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Sabt Golgo doesn't give a shit about Udil. And why the hell would she want to get every god pissed at HER next?


Also, Lo's allies with the guy holding the Rift closed. If Lo gets involved, he'll probably get involved as well for his allies, unless I've misjudged everyone badly, which by far, I haven't.

Oh, you seriously think that?

You alienated half of a whole pantheon, with pretty much one god not either completely loathing you at worst, and disliking the fact that you're claiming a planet that isn't yours to claim at best, so most likely, killing said pipsqueak will give them an excuse to wipe out the dick who pissed them off. With prejudice.

Also, Corvus has connections and allies everywhere, and most of them, except for Lo, know Udil would probably like to roast Corvus over a low fire. If he suddenly stops existing, Aldemas will be found out and potentially killed, and if he isn't killed, he's probably going to fight back, against Feros or any other former ally of Corvus. Which links back to the Guardians, again. And of course, they will at the very least keep an eye out on Vanida, who sparked this entire thing off by bringing back Aldemas.

Pipsqueak in strength, but immense impact should he die.

Hastens Corvus' end, does it not?

Why force him to suffer? He's had it with the world and Aldemas or not, isn't willing to live where Udil is strongest.

Corvus coughed up more ichor, wheezing and breathing heavily, before clutching his staff and looking up at Ruka.


He coughed some more, splattering ichor on the floor, gripping his staff hard. He finally mustered the strength to look up at Ruka, and wiped the ichor from his beak, his voice hoarse and tired.

"I was demonised by the Dwarf, as typical. A conqueror degrading his enemies as demons and warped spirits of chaos. The Dwarf has few allies, but much influence. I fear he will rule the world.

No, it is not the cause of my ails. It is a deeper, more ancient battle, one which you, my sons never saw. Aldemas, the Shade, has returned, as the Illuminator, and he is trying to assimilate me.

The only thing you may do is pray for me, and make no sacrifices, for he will gain power through it. I am weak enough.

He is winning, my son. I do not think I will live on.

So, I ask you one thing, Ruka. When I die, you will lead the Crowborn, and listen to Fatianna. You must guide Aur-Sha, Daughter of the Serpent, and fulfil my promises to her.

You are the heir to the Throne of Knowledge, should I die, and if you die...then bequeath it to Fatianna. She will know what to do.

I also bequeath to you the Staff of Crows, to be delivered to you upon my death or assimilation. Do what you will with it.

Knowledge must be preserved, if not for the misguided now, then the future who will believe the tragedy that is my existence.

Am I clear, my son?"

Being kicked out of the pantheon+ being beset upon by pissed off allies who want their crow back + lack of worship because everyone will think he's the AntiUdil Corvus.

The bond should only be made of a single act, because truth be told that's how much power was put into bringing back Aldemas.


Equivalent exchange and all.

Corvus wheezed and hacked, and coughed. He didn't know if the leech was expelled, so he could once again assume his position as a Guardian.


"I want to be free of him....so I can actually do what I swore to do, free of constraints......and I have this to deal with..."