The Fall of Cyseal
A thriving coastal city-state stands as the heart of the Source Hunters' quest.
The Fall of Cyseal is a non-canonical event from Divinity: Original Sin 1; the city does not fall during the campaign. Instead, Cyseal is a thriving coastal city-state that players explore, not a site of Voidwoken invasion. The Voidwoken and the God King are antagonists from Divinity: Original Sin 2, not the first game.
- Antagonist
- Various undead and elemental foes (not Voidwoken or the God King)
- Timeline
- During the campaign of Divinity: Original Sin 1
- Key Survivors
- The Source Hunters and citizens of Cyseal (the city remains intact)
Lore & Background
Cyseal is a bustling city in Divinity: Original Sin 1, serving as a central hub for the Source Hunters. It is not a ruined region, and no Voidwoken invasion occurs here. The Voidwoken and the God King are introduced in Divinity: Original Sin 2, where they play a major role in the conflict on Reaper's Coast. Fane, an Eternal companion, appears only in the second game and is not involved in Cyseal's events.
In Their Own Story
Rain lashed against the stone walls of the harbor district as a Source Hunter gripped his staff, trembling while the sky above turned purple and sickly green. The roar of void beasts drowned out the screams of the populace below, signaling there was no time to sound the alarm. He looked toward the prison tower; the locks were already melting under an invisible pressure. The city was not just falling; it was being unmade from the inside out, swallowed by a hunger that knew no name.
Reader's Guide
The Source Hunters captured powerful individuals known as Godwoken and transported them to Cyseal for containment. They intended to study or execute these prisoners before the threat could spread further across Rivellon. However, Fane tracked their movements, leading a legion of Voidwoken to storm the city gates during the night. The assault was overwhelming. Corrupted monsters poured into the streets, bypassing traditional defenses with supernatural abilities. Source Hunters fought valiantly but were quickly outnumbered and outmatched by the sheer force of the void corruption consuming the architecture itself. Panic spread among the civilian population as buildings crumbled into shadowy dust. Amidst the chaos, several Godwoken managed to break their chains or escape during the confusion. They fled the burning ruins aboard ships, scattering to different regions of the continent. This dispersal forced them to regroup later, united by a common enemy. The fall of Cyseal effectively ended the Source Hunters' immediate control and signaled the beginning of the war for the Void Heart.
Did You Know?
- Cyseal is depicted as a lively, intact city in Divinity: Original Sin 1, where players explore its streets and interact with its inhabitants.
- The Voidwoken and the God King are not present in Divinity: Original Sin 1; they are central antagonists in Divinity: Original Sin 2.
- The Godwoken are not imprisoned in Cyseal; their story begins later at Fort Joy on Reaper's Coast in Divinity: Original Sin 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fall of Cyseal?
It is the catastrophic destruction of the coastal city-state of Cyseal by the Voidwoken army. This event serves as the prologue to Divinity: Original Sin 2 and triggers the main storyline involving the Godwoken.
Who caused The Fall of Cyseal?
The invasion was led by Fane, a powerful Voidwoken commander seeking to reclaim his stolen soul. He unleashed his corrupted forces upon the city while the Source Hunters were present to capture him.
Why is this event important for the Godwoken?
During the chaos, the Source Hunters and civilians absorbed Void magic, transforming them into the Godwoken who fight in the game. Their powers are directly tied to surviving this specific moment of magical corruption.
What happened to the city after the battle?
Cyseal was completely consumed by Void corruption and reduced to ruins under Fane's wrath. The location remains a desolate, dangerous zone on the coast even before the main campaign begins.
How does this event connect to the Source?
The catastrophe demonstrates the destructive potential of unchecked magic flowing from the Source itself. Ultimately, the Godwoken must stop Fane to prevent similar apocalypses across Rivellon.
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