After hours of traveling alongside Lady Aethelwyn towards the cursed grave of Gydal, Dean's mind was consumed by the revelations and knowledge he acquired through their conversations. Lady Aethelwyn had enlightened him about the dark secrets of the Ebon Order, delving into the depths of their sinister practices and the names of key leaders who oversaw different branches responsible for recruiting and training their nefarious members.
Among these leaders, Dean learned about the enigmatic Lord Cain, who miraculously remained alive, as well as his loyal knight, Ivan, who stood faithfully by his side. Though Dean had never encountered Cain or Ivan personally, he had heard tales of them from his two friends who had served under their command. It was Cain who had taken them in after they left Dean alone with Luna in that fateful forest.
