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quentin

You appear a little lost; why else would one engage a mysterious question mark? To that end, allow me to take the opportunity to clarify a couple of points for you.

The name’s Quentin. I’m head of Quality Assurance on board this Boundary Station, and it is therefore my sworn duty to ensure all questions, queries and concerns are addressed to the highest professional standard.

What do you want to know?

Where Am I?

You are on board the FBS VIVAELLIPSIS; the finest vessel of the Exposition Fleet launched from Niamine 10 cycles ago, in response to our most recent cataclysm, the Colossus Tear. We occupy a region of the Meridian System known as the Yawling Twist, about a three night drive from the Coreward Worlds. And yes, we are in a dimension quite different from your own

The look on your face suggests I’ve exacerbated your confusion. I’d encourage you to enrol onto Portal Orientation: a lecture series devised by yours truly, wherein I can elaborate and elucidate beyond this cursory explanation

SIGN UP FOR ORIENTATION
Can I Bring A Friend?

Newcomers are always welcome on board out station. Might I suggest some mediums by which you might bring them over?

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I'd Like To Know More About What Exactly Is Going On Here

We are here to elucidate newcomers to the peculiarities of our reality. If Portal Orientation doesn’t appeal to you, perhaps subscribing to Exposition Broadcasts would be more your speed; it’s certainly more leisurely, in any case

Where're The Restrooms?

Over by the Dimension Gates. You walked passed them in order to come and ask me where they are

I Like This Place! How Can I Support What You Do?

Ah, a commendable display of charitability! Allow me to deploy a remote support vendor (lest you wish to walk all the way over to the kiosk and run the risk of having to deal with that wastrel Tully):

BUY US A COFFEE
BECOME A PATRON
BUY A SOUVENIR
VISIT THE LODGE

If monetary support wasn’t what you had in mind, might you consider spreading the word about our own dimension once you return to your own? In any case, all support is appreciated equally and emphatically

I Actually Came Over From The Nantaris By Mistake...

Then I suggest you go back there before the absence of the NANTARIS's signature brand of mediocrity warps your mind

Who's In Charge Here?

I am sufficiently high up the management ladder for you to be dealing with, if that's what you're getting at. Otherwise, Madam Kiara Drake is our VP, and as for the President, well... you ought not worry yourself with such matters

VIVAELLIPSIS

> THE MERIDIAN SYSTEM'S PREMIER EXPOSITION PORTAL

VIVAELLIPSIS

> THE MERIDIAN SYSTEM'S PREMIER EXPOSITION PORTAL

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EST. 67 AC

Fairly Interesting News
mysterious monolith in the valley of the faceless gods
prescott westermount dies in custody
rising tension in the vera-sophia shared inner space
lion’s paw festival due to begin on vera
power cut on gindra station leaves billions in the dark
ephemeral emporium appears in cloud village
major cybernetics recall after hundreds fatally injured
demons wreak havoc in herzel’s cradle
further delays to enacha restoration
ghost ship sighted on the yawling sea
monument to lion god ransacked by idiots
tratnell berwind released from prison
mysterious activity in abandoned factory
innevere calderwit celebrates 200th birthday
annual cheese contest cancelled under mysterious circumstances
train crash on the barrier rondel leaves fourteen dead
portal data breach: technical hitch or malicious glitch?
consignment of malicious goods seized in carrow
elsiro’s apothecary to remain closed for good
longest ever fangle flight recorded on niamine
potentially dangerous magic discovered at bharvale academy
annual cheese contest finalists announced
leviathan attack on the calandira docklands
more bodies turn up in alderwick
objections to spaceport construction turn macabre
prison transport seized by tratnell berwind
the orrery (finally) opens its doors
queen margot to leave niamark castle
glitch on caerys strands tourists in metaphysical oblivion
prescott westermount arrested for stolen treasures
terrors in the night fields
27-January-2023

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LATEST MISADVENTURE:

has anyone seen quentin?

Bayard Brasko
12-March-2022
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STORIES FROM AROUND THE SYSTEM
STORIES FROM AROUND THE SYSTEM

the sage of hyperia

Cera Deyamore

the colossus tear in a nutshell

Alberich Canderwell

annual cheese contest finalists announced

Nelecrae Vascero

cloud village

Frisco Dias

ephemeral emporium appears in cloud village

Celdevere Seldira

serene vale

Harlow

the orrery (finally) opens its doors

Nelecrae Vascero

primordial forest

Frisco Dias

zephyr’s garden

Eva Zanskar

astral glade

Harlow

twilight valley

Santiarlla Qhaviri

tranquil peak

Bayard Brasko

circadian city

Frisco Dias

In Other News:

16-November-2021

major cybernetics recall after hundreds fatally injured

TD-VII
business & economics • minor calamities • science & technology
• • •
13-October-2021

mysterious monolith in the valley of the faceless gods

Illion Winchester
occultism & arcana • unsolved mysteries • zephra
• • •
11-October-2021

exposition recess prolonged due to forgotten password

Delwin Darberry-Drake
crime & punishment • minor calamities • portal news
• • •
16-November-2021

major cybernetics recall after hundreds fatally injured

TD-VII
business & economics • minor calamities • science & technology
• • •
13-October-2021

mysterious monolith in the valley of the faceless gods

Illion Winchester
occultism & arcana • unsolved mysteries • zephra
• • •
11-October-2021

exposition recess prolonged due to forgotten password

Delwin Darberry-Drake
crime & punishment • minor calamities • portal news
• • •
31-August-2021

prescott westermount dies in custody

Nelecrae Vascero
crime & punishment • occultism & arcana • the illustrious & the infamous
• • •
30-August-2021

prison transport seized by tratnell berwind

TD-VII
barrier rondel • crime & punishment • occultism & arcana
• • •
26-August-2021

mysterious activity in abandoned factory

TD-VII
central meridian commonwealth • niamine • occultism & arcana • unsolved mysteries
• • •

wolfbite

starscryer 733

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tanner's capital standard vodka

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NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS

  • the spaceport is currently operating a reduced portal service; plan your journey accordingly
  • reports of searing crest worms beyond the Myopic Belt; take care outside the coreward worlds
  • minor disturbances in the vera-sophia shared inner space; expect delays
  • please take care to dispose of all rubbish; there's enough unpleasantness in the worlds already
  • all flights to outer meridia cancelled until they decide to start being more agreeable

any questions may be directed to the customer service goblins in the kiosk by the dimension gates

starscryer 733

amber lantern - abyssal aura

tanner's capital standard vodka

generic cup

wolfbite

SHAKO'S

SOUND LODGE

The Lodge is currently operating at a reduced capacity on account of the meteor that gave the Astral Market a good slap recently. Fear not though, as we’ve managed to procure this little corner for ourselves to keep the party going. We apologise for the inconvenience (mainly to accounting, who’s office is right above us).

transmission

Bayard Brasko

himalaya

Eva Zanskar

aphelion

Bayard Brasko

luna

Eva Zanskar

clarity

Harlow

NOTICE TO CREW

  • we regret to inform staff that the cafeteria will be out of hotdogs until further notice
  • can all crew be reminded that it is unprofessional to play practical jokes on portal visitors
  • to whoever keeps leaving the airlock open on level two, there are easier ways to kill us all y'know
  • the 3000% salary increase last month was clearly a payroll error; none of you are worth that much
  • does anybody want that fishing rod in the staffroom? i've got a great idea for a new prank...
  • if you're coming to debbie's leaving do on kerala i need to know by the end of the month

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THAT THEN YOU CAN TAKE IT UP WITH FELIX IN NONHUMAN RESOURCES (GOOD LUCK)


NEWS


has anyone seen quentin?

major cybernetics recall after hundreds fatally injured

mysterious monolith in the valley of the faceless gods

exposition recess prolonged due to forgotten password

prescott westermount dies in custody

prison transport seized by tratnell berwind

mysterious activity in abandoned factory

queen margot to leave niamark castle

leviathan attack on the calandira docklands

objections to spaceport construction turn macabre

monument to lion god ransacked by idiots

longest ever fangle flight recorded on niamine

demons wreak havoc in herzel’s cradle

ghost ship sighted on the yawling sea

tratnell berwind released from prison

innevere calderwit celebrates 200th birthday

terrors in the night fields

glitch on caerys strands tourists in metaphysical oblivion

prescott westermount arrested for stolen treasures

missing scouring pads from 2nd floor staff kitchen

annual cheese contest cancelled under mysterious circumstances

lion’s paw festival due to begin on vera

rising tension in the vera-sophia shared inner space

elsiro’s apothecary to remain closed for good

power cut on gindra station leaves billions in the dark

potentially dangerous magic discovered at bharvale academy

train crash on the barrier rondel leaves fourteen dead

more bodies turn up in alderwick

consignment of malicious goods seized in carrow

further delays to enacha restoration

portal data breach: technical hitch or malicious glitch?

a brief history of the chaos, vol. III

meridian gods, vol. I: the goddess & the glacier

a brief history of the chaos, vol. II

a brief history of the chaos, vol. I


LISTINGS


FOR SALE: variety of second-hand occult paraphernalia, some minor curses, 200 dollars ONO
Mysterious Rock. Emits strange warmth. Free to good home (collection only — Decharon)
SELLING: clutch of fangle eggs, moderately scrambled, shipping included (Coreward Worlds)
AREAS OF ELUCIDATION

The cornerstone of our Portal’s expositionary credibility lies with the four main Areas of Elucidation, each of which serves to enlighten a newcomer to some aspect of our reality.

Temporal Archive

Only the boldest dare enter the Temporal Archive in search of answers to the Great Mysteries

The Orrery

The (second) largest mechanical model of the Meridian System... in the whole Meridian System

Cosmic Library

For those of a curious disposition, there is no better place to slake your thirst for knowledge

Astral Market
CLOSED

An interdimensional nexus of interstellar oddities and cosmic curiosities; truly a spectacle to behold

NOW SERVING:

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major rune
navigator premium blend
green gale emerald gin
enigma
turtle bay caerys salt rum
diamond den demon draft
black badger burrow blend
major rune
navigator premium blend
green gale emerald gin
enigma
turtle bay caerys salt rum
diamond den demon draft

You must be 19 cycles or older to purchase alchohol on this station. Please drink responsibly or at very least respectfully.

WANDER THE COSMOS

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cloud village

primordial forest

circadian city

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GOODMONSON'S

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human music — you’ll like it!

Red Cloud Outpost & Interdimensional Giftshop
THE

ARTISANS of CLOUD VILLAGE

Master craftspeople, or secret society? the Artisans of Cloud Village are certainly an enigmatic bunch, but perhaps if you stick around long enough you’ll uncover the truth behind their shiftiness…

cloud village

zephyr’s garden

meridian gods, vol. I: the goddess & the glacier

CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE: variety of second-hand occult paraphernalia, some minor curses, 200 dollars ONO
Mysterious Rock. Emits strange warmth. Free to good home (collection only — Decharon)
Tony if you see this just know that I'm coming for you you scumbag
— Errold
Carpet for sale: high thread count, one previous owner, levitational but not fully airborne
FOR SALE:
clutch of fangle eggs
moderately scrambled
shipping included (Coreward Worlds)
☞
Two (2) Phrenic Fluctuation Tickets
partially nibbled
Unwanted Gift (you're welcome SINDY)
☞
JUST TO MAKE EVERYONE AWARE that there are heathens in the bathhouses of Hemlock and Pharynx; beware of unsolicited knee-sitting
— Concerned Citizen
WANTED: antique astroclave; mint condish; Echo 64 (will consider travel to Karabine II if seller pays for board & lodging - no perverts)
LOST: fishing rod, Ruheri area (Khasgar); perplexed as no water nearby
• OUT OF BOUNDS PUBLICATIONS •
classified ads for the infinitely obscure publication 'flump'
• PERUSE EXTRADIMENSIONALLY •
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE: variety of second-hand occult paraphernalia, some minor curses, 200 dollars ONO
Mysterious Rock. Emits strange warmth. Free to good home (collection only — Decharon)
Tony if you see this just know that I'm coming for you you scumbag
— Errold
Carpet for sale: high thread count, one previous owner, levitational but not fully airborne
FOR SALE:
clutch of fangle eggs
moderately scrambled
shipping included (Coreward Worlds)
☞
Two (2) Phrenic Fluctuation Tickets
partially nibbled
Unwanted Gift (you're welcome SINDY)
☞
JUST TO MAKE EVERYONE AWARE that there are heathens in the bathhouses of Hemlock and Pharynx; beware of unsolicited knee-sitting
— Concerned Citizen
WANTED: antique astroclave; mint condish; Echo 64 (will consider travel to Karabine II if seller pays for board & lodging - no perverts)
LOST: fishing rod, Ruheri area (Khasgar); perplexed as no water nearby
• OUT OF BOUNDS PUBLICATIONS •
walk on the GAD side hahahaha no
the deep arboreal be careful out there
• PERUSE EXTRADIMENSIONALLY •

EXPLORE MORE OF THE PORTAL

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• Service District •
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Please note: all visitors leaving the Exposition Lobby must first sign in at the Reception Desk. How else can we make sure you’re not up to no good?

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PORTAL CABS

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The Orrery
Cosmic Library
Astral Market

Where to Bud?

Temporal Archive
The Orrery
Cosmic Library
Astral Market

= FBS VIVAELLIPSIS =

Portal; Exposition Class

Capacity:
— crew (including non-residential): 6432
— guest: 23,568
Tonnage: how rude
Propulsion: Elementor Energy
Shipwright: Dawn Hollow Drive Yards
Port of Registry: Canora, Niamine

= FBS VIVAELLIPSIS =

Portal; Exposition Class

Capacity:
crew (including non-residential): 6432
guest: 23,568
Tonnage: how rude
Propulsion: Elementor Energy
Shipwright: Dawn Hollow Drive Yards
Port of Registry: Canora, Niamine

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PORTAL ORIENTATION ENROLMENT FORM

• Portal Orientation consists of eight lectures delivered over sixteen nights

• Attendance will be monitored, and failure to attend will result in your removal from the course

• There will be prizes for those displaying a certain degree of aptitude

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On second thoughts, I'd rather not

PORTAL ORIENTATION ENROLMENT FORM

• Portal Orientation consists of eight lectures delivered over sixteen nights

• Attendance will be monitored, and failure to attend will result in your removal from the course

• There will be prizes for those displaying a certain degree of aptitude

Your privacy is very dear to us. You can eyeball the terms of our privacy policy here. And of course, you can unsubscribe whenever you want to

If you aren’t sure whether you’d like to commit to such an exposition-intensive experience, you may wish to view the first lecture here first to get an idea of what to expect

On second thoughts, I'd rather not
Guests are kindly reminded to please refrain from trying to pop the balloon THANKS
 
— Elric, Head Caretaker
Okay, sorry

Exposition Broadcasts currently consists of one email every seven nights, highlighting articles from our catalogue that will help you get to know our reality. We occasionally send additional stuff, like if something interesting happens or the Portal needs to be evacuated

alright then
quentin

ATTENTION NEW ARRIVALS

Welcome aboard. The name’s Quentin, and I’m Head of Quality Assurance.

You will notice this is a very busy terminal, and it’s not uncommon for travellers to go missing. To that end, I strongly advise you sign up for Portal Orientation, as we cannot be held liable for any misfortune that may befall you on account of your own ignorance.

You have been duly advised as per standard protocol. Enjoy your stay. 

SIGN UP FOR ORIENTATION

CONGRATULATIONS

You successfully entered your own email address. There won’t be any prizes for that I’m afraid, but it’s nice to know you’re at least capable of writing. The next step is to go to your inbox and confirm your sentience; you won’t be enrolled until you do.

You may now return to your prior deviations

Your privacy is very dear to us. You can eyeball the terms of our privacy policy here. And of course, you can unsubscribe whenever you want to

CONGRATULATIONS

You successfully entered your own email address. There won’t be any prizes for that I’m afraid, but it’s nice to know you’re at least capable of writing. The next step is to go to your inbox and confirm your sentience; you won’t be enrolled until you do.

You may now return to your prior deviations

Your privacy is very dear to us. You can eyeball the terms of our privacy policy here. And of course, you can unsubscribe whenever you want to

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