Help with the Dark

After promoting each member of the group to the rank of Seargent, Captian Pierce notified them of the terrible news.
     A breach in security had cost them an agent.  They had sent a top agent to gather intelligence on the dark elves.  The agent was none other than fox's mother which explains why the Watcher's had such an interest in the group.  Her identity was given up by Auren't father who is now in league with the Drow.  The Drow now have Fox's mother and plan on killing her once they have the information they want.  Captain Pierce had arranged for a small strike team to hunt down Auren's father while the group can focus on rescuing Fox's mother from the Under Dark.
     The group agreed that rescuing Fox's mother was top priority.  Quickly the discussion turned to an assessment of equipment that would be needed to brave the depths of Under Dark.  There is a strong possibility of encounters with friendly Deep Gnomes.  The armory produced a number of articles that would prove to be helpful:

• Everburning Torches
• Alchemist Fire
• Sun Rods
• Polymorph Spells (3)
• Mass teleport scroll
• Mundane disguise kit
• Scrolls of secure shelter (4) 
• Scrolls of mass dark vision (2)
• Tongues/ Helm of comprehension
• Towel
• Climbers Kit/ Rope
• Food Rations, item everfull
• Cures Heal wand
• Intuit Direction
• Rings of Dark Hidden (2)

On the Right Track

A series of underground tunnels opened up to a large chamber.  As eyes adjusted a grim scene unfolded.  A large glowing mushroom added much needed light to the chamber.  Large shadows loomed overhead.  Piles of bones and body parts dotted the floor.  It was clear at once that they had found the entrance to the upper under-dark.  A plan was made to double back and investigate a new direction. 
     A steady light glowed at the end of the tunnel.  Pas tenderly led the group ahead in 40 foot increments.  Up ahead he noticed something and held his hand up to silently stop the group.  Phae once again cast message to ensure the group could communicate without being heard. 
     A thin filament line caught Pas' eye and he motioned for Fox to move ahead and examine.  Immediately Fox notices the deadfall that the line is attached to.  The trap has a slight glow which indicates a touch of magic.  He disarms the trap allowing safe passage. 
     Another 100 feet down the tunnel a second and smaller tunnel branched off through the ceiling.  The opening was barely big enough to crouch.  Unfortunately for Groth this meant that he would have to traverse it on all fours. 
     The large green man placed his palms on the walls and braced himself.  One by one the party climbed his back and pulled themselves into the opening.  Once in Pas turned to lend a hand to Groth and quickly realized that he would not be able to assist his large frame. 

"Once he plugs this hole there will be no more light!" Pas explained to the group.