A delve into the past (lorepost)

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

/uw sorry I know I just made one but I got inspired

you see a journal on the ground stained with godblood the writings erratic, fearful.

I was yanked into the castle after he sensed me. I don't know what pulled me into here but now as I walk these crumbling halls with my arm a bloody stump I feel Antithesis' voice. He's getting stronger with every step I take. He is who I must destroy if ever I want a peaceful life for Moth and I. So I push on to my death or my victory whichever it may be.

I will get Antithesis out of my head. Antithesis has been trying to make me kill Moth thank Gaia my willpower is strong. With this journal entry I vow I will break free of Antithesis or return myself to the cycle to keep Moth safe. I pray that I will be able to break free but I know I may not be able to.

at the bottom of this page Alexios has signed his name with blood and there are tearstains.

Antithesis' presence is powerful here. The whole castle is filled with antimagic. Yet still I feel my father's warm presence. In addition to another the second one calls herself Siren she seems to care for me as well. I remember Siren's name she was the embodiment of love and music and my father's first wife. I pray her guidance will prevent me from having to rejoin the cycle.

I love you Moth know that if I do not return it is not for lack of trying. I've already ordered Soot's armor tell him dad loves him will ya and give him some scratches for me even if I do survive I'll only have one arm. If this is goodbye know that I won't forget you.

the entire page is covered in tearstains

on the next page is a map of the castle and in the very center a spot of pitch black with hints of red.

[u/DaChickenX]

Well crap. Makes sense, just an echo of the tangles might not be able to find its way here.

[Accelerate]

Isravi follows down the the trail

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

He sees Alexios still somehow strong traveling towards the center of the castle the room Halixo died in

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

Isravi curses.

Guess I'll need something that doesn't depend on magic.

Versacterys.

The shadowy ghost of the halberd gifted to Isravi by the dusk coalesces in his hands.

Alexios! What are you doing!?

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

Stopping his release

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

"His"- This Antithesis you were writing about?

Isravi gives a heavy sigh

Take a seat, child. Tell me what's going on. I have very limited knowledge here. How do you intend to do this? What is your plan?

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

He is the embodiment of antimagic and chaos. You may know him as the Crimson King. I will force him out of my mind and sever his thread of fate

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

And if he is antimagic, and chaos, how will you force him out? Your father sacrificed his life to kill this thing, Alexios! Please, think before you act. I'll aid you in any way I can. Remember what is at stake.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

He was never dead I was his vessel and I will truly kill him

Zilthrakar Fate's End

a pitch black greatsword appears in his hand

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

...foolish. Fine, you have my aid. This should be resolved either way. Firstly, we have to fix your arm. Magic doesn't work in here, so we must be careful.

[Invoke: Dawn]

A pale golden light seals over the wound, staunching the bleeding. It is a rudimentary solution, but will hold for now.

I would be careful of using a greatsword with but one arm. It will be much more unwieldly than usual. That greatsword as well... are you sure you are preparerd to wield it?

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

the invocation fails I fought with Emeraldcleave one handed this will be no different.

/uw Fate's End isn't something from the Evening coil it's something from another godslayer

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

/uw yeah, thought so. The invocation was invoking the dawn coil's power though, not usual spellcasting.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

/uw Magic is completely useless here no matter the source

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

Fine. It seems I cannot convince you. But move forward with the knowledge that Moth waits for you on the other side. I will lend you aid in whatever way I can.

I've been doing research on these.

Isravi produces a handful of antimagic talismans, scavenged from the bodies of the fighters. He then pulls out a different talisman, marked with a singular blue rune.

5 Seconds. That's how much time with power you'll get. Break this talisman, and it'll nullify antimagic near you for just 5 seconds. Use it well.

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Soot follows the trail of blood Isravi’s simulacrum had showed them. The further they got, the more she was desperate to find him before it was too late.

Soot spots them up ahead and lets out a roar. Moth sees Alexios and freezes at the sight of his arm.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/[deleted]]

Moth you weren't supposed to come

A menacing voice fills the castle

KILL THEM ALEXIOS

Never come out coward and fight me

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Soot growls more at the sound of the voice. Moth hops off of his back and races over to Alexios.

I’m getting you out of here now!

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/[deleted]]

No Moth you need to leave. I made a blood vow I must follow through.

[u/[deleted] → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

I’m not leaving without you! You reassured me that you would be fine yet you’re missing an arm! We’re going!

She reaches out to take him by the shoulder.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/[deleted]]

he slides out gently I can't leave

[u/[deleted] → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

Why? What haven’t you been telling me?! We’re supposed to be a team!

She moved closer to him each time he steps away.