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The Myth of Creation

The creator created the multiverse through its power of dreaming. As the creator slumbers our worlds exist. If the creator was to awaken, we would cease to be. To shepherd the creators great work, beings called eternals came into existence. They Sheppard the great dream as the only beings to see its beginning and eventually its end. Through them his work continues as they are fragments of his will and power. Because of this they are eternal as long as the creator sleeps.   Each eternal would govern over a realm that closely connects to their power. This allowed them to be near the source of their power while fuffiling their goals. Over time the eternals wold begin to deviate from their purpose and begin taking actions to fulfill their own desires.

Summary

The tale of creation is the tale of the great dreaming. It is believed that all life exists in a dream. That if the dreamer was to awaken then we would cease to be. This belief is believed by most races from the ancient text passed down from previous beings. Most believe this tale came from the beings known as eternals. Though no one is sure.

Historical Basis

The tale of creation was taught to the ancient ones by Zadi and was passed down to those who would serve under them.

Spread

It is widely spread across Unsu as it was a tale that was told by the ancient ones. Who is said to once have served or were ruled under by the eternals.

Variations & Mutation

Their many variation of creation some have lost the tale of the great dream. While some have given form to this dreaming being. Though as time goes on it becomes less a matter of fact and more simply a tale of wonder.

Cultural Reception

Each culture feel different about it some are indifferent as the tale originally came from the oppressive ancient ones. Some feel it gives them more purpose as it means that there was something above the beings they once worshiped. Others fear it as it gives hints at the end of all.

In Literature

Many have wrote stories re interpreting the story or cataloging the different versions.

In Art

There are songs and tapestries depicting the dreamer as a formless figure where all things flow from.
Date of First Recording
Unknown
Date of Setting
The Dawn of Creation
Telling / Prose

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