The official account of what occured in the caves is as follows: This afternoon, New Eden was attacked unexpectedly by two powerful mages, both possessed necromantic powers and one also possessed fire magic.
The attackers were able to inflict very heavy damage on New Eden before fleeing, including damaging most of New Eden's buildings, and destroying several. A number of residents were slain as they tried to flee, but most escaped safely after one attacker, verified to be Saint Yue of the First Kingdom, leader of their religious caste, and the other, currently in Mezmer's direct custody, simply named Kelda.
Refugees and injured of the attack are under the care of the Temple, and a number of Mezmer's allies from outside the Empire are assisting the enforcers in trying to clean up and secure the area.