Corvo rose from what seemed like an eternal slumber, to once again visit a world in which he knew all too well. The breeze was gentle, yet eerie; and the world which surrounded Corvo remained still and melancholy. However, there seemed to be only one floating island in this plane. Nothing of Corvo's past seemed to reflect in the Void as it did before. Corvo paced the simple rock island, awaiting whatever may come next.

"Where...where am..I?"

As if it were clockwork, a black mist surrounded the island just as Corvo inquired about his location. A sharp series of whispers expanded throughout the Void, and invaded Corvo's ears. Then all of the sudden, the mist and soot vanished only to show a simple, yet dark looking man. The man bore a sinister, yet bleak smirk as he approached Corvo. Corvo looked up and stared into the dark, unending eyes that belonged to a being only known as The Outsider.

"Greetings, Corvo." he began cooly, "I am glad to see you are well. Not many people live as you do. However, you are an...interesting subject."

Those last words rang throughout the Void, leaving an eerie echo behind. The Outsider spoke only the truth. Corvo, who was now in his mid fifties, still seemed to be in prestine condition. Corvo also outlived many of those in Gristol, as the plague only grew worse as years went by. The only people compared to Corvo in health were those of royalty, who had elite healthcare and medicines that could never be given out to the public.

"Unfortunately, we...and I mean we, were cut short, Corvo." The Outsider stated again, still remaining calm.

Corvo's eyes widened, and The Outsider noticed his glare of confusion, and began to speak once more.

"Ah yes, Corvo. I am sorry to say that you have passed on from the real world. Then again, what is real anymore? That realm is made up of lies...one of which that led to you being here. You see, Empress Kaldwin..."

"NO! Not Emily!" Corvo shouted, beginning to show anger and sadness as The Outsider spoke of who Corvo actually thought of as a daughter.

"I apologize, but all is true Corvo. You see, Miss Kaldwin loved you, as you remained her personal bodyguard through what is now the "Age of Corpses". I do not mind what you did,Corvo, but she really learned from your...violent tactics in your prime. A professional like yourself could really worry someone, as you proved to be able to eliminate whatever stood in your path. Unfortunately, many years have passed since your best times, and technology has grown even more."

Corvo dropped to his knees in a deep feeling of betrayal. The Outsider walked up to Corvo and lifted his head to meet his eyes again. The Outsider held up a small metal ball, caked in blood.

"What you did not realize, was that Miss Kaldwin had an assassin after you. When you two went to the patio overlooking Dunwall, you were shot through the heart by a sniper. However, you still remain my most interesting subject. That is why I decided to give you another chance."

Corvo looked up in surprise as The Outsider brought forth a mask. The mask took the shape of a human skull, like the one before,except it was a bit more frightening.

"You see, Corvo, I crafted this one just for you. You can see that it has more of...my influence. A whale bone exterior can protect you more than any metal of that mortal plane. And this black smoke emitting from the back can hide you in many scenarios, if you still remain violent. Who knows...I may be able to offer you a bit of help too. Now...do what you feel is right. I will be watching."

Corvo took the mask and smiled. What was to come in the future was a mystery, but Corvo still had another chance.