Truth
The festival had been a success. Other than the standard "bumps" and bits of chaos, the floating lanterns and the fireworks were the perfect ending to a peaceful period. It was as if none of the previous chaotic events had ever occurred. As if for those few minutes, all the troubles and dangers could be forgotten.
But while everyone down below was watching the display above them, another figure was watching from even higher up. High in the night sky, there was a small shimmer of light as a figure slowly appeared. As a lantern passed by, a slowly materializing hand reached out to touch it. There was a moment as it gently held it, as if reading whatever had been written on the paper, before pushing it back up to continue its ascent.
As each lantern passed, more of the figure solidified until soon it was no longer just a strange, hazy apparition-but a woman.
A woman whom had been missing for over a year.
A woman whom many have only heard about, but never seen.
A woman who no longer seemed weak and frail, but strong and resolute.
As the last few lanterns disappeared into the night sky, and the last of the fireworks fizzled out, she descended closer to the city, a trail of light following behind her.
A strange crackle came from every electronic device that had a screen or audio piece, and should one look to their Dreamberries they would find the face of the woman staring straight at them. The locals could only stop and stare up towards the mysterious woman, falling completely silent as they, too, seemed to be shocked at the sight. However, unlike the foreigners, they recognized and knew who she was.
"Greetings, everyone," her voice echoed. Even those who were not near their Dreamberry or some other device would have been able to hear her as if she was right there in the room with them. "It has been a long time-too long. Many have wondered what has happened and what will happen, and I am here now to answer your questions. However, I warn you that while what I say will be the truth, it will undoubtedly create great uncertainty and doubt among you."
There is a slow pause before she speaks again, her voice steady. "I am Sylvani, a dreamwalker, and guardian of this region. You may be more familiar with my 'old' title as the 'Overlord.' That was when I was weakened and had yet to fully awaken to my memories. But now that is not the case. What you see before you is only what you may call an 'astral' form. But I am not the only dreamwalker in this world. There are others like me scattered throughout Hypnosia, but there are even more here now in this place."
Here she extended her arm, her hand outstretched to everyone. "You, those who have come from other worlds. You, too, are dreamwalkers, and it is the reason why you are here now in Somarium-in Hypnosia-and why you can exist in both your world and our world. You are caught between the two realms of dreams and reality. Though you are real, you are also not. You are dreaming, yet you are also awake."
The woman called Sylvani lowered her hand as her expression changes. "I regret that you have been pulled into this world, and I know you have many questions. There is much that needs to be said and explained, and in due time you will know the truth of this world and the dangers that lie in wait. If you wish to speak, speak now. I will answer your questions so that all may hear."
And there she remained, hovering high in the air, the full moon a brilliant backdrop that only illuminated her presence.
She had returned. The one whom had once been called the "Overlord" had returned. But what news and information did she have? What sort of truth was she going to impart on those brave enough to ask?
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[ooc: SURPRISE. Bet you didn't see that one coming. But your eyes do not deceive you-this is the Overlord, and as she said, your characters are dreamwalking. What does that mean? Basically exactly what players have OOCly known about their characters this whole time-essentially dream clones. More information on how this works will be revealed both ICly and OOCly. There is already some information about Dreamwalkers in general, which can be found here.
This post is essentially an OPEN NETWORK post, meaning people can threadhop and see all conversations that are made in this post. It's like a public forum. Because of the special nature of this post and Sylvani's will, there can be no private lines. Sorry, but it's all open!]
But while everyone down below was watching the display above them, another figure was watching from even higher up. High in the night sky, there was a small shimmer of light as a figure slowly appeared. As a lantern passed by, a slowly materializing hand reached out to touch it. There was a moment as it gently held it, as if reading whatever had been written on the paper, before pushing it back up to continue its ascent.
As each lantern passed, more of the figure solidified until soon it was no longer just a strange, hazy apparition-but a woman.
A woman whom had been missing for over a year.
A woman whom many have only heard about, but never seen.
A woman who no longer seemed weak and frail, but strong and resolute.
As the last few lanterns disappeared into the night sky, and the last of the fireworks fizzled out, she descended closer to the city, a trail of light following behind her.
A strange crackle came from every electronic device that had a screen or audio piece, and should one look to their Dreamberries they would find the face of the woman staring straight at them. The locals could only stop and stare up towards the mysterious woman, falling completely silent as they, too, seemed to be shocked at the sight. However, unlike the foreigners, they recognized and knew who she was.
"Greetings, everyone," her voice echoed. Even those who were not near their Dreamberry or some other device would have been able to hear her as if she was right there in the room with them. "It has been a long time-too long. Many have wondered what has happened and what will happen, and I am here now to answer your questions. However, I warn you that while what I say will be the truth, it will undoubtedly create great uncertainty and doubt among you."
There is a slow pause before she speaks again, her voice steady. "I am Sylvani, a dreamwalker, and guardian of this region. You may be more familiar with my 'old' title as the 'Overlord.' That was when I was weakened and had yet to fully awaken to my memories. But now that is not the case. What you see before you is only what you may call an 'astral' form. But I am not the only dreamwalker in this world. There are others like me scattered throughout Hypnosia, but there are even more here now in this place."
Here she extended her arm, her hand outstretched to everyone. "You, those who have come from other worlds. You, too, are dreamwalkers, and it is the reason why you are here now in Somarium-in Hypnosia-and why you can exist in both your world and our world. You are caught between the two realms of dreams and reality. Though you are real, you are also not. You are dreaming, yet you are also awake."
The woman called Sylvani lowered her hand as her expression changes. "I regret that you have been pulled into this world, and I know you have many questions. There is much that needs to be said and explained, and in due time you will know the truth of this world and the dangers that lie in wait. If you wish to speak, speak now. I will answer your questions so that all may hear."
And there she remained, hovering high in the air, the full moon a brilliant backdrop that only illuminated her presence.
She had returned. The one whom had once been called the "Overlord" had returned. But what news and information did she have? What sort of truth was she going to impart on those brave enough to ask?
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[ooc: SURPRISE. Bet you didn't see that one coming. But your eyes do not deceive you-this is the Overlord, and as she said, your characters are dreamwalking. What does that mean? Basically exactly what players have OOCly known about their characters this whole time-essentially dream clones. More information on how this works will be revealed both ICly and OOCly. There is already some information about Dreamwalkers in general, which can be found here.
This post is essentially an OPEN NETWORK post, meaning people can threadhop and see all conversations that are made in this post. It's like a public forum. Because of the special nature of this post and Sylvani's will, there can be no private lines. Sorry, but it's all open!]