Ackster's core—the very essence of his being—was made up of two sides. The dark side represented his obsession and the darkness of his heart's willingness to do anything to reach his goals. The bright side represented his desire for peace.
The miasma had destabilized the balance and strengthened the dark side.
But there was one thing both sides had in common. It was Ackster's craving for life. He wanted to live no matter what.
The miasma fanned the dark side's desire to live no matter what. And as the dark side grew and threatened to overpower the bright side, it stimulated the bright side's wish for survival.
The powers of Ackster's Ichor raged, further encouraging each other and Ackster's want for survival. It was a fierce battle with everything that was Ackster doing its best to live.
But the will to live and the willingness to fight to live wasn't enough. The instability and miasma were too much.
