To cure rotting earth (Ithea, Moore)

[Nephrite]

It doesn't feel right to call on the power of divination for a 50/50 split, but...

"I think we should go down. To me, that's indicative of going deeper into... well, Hell, right?" Moore says. "I mean, either way, we're on the way there one way or another."

[Anastasia]

"Hmmm. I like it," Balyss says after some thought, "Earth's mines wouldn't need to be down into the ground - the ground's in every direction."

"Yes, though I fear whichever way will be a battle. Unless we choose wrong and they attempt to pin us against the riches they take from Earth," Stille says, "Lady Rosa, what say you?"

Rosa adjusts her shield's straps as she says, "It may be so, if the devils thought of it and found it pleasing. When faced with a choice such as this, any reason is good so long as you act decisively. Better to act of your own means and motive before your enemy forces you to react to them instead."

[Merc]

"Personally, I suspect the devils will be found in both directions. Given its a mining operation, any leadership may well be near the top...but down below will be their main forces and any enslaved elemental souls, as well as any gems, minerals or whatever they're seeking from here. If we're aiming at hurting their operations, ruining things in that direction is probably going to work out better for us," Ithea gives her opinion, gesturing towards the path leading down.

[Anastasia]

"Then our minds are made up," Balyss puts away her mace, holy symbol in hand. "Selune bless us," she murmurs, ready.

Advancing on down? If so, marching order?

[Merc]

Yes, heading down.

[19:37] <Merc> How much space is there, width-wise?
[19:37] <Merc> 1 person line, 2 person line, 3 person line?
[19:39] <Kotono> 2.

Let's say: Dana + Ithea (front) > Smrgol > Crystal + Moore > Balyss > Stille + Shredstorms

[Nephrite]

Good to go.

[Anastasia]

The party gets in formation and begins to probe downward. The minecar tracks go down this way, a rather sharp slope with a high roof for plenty of head room.  Soon the party approaches the bottom of the slope. Here the ground vanishes, only minecar tracks leading onward, into pitch darkness - save for below, where 100ft down you can see a vast lake of molten rock. The minecar tracks lead onward into the darkness, farther than you can see.

"I'm glad we can fly," Balyss speaks up here, "Or at least most of us. I'd bet good money that trying to take a minecart over this would end with you in the lava."

[Merc]

"Do you want to build a path for Rosa and Smrgol, Moore? Or should we scout ahead to teleport them?"

[Nephrite]

"I can only use the harp like that once a week, I'm afraid." Moore says. "Scouting ahead is probably a better idea."

[Merc]

Ithea nods. "Alright. Since it's not a blocked path now, anybody that can fly want to join in? I'm not too worried about stealth."

[Anastasia]

"I will," Crystal speaks up, patting Hope's neck.

"I'll go too. The rest can guard our flank," Balyss says.

[Merc]

"Alright. Be careful and watch your own backs. Anything can come in from the upwards path once they realize we headed this way," Ithea warns, before she starts flying onward, letting Crystal and Balyss catch up on their own.

[Nephrite]

Moore will fly along with Ithea!

Since I guess I got mixed up, Moore is going with the flying team, which I guess is Crystal and Balyss?

[Anastasia]

Spot checks, y'all.

[Merc]

[20:20] <Merc> roll d20+51 spot
[20:20] <Kobot> Merc rolled d20+51 spot --> [ 1d20=10 ]{61}