Fiction:Tantummodo Mortem/Prologue

He Calls
At an unknown location of Inferno, Shu'wokerama and Arrtkar watched the Corruptus' demon hordes. He was planning what to do next with them, but was still unsure. From a distance, a large black and golden figure was watching their actions. Shu'wokerama nor Arrtkar recognized the shape or appearance.


 * Arrtkar - What is that? I've never seen...
 * Shu'wokerama - Keep your head down, fool. We can feel great power in that being.

The figure kept walking towards the group, catching the attention of the servants. The demon hordes all became very agitated and kept their distance. Shu'wokerama's eyes shined and caused his other servants to appear next to him. The summoned servants were all startled, as they had never been in Inferno before. The figure kept walking towards them, reaching out his arms in a friendly gesture.

Arrtkar - Identify yourself, creature.
 * '??? - I see that Inferno is not doing it for you.
 * ??? - In due time, Arrtkar Crowart. In due time. As you well know, the Legion has fallen into...disarray in the last few years. Let's just say i'm here to pick up the pieces and turn it into a piece of art.
 * Shu'wokerama - Hmm. Indeed, the demons seem to have gone very unruly lately. They have no direction.
 * ??? - My point exactly. I am here to scrape off the uneven edges in Inferno. As we speak, His demonic creations are amassing. And I am here to tell you, that we are...as they say...setting a path.
 * Vouinas - One second there. Who are "they"?
 * Geltastra - Do you mean...the Xhodocto?
 * ??? - No one in particular. But if you want to say the Xhodocto, then the Xhodocto it shall be.

The figure began to pulse a powerful golden aura.


 * ??? - As for myself, you may call me Alearenthumend.

Shu'wokerama immediately bowed. The servants stared at their master, then bowed right after.


 * Alearenthumend - Now, what to do with your servants and yourself?
 * Shu'wokerama - We are at your service. Whatever you wish, we shall accomplish.
 * Alearenthumend - Sounds...pleasing. I have a few tasks that need be accomplished indeed. Firstly, your servants.
 * Varugr - I though the master was beautiful but...you look even more perfect.
 * Mordati - Give us these tasks. It shall be done.
 * Alearenthumend - All of you. Send yourselves across the Gigaquadrant in search of what is left of the Devourer's Chosen. Bring them back to the Andromeda Galaxy. Do not let yourselves be seen.
 * Geltastra - The Chosen...Understood. I shall not fail again.
 * Alearenthumend - No.

Alearenthumend's voice began to distort into a voice far more Xhodocto in style.
 * Alearenthumend - You shall not fail me again.

The servants all covered their heads for a moment.


 * Alearenthumend - Now, leave us. Time is much of the essence.

The servants all disappeared.

Alearenthumend walked closer to Shu'wokerama.
 * Alearenthumend - As for you, Shu'wokerama...


 * Shu'wokerama - We listen.
 * Alearenthumend - Find your master. Awaken him. Tell him that He calls. Once you are finished, amass your demons here.
 * Shu'wokerama - We have waited a long time for this. It shall be done shortly.
 * Alearenthumend - Excellent. Now go. We do not have all eternity.

Shu'wokerama dissolved himself in a swarm of Shu'olerthae which departed away.


 * Alearenthumend - Hm...

Alearenthumend then disappeared in a golden bolt of lightning, leaving the landscape of Inferno bare.