1. Alma’s husband Pedro sacrificed himself to save her and their triplets during the Thousand Days’ War.
2. Alma was heartbroken after witnessing her husband’s death.
3. Alma prayed for a miracle and was immediately granted one.
4. Magic was born from Alma’s candle, and the magic created the Encanto where Alma and the rest of the citizens who escaped with her could live in peace.
5. The miracle also vanquishing the invading army, created a mountain range to protect the Encanto, and also granted Alma a sentient house for her and her family to live in.