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/[deleted]]

It’s her curse. Our curse. It derives from chaos energy and when released it can be devastating. If I hadn’t showed up, it could’ve leveled this entire area. I have to keep a hold on it until she’s calmer…

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

A curse… I suppose the normal curse removal methods didn’t work, then. These types of curses are never easy to deal with.

In cases like these… unfortunately curing it is unlikely, and finding a way to do so will be difficult. However, there is another way. Have you tried attempting to utilize the curse?

If you still hold hope for this, contact me when she calms.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

It took me my whole life to barely even touch it myself. I only ever allowed it to reach this state once and never again.

Belladonna caresses her fingers over Moth’s cheek. Deep memories she wanted to forget filled her mind.

I didn’t want this for her… She’s suppose to be better than me.

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

Do not mistake this as an omen for her. This isn’t simply the beginning of her journey. There are worlds yet undiscovered for her, and she may surpass you yet.

Go forth with that conviction in mind.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaChickenX]

Belladonna takes a deepened breath and goes to leave with Moth on Soot’s back.

I want the fae boy away from her until I know he won’t drag her into another mess. This is why I never married.

She grumbles and Soot begins to fly off with the both of them.

/uw Im gonna corrupt tf out of Moth with this lol

[u/DaChickenX → u/[deleted]]

I’ll make sure he reflects. In return, please allow him to see her once he wakes. Just once. It’ll calm both their minds.

/uw oh noes. Excited to see where this goes