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Dramm took over as caretaker of the Wizard's Peak following the events with the Eye. The sorcerer gave Caribdus a respectful burial and set the man's affairs in order. Dramm studied the tomes and notes Caribdus left behind and discovered the old man had been researching a number of hidden artifacts throughout the world. He set about unraveling these notes and eventually locating some of these magical pieces.
Months passed and life in the Crossings returned to normal. Ezekia was active in restoring the Council with new members who would in turn restore the city. Dramm amassed a respectable living based on his magical research and the occasional enchanted item he managed to uncover. Ezekia's help quickly earned him recognition and funding from the council as well as private magical researchers. Dramm took pleasure in the simple act of research and discovery of magical theory and power, while Ezekia directed his efforts to valuable application for cities and towns in the region.
Dramm and Ezekia passed the years together, driven by Ezekia's works and his research. In time they had a family, daughters that shared their parent's affinity for magic. Their children grew up and moved away, and the two grew older. Ezekia passed away quietly, and Dramm left the city soon after for a quieter life.
Shen found his old friend living in a tower built not far from where Brace had once stood. The land here had become more vibrant since the Mother's influence dissipated. Dramm had lived long, a side effect of his magical research and healing power, but age came for him as it did anyone. Of the original group, only Shen still lived alongside Dramm. Father Death had gifted the priest with what was promised. Now he stood at Dramm's door, the old Sorcerer seeing him truly smile for the first time after many many years...