Dread Mordecai says: There's nothing so satisfying as watching a room full of
                                      paladins going down in a blast of fire.

Dread Mordecai grins evilly.

Dread Mordecai says: In my time, spells could take down a guard faster than you
                                      could say Daggerford.

Dread Mordecai says: As for those pesky thieves, a good wilt in the rear is
                                      what they need.

Dread Mordecai sighs wearily.

captive leader says: I have freed most of the captives.  They are gathering
                     reinforcements for an attack.