*Kryzen*
The last thing I remembered was the familiar weightlessness of realm jumping. I remember holding onto Briella's hand tightly, fearing she could be lost in the dark nothingness if I let go of her. I didn't know where Drius was, nor did I care.
Suddenly, there was the bright sun of the Embervale realm and the overwhelming heaviness associated with entering an unfamiliar realm. I gasped and fought hard to stay awake but was unsuccessful, having no choice but to succumb to the darkness that consumed me.
I dreamed about Briella, of the very real fear I felt when Tian took her in his shadowy clutches. I could remember the way my heart felt like it was leaping into my throat when she cried out in pain as the dark binds tightened around her petite form.
She cried my name, trying despe
