Reflections
of the Dark Lord
Chapter
one: creation
[The
Dark Lord of Nightmares'] is an
existence
that cannot be understood
-The
Clare Bible
Some
times the gods win and sometimes the monsters,
but
nothing changes. No one even remembers why
they
are fighting.
-VaalGaav.
I AM
The first thought ever, by the first being
ever to exist.
WHO AM I?
The conciseness questioned. The answer came
immediately, from the same mind that had asked the question.
I AM MYSELF!
The entity had to accept that as truth. But
it still did not understand! It had infinite knowledge but not infinite
comprehension. It did not understand it's own existence. And its existence was
all there was. Then the being decided that to understand itself, it would have
to stand out side itself. So using a fraction of its unlimited power it created
a vessel. As there was no language before this point the entity had to make up
the words as it went along, and It called the vessel Human and Female. So it
poured its essence into the mind of the vessel. The human form had the emotions
and soul of the being while the power and knowledge where contained in the
original. She examined the body of the vessel, this was something new to her,
something from her imagination, but she felt she borrowed this form from one
who was to come and that "person" would be very important. She looked
at her hair and it was long and blonde. Then she looked at her surroundings and
saw around her a swirling sea, which contained every color imaginable. Neither
the colors nor anything about the sea was constant. It was shapeless and
constantly changing. "Chaos," the vessel observed. And so the first
word ever vocalized was Chaos. "Is this me?" she asked.
WHAT YOU ARE SEEING IS ME, YOU ARE MY
SPIRIT… YES THIS IS YOU.
Thus the second living creature, which
was merely a mirror of the first, began to speak with her creator, with
herself. "And who are you?"
I AM YOU, YOU ARE ME. I AM ALL THAT
EXISITS I AM EVERYTHING.
The human-form pouted. This wasn't helping at
all. "Alright what are you called?"
I HAVE NO NEED OF A NAME, FOR I AM ALL
THAT IS. IN THE FUTURE OTHERS WILL CREATE NAMES FOR ME. FOR NOW "I"
WILL DO.
"Others, I have thought of that term
before. I know the meaning of the word, but I do not understand the concept.
Are not you, I, we the only thing to exist?" The blonde wanted to know the
answer.
FOR NOW WE ARE THE ONLY ONE, YES. BUT
LATER OTHERS WILL COME, AND THEY WILL NAME US.
"How will this come to pass? How will
the "others" come into existence?" The girl thought she was
starting to get somewhere.
I WILL CREATE THEM. ALL MANNERS OF
CREATURES, GODS, MONSTERS, DRAGONS AND YES… HUMANS.
"In this form I have no access to the
limitless knowledge that I have inside you. So tell me what will these others
call you? What name will they give us?"
THEY SHALL KNOW US BY MANY NAMES,
"MOTHER OF EVERYTHING", "ONE WHO SHINES LIKE GOLD UPON THE SEA
OF CHAOS", "THE CREATOR", "THE DESTOYER" BUT ABOVE ALL
THEY SHALL CALL US "THE DARK LORD OF NIGHTMARES"
"Dark Lord of Nightmares?" The
vessel repeated. "What is your purpose?"
OF THAT I AM STILL NOT SURE. WITHIN ME IS
THE URGE TO CREATE, BUT ALSO THE URGE TO DESTROY.
The mystery continued to bother the girl.
There was much more to comprehend but for now she needed the knowledge and
power of the whole. So the human form was reabsorbed into the sea of chaos. And
she created; first she called into being a thrown at the top of a tall
staircase. Form this golden chair she would be able to view all of her creations
in human form and understand the lesson they would teach her. The next thing
she made was a collection of small shinny objects. These crystals were her
chosen children, special souls who she would implant in the worlds throughout
time. And she divided the crystals into two bags one contained the crystals
that radiated light they would be champions of order and good. The other bag
would contain the crystals that where dark. The dark crystals would become
champions of chaos and evil. Then she noticed something; one of the light
crystals was flawed? No that was impossible, yet it was neither light nor dark
but a combination of the two. She sensed that crystal would still be important,
maybe more important then all the rest, so she put it aside in a special place.
Then she created the playing field where
immortal and mortal beings would fight, to help her figure out her own nature.
The playing field was made up of more than one reality. If the denizens of one
world failed to help her decide, there would always be others. Then she filled
each reality with stars and planets. Then she descended to one of the worlds
with and handful of each of the crystals in her hands. She assumed her human
form so that she would be able to communicate with the beings she was about to
bring into existence, but shrouded herself in a golden aura so they would be
able to know her importance. She threw the light crystals in one direction and
the dark ones in another.
Where the crystals landed monstrous and
beautiful beings appeared. The two groups of newly formed beings stared at each
other, and where filled with an instant hatred. Not knowing who they where, or
why they hated each other, they prepared to destroy one another.
Then the lady spoke in a voice that was
unbelievably powerful for the tiny body from which it came. "Stop! You
want to fight and this is right, for it is the reason you where created. But
first you must know the reason why you must fight, and who I am. Do you wish to
know me?"
Both sides cringed away from the girl. She
was much smaller than most of them, but the light she emitted was incredibly
powerful, and painful for both sides to behold. "Who are you?" the
biggest of the dark ones asked, his red eyes glowing with evil. "And who
are we?"
"I" said the girl. "Am the one
who created you. In the womb of my sea of chaos, the entire universe,
everything that exists in it and all that lies beyond was conceived. And though
I created you and want to see you thrive, I also wish to see you return to your
original form in the sea of chaos. And to determine which of these twin urges
shall rule me I have created you the gods and monsters to fight. It will be a
long war, lasting untold ages. But when either good or evil has been completely
banished from the world, my choice will be made. In case you fail there are
others who can help me determine my nature."
Both sides where immediately awed by her.
Both feared her, with good reason for she created them, and could undo them in
an instant. It was days before one of the beings gained the courage to ask the
next question, but to the immortal creatures it seemed like minutes. "So
we are mealy tools to be used in some self discovery experiment?" the
largest of the light ones inquired.
The lady looked at him and smiled. "Yes
you are tools. But you have life now; you can enjoy yourself, all of you. I
have given the great gift of existence to you all, and all I ask in return is
for you to help me discover my true nature. Now you lord of the gods" she
indicated the largest of the light ones. "Shall be known as Seiphied. And
you Lord of monsters…" She turned to the giant dark one. "shall be
called the Dark Lord Shabrinigdo. You may find suitable names for your minions.
Depart now with out violence." At this the monsters collectively let out a
low growl. They wanted to spill the blood of these so-called gods. But then a
brilliant magical bolt stuck between the two forces. "I SAID DEPART,"
The lady yelled angrily. "There will soon be more than enough blood spilt
to fill your appetite. Leave now. If any of you monster or god defies me, their
very existence will be forfeit. I shall reappear to you many times as I
introduce the other races, which will help you. For now leave me."
Seiphied walked forward, "Forgive me for
being so bold my lady but what should we call you? You gave Shabrinigdo and
myself free reign to name our servants, but it would be utter presumption for
us to name you."
Once more the lady smiled at Seiphied.
"A name is something others give you. Up till now I have been alone. I
know every name I will ever be called but it is you who must give them to me.
But to choose a proper name you must now a little bit more about my nature. I
am the mother of everything. A creator, and a harbinger of destruction. I have
dominion over all terrible dreams."
It was Shabrinigdo who spoke next. "You
are the Dark Lord of Nightmares."
The Lady now smiled at Shabrinigdo and bowed
to him, "The Dark Lord of the Monsters has given me a name. It is the
first of many that shall be given to me. Hence fourth let it be known the Dark
Lord of Nightmares is the creator of this world and may one day be known as
it's destroyer," After both monster and god had retreated the Dark Lord of
Nightmares continued on her way. She created many worlds and countless armies.
Always on each world, there was a force of order, creation and good, and a
force of chaos, destruction and evil.
Then she returned to her thrown. And in
unison to the other part of herself that was known as the sea of chaos she
issued an order to all of creation. It was one word, "Begin," that
one word hailed the start of the great war, the war that would take place
throughout time, the war in which all of creation hung in the balance. The
great experiment had begun…
Within a dark tower in a desolate wasteland
the Monster Race had made it's home. Shabrinigdo heard the command in his head,
he new his generals had heard it as well but he told them anyway, "At last
my servants, the great mother has given us the signal to begin our assault
against the detestable gods. Hellmaster Phibirizo, I have given you command of
the underworld, which is under our domain, and you shall be responsible for
extracting information from prisoners and will help me to plot strategy. Gaav
the Demon Dragon King, you will be my bodyguard and will defend me," one
by one he told the members of the Monster Race the "Mazoku" what
their tasks would be.
Far away in a grand castle, Sephide ruler of
the Gods made similar plans. "…And the Water Dragon King shall be my
defender when I go into battle. If we wipe the face of evil from this world
then our mother will smile upon us. But if the monsters win, she will destroy
everything. We must not fail."
All the Gods raised their hands in
unison. Chanting, they took to the skies. Flying to a pre-arranged location.
There they met with Shabrinigdo's forces. "So" said the ruby-eyed
demon "it begins."
"Yes" Sephide responded "and
by the end only one of us will survive."
END OF CHAPTER ONE.
COMING IN CHAPTER 2: A new race is
introduced, but within the ranks of the Dragons, there is a secret war
commencing. The next chapter in Reflections of the Dark Lord is "The third
ancient Race: War of the Dragons." The true nature must be reveled!