Chapter Three: "The Ancients and the Arrival of Technology"


The Energy Beast roared and struggled against the mighty chains. Forge grunted and turned to the others. The Ancients stood above the mighty creature that had been born out of terrible and vile magic.

"Will your chains hold?" questioned Intrepid.

"Of course they will," Forge grunted in response, insulted that the question had even been asked.

"He's just making sure," Master said then. "It took all of us to defeat the Energy Beast." He sighed heavily. "If only Light-Hope and Dark-Hope had remained on Eternia to help us subdue him, then we could have saved many lives . . ."

Unity placed a hand on her husband's shoulder. "Their role on Eternia was fulfilled. They saw to that. Now, they have left for Etheria."

Indeed they had. This was mid-way through the First Age and shortly after the Ancients split Eternia into the Dark and Light Hemisphere in an attempt to calm the growing conflicts between Good and Evil. Light-Hope and Dark-Hope had been chosen to aide in this task, and even though they had used their great power to gather the respective forces to each side, the pair had grown frustrated. They took with them a number of humans and fled to the stars – presumably Etheria.

"What can we do?" asked Strength.

"Kill it," returned Ground.

"Impossible," LifeDeath responded. "You can't kill nor destroy pure energy."

"She's right," said Nature, who would later become Science.

All of the Ancients were indeed present, being: Ground, Wind, Water, Fire, Strength, Thought, Heart, Population, Animals, Peoples, Ancients, Before, Phoenix, Nature, Sorcery, Unity, Good, Evil, Time, Space, Intrepid, Forge, Master, and a visage of Procrustus.

"It is obvious to me that no force on this world can end the threat of the Energy Beast," said Procrustus then and he turned the attention of the debate to him. "The chains which bind him maybe great, but there is no guarantee for success."

"Too true," stated Population. "Perhaps . . . containment?"

"There is nothing on Eternia that can contain him," announced Nature.

"Then perhaps we must look to the stars to assistance," replied Master. "Long ago, the Gods communicated with celestial knights called the Cosmic Enforcers. I've heard that they have amazing contraptions far beyond what we are capable of. Perhaps we must summon them."

They put it to a vote. While some of them were uncertain about the decision, it was agreed by all of the Ancients that the Cosmic Enforcers be summoned.


Days later, in the Fertile Plains, two Cosmic Enforcers arrived. One was Zodak, but the other was a man by the name of Prometheus. The Ancients were gathered to greet these two, save Procrustus, who remained the center of Eternia.

"I am Prometheus," the second Cosmic Enforcer greeted. He was taller than Zodak, and though their armor was similar, his was blue instead of red. In his hand was a massive staff with a few small monitor upon it.

"I am the leader of the Cosmic Enforcers," he continued. "Long ago in the history of your world, I helped seed this world with your ancestors. Since then, I see now that the Gods of old have fallen and the war between Good and Evil continues on."

"Indeed, that is true," returned Master. "I am Master, leader of the Ancients. It was during one such battle, I should note, that an enemy arose. The Energy Beast. A foul beast, unable to remain tamed by our strength. We ask you for assistance."

Prometheus turned to Zodak, and they both went completely silent. Thought could sense telepathy going between them, but their connection was impossible to pry. After a few long moments, Prometheus lifted his staff. There was an intense blue light from the sky that shined down behind them.

The Ancients then watched as a massive tower made completely out of technology appeared.

"A gift," Prometheus declared.

"How can we use such a thing?" asked Unity.

"There are many parts to it," Zodak said then. "I understand the nature of your powers. You all mimic or represent various forces and elements found here on Eternia. One of you must therefore become a representative of the technology."

"I shall," Nature said, stepping forward. "I have learned all there is to learn of the nature of Eternia. This new science should provide me with vast insight."

So it was decided that Nature would become Science now. He began to work with the technology immediately, entering into the tower and seeking its secrets. They seemed to become one rather quickly. In the meantime, Prometheus and Zodak fled Eternia.


Science used devices of vast information called the Golden Discs of Knowledge as a guide for his learning. Within days, he constructed a prison for the Energy Beast within Mount Eternia. More than that, though, he also created sentries to guard the City of the Ancients – sentries he called Zactons. A teleporter was placed in the mountain of Point Dread to help protect the key to Castle Grayskull.

However, Master grew concerned over the use of this technology. It felt unnatural on Eternia. Therefore, as the Ancients prepared to go their separate ways, they hid away the technology beneath Mount Eternia. The seal to access the technology was then locked with various keys.

One was given to King Elon, the Elf-King of Dellos. He would later pass the key onto his son, Shorn.

One was given to Thunderwing, the Dragon-King. He would later pass the key onto his son, Granamyr.

One was given to Skytree, eldest of all trees and living things.

One was given to the Sorceress, who was named Valeria. She would later pass the key on her daughter, Mella. Mella would give the key to the next Sorceress, Kamthay.

The final key was held by Master himself. He would later pass it onto Eldor, of the Council of Elders.