Bedtime Stories

Creation of Evil

Once upon a time, in the realm of Elysium, a celestial being named Auron was bestowed with a sacred task. He was entrusted with the creation of a new realm, a realm where balance and harmony would reign supreme. Auron, a being of pure light and goodness, set forth on his mission with great zeal and love for all that was good.

For countless eons, Auron crafted the lands and shaped the creatures, infusing his creation with purity and kindness. The realm flourished, and its inhabitants lived in perfect harmony, untouched by darkness or evil.

However, as time passed, Auron began to notice that the realm he had created lacked something crucial—free will. Though the creatures lived harmoniously, they did so out of their inherent nature rather than choice. They were like automatons, following a predestined path, unable to truly experience the breadth of existence.

Driven by a desire to grant his creations the gift of autonomy, Auron delved deep into the mysteries of the cosmos. He discovered the existence of a primordial force—an antithesis to his own being. This force, he learned, was called Erebos, the embodiment of darkness and chaos.

Intrigued by this newfound revelation, Auron sought to understand Erebos further. He believed that the introduction of darkness could allow for the true expression of light and goodness, giving rise to an even greater sense of purpose and virtue. With great caution and trepidation, he decided to draw upon the essence of Erebos to create a counterpart to his realm of light.

Using his celestial powers, Auron wove the essence of darkness into the fabric of his creation. The creatures he formed in this realm possessed the capacity for choice, the ability to stray from the path of goodness and embrace malevolence. This realm, named Oblivion, became a reflection of the darker aspects of existence.

At first, the presence of darkness within Oblivion was a subtle and nuanced element. It served as a mere backdrop to highlight the brilliance of the light-filled realm of Elysium. But as time went on, the darkness grew bolder, corrupting the hearts and minds of its inhabitants. The creatures of Oblivion succumbed to their basest instincts, reveling in chaos and cruelty.

Auron, burdened by the unintended consequences of his creation, observed in sorrow as his beloved realm of light became tainted by the encroaching darkness. He realized that he had underestimated the power and allure of evil. The delicate balance he had sought to achieve was crumbling, threatening to consume both realms in an eternal conflict.

Driven by a newfound determination, Auron sought to rectify his mistake. He ventured into Oblivion, his radiant light piercing through the shadows, and confronted the source of the spreading evil—the corrupted heart of Erebos itself. In a battle that shook both realms, Auron managed to seal away the malevolent force, confining it within a realm of eternal darkness.

Though Elysium and Oblivion remained separate, the scars of evil lingered, forever etched into their collective memory. Auron, now a wiser being, recognized that the absence of evil was not the true path to harmony. Instead, it was through the constant struggle between light and darkness that true balance could be achieved.

And so, Auron dedicated himself to safeguarding the realms, guiding their inhabitants to navigate the eternal conflict between good and evil. The story of the creation of evil served as a reminder that even the purest intentions could give rise to unforeseen consequences, and that true goodness could only emerge through the choices made in the face of darkness.