When Richard find out that he is the only one of his friends who remember Kahlan (his wife) he felt discouraged and lost in this world that became a lonely place to live without his reason to live (again his sweet wife). When he realize that his thoughts are right 'cause his magic protected him, he tried anything to find Kahlan also go against his friends opinions. After when Shota said to him that she could help him finding Kahlan he swore he will do everything in his power to find some help, Shota exploited this words and ordered him to give his sword (The Sword of Truth not a simple sword) to Samuel who were a false Seeker before him and in the name of the love of his wife he gave it to Samuel only to know two world that could help him: "Chainfire" and "the Deep nothing". What do you think of al the sacrifices he did for his lover????
" I'm the one of the prophecies. I AM Fuer Grissa OSt Drauka. I'm the true Seeker of Truth because I'm the only one who could make the blade become white. I'm Lord Rahl and I'm searching my Mother Confessor......."