"I do think if we had access to our abilities, we could get out of here easily. I've noticed they're keeping us awake and distracted too, so focusing is difficult." Istredd thinks it's likely it is a mix of things. They have some kind of spell going on cutting them off, and also making it so they can't focus means unable to click into whatever is left over. It's very smart. They'd only do that if they for certain didn't think they could handle people otherwise.

"This situation is very closed in, we're going to be grasping at straws. And there's no telling if we'll be able to make it for rescue." In fact, he thinks they should in no way wait. The continent is large. There are many unexplored areas under no one's jurisdiction. No matter how powerful their loved ones are, they can't do it simply.

"Come with me, let me show you the shrine. It may spring some interest."