Barsk & Solden Alternitravel Guide To Convergence

Barsk & Solden Alternitravel Guide To Convergence is an in-universe informational book sold in the gift shop at Convergence Station.
== Transcript: ==
= What is this guide and who made it? =
BARSK & SOLDEN's ALTERNITRAVEL
Founded in common year 6,458 by two itinerant rift-hoppers, Talon Barsk and Imni Solden, is THE modern poly-galactic travel guide company dedicated to helping travelers explore the far reaches of the multiverse. Barsk and Solden studied map making and airship engineering respectively before meeting In Void Web 3Z. They got their start making DIY maps for their group of friends to make their personal Rifting safer. Rifting, which uses ongamical fractures In the fabric of material reality to gain passage to places previously unreachable, can be dangerous for the uninitiated. Those original homemade maps became ubiquitous for Rifters across the Multiverse. Barsk and Solden saw an opportunity and a more general travel guide business was born!
= How to get there. We recommend QDOT! =
== What is QDOT? ==
What isn’t QDOT! The Quantum Department of Transportation has been THE way to travel the multiverse with ease for millennia! QDOT uses advanced science to transport their passengers in comfort, these TRAMs are the height of technological advancement!
Led by the mysterious Council of Conductors and Superconductor General Oleander, QDOT is expanding their system every second of every day to eventually connect everyone everywhere!
== Wait… TRAM? ==
TRAM or Transmonlc Rift Access Mechanism technology Is the main form of transport used by QDOT. A TRAM is essentially a carriage that tunnels through cosmic rifts — gaps between the fibers of space-time, and protects travelers from the ambient metaphysic radiation within the rifts. Yes, it's wild, and yes, it's safe! Just make sure you follow all QDOT protocols and instructions when using the TRAM Lines. You can book today at ConvergenceStation.com! 
While QDOT TRAMs are the easiest way to travel, they aren't the only way to move through rifts. Check out the most recent edition of Barsk & Solden's Expert Rifters Guide to the Multiverse™ for more! 
ALTERNI-TIP!
It is also possible that you woke up this morning to find you home phased into the infinite apartment complex of The Gyre. If so, please put down this book and contact Gyre Super at 278-487.
= How do things work around here? =
== How does memory work in the Convergence? ==
When travelling to Convergence, the first thing to know is that memory works differently there. No longer are memories confined to the minds of those who experienced the original event. In Convergence memories are free flowing and can be passed from consciousness to consciousness or from consciousness to external infrastructure using Oss crystal technology.
== What is Oss? ==
Oss crystals are a mineral deposit originating from Ossuary. This crystal has the ability to store memories through a psychic link created between the memory holder and the crystal. The Convergence Exchange, an economy using Oss technology, has become the main way for citizens of the Convergence to hold, share, and even trade memories. 
== What is the Convergence Exchange? ==
Immediately following the Convergence, many citizens experienced missing, mixed, or merged memories. A group of citizens led by C Street community organizer La Madrina set up a space for lost memories to be collected so they could find their person. This lost and found evolved into the memory economy, the MEM was born and over time this hub for displaced memories became the Convergence Exchange.
== What is a MEM? ==
A MEM Is the most common form of external memory in the Convergence and largely what you'll encounter if you choose to engage with the Convergence Exchange. While MEMs can vary in size, duration, and emotional content, they are designated 1/3 of a full memory. 
ALTERNI-TIP!
Check out the main branch of the Convergence Exchange on C Street and learn all about how to use Memory ATMs and MEMports throughout the Converged Worlds!
= Keep an eye on… =
== Storm of the Memory ==
Memory Storms are a weather phenomena unique to Convergence. These storm systems, caused by the residual energy of the Convergence event, affect all conscious beings within the merged worlds. While Memory Storms don't pose a physical threat, you may find yourself forgetting your first trip to the beach or inheriting someone else’s memory of a 99th birthday. If you're planning a trip to the Convergence, we recommend quickly acquainting yourself with The Convergence Exchange where memories can be stored, recovered, or traded.
== Sentience and the Slime ==
Cute little fungal blobs can be found throughout Convergence, they are curious and friendly. so dont be afraid to interact and say hello. They respond to touch and communicate with sound and light. The origin of them is unknown, but they showed up shortly after Convergence and have taken up residence in many regions of these worlds. 
== The Shadow Market ==
The shadow market inhabits the underbelly of Convergence. Shadow market traders deal in “big time” memories that are often tied to celebrity or historical events, many related to the Convergence event itself. We certainly recommend only using the exchange for your memory needs and steer clear of those suspicious memory acquisition inquiries.
= Immensity =
== City Planet of Commerce! ==
This great planet-sized megacity is actually a world of water! Beneath the buildings and streets lies a massive ocean where the native inhabitants — the Mollusko — were born. These amphibious beings eventually covered their whole world in one city. This planet is governed by Mollusko who keep the gears of capitalism moving. At all costs!
== Word on the Street ==
A hub of multiversal commerce, trade, and the galactic black market! You can find anything, anywhen, and anyone that you could possibly desire in Immensity. The city is divided into districts devoted to various tradecrafts. The arts districts are particularly spectacular.
QDOT came to Immensity centuries ago, placing stations across many districts. Immensity’s great wealth also meant that entrepreneurs would invest in scientific exploration. It was here that Oleander — QDOT Superconductor General — set up his offices to afford him an “immense” view while planning QDOT’s grand multiversal reach.
== Technical Difficulties ==
Post-Convergence QDOT’s TRAM Lines have been cut off from reaching Immensity. Scientists are still working out a solution to this problem, but it seems that the rift around Immensity themselves are damaged.
== C Street: The ❤ of Convergence. ==
The part of Immensity that merged with Convergence — Sanitation District C — was one of the larger garbage sorting districts in the city. The beings of Sector C sorted, recycled, and burned garbage to help fuel the continued growth of the planet. Many generations of C-ers toiled with this work.
Today C street is worlds away from its former status — literally! No longer under Mollusko control, you'll find cultures of all kinds coming together in what has become the beating heart of the Convergence community. They prefer to leave the Immensity in the past, as well as Mollusko Unlimited.
Not only the epicenter of entertainment and media for the four worlds of Convergence, C Street is also the place where most citizens live. The Gyre Apartments are an infinite apartment complex that seemingly wont stop expanding! A true marvel of the multiverse. 
ALTERNI-TIP!
Stop at the Convergence Exchange to turn your memories into MEMs so you can trade for goods and services.
= Solden’s Must See! for Immensity =
The Convergence Exchange
The most convenient MEM banking solution on C Street.
The Night Market
Test the wares of the vendors in the Night Market
Trash Pile Symphony
Take in the musical wonders of the Trash Pile Symphony
Mr. Corner Stone
C Street’s Mr. Corner Store is THE one-stop shop for all convenience. 
Shrine of Clean
The Cycle’s Shrine of Clean will fulfill all spiritual needs.
Pam’s Bus Vehicle Shrine
Who were the Forgotten Four? Pam’s Earth Bus Vehicle Shrine is a place for people asking the question to congregate.
Orpheum Monoplex
Check out the latest movies at the Orpheum Monoplex.
Yawlp Research Vessel
Explore the mystery of the Yawlp on the Yawlp Research Vessel.
= Eemia =
== Icy Mystery ==
Ancient Eemia is a world of myth and mystery. Sitting outside of the known multiverse, beyond QDOT’s TRAM system, the history of this icy planet is only known through the remnants within Convergence. The best resources are the Book of Whales and mythologies hidden away in the Ossuarian Library. Elder Kaleidogoths are good sources of knowledge, but they often keep to themselves.
ALTERNI-TIP!
Kaleidogoths are Eemians who devote their lives to preserving their cultural heritage and promote a return to pre-ice age culture.
== What We Know ==
Eemia was once a lush forested world with three suns. An unknown event caused one of the sunes to go out. Eemia was suddenly much colder. To counter this the Eemians used Nula technology to artificially move the planet closer to the other suns. These living bio-mechanical “Navigators” formed symbiotic relationships with their pilots and were able to pull the planet back in alignment.
ALTERNI-TIP!
Many Navigators and their pilots vanished into an area of space only known as Helia.
But it all went wrong! A young boy identified only as Silverthorne caused it to collapse. The planet drifted away from the suns, and began a permanent descent into ice. Today the Kaleidogoth order tries to preserve their ancient traditions within Convergence. 
== A Window into the Past ==
Eemia within Convergence is a world of extremes. Grandiose architecture is contrasted against a frozen landscape. The ritualistic science of the Kaleidogoth’s blends into the intense pop culture of C Street.
High Priestess Araceti sits atop modern Eemian life. Trying to keep an eye both backwards and forwards. Remembering the planet, and family, left behind, while staying active in Convergence culture.
= Solden’s Must See! for Eemia =
== Kaleidogothic Cathedral ==
Eemians are a closely-guarded but friendly people. They are happy to share their culture with outsiders as long as they remain respectful. Here you can freely explore the Kaleidogothic Cathedral with its colorfully manipulated stained glass walls. 
Pay attention to the imagery — even the highest in the Kaleidogoth order do not know the meanings behind every symbol. Within the Cathedral is the Great Astral Wave Generator, when played, the haunting music can be heard echoing across Convergence. 
== The Book of Whales ==
The great history of the Eemian people — The Book of Whales — lies in a solemn cave. A revered text, this book tells the story of how Eemia became locked in Ice, how the Cathedral was built, and how Eemian culture evolved with the shifting environment. 
== Eemia’s Navigators ==
Directly outside of the Cathedral are two of Eemia's Navigators. These biomechanical beings once took Eemians to the stars and back before they became encased in ice. There are rumors that Convergence has freed them from their long sleep. You are invited to sit in the pilot's seat and try to communicate with these giants. 
= Ossuary =
== The Ancient and The Underground ==
Haven for literal and figurative underground culture, Ossuary was once a thriving desert planet rich in mineral deposits and inhabited by a master mining species called the Y'ruk. Before the near total collapse of the planet caused by a devastating volcanic eruption, the Y'ruk society was devoted to building a mega-structure with the intent of reaching a mythologized place called The Glimmer. After the cataclysmic, event the surface of Ossuary became uninhabitable, driving the remaining Y'ruks underground, where they began to build a new society and preserve their past using a memory storing crystal called Oss. 
ALTERNI-TIP!
Oss is now used as the basis of the Memory Economy within Convergence!
== Lyra’s Keep ==
This is where those Y'ruks who were lucky enough to escape the planet's ill fate retreated to. This cavernous haven became a symbol of hope and a place to regroup and rebuild. The survivors turned this space into a memorial dedicated to those whose lives were lost. Through medallions on the floor and domes on the ceiling, they told the story of the rise and fall of the Y'ruk. Here you can also see a statue that commemorates the life of Lyra Osstrand, the first V'ruk to commune with Oss. 
== Modern Underground ==
In the years since the Convergence, Ossuary has become the center for information collection in the worlds. Oss crystals, which can be found throughout the tunnels of Ossuary, are a draw for locals and tourists alike due to their memory storing capabilities, but the wonders and historically interesting features of Ossuary reach far beyond this curious mineral. 
= Solden’s Must See! for Eemia =
== The Library of Ossuary ==
A hub of collected knowledge created by the first generation of underground dwelling Y'ruks. While originally designed as a place to preserve Ossuary's past using Oss crystals, the Ossuarian Library has become known as THE hub of multiversal information.
== The R@z Nest ==
Mall culture meets punk rock in the scuzzy yet endearing HQ of the Undermallers. Whether you want to battle rats, get burned by the sassy self-aware vending machine Vend-L., or simply thrive in trash, this is a must-see for any traveler.  
== The Hall of Busts ==
Take a trip through history in this sculptural hallway and meet the Lineage of Librarians. This hallway is said to be haunted by the ghostly voices of these long gone Librarians. What warnings do they have for the future? 
= Numina =
== The Beautiful Enigma ==
Enigmatic is too simple a word to describe this living universe — “entity” may be the most fitting term for this otherworldly expanse. Numina is hypothesised to operate in the 6th dimension, beyond space and time as we know it, with timelines sprouting like petals on a flower.
Numina's presence in Convergence is widely debated. Did they choose to join with the other worlds? Why is Numina here? Whatever the truth, this being seems curious about us lower life forms. 
Intersecting timelines and distorted space comprise the portion of Numina accessible from the Convergence. Be aware that things are not what they seem here. There are no definitive answers about Numina but this is a sure first stop for those with an open mind. 
= Solden’s Must See! for Eemia =
== The Isolation Caves ==
Feeling introspective? The two Isolation Caves in Numina are the perfect spots to sit and ruminate for the afternoon, well, the notion of afternoon depends on time and this isn't your grandma's timeline, well actually it is your grandma's timeline in addition to all other timelines! Like all things In Numina, the “caves” are actually part of this being — what will you find inside? 
== Starfield: Cosmic Bookmarks ==
It's believed that these orbs are windows to star systems that Numina has reached in their explorations. Point a abalone-orchid at a star and peer into the atmospheres of unknown worlds in Convergence and beyond. Star gazing in Numina Is a lovely way to pass the times and Is the only place In the universe where the stars gaze back. 
== The Cosmohedron ==
Little is known about this massive multi-level being that sits in the center of Numina. It Is thought to be a cosmic virus that was absorbed by Numina at some point. Today it is fully safe, explorable, and seems to be the nexus of Numina's attempts to communicate with visitors. There are sights and sounds here that are seen nowhere else in the multiverse! 
= Convergence Culture =
== Communities ==
Evolution is the buzzword for the culture of Convergence. The people here have had to redefine themselves after the merging of their worlds. 
== Kaleidogoths ==
Eemia's science-based ascetic order. They care for the Navigators and the Cathedral. Close-guarded but friendly, ask about the Book of Whales or try singing to the Navigators. Do not ask about the family drama between High Priestess Araceli and her brother Pavel. 
== The Cycle ==
Most people dislike doing laundry, but not the adherents of The Cycle, who have taken their love of it to religious heights! The great Book of Clean details the tenets of this group dedicated to soap, folding, and ironing. Just don't bring up dryers. They want nothing to do with them. 
== Librarians ==
This Library and the Lineage of Librarians seems to be all that is left of the once great Y'ruk civilization. The current Head Librarian is Jessamy Rosin, formerly of Earth! 
== Gyre Residents ==
An infinite apartment complex means infinite possibilities. Everyone lives here, LITERALLY! Floors within The Gyre have formed their own cultures and structure. it's best to ask the norms on the floors you visit. There are rumors that there Is a “roof of the Gyre” but no one has been able to reach it. 
== Undermallers ==
Nogoodniks that love rat fights, comic books, and arcades. If you decide to visit the R@Z Nest make sure to keep your wits about you and your slap bracelets close. 
ALTERNI-TIP!
The rat fights are a lot of fun though!
= Convergence Food =
If you really want to get to know a place, eat the food! Here is a small window into the cuisine of Convergence. Be sure to check out Convergence Cuisine on CCCMNN. 
== Noodle Shop ==
Sadly this restaurant is currently closed indefinitely. Owner and head chef Leucist Szplot lost all her memory of how to make her delicious food in a Memory Storm in C+20. If you see a memory of how to make noodles, reach out to her on the Recall Boards! 
== Fishy Delishy ==
Dyastin Fornyr's Delaphorian over-seasoned deep fried fish on a stick Is a big favorite with the trendsetters on C Street. Check out his cart in the Night Market. 
== Kzygk ==
It tastes better when you say Yeerkssksksss! 
== HelloFood ==
QDOT’s partner for centuries, this food emporium is located In the main Denver-side terminal of Convergence Station. Offering a wide range of foods designed to appeal to Earthers, check it out before or after your visit to Convergence. 
= Convergence Entertainment =
Infatuation Station
Cody, Kodi, Khodee, Codi, and Khodi's new album is out now. 
Syd the Psychic
Stop in at the Psychic Shop on C Street for a reading. 
Galleri Gallery
Showcasing Eartner art from Denver and beyond. 
The Orpheum Monoplex Movie Theater
C Street's (first and only) movie theater.
Aquatoka
Dance your Earther limbs off to the block-rocking beats of Convergence nightlife. 
CCCMNN
The only news source you need to be in the know in Convergence. 
Eemia Today
The only other news source you need to be in the know in Convergence. 
C Street Radio
Bringing you the best in then, then, and now. 
Techstream
On earth there is something called the Internet. A sort of network between computers. In the multiverse there is the Techstream — a constant flow of infinite information. It is home to content creators such as Tracking Error, this teen phenom posts makeup tutorials and true crime videos. 
Vocs
VOCS is the preferred communications system for the multiverse. The phone operator Kiki is a sentient being within the system who is there for all your phone needs. 
ZBARD Fashion
Convergence fashions are a mashup of styles from all four worlds. Current trends see a blending of traditional Kateidogoth clothing merging with C Street's pop aesthetic. The cutting edge is discarded zip ties on cloaks with Oss crystal embellishments. 
Fashion changes by the second but C Street's very own Zhibardiq Zhibardeaux manages to stay one step ahead. On trend for this season, and every season is ZBARD.
= Know Your ABC’s =
The hardest part of travel is feeling left out of the conversation. Here are some quick guides to the languages of Convergence. 
== Quantum Script ==
The written language of QDOT. Designed for optimal service and efficiency, you will find your destination with these helpful symbols.
== Eemian Glyphs ==
Eemian is one of the most-used languages in Convergence outside of Foneng. This ancient alphabet can be seen on modern signs, in books, and on the frozen Navigators themselves!
== Foneng ==
The most used language in Convergence, Foneng was an early work-around for cultures that didn't speak the same language. It's a kind of pidgin language, blending QDOT's quantum script with other Convergence languages. 
== Y’Ruk ==
We only have fragments of the Y'ruk language and no modern speakers of it are known within Convergence. 
== Snurtle Script ==
The friendly street cleaner has a language all Its own. Only some can understand what It is saying. More an emotion than a proper language. Just go with it. 
= Helpful Terms =
QDOT 	The Quantum Department of Transportation. The multiverse's favorite way to travel!
Convergence Station 	QDOT's new Denver Station. Welcome Earthers to the multiverse!
Q Pass 	Your ticket to the multiverse. Collect and trade MEM within Convergence.
TRAM 	Transmonic Rift Access Mechanism. The "safest" way to move through Rifts.
Rift 	The gaps between the material of the multiverse. QDOT uses these for travel.
Rifters 	People who travel Rifts without vehicles.
TRAM line 	Stabilized Rifts that QDOT uses as 'rails' for their TRAM devices.
The Last Stop 	An Initiative of Superconductor General Oleander's to get the people of Convergence back home.
Convergence (EVENT) 	A naturally occurring event where material objects or beings merge for very short moments before returning to normal.
Convergence (LOCATION) 	Where you're going to! This is the only known 'permanent' Convergence in existence. It was created when 4 worlds combined.
Eemia 	Planet of Ice and darkness. Eemia Is home to the Kaleidogoths and Navigators.
Kaleidogoth (HIGH PRIESTESS/ARACELI)	Eemia's order of science-historians. Led by High Priestess Araceti, they seek to save their homeworld.
Nula 	Mysterious multiverse travelers that are thought to exist slightly out of phase with the rest of us. They left the Navigators on Eemia.
Navigators 	Biomechanlcal beings that helped the Eemians keep their planet aligned until It all went wrong.
Immensity 	City-planet of commerce and trade. Run by the omnipresent Mollusko unlimited.
C Street 	Formerly Immensity's largest trash processing district.
The Gyre 	An inflnite apartment complex that seems to keep growing. There are rumors that whole apartments Just phase Into existence with people already living in them!
Ossuary 	Underground home to the Library. These ancient caves once housed the Y’ruk after they were forced to leave the surface of their world.
Library of Ossuary 	Founded by Lyra Osstrand, the library houses a wealth of knowledge of the multiverse. A lineage of librarians protects its secrets.
Y’Ruk 	The original inhabitants of Ossuary. They have long seemed to be extinct, but there is always hope that they may return.
Oss 	Natural-occurring crystal that seems to form around high concentrations of Source. It has the ability to house, or save, memories.
Numina 	This being exists outside of time and space. Everywhere and everywhen at once. Numina Is thought to have joined Convergence on purpose.
Memory Storm 	These weather events occur when the bonds of Convergence are unstable. The violent storms cause memories to be dislodged and transferred between beings within Convergence.
Convergence Exchange 	Founded by La Madrina, the exchange started as a memory lost & found and has evolved Into the center of the Memory economy. You can find the Memory Vault and the Sort-A-MEM here.
Shadow Market 	Off the grid memory traded outside of the exchange system is not tracked. It has its benefits.
MEM 	The main currency within Convergence. 3 MEMs equal a complete Memory.
Memory ATM 	Where you will find info on your account as well as the Recall Boards.
MEMport 	Smaller devices where you can withdraw MEMs from the economy and receive messages from others within the system via MEMo.
Miniport 	A place where you can interact with the world using your Q Pass.
VOCS 	VOCS is THE multiverse communications delivery system. The system has become sentient over the centuries and named itself KIKI.
Techstream 	The multiverse’s main digital information source. Hop on to the worlds wide web.
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