Magician’s do not credit or use a deity to explain their existence. Instead, they believe in a legendary item known as the Philosopher's Stone.
While much of the lore surrounding this crystal is based around alchemy, that is only due to a resurgence in interest during the 1700’s when human alchemists discovered texts mentioning it and the powers it was capable of, much to the annoyance of the Magicians.
The stone has existed long before alchemical interest, though its origins are shrouded in mystery even to the magicians themselves.
What is known, is that an expedition of mortals had discovered the crystal, though their written accounts never reveal where. Three members of this expedition discovered its power to grant magical abilities and became the first Magicians. They experimented with the crystal, granting nearly the entire group they had come with magic as well.
The three decided to not return to their home, knowing that should the stone fall into the wrong hands it could impact the world negatively. Thus they created their own city; Cythytos. The city blossomed from the magic of the Philosopher's Stone.
The historical texts end there, with only speculated theories from magicians over what happened to the first magicians. One theory is that the first three managed to transcend into godhood. Another suggests that something happened between the first magicians that resulted in the downfall of the city.
The Stone’s location is unknown, but continued to be highly sought.
