Beginning Of Multiverse Saga

Chapter 283: History Of Aether and Skarn

Sif blushed bright red as a tomato upon hearing all of this. Maria and Ethan observed everything in amazement, trying to comprehend that everyone here had a minimum of 1,000 years of life.

They also glanced at their new mom, Sif, who was over 1,000 years old, and noticed their third sibling. They knew that since Astrid was granddaughter of Odin, she would not live with them.

Both Odin and Frigga couldn’t help but look at Sharky, Sif, and finally Astrid. They felt very satisfied with Sharky, as he had given them a wonderful granddaughter.

"Odin Allfather, if you’re happy with Astrid and Sharky, can we focus on Jane’s problem?" Thomas’s patience was wearing thin.

Odin nodded.

"Well let’s begin from the start," Odin said, since Sharky has come, he also wants to tell him the complete story of the past.

"There was a guy known as Skarn. He was born in a distant realm beyond the Nine Realms, in a dimension ruled by forgotten gods. His father was Drolvar, the God of Dominion, and his mother, Nyssara, the Goddess of Ruin."

"From his parents, Skarn inherited the ruthless cunning of Drolvar and the destructive impulses of Nyssara."

"Skarn grew up in a realm where strength and conquest were the only measures of worth. As a young god, he sought to prove himself by defeating his siblings and rivals in brutal combat, earning their submission."

"By the time he reached maturity, Skarn had claimed his realm’s throne by overthrowing his father in a bloody coup, declaring himself the God of Conquest."

"Skarn was not content with ruling his own dimension. He sought to expand his dominion across the cosmos. Believing himself destined to rule all existence, he forged alliances with other m beings who shared his hunger for power."

"Skarn created the Shadowforge Army, an unstoppable force made up of monstrous beings."

"It was created by a mix of Shadow Wolves, spectral beasts that thrived in darkness and Wraithborn, undead warriors resurrected by Skarn’s magic."

"And a sinister race called the Dark Elves, which is more dangerous than others."

"Skarn brokered a secret pact with like-minded deities across various realms, forming an alliance known as the Covenant of Chaos."

"Together, they sought to challenge the Olympians, the Asgardians, and other pantheons to seize control of their realms and treasures."

"Skarn’s first major act of conquest was a failed invasion of Olympus. Despite his army’s strength, the combined might of Zeus and Athena repelled him."

"Then Skarn destroyed the realm of Veldrath, consuming its divine energy and enslaving its inhabitants, becoming the God of Veldrath planet. This act marked him as a threat across the cosmos."

"Whenever the portal between the Nine Realms opened together. It was a cosmic event, known as Convergence."

"So on the day of Convergence, Skarn wants to unleash the Aether, a force of destruction capable of destroying the entire galaxy."

"But my father Bor and I defeated them. I personally, after a fierce battle, shattered Skarn’s enchanted axe, Dreadcleaver, and banished him back to his realm. And his all Dark Elves army was destroyed. However, Skarn survived, and ran away."

"So, what is the connection of Aether to Jane," Thomas asked, wanting to understand the situation.

"The Aether is inside Jane." Odin explained, Sharky looked at Odin, listening to the dark history of the Nine Realms, and the little history of Gods. And the power of the Aether that had caused chaos among the realms.

"Are you saying that the Aether would eventually kill Jane? Is there any way to safely extract it from her body?" Thomas asked with concern.

"No, I don’t think the records ever mentioned a way to extract the Aether from its host. It would be much easier to secure it once the host dies," Odin said solemnly. Thomas’s face immediately fell, and he became disappointed.

No wonder Odin had changed his attitude; he knew the power of the Aether and was afraid that it would soon endanger the universe!

"Well, forget about it, just enjoy the party now," Sharky said to Thomas, as he was enjoying the party. Sif continuously puts many different types of food and fruits on his plate.

"Sif, what are you doing?" Sharky asked while noticing the Sif hospitality.

Sif smiled, "This is all the fruit will make you strongest," After giving a reply, she also put some of the fruits inside the Ethan and Maria plates.

"You are really doing the work, as a housewife does for his husband." Sharky whispered in her ears, after noticing her actions.

Sif blushed a little, "Since, I am your wife, it was my duty, my King," She replied while accepting her duty.

As the grand welcome party comes to an end, "I am going to do some sightseeing with Thomas," Sharky said to Sif, then he turned towards his son, "Ethan comes with me," Ethan followed his father’s command.

"Ok dear, I am going with mom, and also taking Maria to show our places," Sif said, as she took Maria with her, from the time she accepted Sharky as her husband, she started calling Mom and Dad to Frigga and Odin.

Frigga also took Jean with her, while Astrid was in her embrace. With Sif and Maria joining, they go for the girls’ talk time.

From the time Astrid was born, Sif usually only got to spend time with Astrid during her sleeping and feeding times. Otherwise, Astrid was with her grandmother Frigga and grandfather Odin, who couldn’t resist playing with her.

While Sharky and Ethan were sightseeing in Asgard, Frigga was explaining some rules and important events of Asgard to Jane and Maria.

But they didn’t know that a danger awaited on Asgard.

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It happened a few days ago, when the Aether appeared again.

In a far place, outside of Nine Realms was a planet.

On this forsaken planet, an army was training there.

They were massive Stone Giants, which can manipulate earth around them, and regenerate themselves, they belong from the planet of Veldrath.

And they were also the Shadow Wolves, that were not seen by normal eyes, when they moved, their bodies hidden in spectrum form.

Their heads and claws are outlined with jagged, bone-like structures, sharp enough to tear through armor. And they always have a Shadowy aura, so when they moved, the surroundings became darker.

And finally the Wraithborn, they are undead warriors resurrected by Skarn’s magic. They are the dead souls of mortals, gods, or other beings which were killed by Skarn.

They are the most elite army of the Shadowforge Army.

The Wraithborn appear as translucent beings, and since they were made of soul, they have not the physical form.

And through their weapons, they directly attack the soul of their enemy.

And the high ranking Wraithborn can bind the enemy of their soul after killing them. And did not let them pass in the afterlife.

Meanwhile on a throne a being was sitted. He has an enormous height, and his body was carved from stone.

He wore a jagged, dark armor forged from the remains of fallen gods and infused with shadow magic.

He has two dark, twisted horns that curve backward on his head. While he has fang-like teeth that seem unnaturally long.

The helmet leaves parts of his face visible, revealing ashen, scarred skin and glowing red eyes that burn with fury.

There was a cape behind him, made of swirling shadow trails behind him. This cape seems alive, constantly shifting and coiling.

There was a big axe in his hand. Although it was mostly broken.

"So Aether is awoken again," He murmured, as he stood up.

He was Skarn, the feared being of Nine Realm.

"It’s time to prepare to take back the Aether, and since convergence appears again, I will destroy the nine realms."

He looked towards his broken ax.

"Especially Asgard."

He said, while looking towards his Shadowforge Army.

"But they are not enough, and I can’t defeat Asgard alone. I need someone’s help."

"And I know, who can help me," He said, while looking towards the Flaming eye, and a raven.

"Go, tell your master, I want to meet with him," He said. And throws the flaming eye and his broken helmet towards the Raven.

Raven took the Flaming eye and broken helmet and flew away from there.

The broken helmet, Flaming eye and the raven, all only symbolizes a god whose very name struck terror into hearts.

He was known as the God of Fear—Phobos. The son of Ares and Aphrodite.

The flaming eyes represent Phobos, because it was said that Phobos’ gaze will pierce the soul, revealing an individual’s deepest fears.

The helmet represents the courage of a warrior, and its shattering signifies fear overpowering that courage, for that reason a broken helmet always represents Phobos.

And Raven, they symbolize death itself. They appear on the battlefield, wherever war is going on.

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Skarn’s blackened ship after coming out void, it approaches Phobos’ domain.

The god of fear was living in his shadow domain. When Skarn’s ship landed there.

Phobos looked towards Skarn, while he was sitting on his throne.

"Skarn... So, for what reason, you arrived here??"

Phobos asked, since he had already gotten the information from the raven, he knew Skarn had some plan.

"I need your assistance, Phobos. The Aether has awoken, and I want to use it to rule over the nine realms."

"But, somehow, it goes inside Asgard. I cannot seize it alone. The Asgardians, led by Odin are formidable foes. Previously, Odin and his father Bor defeated me, even with my full army."

Phobos chuckled, hearing the Skarn’s reason.

"You want my help to topple Asgard? You think fear alone will crumble the walls of Asgard?"

Skarn nodded, "Yes fear can’t crumble the walls of Asgard. But with fear, Asgardian will not be able to fight properly. And then, we will strike them hard."

"Explain your plan in detail, because fear alone can’t make the Asgardian lose. And I also knew, without a good plan, we’ll be met with the full wrath of Asgard."

Skarn leaned back on the chair, a sly smile appeared on his lips.

"You’re right, Phobos. Asgard is not to be underestimated. But we don’t need to fight them all at once, do we? We need to break their resolve—attack their very hearts. And you can help with that."

Phobos’s interest piqued, and he leaned forward.

"Explain yourself, Skarn. What do you have in mind?"

"You will strike fear into them like they’ve never known. You can manipulate their minds, make them see their worst nightmares as reality. And once their minds are in chaos, the rest will follow."

Skarn explained his plan.

"You propose we attack their minds. Did you forget, my powers were not able to influence the mind of Odin." Phobos told him.

"I know, but don’t worry about Odin, I will keep him busy, while you will create fear inside the Asgardian. And then my army will attack Asgard. We will take back the Aether."

Skarn explained.

"Very well. We shall do this. The Nine Realms will fall under our control." Phobos nodded.

And soon their plan were formed to attack the Asgard.