"According to reliable intelligence, the core of the Shadow Council's upper echelons is a Great Mage named Dominic, who took over the council's actual control after Julius's death. But that's not the most critical part; what's crucial is that the Shadow Council worships a deity."
The air in the conference hall suddenly stagnated for a moment.
Robert continued, "This deity is most likely not a native god of the Oracle Plane. From the description of its followers, its power nature is highly compatible with the Shadow Rules, but some features are fundamentally incompatible with the native Four Gods and the Light Divine Status. During prayer, its followers have mentioned that the god comes from a world beyond this world."
The Duke placed his folded hands on the table and remained silent for a moment.
A deity from beyond the world—in the Endless Plane, such entities are generally referred to as Evil Gods.
