The Entomber of Gods
The Entomber of Gods is a legendary divine warhammer forged by Uzhyr from the soul of The Ravager after their cataclysmic battle. This mythical weapon represents one of the most powerful artifacts in existence, embodying both the triumph of order over chaos and serving as a grim reminder of the costs of maintaining cosmic equilibrium.
Ancient depiction of the Entomber of Gods radiating divine energy during the battle against The RavagerOrigins and Creation
The weapon's creation marked the culmination of the thousand-year war between Uzhyr and The Ravager. After finally defeating the intrusive deity whose very presence destabilized reality, Uzhyr performed an act that would echo through eternity - he tore The Ravager's soul from its physical form. Rather than allowing this cosmic essence to dissipate or potentially reform, Uzhyr took the unprecedented step of forging it into a weapon, binding the chaotic energy into a form that could be controlled and directed.
The forging process itself was a display of divine craftsmanship that has never been replicated. Uzhyr used his mastery over order and law to compress The Ravager's essence into an ultra-dense core, around which he wrapped layers of celestial adamant, a material that exists only in the spaces between realities. The hammer's handle was carved from a branch of Yggdrasil's Echo, a cosmic tree that grew in the wake of The Ravager's first incursion into our universe.
Properties and Powers
The Entomber of Gods possesses capabilities that transcend conventional divine artifacts. Its most fundamental power is the ability to permanently bind and seal divine entities, drawing from the trapped essence of The Ravager within. When struck against a divine being, the hammer can potentially tear away portions of their godhood, weakening them fundamentally. This property made it particularly effective during the early conflicts with the dark pantheon.
The weapon also emanates an aura of pure order that stabilizes reality in its presence, counteracting the chaos and entropy that often accompany divine combat. This stabilizing effect was crucial in allowing Uzhyr to battle cosmic entities without causing catastrophic damage to the fabric of space-time. The hammer's mere presence can suppress supernatural abilities and dampen magical effects, making it a powerful tool for maintaining order in the universe.
Notable Uses
The most significant use of the Entomber of Gods was during its own creation, when it was used to seal The Ravager's essence. However, Uzhyr has wielded it sparingly since then, understanding its tremendous power and the responsibility that comes with it. During the establishment of the Omnium Theocracy, the hammer served as both a symbol of authority and a deterrent against potential divine challengers.
The weapon played a crucial role in binding several rogue deities who attempted to disrupt the cosmic order during the early days of the Theocracy. Each strike of the hammer diminished their power, eventually reducing them to manageable entities that could be contained within specially constructed divine prisons.
Current Status
The Entomber of Gods remains in Uzhyr's possession, kept within Zyon where its stabilizing presence helps maintain the divine barriers that protect the heart of the Theocracy. The weapon's proximity to Uzhyr's throne creates a zone of absolute order, where reality becomes immutable and chaos cannot take root.
While the hammer still contains The Ravager's essence, there are whispers among the most learned scholars of the Theocracy that the trapped soul occasionally influences events in subtle ways. Some theorize that the weapon's very existence serves as a constant reminder to all divine beings of the price of challenging the established order of the universe.
Cultural Impact
The Entomber of Gods has become a central symbol in the mythology and iconography of the Omnium Theocracy. It appears in countless religious artworks and is often depicted in the hands of Uzhyr's various avatars and representations. The weapon represents not just divine power, but the triumph of law over chaos, order over entropy, and the necessity of containing forces that would threaten universal stability.
Many of the Messianic legions carry stylized representations of the hammer on their banners and armor, viewing it as a symbol of their divine mandate to maintain order across the cosmos. The weapon's image is particularly prominent in the iconography of the Lawwatch, where it represents the ultimate authority behind their mandate to preserve peace and order throughout the Theocracy.
See Also
- The War for Eternity
- Celestial Artifacts of the Theocracy
- Divine Weaponry