The Water of Life

Story

A beloved king is old and dying, the only thing that can save him is a drink of The Water of Life. This is found at the end of the earth and is guarded by impossibly tall mountains that continually crash together, leaving minimal chance of survival. Nevertheless the prince decides he will set out to collect the water for the king. On the way he meets a royal family in a palace. The princess is very beautiful. He spends the night with the family and finds out that the princess is able to cry pearl tears, laugh roses and owns a very special ring that protects her from danger. In the morning, before the prince continues his journey, the princess gives him the ring. The ring guides the prince safely through the crashing mountains; he collects the water of life and returns to his father. Once his father is feeling better the prince tells him of the royal family and the princess. The old king passes his throne to the prince and insists the royal family come to live with them.
Why we chose it

A version of a traditional quest story where the princess has the power to help the prince to complete his quest.