Age 19

Life, Identity

• Pietro Alder gives Warren an ultimatum: leave home and do not return until he becomes strong enough to reclaim the honor of the Alder name.
• On the eve of his departure, Helena confesses her feelings to Warren. She admits her admiration for his character and urges him to stay safe.
• Warren leaves Afield, beginning his four-year journey of self-discovery, choosing not just physical strength but also intellectual and moral growth as his goal​.