[ He grimaces then. ]

At the time, none of us knew how or why the creatures manifested. But a few moons ago I had a most vivid dream...

[ He hesitates on whether to explain, but then decides that it can't be more absurd than anything else that's happened. ]

My star is known for its abundance of aether. However, it seems there is another force, unknown to our senses, called 'dynamis'. That force is governed by strong emotion. The fear and despair that my people felt at the oncroaching threat...that is what manifested such abominations.