Thirty years after Quova became SiceÆs apprentice, Sice was discovered by the Theocrat as a traitor, and murdered by Shadowhand assassins. Having anticipated this event, he survived as an undead lich and withdrew from the Penta Nera.
Quova took the role of High Sage in his masterÆs place, gaining access to a wealth of knowledge. Seeking power, he secretly partook of vast amounts of pure Essence, in defiance of the strictest laws of the Penta Nera.
The power warped him, becoming uncontrollable. In his pained rampage, he slew Mara Valkarin founder of the Order. Afterwards, and grief-stricken, Quova appealed to Serge Valkarin to aid in his escape. Only after helping his friend did Serge discover that Quova had slain his mother.
Pursued by Baron Evanger, who also advocated ValkarinÆs death for his role in QuovaÆs escape, the Scarred Outcast fled to his ancient home of Blackrock.
