Ascension is a rapturous occasion for all Daevas. I both congratulate and warn you. Grave danger lies ahead, and your resolve will be tested to the limit.

You do not flinch at this. There is steel in your gaze that speaks more clearly than any words. I see many new Daevas with blank stares and weak wills. You are not cut from that cloth.

Tell me--what is it that sets you apart?

• "I shared a vision with Pernos...."

Strange indeed. To have fought the Balaur in Karamatis, deep in the Abyss...and yet here you are before me.

Tales of Karamatis run through the cracks of the city--dark whispers of Balaur occupation. This is the first I have heard of our forces fighting in that place.

• “I do not lie."

A Daeva who has lost power and memory, re-rendered into Human form--it's unheard of. I must consult Jucleas to discern the truth of it before we can discuss this further.

I said that grave danger lies ahead--this is the path of the Daeva. Whatever Pernos showed you, for now you must focus on the task at hand.

Verteron Citadel needs assistance, but before you, there was no one to send. Go quickly.

• Accept.
• Decline.

Excellent. Verteron is taking heavy losses against the Tursin Krall. And now we've received word that a group resembling the Lepharist Revolutionaries is active in the area.

Speak to Polyidus in the Gate of Sanctum about teleportation to Verteron. He'll set you on your way.

When you arrive there, present this recommendation letter to Centurion Hyacinte.

• "Faith and arms, Macus."

Speak with Macus and receive your mission as a newly ascended Daeva.

It's Daeva, isn't it?

I hear you need teleportation to the Verteron Citadel. My orders are to send you to there as swiftly as possible.

Let me know when you're ready to leave.

• "Let's do it."

Urgh! What is it now?

Can't you see I have work to do? I suppose you think Verteron runs itself!

Not a leaf falls here without my permission. Now, if you don't mind, I'm expecting a very important visitor from Sanctum....

• "Macus sends his greetings."

So you're the one Macus sends to help us. Hmm, typical. Well, welcome to Verteron Citadel.

This book, one of great wisdom, is for you. Read it carefully. You can read, I take it?

If you haven't already, go and see Fortress Commander Spatalos. He'll brief you on your missions and the difficulties we face here.

May the light of Aion light your way and blind your foes.

When Macus told you that you didn't look like a newly ascended Daeva, you revealed to him the past Pernos showed you. Macus seemed uncertain what to believe.

He was sure that you have a duty as a Daeva, regardless of your past. You travelled to Verteron Citadel carrying his recommendation letter and met Centurion Hyacinte.