"In the beginning the darkness was spinning serene. For how long It spun in sleep It was not aware. But when It awoke It held in its hands a desire to know. It unraveled then, and when It did It held instead a grain of sand. It was surprised and so surprised It was It stared intently at what It held. As It stared, the desire to know only grew and likewise the grain of sand grew too. The weight of desire pressed down upon its heart. Consumed it. Merged with it. And It was its desire. Its flesh the earth, its blood the rain, its breath the air. Its mere attention brought intention. Lost in its visions, It sought the world. The world, a mirror of desire, took shape and became. Time passed by and It stood still."-Novir Creation Myth, in reference to the birth of Mr. Vision and of the world. Welcome! The stories within this series explore the complexities of Mr. Vision's existence and the lives of Atma's inhabitants. Mortals and divine beings alike navigate a world that is shaped by the unending quest for knowledge and understanding. Each tale peels back the layers of mystery surrounding Mr. Vision's creation and its impact on the beings who call Atma home. Author's note: many of these stories will start abruptly and end abruptly. Some will be harsh or tragic. Others will be beautiful or moving. Many will be in between. Above all, these are stories about people and they will often vary in tone, style, and substance. I will try to fill in gaps where I can, but often details of the world will be left out because there simply isn't a way to include explanations of some aspects without breaking tone or style.