Event Coastal Rescue Event (Group 1)

At first, the prospect of getting the boat safely out of this mess was really not looking promising. Remiel's wings managed to slow the pull a good bit, but it was still moving closer to the center little by little. By now, it had reached its maximum speed and force, the debris smashing against the side of the boat hard enough to sent splinters from the assorted crates and bits of wood flying up onto the deck. While the rescue boat didn't have any sails, Yvarn would very likely be able to use his wind regardless, either to push directly against the boat or even boost the angel's wings.

Once Illu dove down again to investigate, she would feel an intensely strong pull from the pool, even with the water being her home terrain. Actually making her way down was difficult enough to begin with, but the further she made it, the more powerful the suction, and plenty of debris headed her way as well that her spear would luckily ne able to offer protection from. However, she was able to get close enough to at least make out that the circling lights were attached to some sort of humanoids, even with the blurred movement. Whoever was doing this, it was confirmed to be deliberate now that she'd seen them.

In the end, it was Tribdan's assistance that would provide that last push of power to stop the boat from being pulled any further in. Collectively, the three above rhe water synergized very well with their powers. It seemed for a few moments that they had only been able to delay the inevitable, but gradually, the whirlpool began to lose momentum, just a bit at a time. Illu could see that they were getting tired, the downward force in her lessening as well. Bit by bit, with the volunteers' combined efforts, the boat began to inch away from the center. Their persistence paid off, and as they slowly made it further away, the merfolk down below seemed to let their aggression settle into a simmer rather than a full boil.

Finally, they managed to escape entirely, the engine sputtering at first and then roaring back to life. Almost immediately, Illu could see the creatures slow further until they eventually stopped, evidently satisfied by the increased distance. Lights once again dimming one by one, they seemed to retreat deeper down and further out to sea. They had done it.

Though it was of course still a tense situation, the relief from the crew and the rescued folks was palpable after the boat started making its way back to shore. The captain still had plenty of concern creasing his face, but nonetheless managed a slight smile to the volunteers. "You all did a truly admirable job out there. Very likely saved quite a few lives. Goes without saying all of us here are more than a little grateful."

Giving Remiel a stiff nod of reassurance, he took up the controls and started moving out back towards the beach. A crew member approached Illu and Tribdan with a first aid kit, giving each of them a warm smile before she started tending to the mermaid's injuries. It took a bit longer this time for the vessel to make it back, with the engine weakened from its earlier strain and the increased weight from the rescued people, but they made it back in one piece nonetheless.

The coast guard helped escort everyone safely back onto land, moving with them over to a dry area to wait for pickup, calling in a couple ambulances and other transport. As successful as this rescue mission had been, however, there was an air of uncertainty around them all. Something was still out there in those waters, and it was clearly not happy. Only time would tell just what would come of all this.