Arc 2 Prologue - The Omen Sect's Return
Before the quick and decisive battle against Viscount Baldo and his army, the return of the Omen Sect’s numerous species was required to answer the call of Lord Vicegerent. The very first species that were on the top of the list would be the Dark Elves. They were one of the few species that were commanded by the previous Vicegerent to remain hidden even before the Omen Campaign. In truth, if the Drows had fought alongside their people against the nations of the Coalition Act, it would have almost been certain that the Omen Sect would not have fallen far from grace. However, the mission was given solely to the Dark Elves.
In the massive crystal hall of Holy Manalum, the Drows were lined in organized rows with the King of the Dark Elves, Shadow King Thranduil, and his two sons, Prince Regasus, and Prince Reflos, at the front.
Step. Step. Step…
Steps were heard clearly in the great, quiet hall.
“My beloved, those that cling to Our command close to their hearts. Rise, We wish to gaze upon you all,” Lord Vicegerent said with a volume that reverberated throughout the massive crystal palace.
In unison, the Dark Elves lifted their heads and gazed upon the one donned in a divine, priestly garment.
“We have awaited for the time when your Grace calls upon us, waiting for the moment in which we may hear your voice once again,” Shadow King Thranduil said.
A soft smile appeared on Lord Vicegerent’s face. Jinn activated his power cosmic and the Drows felt something not felt for a long time.
In a rare instance when Lord Vicegerent addresses his people, he broke off from King’s speech and spoke personally to King Thranduil, “I make for a horrible ruler to have burdened someone like you to remain hidden.”
“A command from Lord Vicegerent is a command from Soa. If the command was to remain hidden until the end of time, then we would have humbly submitted ourselves to your will.”
Lord Vicegerent smiled at the words spoken by the Shadow King and approached him, “We grant thee a most generous reward for remaining true to Our promise.”
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The Dark Elves kneeled and personally received the reward for completing their mission that lasted thousands of years.
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Similar to the Dark Elves, the Berserk Dwarves also received a mission from the previous Vicegerent to remain hidden. Though Dwarves often seclude themselves in their gigantic mountains, only, their mission was uniquely different. Berserk King Oghren and his people would receive their audience with Lord Vicegerent as well.
“My old friends, it is a welcoming sight to behold the red hair of the Berserk Dwarves,” hailed Lord Vicegerent.
Much like the previous audience, rows of armored Dwarves organized in regiments with their King at the front, kneeling, presented themselves in front of the Ruler of the Seven Heavens.
“King Oghren, it is a pleasure to meet the line of the Berserk King, pioneers of the Berserk Aura,” On a rare occasion, Lord Vicegerent Jinn bowed lightly.
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“To receive such a bow from someone like you…” Tears welled up and dropped from the face of the red-bearded King. Although named as such because of the way they fight, Berserk Dwarves also hold emotions as explosive as their nature.
“To those who withhold from that which is blessed and cursed by The Almighty, we grant a most lofty reward to those who have suppressed their anger.”
The Berserk Dwarves received their due reward for having submitted to the will of Lord Vicegerent. It would be a reward directly proportional to suppressing their god-given gift, berserk (anger).
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Not all species were summoned to answer the call of Lord Vicegerent. After all, the Omen Campaign had almost destroyed the once-powerful, Omen Nation. Consequently, the population of numerous species had been greatly reduced, some more than others. Lord Vicegerent fully understood. When the time comes, they would return to their rightful place. For now, the recovery of the Omen Sect was beginning to take place. And, it would start by calling upon several species such as the Giant Tribe.
The Giant Tribe led by Kongol Gigas was the disciple of the Demonic Teacher, Elder Shin Sarutobi. During the Omen Campaign, the Giant Tribe received the brunt of the damage as is displayed by the population present at the holy court. Unlike the Dark Elves and the Berserk Dwarves, the Giant Tribe did not number the hundreds.
“The origin of the Human race, the Giant Tribe,” a glorious proclamation from Lord Vicegerent. “The ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Kongol Gigas, step forward and receive thy blessing.
The Dark Elves, the Berserk Dwarves, and the Giant Tribe received heavenly blessings as their reward for the countless sacrifices they made for the sake of the Omen Sect. It was a reward not seen in this world. And, they would make great use of the rewards gifted to them to enact a revenge straight from the heavens.