[quote=@Vahir]
I'm not so sure about Shade mind-controlling the other gods. Staying hidden from omniscient beings, sure. Manipulating them against each other, why not. But psychically planting thoughts in their heads might be a bit much.
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He isn't mind controlling them. He's simply manifesting in the dark recesses of their minds and pretending to be nothing more than a thought that could be easily ignored. And besides, if you look closely at what Shade said while he was in Falke's mind, you'll find it's just an altered version of a part of your post. You're still the one making the choice, I just make it seem like Shade manipulated Falke into doing so.