Hello, Corvo. The Empress is dead, her previous daughter Emily is lost somewhere in the city. I am the Outsider and in the coming days, you will play a pivotal role. This is my mark and I have drawn you into the void, your life has take a turn, for sure. There are forces beyond and in this world, they will now serve your will, men call this force “magic”. Use my gift to you and come find me.
Corvo, seek the ancient runes which bears my mark, your trials will be great in the following days. You can find these runes at shrines raised in my name, they will grant you great powers beyond those of other men. I give you this: the Heart of a living thing, molded by my hands. The heart will guide you toward my runes, tell you many secrets. Find another rune, listen to the Heart to find it, no matter how it was hidden.
How you use what I have given you falls upon you, as it has to the others before you. And now, I return you to your world, but know that I will be watching with great interest.
