The Voidborne (episode)

"**The Voidborne (episode)**" is the fourth and final story in a sub-series named "Eternal Light". The focus of the series is to provide background lore to Christoph Quade, and fill in the blanks of his time in-between Nova Nexus and his debut as the Senior Bookkeeper.

## Story

In the final chapter of their epic journey, Christoph Quade and Seraphina faced their most formidable trial yet—a battle that would test their resolve, their love, and their strength. The forces of darkness, led by a malevolent entity known as the Voidborne, threatened to consume all realms in its eternal abyss.

The Voidborne, fueled by an insatiable hunger for power, sought to unravel the delicate balance Christoph and Seraphina had worked tirelessly to restore. It unleashed its minions, twisted and corrupted beings from the darkest corners of existence, to assault the realms and break the spirits of those who resisted.

With unwavering determination, Christoph and Seraphina rallied allies from all corners of the multiverse. Their combined forces formed a united front against the encroaching darkness. Together, they traversed treacherous landscapes and faced unimaginable horrors, wielding their powers of light and shadow as a testament to their unyielding love and resilience.

In the climactic battle against the Voidborne, Christoph and Seraphina stood at the forefront, their intertwined souls pulsating with a radiant energy. As the battle raged, they unleashed a harmonious symphony of light and shadow, their powers intertwining in a dance of unity and defiance.

But the Voidborne, sensing the strength of their bond, targeted Seraphina, knowing that her demise would fracture Christoph's spirit. In a moment of unfathomable sacrifice, Seraphina shielded Christoph from a devastating blow, taking the full force of the Voidborne's assault upon herself.

Time seemed to stand still as Christoph witnessed the life force of his beloved ebbing away. Seraphina's porcelain form shattered, her once-glowing essence flickering in a fragile embrace of fading light. With tears streaming down his face, Christoph cradled her broken form, whispering words of love and gratitude for the immense joy she had brought into his life.

In Seraphina's final moments, she entrusted Christoph with a fragment of her essence, a spark of eternal light that would forever reside within him. With her last breath, she urged him to carry on, to be the beacon of hope and love that they had fought so valiantly to protect.

Heartbroken yet filled with an indomitable resolve, Christoph unleashed an outpouring of raw power, a torrent of light and shadow that engulfed the battlefield. The forces of darkness recoiled, their grip weakening as Christoph's anguish transformed into an unwavering determination to honor Seraphina's sacrifice.

In a blinding burst of energy, Christoph emerged as a new embodiment of light and shadow—a solitary warrior carrying the legacy of Seraphina's love within his very being. With his newfound strength, he led the charge against the Voidborne, his every strike resonating with the echoes of their shared journey.

In a climactic clash of opposing forces, Christoph prevailed, casting the Voidborne back into the depths from whence it came. The realms were saved, but the cost had been immense.

As the dust settled and the echoes of battle faded, Christoph Quade stood alone, his heart heavy with grief and his soul forever marked by the love he had lost. With a solemn vow to honor Seraphina's memory, he embarked on a new path, dedicating his life to safeguarding the realms, protecting the vulnerable, and spreading the light that had blossomed from their intertwined destinies.

Though Seraphina had passed from the mortal realm, her spirit endured within Christoph's heart, guiding him as a steadfast source of strength and inspiration. And so, Christoph Quade, the bearer of Seraphina's light, embarked on a new chapter, forever carrying her essence within him as he continued to navigate the infinite realms, ensuring that love, courage, and the indomitable power of their united souls would never be forgotten.