The Balinor Chronicles: The Celestial Herd
Chapter Forty-two: Eternitus
Eternitus. A name with many meanings, many faces, and many skills. The original Eternitus was a deep emerald green Unicorn, ranking so high in the Tree part of the Herd that he was on the council. His deep-colored emerald jewel was the base of his pine horn and jade hooves. His legs deepened to black, a trait shared with his mane and tail. His coloring and rank gave him many advantages over many beings. He played all and any sides to his own advantage. In time, his name became synonymous with The God of Fate, He-Who-Knows-All.
His hand encompassed players from sides unknown to others; his deck was marked; he used mirrors to see the cards of the other players. His deadly game of cards is played with, against, and for the highest stakes imaginable. For interestingly enough, cards are one of the few games that appear in many worlds.
Indeed, gambling is one of the few games that also appear in many worlds. Although many objects are used, the most common are cards and dice.
Some of the more sly gamblers load their dice so that they always land certain numbers facing up. While this ensures their victory and ensuing amassing of fortune, it is very risky as mobs have been known to kill beings caught with loaded dice. However, Eternitus is so skilled that he need not use this low trick.
Eternitus also does not gamble with dice. He plays with Unicorns, and he
never
ever
loses.