There was a peaceful kind of silence raining down over the Vale. It brought fond memories back to the chimera, now glad on some level that he was finally home. But the picture didn't complete itself until Alric smelled the familiar scent of his father. Hexx was now approaching, his black figure now just a few feet away from him.

That same familiar cold voice reached his ears, though Alric knew better. Father was glad to see him again, glad that his beloved son was now home. Yes, I did. I'm sorry it took so long, Pa. The same stoic face looked back at Hexx, this one carrying vermilion in the eyes instead of steel silver. Are the others here? What have I missed? Alric was unsure of what to expect, so prepared himself for what was to soon come.