"I have a way!"
Another voice rang out from the crowd. Lancelot turned his head and saw a female elf in a long robe, holding a heavy book with a bark cover, who appeared to be a spellcaster.
"Honorable Great Elder, it is indeed a great honor to meet you. I am Leah Gemflower, an apprentice of your colleague, Elder Diboaoni. I was still an apprentice when you...sacrificed yourself." The elf mage, clearly excited, bowed deeply to the old elf. When she straightened up, she realized that everyone's eyes were on her and she became somewhat stuttered, "I...I have..."
"Don't be nervous, child," the old elf Quirion spoke with a calm voice. "Do you have a way to help us?"