"There has been a severe blizzard storm, and it greatly affected my movement and sight. Had I known they were about to be attacked sooner, I would. Yet...I have heard rumours of this new 'swallowing people whole' infestation spreading around the people of these lands. So far it has only affected the south." Ares explained both his reason, and news to the Orc. As he gently placed the deceased girl down, looking at his dear companion. "I know you were heading south, do you know anything about this?"