The Fall of Water V

Belatedly, you recognize that the pedestal is in fact a tomb, and on top is the figure that looks vaguely human, arms crossed but one hand held open. As you inspect the figure, you feel the dagger pull itself towards the figure and in a moment of instinct, you take the dagger and place it in the carved hand.

“Child, I was Zho, Guardian of Water. You have returned the dagger Vail betrayed Zho with, and in doing so have righted a terrible wrong in the world. Here is our memory, the Golden Leaf stands with Rys. Take it and learn of our terrible past and the burden you now carry.”