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Stairway to Paradise
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A Tale of East Falls
There exists a staircase, in the middle of the woods, completely untouched and unconnected from civilization.
Why are they there? No one knows. Nor the people of the town, nor the mayor, nor the farm, nor the big corporation, and not even the founders of the land. Mysteriously, this staircase sits alone in the woods with no answer to its origin or its purpose. What could be the reason for a random set of stairs to be in the deep woods?
Skeptics point fingers at the corporations, claiming it must be a failed project. Others say it's the government playing around. The reality, despite all these theories, is that there is no way to truly tell who or what left these stairs ominously in the woods. It may be the work of a company, or the work of a group of people, or perhaps it’s nothing more than just a random set of stairs.
Whatever you do, though, Do not seek out these stairs. They will mess with your head, alter your brain, and make you question the reality you live in. If, however, you still embark to seek these stairs, you must absolutely never walk up them.
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Victims of the stairs have reported incidents in which they had the curiosity to walk up these mysterious stairs, in which, in all accounts the results are all similar. Almost all victims report that upon reaching the ground after walking back down the stairs, it feels as if nothing had changed, however, upon leaving the stair area, they discover that while a few minutes had passed for them, it had been quite a bit longer than they had originally remembered. Victims have reported that in a matter of minutes, hours, days, and even whole weeks had apparently transpired whilst they were walking the stairs, unbeknownst to the victim. Other effects reported by victims are:
Extreme sense of confusion
Impaired vision
Temporary memory loss
In dire cases, an impending sense of doom.
The stairs seem to have a time dilation effect on the victim. Dilating time whilst the victim walks the stairs, the stairs seem to lock the victim in a different time frame, one that is much slower than ours, and which causes time to go faster in our reality while going much slower in the victim’s reality (whilst they walk the stairs). This effect creates the illusion that the victim has seemingly gone forward in time, without scientific reason. Time dilation only occurs at speeds approaching the speed of light, yet somehow, the stairs match the effect on victims without any apparent speed involved.
The stairs have no apparent reasoning for its existence or why it causes this effect.
They simply stay put, with no disturbances, empty and quietly in the void of the deep forest.
The only sign of life near the stairs is a singular message, written on the side with dried blood, that simply states:
“Walk up to Paradise”
Please be careful when seeking out these stairs. And remember, whatever you do,
Do not walk up the stairs.
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Many still wonder if the rumor is true. . .
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[OOCLY INFORMATION]
This urban legend can only be learned ICLY and has no affect on any character
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Written by : @JujutsuSorcerer
Photos taken by : @mmelv
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Geography of East Falls
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The historic town of East Falls is located in the Midwest region of the United States of America. It resides in northwestern Wyoming, north of Wyoming’s Ocean Lake and east of Kinnear. It is located between the Owl Crack Mountains, a subrange of mountains from the Rocky Mountain range.
A map of Wyoming showcasing the location of East Falls
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Historical Background of East Falls
Wyoming, a state known for its vast open lands, farming industry, and vast mountains from the Rocky Mountain range. Historically, Wyoming was known for its cattle-raising industry, hay and corn farming, and its vast amount of resources from mining- specifically Uranium mines, which were of great use to the US government during the 1900s.
Early Industries
The Failures
Fishing
In the 19th century (1800-1850), the location that is now East Falls used to be a massive uninhabited forest land, harboring over Ocean Lake. Early settlers would fish in the lake, trying to catch fish such as brown trout, perch bass, bluegills, and many other types. Despite the effort by early settlers to establish a solid fishing industry from Ocean Lake, they were unfortunately met with failure. Many settlers documented that signs of fish activity were rare and an uncommon occurrence. On the rare occasions fishermen were able to catch something, the fish would return “deformed” as documented by the early settlers. These unnerving (and unsuccessful) findings drove many settlers away, looking for a different use for the land of East Falls. Experts say Ocean Lake is healthy and thriving in the modern day, however, it is still unknown why early settlers were unable to find success in fishing during the early 1800s.
Early Farming
Around the mid-1800s (1850-1899), early settlers from the East travelled to the west in hopes of starting successful farms. Wyoming was a large hotspot for these new farmers, growing crops such as hay, wheat, corn, sugar beats and pumpkins.
Many farmers attempted to grow their crops in the East Falls area, only to be met with disappointment. Many farmers failed to grow any crops in the land, and many experts to this day are skeptical about the cause of these failures, claiming the land had the perfect conditions to grow many of the usual crops Wyoming excels in producing. The soil, atmosphere, and fertility of the land all indicate the land’s potential for crop development, but despite these near perfect conditions, there were only unsuccessful efforts, with only a handful of farmers able to maintain a living in the area.
The Successes
Corn and Hay Industry
After decades of failed farms in the East Falls area, it looked as if the land was to be deserted with no hope for any opportunity. Until the year 1900, when a farmer was able to cultivate and irrigate the soil perfectly for the growth of hay and corn.
Whether it was pure luck or a genius tactic, farmer Thomas Isnair was the first settler to achieve success in the East Falls area, growing his farm industry by hiring workers, buying smaller farms from early settlers, and exporting and supplying food to both local and regional markets of Wyoming.
This industry would spark the first massive migration of settlers into East Falls. To this day, the Isnair Farm still exists and persists as the largest exporter of hay, corn, pumpkins, and sugar beets in the Wyoming market. It is now known as the EverGreen Acres.
Early Mining
While early settlers were focused on cultivating the land, other industries had their sights on the vast resources from Wyoming’s open mines. Wyoming’s mines have many useful resources such coal, trona, nephrite jade, limestone, and most importantly uranium.
Under East Falls is a large collection of uranium, coal, and nephrite jade. These resources were mined by small companies in the early 1900s and sold to markets in the east coast for profit. The most notable of these companies was X-Corp, a now modern medicine development company. In their early days in 1900-1945, they specialized in mining the vast amount of uranium located under East Falls, selling it to the US as government contractors.
After the second world war, the US no longer needed a high supply of uranium, supplying it from foreign countries instead for cheaper prices. Due to this sudden change, X-Corp would change their face and purpose, transitioning to a pharmaceutical company in 1946 that specialized in making modern medicine and astute research for treating incurable diseases such as cancer, leukemia, and many other chronic conditions. This allowed X-Corp to survive as a company and continue to make profit from donations, retail companies buying medicines/treatments, and hospitals needing medical supplies and drugs for patients.
Formation of East Falls
The massive success of the farming and mining industry in 1900, sparked by Isnair and X-Corp, led to a massive migration of people into East Falls. Many settlers arrived as workers for Isnair’s farms and X-Corp’s mines, leading to homes and shops to be built and populated in East Falls. The success of the industries brought economic prosperity in the area, allowing for neighborhoods to be built, shops to start up successfully, and other businesses to grow- such as the casino, arcade, bar, and many others.
In 1906, the people of East Falls along with the family of Isnair and the family behind X-Corp came together to officially establish East Falls as a town in Wyoming. A petition to establish East Falls was almost unanimously signed “yes” by the new residents, and then officially approved by the Wyoming State governor of the time Bryant Butler Brooks on October 13th, 1906.
Thus, East Falls was formed, a small town in the middle of Wyoming that specialized in uranium mining, hay and corn farming, and, later on in 1946, housing one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the Midwest.
Early Crime
The town would face hardships and difficulties throughout the American 20th century. As decades went on, the town would face hardships from historical events such as the great depression and the first and second world war. These times would prove difficult for workers, leading to a few residents moving away or dying out to the economic failures of the time. The most notable hardship was the growth of crime and gang activity in East Falls.
Stemming from the Great Depression, crime would begin to increase as residents found it harder to afford housing and food for their families and loved ones. At first, crime started as simple muggings or violent robberies, but later, around the 1930s, turned into organized activity, using the previously failed Ocean Lake to export and import illegal goods to sell and profit from. In the modern day, these activities still persist and are continuously being dealt with by the East Falls Police Department.
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Photos taken by : @Hexstrap
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Wysteria Flower
The Wysteria, is a rare blue flower native to the forests of East Falls. Known for its beautiful appearance and psychoactive properties, the flower grew in popularity in the late 1900's.
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History
Late 1800s - 1900s : The medical Era
The flower was discovered by the founder of East Falls, who began to use it as a natural remedy. Lacking modern medical supplies, the flowers' hallucinogenic properties were used to ease pain, calm patients and induce sleep.
1920s - 1930s : Dry Sprout
As the flower's fame grew, it began too little due to overharvesting. Locals and visitors relied on the Wysteria too much due to its medicinal and psychoactive properties causing a decline in its population. The once flourishing flower patches were barren for several seasons, within those seasons, the people of East Falls were forced to find another form of medicine and a way to treat themselves. Nature reclaimed the forest only when human activity subsided, allowing the wysteria to regrow slowly. Conservation concerns began to emerge although not addressed within this time period.
1960s - 1970s : Hippie Subculture
The Wysteria became a symbol of countercultural movements, users seeking spiritual enlightenment and a deeper connection with nature. Hippies were drawn to the flowers due to its hallucinogenic properties and history. Most teenagers would sit in the flower patches despite the effects, growing a controversy in most parents and adults at the time. Rumors surrounding the flower began to grow, some claiming it helped distort time and allow you to see the unknown. With the numbers growing, Town Hall decided to fence around the area with a brief warning.
1970s : Mass Hysteria
A wave of paranoia set into the community about the flower through exaggerated reports of madness and supernatural encounters in the forest. Media and local authorities labeled the flower as dangerous, associating it with insanity and 'brain-numbing'. A controversial medical procedure was developed to 'treat' those affected by the flower's effects, though it was quickly deemed unethical and was abandoned after a few years. Public fear overshadowed the flower's history, pushing it into obscurity.
1980s : Forgotten in time
The Wysteria flower lies in its flower bed deep within the forest of East Falls, normally undisturbed. Those who stumbled upon it unwittingly experienced its hallucinogenic effects, keeping the tale of the flowers 'danger' alive. The plant continues to grow in numbers, infecting itself slowly across the town's environment.
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Adaptation
All year around The Wysteria can be found in the forest. From the 1900's until now, the flower learned to adapt and survive in both cold winters and humid summers.
Winter
In the winter, the flower grows a wax coat to protect itself from any freeze or snow fall, as well trapping humidity within its stem and pedals. The coating reflects any direct sunlight to prevent further damage to its fragile state. Melting snow is utilized for a consistent water source as it may melt through the day. During winter, the flower slows its metabolic process while keeping its vibrant colors. The roots of the flower extend deeper into the soil to ensure moisture and insulation. With lack of pollen in the air, the psychoactive properties of the flower are trapped under its wax coating. Only with indigestion, the side effects of the flower would be reached. Extreme temperatures may stress the plant although its slow metabolism in dormancy ensures survival.
Summer
The flower is able to thrive in warm, humid air, absorbing moisture and nutrients from the forest's soil. Decaying organic matter such as fallen leaves and twigs helps to keep the environment fertile. The summer heat keeps the flowers’ pollen active, making its properties most potent during the season. Those who stumble across the flower patch will be prone to its components simply from breathing the air in. Naturally, in the flower beds the air feels thick to breathe in due to pollen. The flower emits scents to attract pollinators or curious animals, encouraging seed dispersal. Seeds become airborne as well, which results in the large flower patches that are able to sprout across the forest floor. Fungi assist in extracting water and minerals, forming a symbiotic relationship that benefits the grass patches.
Lying beneath trees and hiding by a low mountain side, the flower is shielded from direct sunlight, maintaining a stable environment all year around. The secluded location ensures minimal human interaction, allowing the flower to grow undisturbed. Wildlife activity around the patch is low, reducing the change of any accidental damage. With any visitors, if flowers are stepped on without pedal damage, their steam is flexible enough to bend and rise back to its natural state. Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may dry out the soil and stress the plant.
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Description
The Wysteria flower holds vibrant gradients of deep blues, fading into a pearl white at the ends of its pedals. Darker specks line up the flowers, becoming transparent towards the shift into white. A metallic silver shines at the edges, reflecting off of light to cause a shimmer.
The pedals of the flower are broad, curving at its edges as if it was originally meant to have a sharpness. They bloom symmetrically, normally growing pedals of 6 that layer each other. In the center of the flower, pistils sprout a light blue color, holding a dark bud at its end. The stem of the flower is slender and dark, staying strong to a muted green color despite the vibrancy of the flower.
Hallucinogenic effects and duration
The flower contains psychoactive alkaloids that interfere with neurotransmitters that alter sensory perception and time awareness, leading to vivid hallucinations.
Tier 1 | This applies to any character who has briefly been in the flower patches, inhaling the pollen in the area.
Onset : Occurs 10 minutes after coming in contact.
Peak : After 20 minutes the hallucinogenic will reach its peak, growing more intense.
Duration : The effects will last between 30 minutes and a hour without any lingering side effects
Tier 2 | This applies to any character who stayed in the flower patches for a substantial amount of time, inhaling the pollen in the area.
Onset : Occurs 10 minutes after coming in contact.
Peak : After 20 minutes the hallucinogenic will reach its peak, growing more intense.
Duration : The effects will last between 1 and 3 hours, lingering side effects include nausea and heightened sensitivity.
Tier 3 | This applies to any character who has ingested the flower or came in contact with oil produced from the flowers.
Onset : Occur 10 minutes after coming in contact.
Peak : After 30 minutes the hallucinogenic will reach its peak, growing more intense.
Duration : The effects will last between 8-12 hours but may leave lingering sensory distortions (mild visuals, heightened sensitivity) up to 24 hours.
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Symptoms of exposure
Visual Distortions : vibrant colors, warping spaces, fractal patterns, shadows
Auditory Hallucinations : echoed whispering, melodic tones, overlapping noises
Disorientation : confusion about time, surrounds or people
Emotional Extremes : Intense fear, sadness or paranoia
Time perception : time perception can be extremely slow or fast
Physical symptoms : nausea, dilated pupils, mild tremors, incoherent speech.
[ Comment if anyone wants more detailing of the symptoms ]
Symptoms will grow more or less severe depending on what tier you are on and your character.
[!] Once/If medical help is sought, you are no longer suffering from any effects [!]
[!] If any authority forces your character to seek medical help, it must be taken. [!]
[!] While under the effects of the flower, in any fights your character is at a disadvantage. [!]
[!] No character is immune to the flower, only a tolerance can be grown to it [!]
[!] Do not abuse or over-use the side effects of the flower [!]
[!] Your character will face permanent damage, physically and mentally if exposed to the flowers on many occasions [!]
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Written by @SanrioRoll
Photos taken by @Hexstrap
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