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?
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
Newcomers are always welcome on board out station. Might I suggest some mediums by which you might bring them over?
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
Over by the Dimension Gates. You walked passed them in order to come and ask me where they are
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):
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
Then I suggest you go back there before the absence of the NANTARIS‘s signature brand of mediocrity warps your mind
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
Crossing the Fold can be disorientating for even the most seasoned travellers. Subscribe to Exposition Broadcasts to recalibrate & make sense of all this extradimensional nonsense (also helps us find you if you go missing).
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
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).
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.
Only the boldest dare enter the Temporal Archive in search of answers to the Great Mysteries
The (second) largest mechanical model of the Meridian System... in the whole Meridian System
For those of a curious disposition, there is no better place to slake your thirst for knowledge
An interdimensional nexus of interstellar oddities and cosmic curiosities; truly a spectacle to behold
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…
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?
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
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
• 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
• 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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
