**Domains:** Reality, Creation, Magic, Time **Aliases:**[^1] The Infinite One, The Creator ![[The_Dreamer.png]] > [!success] The Dreamer > ![[Symbol-Dreamer.png]] > > [!question] Domains > Reality, Creation, Magic, Time > > --- > > > [!question] Aliases > The Infinite One, The Creator The Dreamer is believed to be an enigmatic and powerful cosmic entity. Unlike other deities, The Dreamer is not actively worshipped in the traditional sense, but rather acknowledged as a fundamental force shaping the very fabric of reality. >I see The Dreamer as not a divine god, but simply as a state of nothingness—a state of Chaos. And the dreams of Chaos would be more like a yawn. > >But, truly, whether Chaos yawned or dreamed, or brought life and substance out of nothing, I don’t know. I wasn’t there. Nor were you. > >— [[Venerate Sedric|Ven. Sedric]] ## Nature and Influence The Dreamer is believed to be a slumbering cosmic being whose dreams shape and reshape the mortal world, as well as the [[Dreamworld]]. Its restless sleep is said to cause shifts in reality, creating and altering the [[Shard (Realm)|Shards]] that make up the [[Shattered Realms]]. This connection to the world's creation places The Dreamer somewhere between a deity and a primordial force, though the line between the two is not clear. ## Followers and Beliefs While The Dreamer doesn't have organized worship in the same way as other gods, there are those who acknowledge its influence and have formed beliefs around its nature. One such group are [[Dream Theorists]]. These followers believe that everything exists within The Dreamer's dream and that nothing is truly real or tangible. They often seek ways to influence reality by attempting to communicate with the cosmic god. The [[Society of True Form]] doesn't subscribe to the "all is a dream" theory, however. Instead, they believe that while creation was the result of The Dreamer's sleep, that it was instead manifested and came to truth. In other words, they view the world as being very much real, but acknowledge The Dreamer as the source of this reality. ## Mysteries and Speculations Much about The Dreamer remains unknown, leading to numerous speculations and theories Some scholars theorize that The Dreamer's sleep may have been the cause of [[The Shattering]], while others believe that if The Dreamer were to awaken, it could mean the end of all existence. Regardless of the realms' scattered beliefs, concrete information remains scarce and much of what is "known" is based solely on interpretation and speculation. [^1]: Deity names and titles often vary across different cultures and regions within the Shattered Realms, and the names provided here may not be exhaustive; your character may encounter or prefer alternative names for these entities in their own experiences and/or traditions.