Blatt Meister Ascheriit was slain by his allies and was branded a traitor. Now, 20 years later, he is back with a new name, Köinzell, and a thirst for vengeance. Köinzell arrives at the border wall, Thousand Stonespears, at the Border City of Rielde-Velem. Here, he sets about infiltrating an underground monastery of corrupt monks. ©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

During a deadly exchange against Rangzatz, Köinzell is thrust down to the depths of the underground monastery. However, Köinzell had visited this fortress with Ergnach in the past. And now, as Köinzell fends off the elite warrior monks, he releases the magic circle spell his comrade had once sacrificed his life to conjure. ©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium

When Köinzell reaches the Seven Heroes' encampment, he is forced to confront the immense power and glory his former comrades have amassed since they murdered him in cold blood. Despondent, Köinzell is standing in the rain when a masked avenger makes an attempt on his life.©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX, Übel Blatt Production Consortium