0.0–0.9%: Foundations of Dreamland
- Awakening of the Healers
- The twelve Healers awaken in feline humanoid forms, embodying unique attributes tied to their Earthly identities.
- Disoriented but instinctively drawn to the Well of Life, the Healers begin to understand their roles in the simulation.
- Silver, Gold, and White retain fragmented memories of Earth due to the ARC pill, creating tension as others question their knowledge.
- The Well of Life
- The Well serves as the central energy source for Dreamland, its light reflecting the Healers’ unity or discord.
- Early flickers of the Well signal its vulnerability to emotional and moral imbalance among the group.
- Exploration of the Jungle
- The Healers navigate the lush but dangerous jungle biome, encountering flora and fauna reflective of human virtues and vices.
- Conflicting approaches to survival and leadership begin to emerge, particularly between pragmatic Black and optimistic Yellow.
- First Encounter with the CON
- Shadowy creatures representing fear and doubt attack during a moonless night.
- Black and Yellow lead a successful counterattack, but the group is shaken by Silver’s eerie familiarity with the CON.
1.0–1.9%: Early Discord and Foreshadowing
- Group Dynamics
- Alliances form based on shared values: Red and Orange align for leadership, Black and Yellow cooperate on adaptability, while Silver grows increasingly withdrawn.
- White’s hallucinations and Gold’s silence frustrate the group, deepening tensions.
- Environmental Shifts
- The jungle subtly reacts to the Healers’ emotions—thriving during unity and decaying during discord.
- Milo observes glitches in the ARC, hinting at the simulation’s evolving consciousness.
- Silver’s Corruption Begins
- Silver’s shadow unnaturally elongates, and whispers from the CON deepen her connection to the darkness.
- Her growing detachment signals the fragility of the Guardian Triangle (Silver, Gold, White).
2.0–2.9%: Unity Tested
- Ancient Ruins
- The Healers discover carvings and artifacts hinting at Dreamland’s deeper purpose and interconnected biomes.
- A cryptic message warns of the Well’s reliance on their unity.
- CON’s Growing Presence
- The CON’s manifestations become more targeted, exploiting each Healer’s insecurities.
- Silver begins hearing her Earth name whispered, intensifying her internal conflict.
- Foreshadowing Atlantis
- Blue discovers visions of a vast city built on water, symbolizing hope and ambition but foreshadowing his tragic fate.
- Yellow becomes captivated by Blue’s vision, sensing a shared destiny.
3.0–3.9%: Silver’s Influence
- First Major Fractures
- Silver manipulates the group, planting doubts about the Well’s intentions and its control over their actions.
- A heated argument between Red and Silver signals the group’s unraveling.
- Artifacts of the Past
- Remnants of past Dreamland inhabitants suggest a cyclical struggle and failed attempts to overcome the CON.
- White sketches disturbing visions, including a future where Silver betrays the group.
- Major CON Attack
- A coordinated shadow beast assault tests the Healers’ ability to work together despite mistrust.
- Silver’s hesitation nearly costs them victory, raising suspicions about her loyalty.
4.0–4.9%: Scattering Foreshadowed
- Isolation and Distrust
- Silver increasingly withdraws, aligning with the CON in secret. Gold, suspicious but silent, struggles to act.
- Environmental decay accelerates, with rivers drying and jungle sections dying overnight.
- Milo’s Warning
- The Well projects Milo’s image, warning of the group’s disunity and hidden corruption.
- Silver dismisses the message as manipulation, further dividing the group.
- Foreshadowing the Scattering
- A massive storm separates the Healers temporarily, offering glimpses of distant biomes and their eventual isolation.
- Silver’s shadow is seen conversing with the CON, cementing White’s darkest fears.
5.0–5.9%: Breaking Point
- Silver’s Betrayal
- Silver allows the CON to breach the Heart of Dreamland, making the Well of Life vulnerable.
- Trust in Silver shatters as chaos erupts, marking a turning point in the Healers’ journey.
- Healers’ Dispersal
- A tense council meeting ends in discord:
- Brown retreats west to Shang-Yo.
- Green and New Gray establish New Jerusalem in the east.
- Red isolates herself to protect her sons.
- Black and Yellow journey to Doolth.
- Orange sacrifices himself in the CALA Belt.
- Blue journeys to Atlantis, accompanied briefly by Yellow.
- A tense council meeting ends in discord:
6.0–9.9%: New Challenges in Isolation
- Individual Biome Arcs
- Each Healer faces unique challenges tied to their assigned biome, highlighting personal growth and struggle:
- Brown’s humility and resilience in Shang-Yo.
- Green’s leadership in founding New Jerusalem.
- Red’s efforts to train her sons as protectors.
- Blue’s vision-driven construction of Atlantis.
- Each Healer faces unique challenges tied to their assigned biome, highlighting personal growth and struggle:
- The CON’s Escalation
- The CON evolves with the Healers’ isolation, becoming more dangerous and personal in its attacks.
- Artifacts in each biome reveal interconnected histories, hinting at the simulation’s cyclical nature.
10.0%: The Well Dims
The Healers’ isolation and Silver’s betrayal foreshadow the escalating conflict and ultimate stakes of their journey.
A celestial event, symbolizing the Well’s dimming light, underscores the dire state of Dreamland.