4. Footway Robbery - Waelass

[Interovegas]

Judy fills the room with choking fumes to conjure further reinforcements. All except Judy strain for air in the smog. The scarcity of air impairs the desperate trio in their efforts to rebuff the monster.

[Armored Demon: 10,9,9,7,7,7,7,1 Result: SHOVE-NOT]
[Trio Resisting (-1d per person): 8,6,6,6,2,2 Result: M-I-R-A-C-L-E]

Despite the unyielding strength of the monstrosity, despite the choking fumes and encroaching darkness, hope prevails. Nassur, Zwiche and Finch manage to hold the line as the thick billowing smoke denying them breath is solidified into a massive reinforcing structure. After a pair of failed tackles from the monster it is apparent to all that Judy's scheme has succeeded for now. The creature cannot break through the smokematter before Judy can erect another defensive layer to hinder it.

In the meantime Vala works the ropes and lowers the vast load of coal to the floor. It is far too heavy for her to move on her own.

A furious crackling emanates from the furnace access.

Nassur yells out to Judy.

[Imperial Comprehension: 7,4,2,1 Result: No Eavesdroppers]

Nassur-[Imperial]: "You fast think and strong magic save us all. That was way we came, think that there is a separate way out?"