But the Shadows were only defeated, not destroyed. It was the last time the Ancients walked openly among us. The last great war against the Shadows was 10,000 years ago.
They battled each other over and over across a million years. The Shadows were old when even the Ancients were young. A few stayed behind watching and waiting for the day when they may be needed. Not all of the First Ones have gone away. Some simply disappeared.ĭelenn, I'm sure this is all very fascinating but what does any of this have to do with Morden? Slowly, the First Ones explored beyond the rim never to return. Vast and timeless, they taught all the younger races to explore and create great empires. Once, long ago, they walked among the stars like giants. There are beings in the universe billions of years older than any of our races. The greatest nightmare of our time is waiting for you.
Once you know his secret, once you know what we have known for the last 2 years, you will not sleep well again. If this is the only way, then we will give you those answers. Not until I get some answers once and for all. If you do not release him, everyone here is in considerable danger. You will simply have to trust us, Captain. You, too? The both of you? Who is this guy? What is so important about him?
