Wells of Eternity
Summary
The wells of Eternity have been forgotten for many years. They where heavily researched by Iken "Cobalt Master" Rhineforrel. He researched them during a time of peace and with dealings with the Academy of Thorn'Adan. In this research they found that they where able to fortify the wells liquid essence also known as E.C.H.O. However all the great wars of Renstrom have caused the wells to go missing once again. A few wells have been used in druid rituals but the druids haven't been able to answer the cause of how the power is supplied.
It has been rumored that if the shell of a well were damaged the wells power would still be produced in the Continent of Renstrom. The well would mend itself and durring this time it would cause a unstable wild magic increase to that school of associated with the well.
If a vial of pure magic from another Well of Eternity is dropped into a victim well. The victim wells magic gets corrupted and becomes eratic until it is no longer viable to cast magic of that casting type. For example if Necrotic Liquid was dropped into an Evocation well the Transmutation well would start to lose its magic. In theory the only way to restore a victim well back from this chaos state would to have three level three spells or higher of the same school be cast into the well. This would purify the liquid well and balance would be restored.
Historical Basis
In the year 2528, Ryo "Kardun" Nexus uncovered the means of creating a Dracolitch. This mean was different then other rituals as it called for an empowered necrotic essence from the Necromancy Well and 3 other Wells of Eternity. He was successful in corrupting the Conjuration Well, Transmutation Well. He was close to corrupting the Abjuration Well but his necromancer was stopped by the Talons. The Talons with the aid of other adventures sealed the wells away with some wish spells. These wishes were cast by Siberan of Daarden and Garim Vaeliss with the aid of the Talons, Mystra, and the Djinn Lord Vibian and would be performed two wishes. Firstly the Wells would be protected with a guardian: as such a Platinum Dragonborn statue resembling Siberan of Daarden was formed atop each well to protect them from intrusion. Secondly, the wells themselves would be sealed and magical barriers would be set in place to further protect the wells of magic.
Spread
In the World of Stendaaris, the connection between the Grand Master/Mistress Wizards of the Grand Master Wizard Council and the Wells of Eternity is profound and symbiotic. Each Grand Master/Mistress is responsible for safeguarding a specific Well of Eternity that corresponds to their area of magical expertise. This responsibility involves not only physical protection but also the performance of intricate rituals that involve liquifying spells into their primal essence called Eternity's Cosmic Harmonic Overflow (E.C.H.O). E.C.H.O's are then used to sustain and empower the wells, ensuring they remain pure and potent sources of magical energy.
The E.C.H.O process is a delicate and robust arcane practice. It involves distilling the very components that constitute magic itself—elements that underpin the World of Stendaaris—into a liquid form that replenishes the well. This process is critical because it maintains the balance and purity of the magical energies within the well, ensuring that they are not depleted or tainted over time.
When a Well of Eternity is corrupted, the impact on the corresponding Grand Master/Mistress is both immediate and severe, manifesting in physical and magical symptoms that reflect the deep connection between the wizard and their well. The corruption of a well might begin with subtle changes in its magical aura, which in turn affects the health of the Grand Master/Mistress. Initially, the symptoms might resemble those of severe malnourishment: extreme fatigue, weakness, and a pallid, unhealthy complexion.
As the corruption spreads and intensifies, the symptoms worsen, mirroring the degenerative aspects of diseases like cancer called Witchfire Decay. The Grand Master/Mistress might experience a gradual loss of magical abilities, akin to a weakening of the body's vital functions. Physically, they could suffer from uncontrollable tremors, lesions or growths, and a deterioration of mental faculties, reflecting the physical manifestation of the well's corruption. The very E.C.H.O that once empowered them now acts as a poison, infiltrating their magical and physical form.
The degradation can reach a critical point where the Grand Master/Mistress faces a fatal decline, directly linked to the state of their well. If the corruption is not reversed or the well purified, the Grand Master/Mistress could ultimately succumb to the corruption, leading to their demise, which would be both tragic and dramatic, underscoring the essential bond between the wizard and their source of power. This fatal outcome not only affects the individual wizard but also destabilizes the magical balance of Stendaaris, potentially leading to broader consequences for the world.
Variations & Mutation
There are 8 Variations of the Wells of Eternity.
Abjuration Well
Conjuration Well
Divination Well
Enchantment Well
Evocation Well
Illusion Well
Necromancy Well
Transmutation Well
In Literature
There are a few books penned by Iken "Cobalt Master" Rhineforrel. The following are stored at the Grand Hall of History located in Mount Roma. These masters of history where able to keep the first editions of all of Iken "Cobalt Master" Rhineforrel's works. There is one book focused on the treasure hunt clues and validation of the clues for the locations of all the wells. Another book references how Iken "Cobalt Master" Rhineforrel and the Dwarves of Rhineforrel managed to contstruct the wells infrastructure.
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