The Himalayas. Towering, silent, untouched by most of humanity's chaos. The perfect cradle for a secret school, a haven for sorcerers, and the heart of my future order.
I found a secluded valley, shielded by jagged peaks and eternal snow, where ley lines converged in a natural vortex of magical energy. Here, I would build Kamar-Taj.
Construction took time.Not because I lacked skill—my magic was unmatched—but because a school, a true sanctuary for training sorcerers, required meticulous planning. Every ward, every rune, every enchantment had to be precise.
I spent months shaping the mountains themselves, carving hidden paths, underground chambers, and training halls into solid rock. The runes glowed faintly in the dark, tracing the contours of the valley like veins of power. Wards twisted around the terrain, imperceptible to all but the most attuned magic users.
I worked through the seasons, moving faster than mortal time thanks to the Time Stone, yet careful enough to ensure every enchantment would hold for centuries.
By the end of the year, Kamar-Taj stood complete—a fortress of knowledge and training, hidden from the world, yet alive with magical energy. Floating platforms, meditation chambers, libraries filled with enchanted tomes, classrooms for spell practice, and arenas for combat—all perfectly integrated into the natural landscape.
The protective spells were as complex as they were subtle. Illusions disguised entrances, wards repelled intruders, and enchantments shielded the valley from scrying or magical detection. Even powerful demons or spirits would think it nothing more than an empty snow-covered canyon.
I stepped back, feeling the valley hum with potential. My yellow cloak fluttered in the high mountain wind as I surveyed my work.
"This… this will be the heart of my order," I murmured. "Here, the next generation of sorcerers will learn, grow, and defend this world."
The first Sanctum of training for Earth's future magical defenders was finally alive.
And I—its founder, its guide, its Ancient One—was ready to begin shaping destiny.