I. Gardens of the Moon · Chapter 4
Paran's Resurrection by Oponn
Captain Ganoes Paran is murdered by a Claw agent but is saved by the intervention of Oponn, the Twins of Luck. He returns to life with a magical sword and becomes entangled in divine politics.
Outcome
Paran survives but is marked by the gods. He begins his transformation from naive soldier to key player in the struggle between divine and mortal powers.