The Assurance

(melancholy music) - [Korda'a] It's so hard to believe. I keep dreaming that she's here with me and we can go home. The people of my world are sick, dying. I can never go home. I am alone. My sister was the only family I've ever known and I miss her. She left me here in the wilderness. I know her mission is important, but I still don't understand it. I always knew my sister would do something great. I didn't know what it was, but she did. And that weighed heavily on her. Ta'ani kept her secrets till the end. And all I knew was that she had more hope than most. She wanted that for me to say - Recite the poem. - (sighs) Through forest deep and desert long, I will be brave. I will be strong. I did not share her faith. A great evil has come to this world. They say there's a god that has rebelled and fallen. And that his presence creates the terrible plague that is destroying our people. - Draw the Assurance. - [Korda'a] Some find hope in an ancient drawing. They think of a sign from the gods that we will be saved. - Draw the Assurance, every day. - [Korda'a] Ta'ani believed. She had me study it and dry it over and over. I was not a good student. I suppose she was preparing me to learn who she really was, and why she had to leave. I didn't understand why the Assurance was so important, but some did. - What do you see? - [Korda'a] The few that are left gather often to learn and to look forward to a brighter day. Though, even though believers doubt they will be around to see it. One day, I was exposed and everything changed. We left our home. Went out into the wilderness and Ta'ani finally taught me about her mission. - Korda'a, there's a lot I need to tell you. The gods have blessed our family. We can do great things. (shushing) (bright music) (energy crackles) (whispering) (energy crackles) (fire whooshing) - [Korda'a] I had so many questions, but the next day, she was gone. Now I think I understand. She taught me who she was, who I am, and to believe. The people of my world are dying, but they're are not dead. Ta'ani's mission was to send me to save them. I intend to. - If others knew you existed, our lives would never be the same. - A child will come to save us. - Impossible. - Korda'a, you've been exposed. They know who you are. The fanatics will come after us. We're not safe here. We must leave. Korda'a, time for you to take your journey. - Why aren't you coming? - You know what to do. - You're the chosen one! - Korda'a, you are the Assurance. You can save us all. It was always you. - How do I know where to go? - Through forest deep and desert long. - I will be brave. I will be strong. (wind whooshing) (gentle music) (energy crackling) (earth rumbling) (creature groaning)