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 * Legends/Fairy Tale Template:

Name of the Story: The Fool's Gate.

Place of Origin: Unknown. Believed to be Mistral.

Summary: A warlock stands before some old ruins, remains of some form of stone structure. He believes these to be part of some portal to another realm or world, and is preparing a ritual to open it. As he performs it, the stars begin to shift and change. Constallations were warped and twisted, with some disappearing all-together. And when it is complete, a wormhole does indeed appear... along with something more. A swarm of several beings - some similar, some radically different from the rest- storm their way out of the gate, spreading out across the wizard's land. The structure collapses into dust from all the power it used, closing the gate as it does so. And in the chaos, the mage vanished.

Variation(s) in different cultures: The wizard's fate was never exactly described in the original version of the legend, so a number of people and civilizations have attempted to deduce his fate. Some folk believed that he managed to get through the portal (though a few more don't think he does so willingly). Others say that he died there, crushed by the stampede. Some say that he fled from the scene, driven mad by the very looks of these creatures. One version claims that only half of him left this world, vivisected as he went through the closing portal. In short, he either dies in the chaos or disappears forever.

Impact on Remnant: Those that believe the tale claim that some of the monsters in Remnant's various mythologies were brought to this world because of the warlock. One legend features yet another evil wizard, leading an army of strange beings. Some believe that he's actually the one from this tale. However, many doubt this, even if a wormhole actually was opened. However, there have been claims of black-and-red tears opening around the planet lately. Some conspirasts believe that someone else may now be toying with similar forces.

Notes: Part of the inspiration came from Raven's portals. The gates used by the Vex in Destiny were also a source of inspiration. As to whether or not I'll actually use the idea... it might depend on the direction RWBY may go at this point. Not sure.