Downstairs with the servants was absolute chaos now as the darkness descended, there were hysterical women, some were crying, some praying, there was also a great deal of breaking crockery. There was so much panic, none of them knew or understood what was happening. Though terrified the cook tried to calm down the girls and the women, even a few of the men. Certainly at least a few in the servants area had soiled themselves in terror. This was only made worse when they heard the howl that echoed as if it had come from the gates of hell.<br/><br/>Outside, the horses were going wild, they were terrified, and at least one in the stables would likely have to be destroyed as its leg had been broken in the panic, a couple of the dogs appeared distress. Though at least darkness had not seeped to the outside, and the stable master was able to act upon this most strange situation.<br/><br/>A huge raven sat upon the stable roof and watched for the moment.<br/>