Dreamscape as a Battleground

Pleasure

This flow tracks the transformation of Dreamscape from a protected spiritual realm into a site of captivity and risky rescue.

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Bearing strength in each event

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Rules of the Realm Rules of the Realm from "Pleasure". Rules of the Realm Protected Space Dreamscape is meant to be guarded against people who would manipulate vulnerable dreamers for harmful purposes.

Rules of the Realm from "Pleasure". Rules of the Realm Protected Space Dreamscape is meant to be guarded against people who would manipulate vulnerable dreamers for harmful purposes.

Rules of the Realm Protected Space Dreamscape is meant to be guarded against people who would manipulate vulnerable dreamers for harmful purposes. Specialized Authority Magnus and the priests monitor abuses because dream injuries can carry into waking life.

Acadian Finds a Way In Acadian Finds a Way In from "Pleasure". Acadian Finds a Way In Unseen Attack Acadian enters Daenaira’s dream and subdues her before she can use her fighting power.

Acadian Finds a Way In from "Pleasure". Acadian Finds a Way In Unseen Attack Acadian enters Daenaira’s dream and subdues her before she can use her fighting power.

Acadian Finds a Way In Unseen Attack Acadian enters Daenaira’s dream and subdues her before she can use her fighting power. Threat to the Unborn She exploits pregnancy to make every possible rescue seem to carry an unbearable cost.

The Rescue Team Enters The Rescue Team Enters from "Pleasure". The Rescue Team Enters Limited Allies Magnus chooses Guin as his trusted companion rather than risk drawing more members of the royal household away.

The Rescue Team Enters from "Pleasure". The Rescue Team Enters Limited Allies Magnus chooses Guin as his trusted companion rather than risk drawing more members of the royal household away.

The Rescue Team Enters Limited Allies Magnus chooses Guin as his trusted companion rather than risk drawing more members of the royal household away. Deadly Environment The two men enter Dreamscape knowing wounds are real to them, even though Daenaira’s danger appears inside a dream.

Hidden Traps Hidden Traps from "Pleasure". Hidden Traps Invisible Attackers Guin and Magnus are ambushed by enemies they cannot initially see, while Daenaira tries to warn them without speaking.

Hidden Traps from "Pleasure". Hidden Traps Invisible Attackers Guin and Magnus are ambushed by enemies they cannot initially see, while Daenaira tries to warn them without speaking.

Hidden Traps Invisible Attackers Guin and Magnus are ambushed by enemies they cannot initially see, while Daenaira tries to warn them without speaking. Resourcefulness They fight off the attackers, then use careful reasoning to disable the real restraints without completing the lethal circuit.

Waking Consequence Waking Consequence from "Pleasure". Waking Consequence Escape Achieved The rescuers return to the waking world with Daenaira freed but badly distressed.

Waking Consequence from "Pleasure". Waking Consequence Escape Achieved The rescuers return to the waking world with Daenaira freed but badly distressed.

Waking Consequence Escape Achieved The rescuers return to the waking world with Daenaira freed but badly distressed. Cost Remains The pregnancy ends despite the rescue, showing that victory in Dreamscape does not erase the real consequences of an attack.

Before Acadian’s attack on Daenaira

During Daenaira’s early pregnancy

During the Senate’s meeting on the marriage law

Minutes after the men arrive in Acadian’s constructed room

Immediately after Daenaira’s release