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Kalthus' Font into the Immortals' Palathon Vault, where the binding stone is being stored. In the ensuing fight, Devyn is killed and Jak is knocked unconscious. He awakens one month later in Seren with Luna explaining that Sandrakk has blocked access to the ley lines. Once Jak realizes his connection to the binding stone allows him to still access magic, he restores the Immortals' abilities. After defeating Sandrakk's new lieutenant, Morbane, Jak and Luna find the Wound expanding from the magic used to restrict Aveum's abilities.
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