One at a time, adventurers from all kinds and ilk stepped out onto a small floating piece of land hanging in the blue void. The Engine itself hung in the distance. It's appearance seemed that of an unremarkable observatory. Smaller platforms would slowly drift up from the abyss, creating a sort of stepping stone path to the hulking structure. The entrance was in the form of heavy massive double doors. Spread out evenly in an arch, four stars were engraved, each one lighting up as one of the four adventurers drew near. A sign laid to the side.
"Pass the door is no return. Turn back now."
For most, those were hollow words, and yet a somber reminder of the risk they were taking. For most, a great deal of effort was needed to even arrive, and to leave now would be a pointless waste of effort.
For the first who dared open the door, a large font of energy would blow against them, shadows flickering and swirling within the entrance. Stepping through, the true extent of the structure could be seen.
The inside is that of a single massive singular room. Figurines are lined row by row around the perimeter, seemingly heading upwards for an eternity. Despite this, one can always find the figurine they are looking for. In the center is the telescope, peering up into the never-ending spiral of figurines. To the left is an archway, and to the right is an old-fashioned scale. The left side of the scale is gold and pristine, while the right is corroded and rusted. In the center is an hourglass, sand constantly dripping down but never filling or emptying.
An ethereal Warden stood off to the side. It was black as pitch, and almost seemed as if it was cut from reality entirely, a rip within the fabric. The top part seemed of that of an old-fashioned light post, a leering purple eye within. At the bottom of the thin body, it would devolve into writhing shadows, tentacles that almost stretched up half its own body.
The Warden had only one word to say.
"Welcome."
"Pass the door is no return. Turn back now."
For most, those were hollow words, and yet a somber reminder of the risk they were taking. For most, a great deal of effort was needed to even arrive, and to leave now would be a pointless waste of effort.
For the first who dared open the door, a large font of energy would blow against them, shadows flickering and swirling within the entrance. Stepping through, the true extent of the structure could be seen.
The inside is that of a single massive singular room. Figurines are lined row by row around the perimeter, seemingly heading upwards for an eternity. Despite this, one can always find the figurine they are looking for. In the center is the telescope, peering up into the never-ending spiral of figurines. To the left is an archway, and to the right is an old-fashioned scale. The left side of the scale is gold and pristine, while the right is corroded and rusted. In the center is an hourglass, sand constantly dripping down but never filling or emptying.
An ethereal Warden stood off to the side. It was black as pitch, and almost seemed as if it was cut from reality entirely, a rip within the fabric. The top part seemed of that of an old-fashioned light post, a leering purple eye within. At the bottom of the thin body, it would devolve into writhing shadows, tentacles that almost stretched up half its own body.
The Warden had only one word to say.
"Welcome."