Thorin was way too far from the action when the explosion hit. He'd seen it before, and when he saw it again, he knew exactly what was up.
Riona must have blown up, again. This time, her power level was greater than what she had shown in the palace garden.
The explosion was deafening, and a mix of red and black dust filled the air. Flames roared out from the crimson fog.
Chunks of black ice soared into the sky, melting almost instantly.
A flood of dark water raced towards Thorin's feet, reaching the main tent where everyone had already been evacuated. Nobles and commoners alike screamed their lungs out, turning the scene into a chaotic opera.
The Nightwatch was suddenly swamped with work, but it was still better to direct panicked crowds than to get roasted marshmallow-style near the explosion.
