The giant roc-Torg returned to his normal form after Ulva and Aidan got their feet back on the ground. Torg graciously thanked Longfrond, happy to have another ally they could count on.

There was much to do helping the refugees prepare for the journey to Fort Trevalay. A brave squad of volunteers would need to stay stationed at the caves, for it was a valuable strategic outpost, but most noncombatants would need an escort to the newly secured fort.

Unfortunately, Torg had urgent business to attend to elsewhere. After checking in on Kur and making sure the leshy's growth was proceeding normally, Torg spoke with Aubrin.
"Aidan and Ulva should provide more than adequate protection for the refugees on their way to Fort Trevalay, but with my new powers I can transport those less able to travel much more quickly. If'n you'd like, Aubrin, I can take you and the children back by air. It's a bit... intimidating. You'll all have to hold on tight, and the journey takes about four hours as the crow flies, but you'll be safe in your new home before the sun sets. Think you can keep the young'uns in line?
Either way, I can't stay. I need to be back at the fort before nightfall, since I've got another day's journey on the morrow."