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TalOS thought to himself long and hard. Thoughts and dogma rushed through his mind as he processed the reality of the situation. It was really a hard question to really answer as a Primarch, but it should also be an easy one as well. After all, as TalOS compared himself to the Gods of Ruin he might as well be a normal mortal before their might.
And that was it, “There are many reasons, Malcador, that I see them the way I do. So many that it is hard to count them all lest I approach oblivion with such ideas. First and foremost though, I feel, is that they truly do have the power to be called such.”
To those words Malcador raised a brow, “So it is the power of an individual that demonstrates their Godhood? I have heard many make the same argument in relation to the Emperor yet you do not lord your Father as even the Omnissiah.”
To that the Primarch gave a solemn nod, “For he does not demand it or wish it. These Evil Gods, they both wish to be called such and hold such immense power that to deny them their right could be seen as suicidal.”
“So…” Malcador fell quite for another moment as he tried to think of an explanation himself, “You say they are so out of respect?”
“They may be the most evil creatures in the Universe, but they are Gods.” TalOS said simply as he gave a small nod to himself, “And why wouldn’t there be more Gods? The Machine God, who watches over the Mechanicus, is only but one aspect and pillar of reality. These Evil Gods and their Daemons are simply filled in other roles that the Machine God does not cover. They symbolize the excesses of humanity after all, with the Changer being the one who drives man to insanity and break all conventions.”
“So he is evil because of that change?”
“And that he has proven to be our enemy.” TalOS said simply.
“I see, I understand now.” Malcador said as he finally got all that he needed from TalOS, “You are just like many other men I have witnessed. Just by seeing the power of these beings they can only rationalize them as Gods. It is in essence reasonable. Especially when you do not have all the information present. Few ever do.”
And with those words Malcador finally took the conversation once more.
