The moment Laura gripped the dagger something invisible grasped her tongue.<br/>She tried to swear but nothing came out. A feeling of dread coursed through the elf.<br/>Without being able to talk she will not be able to cast her spells ! This would leave her completely defenseless !!<br/><br/>As panic coursed through the sorceress veins, her attention turned back the way she had came. She could just make out some strange shadows, and talking ? The caverns echos were confusing and she didn't want to risk stumbling upon trouble in such a state.<br/><br/>Approaching footsteps, quick ones. Perhaps someone small? That should have been reassuring but the encounter with the false chest had her second guessing everything. Perhaps her staff would still work.<br/><br/>Laura exhales softly while gripping the staff tightly, if it worked, it would fill the surrounding area with a mist ankle deep, slowing opponents and draining opponents life force too. If any monsters were in it with any luck some of its vampiric healing effects may break the curse. Probably not but the elf had few options.<br/><br/>At worst it should slow any opponents approach, perhaps the curse could wear off before trouble arrives. Who knew ?<br/><br/>--- OOC I hope it doesnt effect the kender, he isnt an opponent but I will leave it for the games master to decide.