By taking sides, Ryder had broken his vow of neutrality. And so the Sisters of Fate had stripped him of his powers, taken away his immortality and turned him into a powerless mortal. He was now destined to spend the rest of his days on earth as a helpless old man. The realm of purgatory, which was once his home, had shut its doors on him forever.
The Three Sisters of Fate were cruel in passing their judgement. Though Ryder had saved countless lives by vanquishing Balan, they offered him no sympathy. In their eyes, he was guilty and deserved to be punished. The laws of the immortals were unduly harsh, but Ryder didn't complain. Over the course of time, he had watched those he cared about die in front of his eyes, even though he had the power to save them. The unshakeable sense of guilt ha
