Sage Hansen was a cruel man behind his facade of calm and composed behavior.
He asked his underlings to activate countermeasures against the elven masks flamboyantly in front of Gregory Grant and his forces.
Of course, he did this to make a statement. It was to tell Layos forces that they couldn't count on elven masks anymore. As these countermeasures will soon reach all parts of Edinburgh.
The Sage also implied that Edinburgh could not be taken lightly. If the elves were adept at intent-based magic, Edinburgh could thrive on its knowledge. This knowledge was something that the Sages of Edinburgh gained through relentless pursuit.
Cries and screams.
Some infiltrators cried in pain in their positions. Some got on their knees and tried to pull the skin off their faces– injuring themselves in the process. Their faces turned bloody but the masks wouldn't come off.
