The Slumber Architects. Ethereal beings who enhance the quality of guests dreams.
Physical Appearance
- Ethereal beings with no fixed form, appearing as shimmering silhouettes outlined in starlight
- Heights and proportions shift constantly, never settling into a definitive shape
- Bodies seemingly composed of flowing night sky, swirling with tiny points of light resembling stars
- Where faces would be, they display swirling galaxies of color that reflect the dreams they touch
- Occasionally manifest tendrils of gossamer light that weave patterns in the air around them
- Seem to exist partially in another dimension, with edges that fade in and out of perception
- Sometimes appear as simple motes of light, other times as towering figures reaching toward the ceiling
Biology & Lifespan
- Believed immortal, though none have ever confirmed this
- Sustain themselves on the energy of dreams and imagination
- Neither eat nor sleep in conventional terms
- May be a single entity that manifests in multiple places simultaneously
- Cannot be harmed by physical means, simply dissipating and reforming elsewhere
- Communicate through shared mental imagery rather than spoken language
- Leave behind faint trails of glittering dust that fades after several minutes
Lore & Mystery
- First appeared centuries ago when a great comet passed through the sky for seven consecutive nights
- Said to be born from the collective unconscious of all dreaming beings
- Some scholars believe they exist primarily in the Dream Realm, only partially manifesting in the physical world
- Ancient texts suggest they harvest dream energy to prevent nightmares from gaining sentience
- Rumors persist that they can grant visions of possible futures during deep sleep
- Several historical figures claimed to have received great inspiration through their influence
- No Dream Weavers has ever been successfully studied or contained by magical means
Interactions with the World
- Appear most commonly during new moons and celestial events
- Drawn to places where many beings sleep in close proximity, such as inns and taverns
- Never speak directly but sometimes leave dream-messages that fade upon waking
- Those who sleep in their presence report more vivid, meaningful dreams
- Children and creative individuals seem more likely to perceive their presence
- Can reportedly enhance magical learning during sleep
- Their appearance often coincides with significant life events or decisions
Story Potential
- Rare, random appearances at the inn during special nights, enhancing guest satisfaction
- Guests specifically seeking out the inn after hearing rumors of Dream Weavers sightings
- Strange coincidences occurring after their visits, leading to opportunities or adventures
- Dream-based mini-games or experiences for the player when they appear
- Collection of dream fragments that reveal deeper lore about the world when assembled