Often times, fear is depicted as an obscene creation, the representation of all that is profane and profound.
A psychological adverse reaction to mysteries and dangers, be they rational or otherwise.
Every being with a soul had the potential to feel it.
It gripped the heart like a vice, offering both salvation and damnation.
When he felt his blade cut into nothing, Cain felt fear.
Its grip was cold and uncaring around his heart, unlike a mother's embrace.
The moment that fear enveloped him, he felt a crushing force come at him from the side..
It smashed into his ribs, breaking a few and tearing his flesh.
With a boom, his body was sent flying into the distant crashing waves, his body bouncing on the waves a few times.
Just before the churning waves could swallow him, Cain regained his composure and balance.
Steadying himself above the waves, he had just enough time to use {Hell Step} again, rapidly changing his position.
