But there was still a ray of hope... the children.

The children were the future.

The children of Elvanhom were the only ones left pure of heart to overcome the temptations flooding the lands.

Yet not just any younglings but those that were chosen, those that were born specifically for this purpose.

How she wished that there could be another way.

But alas! For the children to come forward and make a stand, their world had to be torn asunder.

Their innocence had to be violated.

Her aching heart staggered at the terrible thought.