Ellana rushes down the stairs from the battlements and into the garden, her staff held in one hand and ready to fight. But there's such a panic going on with only firelight to see by, and she quickly throws a barrier over the nearest mages who are running for their lives. Hearing Chaya's shout, Ellana quickly Fade Steps to a group of cowering apprentices and starts pulling one to his feet.

"You can't stay here! Follow her! Come on!" The teenagers gets to his feet, but is rigid with fear as Ellana pulls up another by her arm. "Go, now!" She checks on the situation, seeing three mages -- all on the council with her -- and the Commander attacking the abomination. The sight of it makes her stomach churn. She's seen demons and corpses, but never an abomination. Never the demon coming through and holding on to the mage's body.

Her gaze shifts to Chaya and she tries to grab her attention. She doesn't know her, so she shouts out "Lethallan!" since that should grab the woman's notice. "Lead them! I'll take the rear."