Pool of radiance

Pool of radiance was a naturally occurring magical phenomenon that manifested as liquid that resembled water notable for it's shimmer, glow, and magical radiance. They were one of the most powerful sources of arcane energy in the Realms.

Description
The waters of the pools of radiance were magic in its raw form. The weave of Faerûn, on occasion, amassed its energies in one place, the raw arcane energy always manifested as glowing radiant liquid. The sages described the pools as exposed nerve clusters, lymph nodes, of the body that was magical weave. These pools of radiance could manifest in any place, be it in the middle of a scorching dessert, a populated city, or shaded grove of a secluded forest.

Effects
The phenomenon of the pools had a tumultuous history as was both, blessing, and a curse, carrying potent raw magical energy and it's connection to the weave. The pools had no agenda and no human morality and could potentially be misused to a dangerous degree.

An arcane spellcaster could use a pool of radiance as a source of power, bolstering their own powers to an incredibly high level. This made the pools highly sought after by wizards of all alignments and specializations. This, however, was an incredibly dangerous pursuit as the raw power of a pool was always much stronger than a wizard's will. Most spellcasters that successfully found one of these magical nodes failed in their attempts to manipulate the pools and faced with backlash and side effects.

Rumors and Legends

 * The legendary status of the pools of radiance came not only from historic accords, but also from countless stories and legends of creatures encountering the '"magical pools of water" and gaining remarkable powers and abilities. The sages confirmed some of these stories as being truthdul, while others were greatly exaggerated over time.