Blackfeather Woods The demons of our past lives

It came as no surprise to Damien that Vaati had been the author of Blackfeather Woods' defeat. He hadn't really had the chance to actually see the child grow up from up close, but he had always sensed trouble in his aura. A lot of potential indeed, but Damien hadn't had the chance to show him the right path. A pity.

Damien grumbles as Kove explains how they were forced to abandon their home. He couldn't help thinking that had he not stepped down from leadership none of that would have happened. It was all his fault in some way. I'm so sorry. I should have been here to fight for our home. he offered as an apology taking the blame.

Then the turn came for listing the survivors and loyal wolves who remained with Blackfeather Woods. Astrid's name sprang Damien's ears forward, it was relieving knowing that he would still have his chance to ask for her forgiveness. But aside from her ward and the mute, no Melonii remained. Their story was little more than one of disloyalty and desertion. The first one to leave had been Kendra, and it had all been downhill from there.

Damien made no comment about Potema's last brood. He had troubled feelings about the little monsters, still being convinced that they were some sort of test from Sithis, yet thinking they were the living proof that Potema's womb was cursed. She had brought little else than disappointments and deserters to the world. What about my sister? And Miraak? he asked, noticing there had been no mention of them at all. Could it be possible that he was the only Melonii left?