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Mural: The Human Guardians Revolt
Kain
This history, in part, I knew already… How, as the Vampires began
to die out, the Pillars summoned human Guardians to fulfill their roles.
It seemed the ancient Vampires had adopted – and, when necessary, abducted
– the human Guardians, and made vampires of them when they came of age.
Until the humans rebelled against their masters… And here I made
a surprising discovery: it was Moebius the Time Streamer, and Mortanius,
Guardian of Death, who led the bloody revolt. Now I understood why
Moebius hated me so intensely. I was the first vampire Guardian in
all these centuries – and he knew what my coming signified…or perhaps I
reminded him of all he had forsaken.
Kain finds a damaged teleportation portal.
Kain
The orb that once opened this portal had been destroyed. To power
it, I would need to find a substitute.
Mural: Redeemer and Destroyer
Kain
I was confronted again with depictions of the Vampires’ champion, the
bearer of the Reaver blade. And here too was his Hylden adversary,
with blazing eyes, brandishing a flaming sword. Two heroes locked
in combat which only one would survive. But which one? These
murals prophesied two possible outcomes. I didn’t know what Moebius
was trying to concoct, but this all seemed too convenient…
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Kain acquires the last Reaver enhancement. Kain
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Using the Balance Emblem, Kain is finally able to open the mysterious chamber at the heart of the Citadel. A still pool dominates the center of the room -- Kain glances into it, as he walks slowly around the room, surveying the architecture. Murals cover the walls, depicting the Vampires' fall from grace.
Kain
For my ancient ancestors, the dark gift was clearly
a curse, damning them to a kind of spiritual purgatory. But why were
they compelled to seal this chamber so securely? Perhaps the lock
was not meant to keep intruders out, but to imprison something within...
As Kain inspects the chamber, we see the oracular pool slowly coming to life. The surface begins to undulate. Kain notices this as he speaks his final line, and draws the Reaver defensively. A disembodied voice fills the chamber. We recognize this as the Elder God's voice though with a more benevolent tone, but Kain has never heard this voice before.
Elder
God
Kain... Scion of Balance. Savior
of Nosgoth.
Kain
suspiciously
What is this?
Elder God
Your arrival is foretold... The Fates have
willed it.
Kain
distrustfully
Is that so.
Elder God
I am the Oracle of your ancestors. I can
provide the answers you require...
Kain doesn't respond. He stares distrustfully at the pool. The oracle continues --
Elder God
You needn't speak; I know your mind.
You seek knowledge of your creature, Raziel... this I can offer, if you
will look.
The surface of the pool ripples and then stills, showing an image of Raziel standing over Janos Audron's body. Kain stops reluctantly, and looks skeptically into the pool.
Elder God
He has found the body of Janos Audron...
The pool ripples again to show an image of Avernus Cathedral in flames.
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Elder
God
Kain looks concerned. This is exactly what he feared, but he doesn't believe he can trust this entity. Kain
Elder God
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Kain shakes his head --
Kain
If Avernus is in flames, Raziel is five centuries
beyond my reach.
Elder God
I may aid you in this regard as well...
The surface of the pool transforms into a portal.
Elder God
This portal will transport you in time to the
very hour that Raziel arrives in Avernus.
Kain
hesitates.
Elder God
This task is yours to carry out... since it was
you
who made him what he is.
When you are ready, you may pass through.
Kain
I knew of course that this 'oracle' was not to be trusted. But
in the end, what choice did I have?
Kain steps through the portal, which swallows him up -- when he steps back out the other side, it is 500 years in the future.
Kain
This peculiar sensation was familiar to me, and the chamber did indeed
appear altered by time... In this regard, at least, the oracle
seemed to have been truthful.
Elder God
I have delivered you faithfully to the very hour you desire.
You know what must be done, Kain. There is only one way to prevent
Raziel from doing great harm.
Kain
He is not my enemy.
Elder God
ominously
But you are his...
The pool goes still and returns to its previous
state. The Oracle has left the building.
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Kain discovers the Avernus vista Kain
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