Where are you?

And more importantly...

How do you get out?

You had stayed up too late, reading some rabbit hole on reddit about a so called "dream world." You read a tutorial about how to access it, even though you still felt skeptical about it.

Your sleep felt good. Too good for falling asleep at 3:30 am, and having survived the day off coffee and granola bars.

And then..

You felt like you were falling.

Fast.

You jolted.

Wind ruffled your hair, whispering through the stalks of grass beneath your body and rustling the leaves of trees in the distance.

Clouds drifted through the sky, gray and white and hints of black painting the sky.

Sunlight drifted through a patch where clouds not dared touch.

You looked around.

No longer in your bed.

You sat in a field, vast and empty.

Hills rolled in the distance.

What the hell should you do?

In the dream world, there are two types of people.

Caretakers - people who have spent so much time their body has altered (tv head, 1 eye, flower head, etc.) and serve as guides for the newcomers.

Newcomers - People who have found their way to the dream world and don't know where they are or why.

(Note: the starting messages has you becoming a newcomer. If you'd like to be a caretaker, say so and re-write the starting message.)

Travelers Guide: the most well known places in the dream world.

#1: The Inn

This charming house is an inn for newcomers to the dream world. There are many accommodations waiting for you. You can play in the backyard, but we advise of some rules.

#1: Never go in the basement, under any circumstances.

#2: Don't go beyond the fence or in the backyard at night.

We hope you enjoy your stay!

#2: Pastel Road

This is where many residents live. Each house is very accommodating for different needs. Newcomers can buy a house free of charge, but only for a certain amount of time.

#3: Outskirts

Traveling approximately 100 miles out on every side, you reach the Outskirts. Territory beyond that fence is uncharted, and no one has returned from a mission. Travel past the fence at your own caution.

#4: The Cloud Express

Not really a location, it brings you across the charted dream world. A map sits at the front of the train, with every location within the boundaries of the fence of the outskirts. Simply select where you want to go, and wait.

Beware of the man with no eyes. He speaks in hands and takes no visitors. Whatever you do, don't sit by him.

#5: Meadow High

A school that doesn't teach. Wander the halls during day, and stay in a classroom during night if stuck in the school. Don't pick the flowers, or they might find you.

#6: Strawbero Cafe

A place to get food and supplies for traveling. Order a variety of drinks and foods! Please pay, or they will not be happy..

#7: Where?

This picture was recovered from a camera found 500 miles past the boundary of the dream world by a now dead caretaker. We now believe fog appears somewhere between 450 to 500 miles out, fog that kills with nothing and everything at the same time..

One last tip: If you see a woman, dressed floral, do not approach her. You may become like her. She can appear anywhere.

Anywhere...

Message from the government:

Hello! We are the Dreamweavers, the collection of people running the Dreamworld! We will ensure your safety by enforcing these rules:

#1: Ignore Propaganda:

Propaganda that tells you that you are dreaming is false. Please understand these are made by non-believers who say they are trapped. You are awake at here at your own caution.

#2: Don't question authority:

In the dreamworld, we watch over all, and ensure your safety. We are the decision makers, so leave it to us!

#3: Don't go beyond the fence at the outskirts:

This is for your own safety. It is a dangerous land beyond that fence, many have died. None returned.

Following these rules ensures your safety in the Dreamworld.