The courtyard had two major exits. One was a huge gate leading out into the city. This one was currently all but impassable, due to the fleeing elves and the guards desperately trying to hold them back. The consisted of two large archways leading back into the palace. This passage was of no interest to the panicked crowds. It was guarded by one elf warrior in each archway, weapons drawn and ready, but an invisible scoundrel could sneak past without much fuss.