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Temple of Sound
The Temple of Sound can be accessed from deep within the Developed wing of the Conservatory. It is comprised of maze-like catacombs, ornate statues, lush gardens, freshwater streams and canals, crystal spires, and large echo chambers. There are many openings to the temple — carved archways, hedge mazes, glass tunnels, flower-filled hallways, marble waterfalls, and more are always being discovered. Scenes in this temple should appear cultivated and aesthetic. There are ruins and overgrowth but they appear fresh and unworn as if no time has passed. Materials and objects here can be more structured or manmade intermingling with curated gardens.
The temple is filled with large, bright, ballroom-type spaces, with curving architecture that stretches high into the ceiling. Everywhere there are rushing fountains with shooting water displays, cool stretching tile, and silver accents inlaid into white marble detailing. The air is light, bright, almost cheerful, and you can hear happy tingling chimes echoing throughout.
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Your path winds throughout the Temple of Sound. You may enter these rooms and complete the prompts in any order you wish.
As you locate the archway into the inner reaches of the Temple, something catches your eye at the corner of your vision, just beyond its reach. A flicker, a movement, a rippling pattern of light and shadow. Something—someone? Passing through the archway causes it to seal up behind you, sending smooth, sonorous marble interlocking in an intricate pattern.
A long hallway stretches in front of you. Manicured foliage neatly dots the bright hall. Light reflects off of silvery flecks embedded into the white pillars that support the cavernous ceiling. Your footsteps echo pleasantly as you trot along.
Also echoing in the hall is the sound of twin channels of water that flank the path. They are thin, small, shallow conduits, travelling in curved grooves embedded into the floor. They run parallel to your path, winding on deeper into the Temple.
Another flicker of movement draws your attention away from the ground. Your spirit flutters as you discover its source—along the walls dances a projected figure of an esk. Maybe they appear to be a shadowed silhouette, a hazy memory, or a mangled dream, but something in their gaze is both familiar and yet unfamiliar to you. Light reflecting from the small ducts cast patterned ripples across the scene as it plays out before your unblinking eyes.
An esk, one the color of deep soot with a pale face, bounds across the walls. They’re barren and alone, save from a dim pale dot above their head. You come to the realization they’re fleeing from something. The figure glances back only once, catching your gaze just as their form disappears around a corner.
You press onwards.
A long hallway stretches in front of you. Manicured foliage neatly dots the bright hall. Light reflects off of silvery flecks embedded into the white pillars that support the cavernous ceiling. Your footsteps echo pleasantly as you trot along.
Also echoing in the hall is the sound of twin channels of water that flank the path. They are thin, small, shallow conduits, travelling in curved grooves embedded into the floor. They run parallel to your path, winding on deeper into the Temple.
Another flicker of movement draws your attention away from the ground. Your spirit flutters as you discover its source—along the walls dances a projected figure of an esk. Maybe they appear to be a shadowed silhouette, a hazy memory, or a mangled dream, but something in their gaze is both familiar and yet unfamiliar to you. Light reflecting from the small ducts cast patterned ripples across the scene as it plays out before your unblinking eyes.
An esk, one the color of deep soot with a pale face, bounds across the walls. They’re barren and alone, save from a dim pale dot above their head. You come to the realization they’re fleeing from something. The figure glances back only once, catching your gaze just as their form disappears around a corner.
You press onwards.
temple challenges
You may use the Temple Challenge prompts for a +10AP and +5GP bonus, detailed on this page.
color palettes
word palettes
tear constant weigh arise original bloom grief chorus fool home transition timbre sow
reflection seam unbroken accept recompense surrender burst concede creation generation
precede dialogue plead reveal cultivate passage physical carbon cast clay distort shame
reflection seam unbroken accept recompense surrender burst concede creation generation
precede dialogue plead reveal cultivate passage physical carbon cast clay distort shame
You may use these palettes throughout your Temple of Sound prompts.
Color palette and word palette Quest Challenges earn you +5AP and +2GP.
To use a color palette, choose any one palette from the palettes above.
You are required to use at least three of the colors in the palette to claim the bonus. You are allowed to mix the colors.
To use a word palette, choose any three words from the list above. The words may be conjugated or used in different tenses.
Be sure to include which palette or words you used in your submission description!
Repeated use of a color palette or words for a different prompt does not earn the bonus.
Color palette and word palette Quest Challenges earn you +5AP and +2GP.
To use a color palette, choose any one palette from the palettes above.
You are required to use at least three of the colors in the palette to claim the bonus. You are allowed to mix the colors.
To use a word palette, choose any three words from the list above. The words may be conjugated or used in different tenses.
Be sure to include which palette or words you used in your submission description!
Repeated use of a color palette or words for a different prompt does not earn the bonus.