While the rest of the group has been working on preparing the ritual, and things have paused to address the conflict withing the carnival's ranks, other forces have been left behind in the castle to fight it out amongst themselves. Probably for the best, considering who all is involved - most would have seen Anath's forces back in the castle, attempting to get through, fighting with the castle avian defenders and with the angels that arrived with Prudence Jaeger. There is more that has been largely unseen to those that made it to the courtyard first.

Steam and fire begins pouring out of the entrance way to the castle, and a squad of burning fire elementals crawl out, causing the snow to sizzle and turn to water as they do. Finally, the form of Ignatius, the Conflagration, emerges, and anyone near will feel the air grow hot just from his presence.

He starts walking towards the ritual circle without a word, as if no one there is worth his words or his attention behind a mild obstacle. It looks like he might even be taking his time.