Dreamland Adventures; Tier One Red Thread (10%-20%)

10.0–10.9%: The Fractured Healers

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Yellow’s Tragedy
    • Overcome by despair, Yellow sacrifices herself during a CON attack, her death echoing across Dreamland and dimming the Well further.
  3. 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.