[ The trembling at their feet grows, as does Trahearne's anxiety. His constant reminders to himself to stay on task are beginning to lose their meaning. Yet his eyes never leave the structure before them, and in the haze of his dream he begins to piece things together. ]
Because destiny dictates that I cleanse this land. I must know every grain of sand, every crevice in its geography so that I know where to even begin.
[ It's the truth. The explanation sounds practiced, because how many times has he needed to explain himself to every passing Lionguard and merchant why he ever dares venture into this cursed land?
He doesn't give time for Adelis to respond, though. He nods to the structure before them. It looms in its indeterminate distance. ]
I fear we are in the deepest heart of Orr. We...need to hurry, and get out of here. Because of that's Arah, then--
[ The ground shakes, and Trahearne stumbles in his steps, but never breaks his stride. A dark shadow casts over them, stealing what little sunlight had been filtering through the sickened clouds. ]
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Because destiny dictates that I cleanse this land. I must know every grain of sand, every crevice in its geography so that I know where to even begin.
[ It's the truth. The explanation sounds practiced, because how many times has he needed to explain himself to every passing Lionguard and merchant why he ever dares venture into this cursed land?
He doesn't give time for Adelis to respond, though. He nods to the structure before them. It looms in its indeterminate distance. ]
I fear we are in the deepest heart of Orr. We...need to hurry, and get out of here. Because of that's Arah, then--
[ The ground shakes, and Trahearne stumbles in his steps, but never breaks his stride. A dark shadow casts over them, stealing what little sunlight had been filtering through the sickened clouds. ]
--that, is Zhaitan.
[ And he dare not look up. ]