The narrative culminates in the Age of . You discover that Saavedro's people are actually alive, but they are trapped behind a "Shield Veil" that only Atrus (or someone with his knowledge) can lower. Saavedro is not a typical villain but a broken victim; the "interesting" part of this story is that the ending depends entirely on your empathy. You must decide whether to: Return the Releeshahn book and leave Saavedro trapped. Kill Saavedro in a final confrontation.

He has spent 20 years in isolation, fueled by a desire for vengeance against Atrus. He lures you through several "Lesson Ages"—, Edanna , and Amateria —which were originally designed by Atrus to teach his sons the physical and ethical laws of the universe. A Moral Crossroads

The heart of the story lies in Saavedro's pain. Decades earlier, Atrus’s sons—the villainous and Achenar —trapped Saavedro on his home world and tricked him into believing his family and people were destroyed.

: Help Saavedro return to his people while securing the safety of the D'ni refugees. Quick Facts Developer Presto Studios (the first in the series not made by Cyan ) Playtime Approximately 7.5 to 11.5 hours Where to Download Available on platforms like Steam and GOG Myst III: Exile on Steam