OOC: Dreamscape

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Ceireia's mind is a shattered, confusing place. At first, all that can be seen is an enormous tree in a forest clearing. Higher up on the tree there are thousands of various types of flowers, but the trunk of the tree is scarred and twisted in places. There are vibes of sorrow, but also happiness, and an underlying tone of tranquility. If you walk around the tree, you'll see stained glass doors, with light behind them. Although they are broken in many places, each one depicts a scene. Through the broken panes, both memories and unchecked emotions leak through. Each door can be opened, and will bring you elsewhere.

The Doors

The Garden:
This door depicts a beautiful garden set behind a small cozy looking house. Upon entering the door, you will be transported to said garden. Playing in the garden are three young children, two easily identifiable as much younger Ceireia and her brother. The third is their best friend Kevin Ceres. This place has a nearly overwhelming aura of happiness. If you stick around in the garden, Ceireia will attempt to show off her hybrid roses and other such flowers that she's grown.

If you decide to go towards the house, the door is unlocked. Inside are Alexander and Victoria Shadiene, the twins' parents. Alexander is a respectable looking man with black hair and glasses. Victoria is beautiful, with long blood-red hair. Upon approaching them, memories of brighter times with Ceireia's parents can be seen. Board games and watching movies in the den, baking and gardening with her mother, playing with her brother and friends, and many other happy memories from when she was young.


The Mansion:
This door depicts a gorgeous mansion set back into some hills. Upon opening the door, you will be transported into the mansion. Although the halls are decked with beautiful paintings and flowers, it just feels so empty. Most of the rooms are empty, but some of them contain various items, which upon touching will show you memories of Ceireia's friends, among other things.

Set in the courtyard in the middle of the mansion, is a large Japanese style garden, complete with a koi pond. Far in the back of the courtyard is a zen garden, however instead of large rocks, there are gravestones. These read the names of her friends and family who she lost many years ago. Walking quietly between the graves and the pond is Ceireia in a veiled cloak. Upon approaching her, she will emit an aura of despair, and scenes from her past will be seen, including Zephyr giving his life to save Illina. Illina dying from illness, telling Ceireia not to give in. Ceireia can also be seen in her earlier stages of practicing dark magic, and if provoked will attack with it.


The Inferno:
This door depicts Ceireia's home from The Garden aflame. Upon entering this door, you will be brought outside her flaming house. Here can be felt fleeting emotions of rage, and sadness. Flashes of memories can be seen here, including a fiery car wreck, a laboratory, a bloody fight with Zephyr, her abilities to manipulate plants, and brief flashes that show the appearances of the gods of her world.

Here, Ceireia can be found kneeling in front of the house in tears. You can certainly attempt to comfort her, but she won't move.


The Shadow:
This door depicts a shattered heart with wisps of dark energy surrounding it. Upon entering the door, you will be hit with wave after wave of emotion. Sorrow, determination, rage, amusement, envy. Here, Ceireia can be found in the basement of what seems to be an office building. Twisted, corrupted species of plants can be found scattered all over the place. Ceireia constantly speaks to herself about resurrecting Zephyr, and what she must do to achieve it, including her own death. Bits and pieces of memories of her second time in Paradise can be seen here, including her time in the Dark Forest, Daxter's murder (as well as various NPC murders), and a brutal fight between her, Ariana, and Illina. Although she herself is no longer capable of using dark magic, be warned, her memory of herself here is still very capable, and very volatile.

The Light:
This door depicts a small flower bursting out of the earth under a lone ray of sun. Upon entering the door, you will be transported to a sunny meadow filled with beautiful flowers and a small stream running through the center. This is Ceireia's personal sanctuary within her mind, her light in the darkness. Here are all her more pleasant memories of home, her friends, family, Paradise. The Ceireia here looks as she does in Paradise, yet seems happy. She seems very at peace, and will gladly speak to anyone who wishes to, but if you provoke her, she will not hesitate to attack.


Questions?
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