The Buzzing of the Underdark

[Papa Rock 2400]

 

 

Art by ArgentEra

 

The Great Buzzing

[Player Eventline]

Spoiler

 

From deep within the world, there rests an ever expanding cavern system filled with various forms of subterranean life. Though many are rather passive or territorial, some have become rather aggressive due to the overpopulation of predators. The cave bees have begun to stir within their hives after having lost one of their previous homes to Urguani construction. 

 

To evade the predators, they need to expand their hives and migrate to other areas of the caverns to allow for more growth as a means of amassing a population large enough to pose a threat to the danger.

 

And so. . .

 

A scouting party quickly traverses the cavern roads, running as fast as they can from a dark mass that vibrates the air with a powerful enough force to shake their stomachs. . .

 

 

A member of the scouting party calls out to the rest of the party as the air vibrates intensely.

 

Dorfall Honeylicker: “Run for the city! Use the boulders as cover!”

 

Jarsiq Combmuncher: “Don't worry, Dorfall! Oi see the fork in the path- We’re almost out!”

 

“We’ll make et ho-” - “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!”

 

Within mere moments, the scout Jarsiq was lifted off the ground by the swarm and burned to crisp.

 

Bongor Beesniffer: “Fock! Don’t look back, keep on runnin’!”

        “They’re gainin’ on us! Good Gods! Dungrimm Save m-”

 

Another scout is absorbed into the Swarm, flesh torn apart and consumed to be turned into honey at a later date.

 

By this point, two scouts remain running for the escape.

 

Dumdril Hivepoker: “I don’t think we’ll make it, Scout Commander-!”

 

Dorfall Honeylicker: “Donnae give up now! We have teh make it to the city and call upon the Legion!”

 

The two are almost out as they tumble and run, loose stone crumbling and flinging beneath their hasted steps.

 

Dumdril Hivepoker: “You’re right! The Legion must be informed- but only one of us can survive this!”

 

The scout member stops in his tracks as Dorfall continues unknowingly of his actions.

 

Dumdril turns his gaze to the approaching swarm and charges towards them, aiming to occupy their attention long enough for Dorfall to escape and warn the people of Kal’Baraz. 

 

Dumdril is engulfed, fighting back for as long as he can, though eventually he is crushed with his last words echoing out:

 

“Brathmordakin carry you, Scout Commander! Narvak Oz Urguan!” 

 

The Scout Commander turns his head to see he is all that remains, given enough time to turn the corner and ascend the stairs into the safety of the Legion’s defenses.

 

A tear dried upon his cheek and sweat soaking into his beard, he calls out:

 

“Dwedmar! Legion! Oi call upon your aid! Ah great danger approaches!”

 

 

 

Spoiler

This is a player event about the Cave bees trying to expand into the main city cavern to avoid extinction as well as punish Kal’Baraz for destroying their previous hive.

 

Random series of events may occur through the day leading up to the climax of the story. I will be selecting individuals in the community to take on the responsibility of hosting the random events alongside myself. Send me a DM on discord (.chumchum) if you're interested.

 

[NightOfTheWind 3226]

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cool post and cool art @ArgentEra