Into the Depths: Investigating the Shimmering Shore Tunnels (Group 1)

The group cautiously advances forward, though before long the tremors begin once again. Gavroche II speculates on the cause, and it isn't long before his worst fears come true; an explosion of dust and debris is sent airborne just ahead of them in the narrow tunnel. The vibrations grow stronger, until the air begins to clear, revealing an absolute monstrosity to the group, one that stands far taller than any of the adventurers.

Its body undulates as it emerges. Its head, adorned with a ring of fleshy, petal-like appendages, twitch toward the group. The pupil of its massive, glossy eye spins erratically, as if searching desperately for something to focus on. Finally it grows focused, the air momentarily growing still and silent.

The worm begins to move toward them, scraping along one edge of the cavern wall and sending a dreadful sound echoing in the enclosed space. Its movements are slow enough, but its intent clear- it means violence.