[open] just your usual info gathering about weird cosmic hotels

[laevateinns]

Username/Display Name: a/akechi
Server Channel: #general
Time: 12:17am

[ akechi isn't particularly fond of reaching out to people in the hotel, but... he's realized it may actually be his best source of information, so he's biting the bullet and posting to the network. he Actually Tries to be polite about it all, so his message is chill. ]

Hello, all.

Since I've arrived here I've been exploring the place, but since it really is so huge... I was hoping I could gather some information from the rest of you.

I'd appreciate hearing about the various floors or rooms you've come across and what was in them. The strangest things you've seen, even.

There's only so much I can discover on my own, unfortunately, and I know that people have had... experiences, to say the least.

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un: weavewizard

[netherese]

I had the good fortune of coming across a floor with altered gravity and a stunning, beautifully surreal landscape. Oversized mushrooms, abstract sculptures, lush plantlife, even a waterfall that appeared to be tears shed from the eyes of a giant statue. Of course, there were interesting points beyond the landscape alone. It seemed to be able to summon moments from the memories of those who visit.

[laevateinns]

Memories...

[ oh, something else he hates, actually. the rest more or less fits what he's heard so far (even if it sounds fascinating), but... ]

What sort of memories did they drag up?

[ aka GOOD OR BAD ]

[netherese]

I suppose that would depend on who you asked. Certainly significant ones: moments in time that presented some sort of turning point. Good or bad, those have the potential to be quite stirring, but I have to wonder if we were presented with those particular memories for good reason.

[It should perhaps be called the Vale of Existential Thought, rather than the Vale of Tears.]

[laevateinns]

"Significant" can certainly go either way, you're correct. Thank you.

[ ...MMM STILL HATES IT ]

And do you have any theory to what would be a "good" reason?

[netherese]

From my own observations, they were moments that had a great deal to do with setting the people they belonged to on their chosen paths. Of course, I have a rather limited sample size to choose from in this matter. The research has not yet been exhaustive.

just noticed his display name is rizzard of waterdeep....

[laevateinns]

How thoughtful of this place to provide a way for people to reminisce.

[ IT'S... SARCASTIC, but, again. text. ]

I'm interested in investigating further on my own, however, so I would appreciate hearing if you come across any other examples or anything of the sort.

someone in chat requested I change it to that and I'm not sorry

[netherese]

Gladly. I've been making my own efforts to explore and investigate as much of this hotel firsthand as I possibly can, and I would be glad to help further someone else's attempts.

There is, also, at least one dungeon floor filled with animated skeletons and the occasional ogre.

you're all so valid

[laevateinns]

[ IT'S A RELIEF, to hear about other people investigating this place, too. akechi might not know them (and therefore can't necessarily trust them-) but. it's something! ]

I'm glad to hear it.

About the investigation attempts, of course. Not the skeletons and ogres.

Now please, go ahead and tell me now that you got rid of them by complimenting someone around you's hairstyle or something.

[netherese]

I can't imagine that being an effective course of action in any situation. Well, I do suppose anything is possible here, but my companion and I took care of them the old-fashioned way— with magic. Not without some injury, admittedly, but it was handled easily enough.

[laevateinns]

[ at least this guy has some sense about him.

still… magic. ]

When you say magic… what exactly do you refer to?

[netherese]

I suppose the concept is not universal. Magic is, at its core, drawing upon the power of the Weave to make intent reality— to bring roaring flames or bolts of lightning into reality, or even to summon forth allies from other planes of existence.

[laevateinns]

[ the fuck is the weave

still, akechi is intrigued. it's fascinating how many different forms of power there are in all these different worlds and universes... ]

Elemental magic, and some form of summoning magic, then.

[ he gets those!! ]

I'm familiar with similar things, although I wouldn't call it magic, and it doesn't have the same source.

[netherese]

[Why, he's so glad you asked—]

Very interesting. Similar concepts, then, but not considered magic. What does your world call it, if you don't mind my asking?

[laevateinns]

It's based more on cognition. The mind, and what it believes is capable.

The people who can use those elemental abilities can also summon things called Persona.

[ akechi also loves explaining things... friendship(?) ]

[netherese]

[It's possible... it's entirely possible.]

Summoning, I'm quite familiar with, though if these powers are based on one's cognition and the strength of someone's mind itself, I'm guessing you aren't calling these creatures from other planes of existence, at least not in the manner I might. I've heard of a similar power from another guest here, in fact— something called a Stand.

[laevateinns]

A stand?

I suspect it's not as simple as, say, a microphone stand.

[netherese]

Certainly not. Summoned creatures, not unlike the elementals or other planar beings I have seen called forth in my own world, but still decidedly unique. My experiences with them have been limited, but undeniably thrilling!