The Age of Dragons: The Origin of Eberron

Celestial / Cosmic

The mythical origins of Eberron by the Progenitor Dragons.

According to myth, the Progenitor Dragons, Khyber, Siberys, and Eberron created all that exists in Eberron. Golden Siberys created magic, Gentle Eberron created life, and Cruel Khyber was the creator of that which lurks in darkness. 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. Eventually, as these tensions grew out of hand when the progenitors were faced with the final task of together creating the Material Plane, Siberys was murdered by Khyber. In retribution, Eberron then used her own body to bind and trap Khyber in the depths of the world. From this the dragons get their names The Dragon Above (Khyber), The Dragon Between (Eberron), and The Dragon Below (Khyber). The body of Siberys is said to have formed the Ring of Siberys that encircle the planet, while Eberron became the surface world of the planet Eberron, and Khyber became the underground realm of the same name, trapped within Eberron.   In addition to creating these realms, several creatures are credited to specific Progenitors. Fiends and Overlords are said to have been created by Khyber, as are Aboleths. The 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. Tiamat, an Overlord of evil dragons, is specifically called out as daughter of Khyber.