Crown of Shadows

Queen Ginnarra

rules the kingdom of Aberon with an iron fist.

To her devout followers,

she's the Prophet of the Abyss,

a master of unfathomable power,

commanding forces that lie beyond the grasp

of mortal understanding.

They believe that through their evil deeds,

they may win her unearthly blessings.

She led a rebellion against us and murdered my father.

I fled to the deadlines,

in exile.

They who devote themselves to the Gods of the Abyss

forsake their humanity,

embracing atrocity, murder

and every unspeakable act known to man.

It is through human suffering, grief, loss, and horror

that she seeks to appease the dark gods.

And with their power, she commands our fate.

But there is a truth that chills the blood within my veins.

Queen Ginnarra is not only the ruler of our kingdom,

she is my sister.

On that day,

I often wonder what my father's final words were?

Was it he who summoned it?

I will never know what it was,

and I have never seen it again.

Without its fire and smoke,

I could not have escaped.

It saved me,

but it could not save my father,

neither could I.

Begone demon.

I see you, dearest brother.

Wait,

Has she not seen you?

She sees you.

Run.

- By order of Queen Ginnarra, you are sentenced to death.

I knew your father, boy. I served him.

Now you can die for him.

Prepare to meet your father.

He escaped us.

Mother will be disappointed.

We...

Wait.

You needn't worry.

He is still here.

In fact,

he's right

over

there.

Protect the Prince.

Are you deaf?

Do you seek it?

No.

Will you help me up?

What happened?

What happened?

Please, help us.

My Prince.

(Elderon singing in foreign language)

It is through human suffering, grief, loss,

and horror that she seeks to appease the Dark Gods.

And with their power,

my sister commands our fate.

- Your journey brought you up a cold hill

and now you are to be serenaded

by the passing of the innocent.

Do you not wish to join them?

So, you might be death,

but you may be

but an uninvited companion that you surely are.