Jason and Ylva sprinted through the narrow back alleys of Eldrath, the night air thick with dust and the distant roar of panic. They had only managed to escape the castle because of Thalion. The moment the malnourished elf had shattered the enchanted door and unleashed that violent burst of dark magic, the entire upper tower had erupted in chaos. Debris had rained down like meteors, creating a diversion that allowed them to slip out through a side gate while the guards were distracted by the explosion.
The streets were filled right now because of the commotion within the castle. Even though the civilians outside could not see inside the walls, they could hear the violent explosion and feel the shaking of the ground as massive chunks of stone and wood slammed into the courtyard. The impact created a mini shockwave that rattled windows and made the ground tremble beneath everyone's feet.
