Though it had no physical form, no visible body, and no trace of a soul's aura, the nature of the entity above the stronghold was unmistakable. Its essence was the same as the Master of the Dark Dimension and the Dream of Madness—two of the most powerful entities of the Alien Powers.
Even so, there was a faint sliver of hope buried within that revelation.
The stronger these entities were, the harder it became for them to pierce the veil of reality and enter the physical universe. And while the colossal shadow that loomed over Valhalla's capital was indeed awe-inspiring, Vlad quickly realized it was not truly sentient.
It was a manifestation, an echo of power projected from beyond creation—most likely a result of some ritual taking place deep within the stone stronghold at the city's heart.
However, that knowledge brought little comfort.
