Once all the townsfolk have passed into the tower, Glukma and Emair wordlessly leave via the front door, closing the huge brass doors behind them. Inside it's far far warmer than the bitter cold outside, and the teachers, shopkeepers and students actually seem to be convinced they're going to get out alive.
Lyrique* once again sings to the portal chamber, a long drawn out process, requiring him to concentrate on a destination.
* I assume he makes the roll, as there's no hurry. Need to know the destination.
Also, is anyone else going to take specific actions until the spell is finished?