(urgent, slightly breathless) Adventurers! You’ve come at the right time — something’s wrong. There’s a tear in the heavens! And… the air — it smells of sulfur!

(shouting over chaos, commanding) They’re coming for us! Hold the village — keep them away from the houses!

(grave, with warning) That… thing… was no villager. And that shard you found — keep it close. I fear it’s only the beginning.