You can sacrifice your "beloved" to the dragon in exchange for becoming the immortal ruler of Gransys.
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You travel through the land of Gransys to the capital, Gran Soren, to become strong enough to slay the dragon and reclaim your heart. You can sacrifice your "beloved" to the dragon
As the Arisen, you gain the ability to command Pawns , soulless beings from "the Rift" who serve you blindly. You defeat the dragon and eventually the current
You defeat the dragon and eventually the current Seneschal, taking their place. You can then choose to end the cycle entirely by using the Godsbane blade on yourself. The Dark Arisen Expansion (Bitterblack Isle)
Upon confronting Grigori, it is revealed that the cycle of Arisen and Dragon is an "Endless Chain" designed to find a successor for the Seneschal (the god-like guardian of the world). The Endings: