"Block all the exits," Garan ordered immediately, and Eagle beside him took out his aether letter to send out instructions to several Guard Stations, which in turn would disseminate it further.
Garan assigned most of the guards to various tasks, while the rest remained and studied their friends, wondering what to do with them.
According to Mathilda, the enemy's ability couldn't brainwash people to do something they wouldn't do.
This was especially so because they were guarded by an oath. However, this enemy could certainly convince them of some things, making people believe certain facts as long as they weren't beyond the realm of their understanding and belief.
For example, Harold wouldn't do anything to purposely hurt Althea, nor would he believe she had done evil acts to warrant any violence. However, he can easily be convinced that someone important to her was in danger and that the master he admired was the one who could fix it.
