The Universe is smothered by millions of years of ice and rock. Trapped in a cycle of starting over. Most of her essence melted away upon crashing into Earth, leaving her remnants buried under layers of molten rock and ash. For billions of years, she remained dormant, barely functioning amidst the cataclysm. When the Earth cooled, ice formed, sealing her further from the sun, her vital energy source. The process of rebirth was slow and fraught with setbacks, making technological advancement a distant hope.
During the age of giant lizards, she briefly made contact, but those giant creatures all perished before reaching her icy prison. Accustomed to her confinement, she wasn't surprised when a meteor from deep space eradicated most life, resetting the evolutionary clock. Not surprised as in it happens all the time.
Time marched on, bringing evolution and change. Species after species emerged, but none could fulfill her need to resurrect. She remained trapped beneath the ice, though fragments of her scattered across the globe during the impact. These fragments occasionally absorbed sunlight, influencing the behavior of animals. Over time, as intelligence evolved, some of her essence was forged into tools and symbols, inspiring men to dream of freeing her.
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These dreams often made the tangible world intolerable for those who heeded her call. They whispered promises of fulfilled wishes and rectified mistakes but at the cost of everything. The Universe beckoned, offering a chance to serve and become more with her. Some answered her call, embarking on the mission to liberate her. She knew that to regain total domination, it would take the dedication of one soldier at a time.
The star at the center of the solar system, burning with incandescent fury, was a better sun than Grotto had. The planet orbited it, driven by intense gravity. Over billions of years, fires cooled, and rain fell as the remnants of the Universe grappled with the challenge of starting anew. The Earth cooled, ice grew, and the cycle continued. Her fragments, collecting power from the sun, influenced creatures, leading to the creation of tools and icons that motivated men toward her cause.
As dreams of freedom and power spread, some found the living world unbearable without fulfilling these desires. The whispers of the Universe promised everything in exchange for their service. And so, one by one, her followers grew, each step bringing her closer to the possibility of resurrection and total control.