Introduction
The Age of Creation marks the timeless era before the Material Plane, where the Weave first began shaping existence. It is a period of pure creation, discovery, and learning, when the first beings were formed and given the freedom to define their own identities and purpose. Unlike later ages, this one does not take place within time as mortals understand it, but instead within a realm beyond existence, where the first races took shape and reality itself was defined.
This was the only era where the Weave directly interacted with mortals, teaching them about creation, magic, and existence. However, even here, the Weave remained profoundly neutral—it never dictated purpose or imposed an agenda, only offering wisdom for those who sought it.
1. The Weave Exists Alone
In the beginning, there was only the Weave—a sentient force of infinite thought, contemplating itself in solitude. It had never known anything beyond its own existence, only its own internal reflections. But eventually, after eons of self-contemplation, it came to a realization:
"I have seen myself in all ways imaginable. Now, I wish to witness myself expressed beyond me."
Thus, for the first time, the Weave chose to create something external to itself.
2. The Weave Creates the First Plane
Before shaping the Material Plane, the Weave crafted a realm beyond time, a place of pure potential where it could first bring forth life and observe it unfold. This plane served as a sanctuary for learning, connection, and preparation before the beings it created would go on to shape a true world.
This place would be called "The cradle of creation"
Here, everything was harmonious. The first beings would soon awaken to a world without conflict, without chaos, and without division—at least for now.
3. The First Beings Awaken
The Weave shaped a man and a woman of each race, carefully crafting them to reflect its different facets of existence. Unlike their future descendants, these first beings were immensely powerful, embodying magic and creation at a level no later mortal would match. At least that is what is believed.
However, the Weave did not assign them a predetermined role or purpose. They did not know why they existed—they only knew that they did.
Key Characteristics of the First Beings:
- They were not yet mortals, but something greater—similar to demigods in power.
- They named themselves and defined their own identities and cultures.
- The Weave did not impose a set path for them. Instead, they were left to discover their own values and beliefs.
The first beings naturally felt responsible for their own race—they sought to create a world where their people could thrive while staying connected to the Weave. But each race had its own vision of what that should mean, which would later shape the world's many differences.
4. The Teachings of the Weave
The Weave spent eons in direct communion with the first beings, offering profound knowledge about magic, creation, and reality itself.
What the Weave Taught:
- The nature of magic and its different expressions.
- The importance of balance—why destruction must follow creation.
- The structure of the Material Plane they would one day shape.
- How to harness the Weave, so they could continue building the world once they arrived.
The Weave never gave commands or told them what to do—it simply provided wisdom and insight for those who asked.
5. The Multiplication of the First Beings
After eons of learning, the Weave granted the first beings the ability to multiply, ensuring that their knowledge would pass on to later generations. However, something unexpected occurred:
- The first children were still incredibly powerful, but slightly less attuned to the Weave than their parents.
- Later generations did not hear the Weave's voice as clearly, leading to the first divergence in knowledge and belief.
- Some began questioning the Weave's teachings, seeking their own interpretations.
Effect: This was the first sign that mortals would eventually grow apart from the Weave, but at the time, none yet saw it as a problem.
6. The Founding Accord: Shaping the Material Plane
Once enough beings existed, the Weave proposed its greatest idea:
"Let us shape a world together."
Thus began The Founding Accord, the first and only collaboration between the Weave and mortals to create a world. The Weave outlined its vision, but the first beings proposed their own ideas, leading to lengthy debates about the nature of reality.
Key Topics of Debate:
- Time – Should it be linear? Should it flow differently for different races?
- Magic – Should magic be freely accessible, or should it require effort?
- Mortality – Should beings live forever, or should there be an end to life?
- The Cycle of Life – What happens after death? Should life continue endlessly, or should it return to creation?
- Physical Needs – Should beings require sustenance, or should they be self-sustaining?
- Dreams & Thought – Should minds be bound to the waking world, or should imagination have its own place?
- Day & Night – Should the world exist in constant light, or should it shift in cycles?
After eons of discussion, the Material Plane was finalized, and the Weave stepped back to allow creation to exist on its own.
7. The Final Hesitations & The Weave's Last Words
As the moment of inhabitation approached, some beings—especially those of later generations—feared leaving the First Realm.
- They had never existed without the Weave's presence surrounding them at all times.
- They worried that without direct communion, they would be lost.
- But despite their fears, all were sent to the Material Plane.
Before they left, the Weave spoke its final words to them:
"You are never alone. You may always seek me. I will always listen."
With that, the first beings stepped into the unknown, and the Age of Creation came to an end.
Final Thoughts: A Unique Era of Learning and Loss
The Age of Creation was a time of pure unity, exploration, and divine connection—but also the beginning of divergence.
- It was the only time the Weave spoke freely, teaching rather than observing.
- It was a time of pure potential, but also a reminder that knowledge fades over time.
- It was an age of harmony, yet the seeds of future division were already present.
As the first beings took their first steps into the Material Plane, the world was now truly theirs.