"I am the Arbiter. I am the one that observes what is done. I am the one that upholds this Codex by the power of the Many. I and I alone, and that is my aspect. And thus I am bound."
"I am the Father. I am the one that holds, cherishes and protects. My patience is as long as my gaze is stern. I, and I alone, that is my aspect. And thus I am bound."
"Bah, who needs such drivel. I am the Liar. I am the one that will tell you what you want to hear, what you think you need to hear, what you think you need. I will grant you your wishes, as long as you dance to my tune. I and I alone, that is my aspect. And thus I am bound."
"You shall not succeed, beast! I am the Champion. I am the one that will undo wrongs with passion and might! I am the one that will stand up for you, when no one else will! I and I alone, that is my aspect! And thus I am bound."
"Hah, your pathethic boasts will help you nothing when you face my wrath, worm. I am the Destructor. I am the one that will wreak vengeance and horror before me. I am the one that will kill you for daring to stand in my path. I and I alone, that is my aspect. And thus I am bound."
"Come now, no need for this, settle down. I am the Mother. I am the one that will tend your wounds, and see to your hurts. I am the one that will grant you a long and blessed life. I and I alone, that is my aspect. And thus I am bound."
"Tsk, tsk, do you not see what splendid vitality rest in those? I am the Corruptor. I am the one that will defile everything you hold dear. I am the one that will take away what you cherish the most. I and I alone, that is my aspect. And thus I am bound."
One by one, they spoke and bound themselves and their aspects to the Codex, their creations distant memories, abandoned millenia ago. For a thousand and one years, one after another until all were done and settled. Then, and only then, did they turn their eyes on what they had left behind.