Daniel

"19th of August, 1839"
"I wish I could ask how much you remember. I don't know if there will be anything left after I consume this drink. Don't be afraid Daniel, I can't tell you why, but know this, I choose to forget. Try to find comfort and strength in that fact. There is purpose. You are my final effort to put things right. God willing, the name Alexander of Brennenburg still invokes bitter anger in you. If not, this will sound horrible. Go to the inner sanctum, find Alexander, and kill him. His body is old and weak, and yours, young and strong. He will be no match for you. One last thing, a shadow is following you. It's a living nightmare, breaking down reality. I have tried everything and there is no way to fight back. You need to escape it as long as you can. Redeem us both Daniel. Descend into the darkness where Alexander waits, and murder him."
"Your former self, Daniel"