Driven by a need for answers, Kara returns to her childhood home, a place she hasn't visited since her mother's death. It's a small, remote village nestled between the mountains and forests, where whispers of old legends linger.
In the attic of the house, Kara finds a hidden chest filled with her mother's journals, detailing the extent of her involvement with the soul binders and her own quest to destroy the Pale Ones. The journal entries speak of a forbidden ritual—one that could permanently sever the Soul Chain but at a great cost.
Journal Entry (Liora's handwriting): "I have learned of a way to break the Chain, but the price is too high. I fear for Kara... and what may become of her if I fail."
Kara's fingers tremble as she reads further, realizing that her mother's sacrifice had been to protect her from the same fate. But now, it falls on her to finish what her mother started.
Kara (determined): "I won't let this end the same way for me, Mother. I'll stop them, no matter the cost."
Reven watches Kara with a mixture of admiration and concern, sensing her growing resolve. But he knows that the path ahead is darker than she understands.
