The Creation of Rem

Before Rem was Asmoth alone. He grew tired of nothingness and fell asleep, inspired to dream. The first thing Asmoth dreamed was the Troll, Oldie. But it was lonely so Asmoth dreamed it a friend named Sing-Song. Things were quiet so Asmoth gave Sing-Song a voice but the voice was droning so Asmoth gave Oldie a drum. The song and rhythm awoke the Cthonic Wyrm and the Heavenly Roc who, both bearing wings, fought for supremacy of the Sky. The Wyrm was driven into the Underworld, and its digging brought up briny water which poured forth and made the seas. No serpent may bear wings on Rem! There were more Trolls dreamed up, called Big-Head and Crybaby. Big-Head made beasts to fill the world and swelled with pride. Crybaby grew jealous so it killed its only friend. In the ensuing tantrum, Crybaby fled into and sealed the Sorry Cave, which is where apologies go when they are accepted and, as a result, nothing on Rem can truly be forgiven. Next, Asmoth dreamed of the Elves and Dwarves, who…