Veddi, forgive me. When I had heard of the captain's intentions, I had to come, doomed though we may be. Our people have suffered for too long under the lich. This outlander claims to be a slayer of gods and dragons, and if these tales are true—if there is even a shred of hope that we may succeed—I can't sit this one out. I'm sorry I lied to you. If I make it back, I won't leave again.