The Slumberer

in: Gods & Religions

The World Shapers created the world as we know it to be, shaping and forming the earth and oceans as well as all forms of life and elements on the planet. Their last creation was a being simply called the slumberer. Its purpose was to watch over those who sleep in the world, allowing them to rest and recover by weaving webs. The Slumberer’s webs stretched throughout the world, the god Ji’Khal had covered in darkness. Over time, from The Slumberer weaving dreams and spreading them throughout the world, the webs thickened and failed to burn away in sunlight. This led to creatures sleeping during the day, forever connected to the weaver of dreams. Once the World Shapers finished creating the world they poured their energy into creating the gods, including the Slumberer. Some like Ji’Khail, gave their power up to the others. However, the Slumberer had no one to give his power to. For he was the creator of sleep and slumber, watching over the world and weaving dreams for all; few were ever awake enough to notice him. Most assumed that the Slumber was simply a creation of their dreams, not realizing he was creating the dreams. Thus the Slumberer sat and watched over the rest of the world as he was slowly forgotten. He silently watched those who walked in their woven realm, eventually taking on many forms as he slipped in and out of the dreams of the world. While he traveled through the dream worlds, his hands continued to weave dreams for those who slept, and his webs spread throughout the world.

## Symbolism

The Slumber has become known as a god of spiders, and is seen as having eight limbs, one for each of the eight dreams he waves. His symbolism became that of the spiders, their webs being seen as remnants of the Slumberers weaving. Featureless masks are also used to symbolize the god.

## Worship

The Forgotten Slumberer is seen as a harsh teacher, though with compassion for his chosen. There are eight types of dreams that the Slumberer is known to weave throughout the world. From peaceful and happy dreams to those of failure and despair. His followers often wear featureless masks, hiding their own faces in mirror to that of their god. The most devout members never reveal their faces to any who do not also follow their religion. They accept all forms of dreams in life, all the while following the teachings of their god. They are expected to offer rest to any who seek it; however, personal survival is seen as the main tenet of their religion. Those that are unwilling to help themselves, or have given into despair are held with contempt for giving up on the dreams the Slumberer gave to them.

## Dream Tenets

* The upper right arm represents peaceful dreams. Dreams of peace are given to those who need to find comfort in their lives. Thus the followers must offer peace and comfort to those that they can.
* The middle right arm represents dreams of happiness. Dreams of happiness allow people to remember what it is that pushes them forward and survive. Followers must always strive to help people with their troubles.
* The lower right arm represents dreams of desire. Dreams of desire show people what they want in the depth of their soul. For the followers to want and desire something is simply a part of life and not to be pushed to the side.
* The right leg represents hope. Dreams of hope show people there are ways out of the predicaments they find themselves in. The followers must always remember there is always hope and a way to survive.
* The upper left arm represents dreams of horror. Dreams of horror are to remind people to always be on guard for the dangers that surround you. The followers, while told to give comfort and help, must always be aware of the dangers presented by others who would want to use or abuse them.
* The Middle left arm represents dreams of darkness. Dream of darkness reminds people that there is darkness and danger all around, including oneself. They must accept that darkness but not succumb to it.
* The Lower left arm represents failure. Dreams of failure are to remind people that mistakes can happen, no matter who or what is involved. Followers see failures as simply experience in order to better themselves.
* His left leg represents despair. Dreams of despair show people what happens when they give in to the negative emotions in their lives. For the followers, if someone has given in to despair and has no hope of trying to survive on their own, they are too far gone for the followers help.

The Slumberer is equal, each dream limb has an opposite dream represented on another limb. His teachings are the same. One should help another survive, but if they have no will of their own, then they are not in need of help. When one has hope they also have the capacity for despair. To the followers of the Slumberer, the world is built and shaped upon these principles and both sides must always be understood and considered; sleeping symmetry.

*Credit for Lore: TigerHellfigh*