Hearing Ursel’s roars, we followed her voice and the screams of women down a long alley, turning a corner to find a wide opening that must have served as a backyard for several of the buildings. Though the sun was high, there was little light in the open area. The sky was darkened by Shadows. They were diving and retreating, striking against Ursel with sharp talons formed from their smoke. Ursel was battering them with her fists any time one was close.

There were so many, too many for her to ...