The Empire of Frostspire and the Empire of Blazing Sun learn of a child/young adult named Alpha that lives out in the wilderness and who has dark and shadow magic, which makes him a demon who must be destroyed!
And thus, the two empires start out by sending out some troops to hunt him down and destroy him, but he is able to avoid them, eventually leading to both empires sending their entire armies after him to hunt him down and destroy him.
Emperor Kaito, now aware of Alpha's potential threat, orders a massive manhunt across Asia. He sees Alpha as a beacon of darkness that must be eradicated before he can threaten the peace he has worked so hard to establish. His armies march through the lands, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake as they seek out the one who could bring about their downfall.
Eventually both armies corner Alpha, forcing the poor innocent boy to awaken and unleash his tendrils of darkness out of necessity in self defense.
"Y-you really think of me as a monster this much... Y-you W-WANT me to be a monster so badly... Fine... If you want me to be a monster so badly... Then I'll be exactly the monster you want of me!" Alpha yells out while crying so hard that his face is covered in tears of blood, as he then twists his body into looking much darker, while still definitely looking human, but one as twisted physically as he has been emotionally and mentally by these warmongering empires.
The two armies stop dead in their tracks, their leaders looking on in shock as Alpha's power surges. The very air around them seems to darken, and the shadows on the ground stretch out like tendrils, reaching for the soldiers' hearts. The soldiers of both sides begin to feel a cold fear, one that freezes the blood in their veins.
Alpha then suddenly appears in front of them, and a massacre ensues, with Alpha's tendrils of darkness then instantly impaling and throwing around and ragdolling soldiers and commanders alike.
The once-celebrated Jade Guardians and Phoenix-clad warriors of the Blazing Sun are no match for the primal power that Alpha now commands. The battlefield becomes a chaotic dance of death as the tendrils of darkness move with unparalleled speed and precision, leaving a trail of horror in their wake.
Then he stops right before the general of the army of the Empire of Blazing Sun, recognizing him as the man who brutally murdered his parents right in front of him, his poor, innocent, civilian parents.
The general, seeing the malice in Alpha's eyes, drops his weapon and falls to his knees, begging for mercy. But Alpha is no longer the innocent child seeking peace; he is a force of vengeance, driven by the very darkness that has consumed him. With a flick of his wrist, the tendrils of shadow envelop the general, lifting him into the air. The general's screams pierce the battlefield as Alpha slowly squeezes the life out of him, his eyes filled with a cold, unyielding anger.
"ThIs Is WhAt YoU gEt, MuRdErEr!" Alpha says, his voice twisted and broken with rage and vengeance and yet, no truly unjustified malice, as, well, this man murdered many innocent civilians, this is merely his punishment for his crimes.
The general's body goes limp, and the shadowy tendrils release him, letting him fall to the ground with a sickening thud. The soldiers of the Blazing Sun stare in horror, their bravery evaporated in the face of the monstrous power they've just witnessed. Emperor Kaito, watching from a safe distance, knows he has underestimated Alpha. He orders a retreat, not willing to lose more men to this unpredictable and terrifying new enemy.
The few that refuse to retreat don't even live long enough to regret it, as they are swiftly ended by Alpha, and even the undead army of Frostspire crumbles into just piles of bones from a mere glance at them by Alpha, who, decides to go by an identity that many of the soldiers had shouted at him as an insult, "The Shadow God", or, rather, Shadow God Alpha.
The news of the Shadow God Alpha's emergence and his terrifying power spreads like wildfire across Asia. The people of the empires whisper in hushed tones about the creature that had brought the two most powerful leaders to their knees. Some speak of him with fear, others with a strange fascination, and a few even whisper words of hope and liberation from the tyrannies of the emperors.
Shadow God Alpha remains neutral in the background though, bringing about a true genuine utopia of darkness for those who either seek it out or just happen across it while already desperate and out in the wilderness or exiled, like Alpha himself was, he decides to leave the two empires be, and will only strike to completely and utterly destroy both when the time is right.
Weeks go by, and the whispers of the Shadow God grow louder. His deeds, though feared, are also whispered about with a strange sense of hope by those who have suffered under the tyranny of the two empires. They speak of a land, shrouded in darkness, where the weak are not preyed upon by the strong, and where peace is not just a fleeting dream but a reality.
The Empire of Frostspire and Empire of Blazing Sun then decide to respectively attempt to conquer Thailand, but, especially after the devastation they faced after trying to destroy Alpha, they will need to prepare first,
The Empire of Frostspire decides to attempt to further test the other possible abilities that the Sacred Relic might possess, considering that it is a Relic of Light, and thus, necromancy couldn't possibly be it's only ability, and well, there are no records on it, considering they are the ones who created it.
Empress Sora, seeking to restore her empire's power, gathers her most trusted advisors and scholars. They delve into ancient texts and forgotten lore, searching for any mention of the relic's other capabilities. After months of research, they stumble upon a prophecy that speaks of the "Dawn of the Eternal Night," a time when the light of the relic would be eclipsed by the power of darkness.
The Prophecy also speaks that the only way that Alpha can be defeated, even if only temporarily, and in that the destructive ideal that is "The Light" can continue involves the Sacred Relic ending up in the west, in the hands of a future "God Emperor", whatever that is, anyways, they proceed to begin testing the Sacred Relic to discover any other possible abilities it might possess.
The Empire of Blazing Sun meanwhile attempts to research and develop the "Inferno Ignition Core." This will be a specialized artifact that harnesses pyrokinetic magic to create controlled, intense bursts of fire energy.
Emperor Kaito, feeling the weight of his empire's future on his shoulders, personally oversees the development of this new weapon. He understands that with the rise of Shadow God Alpha, traditional warfare may not be enough to secure their dominance. His engineers and mages work tirelessly, pushing the boundaries of their knowledge.
The Inferno Ignition Core is a marvel of ancient and modern technology. It is a crystalline sphere, pulsing with fiery energy, capable of igniting even the most daunting of fortifications. Emperor Kaito, hopeful, orders the construction of these cores to be prioritized, integrating them into their existing siege engines and weaponry. The sight of these new weapons sends a wave of fear through the remaining territories of the continent, unsure of who will be the next to face their wrath.
The Empire of Frostspire and the Empire of Blazing Sun begin their respective attempted conquests of Thailand, in which at the end of they will have to clash, but this time they both have a very specific strategy prepared, The Empire of Frostspire will have Sacred Relic Summoned Undead support Sacred Relic Enhanced Jade Guardians, while the Empire of Blazing Sun will utilize a strategy based upon "Solar Convergence", harnessing concentrated solar energy to create a devastating Solar Flare Spell.
In the heart of Thailand, the ancient capital of Ayutthaya is a strategic target for both empires. Its rich resources and central location make it a key piece in their expansionist ambitions. The empires begin their sieges, each side eager to claim victory before the other can fully deploy their new weaponry.
The Empire of Frostspire marches with their enhanced Jade Guardians, now bolstered by the power of the Sacred Relic. The undead soldiers march in unison, their eyes glowing with an eerie blue light as they follow the commands of their living counterparts. The people of Ayutthaya watch in horror as the city's walls are pounded by the relentless force of the Jade Guardians, their once-invincible fortifications crumbling before them.
On the other side of the city, the Empire of Blazing Sun prepares its own assault. The Phoenix Siege Engines, now equipped with the Inferno Ignition Cores, stand ready to unleash their fiery fury. Emperor Kaito stands atop the highest tower, surveying the battlefield with a steely gaze. His mind races with tactics and countermoves, anticipating the moment when the walls of Ayutthaya will fall.
The air is tense with anticipation as the two sides clash. The Jade Guardians of Frostspire breach the city gates, their flaming swords and shields slicing through the air as they engage the Thai defenders. The Phoenix Flame Catalysts of the Blazing Sun rain down upon the enemy, setting ablaze everything in their path. The roar of battle is deafening, a cacophony of steel clanging against steel, of fire meeting ice, of life fighting against the relentless tide of the undead.
In the heart of the city, the Inferno Ignition Core is activated. A brilliant beam of solar energy pierces the sky, charging the Phoenix Siege Engines with a power never before seen. The machines roar to life, their cannons spitting forth a fiery hellstorm that consumes the Jade Guardians in a fiery embrace. The ground shakes as the Phoenix Flame Catalysts reach their peak, and the very air seems to burn with the intensity of their flames.
Empress Sora, standing atop the ramparts of Ayutthaya, watches in horror as her once-unbeatable army falters. Her eyes narrow with determination, and she calls upon the power of the Sacred Relic. A shadowy aura envelops her, and she points at the Phoenix Siege Engines. From the sky, a swarm of undead warriors descends upon the Japanese forces, their cold touch extinguishing the fiery projectiles.
On the ground, the battle is a maelstrom of chaos. Emperor Kaito, clad in his gleaming golden armor, fights with unbridled fury. His blade, now infused with the essence of the Inferno Ignition Core, slices through the shadows, leaving a trail of molten steel in its wake. The clang of metal and the screams of the dying fill the air as the two sides fight tooth and nail for every inch of ground.
Yet amidst the carnage, there is a moment of stillness. Shadow God Alpha stands alone, his power growing with each battle cry and death rattle. The very fabric of reality seems to twist around him, his eyes burning with a cold light that sends shivers down the spines of even the bravest soldiers. He watches the battle unfold, his thoughts racing.
He then, with a single point of his finger, nullifies the Solar Flare.
The soldiers of Frostspire and Blazing Sun, caught in the middle of the fiery cataclysm, watch in awe as the blaze dissipates into nothingness before their eyes. The Phoenix Siege Engines fall silent, their fiery breath extinguished. The skies above Ayutthaya, once a canvas of fiery destruction, now hang heavy with a new, ominous presence.
Shadow God Alpha then returns to his own growing and rising Empire of Shadow, leaving the two Empires to finish their clash, him knowing that he must wait until the very end of their final clash before truly arriving to snuff them both out.
The Battle of Ayutthaya rages on, but the sudden absence of the solar flare has left both sides in a state of confusion and disarray. The Jade Guardians, once unstoppable, now falter under the blazing sun, their undead forms struggling to maintain cohesion. Emperor Kaito and Empress Sora, stunned by the sudden shift in power, regroup their forces and reassess their strategies.
The Empire of Frostspire quickly regroups and focuses on instead just using the Sacred Relic to empower the Jade Guardians even further, and to further increase their Chi Levels.
The Empire of Blazing Sun decides to deploy the main Inferno Ignition Core, focus fire on the remaining summoned undead, and perform a tactical withdrawal with plans of a decisive ambush.
The Battle of Ayutthaya takes a dramatic turn as the Inferno Ignition Core's true power is revealed. The core's intense heat and flames engulf the undead warriors, turning them to ash and effectively halting the relentless siege. Emperor Kaito, seeing an opportunity to regroup and reassess, orders his troops to retreat to the city's fortifications. The Jade Guardians, though powerful, are no match for the core's solar energy, and they falter under the relentless onslaught.
Empress Sora, however, refuses to accept defeat. Drawing on the power of the Sacred Relic, she imbues the Jade Guardians with an unprecedented level of chi, making them impervious to the fire and granting them new abilities. They rise again, now empowered by both the frosty chill of Frostspire and the ancient relic's dark arts. The battlefield shifts, with the reinvigorated Jade Guardians pushing back the Blazing Sun's forces.
Emperor Kaito, though surprised by this turn of events, does not waver. He orders his archers to rain arrows coated in a new, flammable substance on the Jade Guardians, hoping to exploit their vulnerability to fire. As the arrows fly, the core's energy surges, and the air around it crackles with the intensity of the sun's power. The arrows strike the Guardians, igniting them in a fiery blaze that seems to dance in stark contrast to their icy aura.
Empress Sora, anticipating such a move, responds with a flurry of snowflakes that extinguish the flames, leaving the Guardians unscathed. She then commands her alchemists to deploy a new weapon: a fog of frozen crystals that descends upon the Blazing Sun's archers, blinding and disorienting them. The battlefield is now a swirl of ice and fire, with the clang of steel and the roar of the inferno echoing through the city streets.
Emperor Kaito then activates the full power of the main Inferno Ignition Core, which causes the entire blizzard to melt away and even causes the Jade Guardian's Chi to become useless.
The blaze from the core is so intense that it not only burns through the fog but also the very fabric of reality itself, creating a fiery maelstrom that consumes everything in its path. The Jade Guardians, once invincible in the frozen wasteland of Frostspire, are now mere statues, their once-potent chi dissipating in the face of the relentless heat.
Empress Sora, undeterred, calls upon the power of the Sacred Relic, raising an impenetrable ice shield around the city. The flames of the Inferno Ignition Core crash against it, sending plumes of steam into the sky. However, the shield is not without its limits; it cracks and groans under the immense pressure, threatening to shatter at any moment.
The full known might of the Sacred Relic with what is currently known about it just isn't enough to match the full might of the main Inferno Ignition Core.
The Battle of Ayutthaya reaches a critical juncture as the ice shield trembles, threatening to collapse under the fiery onslaught. Emperor Kaito, his eyes blazing with the fiery intensity of the core, advances, the heat from his blade now a constant inferno around him, his armor emitting a fiery aura. The Jade Guardians, though resilient, begin to falter as the heat becomes unbearable.
Empress Sora, feeling the strain of the relic, knows she must act swiftly. With a wave of her hand, she summons a blizzard of unprecedented magnitude, enveloping the battlefield in a whirlwind of ice and snow. The flaming arrows and engines of the Blazing Sun are extinguished instantly, their fiery wake swallowed by the icy maelstrom. The Phoenix Siege Engines grind to a halt, their mechanical joints frozen solid.
But then, the entire blizzard is negated by the main Inferno Ignition Core, which produces enough heat that the entire Earth is warmer when it is active.
The frozen ground cracks and splits, revealing molten lava beneath the city. The Jade Guardians fall to their knees, their very essence drained by the intense heat. The Empire of Frostspire's forces are in disarray, their morale plummeting as their once unstoppable allies are rendered helpless. Empress Sora, her face a mask of horror, watches as the very fabric of her reality begins to unravel.
In a desperate gamble, she merges her own chi with the Sacred Relic, unlocking a power never before seen. The ground beneath the city erupts, and a colossal ice dragon ascends into the sky, its scales gleaming in the harsh light of the Inferno Ignition Core. The dragon roars, and its breath freezes the lava, creating a temporary reprieve from the relentless heat.
But Empress Sora knows that she can't keep this up for very long, and knows that if she keeps her chi merged with the Sacred Relic she will soon enough perish, and she can't perish yet, and thus, she uses this opening to organize a full retreat, losing the battle, but not dooming the Empire of Frostspire to losing the war, and thus, Thailand is conquered by the Empire of Blazing Sun.
The Empire of Frostspire, though defeated in this battle, is not broken. Empress Sora, now with an even stronger resolve, returns to her homeland of Korea to bolster her defenses. She knows that the war is not over, and that the next battle will be the most crucial one yet.
Shadow God Alpha thinks over that exact battle, and then forms the goal to change all of Existence, all of Reality that it is within, so that stuff like this and what happened to him can never happen again.
The Empire of Frostspire and the Empire of Blazing Sun now are both going to do their respective attempted conquests of Cambodia, but will need to prepare first.
The Empire of Frostspire decides to attempt to research and integrate "Nature's Aegis," a magical shield that enhances the Jade Guardians' resilience and adaptability in forested terrain. This enhancement would allow them to navigate and fight effectively in Cambodia's challenging environment, offering both protection and a tactical advantage.
For weeks, the Frostspire's alchemists and mages tirelessly work in their labs, mixing potent ingredients and casting ancient incantations. They experiment with various jade artifacts and the essence of the Sacred Relic, seeking a way to harness the power of nature itself. Their breakthrough comes when they discover a way to infuse the Jade Guardians with the spirits of ancient trees, granting them the ability to manipulate the forest to their will.
The news of this newfound power spreads like wildfire through the empire. The Jade Guardians, once feared for their unyielding cold, now stand as guardians of the forest, their armor glowing with the life force of ancient trees. Their movements become swift and silent, blending with the foliage as they march through the woods. The Empire of Frostspire is now ready to face the challenges of the dense Cambodian jungles.
The Empire of Blazing Sun attempts to develop "Sunfire Maneuver Gear," lightweight magical equipment that enhances the speed and agility of the troops. This gear would allow soldiers to move swiftly and efficiently through dense jungle, setting up ambushes and quickly repositioning to outflank Frostspire's forces.
In the workshops of Japan, the Empire's best blacksmiths and enchanters toil day and night, crafting these revolutionary pieces of equipment. They draw inspiration from the legendary Phoenix Flame Catalyst, weaving its fiery essence into the metal and steel of the gear. When activated, the gear ignites with the power of the sun, granting its user unparalleled speed and evasiveness. Emperor Kaito personally tests the prototypes, his blade slicing through the air with newfound ease.
However, the development of the Sunfire Maneuver Gear encounters a significant setback. The intense heat it produces is difficult to contain and control, often leading to accidents and injuries among the soldiers. The engineers struggle to balance the power of the gear with the safety of its users. Despite the challenges, Kaito remains steadfast in his belief that this technology will be the key to victory in the jungles of Cambodia.
After several iterations, the Sunfire Maneuver Gear is finally deemed ready for battle. The gear's successful implementation allows the Blazing Sun's soldiers to move swiftly through the dense foliage, leaving trails of fire in their wake. The sight of the fiery apparitions sends chills down the spines of the Frostspire's defenders. However, the gear's limitations become apparent as the intense heat attracts unwanted jungle predators and causes the gear to malfunction in the humid environment.
The Empire of Frostspire and the Empire of Blazing Sun then begin their respective conquests of Cambodia, but first, they have strategies for when they inevitably clash.
The Empire of Frostspire Strategy: Jungle Enchantment, has 3 parts:
1. Activate Nature's Aegis on Jade Guardians to maximize their adaptability in Cambodia's jungles. Use the environment to their advantage by blending in and setting up ambush points.
2. Utilize magic from the Sacred Relic to create illusory terrain traps, confusing and misdirecting the Blazing Sun forces into disadvantageous positions.
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3, Conduct coordinated hit-and-run attacks from concealed positions, targeting key enemy units and retreating into the jungle before a counterattack can be mounted.
And the Empire of Blazing Sun's Strategy: Blazing Blitz. also has 3 parts:
1. Equip troops with Sunfire Maneuver Gear to navigate swiftly through the dense jungle, allowing for rapid deployment and repositioning.
2. Implement targeted incendiary attacks to clear paths and flush out Frostspire troops from cover, forcing them into open combat where the Blazing Sun forces can leverage their superior mobility.
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3. Use the enhanced mobility to execute flanking maneuvers, encircling Frostspire units and cutting off their retreat routes. Set up multiple layers of ambushes to prevent their escape into the jungle.
And thus, the two empires respective attempted conquests of Cambodia begin.
The Empire of Frostspire initiates the Jungle Enchantment strategy. The Jade Guardians, now one with the forest, become invisible sentinels in the dense foliage. Their movements are silent, their strikes swift, and their power is terrifying. The Blazing Sun's initial forays into the jungle are met with a series of brutal ambushes that leave their forces reeling. The illusory terrain traps are particularly effective, with more than one unit of soldiers plummeting into deep ravines or being led into the jaws of hidden predators.
Emperor Kaito, watching the chaos unfold from his command post, orders his generals to adapt their tactics. They begin to rely heavily on the Sunfire Maneuver Gear, using the blazing heat to cut through the jungle and reveal the hidden enemy. The sight of their comrades burning alive or falling into pits filled with thorns and venomous creatures fills the Blazing Sun soldiers with a mix of fear and anger. They become more aggressive, their movements less coordinated as they rush to conquer the jungle.
The Battle for Cambodia turns into a three-way conflict as an ancient Khmer civilization, long hidden in the Angkor jungles, emerges with their own mystical weaponry, challenging both Frostspire and Blazing Sun for control.
The Khmer forces, led by a mysterious and enigmatic leader known as the "Jungle Guardian," deploy ancient artifacts that manipulate the very fabric of the jungle itself. These artifacts are capable of creating impassable thorny vines that snare the Sunfire Maneuver Gear-equipped soldiers and summoning swarms of venomous insects to harass the Jade Guardians. The Jungle Guardian is revealed to be a descendant of an ancient lineage that has been protecting the sacred lands from outsiders for centuries.
Caught between the unyielding forces of nature and the relentless march of technology, both empires are forced to reassess their strategies. Emperor Kaito, impressed by the Khmer's ancient knowledge, sends an envoy to negotiate an alliance. Empress Sora, ever the pragmatist, recognizes the value of the Khmer's jungle mastery and offers them protection and resources in exchange for their support against the Blazing Sun.
The diplomatic proceedings are manipulated by Shadow God Alpha into failing so badly that they just increase tensions even further.
The envoy sent by Emperor Kaito is captured by the Jungle Guardian's forces, who misinterpret their intentions as hostile. In the ensuing skirmish, the Jungle Guardian is grievously injured, and his forces retreat deeper into the jungle, leaving the empires to face each other without the potential ally.
Emperor Kaito, driven by anger and desperation, orders a full-scale assault on the retreating Frostspire forces. The battle becomes a fiery snake through the dense foliage, with the Sunfire Maneuver Gear cutting a path of destruction as it chases the elusive Jade Guardians. The air is thick with the scent of burning vegetation and the screams of men and beasts alike.
Empress Sora, realizing the potential for disaster, sends a contingent of her most trusted advisors to the Jungle Guardian. They find him, barely clinging to life, surrounded by the remnants of his warriors. With their combined knowledge of ancient healing rituals and the power of the Sacred Relic, they manage to stabilize the Jungle Guardian's condition.
In a rare moment of vulnerability, the Jungle Guardian reveals the true nature of Shadow God Alpha's power to the advisors. His tale is one of suffering and loss, a soul so tormented by the atrocities of war that he has embraced darkness to bring an end to the endless cycle of bloodshed. His ultimate goal is a utopia of shadows, where peace is not just a fleeting dream but an eternal reality.
The Jungle Guardian and the ancient Khmer civilization leaves Cambodia, finding Shadow God Alpha and joining his Empire of Shadow, leaving the Empire of Frostspire and the Empire of Blazing Sun to fight each other now in a final clash over who conquers Cambodia.
The Battle of Angkor Wat commences as both sides converge on the ancient city, each seeking to claim it as their own. The Empire of Frostspire, bolstered by Empress Sora's newfound power, deploys her ice dragon, which soars above the battlefield, freezing the air and ground beneath it. Emperor Kaito, not to be outdone, calls upon the might of his Phoenix Siege Engines, their fiery breath reducing the ancient structures to ash and ruin.
The clash is fierce, the roars of the dragon echoing through the jungle, intermingling with the screeches of the phoenixes and the clanging of steel on steel. The Empire of Blazing Sun's soldiers, now wearing the new Phoenix Armor, move swiftly through the battlefield, setting ablaze the Jade Guardians that dare to stand in their path. Yet, the guardians are not easily defeated, their icy resilience withstanding the intense heat.
Emperor Kaito, observing the chaos from atop a rampart, sees an opportunity. He orders his archers to focus their fire on the ice dragon's wings, hoping to ground the beast. Their arrows, tipped with the volatile Phoenix Ashes, soar through the air, leaving trails of fire in their wake. The dragon roars in pain as the ash pierces its frosty scales, and it plummets to the earth, momentarily incapacitated.
Then the Phoenix Siege Engines all fire upon the incapacitated and vulnerable and weakened Ice Dragon to finish it off.
The dragon, wounded and unable to fly, attempts to defend itself with its powerful icy breath. However, the relentless barrage of fiery arrows from the Phoenix Siege Engines is too much for even its enchanted scales to withstand. The dragon's wings burn and melt, sending it crashing into the earth with a thunderous boom. The ground shakes as the creature roars in agony, its once majestic form now a twisted wreck of ice and charred flesh.
The Sacred Relic then forcefully unmerges from Empress Sora's Chi, just in time too, any longer and she likely would have perished, then the Sacred Relic comes apart, with surrounding bits of it then break off and begin to float around it, becoming separate but connected Sacred Artifacts.
Each of the Sacred Artifacts having immensely powerful abilities in their own right, and, to get the opportunity to learn about them, Empress Sora decides to, again, have the Empire of Frostspire and let the Empire of Blazing Sun win this battle so that the Empire of Frostspire can better prepare and maybe win the overall war.
The chaos of the battle provides the perfect cover for Sora's retreat. She gathers her remaining forces and makes a strategic withdrawal, leaving the stunned Emperor Kaito and his victorious troops to survey the devastation of the once-mighty jungle capital. The loss of the dragon is a heavy blow to Frostspire's morale, but Sora's swift action saves her from complete defeat.
Shadow God Alpha observes, now having the Nature Guardian working under him, and having many ancient artifacts at his disposal, which he then absorbs into himself to enhance his own power even further.