Dreamland Adventures; Tier One Red Thread (10%-20%)
10.0–10.9%: The Fractured Healers
- The Well’s Decline
- The Well of Life dims significantly, its energy flickering as the Healers’ disunity grows.
- Milo, observing from the ARC, identifies critical glitches in the simulation’s stability.
- Silver’s Growing Power
- Silver consolidates her control over the Heart of Dreamland, covertly aiding the CON’s expansion.
- She begins forming a small faction of shadow-infused creatures that act as her agents.
- First Losses
- A coordinated attack by the CON devastates a key location in the jungle, further isolating the Healers.
- The group suffers their first casualty—a minor supporting character tied to Black—highlighting the stakes of their mission.
11.0–11.9%: Biome Challenges
- Brown in Shang-Yo
- Brown becomes a respected figure among Shang-Yo’s inhabitants, known for his humility and wisdom.
- He uncovers ancient texts hinting at the Well’s connection to humanity’s potential for immortality.
- Green and New Gray in New Jerusalem
- Green and New Gray establish a fledgling settlement that becomes a symbol of resistance against the CON.
- A mysterious relic from the Well of Life arrives, offering cryptic guidance but also attracting the CON’s attention.
- Blue in Atlantis
- Blue’s construction of Atlantis begins, with Yellow offering temporary assistance before returning west.
- He experiences troubling visions of a catastrophic flood, foreshadowing his eventual demise.
12.0–12.9%: Silver’s Corruption
- Silver’s Agents
- Silver deploys shadow agents to infiltrate and monitor the scattered Healers.
- These agents sabotage efforts to rebuild, leaving a trail of despair and confusion.
- Gold’s Discovery
- Gold uncovers Silver’s direct involvement with the CON but hesitates to reveal this knowledge, fearing further division.
- She attempts to warn White, whose deteriorating mental state makes him unpredictable.
- Environmental Decay
- The biomes begin to show more severe signs of collapse—rivers dry completely, forests rot overnight, and the skies turn dark for extended periods.
13.0–13.9%: The Rise of Resistance
- New Gray’s Awakening
- New Gray begins demonstrating inherited powers, blending traits from Green and Brown.
- Their abilities become a beacon of hope for scattered survivors, rallying them to resist the CON’s encroachment.
- Red’s Sons
- Red trains her seven sons in isolation, emphasizing survival and combat techniques.
- The sons, each uniquely skilled, begin forming the foundations of what will become the Teal-Eyed Army.
- Blue’s Vision
- Blue shares his prophetic visions of Atlantis’ destruction with Yellow, intensifying her emotional withdrawal.
- His visions hint at the broader purpose of Dreamland, tied to humanity’s ultimate test.
14.0–14.9%: The CON’s Escalation
- Coordinated CON Attacks
- The CON launches simultaneous assaults on the Healers’ biomes, exploiting their isolation.
- Each Healer narrowly survives, but the attacks sow further fear and mistrust.
- Milo’s Interference
- Milo projects a cryptic warning to each Healer, urging them to reunite to prevent the Well’s collapse.
- Silver manipulates the message, framing Milo as an unreliable figure driven by self-interest.
- The Guardian Triangle’s Shattering
- A confrontation between Silver, Gold, and White irreparably fractures the Guardian Triangle.
- White accuses Silver of treachery, while Gold’s silence leaves her caught between loyalty and fear.
15.0–15.9%: Turning Points
- Yellow’s Isolation
- Yellow, haunted by visions of Atlantis’ flood, withdraws emotionally and begins wandering aimlessly.
- She experiences an intense encounter with the CON, which preys on her despair, leaving her shaken but alive.
- Black’s Authority
- Black and Yellow’s journey to Doolth reveals its harsh mountains and resourceful inhabitants.
- Black rises as a pragmatic leader, balancing ruthlessness with a genuine desire to protect his people.
- Silver’s Shadow Empire
- Silver’s shadow agents consolidate power in the Heart of Dreamland, fortifying it as a dark stronghold.
- She begins experimenting with the Well’s corrupted energy, deepening her alignment with the CON.
16.0–16.9%: Biome Intrigue
- Relics of the Past
- Healers in different biomes uncover relics from previous simulation cycles, each offering cryptic warnings about the CON.
- A shard of ice from Atlantis, a stone tablet from Shang-Yo, and a weapon forged in Doolth hint at interwoven fates.
- New Gray’s Leadership
- New Gray unites scattered survivors, forming a network of resistance against the CON.
- They lead a successful defense of New Jerusalem against a minor CON manifestation, inspiring hope.
- Silver’s Temptation
- Silver confronts Milo’s warnings in a private moment, questioning whether her alignment with the CON is truly her choice or a predestined fate.
17.0–17.9%: Foreshadowing the Collapse
- Celestial Warnings
- A solar eclipse plunges Dreamland into darkness, symbolizing the Well’s diminishing power.
- White sketches vivid images of the Healers’ individual demises, intensifying the group’s paranoia.
- The CON’s Evolution
- The CON manifests more human-like forms, directly confronting the Healers and manipulating their emotions.
- These encounters reveal that the CON’s strength is directly tied to Silver’s corruption.
- First Major Reunion
- A chance meeting between Brown, Red, and Green sparks discussions about reuniting the group, but distrust remains.
18.0–19.9%: Toward the Brink
- Betrayal in Atlantis
- A shadow agent sabotages Atlantis, leading to a catastrophic flood that marks the city’s downfall.
- Blue sacrifices himself to protect survivors, fulfilling his prophetic vision.
- Yellow’s Tragedy
- Overcome by despair, Yellow sacrifices herself during a CON attack, her death echoing across Dreamland and dimming the Well further.
- Silver’s Power Play
- Silver seizes control of the Well’s corrupted energy, positioning herself as the simulation’s dark ruler.
- Her growing influence creates a new faction, the Shadowborn, who openly oppose the Healers.
20.0%: The Healers on the Brink
- The Healers’ fragmentation is complete, with Silver fully aligned with the CON and the remaining Healers scattered, mourning their losses.
- The Well of Life is barely functional, its light reduced to a faint glow as the simulation teeters on the edge of collapse.
- Milo begins devising a plan to force the Healers to reunite, knowing their collective strength is the only hope for Dreamland’s survival.