Shimmering Lodestar and Shizune could already be in the city when this assault occurs.  To this point everything has been operating as normal.  Chiaroscuro is a major port and an obvious choice for them to flee to so that they can continue on to other lands away from the Wyld Hunt.  While the Realm does have a presence here, so do many other cultures and groups.  This would mean an ease to blend into the masses.  The sudden violence by Abyssals and Solars and an Infernal (didn’t forget you) in the city proper could draw their attention as I’m sure animas will be popping off like fireworks.<br/><br/>Perhaps they see a chance to stop running and find safety in numbers here.<br/><br/>Honestly though, and I say this with all good intent and positivity, if you are having a hard time joining the prelude because you feel your character has nothing to contribute then perhaps there needs to be some retooling of the character.  We are supposed to be focused on the group after all.<br/>