Pyroneus Dawnlight: The Gatekeeper of Worlds

Prologue

In the Very Beginning

Have you ever wondered if you were alone in the universe? Or for that matter, if there is only this universe? There are many theories as to what is what, and how the universe works. I’ll answer those queries now. There are two existing universes, each one having different properties. For example, the universe that you live in is what I will refer to as the ‘Realm of Creation’. I call it such because it both directly and indirectly affects the other, which I will refer to as the ‘Realm of Dreams’. What do I mean by this? The Realm of Creation is where all of the logical and sensible things (at least in your minds) exist, such as a sense of gravity. In a way, I guess you could also call it the ‘Realm of Limits’. All normal life goes on in this realm, dreams are just dreams, and reality is based solely on cause and effect. But, as I’m sure many have wished, what if those dreams you had could come true? That is where the Realm of Dreams comes in. Anything that has ever been imagined, from imaginary friends to storybook characters and fantasy worlds, has come to exist there, for a brief time. I say brief because nothing exists there for very long, and as long as no one keeps on thinking about something, it ceases to exist. Now, I bet you’re thinking “That’s an awfully powerful place, how come it’s never been found, or how come the things that appear there don’t come to conquer the Realm of Creation?” That is a good question, and it’s also where I come in. I’ve neglected to mention that each universe has its own…..consciousness, if you will. They communicate silently, coordinating the events, keeping things calm. But, as you can imagine, there are those who would attempt to destroy the balance, to take over all of existence. Unfortunately, these two great minds are unable to directly intervene, leaving the multiverse open to any threat.

Before we continue, I must also explain to you that, whilst there are two universes, travel between them is (almost) impossible. This ensures that they cannot interact, which would lead to, simply put, the end of all things. A dimension, a gateway of sorts, lies between them. I am the sole inhabitant of that realm, the gatekeeper of existence. I have lived since before the dawn of time, keeping the fledgling universes from colliding, and ensuring a peaceful growth. I am endowed with many abilities, all suited to dealing with threats. For example, one of the most prominent is my complete command over fire, and the ability to create it without the need for fuel or oxygen. I can view anything and everything that goes on in the multiverse, as long as I stay in my world. As for my appearance, I am a very tall, heavy footed humanoid, although I can be completely silent if I wish. My skin is impenetrable, and of a similar texture to what you know as a dragon, with a very rough fur coat. For the most part, my skin is deep obsidian purple, with great, bat-like wings, the webs of which are a dark blue, and fins for flight control running from the front of my head, down the back of my neck. The end of my tail, split into three spiky points, emits a jet of bright fire from the center. It has no hair on it, merely an extension of my coat’s fur. My eyes are a dark, glowing crimson, of a hue similar to blood. I have thickened skin on my hands and feet, specifically shaped for breaking whatever I kick, and razor sharp teeth that could quite literally rip diamonds to shreds. All of these things make me, as one can imagine, a terrifying sight to the faint of heart. That’s not even mentioning the magical aura I naturally emit. I’m cursed to naturally be feared. It’s truthfully just meant to make people stay away for their own safety, but… It also means I am alone.

Now, with all that power, you’d think I would be traveling all over the multiverse, keeping order. Well, you’re wrong. Before, I was content to sit on a throne all day, doing as I pleased. I didn’t deal with trouble that wasn’t aimed at me. I wasn’t merely cruel, I was heartless. You see, even though I cannot be directly killed, destroying my dimension would effectively destroy me. I reached a point where all I was concerned about was my own life. I was heartless, because it kept me from caring. I was alone, because I didn’t want friends. Friends can turn on you, they stab you in the back when you least expect it. I had convinced myself that no being could be trusted, so I sealed myself away, shunning the entire universe. All of these ‘revelations’ occurred fairly early on, and it was millennia before I would reveal myself again. When I finally did, the world was different. Very different.