Rosebriar keep
" Full of loneliness ,this garden bloomed. Full of thorns, I bind myself in this sand castle. What is your name, do you have a place to go? "
Home to the souls that have existed long before the eventides redescovering, long since gone are the inhabitants from the space of reality. Rosebriar is a castle enveloped in a tapestry of blossoms that conceal the suffering and secrets hidden within its walls. Though, the artist responsible for this publicly remains a mystery- often speculated to be due to the secretiveness of the "Von Kaisers". Those that reside within are not permitted to leave the walls, purportedly for their own safety. The Von Kaiser family, has long been recognized for their patronage of the arts and charitable endeavors. Despite their secretive nature, rumors of their philanthropic contributions have circulated, creating an illusion of benevolence. The family strategically channels resources into various cultural and social initiatives, casting themselves as mysterious benefactors who support the community from the shadows. This carefully crafted image of generosity contributes to the public's perception of them as esteemed figures, fostering admiration and speculation alike. However, The strict regulations and repressive system has ultimately led to a large amount of contrasting perceptions. Some may refer to those within as “royalty” referring to their potential power, others, however refer to them as “chained dogs” sympathising with their constrained lives.
"Tell me the reason why you're alive , tell me the reason why you're proud. Right now "I" am no longer "I". "Love" and "dreams" they all vanished, everything is meaningless. Nothing I wanna know"
Globe of Crystaline lament
" I want to hold you one more time before you disappear. Ah, crystal flies high wherever it goes. Hey, there’s nothing else I want, I just want to feel a little more, can I touch your heart?I want to touch it but it keeps slipping through my fingers. "
Within the canvas of Amani's grief, a vast and haunting realm emerges— a frozen expanse known as the "Crystalline Lament." In this painting, stages of grief take shape, each figure representing a different facet of sorrow. The landscape itself reflects a suspended time, trapped in a perpetual loop, mirroring the inhabitants' numbed existence. This frozen realm is a haven for those who've faced profound loss, where Amani, as the custodian, selectively selects individuals acquainted with the shadows of depression and grief. The inhabitants navigate the crystalline sorrow, experiencing "crystallising," a condition that steals both their sense of time and physical sensations, encapsulating the emotional numbness tethered to profound grief.
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Like the tiny dust, tiny dust floating in the air, I could've reached you faster if I was snow flying in the air
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