Upon discovering their union, Cale's master frames Shora as being unfaithful in front of Cale, driving him from the monastery and out into the world. After murdering Shora to prevent Cale from ever returning, it is revealed to be part of a wider plot to have Cale fulfil his destiny as ruler of Kethenecia, engineered in part by Richard, who takes the role of Cale's guardian.
When Cale discovers their allegiance, he perceives Shora as being disloyal in front of him, causing him to depart from the monastery and enter the world. Subsequently, Shora is murdered to prevent Cale from ever returning, and it is subsequently revealed that this was part of a larger plan to enable Cale to fulfill his role as ruler of Kethenecia, which was partly orchestrated by Richard, who takes on the responsibility of guiding Cale.