Although this boy’s blood does not warm your blade, just like the last one, it will forever stain your hands.

Although this boy’s blood does not warm your blade, just like the last one, it will forever stain your hands.

There are moments in the history of people and planets when myth, legend, and inescapable destiny rule. Such times are bound by prophecy and once begun, are impossible to halt—for the fates of all, unknowingly intertwined, move toward a numinous end that will not be denied.

There are moments in the history of people and planets when myth, legend, and inescapable destiny rule. Such times are bound by prophecy and once begun, are impossible to halt—for the fates of all, unknowingly intertwined, move toward a numinous end that will not be denied.

Slumped on the floor, Nevain’s lifeless body was framed in the elegant light. Idly staring up at the ceiling, his dull eyes reflected the moons’ soft glow. The cinders that were crusted around the gaping hole of the young man’s charred chest cavity were now cold, but despite the open window, the scent of burnt flesh still enveloped the room.

Slumped on the floor, Nevain’s lifeless body was framed in the elegant light. Idly staring up at the ceiling, his dull eyes reflected the moons’ soft glow. The cinders that were crusted around the gaping hole of the young man’s charred chest cavity were now cold, but despite the open window, the scent of burnt flesh still enveloped the room.

As the light grew stronger, intricately flowing Runes began to coalesce on the ball’s surface. The cryptic glyphs danced across the sphere in a scrolling line, detailing the orb’s power and purpose.