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.
Upon uncovering their allegiance, Cale's superior frames Shora as being unfaithful in his presence, prompting him to leave the monastery and venture into the world. Following Shora's murder to prevent Cale from ever returning, it is revealed to be part of a broader scheme to have Cale fulfill his destiny as ruler of Kethenecia, orchestrated in part by Richard, who assumes the role of Cale's guardian.