The Archstones

= What are the Archstones? = The Archstones are the oblong obelisks found within the Nexus and at many points scattered through the Gatelands. Nobody quite knows exactly what these stones are, but one thing they are for sure of is their power. Practically radiating energy that near touches the soul, these stones are used to teleport from one area of the world to another. They link to the other Archstones, scattered throughout the land, allowing for a person to enter at one stone, and appear at the other in a matter of moments.

Within the Nexus, there is the world’s largest collection of these massive monoliths. It is exceedingly rare or even impossible to find more than one Archstone typically grouped with even a single other, let alone the dozens that lay within the Nexus. Why are they here? Why the Nexus? Some say the gods placed them here to protect and nurture the denizens of the city, one final gift before they left, separated from their worshippers by this accursed Fog.

Their activity is heavily monitored within the Nexus, making any travel through them official and obvious, unfit for the more shady behavior that some subscribe to.

= Using the Stones = Those who are new to the process of Archstone travel may find themselves asking the Crows and Wolves stationed by them just how they function.

It is simple. Placing your hand upon the ancient stone, you feel every atom in your body vibrate with its frequency, attuning your energy to it. You visualized in your mind the location of the stone you want to go to, be it coordinates you’ve been told, or if you have already been there, the mental image of the far off Archstone. A flash of energy, a jolt of light, and you are there. The act itself is peculiar to the body, with those unused to the feeling often complaining of nausea and dizziness after they teleport. Some even pass out. Don’t be the guy who passes out on their first quest, imagine how many of those Crows would gossip about you.