(OOC: that's weird, Saikotsu's post disappeared. as requested, I'm adding more detail to this post to make up for it. Unfortunately, I don't remember enough of the archmages conversation with Cirsia to re-post it. (chronologically, that conversation happened prior to Lukes conversation with him.))<br/>As the orb hit the ground, a small rune began glowing in the center. Numerous holes appeared in the air, and within moments, hell hounds were jumping out and landing softly on the ground.  They began to encircle the encampment malevolently, and one of them charged toward the princess.<br/><br/>Marie was moving in a flash, interposing herself between the hell hound and the princess, and bringing her sword up to strike the creature from below. Before it had a chance, it was cut down.  "Stay close to me, my queen, I will defend you with my life."<br/><br/>(OOC: sorry if it wasn't too close to the original, I tried my best to re-create it.)