The Great Ascetic's Counsel

To the west of here is Zosim Coast, named after a great ascetic who lives there. Before he devoted his life to serving the Light, he was Zosim Nikulin, a fearless Kanian warrior.

In the Great Astral Campaign he and I fought side by side, shoulder to shoulder. When you're up against giant Astral demons, you tend to take any allies you can get. And this may sound a little treasonous, but he was a very admirable man and an incredible fighter.

If anyone knows more than me about demons, it's Zosim. Besides, as I spent all these years walking the roads in my army boots, he's been improving his mind and body. The flow of pilgrims seeking his blessing does not cease.

Who knows, perhaps his insight will reveal truths we could have never imagined. I wouldn't bother him over trifles, but right now we cannot do without his advice.

You seek information about the Edge of Eternal Night? Once, a long time ago, a June temple stood there that was called the Temple of Endless Night. No traces of it exist anymore - the earth cracked and the temple slipped into the Astral. But in its place emerged a Site of Power, the most powerful one in the Holy Land.

Since then it has been contaminated by demon worshippers. Now the place is full of darkness. They say something similar has happened in Asee-Teph, but the destruction here is much more serious.

The demonic disciples have amassed great strength, and they sow more evil every day. There is only one way that I can think of that will defeat them. But it is a very difficult feat...