There are many theories as to why Timmorran Lokander, the greatest magician Mennara has even known, set forth to create the most powerful magical artifact of his or any other age: the Orb of the Sky. Those who trusted him believed it would allow other mages to power their spells without needing to draw upon the Verto Magica, the great Turning that drives all motion and life. In the aftermath of the First Darkness, such an item would be invaluable in protecting Terrinoth from another horrific invasion from the world of demons. But Waiqar Sumarion viewed it with suspicion and jealousy, and to keep it from falling into the hands of evil, Timmorran was forced to shatter the Orb.
The resulting multitudes of crystalline fragments each contained more pure, solidified magic than had ever been seen before. These Stars of Timmorran would eventually become the runebound shards. Timmorran charged his apprentice with hiding them away for safekeeping… but such a secret could only be kept for so long.
References
- Realms of Terrinoth