As they approach, Ilphyl is moving back towards the entrance, not bothering to act that much like a rat -- a rat fleeing from loud humanoids is believable enough. They stay within the spell's range until they are certain that the soldiers are well within the range of 'being trapped by the rockfall', before running back towards the entrance, letting the spell drop rather than willing the lanterns to follow them.
Atom should see the light dim, even if it is only from the tunnel going dark, and get the signal. Ilphyl is hoping he focuses on getting the detonation and lets Ilphyl worry about getting clear. (If all else fails, enough force to kill a rat will just cause Ilphyl to revert to their natural form, with only the excess carrying over -- as long as they clear the rockfall, being hit by flying debris would suck, but not be lethal.)
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Re: Mine Evacuation and Destruction
Date: 2024-09-29 08:33 pm (UTC)Atom should see the light dim, even if it is only from the tunnel going dark, and get the signal. Ilphyl is hoping he focuses on getting the detonation and lets Ilphyl worry about getting clear. (If all else fails, enough force to kill a rat will just cause Ilphyl to revert to their natural form, with only the excess carrying over -- as long as they clear the rockfall, being hit by flying debris would suck, but not be lethal.)