Ascension deserves great praise but also demands caution, Daeva. The trials that await you will not be easy. Determination and ability must be combined in equal measure if you are to meet with success.

I can see that this does not surprise you. Your eyes show a resolve beyond your newly ascended status.

I have met many new Daevas, each as inexperienced and uncertain as the next, yet you carry yourself differently.

I am seldom mistaken about these things.

• "Pernos showed me a vision of my past."

I see.

Though my knowledge of the Abyss is limited, even I have heard about the Balaur massing in Karamatis.

But never of a battle against them there. To emerge from combat as fierce as that which you have described seems...incredible.

• “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! All our lives are entwined in fate. As Daevas, we play a crucial role in the coming struggles.

Verteron is taking heavy losses against the Tursin Krall. We also hear a group resembling the Lepharist Revolutionaries is active in the area.

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

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

• "Faith and arms, Eumelos."

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

It's Daeva, isn't it?

I hear you need teleportation to 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....

• “Eumelos sends his greetings."

So you're what Eumelos sends to help us. Hmm, typical. Well, welcome to Verteron Citadel.

I have a gift for you--a book of great wisdom, and secrets afforded only to the divine. 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 Eumelos told you that you didn't look like a newly ascended Daeva, you revealed to him the past Pernos showed you. Eumelos 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.