“How did Erlik escape after the destruction of the Darkhold?  That’s a very good question, Jerilyn, and the answer is complex.  On one level, you could say that the Necessity saved him.  With the Prophecies unfulfilled, the Eternal Conflict remained and Erlik was necessary.  But, on another level, Majestrix saved him.  Bound by her ancient vow, she had no choice.  She was the servant of the Balance as much as Kandol was, despite her great power.  I think she dreamt of the Reckoning while she wandered the Void, long before she and Zuras brought forth the Craeylu.  How else can you explain the existence of the Darkstar? ”  The Wizard of the Blue Lagoon