Premise

[somarium_lords]

premise Somarium has undergone many changes, both from before the current residents arrived and after. There are still many mysteries regarding this unknown world, but here is a more in-depth version of Somarium's premise at this point of the game. For some more detailed, play-by-play information about everything that's happened, refer to the event timeline. ❦ somarium: the game Somarium is part of a world called Hypnosia which is known for its use of dreams. Some think it is made entirely of dreams, but one thing for certain is that dream energy is a powerful resource—as well as its nightmare counterpart. Five years have passed since those of other worlds arrived and a lot has changed. Major figures and structures have fallen (including the city itself), the original source of evil defeated, and now another threat is on the rise. In the past, the nightmare creatures known as noctaere had only attacked in the waking world. Now they are invading the dreams themselves to attack the dreamers while also turning their dreams into nightmares. And what's more— Somarium has reverted to its original state. Whether it was because of the lack of dream energy to sustain it or perhaps it was because it was time, the city lost all of its life and color and returned to how it was first found: on the verge of decay and complete ruination. It's as if it had been abandoned for decades and left for the elements to make its claim. Even the local population that once inhabited the city disappeared like ghosts, leaving only those from the other worlds behind. The only way to restore the city is through dream energy, and with the city now left for the refugees to claim, it has a chance to not only be rebuilt, but completely renovated to make it their own. Through their dreams they will be able to pull in elements from their own world. Where this will lead has yet to be revealed. But there is still the dangers and threats the lurk out in the world, including the noctaere that still prey on their dreams. Thus dreamwalking, the ability to traverse through dreams and create special dreamscapes, is needed now more than ever. Before, many thought it a quaint trick (and invasive to privacy). But as the attacks continue and people find themselves trapped in more and more dreams, being able to control and harness powers may be crucial in the upcoming months and beyond. Perhaps even more. Some choose to ignore the greater issues surrounding them, focusing only on their own problem of trying to return home and getting by in a world they don’t want to be in. Others realize that no matter how temporary, this world is their current “home” and help out. Others consider taking advantage of the problem and claim the world for their own. Which path is chosen is of course up to the traveler. Just remember: Just as there is both light and dark, where there are dreams, there are nightmares.