The end of an Era has come. Magic is broken. New Heroes are needed to face the challenges of the new Age!
By the time you question him, after dinner between the battle and the message about the earthquake; he has managed to put down the sickle and scythe. He is seated, which you have not seen him do yet. His appearance has not changed.
.. I nervously ask him.. " Do you need to rest? I KNOW.. I KNOW.. that doesn't make sense.. but.. it's been a long day for you."