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Chapter 6

After my vision, I knew that I could only find happiness
through following my true artistic passion for motion
and adventure, and like a wonderous omen, Raltevio, the
Virtuoso graced me with his presence. We talked about ancient
lords of order and the mindless hive of drones who served him.
We even decided to go trapsing about in the Tower of Trothon.
Osdryn was able to join us for a time, but had to leave before
we assaulted the Drolem. The beast was mighty, but he
yielded his life to Renize and myself. And the Deck of Fate appeared.

Renize had told me about when she drew from the Deck. She
had drawn the Devil, and knew not what it meant. I had
suggested that perhaps she was to accompany Daphedee on her
walk into the Inferno. In the back of my mind my vision
would tug me back towards it. Towards the battle, the foe
in shadow.

Back at the Inn, we gathered a crowd to let the fates be
heard to the lands. Many showed up, it was some affair.
Raltevio, Renize, Aerafr, Osdryn, Balgrum, Daphedee all were there.
Balgrum, being braver than most said he would join me in drawing
joining our fates. Now would you believe that when I felt
deck in hand. I knew what card would fall into my hands.
As the devil appeared on the card in her hand, a dreadful
gaze attached itself to me. I wonder if it still sees me now?
This gaze from the depths of the Inferno made her vision from
Ahzan come fully into view.

It is clear I will dance with the Devil before my final days.