Was this all there was left to him? He laughed bitterly in his anger. His end was so meaningless, much like his life.

You could go back, the voices informed him. There is a way.

How? he wanted to know. Show me!

There is also a price, they said.

He would pay it, whatever it was!

The magic overwhelmed him, twisting his body into an unfamiliar form.

Do you understand? the voices asked. Will you do your duty?

He did. He would. It was well worth it.

Then go.

An eagle owl emerged like an arrow from beyond the veil.

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