In the old tales, all creatures have an origin--even the clever octopus.
Aath is wary, but his severe curiosity often overturns this. Like all octopi, he is impatient and easily bored, often seeking opportune moments to toy with something or someone.
Aath was the beginning of the octopus. Long ago, he was the original Deep Sea Monster, but his "terrible deeds" were merely curious antics. When at last he drew more fear than awe, Aath picked himself apart into millions of smaller octopi, which would grow to populate the depths of the oceans.