[IC] New Crobuzon & the World Beyond

[Crozar the Sunspot]

[Torque result = The spell functions normally, but any material components are not consumed. The spell is not expended from the caster’s mind (a spell slot or prepared spell can be used again). ]

Selina ascends at half speed (See Fly Spell) diagonally.  She feels herself lift off the ground and travel about 15' into the air.  Pretty much out of reach of most of the crabs except for the few bugs leaping about at the very top of the hairs.

Kubo manages to keep himself from being overcome with nausea; 

Most of the party is well ahead of the trampling throng of crabs.  Even Selina taking a moment to cast her fly spell allowed her enough time to escape most of the onslaught.  But Crozar being weighed down by Elphaba was being quickly overcome by the wave of creatures.  Elphaba lifts her head slightly to see what fate held for them.  Even Crozar would likely die from the initial bite attacks even though they'd be targeting mostly her.  The old woman once again lifts her boney hand weakly, whispering, "I knew these little fuckers would get me killed!"  She then yells, "Crozar, ACCEPT this spell!" She utters a single word of magic.  Then suddenly Crozar feels his body begin changing.   [Assuming he accepts]  Crozar's form enlarges to 8' tall as a long mane of tangled black hair grows from his scalp.  His green, prickly hide turns to a deep purple, bruised colored skin.  Then as his back bends forward and shoulders hunch, breasts suddenly pop out one at a time.  His limbs grow long and lanky, ending with wicked talons sprouting from boney, gnarled hands.   Now a fully formed Annis hag, Crozar easily carries Elphaba [Strength 25] while pushing through the passage at top speed.  While everyone suddenly bursts out the other side of the hair forest the hordes of lice seem to instinctually know to not pursue you any further.  They slowly come to a stop and buzz around the threshold of the forest for a while before being drawn away by something else... 

Annis Hag:

[[Crozar has powerful build, so I wouldn't think carrying a medium sized creature would so impactful on his movement, but this is a fun thing thing so...]]

Crozar accepts the spell and cackles with glee as the transformation took hold. "Thank you dearie!" she shrieked as she shifted Elphaba over her shoulder and bolted for the fleshy clearing, her long clawlike toe nails digging furrows in the skin as she runs.