The story of creation

In the beginning there was nothing. This went on for a very
long time (especially since time didn’t exist yet).

At one point something happened, a small spark appeared and
seemed to self-ignite, exploding outward with energy. This explosion created the first pieces of matter, the first flux of magic, and a concept of time.

From this explosion four dragons formed – one of water, one
of earth, one of fire, and one of air. They are named Ryujin, Arkeris, Ra, and
Io respectively. While these dragons were the only physical thing in existence,
it is said that they had the company of two other entities, magic and time.

No one knows what inspired the four dragons to
build Tella’ndor, but at some point they coalesced at a point in space, and
fused together to make the planet, sun, and moon from their elemental matter.
Once they had constructed the planet, the four of the dragons were permanently
merged into the form of one almighty dragon that is named Eldest.

As soon as there was a ground to walk on, the first being
stepped onto Tella’ndor. He was Primus, the time entity. From the moment he
stepped foot on this world, time began. The seas began to churn, the winds
began to blow and the sun rose and fell in a cycle. This was the 1st
era of Tella’ndor.

The planet was also infused with power in different places,
and layers of magic were placed upon it. The one who did this is known as
Ominia – the entity that is magic.

At this point life first appeared, indicating the beginning
of the 2nd era. No one knows why life appeared or who created it.
Regardless, at the same time as the appearance of life, the Elder Gods emerged.
They appeared as a means of guiding the mortal races, and representing the
fundamentals of life. The Elder Gods took on the responsibility of protecting
the world from the Eldest, Ominia, and Primus. By now the Elves had decided that
the planet should be called ‘Tella’ndor’ which in their tongue means ‘Last Land’.

The Twins Solar, Icara and Asari, became guardians of the
sun, ensuring its light would always be able to reach those on the planet – filling
the people with hope and happiness. Gorum took upon the mantle of the people,
choosing to represent their strength to help guide his followers through
strife. Asmodeus, while keeping true to his word, chose to try and bring out
the evil in people to gain their worship. He thought that people were only safe
if they were under the command of the strong, meaning him. Finally Death took a
great responsibility, it was he who had to give ultimate meaning to life – for without
Death there is no life – and so he sought to it that the people of Tella’ndor
were able to complete the cycle of life and death.

Many years passed in this way, with nations and kingdoms
forming, generations passing. The divide between some of the gods grew during
this time – many growing particularly resentful of Asmodeus’ growing power and
selfishness.

Eventually something so cataclysmic happened that it changed
the outlook of Tella’ndor forever. A being known as Kholek attacked. He is
known as the ‘world-eater’.

Thankfully, the Elder Gods stood against him. In a final
alliance between all of the Elder Gods they faced the great beast in space. For
an unknown amount of time the Elder Gods fought, but they were no match for the
beast – the only thing keeping them going was the thought of what would happen
should they fail.

When their strength seemed to fade too far, the Triumvirate
of Existance appeared. Eldest, Primus, and Ominia joined with the Elder Gods to
face Kholek. Despite being literal gods of matter, time, or magic, their
omnipotence over their domain had no effect on the beast. He had come from some
other dimension where their powers meant little.

Still, the eight deities fought for an even longer amount of
time – eventually bringing the fight down to the ground. Eventually they realised
they could not defeat him or banish him, so Eldest split the planet at the
north pole, and with one final push from the Gods, they imprisoned Kholek
within Tella’ndor itself – insulated by an uncountable amount of material,
magical, and time barriers.

With that the Triumvirate of Existence left again, and the 3rd
era began. After the horrors of the battle with Kholek, Tella’ndor took a long
time to recover. The 3rd era became known as ‘The Age of Ascension’
as many new Gods ascended from their mortal lives after overcoming great difficulty
and gaining the worship of those around them.

As it does with all things, time had a
weathering effect on people’s memories. History turned to legend, legend turned
to fantasy, and even that with time was forgotten.