News of the Shadow King's fall spread throughout the universe of intelligent species, along with the aftershocks of his divine authority.
Every faction and every deity was shaken in different ways, but they all saw a new kind of hope.
That terrifying nightmare power was not invincible!
Even the claws and fangs of the legendary God of the Apocalypse could be shattered!
If others could do it, why couldn't we!?
In the aftermath of the Watchful Elder's fall, every deity began making plans of their own and devising ways to resist.
The Mechanical Father issued orders to his Mechanical Sages, and terrifying divine authority spread through the universe.
In an instant, dozens of new metal lifeforms were born in the material universe, becoming his children.
Hundreds of powerful technological creations were granted sentience. They betrayed their original masters and pledged themselves to the great Holy Father.
The Steel Savior's vast, unwavering will surged throughout the universe!
He began calling upon the warriors under his command to form the World-Saving Legion, forge weapons capable of destroying everything, and declare war on every enemy!
They would plunder and stockpile supplies for their master to resist the final apocalypse!
Many followers of the Steel Savior discovered that the Mechanical Prostheses implanted in their bodies had become more powerful.
The Powered Armor they wore could even gain stronger propulsion or more terrifying firepower simply by being painted different colors!
The Stigmata Totem proclaimed its existence and opened its boundless halls of knowledge.
All manner of profound, complex knowledge appeared in the minds of the Runescribes who worshipped it.
They also received orders from their great deity to create unprecedented cosmic runes!
In an instant, countless new runes appeared, and countless new schools were born!
The Elf King transmitted his immense will