Deeper Underdark

Wow, such a beautiful cave! I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen one so big. And never so beautiful.

He lights his lantern and inspects the stalagmites with Felix. Let’s make our way slowly towards the brighter light in the distance. And keep an eye out for whatever was making those noises.

The large cavern does odd things to noise. A sound like wind is sometimes heard but the air is mostly still and stagnant. Moving out but close to one of the cavern walls you make your way over the rough cavern floor. After a couple hundred feet, Grin's amulet finally finds the far side. Many minutes after that, you come to another opening, this time in the floor. Cool air is felt emanating from the narrow passage leading further underground.After a short survey of the area the group begins their descent. Using their climbing equipment when necessary they are able to climb down. The passage is often steep but most sections are easy enough to walk or climb. After descending for well over half an hour, you notice the air becoming noticeably colder and more moist. Another ten or fifteen minutes later and you come out into another large cavern. The echo amulet does not detect the full size, but you get the impression that this is a truly gargantuan cavern. The passage ends in a cave mouth high on the cavern walls. The traces of light are barely enough to let you know that the cavern contains a massive subterranean body of water. As you look around the cave you spy a point of light drawing closer on the water surface. Watching a moment you can tell now that you are about 40 feet above the water level. Looking down you see a small shoreline or shelf of rock above the water level directly below you. Off to one side of the shore below is a small pier. The light on the surface reveals itself to be a ship with lanterns illuminating it and the water around it.