watching the queen storm out of the room with her blood soaked dress, he felt a very familiar, very powerful presence in the room. It was Lorelai... wielding a power he had hoped was long dead... one of very few he was virtually powerless against. The dark power coursed through her veins, and her aura was enough to weaken his legs even with the spells he had set. A very strange thought occured to him then. After his three centuries as first wizard... this one woman now had the power to kill him instantly if she so chose. He swallowed hard, and with thoughts of protecting the guests, stepped in the path of the princess.
"Lorelai... I had hoped that presence I sensed was only a phantom... but now I see it was you. Please... I know you are angry... but do not do this... if you take the life of another, even one yet unborn, an ancient power will consume you."
It was all Galen could do to withstand the aura. He hoped his words were getting through.

Before he could react, though two large demons appeared. He channeled shielding spells to protect the rest of the people in the room. He just had to hold out until the room was cleared, then he could focus on the banishment spells.

"Pretty brave strutting through a battlefield like that, girl. I appreciate the help. Now help me get everyone to safety!"