R.M. Flos

Salve Omnes. You don't need to know who I am, I merely ask you heed my warning. Beware the one with the mask

[blossomingseditionist]

I'm surprised there are others still out there, but I'm glad my work is reaching someone. It comforts me to know I'm not the only one left, even if we may be separated by the barriers of the realms

I have managed to take this photo with the 'timer' feature, to try and show you all the scale of the one I call "her"; the lignum vitae. She has agreed to offer shelter for a short time.

The timer on this device may come in handy to capture more photos of my surroundings without disturbing what is left of it. I'll update you all of I'm able to. Even after everything, I've noticed the forest is nearly untouched, so surely some things are still living in here...

[blossomingseditionist]

Who or what are you running from? Someone trying to destroy and stop your research?

There are many who would rather I not share my work, ones who I'm unable to speak about at this moment; for now all I can say is "beware the one with the mask"

[blossomingseditionist]

Hm, who is this “she”?

She is the one that creates the forest, a beautiful being. I've only ever been able to see her dormant, but hopefully she will be kind enough to offer me shelter here for a little bit

I'm so tired of running

[blossomingseditionist]

illa suus 'etiam hic es

I found her I knew she would still be here

mea matrem suam naturam

[blossomingseditionist]

Alii terminos transtulerunt insignes

Good morning to those who may be reading this. In my travels I've been able to locate a few more scrolls that may be of interest. They seem to depict some notable landmarks of the surrounding area. As far as I can tell, they seem to be from before the... incident.

Starting with the first scroll, it looks to be the "Speculosus", a rift between realms contained within one of the highest mountains. Many people speculate on what it looks like or how it came to be, seeing as very few people have been brave enough to venture out to find it; but one of the few consistent things I’ve been able to find is the fact that it’s described to have a natural, mirror like appearance to it, as well as the ability to reflect colors we’re usually unable to see. While I’ve never been to see it myself, and I doubt it’s even there anymore, it’s definitely something that sounds beautiful - if not terrifying. The next is the buried kingdom, merely an urban legend I’ve seen popping up around the tombs I’ve been reading; but I thought it important enough to include it. It’s said to be an ancient civilization that existed deep within the Ipisare, before the sands claimed it because of their ruler’s misdeeds. Some say the ruins are still out there within the vast dunes of scorching sands, though I can neither confirm or deny this. Another notable landmark would be the abandoned tower of the keepers - a family of powerful mages that were said to hold the secrets to the realm itself. The tower itself is embellished with thousands of clocks, all frozen at the exact same time - this leads me to believe that the tower used to be home to the keepers of time, though all traces of life seem to be wiped clean from its halls. Last is the 'Lignum Vitae', the largest tree in all of the Silvamalis. Many philosophers theorized that it was the original tree that sprouted and created the rest of the forest. I can definitely sense immense power radiating from it, though unlike the rest of the forest, I don’t get a malicious or animalistic intention from it. Quite the opposite. It fills me with a sense of calm that I haven’t felt in quite a long time.

I really should go check up on it...

[blossomingseditionist]

Coronans in Regnum

First off, my sincerest apologies for the lighting. Recently I've been forced to, how do I put this... relocate from my previous hideaway. For reasons I don't wish to go into at this moment. I barely have time as it is, but I wanted to be sure I got this out.

I was able to locate a scroll displaying the front wall of Luminae. It's so strange seeing it intact after everything that's happened, even if it is merely just an artist's rendition. Luminae was the current, crowning kingdom of Hilashianna. It gleans its name from the shining, colorful lights that used to rain down from the sky during every solstice - a phenomenon that still has yet to be explained within these scrolls. It used to be the hub of all goings on within the realm, as well as the kingdom where the royal family used to reside. Despite the kingdom being constructed in a hurry, it managed to stand for many a year, and served as a beacon of hope for all of Hilashianna. Luminae is surrounded by the Silvamalis, also known throughout the people as ‘the dark forest’. Seemingly endless acres of towering trees, that reach out in almost every direction. Throughout the years, it seems to have been growing, the creatures contained within it growing along with it. The towering walls of Luminae seemed to have been one of the only things holding it back, though the surrounding area has been completely consumed. Maybe I'll be able to stop by. I wonder what's become of it...

Dixeritis vos, R. M. Flos

[blossomingseditionist]

Inchoationis Hilashianna

Pictured here is a mid-realm, which houses the main race of hilashians, seeming to be a half-elf esque race. This is the realm where I currently reside. Hilashianna, while having some magical advancements, seems to be more like a medieval terra type society, with almost no technical advancements whatsoever. Aside from the Hilashians, there are many creatures that live within this realm, from hexaped equines to the poisonous veriolius bird. While many species have the same mental capacity of the hilashians, they seem to have risen to power throughout the years, the other mentally capable species sticking to smaller settlements and natural encampments - living as one with nature rather than trying to conquer it like the hilashians did. The three biggest kingdoms of Hilashianna are Luminae - the kingdom of lights (also known as the crowning kingdom), Arduous - the kingdom of the burning sands, and lymphia - the kingdom of waters. There are many other towns and civilizations on the map, but the land is mainly divided based on those main three and the terrain they inhabit. The mountain range to the north-east of Luminae contains a portal known as the Speculosus', a rift between the Hilashianna and the realm Annaihsalih. Nobody quite knows what created it or how it got there, but despite the hilashians best attempts to close it, it's there to stay. Perhaps if we had been able to close it earlier, things would have been different... but that's beside the point. I'll attempt to locate the papers that go into further detail, but for now, this is what I'll leave you with.

Dixeritis vos,

R. M. Flos

[blossomingseditionist]

Quantus ad Aetherium

This world we inhabit is much more than what we simply see. Outside of your realm and mine, there are ten others - if not more. While I myself haven’t been able to travel to all of them, I’ve found works detailing their positions in flux as well as the names they have been given. I’ll try my best to transcribe what’s written here in the order they appear, as well as the other scrolls I’ve able to locate that go into more detail. At least, as much detail as I’ve been able to find. Which isn’t much. Coelux is what we've dubbed the realm at the top. I'm unable to make out the next one, but the one that's crossed out looks to be named Supromnis. The next one is Ignisulae, followed by Hilashianna. That's where I currently reside. You live on Terra - I've heard it was quite the pretty realm... then again, I've heard all of them were pretty before... The next one I can't quite make out, but it looks like it was called Magī-somethingorother. Whoever spilled ink on this seems to have completely blocked out one of the realms as well. The next one in the order seems like it was never even named, but the one after that looks like Friglaglaciem. And the last one... Daemortem. When I can relocate the other scrolls from this set, I'll share them with you all. I seem to have misplaced them during my last trip. Until then, may this information find itself in good hands. Dixeritis vos

- R.M. Flos

[blossomingseditionist]

Salve omnes

I picked up this... device on one of my pass throughs of Terra. I'm still learning how to use it properly, as well as speak your language, but I thought it was about time to start cataloging my findings in some other way than hording dusty old scrolls. 

You do not need to know who I am, just that I am a... traveler. My only goal is to make others aware of the intricacies of this reality we all call home.

May this information find itself in good hands.

Dixeritis vos

- Rowan M. Flos