Von

**Spoiler Alert!!!**

Von is an NPC we meet several times during our adventure in Penumbra. Von will give us several elements that we need to advance in the game. In addition, he will reveal several stories that will give more meaning to the world of Penumbra.

## Lore

Von is the last Fire Guard, the only survivor of the Fire Keep raid. He has been protecting the Fire Keep for centuries and has been waiting for someone capable of destroying the shadows that haunt the land of Penumbra. He has a great knowledge of the history of Penumbra, he has probably witnessed the events that led to the kingdom's ruin.

Von probably belonged to a group of soldiers who, along with the Gods, gave war to the shadows centuries ago. Eventually, the shadows killed all the soldiers except Von, who was the only survivor.

## Encounters

### First Encounter

Our first encounter with Von will be at Fire Keep, where the first void is located. In this encounter he tells us about what he has been doing for centuries and he will also talk about the void.

#### Dialogue

— Warrior of Light and Shadow... For a very long time... I have been waiting for you.

My name is Von. I am the last of the Fire Guards. The only survivor of the Fire Keep raid. ... For centuries I have carried out what seemed to be... a senseless task. I have protected this Abandoned Keep in name of the Fire Guards. I have protected a hopeless faith. But now... you're here. ... Penumbra awaits your blade, warrior. Time is slipping through our hands as we speak.

That glowing stone behind you... That is a Void Entrance. Throughout your journey you will come upon many more Void Entrances.

These gates are links to a forgotten realm. Known as The Void. It is where our ancestors trained. ... You must as many Void Entrances as you can. Through them embrace the Void and seek our ancestor's power. Only through this you will be able to prove your worth... And claim the Secret Power of the Guards. ... Warrior of Lights and Shadow. When the times comes... We shall meet again.

### Second Encounter

The second encounter with Von occurs when entering the Temple of Gods for the first time. Here, Von will give us the Sanctuary Stone and tell us more information about the Lords and The Queen.

#### Dialogue

— Warrior of Light and Shadow. We meet again.

Listen carefully warrior. Deep inside this temple, The Temple of Gods... When long ago ruled a spirit of balance, now lies the Queen of Darkness.

Upon reaching this temple. It seems she has felt your presence. The presence of the fire returning to the great fountain. The presence of the light. The presence of the Gods.

In fear, I believe, she has reawakened the Lords of Shadows. Three demonic beasts that nurture her power and further her cause. The cause of Black Shadow itself.

Warrior... You are our last hope.

The secret weapon of the Fire Guards. A hero of both light and shadow. Nevertheless, you cannot face the Queen herself yet.

That is a Sanctuary Stone. It's a powerful gem crafted by the Gods. You will require it in what is to come. And it will also allow you to travel instantly to any Fire Shrine you have visited.

Hunt down the Three Lords rising from their sleep. Destroy them. Find the voids created by our Ancient Masters. Overcome their challenges. Search the shadows dwelling in the land. Slay them. Roam the land of the castle, and gather the right equipment.

Only once you have defeated the Shadow Lords... will you be able to face the Shadow Queen. The time has come for you to test your power. Go now, and prove your courage.

### Third Encounter

This encounter with Von occurs in the Arcane Tunnels, in the Chamber of the 4 Flames, where we fight against Samael. Here, Von tells us the story of the seal of the 4 flames.

#### Dialogue

— Fire Guardian... we meet again. It is no mere coincidence that you have stumbled upon this chamber. Warrior... have you heard the tale of the Four Flames? ...

Thousands of years ago, when the shadows raided the Kingdom... The Great 3 Knights were corrupted. One of these great Knights was known as Lord Samael. Shrouded in darkness Lord Samael slayed one of the sacred Gods. The Lord had become a threat to the land.

The Young Arcane Brothers, a group of powerful elders... Use the powers of the sanctuary stone to seal Samael. Creating the Seal of the Four Flames. And leaving him to rest eternally in the depths of this chamber..

The tale says that once the warrior of light lights the Four Flames... Only then, will the seal be broken.

Guardian, I believe it is your task to light the flames. Lord Samael has been locked up for centuries. It is time you to destroy him.

### Fourth Encounter

This encounter occurs in the Rust Village, after having completed the Broken Boilers mission. Here, Von will give us the key that we will use to enter Sirion's prison and be able to destroy him.

#### Dialogue

— That was a noble thing you did back there. Helping those two lonely Steam House workers.

But warrior, listen to my words. The corruption in the Steam House did not appear by chance. Even though you vanquished the shadows lurking there... more dark power is being drawn to the place as we speak. Deep inside the Steam House... one of the three Shadow Lords awaits you... The power that runs through the place keeps him locked away in a secret chamber. If he is not stopped, shadow creatures will return and destroy the place.

Take this key, it will open the path to the Shadow Lord. You must destroy him. This village, and the land of Penumbra itself depend on you.

Good luck warrior. We'll meet again.

### Fifth Encounter

Here, Von will tell us the story of Beira and then he will give us the container of souls, which will be necessary to enter the sanctuary where the Lady of Ice is located and thus be able to fight her.

#### Dialogue

— Warrior of Light and Shadow. We meet again...

Let me tell you the tale.. Of an ancient warrior.

Long ago, a very powerful knight protected this frozen forest. She was known to all as Lady Beira, one of the Three Great Knights. With the power of ice she protected the Queen and the land itself. But during the Great War. Just like the others, she fell. Defeated by the power of the Black Shadow.

Her soul shattered into many fragments... And over time, the wind scattered them all throughout Penumbra. The fragments must come together again. Only her restored soul can open the path forward.

Warrior... take this.

It is known as Vessel of Souls. With it, you will be able to gather the lost soul fragments. Search for the four Soul pedestals in the land. The first lies, behind me, in the forest of the frozen leaves. The second, close to where we once first met, in the house of warriors. The third, where the fire falls, near the House of Steam. And the fourth, on a great bridge, in the Holy Gardens.

Warrior... good luck. When you reunite the fragments... The door of ice will open to your presence.