Z Ruins

Description of the Location
The Z Ruins are located at the southern tip of the Amestrian continent, in which they are relatively easy to find if you follow the coastline. The ruins are thought to be very old, however scholars believe that the ruins have only appeared recently. Most recently there have been a series of major disturbances coming from the ruins, which has drawn explorers and scholars alike to the location. The most noticeable feature of the ruins is the unexplainable floating sphere of water atop one of the ruins.

Rumors
Among the endless stream of rumors, a few have had extensive circulation in the public:
 * Marduk being seen at the ruins.
 * A young man was believed to have come from the ruins.
 * A rift near the ruins that leads to the Shadow World.
 * Terra Guardians being spotted outside the ruins.
 * Mysterious portal suddenly appearing at the ruins.

The Scholar's Analysis
The scholars over the course of several months, have acquired a basic understanding of some of the ruin's secrets:
 * The floating globe of water is generated by a machina device.
 * The ruins is a small shard of the actual ruins, which is in a different dimension.
 * There is no evidence of a young man originating at the ruins.(As of yet.)
 * The mysterious portal located there does not have the same origin as the ruins.

Final Assessment
The elusive scientist Octavius, has theorized that the ruins along with every other odd event in the area, are linked to a single phenomenon. In fact he claims that is it is deliberate, however the only evidence he has with this claim is a simple test. The simple test involved harmonizing ender pearls with the different areas of the ruins, every area was confirmed to have successfully harmonized with the pearls. He has suspected the endermen to be involved in the recent events in some way...