He looks confused for a moment, "I think it is you that is mistaken. Look around, we are under siege, but nothing is frozen."
He gestures around with his arm, and the glimmer portal widens and encompasses the whole room. The room looks alive with color and movement. The figure is completely human and is a gigantic man. You notice people walking around now that weren't there a moment ago.
"Now, are you here to help me or just waste my time?" he says as a young squire runs forward from somewhere behind you.
"My lord, your family has departed and will be heading to the caves and safety. I'll catch up and race back when they are safe!"