#It'll be interesting to see how Alz'Ein reacts as the upcoming war unfolds

[vaalthus]

The Lost Ateala (spoilers)

Ah hell, this is about to be depressing isn't it?

Yep super depressing. You know now that I think about it, I never really fully digested how horrifying this whole ordeal has been for Veyla. One day you're living peacefully on your homeworld only for the stuff of nightmares you had only heard stories about suddenly returns and starts slaughtering your people seemingly out of nowhere. But he doesn't stop there, no no no, that would be too easy, he then enslaves some of you, yourself included, by pulling on a fire within you that makes you seek out the pain and destruction of your loved ones. A terrifying prospect but at least it keeps you from remembering your planet has been reduced to a smoking crater.

For a brief time, you escape him, your mind now your own you have the ability to once again think about that daunting fact. At least you have the knowledge that some of your people made it out of Somorah and have something resembling home in a foreign world with heroes willing to protect. Except, you begin to feel that all too familiar pull reaching deep inside you in an effort to force you into submission. The worst part is you know you can't fight it forever. The second worst part is you know this likely means the one responsible for all this pain and misery inside you is on his way to hurt you and those you love and he's likely going to make you be the one responsible for all of it and just for shits and giggles I might add.

I've said it before, but I genuinely do love that Alz'ein isn't labeling Veyla as a traitor right out the gate. It characterizes how much she actually she cares more about things beyond strength and combat.

Also I just love how Alz'Ein immediately gives Nirios the death stare the moment he would even suggest that Veyla's sanity couldn't be safeguarded in favor of the greater good. This woman is clearly at her wits end with all the loss and sacrifices that have and likely will be made and I love to see it.