sixth entry ⊗ permanent residency

[flamekthunder]

Sender: Eustace
To: Everyone
Subject: A Method to Stay in This World

As everyone should know, the version of ourselves in this world is wholly separate from our originals that remain awake in our home worlds. What we do here has no effect there, and vice versa. Most won't care whether they are here for a temporary stay, however there are those like me and Tifa who have formed relationships that would be impossible if not for this world.

And I am determined to make it last.

When the Halloween Carnival arrived last October, we had the opportunity to speak to the tapirs and inquire about the nature of our existence here. In short, we are tethered to our home world which allows us to return, currently at random. However, the fae, creatures, and every other being that is not a dreamer like ourselves do not have such tethers. They either traversed into this world or were directly taken through other means.

This leads to the conclusion that if we want to stay in this world, we need to somehow break the connection, either by completely severing it or changing the tether to connect to this world instead. Perhaps we need to completely change the nature of our current "dream self." As the risk of being sent back is high if the tether is cut, I aim to focus on other means.

However, there is of course no known knowledge or means to do this, and the tapirs do not know, either. Thus I am sending this inquiry to:

1) ask if there are any others who would be interested either to help or in the results;

2) if there is anyone who is familiar with dimensional travel or strong magic that could give some clue as to what to look for.

Currently I am looking through the Tree of Stories to find any text or story that could be of use. My current suspicion is dreamotion will be the main component, however manipulating it for such a use will be difficult.

If you are interested, you can respond here or contact me privately.

— Eustace

[ooc: AND THUS MARKS THE BEGINNINGS OF A VERY LONG QUEST but yeah Eustace is trying to find a way to stay permanently in this world and is looking for anyone who wants to help, wants to benefit, or has ideas that they can look into and be possibly incorporated in the actual method. An additional sign-up post has gone up for an official head count. Those who sign-up will be able to play a significant role in finding a clue and/or piece that will lead to the final result. More details there!]

Comments

[flamekthunder]

[—Ah.]

It sounds similar to something else in my world. But the main purpose is to channel their powers to use for something you normally could not.

How common is it for someone to form such a pact?

[monolike]

It used to be much more common a couple centuries ago, but humans lost their ability to communicate with seraphim and now the number of people with enough resonance to even hear them is really low.

As far as I know, when I left my friends and I were the only ones with those sorts of pacts. I'd only been around one continent though, it could've been different elsewhere.

[flamekthunder]

If the number of people who have the ability diminished then it would make sense that it would be rarer. Which begs the question—is this resonance innate to an individual? By blood or by luck?

[monolike]

I don't know for sure, but I don't think it's passed down. I think it's just a matter of luck and then exposure. It seems like humans who have had continued and prolonged contact with seraphim are more likely to develop resonance than people who don't.

Unfortunately a lot of our historical records are pretty spotty. The general consensus says that humans lost their reverence for seraphim and took their blessings for granted. As a result seraphim had to leave human towns and cities and withdrew back to nature. Most seraphim are nomadic and travel around; it's pretty rare in my time for them to settle anywhere for long, and less so near humans.

[flamekthunder]

I see...quite a complicated history.

Yet you seem to have a strong resonance.

[monolike]

Unusual circumstances. It's really uncommon in my time.

If my seraph friend ever comes here I'll put her in touch with you right away, but I'm afraid I just don't know enough about how it works to be of much use in that regard.

[flamekthunder]

It's all right, this was interesting and enlightening to learn about regardless.

[monolike]

I'd be happy to tell you more about my experiences with how resonance works, though I'm not sure how useful it'll be to you for this purpose specifically. Another time?

[flamekthunder]

It would be appreciated, as is your effort and willing to assist in this endeavor.

[monolike]

Of course! I'll write you as soon as I have something. Good luck with the rest of your research!