The Cascade of Whispering Waters
The Imperial Gardens of Aurelith
Passing under an arch covered in fragrant jasmine in full bloom, they found themselves at the Cascade of Whispering Waters. The central fountain of the Imperial Gardens was rumored to be the greatest wonder of the known world. Standing beneath it, none dared say otherwise.
It was less a single fountain and more a sculpted mountain of liquid starlight. It rose majestically from the heart of the gardens. A wide, shallow moat encircled the central island, its surface a perfect mirror reflecting the moon and the countless stars, broken only by the barely perceptible weeping of water from ancient-looking stone formations along its edge. Here and there, clusters of luminous aquatic plants pulsed with a faint, otherworldly glow.
Several elegant bridges, crafted from pale, polished stone, arched gracefully over the moat, inviting them onto the island. From the island's center, the mountain of dark, richly veined stone rose majestically, its terraced slopes a vibrant tapestry of rare mosses and ferns. Countless waterfalls and rivulets, some delicate as silk, others powerful and roaring, cascaded down its sides. Embedded within the rock faces, and beneath the flowing water, were thousands of tiny, naturally iridescent crystals, catching the moonlight and the glow from dozens of ornate iron lanterns strategically placed along the winding pathways. The water truly seemed to sparkle and shimmer, as if infused with the very essence of the moon-lit sky. At its base, crystal-clear ponds teemed with brilliantly colored exotic fish, darting through luminous plants. The soft roar of the water was a constant, soothing presence, a lullaby of liquid splendor.
From the book
Sisters of Opposing Magic - The Perilous Path
By... Me (coming soon)
The Cascade of Whispering Waters
The Imperial Gardens of Aurelith
Passing under an arch covered in fragrant jasmine in full bloom, they found themselves at the Cascade of Whispering Waters. The central fountain of the Imperial Gardens was rumored to be the greatest wonder of the known world. Standing beneath it, none dared say otherwise.
It was less a single fountain and more a sculpted mountain of liquid starlight. It rose majestically from the heart of the gardens. A wide, shallow moat encircled the central island, its surface a perfect mirror reflecting the moon and the countless stars, broken only by the barely perceptible weeping of water from ancient-looking stone formations along its edge. Here and there, clusters of luminous aquatic plants pulsed with a faint, otherworldly glow.
Several elegant bridges, crafted from pale, polished stone, arched gracefully over the moat, inviting them onto the island. From the island's center, the mountain of dark, richly veined stone rose majestically, its terraced slopes a vibrant tapestry of rare mosses and ferns. Countless waterfalls and rivulets, some delicate as silk, others powerful and roaring, cascaded down its sides. Embedded within the rock faces, and beneath the flowing water, were thousands of tiny, naturally iridescent crystals, catching the moonlight and the glow from dozens of ornate iron lanterns strategically placed along the winding pathways. The water truly seemed to sparkle and shimmer, as if infused with the very essence of the moon-lit sky. At its base, crystal-clear ponds teemed with brilliantly colored exotic fish, darting through luminous plants. The soft roar of the water was a constant, soothing presence, a lullaby of liquid splendor.
From the book
Sisters of Opposing Magic - The Perilous Path
By... Me (coming soon)