The fourth chapter introduction, Karim's chapter.Of one thing I am certain: after a brush with the Ancients, our dreams metamorphosize into nightmares. To still others, dreams represent the upwelling of the archetypes, normally hidden deep within the recesses of the human collective unconscious. Others see them as laden with symbols of our unconscious desires.

Some see them as the meaningless tossing and turning of a brain settling into a restful sleep.

Dreams: Modern psychology offers only unproven theories.

The third chapter introduction, Anthony's chapter.

Under the auspices of Emperor Charlemagne the Frank, the new Holy Roman Empire was at the height of its power. Whenever a king vows reform, the ancients move quickly to stifle it.

It is apparent that the endeavors of mankind are mere puppetry at the hands of the Ancients.

The second chapter introduction, Ellia's chapter.

I have discovered that sometimes, the fates of gods and mortals intertwine вЂ“ and legends are born. Since time immemorial, ancient peoples have dressed up their lack of knowledge as gods and demons. So perhaps this is the best place to start: I am reminded of ideas I first encountered in Sir James George FrazerвЂ™s book вЂњThe Golden Bough: A study in Magic and Religion.вЂќ We are overwhelmed by our very human need to weave a web of meaning where there may be none.

I cannot say what was the true beginning, nor am I sure of its end.

For she is the last of my line, and the last hope of humanity. Their attention turns to my grand-daughter. Whether by fate or misfortune, my family has crossed their path. Ignorant of so much, and dependent on so few. Humanity has been on the edge of extinction for two millennia. Your perceptions will not change reality, but simply colour it.

Like it or not, believe it or not as you will. This is not my story, nor even the story of the Roivas family. This wretched book is where it all began so long ago.

Bound together with the oddest magickal incantation. After finishing the game for the third - and final - time.That there were many others like me, in other places, other universes, fighting the same fight, all to serve the needs of the great Ancient, and to have my world spared, from Eternal Darkness. Something happened then, I realized that I was not the only one. Where emptiness had been, new knowledge now seeped inside.After finishing the game for the second time.I can almost see it I have a strong ally, but where? I must look toward the future my work is not yet done. There was something more, like a hole being opened in my mind, disguising the thoughts there.After finishing the game for the first time.To see those who dwell behindвЂ¦I was once a fool. To think, that once I could not see beyond the veil of our reality. And yet, as quickly as it began, it ended. This Ancient could lay the world to ruin just as easily as PiousвЂ™ would have. As I gazed up at the Ancient I had brought into this world to stop Pious', my mistake was made clear.After killing Pious, realising the Ancient she summoned would destroy her world.Now, thanks to their efforts I have three of the AncientвЂ™s essences. You forget what it means to be human Pious! The human race will never go quietly into the darkness, for as long as you have spent summoning your lord people have struggled against you.

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