The fire elf gave a slight sigh. "I'm afraid that a lot has happened. None of it good." He turned and looked at her fully. "Storm fell quickly. Faster than I had expected. I'd estimate less than a day after we escaped. And those... things... are spreading faster than ever. And now there's rumors about Storm attacking the Earth clan as we speak. But we know better. It's those dark... things. Whatever the hell they are. It's like the Storm clan became infected or something..."<br/><br/>"Now, as for you going down to the village" he nodded his head towards the glowing city. "it'll be unusual, and you'll draw some stares, certainly. But they'll understand once I explain things to the chief. The Fire clan likes to keep to itself, but we're not ignorant of the outside world. I'm sure they know something is happening, but they don't have all the details. No one does. But I think you and I have a clearer picture than most."<br/><br/>Zaer stood back up. "Come on. Let's head back to the camp. I'm pretty sure you're going to need something to eat after having been out for so long. Then we'll head to the village once the sun comes up."