Just For Tonight, Call Me Eric (Patreon)

Having been been separated from the crew on the first island from the black tower, Eric and Aesteal venture together through the depths of Island 3's underground caves. Through random teleports, the two land in a domain of frozen snow, ice, and harsh winds. The journey takes its toll and the ice leaves its mark. Eric picks up Aesteal and shuffles through the mountains and rivers of snow all while Ymrindle bellows in the distance.

Before they both collapse, Eric stumbles upon a castle constructed by the Alchemist. There he warms Ellen by the fire and vivid dreams bring forth the bonds which the betrayed captain wondered if he might ever desire them again. He believes he might, and casts off a harsh, domineering persona... if only for a moment.

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