Io

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Io, the Ninefold Dragon, contains all alignments within him and is seen by dragons as the creator of all things. Io is paired with Chronepsis, who is seen as a re-enfolding that balances Io's extension of being into the worlds. As Io becomes all things, Chronepsis draws them back into himself. They are seen as brothers and represented in a complex symbol involving a nine-headed dragon swallowing its nine tails. Like Jazirian, Merrshaulk, and Shekinester, Io is an aspect of the World Serpent archetype.

Io's offspring include Bahamut, Tiamat, Aasterinian, Falazure, and Nathair Sgiathach.

Sources: Cult of the Dragon (as Asgorath), Defenders of the Faith, Draconomicon (Second Edition, as Asgorath), Draconomicon (Third Edition),
http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip, Monster Mythology, On Hallowed Ground

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