The Mytheral
"Many have sought its power over the generations, none have been able to find it, for the keys to finding its location are lost in the most dangerous of places in the world. It is said to hold the power of gods, and could be the cause of the great Ruination".
From 'Legends of Gal' Thrail' by Doran Wayfinder, Gnome explorer and archaeologist.
Summary
Before the Ruination, when the Mage Kings lived in peace, there was great advancement in the arcane arts. This lead to the creation of an artifact of great power, a culmination of the Magi's collective intellect and skill with arcanum. The Mytheral, born from the minds of the Mage Kings, held the power to reshape the world, to create life, or to destroy everything in existence. None know when it was created, but that the War of Arcanum followed shortly after.
It was Jazeri Azul, Greatest and most powerful of the Mage Kings, who hid it away in a place no mortal will find without the Key. The key was shattered into 12 pieces, scattered during the Ruination and lost to time immemorial.
Many search for the Mytheral, including dark forces from beyond this world.
Historical Basis
There is no hard evidence of the Mytherals existence, only one piece of art depicting a large orb sat atop a mundane tower, with the writing "only the merging of six will find the one". This has lead some to believe that the Key, referred to as the Six, was intentionally shattered and scattered across the world.
Spread
The Mytheral is a common story told to children, mixed in with the story of the Ruination. Yet these stories vary wildly and most believe them to be nothing more than stories of fantasy.
Date of First Recording
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