Cyneberg believes the refugees saw Núrzum's violence on the outskirts of town and wisely decided to flee.
'I will tell you what I think: The people of Dunfast saw Núrzum's violence and felt the cold outside of town, and they ran, probably into the woods.
'We should find them at once! It is likely that they need our help, for it seems that they did not have enough time to prepare.
'Let us both begin searching. If you see any signs of them, give a whistle and I will join you.'
The refugees likely fled into the woods south-west of Dunfast, away from the ice-spire where Núrzum sat and terrorized the people of town.
You should search for signs of the refugees in the trees.
Cyneberg can be called by using the whistle she gave you.
You should whistle for Cyneberg and show her what you found.
The refugees seem to have fled further into the woods to the south of Dunfast.
You should search for more signs of them.
Cyneberg can be found at your side. You can use the whistle to summon her.
You should speak with Cyneberg.
The source of the voices can be found south of Dunfast.
You should head towards the voices in the woods.
The refugees can be found at their small encampment south-west of Dunfast in the Whitshaws.
You should speak with a refugee of Dunfast.