AION 2 story dialogue

The Last War... Finally, the AION Tower collapsed, and all the fragments had scattered.

The Balaur encroached on Atreia. To save what remained of the world, the Empyrean Lords erected a Bulwark at the edge of Eltnen and vanished.

This is a story of Daeva who search for paradise for survival.

Is there really a paradise beyond the Bulwark?

Or is it just wishful thinking?

Poeta Island Outskirts

Enough chatter. Get ready, everyone.

Now, Luteros, Hithanya, and I, we will split into three areas and move separately.

Rescue Phernos, meet at the designated location.

He is our last hope to cross the Bulwark.

I leave the establishment of the base to you, Nania.

Luteros, we'll need you to draw attention with an explosion.

Hithanya... forget about Perion for now.

Don't lose sight of what we're here for.

Have you been to Poeta?

A long time ago. It was a paradise before those Balaur bastards showed up.

After the Balaur took over Atreia,

Then one day, I got separated from comrades during a battle, and got chased by the Balaur.

I managed to evade them inside a cave.

The place was filled with corpses and viscera...

While hiding among the pile of bodies, I found a book.

It contained the Empyrean Lords' revelation.

A revelation about the raising of the Bulwark, and another Atreia beyond it.

The true history of the world! I could not believe it.

Hope renewed, I returned and shared what I had learned.

But they only laughed, saying the Bulwark is the world's edge, with nothing beyond it.

I was disappointed, so I left them, along with Perion.

Then I met Luteros, Hithanya, and Nania and created the Dawn Legion.

Our mission is to cross the Bulwark, along with the sage who crossed the Bulwark, Phernos.

No Balaur, no Asmodians... A world free of worries.

Until the next dawn rises.

I formed a resistance with other scattered Daeva.

You're awake?

It's a miracle you made it out.

Here. Replenish your Odyle with this.

Looks like it worked.

My role ends here. Take care of yourself.

We have a lot to do.

A Barrierstone? Was this always here...

Leave at once...

or else.

The Illusion God's...

But why here of all places?

Well,

there's only one way to find out.

Are you always this quiet?

This place gives me the chills.

Got a bad feeling about this...

Newbie!

Don't just stand there, let's go!

Something's off...

W-What is it now?

Be careful!

Could it be...?

We were lucky this time.

Look, Odylium!

And so much of it, too.

Where there's life, there's hope, right?

Perion...

so it was you...

We all thought you were dead...

but you became a Sura...

Newbie.

You rush back.

Tell them about the Odylium.

I'll clean up here.

Well, looks like there's more of them.

You think the high priestess is behind this?

I warned you

to stay way.

None will enter, none will leave.

Until the time is right...

Perion...

We might never have found the Odylium without Perion.

Let that be his eulogy.

Begin.

There must be an end to these tragedies.

Come...

Come to me...

You're awake?

We were worried, you collapsed so suddenly. So, are you feeling better now?

Heed the Spirit King's call.

I'm trapped within the rift fissure!

Please, help!

Look, the tree is glowing.

Phernos?

Phernos!

Phernos!

You finally came!

I'm so glad you made it back safely, Phernos.

I knew you'd keep your promise! Teina and I have missed you so very much.

We all have waited for your return.

But why...

Why did you lie!

Why!

Welcome back, Phernos.

Ah, it's you. Are you feeling better now?

It would seem that you have saved this old man's life.

I suppose I owe you thanks.

I assume you're heading to the Bulwark?

There is no paradise for those who run.

Is that a threat?

It's a fact.

It's empty.

Only recently. There are still some traces.

Quick, we must look for clues.

What is that book?

Reda...

Scarlotus! Reda, why...

She must have a good reason for possessing a forbidden tome.

Mother, will we be leaving soon too?

He promised to return. Until then, it is my duty to protect this place.

I entrust the Ardus Shrine to you, Reda.

I will return once the Bulwark stands strong.

Wait for me.

Mother!

Don't tell me you still believe him. He lied to us!

I won't sit around waiting any longer.

Teina!

Will you hide away forever?

You and your Lords abandoned this land!

We'll lose everything! Everything!

Not only us...

But you too!

Hope... still remains.

Are the goods ready?

Inspect them as you wish.

I told you we could squeeze a good living out of Kochi.

What's this! Intruders!

Damn it, leave him to me. You deal with the Aullaeu!

In cahoots with the Aullaeu, huh? Were you lying to us all along?

It's the Shugo that lied! I'm the victim here!

He sold Kochi out to the Aullaeu, nyerk!

We just saw you, nyerk!

I did nothing wrong. I was just trying to get back what Kochi owed me.

Get lost.

Oh there you are... Kochi is missing...

Who did this to you?

This... it's a mercenary's blade...

This Barrierstone is barely functioning.

Reda...

Nyerk, Daeva?

Argh! Let me out, let me out, let me out!

Free me!

Please, kind Daeva!

Hurry up and free me!

What's this! Intruder!

Intruder!

Let me out, nyerk...

Apprehend the trespasser!

Apprehend!

Eeeek! Hoohoo!

Summon the Root Guardian!

Summon, hoohoo!

This is the end of you!

Hoohoo!

Save me! Save me, nyerk!

Let me down already!

This isn't good for my circulation!

Those damned Aullaeu, nyerk!

I'm innocent! Down! Let me down, nyerk!

Right now,

nyerk!

Gah!

Were you sent here to save me, Daeva?

I was just about to leave, nyerk.

Hurry! This is the way out!

You have awakened the Dream Artifact...

I observe the beginning and the end of time.

An afterimage... of Empyrean Lord Siel.

Witness the memories left behind

in AION's dreams.

Follow the voice.

Transcend fate.

Turn dream into reality.

You who inherit the hope of AION.

I am but one piece of AION's will.

My fall brought about this catastrophe.

Fafnir has been imprisoned inside the Blood Barrier.

Ishtar fell into a long slumber, yearning for greater power.

While the ceasefire still stands, seek hope

in the Cores left by the Empyrean Lords.

The Empyrean Lords I breathed life into

sealed their Cores away across Atreia.

The journey across the Bulwark will make you whole.

Transcend the present and reach for the future.

I shall show what lies before you

and your mission.

All spirits shall heed Etheria's summons.

Thank you. I didn't want to leave Atreia.

I can finally return to the Spirit Tree.

Come again and visit me sometime.

A... A... Akarios? Of the Storm Legion?

There exists a land beyond the Bulwark. One free of despair.

We seek to rebuild Atreia. Will you join us?

This cannot be...

Enough with this nonsense!

Wait!

Get out.

Using a Dragon Lord's blood...

Have you finally lost your mind, Akarios?

So you found it.

It was done for your sake.

About Teina, condolences.

I know it cannot be easy.

You speak as if my daughter is dead.

Teina!

Indeed. My daughter is right here.

She will never abandon me. Unlike you.

Reda. You must learn to let her go!

Don't you realize? That thing is no more than a counterfeit.

That "thing?" Counterfeit?

Akarios! Akarios!

Have you lost all sense? High Priestess!

Have you forgotten your duty?

You've become a monster.

That "duty" is precisely what led Teina to her death.

Even now, you seek only the core.

I will never forgive you, Akarios!

If only you'd kept your promise!

Phernos... I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do.

Get on with it.

Teina...

High Priestess, enough...

Teina is dead.

That is a vestige of Scarlotus. Nothing more.

How cruel...

Yes...

It was hopeless... right from the start...

Leave the Illusion Core to me.

Who dares disturb my slumber?

You who seek to claim me, I shall test your worth.

You have passed my test, Daeva.

Bring glory to Verteron.

Am I too late...?

Phernos!

We must be swift in our search.

The Illusion Bracelet! At last.

Phernos, is that the key to the core?

We need to leave! It's too dangerous!

The Cavaliers' apparitions!

Who are you?

Where is the high priestess?

Lord Kaisinel...!

Lord of Illusion...

We come seeking the Illusion Core.

Please aid us in saving Elysea.

The Illusion Core? Are you worthy?

We are here on behalf of the high priestess.

Arrogant Daeva...

Prove your worth.

Then let us begin.

Fear shall swallow you whole!

You have overcome fear.

You who seek the core...

Face the true power of Kaisinel.

What do you intend with the core?

I intend to save Elysea.

Use this power to exact vengeance.

And bring triumph to Elysea.

We must be closer now.

You could say that.

We must seek the Yustiel Core in Eltnen next.

Are you Aulamus?

What's this! As if I didn't have enough to-hoohoo deal with!

Get rid of them!

Tell me, where is the key?

Absurdousity! If you go in there, the high priestess will kill us all!

I will deal with Reda.

Hand over the key.

If you must insist... We're out of here.

Reda must have threatened them using Scarlotus.

Come. This does not bode well.

A Scarlotus circle...

Reda has truly crossed the line.

It's still active.

No...

Teina...

She forsook so much, all to revive her daughter.

The high priestess I once knew is no longer.

Rireve

Resielle

Mentercis!

Will you be fine alone?

Come back if anything goes wrong.

Perion...

Is everyone ready?

Ready... here!

Good to go.

Ready.

All right... Then it's now or never.

3...

2...

1...

Done here. I'll move to the next area to confuse them.

Remember...

...what you are.

Let's get moving.

Unless you plan to die here.

Looks like we've been caught...

Bargott, angry!

Me destroy Daeva intruders!

Hithanya! We've found Phernos.

Luteros has cleared an exit for us.

We'll meet you back at the base.

Understood.

Intruder!

So you made it out.

We'll split up here.

Follow this path, and you'll find our base up ahead.

I wish you luck.

You are incomplete, Daeva.

Your strength remains hidden.

Embrace Odyle,

and reawaken as a true Daeva.

Captain! There's a survivor!

What?

Tough one to kill, huh?

It has been too long.

The Bulwark is within reach.

Aaargh! Save the Shugo!

We're under attack, nyerk!

Help...

Who's that...? Could they be a Life Daeva?

Convenient. Now I can exterminate all you pests together!

Thank you so much for your help!

Huh? Uh-huh...

I'll make an example of you.

Shut it, or we'll kill you first.

Oh? Who's this?

Enough, you bastards!

Ack!

You're pretty good.

Is this a game to you?

Sorry! But now we know we're not enemies!

Are you Chloris?

A new era

is upon us.

Everything is perfect.

I shall devour what's left of AION!

No!

Do not interfere with Atheron!

Trespassers will die!

Ugh!

They defiled the Artifact to make that...?

Ugh... Khng... A-Atheron...

Using the Artifact to birth a god... You're crazy.

The Empyrean Lords ruined this world!

I will build a better one.

You walk a path of ruin. Just like Lephar!

Fragment of AION? Pathetic!

Witness the power of a new era!

No... No!

My new god was complete...

Argh!

No!

Am I returning... to AION...?

Fragment of AION. Face the truth.

Come...

So? Feeling like an Arch Daeva yet?

Am I...

next?

Enough, Chloris!

We have to get out of here.

Look out!

Is this really safe?

So much doubt, kru!

So much, kru!

Kina!

As much as you can take, kru!

I-I-It's nothing, k-kru.

Uh... nothing?

Aahhh!

Save me please, kru!

Watch out! Captain!

... Luteros!

No!

Shit...!

Gah... Ugh...

Be careful! Captain!

I never thought it would end like this...

Is... is this how it ends...?

Absorb me.

You must follow the will... of AION.

I... Remember me...

That's...!

My, how gracious of you.

You're using your body to provide nutrients?

Stop!

The Empyrean Lord of Life, isn't it?

I will end it all.

Your world, and your little Lords.

Ishtar will soon be awakened.

And then... we'll have no need for worms like you.

It was all... so close....

Ishtar...

... I have dreamed a very long dream.

Within the darkness, Ishtar kept me imprisoned.

You are now free, Empyrean Lord Yustiel.

O Yustiel, we have come to ask for the Core of Life.

The Core...?

That is so. Even now, my life is trickling away.

Ishtar will be greatly harmed if I perish before her recovery is complete.

Now I shall begin to fade away.

Not by force, but by choice.

Take the Core with you, and go.

You would give us the Core without any trials?

You have made it this far, which is more than enough.

Sacrifice is a seed...

... from which hope shall sprout and grow.

The time has come.

Elysium is our next stop...

Phernos? Phernos!

Is that...?

Phernos!

Elysea will be whole once again.

We must remember their efforts.

Captain! No!

... Nania!

The Last War... Finally, the AION Tower collapsed, and all the fragments had scattered.

The Balaur encroached on Atreia. To save what remained of the world, the Empyrean Lords erected a Bulwark at the edge of Morheim and vanished.

This is the story of a Daeva who dreamed of revenge from a collapsed world outside the Bulwark.

Will you really be fine by yourself?

Not a problem.

Done here. Proceeding as planned.

Do you all understand?

Don't die out there.

Nemon is from a land named Bellusran, beyond the Bulwark.

She was born to a family of noble lineage.

Then one day, tragedy struck.

Her family found itself caught up in trouble, and they were all killed.

Nobody was spared... The bloodline was erased.

Somehow, she made it out of there with her life.

Driven only by the desire for revenge... She crossed the Bulwark.

The broken world outside... Nemon learned how to survive. The weight of each death made her stronger.

At one point, she found herself working with the Blades, only to steal their Odyle and flee.

That's when my own path first crossed with her.

Vengeance is all that drives Nemon.

Imagine losing all of your loved ones in a single day. That is why she seeks the Empyrean Lords' Cores.

...For revenge.

Eltnen was long nourished by the Fountain of Life, granted by Empyrean Lord Yustiel.

But then Ishtar's forces invaded, and both Yustiel and her Life Daeva disappeared.

In her absence, the Fountain of Life soon dried up.

Stripped of light and life, the land was defiled by the Balaur.

But in a moment,

the darkened sky was illuminated by a singular light, falling to the ground.

The Ascension Artifact, the core of AION.

Containing the source of its power.

I knew I had to find the Ascension Artifact,

For our world's sake, and my own.

But then the Lepharists reemerged from the shadows.

Led by Atheron, they, too, seek the Artifact.

He's up to something.

And firmly under Dragon Lord Ishtar's thumb.

If Atheron gets his hands on the Ascension Artifact, he will awaken Ishtar.

That cannot be allowed to happen.

I will put a stop to Atheron and his schemes.

And use that power...

...to return Ateria to its former glory.

Marchutan, the lord of fate who governs life and death.

A hero who vanquished Dragon Lord Tiamat.

With the Fate Archons trained as his personal cavaliers,

they kept Asmodae safe from outside threats together.

But then the AION Tower collapsed, and Dragon Lord Fafnir invaded Morheim.

With his Fafnite and Jewels, he transformed Asmodae into a hellscape.

Before long, he had conquered Asmodae in its entirety.

And all those who followed Marchutan soon faded into obscurity.

On the day the AION Tower completely collapsed...

its core fell on Morheim along with countless fragments.

That core is the Ascension Artifact.

The source of AION's power,

with which the world may yet be saved.

I knew I had to find the Ascension Artifact,

for the sake of all Asmodians.

And in my search, I encountered the vanished Fate Archons.

Scattered, many had fallen under the control of the Dragon Lord.

Imposters led by his High Priest...

Naturally, they're after the Artifact too.

And should they get their hands on it,

Asmodae will never be free of the Balaur.

Who are you? What're you doing here?

Stop!

Nemon!

This is my guest.

Now get back to work.

Well? You got something to say?

This place isn't exactly welcoming to outsiders.

You arrived sooner than expected.

Planning to stare 'em to death?

Nemon...

Is it safe to bring in an outsider like this?

This "outsider" is an important witness.

So you'd better be polite.

Sounds like a threat.

It might be.

Hmph.

Now, shall we talk?

Come... Come to me...

This...

...is a cursed place.

Countless people died here. Mutated...

Buried alive.

Even the gravekeepers don't dare to enter.

So pay attention. This is tainted soil.

Must be the owner of the tomb.

Ahhhh!

Hnnnh!

Ahhhhh!

Spare me! I beg you!

I'll give you everything I own! Please!

Just spare my life!

Who the hell are you?

Are you that Brok I've been hearing about?

Y-Yes! The one and only! I'll tell you anything you want to know!

Not here.

I'll take you to Nemon first.

Damn it! What now...?

Any may enter here freely.

But leaving is a different matter.

Fret not, however!

We can escape through the tunnels made by the Karas.

Karas? No thanks.

I-I can lead the way! As long as you promise to keep me safe!

Th-This is m... miasma!

Eek! What's going on?

Ugh... What happened?

Where's the monster?

Did you kill it?

Impressive. You've exceeded my expectations.

There's no time. Hurry!

This way!

What the hell is that?

Don't worry, it's just a dead Karas.

Are we going the right way?

Is there really a path out?

I'm certain the Karas dug an escape tunnel.

So where is it exactly?

It's definitely in here...

Gis...elle...?

Eek! That K-Karas is still alive!

Giselle... My love...

Why...

Why...did you take her?

Give her back...

Gis-elle!

Giselle... is not... a Karas...

Hngh!

Is THAT your tunnel?

The monster's forgotten we're here.

Now is our chance...

Eek!

That bastard!

Run!

Giselle...

Here! Over here!

My fragment, my shadow...

Come to me...

You're awake? Come this way.

...Incredible!

An Empyrean Lord's sanctum...

Now little more than a wraith-infested den.

That's...

Brok...

Hm, uninvited pests.

...Where is the traitor Nemon?

Has your master let you off your leash, Ulgorn?

Blame Nemon.

Filthy vermin!

I will exterminate you!

Arghhh!!

Damn you, Nemon!

Filthy rats feasting upon the Balaur's leftovers...

I will kill you!

Worthless fools.

There were corpses strung up on display.

It was the Blades all along...

Urgh...

Go. Find the Fafnite.

Come on.

Urk...

L-Losing to the likes of you...

Where is the high priest's Fafnite?

Captain Gerod...

...will be waiting for you...

Whatever you do, we...

...know what you're up to... Nemon...

You finally came!

Lady of Bellusran...

We are humbled by your presence.

Are you pleased to see me?

That's Kraki on the altar.

Tassin! Let him go!

My, oh my!

I fear your temper...

...has only grown shorter.

May I remind you, speak only when spoken to

Nemon.

I said, let him go right now Tassin.

You never did listen...

Do you only listen to fellow traitors, is that it?

Haha, I believe our noble lady has a question.

So, tell her. Tell her, traitor.

Where may she find

the high priest's Fafnite?

Please...

Tassin! Enough of your nonsense...

I told you to keep your mouth shut!

You've always been rotten.

Heh heh heh...

Now how will you find it?

My lady.

Persisting on this path,

will only bring down more suffering.

Is that a threat?

It's a fact.

The Blood Blades Insignia...

That settles it.

Hmph, of course...

It was Nemon's lackey.

What are you planning? Are these Gerod's orders?

Ngh, I don't talk to traitors...

You fed well, didn't you, parasite?

What did you do with the Fafnite?

I-I don't know...

W-Wait!

I-It's in Ishalgen!

Not so taciturn now, are you?

The Blades...

Are we too late?

Leave now, shall we...?

Troublesome, if scary person.

Who's there?

It's okay, I'm a friend of Nornir.

I won't hurt you.

Promise...!

I promise.

All spirits shall heed Etheria's summons.

Whether by choice, or by force.

Even if you are reduced to dust, it is of no matter to me.

Thank you. I didn't want to go to Etheria.

The rift will reopen eventually...

But it should be fine for now.

Odar? You wish to awaken an Elim?

I can help with that.

Haaaaaah...

Odar. A friend of Nornir has come.

Another... Daeva...

Unbelievable...

These petrification traps are Nornir-made, but who used this on them?

Ugh...

Who is...?

Lady Nemon...

What happened here?

The Blades... petrification traps...

Be careful...

Damn it...

The Fafnium's already absorbed their souls.

Gerod...

Took you long enough, Nemon.

You are violent, Lady of Bellusran.

It'd be best to stop here.

They say a god hid a curse within women to bring about the fall of men.

Shut up.

Your sin is that of deception.

You will pay for deceiving me...

...with the lives of those around you.

Beg for mercy. Return to us, Nemon.

And those around you shall die for it.

Are you okay?

Hallina... Urd...

must... to the Assembly...

Everyone, this way!

Shall we enter then?

The corrosion has intensified.

It is imperative it must be purified before it is too late.

The purifying light...

The sacred tree is finally...

It can't be! Fafnir's poison blood...!

Please... This time...

Ah...!

Thank you, Daeva.

This life essence...

...is my repayment.

It will be of great help to you someday.

I shall return to the sacred tree now.

Farewell...

Lord Zikel...!

I have... failed you...

Hystan, high priest of Zikel.

Leader of the Destruction Archons.

Reveal the past.

You...

You must honor the Blood Oath!

..Ugh!

Destruction Archons! Lay down your lives!

Reuben! Stand your ground!

We must honor... the Blood Oath!

You are merely the residue of the true Zikel. There is no eternal rest for you.

Indnath, you bastard!

No, I'm... I'm not a monster!

We're too late.

Hurry, before we lose the last Destruction Archon.

Are you a Destruction Archon?

Answer me!

High Priest... Hystan...

The Blood Oath...

We're almost out of time!

Oh? What's this?

I wasn't aware such bold Daeva still remained.

Finally, some real entertainment.

These Daeva are no fun to toy with anymore...

Let's see...

...if you can entertain me.

I won't be...

...bested by... Daeva worms!

Hey!

Destruction Archon! Answer me!

Ugh... Hystan...

The Blood Oath... I'm unworthy...

There's still something more you can do for the high priest. You can help him.

What can I… do…? I… I… Ugh…

I...

Let's get you out of here first. We can talk later.

Are you... a Destruction Archon?

Do you know where to find the high priest's Fafnite?

That honorable title was once mine, yes...

I have no right...

I have no right... to that title anymore.

I... I left High Priest Hystan behind...

I have forsaken the Blood Oath.

Haah...

We are searching for Zikel's Core.

Where can we find the high priest's Fafnite?

I have... a request.

Oh? Go on.

If I happen to die...

Release my apparition at the Impetusium.

Why?

I... must atone for my sins.

I witnessed the high priest massacre Daeva

and burn down Moslan Forest.

All this from a distance, hidden...

Like a coward.

Please. Promise me.

You don't want revenge?

Why bother?

There is only one path for me.

Only the high priest knows where to find the Core of Zikel.

But there are important clues I can give you...

I have a hideout in the Basfelt Ruins.

Search... through my papers there.

"Atone for my sins"...

This looks different from the one at Zikel's Sanctum.

Ugh!

A Guardian Archon?

Destruction...

Archons...

Honor the Blood Oath!

Damn it... It's the fortress's defense mechanism!

Arrgghhh!

Aaaah!

Perfect.

Gerod...!

Mmm...

Not even your lovely scent remains in the air, Lady Nemon...

You reek of blood.

Even this blood scent stimulates me.

All the way here from Ishalgen...

I could give you all that you desire, but you won't understand.

Gerod! You despicable bastard!

Ulgorn, Ulgorn...

Will you lay down your life in Nemon's place?

You betrayed the Daeva, you filthy parasite!

You talk too much.

You talk too much.

This is why before humans learn to speak,

they ought to learn when their mouths are best kept shut.

Know your place, worm!

You are not even worthy of Ascension!

Hmph, Hystan prepared well for you.

He will be taken care of, in the warm embrace of Fafnite.

Far more generous than the likes of him deserve, wouldn't you agree?

Consider what it takes to achieve your goal.

There's no need to tread a path of thorns, Nemon.

We have to get out of here!

Yes...

The only way forward is to get rid of you.

This ends here, Gerod!

Look at the size of it!

So much dust...

We're flirting with danger here.

Get back.

It solidified! It worked!

Damn it!

All this swimming back and forth is killing me.

Why built the entrance at the bottom of a lake?

That lake is protecting us.

Now quit complaining and get moving!

Are the Shulak here yet?

When are they planning to bring the gemstones?

Yes... Loud and clear.

Ulgorn...

Let's go.

Urgh...

Nemon, our relationship didn't need to turn out this way.

Where is the Fafnite? Gerod, tell me.

Oh, but did I not already give you... something better?

Enough of your stupid jokes.

You chose this fate for yourself.

Hah, Nemon... Nemon!

Can't you understand? I'm the only one who can help you!

If you won't talk, I'll have to force it out of you.

Is this all you can do, Gerod?

Arch Daeva...

If you're an Arch Daeva, then I...!

Nemon!

You cannot leave me!

So, this is how it ends.

Speak.

Is this the price I pay... for desiring you?

I did it all for you...but you...

...Gah...

Where is the Fafnite?

You vicious witch...

Gah, ugh...

It's been taken... the Mau...

For you... there will be no paradise...

We finally found it...

What's happening?

Now's our chance, hurry!

You dare touch my collection...

Commence the hunt.

Urgh...

High Priest Hystan! Can you hear me?

The Fafnite... Am I... free?

You... You're not... Destruction Archons...

High Priest, you have returned.

Why do you seek the Empyrean Lord's Core, Daeva?

For Atreia.... to bring the salvation it deserves.

Salvation...?

Is that permitted to us?

Of course it is! Would you disagree?

I fought and I fought without end...

...but salvation never came.

Where is the Empyrean Lord Zikel's Core?

Please, you must answer me.

It is within...

the Impetusium Barrier.

My apparition shall guide you through it.

I wish to rest... within the Impetusium...

as a Destruction Archon...

beside Empyrean Lord Zikel.

My Empyrean Lord, to you I swear...

...my final oath.

You're not Hystan.

Identify yourself.

Zikel, I am here for your Core.

Were you sent by Fafnir?

We need your power to save Asmodae.

Hystan must have chosen annihilation.

He wished only to stay by your side.

Are you worthy of the core?

Do you believe otherwise?

Are you prepared to shed blood for it?

Prove yourself!

Show me the warrior within!

You, too, will be bound to guard this place for eternity.

I will uphold the Blood Oath!

Is it over?

We must honor...

...the Blood Oath!

I will uphold the Blood Oath!

Are you ready to face the God of Destruction?

Prove your worth before my blade.

The deed is done. Is there anything else to prove?

You are no ordinary Daeva.

Then please... Please give us the core.

The core is only a vessel for power.

It is what you do with that power that truly matters.

Protect Atreia.

Bring low the Balaur.

Deliver triumph unto Asmodae...

All that's left now here is you.

I'll be heading to Morheim.

I need to find Marchutan's Core.

What about you?

The Bulwark stands at the end of Morheim.

So, will you accompany me there?

It's funny.

I will reshape this world.

Both inside and outside the Bulwark,

I will change everything.

Damn it, find the Red Fafnite first!

Did the broker send you here...?

So you're also searching for the high priest's Fafnite?

Yes, but I didn't expect there to be a traitor...

It was not something... that we could handle.

The storage room...

Please rescue any survivors you find.

Why waste my time?

Because... you're a Daeva...

...Still alive?

Get up.

Do you know where the Red Fafnite is?

What's that...?

Damn it! The Fafnite's gone.

Hurry! The Fafnite!

Follow me if you want to live!

You're still alive?

The Balaur are tightening their defenses, Nemon.

We're at our limit. Get out of here now!

I have a lot of questions, but we can't stick around.

There's a village nearby. Make your way there.

Find me in Altgard if you survive.

Name's Nemon.

Get up, now!

They're all mind-controlled by Fafnir!

Run away...!

Spread your wings and soar!

Skuld, Verdandi!

There you are.

Indnath!

Did you think

you'd really get away with stealing my Fafnite?

Insolent Daeva!

Enough games.

Your soul is mine.

Wherever you go,

trouble always follows, huh?

Kromede!

May we consider the debt paid?

The chill of Morheim...

I need to stop by somewhere first.

Surrender, Kromede!

Shit...

Is that... Kro...mede...?

VAAAALTER!

VAAAAAL!

Get him, Valter!

After them, Valter!

Valter!

Another of Kromede's servants?

Curse you... Kromede.

Valter, enough.

Kromede...

You know me? Hah... the price of fame.

What are you doing here?

Looking for the Nornir, right? Try Patamor Village.

How did you know?

Consider this thanks for the help. You're welcome.

A Fate Archon...

Now it's two on one.

True fate will soon be upon us.

Your only fate is handing over that Artifact and dying.

You're nothing more than Fafnir's dog.

AION is naught but an illusion.

Dragon Lord Fafnir will bring us a new world!

Hands off!

It is time.

No!

Not so fast!

Are these the only two Kromede could convince to follow her?

I'm...trapped... free me...

Kromede is trapped in the Fire Temple again? How could this happen...?!

Val...

Robstin... I miss you more every day...

Val...

I will have you again!

Think you can handle me?

Valter...

Val...?

Go... Leave now.

Be free...

Val? Valter?!

Robstin...

Sigebert!

Who are you?

Let's get somewhere safe first, High Priest.

... Marchutan... my Lord...

Marchutan... Please...

Daeva.

Horrid.

You would look much better inside some Fafnite.

There is no use in resisting...

Whether you are god, or Daeva...

You...

Didn't I get rid of you?

Marchutan... forgive me...

Please forgive...

You're not so bad for the scraps of AION.

Where is Lord Marchutan?

There are no Lords.

That shell of a god will decorate Fafnir's halls!

This Artifact, I offer up, that I may rise ever higher.

Great Fafnir is our destiny!

You... idiotic worms...

Ugh... Gah...

Lord, Fafnir, this Artifact's power I...

Stop him!

My Fragment, a new path has opened. Come to me.

We have been abandoned by fate.

The age of the Daeva is over.

Marchutan is but a shell now, so Fafnir's new world was the only alternative we had.

But now... am I returning... to AION...?

Lord Marchutan!

Face your judgment... The judgement of fate...

I need the Core of Fate. Please, come to your senses!

Capture and bind those Daeva souls!

Have I... been freed from Fafnir's control?

You say he is dead?

Not yet he isnt.

Fafnir will be awakening very soon.

The Core of Fate, for Asmodae...

We need its power.

I am the Empyrean Lord of fate...

But it seems that fate has gotten the best of me now.

You, who reaches for the future.

You think you can master the Core of Fate?

You, too, have a bleak fate.

I hope that fate does not catch up to you.

It is time.

Past the Bulwark is Pandemonium, our next stop.

Looks like the Dragon Lords are waking up...

I have to go back... now...

To Pandemonium!

AION's fall and the Balaur invasion...

The Daeva were helpless and fell.

The newly crowned Dragon Lords, Ishtar and Fafnir,

soon conquered Atreia.

Under their dominion, Daeva were ravaged mercilessly.

Ishtar developed Surana technology

exploiting Daeva as a resource.

Turning them into Balaur weapons of war known as Sura.

The other, Fafnir, created Fafnite to steal the souls

of Daeva and take control of their flesh.

A Daeva deprived of their soul is doomed to be a servant of the Balaur.

The Daeva world stands upon the precipice of destruction.

Yet now,

the scattered fragments of AION gleam with light.

You... the will

of AION… yet unawakened.

Facing the annihilation of Atreia,

the Empyrean Lords devised the optimal course of action.

Empyrean Lord Zikel faced against the Dragon Lord Fafnir,

continuing fierce resistance alongside the Destruction Archons...

But with certain doom approaching...

...he resorted to the Blood Oath.

Kaisinel and the other remaining Empyrean Lords

raised the Bulwark to stop the Balaur invasion.

Resolved to accept their own downfall,

they made a desperate choice.

Though they were able to avert disaster,

their choice left a lasting wound.

Yet it was not in vain,

for Atreia endured,

and the Dragon Lords' designs were thwarted.

All was lost when the tower collapsed.

The fragments of the tower scattered far and wide.

Among them, a number of AION's cores.

Beings emerged from these cores.

Potential Arch Daeva...

Beings who would inherit AION's will

and deliver salvation to Atreia...

You are among them. A raw gem yet to be refined...

You will encounter these fragments and transcend your limits,

awakening as an Arch Daeva.

You will thwart the Dragon Lords' ambitions and save Atreia.

Cross the Bulwark and gather the scattered fragments.

At long last, you...

...shall bring salvation to Atreia, as AION's successor.

From the start, the Balaur sought to surpass AION.

I am a being that never was.

I will transcend all limits to redeem my race.

Robstin, I am engulfed in flames of desire.

I need you.

Is it possible to quench these flames?

Daeva...

Die!

Robstin? Are you finally here?

Wherever have you been?

I said I'd wait.