“Regardless of how we escaped, we know that evil incarnate is loose upon the world. Aeshma will waste no time gathering the daevas into an army to eradicate humankind. As servants of Oromasd, it is our sacred duty to oppose the forces of Rimahn and defeat the tide of evil that threatens to overwhelm us.”
The prince’s handsome face took on an expression of solemn determination as he spoke. “The prophet’s vision was that I and the wizard Jafar al-Sharif must recover the pieces of the Crystal of Oromasd and unite the armies of mankind to fight in the battle against Rimahn that is sure to come. This responsibility I accept, though the effort may be beyond me and I may die in the attempt.
“But the prophet’s vision was for me. I speak now about the fate of you who have served me so faithfully.
