Runas the Nightborne
In our timeline, Runas the Shamed was a Nightfallen, a mana-addicted Nightborne that we met during the story of Azsuna. Runas was ashamed to be caught draining dragon whelplings of their mana, and agreed to help the Blue Dragonflight in the area to make amends. At the time, the dragon Senegos seemed to be dying, but Runas helped us redirect mana to the flight, revitalizing Senegos and allowing the already ancient dragon to live a few more years. It was thanks to Runas’s help that Senegos got to see the Dragon Isles again.
Sadly, Runas himself completely succumbed to his hunger, and transformed into a mindless withered.
Runas the Shamed says: This hunger is consuming my very mind. It is taking every ounce of my energy to just… just…
Runas the Shamed says: Can you hear me, my friend?
Runas the Shamed says: I… I can not see you anymore.
Runas the Shamed says: I think… perhaps it is time to say goodbye, then.
Runas the Shamed says: Thank you, my friend, for letting my last few hours mean something.
Runas the Bright
When we visit an alternative past version of the Nighthold during the Reforging Tyr questline, we run into a perfectly healthy Runas! Here, he is happily researching Tyr’s disc on behalf of the alternative timeline Elisande. According to Alydrus’ Research Notes, which can be found nearby, Runas is considered one of the more promising researchers working on the project.
Runas himself also seems extremely happy and at peace, and quite willing to let us pass. In fact, he senses a connection – which is strange, because it was never this Runas that we met. Still, after the heartbreaking ending to his story in Legion, it’s nice to see at least one Runas living his best and brightest life.
Runas the Bright says: I do not fear you, outsiders. I know your pursuit of the disc is well-intentioned. But please do not harm the other researchers.
