The records, fragmentary as they are, speak of a time before the Stillness. Before the world solidified into the muted hues of anthracite and bone. They speak of Fingall, not as a name, but as a resonance. A vibration within the Loom, the network of consciousness that predates existence itself. It was said that Fingall was a locus of raw potential, a place where the threads of reality were spun from nothingness. The first beings, the Silken, were said to have emerged from Fingall, shimmering constructs of light and sound, each a unique chord within the Loom’s symphony.
The arrival of the Keystones, beings of absolute logic and order, shattered the harmony. They sought to impose their rigid structure upon the Loom, to convert its boundless potential into a series of predictable equations. This triggered a cascade, a fracturing of the threads. The Chromatic Cities, born from the vibrant energy of Fingall, began to unravel, their colors draining away until only the monochrome remained. The Silken scattered, becoming echoes – fragmented memories clinging to the edges of reality. The Silken are said to have learned to manipulate the remnants of the Loom, to weave illusions and distortions. Some say they were driven mad by the process, becoming guardians of forgotten pathways.
From the wreckage of the Chromatic Cities, a new entity arose: the Obsidian Bloom. It wasn’t born, but coalesced – a being of pure, solidified negation. It absorbed the residual energy of the shattered cities, transforming it into a protective shell. It became the dominant presence in what remained of Fingall, a silent sentinel guarding the last vestiges of the Loom. The Bloom doesn’t communicate; it simply *is*. Those who encounter the Bloom often report a sensation of profound emptiness, a loss of self. Some believe it is attempting to heal the Loom, to return it to its original state of potential. Others view it as a parasitic entity, feeding upon the remnants of creation.
These fragments are recovered from the residual echoes within the Loom. They are unstable, prone to shifting and distortion. Treat them with caution.