Aen Creates the Dragon Gods - Myth

Before all else was the god Aen. They (for neither male nor female can be applied to such an all-encompassing existence) created the sky, the sea, the land, and all of the plants and animals upon it. But, after a time, Aen grew lonely. To help alleviate this problem, they created the first sentient creatures - humans. The god now had someone to talk to. Over time, however, the humans' short life spans only served to make Aen more lonely and they were filled with grief.
What Aen really needed was the ability to produce more immortals, but this was beyond their grasp. Instead, Aen tore themselves into six distinct pieces. Each of these pieces grew into what we now know as the dragon gods: Paden, Mivan, Anian, Nawan, Tisien, and Lassan. They are the Six. They shall live forever, wielding the powers of the god Aen.
The Six are to be served unreservedly, for they each hold a piece of the god's power. Without them, without Aen, Ancora would not exist.

Summary

This is the origin story of the world Ancora and of the dragon gods.

Historical Basis

Who knows? The six have existed since before Ancora had even an oral history.

Spread

This story is taught to all sentient creatures of all species as young ones.

Variations & Mutation

Some believe that the six will one day reunite to form the god Aen once more.

Some believe that there is a seventh dragon god that lives beneath the sea.

Cultural Reception

It is equally important to all beings, mostly as a warning not to defy the dragon gods.

Each of the dragon gods is thought to have different powers, and the ability to grant different wishes and desires.

Beings in some cultures devote their lives in service to one or all of the dragon gods. They may or may not actually encounter one.

In Literature

Many lullabies are about the dragon gods and their benevolence.

In Art

There are many, many depictions of the dragon gods and their creation. None of them look the same.

Date of First Recording

Before oral tradition

Date of Setting

Near the beginning.