In the academy hall, the air grew tense. The sharp silence hung in the air as Umbra followed through with his lesson. His family, along with the students, listened attentively, realizing that what he was about to say had the possibility of changing everything. He looked serious and did not give in to tones as he placed another vital knowledge into the bucket.
"As I have said before, these gods," he said, his tone steady and powerful, "are not like the gods you may be used to. They bend time, space, concepts, and even the very essence that is yourselves. But there is one thing distinguishing you all. There is one thing which would protect you from their influence."
