The Hands of Fate

In McGrath's tower(4:20), Fate's Chosen look around. Alexander can tell that Kireen has been dominated for a long time. McGrath addresses them, telling them that it's Leona and Kesra that he wants. He says that Atlas can have Lorekeeper, but, when Leona goes to take it from him, she runs into an invisible cage. Atlas asks what would happen to his friends if he takes Lorekeeper and leaves, and McGrath says his attachment to them is unfortunate. As Atlas is talking to them, Leona tries to cast Hold Person on McGrath and Kireen. McGrath is able to resist, but she succeeds on holding Kireen. Atlas to snatch Lorekeeper from McGrath, but his hand goes through an illusory form.

McGrath tells them(16:35) that, for nearly 3 decades, he's been seeking revenge for what Leona's mother has done. His twin sister, Sage ran away with Rodolpho Macierre, and they had a child, Vera. As it turns out, their bloodline is special, as is the Macierre bloodline, and Venvyre approached them, wanting to use Vera's power for good. Sage and Vera both died mysteriously soon after that. He watched Leona and Kesra grow up over the years, and now he's trapped them there to lure Venvyre to him.

Alexander continues to banter(22:15) back and forth with McGrath, who claims that the tower itself has been raising dead. Alexander says he's realized that this tower was built by Zondarria. Meanwhile, Leona messages Atlas, asking him if he can get the collar off of Kireen's neck. He tries, but Kireen pulls away and slashes him with her greatsword, the Hold Person having worn off.

Alexander begins to cast(31:15) Tiny Hut within the Force Cage, while McGrath admits that he has already summoned Venvyre. Leona and Atlas spot McGrath's actual form hiding in the back of the room, as well as 3 Wights off on one side of the room. Alexander whispers to Kesra to charge McGrath when they figure out where he is.

Kesra asks McGrath(36:49) what he did to Kireen. He tells her that she's under the influence of a powerful spell. Leona tries to Misty Step through the cage, but is unable to get through. Alexander finishes his Tiny Hut. McGrath decides he doesn't like it, and reaches into the Force Cage and dispels the hut. Leona grabs McGrath's hand, and Kesra's sword slashes through McGrath's arm.

McGrath, infuriated(47:55), blasts all five of them with necrotic energy. Kesra grabs Leona's shoulder, taking some of the damage for her. Alexander takes McGrath's arm from Kesra, and he and McGrath exchange several more spells at each other. Atlas leaps over Kireen, throwing his spear at McGrath. McGrath casts a bolt of lightning, which knocks out Kesra and Alexander.

Atlas runs up and over the force cage(1:04:12), driving his spear into McGrath, and striking him several times. Kireen appears at McGrath's side, attacking Atlas to defend McGrath.

Leona gets Kesra and Alexander back up(1:18:30), telling McGrath that they'll stop fighting, as Atlas and Kireen continue to duel, with Atlas getting knocked unconscious. He has a vision of his homeland, of his parents smiling and waving, of his sisters saying goodbye. He remembers Sura telling him that he will die on this continent.

As the wights surround Atlas(1:27:43), Leona uses Misty Step again, this time successfully getting through the force cage, to right on top of Atlas. She calls out to McGrath, telling him to call them off. The wights attack her instead of Atlas, wounding her. Alexander blasts through two of the wights with Bone Spur, and McGrath appears next to Alexander, cutting off his arm, and rendering him unconscious.

Leona once again(1:39:32) heals Alexander and Atlas, putting her hands up as McGrath demands, telling him they're done fighting. The force cage drops, and Elden starts to advance on McGrath, but Leona stops him. A tense standoff ensues, with Fate's Chosen preparing themselves, but not overtly attacking for a moment.

Atlas springs into action(1:49:33), charging McGrath and hip-checking him to the ground while wrapping his whip around his neck. McGrath tries to get off a spell, but Alexander counterspells it away as Elden pounces on McGrath as well. As Atlas continues to wail on him, Kesra also charges across the battlefield to join in. Kireen defends McGrath, knocking Kesra unconscious.

McGrath Misty Steps(2:06:06) away from his attackers, and the Summer Eladrin form of Venvyre steps through. McGrath pulls a globe off of his cane and rolls it to her. Venvyre stands between Fate's Chosen and Alexander and faces him, distracting McGrath enough that Alexander manages to land a killing blast of green energy on him.

Venvyre turns(2:17:48) and fixes her eyes on Leona, telling her to come to her. When Leona hesitates, Venvyre says "I will remember this", and begins to walk away. Leona tells her to stop and asks what it means that she's there. Venvyre says that she has other things to do, and invites Leona to come along. Leona declines, and Venvyre gates away.

Fate's Chosen dispatches the wights(2:21:52), Atlas retrieves Lorekeeper, and Elden gives Alexander his arm back. Kesra approaches Kireen, just standing there staring for a moment. Kireen pulls off the choker and bracers, and then reaches up and touches Kesra's hair. Kesra slowly pulls her into a hug, and Kireen buries her face in Kesra's neck. Kesra begins crying, apologizing over and over again for not finding her. Kireen tells her to stop, saying that it wasn't Kesra's fault, and that she thought she taught Kesra better than to apologize.

As Kireen asks(2:32:49) if any of Kesra's friends can get them out of here, Alexander tries to loot the body of McGrath, but the body turns into ash. Atlas walks over and inspects the telescope, discovering that it can teleport them anywhere that they can picture.

The group debates for a moment(2:38:14) before deciding to go to Wolfecrest. Alexander and Atlas teleport, and Kireen says that she needs to return to her home. Kesra fills her in on her father's death, and Kireen removes her armor, tells Kesra that she will find her again, and teleports away.