Encampment Under the Sea [Open to All]

[applesaucemod]

Since the dreamers of Manhattan had such a lovely time at the last vaguely-nautical-themed party, the Rift has decided to step things up a notch. Tonight, the dreamers will find themselves in what appears to be a city very much like the one they inhabit in the waking world, full of towering skyscrapers, neon signs, and heavy traffic. But there is one rather crucial difference: this city is located deep underwater, and the aforementioned traffic is mostly whales and fish, with the occasional submersible thrown into the mix.

The walls and windows are heavily reinforced to withstand the pressure of the water outside, and the people who dwell in these buildings seem to be doing rather well for themselves, for the most part. Buildings are connected by enclosed walkways, so barring any horrible accidents, the dreamers should have no problem getting around without getting too wet.

Much like the city they inhabit in the waking world, some areas are more obviously affluent than others, and the dreamers are as likely to stumble upon an upscale club as an underwater pub. But while the chances of a full structural breakdown are slim, there are definitely some areas that are on the leaky side, and a general sense of claustrophobia pervades the city wherever you might find yourself.

Explore. Or, if you're feeling particularly ambitious, attempt to escape. Either way, take care - it's hard to say what might be lurking in the darkness just beyond the city lights.



[ooc: Y'all know the drill. All characters are welcome, whether they are in the game or not. Characters can remember or forget the events of the dreaming at the player's discretion. And the party never stops - backtag into infinity!]

Comments

[peacefulexplorer]

"Oh, I agree." Daniel nods, still working at keeping himself relatively phlegmatic in the face of what's promising to be a terrifying if adequately interesting enterprise. "Agreed on, on all counts. I just think it bodes mentioning that this, this dream doesn't, well. It doesn't seem to have any set course for logic here. I think it's safe to say we can expect anything."

Oh, very comforting, Daniel. He cringes a little. He meant for that to come out a lot more reassuring than it did.

[johnny_truant]

"Well," says Johnny with a shrug and a vague gesture at out there, "underwater city, I mean, that's a theme. These dreams have their own rules. Sometimes you can't... leave the general area, and sometimes you can. We already kind of left, so... I think we should just go up." Right? Right. "Straight up. See if we can surface. And then at least we'll be able to breathe and wait it out."

It all sounds so reasonable and likely, spelled out like that.

[peacefulexplorer]

Barring unforeseen circumstances, it sounds like a solid plan.

There will probably be unforeseen circumstances.

Of this Daniel has very little doubt.

"Up sounds good," he says. "Just hope we can get that far."