The astral construct butressed the ceiling, and the rest of the group began to dig furiously to try and rescue their comrades.  Meanwhile, magical energy surged around the Journalist, creating a current of energy between himself and the elemental.  The earth around the group quaked and groaned, while more of the machine threatened to shatter from all the accumulated stress.<br/><br/>(Go ahead and make four DC 35 Knowledge (Religion) checks Phantom.  If you manage to accumulate four successes with no more than two consecutive failures, you'll calcify the elemental and create a safe air pocket for everyone, saving the party.)