Auron watched the girl for a moment. Her mother's actions obviously disturbed her, and he couldn't blame her for her reasons. Lording over those forced to do her bidding, those transformed into creatures few could explain, only able to obey, even Auron had to admit that it was a frightening concept. But someone fought, or else this queen had died of natural causes, though what natural cause there could be for one who was capable of transforming people to shadows he didn't know. Still, there was one question that bothered him more than others. "For what reason were children brought there?"