Ah, I see, I mixed up a few things: I assumed the scourge ended only when the mana levels reached zero again.

I’ll have to rewrite my text a bit – in essence Lofwyr prepared for his slumber in his private sanctum and had all his (magical active) immortal minions with him, ready to set them in stasis as well.

Vindariel’s tale is meant to start one year or so before your flashback, so he can be in position where ever the story goes.