Unfortunately, while Sydon and Amvarean were fast enough to keep up with the gargoyle (at least once the dragon managed to squeeze back outside), they didn't know the city anywhere near as well as the gargoyle did. They weren't entirely certain where they lost him, but it seemed to be somewhere around the docks. And with the sheer number of hiding places possible there, along with the vast quantities of other people to trip up her blindsense, they stood little chance of catching him before he could give them the slip.<br/><br/>The key is simple to use, once acquired - a light touch to the collar, and it unlocks, immediately dispelling the enchantment, and freeing the captives. None of whom were happy with the situation, though none of the anger was directed at him. For many, their only anger towards him is that he didn't leave Irovetti alive, for them to vent their fury on.<br/><br/>With Irovetti dead, and his council dead, fleeing, or surrendered, seizing the city wasn't a difficult task, as most of the work had already been done. There were, of course, holdouts, but they were rooted out easily enough over the next few weeks, and the region was swiftly brought under control.