Tower of Silence

- Before my time, this was once a great library.

It held books from all kingdoms

on language, history, and magic.

It has been long abandoned.

But there should still be a book or two worth salvaging.

Look for anything still intact.

- The rest of the patrol will be returning any minute.

Would you help us with the supplies?

Yes, Lieutenant.

Come, friends.

In Hempstead, they are accustomed to wheat (mumbling)

- Once that is done, take the company and head west.

Yes sir.

- We'll catch up within the hour.

Uncle!

Ah.

Good to see you, nephew.

Glad to see you are well.

What news from patrol?

Walk with me.

We encountered many of the enemy,

much more than we expected.

But our soldiers were able to stand their ground.

We will return to Bevervick once we resupply.

Let me come with you.

You know that I can help you in the field.

No, it's too soon, Denzikel.

- Please, uncle, I'm sorry for the way that I acted.

You disobeyed a direct order!

You could have been killed

walking blind into an enemy camp like that.

I survived.

- Yes, you survived by fate's favor,

not by your own luck.

Do not attempt this again.

Your rashness is not the only reason

you must stay at the monastery.

I am more than fit for duty

and my talents are being wasted.

Truly?

When did you last sleep?

- I keep going back to that night.

If only I'd been there sooner

right now she'd still be alive!

You did everything.

Everything in your power.

Is it always this...

Painful?

Yes.

Yes it is.

Stay here and rest.

When you've recovered,

then come join me in Bevervick.

I will, I promise.

- Now, there is still much more that needs to be done.

Church guard must return to Bevervick by sunset.

If these attacks continue,

our forces there cannot last.

- What do you know about this Captain Orson?

- Or he is a good man who can help us.

How do you know him?

- Well his nephew stayed with my family years ago.

- What reason does he have to help us?

We trespassed into the wastelands

and the King's laws forbid--

- Orson and Kae share common enemies.

He will not turn down a chance to defeat them.

- The Blackguard are not the only enemy

we have to worry about.

There are many other dangers in the forest.

- You have no need to worry, Arcadia.

We're perfectly safe.

Come.

Groth.

Time has not been kind to you.

You have fallen far, Groth.

Why did you spare my life?

Have you come to mock me?

- (laughing) Killing you would be merciful.

Oh no, old friend, I have plans for you.

You will join us.

I will not be turned.

I would rather die than forsake the light.

Pain is a great teacher.

When you are more familiar with it

you will become receptive to our ways.

If you resist, this false world you cling to will burn.

Then what will you have to fight for?

You cannot win.

Who will stop us?

- There are still many who will fight you

and your serpents.

All of your strength will be useless.

You are blind, sorcerer.

I am not alone, no.

Marwoleath of the necromancer has joined me.

- There is some magic in the world

that must be left alone.

Even you would not seek his help!

- As I speak, Marwoleath is in pursuit

of your students.

He will find them and kill everyone

who stands in his path.

- You expect me to believe such lies?

- I'll leave you with the knowledge

that their deaths are on your hands.

You horrid vagabond!

- What's troubling you, my child?

I see my past before me.

I cannot sleep, my days are waking dreams.

I don't know what to do.

- Your suffering is brought on by fear.

Fear?

I am not afraid, Zahara.

I do not fear the enemy, nor death itself.

- You have a great fear of death.

You cannot bear to lose those around you.

I know death is not the end.

But as many times that I tell myself this

I still miss her.

I hate myself for feeling so weak.

Denzikel, you are young still.

In time, you will learn more about this world.

One day, you will be a great paladin.

Why was I chosen?

I am not worthy of the title.

Surely there are others.

The fates chose you.

This is as it must be.

If you were not worthy,

you would not have been chosen.

Denzikel.

You should be getting a rest.

Captain told me not to let you take watch.

- I thought the night air might help.

Hope you don't mind the company.

- Is something the matter, my friend?

- We're leaving for Bevervick in the morning.

- You're more than welcome to stay.

The soldiers can handle themselves.

- I'm more comfortable at the front.

I'm at my best when performing soldier's duties.

- Your skills and loyalty have never been in question.

Thank you for your confidence.

But it is clear you need rest.

There's no shame in staying away from battle.

You should take the time you need to recover.

- I do not think that time will heal me.

Tomorrow I'll leave to rejoin my uncle.

- Denzikel, we were given orders not to let you

leave the monastery.

If you attempt to leave, we ought to stop you.

Ah, well.

Well then, you leave me no choice.

I'll just have to find a way to sneak past you.

I thought as much.

Be safe, friend.

You as well.

- Paladins are hard to come by these days.

So are friends.

Thank you, Mark.

I shall attempt to get some rest before the morning.

How is he?

He's on the mend.

He should be himself in a few days time.

He's leaving, isn't he?

Just as Orson said he would.

Yes.

And we are agreed that it's best to let him go.

- He'll stand a better chance with Denzikel

than without him.

What was that?

What is it?

- There's something in the forest.

Could be a shadow, I'm not sure yet.

We're under attack.

We're under attack!

Denzikel, wake the others!

We're under attack!

To arms, we're under attack!