The Hidden Past Part 2

A few days have passed since the fall of Yggdrasil from Orcus' influence.

Grimhild Yorgana was shown in the middle of a field, holding a book in her hand. Multiple magic circles surrounded her body with large pillar stones stuck in the ground all around her.

"Hear me! King of Infinite space! All-in-One! The One by Life Prolonged! Umr At-Tawil! Iak-Sathath! YOG-SOTHOTH NAFL'FTHAGN!!!"

The All-in-One. The supreme being that embodies all that is, and all that will ever be.

Grimhild Yorgana manifested him into existence.

The Necronomicon was held in her hand, bringing forth this otherworldly entity.

These malevolent entities travel across the Oceanic Abyss, taking over other world seeds, which is why the Astral Void is within this sphere, above Yggdrasil.

These creatures wished to consume Yggdrasil, but Dracula kept them at bay, and so did Grimhild Yorgana.

"So you've arrived, Yog-Sothoth." (Grimhild)

A conglomeration of glowing spheres manifested itself into existence above the Great Witch. Yog-Sothoth took an incomprehensible form that would drive anyone mad if they looked at it. But Grimhild remained unaffected. She stared deep into the abyss of this creature, grinning slightly as ever.

"You have summoned me once again, Grimhild Yorgana. It must be of great importance." (Yog)

This entity spoke in an alienated language that was impossible to understand, yet Grimhild learned it on the spot when they first met.

"Yes. It's been quite some time, hasn't it? Then again, time is irrelevant for you. In your Sphere, you're everything, even time itself. How has Randolph Carter been?" (Grimhild)

"Randolph is discovering the mystery of his world. You're intriguing, knowing many, even those within the Sphere of Egypt. Your knowledge knows no bounds, Witch of Justice. It's one of the reasons why I adore this world; it is because of you and your mysterious behavior." (Yog)

Grimhild snickered.

"When the Astral Void formed above Yggdrasil, I was the first to enter it and befriend most of the Outer Gods to use at my disposal. Shub-Niggurath, the Nameless Mist, and even you, Yog-Sothoth, so it is only natural to take interest in me."

The mass of glowing orbs swirled in unison as tentacles protruded from the sky.

"Yet you refuse to tame the others." (Yog)

"I mustn't tamper with fate. I've restarted my life many times by perishing from Orcus, and if I change something, then who knows what'll happen. Perhaps Orcus' resurrection will hasten, or perhaps a new enemy will come along. I mustn't intervene with Nyarlathotep and the other Eldritch entities as of now. I must have my future master, Agnes, grant me permission first." (Grimhild)

"I see. You've told me this story many times, of the world restarting from your death, as if it's giving you another chance. It is another reason why you're fascinating, witch. Through all my life, I've never witnessed such a thing occur."

Grimhild closed the book, opening a portal to toss it inside.

"My life remains in the shadows, no one will know of me."

"In this life, have you ever summoned me in this exact scenario?"

"No. I haven't. I'm slowly progressing with new plans and ideas to see if they benefit me in the long run to defeat Orcus when he's unsealed."

The Omniscient entity went quiet.

"…Very well. What is it that you need of me? Do you request my omniscience? My power? I can grant you what you desire, for we're close. I've taken over many spheres and obtained unlimited knowledge."

"I want you to bring this world back to normal. Orcus destroyed everything in Yggdrasil, including the True Ones. They're permanently gone, and even their souls weren't sent to Valhalla." Grimhild looked skeptical, "You can do that, can't you, Yog? In your sphere, you're everything, even the sphere itself. You should have the power to restore Yggdrasil back to its former glory." (Grimhild)

"I am an omniscient being. My very existence is omnipresent across the sphere. I've obtained knowledge that many would kill for, and yet, your wisdom surpasses even mine. You can process me, a being who's everything, and remain fine. I know all, and yet I cannot understand you and your decisions." (Yog)

"….We can talk about the mysterious Grimhild Yorgana all day if you want, but I didn't come here for that." (Grimhild)

"I suppose so. Very well, I'll restore the world, Grimhild. There is no need to worry, rest assured." (Yog)

"Thank you. I owe you very much."

"No. Consider this out of generosity."

"…Alright."

Yog-Sothoth, the ultimate and supreme archetype. He had the ability to become everything, and all things in each sphere he manifests in, such as Yggdrasil itself.

By being summoned here, he knew every inch of this world and its history, thus, it is only logical that he can bring the world back to its normality.

Above Grimhild, the swirling orbs of light danced around each other before spreading out, vanishing from the vast blue sky.

Yog-Sothoth became Yggdrasil, in a logical sense.

The laws and concepts that have been tampered with by Orcus' magic would be purified, bringing the world back to its normality.

The Gods, the fairies, the giants, the elves, the humans, the World Creators, and so on, would find themselves manifesting back into their original form.

Grimhild smiled in delight, nodding her head.

"Thank you, friend. You're always the biggest help to me whenever I need you." (Grimhild)

Turning around, Grimhild walked away from the summoning ritual, vanishing from sight.

Those who returned after death were lost, and confused, but also joyful to see their family again.

It was a beautiful sight to behold, after the apocalypse.

***

[Mystic Age. A few years after the restoration of Yggdrasil]

Inside a dimly lit room, the flame of a candle slowly started to waver. It's been lit for hours, about to go out from the last remaining wax it had used.

Underneath the candlelight was a book, written in fluent handwriting.

The language of this handwriting was unable to be deciphered. It wasn't in English or Old Norse, but it's very own.

Knock knock knock!

A few knocks hit the door to this person's room, forcing them to stand up and answer it.

They were relatively small, standing only 5'0 in length. Once they opened the door, they were greeted by a maid.

"Hello Ms. Yorgana, it's early in the morning and I was wondering if I could change your sheets?"

"…Early in the morning? I swear I saw the moonlight of Mani a few moments ago."

The maid curiously glanced behind the small witch, noticing hundreds of books stacked on the floor, while some of them were unorganized. It was a mess in there.

"Yes, mam." The maid bowed, before asking, "You've been studying inside this room for the past few weeks, may I ask what's the motive? I don't mean to intrude, of course."

"It's nothing big."

The maid blinked a few times before slightly smiling, "Nothing 'big'? Ahaha… I believe that's an understatement considering the way your room looks."

"Do you have anything else to say? I have to get back to my studies. You can change the sheets tomorrow, I haven't even slept in them yet. I've been working at the desk nonstop."

"Oh, right! Well if that's the case, I shall see you tomorrow. Enjoy your stay at our village's Inn, Madam Grimhild."

"Thank you, and I shall."

Grimhild gently closed the door before turning around, and drooping her eyelids.

"Weeks of study and I still know nothing. There must be a different method to finding out about Orcus' Mana Forces."

Grimhild approached the bed, sitting at its edge before falling flat on her back, and spreading out her arms.

"Naturally, every sphere has its own Mana Force that the lifeforms there obtain so they can perform magic more efficiently, and hold their spells and mana. Normally, if someone had no mana force, their mana itself would only exist inside their soul which can cause complications." Grimhild sighed to herself, "The term 'Mana Force' is only a term in Yggdrasil. Other worlds call them Roots, Origins, or Essence. It takes a few million years for Mana Forces to be bestowed upon the world since they have to self-manifest to match the Sphere's capacity of mana. The only ones who don't have them are the World Creators."

Grimhild turned to her side, lowering her eyes as she thought to herself.

"But Orcus is different. His magic accelerated the evolution of Yggdrasil lifeforms, granting them Mana Forces at an early stage before they could even manifest themselves. My theory is that Orcus tampered with Mana Forces, which allows him to have influence over this world even when he's sealed. I've seen it happen many times in my other lives."

Grimhild closed her eyes, leaving the room in a mess. She was too lazy to clean it up.

"I have to find a way to change Mana Forces of Yggdrasil, so Orcus can no longer have influence here. That will be the key to eliminating his plans. Orcus wants to accelerate his return by using the people of this world as pawns to break him free from his seal."

Huffing a sigh, the small witch felt herself mentally exhausted.

"I need shuteye. I haven't slept in three weeks, all this research is a headache."