In these collective dreams, Myrken Wood is a city built of gold. People, trade, and politics prosper. Those who wake from the dream to the Myrken Wood of present day are left with the memories of occurrences on this sleeping plane. Each night they return to this alternative world where the strange, the wonderful, and the peculiar are commonplace. Perhaps some characters see them as prophetic dreams of the coming decade; others, however, may believe them visions to beware, a too-wonderful place awakened in the eye of the mind meant to blind, bewilder, and seduce.
THE PREMISE
Dreams have been a recurring motif in past storylines: the Chimera plots (Sequences I, II, and III) and the Storyteller’s Dream have been exciting ways by which to explore character development. We wanted an opportunity to 1) revisit the excitement of these experiences, 2) give every character and player an opportunity to take part in a flexible, collective storyline, and 3) allow players to explore potential futures (whether positive or negative) with their characters.
Generally, we wanted to give something for the characters to come together and talk about In the interest of developing further tension, conflict, and material. Characters may encounter people they’ve never met in these dreams; likewise, characters may find their relationships vastly changed in this sleeping world. The possibilities are entirely up to you. This plot is not timed nor does it have a definitive resolution in mind. Its continuation, growth, and eventual denouement is predicated entirely on player agency. How your character processes and interfaces with this alternative setting is your choice.
The Other forum will be the home for these dreams. Here, you may initiate dreams however you desire with anyone you wish -- have fun and create! Likewise, we’ll be establishing several large dreams that can (and should!) involve everyone with the intent to modify, and manipulate this Golden City however the play dictates.
HOW IT WORKS
From the moment you read this thread, please feel free to begin having your character dream with others! Be random and extemporaneous! Please label your threads clearly in the Other > Season of Dreams subforum. Additionally, there will be three Acts -- large dreams that everyone can take part in however they wish -- that permanently alter the Golden Cities landscape. These big dreams will not fall into the timeline until their completion, and how long they take is up to you! The idea has been designed to include you whether you’re extremely active or you only have limited amounts of time, and it also leaves plenty of room to opt out should you prefer.
GUIDELINES
- - Characters may remember the dreams they have when they wake;
- Nothing that happens in the Golden Cities has any effect on the waking world -- yet;
- If your character dies in a dream, they’re certainly able to be a part of others! Will their projections in subsequent dreams remember that they were killed? Are they oblivious? You decide;
- We request that you explore possible futures or interpretations on your character with due control. There will be time for wild and crazy as time moves on, so being patient is your best bet;
- When in doubt, ask. Talk to players and ops about ideas you have for smaller dreams and larger ones;
- This will mostly be a forums-based roleplay, but side-channel play is entirely allowed;
- - Have fun. Remember, the Golden Cities threads are there to fuel regular in-character interactions!