You help the woman back to her feet, which she gratefully accepts... but she gives you a wink when you mention lighting her torch again.<br/><br/>"See, I did at least learn something good..." holds up her blade and mutters another word. "<em>Shine!"</em><br/><br/>For a moment, nothing happens... and then illumination as bright as the noonday sun spreads across the edge of her sword, piercing the darkness quite effectively.<br/><br/>"I think all of the nullifying stuff works in the tunnel, but not in the cave itself." She hefts her sword up and looks around the room, trying to figure out where to go next. Luckily, the way seems pretty straighforward... one wall opens up, and you see a spiral staircase leading even deeper into the earth. "Alright, I'm right behind you..."<br/><br/>True to her word, the thief falls in step behind you, letting her light illuminate your path as you head deeper and deeper into the "heart" of the pit.<br/><br/>Eventually, you find yourself standing at an archway leading into a subterranean "garden," which fills your nose with the scent of the most glorious banquet you'd ever smelled, savory and rich and sweet all at once... however, when you look around the room, all you see is mushrooms.<br/><br/>"Hmm..." Kara says, peering over your shoulder. "Something smells tasty... but is someone else in here?"