Nathan and his troupe/family were deep in the outer Shroud when the Battle of Carteneau happened, and didn't know about it for some time, save through rumors and stories soon told.
However, it was very likely the weakening of the Elementals that allowed the Ixal far enough into the settled areas of the Shroud to perpetrate the raid that led to his troupe's demise.
However, it was very likely the weakening of the Elementals that allowed the Ixal far enough into the settled areas of the Shroud to perpetrate the raid that led to his troupe's demise.
"But in the laugh there was another voice. A clearer laugh, an ironic laugh. A laugh which laughs because it chooses not to weep."
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