The Sanctum is basically impenetrable while guested by an Orb. so Babylon shall fall, you say? You worry too much, Alexander is toothless without an Orb. Daniel? Like the prophet thrown into the lion's den? Tell me - are you among the lions, Daniel? You want to stop Alexander? Oh my. While I remain the same, aged not by time, but by anguish. I've seen them take their fathers' places, and they too will grow old and pass away. They all know I am the one and same Alexander who helped their fathers and grandfathers to found this great Order. Once in a while someone will notice me and lose themselves in a silent cower before regaining their senses. In court, the order of the Black Eagle spew their politics at each other while I sit quietly in place, willfully forgotten.
If I can't return home now, I shall perish. The Black Eagle fears me and after Napoleon's defeat it is only a matter of time before they will demand my head on a platter. There is little I can do to redeem myself. I am a monster to them, a demonic sultan perched on a dark mountain top. Is it you, my love, I miss the most, or is it perhaps myself? I know what I have become, I am not blind.How am I to trust him with the truth? What cruel irony that I have to do unto him what Agrippa did unto me. Will he be able to accept this in the end? My love, I've seen evil in him. He is tainted by the approaching Shadow and will not be able to pass the gate. I fear for Daniel, for he is reckless.It was I who in all fairness should have entered that gate. I have done so much for you and I have gained nothing in return. From where I came, mankind is not even wasted a breath, yet I bow to you. When will it be my turn? Have I not shown restraint? My patience spans centuries.I weep for them, they lust for power without restraint, where I only crave fair judgment and a safe return. As long as I am able to think of you and long for a life together, I know I'm better than the others. When I find myself doing terrible things, I take comfort in you. If it wasn't for the thought of you, my love, I wouldn't be able to go on. No, you fool! You killed us - you killed us both!.As you gain your freedom, will you deny me mine? We are so close now. Trapped in a world I no longer recognize. Why would I take such extreme measures to save your life? Maybe, I'm saving mine too. You are still tainted - branded by the Shadow. Do you see, Daniel? A whole other world - isn't it beautiful? I can finally return.There's still time before the Shadow catches up with you. sacrifice? Come, help me finish the ritual. After all, it has always been your life we were fighting for. Is vengeance really what you seek? I hoped you of all people could appreciate the grave nature of this situation. It saddens me to see you filled with such hate.Are you so blind that you see no good in me? Or evil in Agrippa? Such comforting concepts - but hardly applicable. Tell me, is everything nice and clear now? Am I the villain? Good and evil. I see Agrippa convinced you to run some errands.I was wondering if you were going to show up.How you would face the Orb's Shadow and save our work - and me? I will grant you another chance to redeem yourself. You never did finish what you set out to do.
Did you really drink from the Amnesia mixture? It does explain so much of your behavior. Quite frankly, I'm not sure what to do with you. It is curiosity in league with your selfishness that is killing us both. If you had accepted your fate and submitted to the Orb when you first discovered it, none of this would have happened. How do you justify your violence? Is it for the greater good? Are you doing the world a service? It is you who caused all this pain and death.
5.10 Letter Regarding the Discovery of an Orb.5.4 Regarding Closing of the Wine Cellar.