Malgen waited a moment after Carmella finished her tale. It is a relief sister, that you have been freed from torment. My guilt has been lifted and yet I still feel that I am not at peace. Why have I not ascended to my rightful resting place?
Carmella looked at her brother sadly. We must be parted for a while longer I fear dear brother. Even now, my time here in Mechanus draws to an end. Soon I will ascend to Mount Celestia to be in the halls of our kin. You will continue on your path in the mortal realm for a time yet.
Malgen looked confused. But I have done what was asked of me. Why am I to be denied my reward in the afterlife? Why do I not get to ascend the mount as well?
Aurax stepped forward. His hollow voice, which seemed to come from some place far distant, answered the warrior. You cannot find peace until your mortal remains have found peace. They currently hang in the halls of Mount Bloodmoon as a trophy for those who lord over that dread mountain. Only when your remains are returned to your family's tomb in Vodymsira will you find peace.
Malgen felt helpless. I don't understand. How is it important to the Lords of Law that my bones be interred with my family?
You are a symbol of order and justice to those who now live their lives out in the mortal realm. If your remains are returned, hope will spring in the hearts of the people and they will fight with renewed vigor to maintain the Law of Inolba. Even now, agents of Chaos and Destruction plot their great march on the lands of men. As the Fifth Age of Man draws to a close, the future of Inolba will be tested. The time is coming when people will have to look to the deeds of legends to gain hope for a new tomorrow. Without this hope, the lands of men will surely be lost.
What agents do you speak of? replied Malgen. Surely the heroes I found in the keep will put an end to Mullahey and order will be restored in the Westmarch.
Aurax turned his pale eyes to meet Malgen's gaze. There are other, more powerful forces at work than the diseased halfbreed. Infyrana herself stands ready to enter Inolba.
Malgen gasped. Surely not her. I thought her long dead.
It is not so. She will return; that has been ordained. And many more will die before her reign of terror ends...
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