The Elements

"In every great hero's story, there are those who battle for good and those who stand against them that fight for the other side. Thousands of years ago, eight great magicians met at the top of the Etha Mountain after the Great King was dead. They decided their magic should not be kept but sealed until the time was right. Once the grandsons and granddaughters of the Round Table were trained, then would they lead the world out of darkness once more. They decided to seal all their powers into one stone. Many townsfolk tried to find the fabled jewel, but the years passed and the citizens grew weary. Together the town's leaders sought out the retired magicians looking for the stone. One of the original magicians turned their back to the Order and led the folk to the legendary stone in the Black Mountains. The Order's old and wise leader foresaw this, though, and was waiting for the crowd. Magician and master battled, but corrupt power overtook the magician as he overpowered his mentor. With his dying breaths shallow and weak, the foe's master broke the stone in eight and banished the pieces to the ends of the world. The mountain was silent while his last breath sealed the spell until the new heroes were born."