The whole foundation of this world is based on the concept of dreams. Aspiratians are encouraged to pursue the things in life that make them happy. Those with pure hearts can have their wishes granted by the Dreamkeeper herself, or be conjured with enough Dream Dust, a powerful matter that can bring dreams to life. If an abundance of Dream Dust is collected, it is possible to open a gateway to another world, whether that be the real world or one thought of by the Aspiratian themselves. 

On the other hand, it is also possible to misuse Dream Dust if it’s put in the wrong hands. The purest dreams can be corrupted and turned into nightmares because of negative thoughts and feelings. The Nightkeeper came into existence when this storm of negative emotions became too much for the Dreamkeeper to control. 

Dreaming is the most powerful tool that crafts Aspiratia’s world. It leads to many wonderful things, but also those less desirable. It is impossible to control who gets a hold of Dream Dust and when. All Aspiratians can hope for is that their dreams are for the best.

This setting does not have a name yet. It is unknown whether it will have a specific name or just be called by the title above. 

Unlike Aspiratia, the Real World is a lot harsher. There is not enough time to think about what one wants because everyone keeps on working. A substantial amount of sacrifice is involved in order to make ends meet, and not all people will get what they desire. It’s a very hard truth, and there are many that are discouraged from pursuing the paths they want to in life unless they can get something substantial in return. There is no time for dreams or anything that gets in the way of a productive society. 

Living in the Real World is not all bad. There are plenty of moments filled with excitement and joy, but that pales in comparison to the hard work being done. Life is a roller coaster full of highs and lows, and the humans living there know it well. However, some of that happiness is starting to fade away. 

Negative and complex emotions run high in the Real World, and if not treated, something could go wrong. Nightmares can make their way into the Real World and mix with these feelings, spelling disaster for both worlds. It is only a matter of time before both worlds collide, and something catastrophic happens..

A dark corner of Aspiratia’s world that the Nightkeeper reigns over with an iron fist. The land is dry and barren, and is surrounded by a bleak purple sky with swirling dark clouds. It is almost impossible for dreams of any kind to exist here, and ShadowMasters and other nightmarish creatures roam the land and guard the Nightkeeper’s palace. The palace sits on the peak of Mount Caliginous, a steep, tall, and treacherous mountain that is filled with many dangers on the trek upward.

Navigating the Nightmare Realm is quite challenging because of the many perilous obstacles present along the way. It is somewhere that Aspiratians don’t enter without good reason, and only the most brave and seasoned warriors dare to venture within its borders. There is a massive stone wall with a gate that separates Aspiratia’s safe zone from the Nightmare Realm. 

The Nightkeeper and his Enforcers reside in his palace, and they have been busy strengthening his forces and preparing for an all-out invasion of Aspiratia. It is only a matter of time before the nightmares start taking over, and if left unchecked, it is very likely they will make their way into the Real World as well.