Stygia

At last! I've found my way to the realm of Hades! Now only one obstacle lies before me...

The ferryman says nothing as I step aboard and pay the two coins. He sighs and begins rowing, and that's when Stygia speaks.

"Why do you perform this fool's errand? I could make you forget her. Forget all your woes. All you must do is drink."

Somehow, the river gets within my mind. For one moment, all I want to do is bend down and drink from the river. My mouth dries, my throat stings...

However, in a moment it has passed. Somehow, my resolve returns. There is nothing that will stop me in my quest, I am certain of it.

The black maw of the Underworld stretches before me, and I know what I must do.