New liminal, who this... [a little while into boneforest liminal]

[rebellioninbloom]

[Even without an actual livestream attached to it, there's still the ghost of a faint, ladylike cough before the speaker begins. Man. Even back ... back before everything she'd never used the network in public. But now... she supposes she might as well ask.

A high mental voice pipes up.]

Excuse me, everyone? Could I have a moment of your time?

To begin with, I should introduce myself to everyone who has arrived since I last Travelled with you all: my name is Haru Okumura. While I did do so in person, I'd like to thank my rescuers for coming after me again... It is wonderful to know there are still people among the Travellers willing to take those kinds of risks for someone they don't know.

However, I've noticed that a lot of things have changed around here, apart from all the ... new faces? I certainly don't recall all the doors here before! Are those usually here, or are they just part of this Liminal Space? Never mind everything else...
Would it be possible for somebody to let me know what I've missed while I've been ... would you call it "away"? It really would be greatly appreciated.

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[leftbehindagain]

They're Traveler-created spaces. Most of them have some degree of personal space, but people also make them to give others a place to sleep that's not 'roughing it in whatever Liminal Space is this time.' Restaurants are also pretty popular. Mine's a bar. [Not that the person telling Haru this sounds all that much older than Haru herself, but... well, if she has experience with Traveling, she probably has some idea of how pointless a drinking age would be here.]

As for what you've missed... what was the last jaunt you remember?

[rebellioninbloom]

Created... I see. Would I need to ask anyone to use them, or just ... go in?

[That's so good to hear. She gives a slight hint of a relieved sigh. Nothing too strange, and a better place to spend time?]

As for the Jaunt... It was ... a place named La Tour Ivoire. [That's a pretty solid French accent, there.] A university institute?

[leftbehindagain]

For the most part you can just go in, but I'm not sure who has readily available bedroom space. There's the workshop, but its creator isn't around anymore so those space can't be customised as readily. [No point in souring a new person on the workshop's creator, so Naoki leaves it at that.

Besides, now that he has a measure of how long she's been gone, that's slightly more pressing.] ...That was before my time, and I've been here for over two years. Catching you up isn't going to be easy.

[Doesn't mean he won't do what he can, of course, but.]

[rebellioninbloom]

I see. It's an option at le-

[...wait, rewind...]

Two years? I knew there were a lot of unfamiliar people, but ... I suppose our hosts do have a strange sense of time ...

[leftbehindagain]

I think you might've missed the point where they started showing up on jaunts and taking an interest in people. That was still relatively new when I showed up.

[rebellioninbloom]

[Whoa, whoa. Please reboot Haru.exe, as Futaba might have put it (and let's not start already worrying about her friend yet...)
She's a ... little overwhelmed here. First the ... recent events at home, then the dungeon experience, and then...]

I. I see. 'Showing up'?

[awondrousplace]

No one should be left in a dungeon, darling. I was more than happy to come get you out.

As Naoki mentioned, the doors are spaces created by various Travelers. I do have space in my rooms for anyone who wishes something more personalized than just the workshop.

[rebellioninbloom]

Still, you were taking quite the risk!

But... you have a space of your own? Which would that be?

[awondrousplace]

My life is risk, darling. I am never one to sit back and let others do the hard things. I do not like to leave people hurting if there is something I can do.

My rooms can be found near the 12 on the clock of standing stones. I have a wooden door with a bronze quill door knocker. I always have some tea and food out for anyone. You're welcome to stop by at any point, my dear.

[rebellioninbloom]

[... that sounds like the best thing she's heard since - well, since she got out of the dungeon, which isn't much but it's something, at least.]

Oh, I think I saw that one! I believe I'll have to visit sometime soon.

[butthemiracleneverhappen]

(as others have explained what the rooms are...)

Room creation appears to be an advanced application of the ability to shape liminal matter. Ectoplasm, as the resident expert would put it.

Our hosts and game-masters have apparently seen fit to have conversations with us, answer questions. Some will be more forthcoming than others, as accords to their idiom. The Justice Arcana was archtypically straightforward with me, and I would be willing to divulge what information she gave me at a later date.

My name is Frederika Bernkastel. I was made the villain of the last jaunt. I hope not to embarrass myself so again. It is a pleasure to see you released from your Dungeon, Okumura-san.

[rebellioninbloom]

How would one go about ... contacting them to speak with them? I believe I see what you mean by their 'idiom', though. In a manner fitting their corresponding card's symbolism?

And it is a pleasure to meet you too. Please, don't feel that you need to use my family name.

[butthemiracleneverhappen]

I am certain yours will speak to you presently, if they have yet to. They always speak to one of the newly Marked as soon as they are able.

Idiom is the phrase they are fond of, but yes. I've found Justice archetypically straightforward in her statements. Others have noted that Chariot is curt, blunt, and honest. Moon... lies. Frequently. Pray you never meet Devil.

Very well. If you do not object to familiarity, I ask only you extend the same to me, Haru-san.

[rebellioninbloom]

Frederika-san, then? Is that correct?

That does make sense. But ... excuse me. 'Marked'? [That's a worrying sounding phrase, that's for sure.]

[butthemiracleneverhappen]

That is correct, yes.

Since the tournament between the Arcana has started in earnest, they have begun to take those they consider... resonant with their archtype as their playing pieces. Marking them with a sigil.

It is not entirely without benefit for the Marked. Each of them grants favors according to their idiom. As a reward for my role in a jaunt to mythic Olympus, I gained the ability to slow my perception of time, for example.

At this point of the game, none of us left here are unMarked.

[rustyhonesty]

I'm just glad we go you out of there. Dungeons aren't very pleasant to stay in.

[rebellioninbloom]

I suppose they'd hardly call them 'dungeons' if they were intended to be enjoyable experiences.

[Though when 'Palace' hadn't necessarily meant luxury, that only goes so far...]

[rustyhonesty]

Yeah, you've got a point there.

Since others explained the Workshop... One of the doors lead to the stables. It's a space I created for animal companions to stay in. It's a public space so, feel free to visit anytime.

[rebellioninbloom]

Thank you. I'm curious, how many animals would you say are currently in need of the space?

[rustyhonesty]

Well, have a lot of companions around here, but most of them stay with their owners. I just wanted a space for my Spirit Animal to stay in since it was a bit awkward to keep a horse in our room...

Though I wouldn't be surprised if some of the dragons we brought back would need a place when they grow older.

[razorblade_empress]

I was wondering the same thing about the doors.

[rebellioninbloom]

They really don't fit the - ah, style of the place right now, do they?

Pardon me, but are you new here, or just in a similar situation to me?

[razorblade_empress]

Nooot really.

Similar, but I think I've been gone longer.

[Because you don't sound familiar to her at all.]

[rebellioninbloom]

Ah. I see... it's a lot to take in, isn't it?

[razorblade_empress]

Yeah, it is.

When did you come in, anyway?