Head hung in shame the Venerator answers your question, "I sought wisdom, but found lies. Beware, they sound the same to desperate ears, Oathsworn." With that the Venerator fades into the mist.

Leaving the strange encounter behind, you continue on up the path and finally spot a familiar sight - The Wire Road. Its thick, iron cable has always led you to safety and as you take hold of it you are filled with a sense of renewed purpose.