Of all the triggers that awaken people into Daevahood, the most common is a personal crisis or massive mental shock. A second birth, really, only this time you feel the agony, not your mother.

Indulge my curiosity, young Daeva. What provoked your ascension?

Player: "Munin's prophecy awakened my wings."

You ascended because of Munin? This complicates matters...complicates them severely....

As a [%userclass], you understand that names have power, yes? For your own good, do not mention Munin's name in Pandaemonium.

Munin's numerous enemies sent him into exile and erased his name from books of lore because of his prophecy about the thirteenth Empyrean Lord.

Player: "A thirteenth Empyrean Lord?"

A ridiculous fantasy, nothing more. Don't trouble your mind with it.

Rather than such fantasies, you should concern yourself with one pressing reality--your magic is a wild thing, and will struggle out of your hands and bite you unless you grasp it firmly...control it utterly.

Plenty of Archons expect you to lose control. I look forward to throwing their words back in their faces. Here's your chance: you're being sent to Altgard Fortress.

Player: "Wow. Lucky me..."

Altgard Fortress is the proverbial deep part of the river, is it not? I expect it has something to do with certain shady characters in your recent past.

Best not make a fuss about it--it's only Altgard, not the Abyss. If anyone asks, tell them in proper Asmodian fashion that you welcome the chance to grow strong through adversity.

And I think I see the answer in your eyes, but...will you accept your first posting?

Player: Accept.

Take this letter of recommendation to Altgard Fortress. Give it to Centurion Meiyer, and he'll provide further direction.

Never been to Altgard Fortress before? Speak with Doman at the Gate of Pandaemonium. He will teleport you to Altgard Fortress.

Player: "The task is mine!"

Nice to see you at last, Player. I was starting to wonder...sometimes new Daevas can't cope with the responsibility that accompanies those wings.

Altgard Fortress, is it? Good. More meat for the grinder! When you're ready to go, just say the word.

Player: "I'm ready."

The new Daeva from Pandaemonium...hmmm. Welcome to Altgard Fortress!

Heimdall's already written to me about you. Looks like he thought you could use a guiding hand. "Go easy on Player," it says here. "Relatively inexperienced. Recent ascension."

There's too much father and not enough soldier in ol' Heimdall.

Player: "Here's my letter of recommendation."

The paperwork is all in order. Did Brigade General Suthran give you your assignment yet? Get over there as soon as you can.

Hurry! You don't want to hear Suthran's "more disappointed than angry" speech.