"It deprived Nyrissa of her immortality. Even worse, it deprived her of part of her soul. The Eldest, they...

"It deprived Nyrissa of her immortality. Even worse, it deprived her of part of her soul. The Eldest, they... they extracted her ability to love. Turned it into an artifact — Briar. But the curse was not just a punishment, it was also a painful way to atone for her misconduct. Nyrissa was promised forgiveness once she helped to destroy one thousand kingdoms. Each kingdom destroyed became a grain of dust dropped into a magic cup called 'the Apology.' And as you are aware, the cup is almost full..."