The Conservatory

The Conservatory is a dome-shaped base of Aywen, located within Pacifoam's star, Myre. It is unlocked after the Ring of Frost is collected and is accessed by using the Ring of Frost to freeze a portion of the star.

## Features

The Conservatory is large and empty chamber. It resembles a dark library, although few books are present on the shelves. The majority of the chamber is dark, though certain portions of it are lit and inhabited—The Conservatory is too large for its use.

Some areas of the Conservatory—particularly the ones nearest to the center, where Aywen resides—are well-lit. In a similar fashion to the attic of Aywen's Nexus, the atmosphere is perfect for growing moss. Moss grows along the floor, inhabiting well-lit areas. Unlike the darker areas farther into the Conservatory, the bookshelves where Aywen resides do contain books. The lights nearby the inhabited area of the Conservatory automatically turn on when an individual enters.

Piled atop certain empty shelves are ancient and peculiar curios, collected from locations visited along the way to the Conservatory and Pacifoam. Each artifact is accompanied by a framed photograph of its location of origin, from Crestellon to Glacidryne. Around the empty bookshelves of the Conservatory, one may find amethyst orbs encased in cubes of glass. These orbs are said to arouse buried memories of those who gaze into them, as if the orbs house long-forgotten stories of one's past. Because of the chamber's size, a gentle breeze carries through. If one listens closely, whispers of their forgotten passed emanating from the orbs can be faintly heard.

Many grandfather clocks are attached to walls and the sides of bookshelves. Large pendulums swing from the ceiling. Many amethyst chandeliers are attached to the dome's ceiling, providing a nearly-invisible glow. The amethyst crystals used in the Conservatory provide a dim glow, which greatens, depending on the size of the crystal.

The Conservatory is a museum of one's history—a place where time seems to slow to a stop. It serves as a place not to simply rest and work, but a place to reflect on the days passed; the simple fact that despite it all, each and every day have been survived. The fact that it's impressive how far one has come to reach this point.

### Center

The center of the Conservatory is a tall, overgrown library—It is the area where Aywen resides. The bookshelves are full of colorful books. Small wooden pools grow tall plants, atop which lie glowing amethyst crystals. Large, flowering vines are splayed across bookshelves and climbing pillars. When compared to the rest of the Conservatory, the center is well-lit. However, the center has three floors.

The first floor houses pools of amethyst-bearing plants. Many shorter bookshelves are placed in a parallel line by the room's center. Two giant pillars stretch upwards, supporting an island of wood, accessible from the second floor. Attached to the bookshelves on the bottom floor is a tapering wall, which grows once more to meet the wooden island above. The first floor is the darkest floor, when compared to the rest.

The second floor is a small rim around the bookshelves that line the walls, sprinkled with glowing crystals. A short jump allows people to cross to the center wooden platform, where even more bookshelves are placed. Atop those bookshelves, much like the first floor, is an ornate wall which tapers, meeting another wooden island at the top. Along with the bookshelves are lecterns in an array, plus crystals illuminating the surroundings. There is also a door to the outside of the center on the eastern wall.

The third floor is accessible only by climbing vines, and it contains a single platform with bookshelves and an ornate lectern dotted with gems, aglow with a feeble luster. The floor is carpeted in red and gold carpet. Above the lectern hangs a single orange lantern—the brightest lantern in the Conservatory. The lectern functions as Aywen's area of study. On the third floor, Aywen can often be found writing stories into the empty tomes placed upon its surface. Surrounding the third floor is a plethora of plants and sprouting flowers, protruding from bookcases and forming a canopy upon the ceiling. The vines converge upon this location, settling finally upon the floor.

### Accessing

The 'exterior' of the Conservatory is made with a special type of extremely thick metal. The Conservatory is located by the center of Myre; it is built in a manner which allows the star to live on, and it is designed to protect the star. The entrance sticks outwards just enough to be reached with sufficient energy. Once the portion of the star by the entrance has been frozen, the entrance gates begin to open. After one enters the Conservatory, the gates close and the frozen portion of the star is relit.

## Contribution

The Conservatory serves as an alternative base, instead of Aywen's Planet, to reside within. Considering the distance between Myre and Aywen's Planet, it makes sense that a new location for Aywen to reside with will be needed. The placement of the Conservatory in relation to Pacifoam also makes sense, as the Ring of Frost is necessary on Pacifoam.