Guidance from The Wayfinding Capsule
The Curious Questers Road Trip continues with Series Two: Episode One in which the trio of newly appointed Ambassadors receive guidance from a surprising source.
At the end of Series One: Kriliah and Co have completed their quest which it turns out was to unlock a being that has been suspended in time, The Benevolent Spirit of the Drifting Expanse.
In an in-between series filler, we also learnt the story of the Hexton Widgets which played a big part in the success of the quest
In this first episode of series two, the trio of newly appointed Ambassadors receive guidance from a surprising source. Without further ado, lets get on our way!
“I call on the wisdom of The Guardian Light Beings to activate the light grid over the Wayfinding Capsule. Any being entering the space will be guided along their own personal path of light and growth, receiving messages from a beloved, visionary advisor that will support them on their journeys.”
Khael, up before first light, finishes the invocation to activate The Wayfinding Capsule and raises her arms to the kaleidoscope of undulating colours of the dawn. The Wayfinding Capsule quietly shimmers and settles into a wakeful, supraliminal state.
Through the transparent doorway at the Leftward entrance, Kriliah, Crox and Jalisse glimpse a pastiche of changing effects, bright and intricately patterned.
Waiting.
Kriliah, apprehensive;
Crox composed;
Jalisse, restless.
It’s an important day for these three newly appointed ambassadors. Zhael has told them as much as she can about The Drifting Expanse, and has spent many moons sharing her vision for their role. Today, they will step inside the Wayfinding Capsule. Each will receive personalised guidance for their Ambassadorships that she has no control over.
She releases a deep sigh as she touches each of the waiting trio on their foreheads, “May the wisdom of The Guardians be with each of you, as you enter The Wayfinding Capsule.”
Crox confidently steps forward into the capsule, intuitively following the winding pathways until he finds himself in the Orange Chamber. As instructed, he sits on the floor, with his eyes closed and allows an energising orange light to envelop him. Keeping his mind clear of thoughts, desires and expectations, it’s not long before a series of questions roll across his mind's eye - his personal guidance. He stands and leaves the capsule with a scroll in his left hand. He nods with satisfaction: a written record of his guiding questions.
Kriliah waves Jalisse to go next. She flutters through every chamber simply because she is curious, finally settling in the large pink grotto at the Rightward end of the Capsule. Perching on a stony ledge, she draws her wings together and takes a deep breath. The chamber fills with a swirling mass of brightly coloured winged creatures much tinier than her. She immediately feels a connection to them. Her guidance comes with these graceful creatures, as they settle on all parts of her body. The messages are absorbed into her being. Leaving the capsule some time later, her tiny body radiates a joyful energy.
Having no choice, Kriliah cautiously enters the capsule, muttering to themselves about capsules, magical guidance and needing to keep a clear head. Passing through the purple chamber quickly, they are faced with a decision - left or right? A moment’s hesitation and they turn left into the Green Chamber, wandering the pathways twice before deciding this is the right place. Sighing dejectedly, Kriliah leans stiffly against a wall and reluctantly allows their eyes to close. Before they’ve drawn breath, they’re in a wooded glen, humming with soothing green energy. The pent up tension in their muscles flows out into the space and they find themselves sliding down the wall to slump on the floor. Drifting leaves bring Kriliah’s guidance, each leaf carrying a whispered message that makes its way into Kriliah’s consciousness.
As the three recover from their experiences, Zhael slips quietly into the Wayfinding Capsule, surrendering herself on the Purple Arcade floor.
“What’s next for me?”
The embracing purple light connects her to The Guardians and her answers come through her dreams as she sleeps deeply.
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Ahh Debs, I love where you taking these three.. your writing is gorgeous and light and filled with possibilities!
And of course, my holidays are over and I’ve not managed that call…
Do you have anything written down as to a vague direction you’d like these three to head from here? I’d still really like to add a chapter to the journey but don’t want to veer off into the unknown!
Have a lovely Sunday xX
Super-imaginative and gently unfolded, Debs