Sinking further and further down, Markos's breath escaped in torrents of panicked bubbles. His eyes wide open and frantic as he trying to stop his descent. Something tightened its rope like hold around his ankle. He kicked at it with all his strength, struggling to reach the surface. He clawed desperately to reach the glowing light above him.
"How the hell does this answer any of my questions, Auseklis!?"
He telepathically yelled at the goddess. He glanced downward, and his heart sank. A gray tentacle stretched impossibly far into the murky depths below, pulling him toward darkness.
How far down does this pool go?
His mind raced.
No weapons. No armor. I'm completely naked.
He flexed his hand an a faint blue glow sparked to life.
All I have is…
