You know, you provide the mortals with Darkness in which to hide, and what thanks do you get? You get labeled as one of the musclebrain's subordinates. And then they turn around and indulge in hedonism and open warfare. The wise course of action would be moderation, and devious, sneaky warfare.
Take this Kol, for example. A typical example of a 'strong' personality. Well, that wouldn't do, would it? She could see he had potential- almost as much as he himself believed. He just needed a nudge in the right direction.
So it was that Kol's dreams were disturbed once again, this time by a slithering snake.
"Oh wise and powerful Kol. See through my eyes, and witness the world that others would withhold from you"
An image appeared within the dream, of a dark cave with a mote of light at the end. The perspective moved towards the light, which grew bigger and brighter. Eventually it reached the edge of the cave, where it stopped briefly before heading outside. The land was bathed in moonlight (the Third full in the sky), revealing a bountiful wilderness. Succulent fruits dangled from the trees, clear water babbled in the brooks, and a fresh breeze caressed the grass.
"This is what is hidden from you. See the beauty, see the treasures on offer. You know this to be true, for you are the wisest of your people."
"Of course, what of the evils of which the elders speak? Where are the gods rampaging across the earth? Let us investigate this so-called 'evil'"
The perspective moved again, weaving across the land. It travelled far, the surroundings becoming a blur, before it reached a great clearing. There stood two edifices; a great black obelisk that radiated Knowledge, and an... outdoor cave, shall we say- which shone in the moonlight like a glittering diamond.
"Here we have two of the things the elders fear. The pillar of truth, which they were too ignorant to comprehend, and the temple of wisdom, which they feared simply because it was unknown to them. You, Kol, could overcome their fears. Read only sparingly of the pillar, and its madness shall not affect you. Enter into the great temple, and the gift of wisdom shall be yours. But beware, Kol, for there are foes abroad that could challenge even you, should you be careless. I shall show you a glimpse of them, that you might understand"
Again the scene changes, leaving the temple behind, and weaving through the mountains. Suddenly, a horrible, blinding brightness filled the vision. A great beast, roaring defiance at the world, rampaged through the peaks, burning the land, leaving smoking ash in its wake. As quickly as it appeared, it was gone, mercifully obscured behind another mountain.
"Those are the sun-beasts, unthinking brutes that know only destruction.
These are the visions I came to grant you. Do with them as you will, Kol."