
The Crocodile King's Triumph
By ariesgoldfrog

10 Aug, 2023

I am Sobek, the Crocodile King, the deity of the Nile, protector of Pharaohs. I speak today of a time when the gods of Egypt were divided, their unity shattered by arrogance and greed.

My tale begins with Osiris, the god of the underworld, our once benevolent ruler. His wisdom and justice were admired by all, but power is a fickle thing. It changes those who wield it.

Osiris started becoming tyrannical, imposing his will on the other gods. His lust for power ignited a flame of discord among us. The harmony we once cherished was on the brink of downfall.

Seeing his brother’s tyranny, Set, god of deserts and storms, began gathering allies. He believed that Osiris was no longer fit to rule and sought to overthrow him. I, however, remained neutral.

Both Osiris and Set sought my allegiance, but I declined. As the god of the Nile, my purpose was to protect the balance of life. Choosing sides would have disrupted this equilibrium.

The tension among the gods escalated until it finally erupted into an all-out war. The peaceful heavens turned into a battlefield, the clash of divine powers illuminating the sky.

Gods aligned with Osiris fought fiercely against Set's followers. The serenity of our abode was shattered by the sound of battle cries and the terrors of war. Yet, I remained uninvolved.

As the war continued, the balance of the mortal world teetered. Rain ceased to fall, crops withered, and the Nile waters receded, causing widespread panic amongst the humans.

Observing this, I realized that if the war didn’t end soon, the mortal realm would be in jeopardy. I decided to intervene, not for the gods, but for the mortals.

I confronted Set and Osiris, demanding they cease their war. They laughed, berating me for my neutrality and the lack of courage to fight. Their arrogance was staggering.

Angered, I summoned my divine crocodile army. Never before in the heavens had such a sight been witnessed. The other gods and their followers were awestruck.

Neither Set nor Osiris had expected this. My army, trained for centuries, was ready. Battle-hardened crocodile warriors, gleaming in their celestial armor, prepared for battle.

Faced with my formidable army, both Osiris and Set realized their underestimation. A moment of fear flickered in their otherwise defiant eyes. It was time to end the war.

The crocodile army attacked, creating a wall between the warring factions. Despite their previous power and ferocity, the gods could not break through my soldiers' defense.

Frustrated, Set ordered his most powerful storm on us, but my warriors withstood the thunder and wind. Not long after, Osiris commanded his undead soldiers against us but to no avail.

The battle raged on until the other gods were exhausted. My warriors remained standing tall, their determination unwavering. Sobek's army had emerged victorious.

Osiris and Set, realizing their defeat, finally agreed to a truce. But a truce was not enough. To ensure lasting peace, I proposed a new order of rulership among the gods.

The Kingdom of Gods was divided into domains. Each god would rule their own territory peacefully alongside the others. Osiris and Set reluctantly agreed, their power tempered by their defeat.

I, Sobek, continued as the protector of the Nile and the Pharaohs. The mortals hailed me as their hero, the god who saved them from the wrath of the gods' war.

This story serves as a reminder. It speaks of a time when power and greed almost destroyed the world. It praises the value of balance, neutrality, and the courage to intervene when necessary.

Remember this tale, for it is not just the story of Sobek, but a lesson for all. In the struggle for power, often it is the silent observer who holds true power and wisdom.

Osiris and Set forgot that every god held a role in the balance of life. They forgot the purpose of their power. But I, Sobek, I remembered, and I made sure they did too.

This is the tale of the Crocodile King, a humble ruler who stood for balance and peace. A ruler who believes that power should not fuel war, but rather, maintain harmony.

This saga of divine war and intervention echoes through the corridors of time. It's a testament to my intervention, my neutrality, and my power, used not for self-gain, but for the greater good.

I am Sobek, the Crocodile King. I am the sentinel of balance, the protector of harmony. I am the reminder that true power lies not in oppression, but in the defense of peace.