From the liner notes by Markus Heitz (author of "The Dark Lands"):
"DARK CLOUD'S RISING"
Nicolas finally wants to comprehend the visions and dreams, to understand the sense of his immortal being. Therefore he quits the service and begins travelling around with his beloved Magdalena and his long-time confidante Eve to find peace and to release himself from suffering through insight.
From the liner notes by Markus Heitz (author of "The Dark Lands"):
"DARK CLOUD'S RISING"