Hello, citizens of the Kingdom! 

Today, we're delving into the secrets of the Cult with an exclusive interview featuring Grimson, the elusive Twilight Elf who broke free from their grasp... at least for the most part.

I knew I would find him on the Dark Amy camp, but I couldn't have known how grim his lair would be. Adorned with half-chewed bones of countless animals, it exuded an aura more fitting for a beast than an elf.

A cloaked figure emerged from the shadows to greet me:

Grimson: "THE SHEEP SEEKS ANSWERS."

A skin-tearing noise echoed loudly, as a purple, one-eyed creature emerged from Grimson's back, as if in the most grotesque of horror movies.

The Entity: "BE QUICK ABOUT IT, OR BE A SNACK."

​I dashed through my notes, dreading the thought of joining the scattered bones.

Sheepy: "How did you become entangled with the cult?"

Grimson: "I WAS A WARRIOR, DISPATCHED BY THE TWILIGHT ELF COUNCIL ON A RECON MISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE ESCALATING CULT ACTIVITY IN OUR TERRITORY. YET I FELL INTO THEIR TRAP. THEY LOCKED ME IN THEIR DARK DUNGEONS... AND WORSE. "

Sheepy: "Is that how you acquired your abilities?"

Grimson: "I WAS FORCED TO PARTICIPATE IN A DARK RITUAL, A TWISTED CEREMONY DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM ME INTO AN ABOMINATION. THE PAIN WAS INDESCRIBABLE, AND CORPSES OF THOSE WHO DID NOT SURVIVE LITTERED THE FLOOR AROUND ME. BUT I MANAGED TO RESIST BEING CONSUMED BY THE MONSTROUS ENTITY." 

Grimson shared how, with the Overseer entity now a part of him, he gained the power to shapeshift and flee his imprisonment, at a dire cost. This newfound ability came with a price that would forever alter his existence.

Sheepy: "If you're two beings inside one body... who of you is in charge?"

Grimson: "IT TOOK US TIME, BUT WE MADE OUR PEACE. WE WORK TOGETHER NOW. I MOSTLY MANAGE TO RETAIN CONTROL. BUT WHEN I’M IN EXTREME DANGER, IT SEEMS TO TAKE OVER AS A BASE INSTINCT FOR SURVIVAL."

Sheepy: “What makes you fight for the Alliance?”

Grimson: "I MUST DISMANTLE THE CULT. THE ATROCITIES THEY HAVE COMMITED ARE BEYOND COMPREHENSION. WITH MY FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE OVERSEER, AND MY SISTER'S SECRETS OF THE VOID, WE SHALL TEAR THEM DOWN."

The Entity: "DON'T ACT LIKE THAT'S THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS TO US. FIGHTING ALSO MEANS A FEAST OF FLESH! EYES! LUNGS! TASTY TREATS!!

As I took my final leave from Grimson, I could not help but feel a profound sense of respect for the indomitable spirit that resided within them, a testament to the enduring power of the human (or in this case, elven) will. 

It is an undoubtable advantage to have a piece of the Overseer himself fighting in our side to stop him. A wonderful ally, yes. Yet... I'll keep well away from his den!

Sheepy out!

 

developer q&a

 

Q by Noname: What would Sir Gerald think about Vesper leading Denas' side?

A:  Aside from the fact that the events of KR5 are unknown to Gerald, he will always trust a capable fellow linirean doing his best to rescue the king and restore the Kingdom's glory.   

 

Q by orb: Are templars blessed by Lumenir too? Do they follow the ways of Sol without getting the blessings? Do they utilize his good name for their own profit? Whats the big difference between the paladin order and knights templar?

A:  The Templars are an order started by some former paladins who didn't fully agree with their traditional code, opting to lose most of Lumenir's boons in exchange for acting as they saw fit. They compensate for this lack of holy powers by working endlessly on achieving peak physical and martial form. 

 

Q by Χρήστος: Is Vez'nan getting stronger the older he gets, or is he passed his prime?

A:  Although he IS getting older and has to be a bit more careful with how and when using his magic, he never stopped in his quest to become the most powerful wizard ever so it's evened out.

 

Q by Connor:How many accounts of tax evasion is Captain Blackthorne responsible for?

A:  Surprisingly, only 1 (at least that we're aware of).

 

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