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| − | The '''Gate of Sleep''' (the "Seventy Steps of Light Slumber", "Cavern of Flame", "Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber" and "Gate of Deeper Slumber") first appeared in [[H.P. Lovecraft]]'s ''[[Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath (fiction)]]'', and the '''Wall of Sleep'' is referred to in Lovecraft's "[[Beyond the Wall of Sleep (fiction)]]". | + | The '''Gate of Sleep''' (the "Seventy Steps of Light Slumber", "Cavern of Flame", "Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber" and "Gate of Deeper Slumber") first appeared in [[H.P. Lovecraft]]'s ''[[Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath (fiction)]]'', and the '''Wall of Sleep''' is referred to in Lovecraft's "[[Beyond the Wall of Sleep (fiction)]]". |
==Wall of Sleep== | ==Wall of Sleep== | ||
[[File:Location DreamCavernOfFlame.png|thumb|150px|right|"Cavern of Flame" illustration by [[Randy Asplund-Faith]]]] | [[File:Location DreamCavernOfFlame.png|thumb|150px|right|"Cavern of Flame" illustration by [[Randy Asplund-Faith]]]] | ||
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| − | There are many dream-paths into the [[Dreamlands]], but the most well-documented way, being mentioned in such familiar tomes as the ''[[Necronomicon]]'', is down the Seventy Steps of Light Slumber to the Cavern of Flame. One night, in his dreams, an investigator may come across a huge stairway leading downward from whatever ordinary dream he is having; if the Dreamer is seeking these steps, he might recognize them, otherwise the Dreamer might rely on Dream Lore or Cthulhu Mythos to recognize the steps. | + | There are many dream-paths into the [[Dreamlands]], but the most well-documented way, being mentioned in such familiar tomes as the ''[[Necronomicon]]'', is through the Wall of Sleep and ordinary dream, down the Seventy Steps of Light Slumber to the Cavern of Flame. One night, in his dreams, an investigator may come across a huge stairway leading downward from whatever ordinary dream he is having; if the Dreamer is seeking these steps, he might recognize them, otherwise the Dreamer might rely on Dream Lore or Cthulhu Mythos to recognize the steps. |
| − | ==Seventy Steps of Light Slumber== | + | ===Seventy Steps of Light Slumber=== |
A huge stairway leading enticingly down seventy stone steps, at the bottom of which is the Cavern of Flame. | A huge stairway leading enticingly down seventy stone steps, at the bottom of which is the Cavern of Flame. | ||
| − | ==Cavern of Flame== | + | ===Cavern of Flame=== |
The cavern, which stands on the borders between the Dreamlands and the realm ordinary dreams down the Seventy Steps of Light Slumber, is large and appears to be natural. In the center of the cavern, rising from floor to ceiling, is a pillar of flame varying in color from red to orange to purple, a manifestation of the Elder Gods. In this cavern dwell the two aged priests, [[Nasht and Kaman-Thah]], dressed in robes and pschents (an Egyptian-style); the preists will prepare worthy Dreamers who would petition the priests or the [[Elder Gods]] for help with the journey into Deeper Slumber and beyond, supplying the Dreamers with suitable costumes, food, and drink. The priests may bar the way to unworthy dreamers; for those with the priests' blessing, the exit leads down seven hundred steps to the Gate of Deeper Slumber. | The cavern, which stands on the borders between the Dreamlands and the realm ordinary dreams down the Seventy Steps of Light Slumber, is large and appears to be natural. In the center of the cavern, rising from floor to ceiling, is a pillar of flame varying in color from red to orange to purple, a manifestation of the Elder Gods. In this cavern dwell the two aged priests, [[Nasht and Kaman-Thah]], dressed in robes and pschents (an Egyptian-style); the preists will prepare worthy Dreamers who would petition the priests or the [[Elder Gods]] for help with the journey into Deeper Slumber and beyond, supplying the Dreamers with suitable costumes, food, and drink. The priests may bar the way to unworthy dreamers; for those with the priests' blessing, the exit leads down seven hundred steps to the Gate of Deeper Slumber. | ||
| − | ==Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber== | + | ===Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber=== |
The Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber is long, spiraling set of stairs winding downward, at the bottom of which is an elaborate carven arch, closed by a gate. | The Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber is long, spiraling set of stairs winding downward, at the bottom of which is an elaborate carven arch, closed by a gate. | ||
| − | ==Gate of Deeper Slumber== | + | ===Gate of Deeper Slumber=== |
At the bottom of the Seven Hundred Steps from the Cavern of Flame, is an elaborately-carved arch closed by a gate, opening into the eastern portion of the [[Enchanted Wood]]. | At the bottom of the Seven Hundred Steps from the Cavern of Flame, is an elaborately-carved arch closed by a gate, opening into the eastern portion of the [[Enchanted Wood]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:22, 4 August 2022
The Gate of Sleep (the "Seventy Steps of Light Slumber", "Cavern of Flame", "Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber" and "Gate of Deeper Slumber") first appeared in H.P. Lovecraft's Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath (fiction), and the Wall of Sleep is referred to in Lovecraft's "Beyond the Wall of Sleep (fiction)".
Wall of Sleep
There are many dream-paths into the Dreamlands, but the most well-documented way, being mentioned in such familiar tomes as the Necronomicon, is through the Wall of Sleep and ordinary dream, down the Seventy Steps of Light Slumber to the Cavern of Flame. One night, in his dreams, an investigator may come across a huge stairway leading downward from whatever ordinary dream he is having; if the Dreamer is seeking these steps, he might recognize them, otherwise the Dreamer might rely on Dream Lore or Cthulhu Mythos to recognize the steps.
Seventy Steps of Light Slumber
A huge stairway leading enticingly down seventy stone steps, at the bottom of which is the Cavern of Flame.
Cavern of Flame
The cavern, which stands on the borders between the Dreamlands and the realm ordinary dreams down the Seventy Steps of Light Slumber, is large and appears to be natural. In the center of the cavern, rising from floor to ceiling, is a pillar of flame varying in color from red to orange to purple, a manifestation of the Elder Gods. In this cavern dwell the two aged priests, Nasht and Kaman-Thah, dressed in robes and pschents (an Egyptian-style); the preists will prepare worthy Dreamers who would petition the priests or the Elder Gods for help with the journey into Deeper Slumber and beyond, supplying the Dreamers with suitable costumes, food, and drink. The priests may bar the way to unworthy dreamers; for those with the priests' blessing, the exit leads down seven hundred steps to the Gate of Deeper Slumber.
Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber
The Seven Hundred Steps to Deeper Slumber is long, spiraling set of stairs winding downward, at the bottom of which is an elaborate carven arch, closed by a gate.
Gate of Deeper Slumber
At the bottom of the Seven Hundred Steps from the Cavern of Flame, is an elaborately-carved arch closed by a gate, opening into the eastern portion of the Enchanted Wood.
Associated Mythos Elements
- setting: Dreamlands
- characters: Nasht and Kaman-Thah
- tome: Necronomicon
- location: Astral Plane, Astral Projection
