"Very likely. Unfortunately. Well... no, not unfortunately. It's good she's gone from this area, it takes the threat away. It's just unfortunate for tracking purposes." He'd hoped a little that there would be a dragon fight to come of this. They probably would have needed another extra person or two on hand, of course, but it would have been worth it.

He sighs but nods. "There's only so much to be found here, but perhaps the scouts will learn more and give us a better lead."