Magic | Grants incredible powers |
Effect | Healing • Strength • Inspires envy • Fuels conflicts |
Location | Worldwide |
Discovered | Unknown (leads to founding of secret society) |
Protectors | |
Impact on history | Transformed the course of global history |
Religious implications | Fueled conflicts between religious groups |
The Fountains of Enchantment are a series of magical fountains scattered throughout the world, the existence of which has remained one of the most profound and transformative secrets in human history. Serving as a source of incredible magical energies, the Fountains have shaped the course of global history and inspired awe, wonder, and fierce competition among nations, political entities, and religious groups alike.
While the true origins of the Fountains of Enchantment remain a mystery, it is believed that the first Fountain was discovered in the year 1038 CE by a group of explorers in the remote mountains of Tibet. Its mystical waters quickly became renowned for their propensity to grant immeasurable power and magical abilities to those who dared to drink of them. With these incredible powers and abilities that the Fountains provided, world history was forever altered.
The Fountains of Enchantment share similar characteristics, such as a profound and innate sense of tranquility surrounding their environs and the presence of the enigmatic Crystals of Virtue, which are said to infuse their waters with magic. Each Fountain is anchored by one of these iridescent crystals, with the water cascading down its surface in a myriad of colors before flowing through the fountain pool.
As time passed, the powers granted by the Fountains became more complex. One could experience superhuman strength, flight, telekinesis, telepathy, mind control, illusion, and even dimensional travel for a short duration upon drinking from them. However, these powers were seemingly limited and mysterious, often causing confusion and heated debates about the true nature of the Fountains.
The discovery of the Fountains of Enchantment and their immense powers ignited a global race to control them. Countless wars and conflicts were fought as world leaders and politicians vied for access to and commandeering of the Fountains' mystical properties. Consequentially, powerful diplomatic bodies and alliances formed, such as the Brethren of the Waters and the Conglomerate of the Enchanted Realms, hoping to acquire the Fountains for the benefit of their respective regions.
The Fountains of Enchantment attract pilgrims from all corners of the globe, seeking the miraculous healing and powers that the waters promise. Various religious entities have formed around the Fountains, such as the Order of the Enchanted Fount and the Fellowship of the Crystalline Springs, believing in their divine origins and purpose.
With the unlimited potential for manipulating their powers, various agencies and scientists have sought to unravel the enigma that shrouds the Fountains. The Institute of Elemantine Studies was established to foster research, understanding, and practical applications of the Fountains’ powers. However, despite their monumental efforts, the secrets of the Fountains remain tantalizingly out of reach.
The Fountains of Enchantment continue to inspire wonder, fear, fascination, and war alike, captivating the human imagination and changing the world in ways that no one could have ever fathomed.