“In the confusion, Ka-th-rin accidentally triggered a wand of some sort, which briefly disabled Lyra, while Dale acted to protect her. Unfortunately, the two spells interacted badly, and as a result, the three of them were flung back to Equestria, all seriously injured.” He licked his lips. “We know, from the physical evidence, that the mare—Ka-th-rin—was holding the wand in her right hand, which resulted in severe injury; unfortunately, we have been unable to analyze it fully, as it was nearly completely destroyed in the backlash.”