Elixir Pool

Tales of Da'dan and his discovery of the elixir pool are among those commonly told during festivles throughout the land, with details varying so it seems that each town and villiage has it's own unique version. In every version, however, the elixer pool is able to cure all wound, and even halt aging. With such a universal desire, it is no surprise that the tale has survived this long, or has spread as far as it has.

Summary

According to the tale, Da'dan and his party came across a island floating above a narrow circular valley in the middle of large mountain range. Upon arrival they met a guardian and were given a test. Like many details, the guardian and the test vary between the tales, but they eventually find themselves ferried across to the floating island on a floating platform. Once on the island they explore it, finding a temple there and a strange cult of monsters, which they manage to drive off while retreating into the interior of the island, though not without suffering casualties, among them Da'dan, who suffered a shallow, but painful puncture wound in his leg. Baring the entrance behind them they searched for a place to rest and recover from their wounds. The wandered through halls and rooms of strange metal construction lit intermittently by light from somewhere in the walls. Eventually they found themselves in a pristine garden with unknown plants scattered throughout and a winding stream that seemed to be coming from a pool in the center of the huge room. By now, Da'dan was showing increasing signs of exhaustion, his face pale and sweating profusely. It was clear that the wound had been poisoned and his condition was worsening. With some small hope that cleaning the wound thoroughly enough could save his life he stripped the clothing from around his wound and dipped his leg in the water, beginning to wash it. To his surprise, the wound began to knit itself together before his eyes and a feeling of energy and contentment spread through his body. Almost without thinking he immersed the rest of his body in the water and drank deeply of it. Every ache and pain faded away. Even scars he got as a child disappeared, leaving only smooth skin behind. Feeling refreshed he encouraged his friends to drink. Feeling refreshed and energized, they continued to explore the area, eventually finding a way out and escaping the floating island and the demonic cult that dwelt there. Da'dan and his friends wander the land still, exploring as they ever did, searching for new adventures and never again fearing the ravages of time. Or so the story goes.

Spread

Due to the near universal draw of a mythical pool that can heal all wounds and halt aging, some version of this tale has spread to nearly every town and village. Thought the details vary widely, the basic story is consistent throughout most versions.