Maxim's Crusade Against Darkness

Maxim, a self-taught Light Magician, hunts Dark Ones alone until he is discovered and recruited by the Inquisition.

increasingBearing stren­gth in each eventdecreasing

The First Kill

The First Kill The Awakening Maxim feels the call to hunt a Dark One. The Execution He kills a were-panther with his wooden dagger. The Aftermath He feels a mix of duty and horror.

The Restaurant Murder

The Restaurant Murder The Target Maxim senses a Dark Magician in the restaurant. The Kill He follows him to the restroom and stabs him. The Escape He leaves unnoticed, but Anton finds the body.

Confrontation with Anton

Confrontation with Anton The Meeting Maxim tries to kill Egor, but Anton stops him. The Argument They debate the morality of killing Dark Ones. The Stabbing Maxim stabs Anton, but Anton survives.

Meeting Gesar

Meeting Gesar The Intervention Boris Ignatievich appears and explains the Watches. The Offer Gesar offers Maxim a place in the Inquisition. The Acceptance Maxim agrees, realizing his path.

The Inquisitor's Role

The Inquisitor's Role The Witness Maxim observes the ritual on the roof. The Judgment He confirms the legality of the operation. The New Path He accepts his role as an Inquisitor.

three years before the main story

spring evening

later that night

immediately after

later, during the final night