Now Clota ruled all of mankind, and was slowly steering them towards their own destruction.  All this time, Dagda watched in silence as the events of the earth unfolded.  Now Balor, the father of all the Enlightened, grew old and more proud in his wealth.  He grew so conceited that he denounced even Clota.  There is no more for you to teach us! he cried.  Leave us and relieve us of your arcane and useless
knowledge!  We have surpassed even you, the mighty Clota!  Were he not restrained by the decree of Dagda, Clota would have slain him for his betrayal.  Now, for the first time since the beginning of the world, were Clota, Esus, and Anu of one mind.  For a time, men lived on without the guidance of the Elders, and they became more despicable and evil.  Their cities covered much land, and whatever they touched they destroyed.