The group was almost evenly split in two, the two larger bipedal figures making their stand at the front, whereas towards the back the smallest and the oldest drew back, observing the situation unfolding before them. Kyra, in turn, made an attempt to do both of these things at once, taking the crucial two seconds to aim and let loose another arrow, avoidance of which might have saved her from being targeted in the way she ended up in. As she rushed for safety, two tendrils shot out from the dark after her, the first slapping against the cavern floor behind her, but the other managed to wrap itself around her torso and soon begun curling around one arm, stopping her dash short as she soon found herself reeled backwards, though she yet managed to resist the effect. As for her arrow, she was quite sure she had heard quite the satisfying splat from down there, but she didn't really have time to double check it right now.

Brannor and Orchid were attacked from multiple directions, each of the pair managing to fend off one of their attackers but neither of them could avoid the fate of ending up in the embrace of these nearly stone coloured and rough surfaced tendrils coming out from the dark. They were both pulled towards the edge of the pit due South, at first nothing showing itself as the clear source of these grasping appendages… until one of the stalagmites opened its eye, noticeable even in the greyscale version of the world those with darkvision were granted, with a sharp toothed mouth opening below it. "Who is making a mess out there?" came a high-pitched voice from behind those teeth. "Come closer or I'll drag you down!"

Having noticed what was taking place, Torus had once more taken on the form of a tiger and was rushing towards the tendril trying to pull Kyra back into the room, but the combination of the threat of another coming his way and the fact the creature was talking stalled him to nervous inaction. It would perhaps be best to encourage his actions one way or the other.

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The guardian of the alcove uses two tentacles to go for each of the party members choosing not to immediately retreat. The attack rolls to grapple (but not deal immediate damage) are as follows:

Kyra: [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/17576]17[/url] & [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/17577]13[/url]. 1 lands. [@Norschtalen]
Brannor: [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/17578]23[/url] & [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/17579]8[/url]. 1 lands. [@The Harbinger of Ferocity]
Orchid: [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/17580]23[/url] & [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/17581]12[/url]. 1 lands. [@Lucius Cypher]

Each [b]grappled[/b] individual is also [b]restrained[/b], and [b]has disadvantage on Strength checks and Saving Throws[/b]. One may attempt to free themselves from the grapple with an action or be helped free. The tentacles are also possibly vulnerable to damage, should you endeavour to test such a thing. The creature does seem to be trying to talk to you though.

Torus's actions (or lack of) have been determined on DM side.
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[hider=Map]
Legend: Red splat is the enemy. Black splats are what you believe are eggs. Solid black are notably large stalagmites. Darker grey is edge. Lighter grey is area below.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/hHw2i5Q.png[/img]
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[@Zverda][@Ryonara][@Lucius Cypher][@Norschtalen][@The Harbinger of Ferocity]