Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- premiers_dragons [2019/12/23 15:05] – ↷ Page name changed from progenitor_dragons to premiers_dragons maitregob
+++ premiers_dragons [2025/12/11 15:20] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
+====== Premiers Dragons ======
+{{tag>dm}}
+//The wisest dragons contend that the world was born in battle. According to myth, the emptiness before creation was the domain of three mighty dragons. Golden Siberys was the source of all magic. Gentle Eberron was the fountain of life. Cruel Khyber was the master of secret knowledge, and of the powers that lurk in the darkness. Together, they held dominion over the fate of all, and they pondered the proper shape of the universe.[[Dragons of Eberron (book)|Dragons of Eberron]]. [[Keith|Baker]], Scott Fitzgerald Gray, Nicolas Logue, and Amber Scott (2007). [[Wizards|of the Coast]]. ISBN 978-0786941544.//
+**The Premiers Dragons** are [[Siberys]], [[Khyber]], and [[Eberron]]. The legend of the origin of the [[world|of Eberron]], states that the three dragons created (or discovered) the [[Draconique|Prophecy]].
+Then Siberys and Khyber began to fight over it, the battle destroyed the world, destroying Siberys (and creating the [[Ring|of Siberys]]). Eberron then used her own body to bind and trap Khyber in the depths of the world, and at the same time restore life to the world, now called Eberron. Siberys is now (or was) referred to as "the Dragon Above," Eberron "the Dragon Between," and Khyber "the Dragon d'En-dessous."
+in:
+History, Progenitor Wyrms, The Age of Dragons, and 2 more
+Progenitor Dragons
+EDIT
+SHARE
+The Progenitor Dragons are Siberys, Khyber, and Eberron. The legend of the origin of the world of Eberron states that these three great dragons created the planar system and created (or discovered) the Draconic Prophecy.[1] The Progenitors are often described as being siblings.[2]
+According to myth, after the Progenitors created much of the universe, Khyber betrayed her brethren and murdered Siberys. Eberron then used her own body to bind and trap Khyber in the depths of the world. Siberys is now (or was) referred to as "the Dragon Above," Eberron "the Dragon Between," and Khyber "the Dragon Below." The body of Siberys is said to have formed the Ring of Siberys, while Eberron became the surface world of the planet Eberron and Khyber became the underground realm of the same name, trapped within Eberron.[1]
+The Dragons of Argonessen tell a more expanded version of the progenitor myth. In this version, "Golden" Siberys created magic, "Gentle" Eberron created life, and "Cruel" Khyber was the creator of that which lurks in darkness. In this version of the story, tensions between Khyber and Siberys first arose as the progenitors were creating the planes, due to differing visions of the planar system. Kythri, Mabar, and Xoriat are credited as creations of Khyber, while Daanvi, Fernia, and Irian are credited to Siberys. The murder of Siberys by Khyber was said to be a result of these tensions growing out of hand when the progenitors were faced with the final task of together creating the Material Plane.[2]
+In addition to creating these realms, several creatures are credited to specific Progenitors. Fiends and the Overlords are said to have been created by Khyber, as are aboleths. Couatls are said to have formed from the blood of Siberys, and Dragons are said to be formed from a mixing of the blood of Siberys with the life force of Eberron. The Dragons' and Coatls' conflicts with the Overlords and their minions are often said to be an extension of the conflict between Khyber and her siblings.[2] Tiamat, an Overlord of evil dragons, is specifically called out as daughter of Khyber.[2]
+Worship Edit
+Despite the progenitor myth being a well-known story told throughout Eberron, direct worship of the progenitor dragons is rare. Most peoples worship other gods – either the pantheons of Sovereign Host and Dark Six, or beings that can be seen within the world, like the Silver Flame, the Undying Court, or the Lord of Blades. Though the name of the Cults of the Dragon Below implies that the cults worship Khyber, in reality most cults worship specific beings from Khyber, not the Progenitor herself.
+However, there are exceptions. The Draconic religion of Thir considers the Progenitors to be the highest level of divinity, and respect their role in creation. However, even here, direct worship is rare – most Draconic worship is focused on the second tier of divinity, which features draconic aspects of the Sovereign Host.[2]
+The kobolds are rare amongst the peoples of Eberron in that direct worship of the Progenitors is their most common form of religion. Each kobold tribe dedicates itself to a specific Progenitor, which they claim to have a particular bond with. The prevalence of sorcerers amongst the kobolds is credited to this bond. Kobold seers have an odd tendency to see visions of the Draconic Prophecy, which has also been credited to their connection with the Progenitors. Irvhir kobolds worship Khyber, a practice that outsiders frequently lump in with the Cults of the Dragon Below. Iredar kobolds worship Eberron in the form of a unique druidic sect that has no relation to the common druidic sects of Khorvaire. Siberys worshipping irsvern kobolds are extremely rare, if they exist at all, but are said to be winged.[3]