Lucien heard the screams as he lowered his crossbow, muttering a quick prayer to those lost in the fight, hoping that at least a few of the souls would escape Sar'Than's grasp.  Turning around and gesturing for the party to follow, he answered Evelyn as he shook the memory of those screams from his mind, like dust from a rug.  [color=goldenrod]"Yes ma'am, Sharwood's in the process of being fortified as we speak.  The children have been hidden for now, until reinforcements arrive.  A courier's been sent to spread the word of Starguard's fall and acquire assistance."[/color]  He started to walk, stopping after a moment and turning to the commander.

	[color=goldenrod]"Ma'am, with all due respect, you need some help.  I don't want you stumbling up this trail, it will worsen any injuries you might've sustained."[/color]  He came close to the woman and the bear, then grimaced... a Necromancer's taint was around this beast, and he knew who it was.  That girl with the shovel, which appeared to be bloodstained.  [color=goldenrod]"Bloody hell, that's terrifying..."[/color]  He mumbled, then shivered, imagining the girl gleefully bashing a helpless man over the head with the spade.