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A number of '''lorebooks''' written by [[NPCs]] can be found across Parallel. They are compiled here roughly in the order that they were discovered.
A number of '''lorebooks''' written by [[NPCs]] can be found across Parallel. They are compiled here roughly in the order that they were discovered.


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== Otherside Spawn Town ==
== Otherside Spawn Town ==
=== Botanical Chapel ===
=== Botanical Chapel ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|In those early days, when the valley was fresh and wild, the first settlers basked in the wonder of the Great Tree.
Yet to them, she was a mere mountain of lumber, of boards and shingles for their cots and huts. She stood for 5 days more. She died the 6th.}}
{{BookPage|Her carcass stands in the shadowed walls and beams of the village of the valley, masquerading  as shops and homes.
Only the Mountains remember those days, and have sung to me of her severed reign.
I alone returned to the Stump, her last remnant. Her grave}}
{{BookPage|The mushrooms and I carved a home here, and it was they that revealed to me the Sapling. Sprouting from the rotting wood, it alone contains my hope for the future. It alone proclaims she lives.
I must protect her, and all the vulnerable plants of this world}}
{{BookPage|Here, chiseled deep into the petrified heart of the Stump, I keep and guard the Sapling, in my own Botanical Chapel.
The air down here is thick with life, and grows more potent with each seed I sequester in these catacombs. Stay a while, if you would.}}
{{BookPage|You may surpass me in years, but not my friends. You have not heard the Mountain's Music, or babbled with the brook. You know not of the Great Tree.
Grant us your respect, and you shall have ours.
~The Stump Witch}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true| ~<Hell Broth Recipe>~
Bring cauldron to boil over the fire.
Add ingredients:
-Fillet of fenny snake
-Eye of newt
-Toe of frog
-Wool of bat
-Tongue of dog
-Adder's fork
-Blind worm's sting
-Lizard's leg
-Howlet's wing
-Salt and pepper}}
{{BookPage|Cool with baboon's blood until charm is firm and good.
Serves 3.
Enjoy!}}
{{BookPage|Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and caldron bubble.}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|I knew it- we are not alone! There are other planes, other worlds, and with them their own axes and brushfires.
I've gone to glean new plants for the Chapel. I'll be back soon.
Lane was the only one who came to my 14th birthday party. I bit him. I feel kinda bad...}}
{{BookPage|Until I work up to nerve to apologize to him, I've put up a new sign to keep him out. }}
}}
=== Observatory ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Research Schedule:
Commute Set, complete as planned.
ETA: Unknown; within the year.
It's getting unbearably lonely around here, but honestly it's curiousity that is finally driving me out. I have to know if my  }}
{{BookPage|old outposts are getting these same readings.
I got an automated signal from the one I built outside of Mesa Town. Really incredible readout. Two distinct, simultaneous wavelengths.  }}
{{BookPage|I've told Wilfred to keep the place tidy. I thought I was going a bit mad, but that man is comparatively bananas.
I wonder if there's anyone still there. Judging from the last Tri-Town Weather Report, I doubt it. I can summon storms, but I can't yet }}
{{BookPage|prevent them, and with a sandstorm as big as they got... well, I wouldn't stick around either.
Coordinates of Destination:
N/A
Notes:
It's only some 300 blocks from Mesa Town, and my records needn't be perfect }}
{{BookPage|when there's no one around to read them.
If I recall correctly each outpost should be marked with a beacon, so I should be able to find the one by Mesa Town in no time. It's been a while since I've been over there, but I should find it okay.}}
{{BookPage|I'm sure everyone is having a truly life changing adventure out there, but I can't just leave behind the center of my fascination, of years of research. The mystery of the Rift is too much to part with; I'll return soon...}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Name: Stray
Location Found: [REDACTED]
Information:
[REDACTED]
}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Lab Journal No. 34;
March
Long Term Goals:
-Continue Extractor Testing
-Ammend Rift Obervation Report
-Check up on Mesa Outpost
-Buy More Journals
Notes entailed.
  ~Researcher Lane
}}
{{BookPage|Sec. 1-1:
Plasma cutter works great! Needs more charge, consider modifying Rift Extractor to make small energy transfers as a precursor to the final intended purpose.
Copper is easiest to manipulate.
~Lane}}
{{BookPage|Sec.1-2:
Weird readings from the Extractor today. Different coordinates than usual. Whole different wavelength. Bizzare.
Wish there was anyone left to hire as a research assistant; it's getting hard to manage all this on my own.
Note- 3rd Setting on C}}
{{BookPage|Sec.1-3;
Recieved more parts from Blue today. He seemed oddly chipper; something about a new "shipment" from "Them". I'd love to see whatever factory he's referring to for myself; fine craftsmanship, to be sure.
~Lane}}
{{BookPage|Sec.1-4;
Eureka! Plasma cutter easily compromises the chrystaline structure of Dragon Scales. Needed: mobile, personal prototype. Hand-held preferable, as that would be most compatible with elytra.
I'm confident in our chances: 6 to 1, by my
calculations.}}
{{BookPage|Sec.1-5;
F*ck. That didn't work.
I miscalculated the velocity of the dragon; the time required for the scales to be fractured could not be met.
We only survived because of a damn thunderstorm... hmm...}}
{{BookPage|Sec.2-67;
Previous lab notes had to be burned.  The scientific method is one thing, but I cannot allow the schematics to be seen by anyone. The weather machine is no mere feat of science. It is a true WMD.
I am not afraid because it might fail.}}
{{BookPage|I'm afraid because I know it won't. }}
{{BookPage|Sec.3-1:
I was right! By the stars, I was right! She took the bait easily, and the hurricane I produced was strong enough to kill her faster than expected.
Bone samples were alarming, however. This was a young animal. If this was }}
{{BookPage|a small one, I sure as hell don't want to see a large one.
I'm glad we've never made contact with the Castle in the clouds. Judging from the energy readings, enough heat to produce a fusion reaction was released on the other side. }}
{{BookPage|Maybe our dragon didn't come here to hunt; maybe it came to hide. There's always a bigger fish.
~Lane}}
{{BookPage|Sec.3-2:
More strange energy readings, this time very recently.
They seemed to be localized within an empty field just outside the town. I spoke with that kid in the stump about sealing off the tunnel, just in case, but they}}
{{BookPage|wouldn't have it. Damn, has that kid got teeth.
Apparently they'll be leaving shortly though. I'll leave the chapel alone, but with the population dwindling after that anomalous contact, I don't really see a purpose in sealing the tunnel anyway. }}
{{BookPage|Sec.3-3:
Leaving, as scheduled. Wilfred will ensure the laboratory doesn't burn down... I hope. 
~Lane}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Scratch Notes:
26/780.5 > Constant C
Ideal Setting: 3
14: A 15: A 16: N/A
Field E > 9,000. DNE.
===================
Energy detected in adjacent field not to be engaged for fear of catalyzing a second Rift event. ~L}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Lane, you've given me an idea...
I will be out for a while.
~Niall}}
}}


=== Red Rose Inn ===
=== Red Rose Inn ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Welcome to the Red Rose Inn!
Guest Check-in List:
Guest name: Maggie, 2B
Stay date: 2/3-2/5
Reason for stay: Shaun was baa'ing too loud, needed to get some sleep. Moved closer to Willie though, kept up by his snoring}}
{{BookPage|Guest name: Shaun the Sheep, 2C
Stay date: 2/4-2/5
Reason for stay: Missed Maggie :(
Guest name: Niall, 1A
Stay date: 2/7-2/8
Reason for stay: Needed to get some sleep... I keep thinking about that damned dragon and his threats}}
{{BookPage|Guest Name: Niall, 2C
Stay Date: 4/4-4/4
Reason for stay: I came back too soon...}}
}}


=== Willie's House ===
=== Willie's House ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Started construction on a new tower. Not sure what it can be used for but I'll figure that out once it's done. Anyway, back to building.
~Willie}}
{{BookPage|The tower's all done... might make another one soon for the hell of it. I'm sure the others will find some use for it. I'll finish up with the old spawn town first, though.
~Willie}}
{{BookPage|I went ahead and finished the second tower anyway. Now back to the old Spawn Town...
~Willie}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Roses are red
Violets are also red
The voices in my head
are collectively named
Jose
This poetry stuff is hard, better stick to building.
Yes, I know!
~Willie}}
{{BookPage|Nails: Pros
-Pointy
-Easy to use
-Easy to make
Nails: Cons
-Nail guns are scary
-Not good laterals
-Boring}}
{{BookPage|Screws: Pros
-A cool twist (haha!)
-Stronger joining
-Drills
Screws: Cons
-Harder to use
-Harder to make
-Lavender}}
}}


== Lane's Outposts ==
== Lane's Outposts ==
=== Mesa Outpost ===
=== Mesa Outpost ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|I fear the main parts I need may only be found in that dungeon I discovered a few years ago. I figure I'll make my way over there next month, perhaps the week of January 3rd at some point.
I believe I wrote down the location of that dungeon in a book of}}
{{BookPage|research notes in another one of my outposts. I think that one was in a Dark Oak Forest if I recall correctly. I believe that forest starts around x 2400, z 2000. It shouldn't be more than a few hundred blocks away from there. It should be marked with a beacon like the others}}
{{BookPage|I'll make a definite trip plan and write it up in that book when I find it. At the very least I'm glad I came here, lots of great parts here. I missed this place. Well, off I go.


=== Lush Outpost ===
~Lane}}
}}


=== Jungle Outpost ===
=== Jungle Outpost ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Drat, I thought I had left those notes here but it seems I left them at the outpost near the Cliffside Frontier Town now that I think about it. No big deal, there are plenty of valuable parts here to grab anyway. If I recall correctly that town is around x -2500, z -3350. The outpost}}
{{BookPage|should be within a few hundred blocks of that, marked with a beacon like all the others.
Heading out now.,
Lane}}
}}


=== Cliffside Outpost ===
=== Cliffside Outpost ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Good, the notes were here! I read them and updated them accordingly. I grabbed a couple parts I needed here too. Before I set out for the dungeon, I need a few auxilary parts that I bet I could find at my other outposts. I'll start with the one I put in that spruce forest. If I}}
{{BookPage|recall correctly that forest starts around x -4000, z 200. It should be within a few hundred blocks of that area and marked with a beacon like the others.
Here we go!
~Lane}}
}}


=== Forest Outpost ===
=== Forest Outpost ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|I found most of the parts I needed here, but I'll have to check the last outpost to make sure I have everything. I believe that's the one that's the hardest to reach. It's buried in a lush cave near the lush cave that holds a Frontier Town. That town is located around x -2350,}}
{{BookPage|z 2350. If I go spelunking around there it shouldn't be too far away. The beacon beam should be visible from the surface too. This one borders a huge lava lake, no wonder I hardly use it.
Going there now.
~Lane}}
}}
=== Lush Outpost ===
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Found the parts I need, just like I thought! I will indeed have to make that dungeon trip though. That will be fun. Well until then, I will probably be out of this region. Looking forward to that trip. I'm still on pace to make it the week of January 3rd. What day did I pick again? Blast,}}
{{BookPage|I forget. I wrote it down in my Research Notes, better check that again.
~Lane}}
}}


== Ralnthar's Lair ==
== Ralnthar's Lair ==
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Good God, it's enormous... and the temperature in here has been steadily increasing. I don't know how many more readings I'll be able to do before I'm noticed...
This specimen is a lot more powerful than the deceased one; I wonder how old it is.}}
{{BookPage|I've never seen anything like it; I can see why so many people stayed on the Parallel world... I can't imagine living so close to Death itself.}}
}}


== The Cube ==
== The Cube ==
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Out of one prison, into another... I seized my moment. I escaped. And yet, somehow I end up here. Just my luck. At least I have my spoons, they could never take them away from me. They will protect me in this place, I know they will. I will break out of this place too, or die trying. This place has}}
{{BookPage|a strange energy. A certain hopelessness. But I'll make it out. I have to.
~Inmate Karl}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|This place is filled with the corpses of adventurers... Many have tried to best the cube but few succeed...
Turn back while you still can}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Help me…
I hear sounds}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Origins unknown. I have yet to venture deeper but I hear terrifying sounds. What hell hole have I found myself in? Where did the entrance go? Is this thing… alive?}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|[ A few loose pages sit here in the corner, clearly forgotten by their author. The author's handwriting is orderly and small, great care has been put into these notes. ]}}
{{BookPage|Day Nineteen
Even with my impairments, I could see a large, looming structure in the sky. Hovering gently above the plains in front of me, beckoning. Its entrance was at the top and as I peered in, all I saw was darkness.}}
{{BookPage|Noises radiated from the void- horrible screeches and loud cries. I knew I had to brave this, for if I didn’t Germaine’s passing would be on my hands.}}
{{BookPage|Reaching the inner chamber was easier than it should have been. Most of the creatures that wandered the halls seem to ignore me and those that didn’t were easy to dispose of. The longest part of it was the mazes but thankfully I managed.}}
{{BookPage|The interior held a single tree, its origins were not organic from the information I could retrieve. Interestingly though, beautiful blooms grew abundantly along the branches. I took time to gather some, perhaps they will have a use for curing Germaine…}}
{{BookPage|The tent I brought and set up got stuck on the outstretched limbs, leaving it here seemed the best option. Maybe it will bring some comfort to those who pass this entity's trial. }}
{{BookPage|When I return back to the base, I must remember to change the radio lines to “CS001”. It is the channel that is used in emergency situations. Perhaps Captain Red will respond or the Station has come back online. }}
{{BookPage|It would be a shame if Vanessa Moore and Germaine Hoang perished on an unfamiliar planet, with only each other to keep company.}}
}}
== Germaine and Vanessa's House (Formerly the Campsite) ==
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|Day Three
The world we landed on seems to be lush, rich with life according to Germaine’s descriptions. A small outcropping of stone will serve as our temporary home, one to defend us from the sun and give us a place to rest.}}
{{BookPage|I could tell something was off with Germaine but he would not tell me what it was. It seems that he does not trust me or perhaps he fears that it will make me worry. I do not care which it is. }}
{{BookPage|Day Seven
A loud noise occurred in the main chamber, stirring me from my dreamless sleep. Germaine laid unconscious, his breathing shallow.
My frail form made it difficult to move him at all,}}
{{BookPage|but once he was placed on his bed I began examining him, looking for any signs of distress or illness.
I could barely recognize his arm, a turquoise and green “moss” had been clinging to his skin.
I did my best to treat}}
{{BookPage|the area but I fear the infection was left to its own devices for too long.
Whatever was plaguing Germaine’s mind so that he wouldn’t tell me this, I hope it was worth it. This could have cost him his life.}}
{{BookPage|Day Thirteen
This infection is proving to be arduous to control or suppress, the limitations I have been given by the lack of equipment may prove deadly to the bed-ridden Germaine. The symptoms I have taken note of have been}}
{{BookPage|- Dyspnea
- Mydriasis 
- Hyperhidrosis
- Analgesia
- Ataxia
The origin of this substance seems to be deadly to humanoids, curiously enough I am untouched. The cause must be a result}}
{{BookPage|of the biological modifications I have done to myself, I am unsure if this is a blessing or curse.
Day Sixteen
Bizarre radio frequencies have been picked up by the cursory communications tower.}}
{{BookPage|"WHAT YOU DESIRE, I OWN. APPROACH.”
Several other messages kept repeating themselves but I believe this was a trap for those greedy enough to believe its lies.
Germaine believed differently.}}
{{BookPage|He believed even if they were lies, it was the only chance we had at curing him. I had to begrudgingly agree, It was his only chance. I packed enough belongings for the journey and headed to the source of the message.}}
{{BookPage|
[Some pages seem to have fallen out here.]}}
{{BookPage|Day Twenty-two
Astonishingly, the blooms were not useless. After some experimentation I managed to create something to reverse the effects of the infection, Germaine returned to normal by the end of the day. }}
{{BookPage|There were some unusual effects of the “mold”, his eyes were no longer a rich brown but instead the color that marked his right arm. It seemed to be of no concern for now.}}
{{BookPage|Day Thirty
It has been some time and I have received no message. No response. Work has stopped on the communication tower for it functions for what we need. }}
{{BookPage|Perhaps Germaine and I are doomed to stay here, living out our days bickering like children. Though as I write it isn’t as bad as it seems. It could be worse.}}
}}
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|
The landing and the first few days after that were all a blur for me, I only remember a few bits and pieces such as Moondust leaning over me, probably scolding me like always.}}
{{BookPage|When my memory started to get clearer I was bed-ridden, barely able to move any part of my body and my throat was so, so dry.
She was there though, checking my right arm with a scowl over her face. }}
{{BookPage|“Such a moron.” she must be thinking to herself, I don’t fully remember what I started talking about but I’m pretty sure I mentioned things that should never see the light. I hope she'll never repeat any of it, I don't wanna know what I said.}}
{{BookPage|At some point we received a message, I told her to try it cause nothing else seems to be working and she surprisingly agreed. Some math with coordinate stuff was done and she packed up, made sure I had enough to live, then left. }}
{{BookPage|
I hadn’t been truly alone for years, not since I was picked up from the BC Black Sparrow and as I watched her go I dreaded the quietness.}}
{{BookPage|It felt like a week before she returned but I’m sure that was just my sanity slipping through the cracks, she had rudely woken me up by shoving a liquid down my throat.
My anger didn’t last for long as I could feel life returning to my bones and flesh, it felt great!}}
{{BookPage|I don’t know how long it took but I was back to my normal self pretty soon, amazingly. I had a mark on my arm, where I was attacked, and she noted my eyes were different. She explained that they were different colors and that's it. Couldn't have been that bad...}}
{{BookPage|We managed to get the base to be fully functioning but now she works day and night with no breaks to reconnect with the Station or Red. As if he’d answer.
I’m starting to believe we’ll be stuck here forever, which isn’t that bad.}}
{{BookPage|We could have landed somewhere worse, at least plants and animals live here. The sunsets are pretty too, shame that Vanessa can’t see it...
... I’m thinking that I’ve gotten myself in more trouble than I thought.}}
}}
==Mesa Cave==
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|I feel like I'm an outlaw or something. But I'm doing what I have to. It's of the utmost importance that I stay focused on my work. This cave functions well as a brief hideout. Reminds me of my time spying on that foul beast in its cave... never will I return there. I think this place must have}}
{{BookPage|been an old mining operation. It must have been covered until a landslide opened it up again. Lots of room for storage down here... I can't stay here for long though. At some point, I'll have to go back, if not just for the sake of keeping up appearances. Soon.}}
{{BookPage|They'll ask questions. I know they will. I'll figure something out. I must continue. At all costs.}}
}}
==Vanessa Moore's Laboratory==
"Memory"
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true|"Perhaps it is hope that I have. Hope that people are not as cruel as they seem, but as I've said before- I do not control any of you." The radio clicks, as Vanessa lifts her finger, signifying it is no longer an open channel. Silence was the only thing Vanessa could}}
{{BookPage|hear and she found that strange, discomforting even- it wasn’t until she felt his presence on the edge of her warped vision. Germaine was light on his feet which made Vanessa cock her head, she had never heard him so quiet and believed that he didn’t have the capability to.}}
{{BookPage|"Why'd ya do it."
Before she could open her mouth, he took a step forward, "When we got here, I asked you to not mention anythin' like the rumors. You remember how much shit I had to deal with." He breath was shaky and his voice was growing heavy with worry,}}
{{BookPage|"I ain't pissed at you. I just.. I just wanna know why you did it. Did I do somethin' to upset you?" "No." She finally spoke up, "I believed they should know some truth about you, I know that it is your nature to lie, for it is to protect yourself." She broke eye contact with him, glancing down,}}
{{BookPage|"I... Shouldn't have done what I did and I am sorry. I did not want the details to be exposed and turned on you."
The silence sat between them for what felt like hours before Vanessa spoke up, “You know they would have found out eventually, they}}
{{BookPage|are resourceful. I believed I could persuade them to not believe such foolish rumors…” Germaine looked back at her and she looked at him, he was doubled and tinted green, a side effect of her biological tinkering. When he didn’t respond, she pondered,}}
{{BookPage|“Is there a reason you didn’t tell them anything? Surely small details about the event would have spared some-”
Before she could even react, he rapidly stood up- causing the chair to go skidding across the ground.}}
{{BookPage|“BECAUSE- I- DON’T- REMEMBER!” Vanessa jumped at the volume increase but he didn’t slow down, “DID YA WANNA HEAR IT OUT OF MY OWN MOUTH? I- DON’T- REMEMBER!” Germaine became more animated, gesturing at his chest in frustration,}}
{{BookPage|“The files ain’t enough for you? They fuckin’ poked around my head and memories and found JACK SHIT.” Vanessa let him continue, knowing he doesn’t speak what's on his mind often. “They said it was some unknown third-party and not my own}}
{{BookPage|brain blockin’ it out, and personally- I DON’T CARE.”
Germaine was pacing the room now, it was hard for her to keep line of sight on him, “I just wanted it all to be over with! Now I gotta deal with this shit from ROBBIE out of all people, but…” He sighed}}
{{BookPage|deeply before continuing “I’ll deal with it, like I always do.” Germaine was finally standing still and looking straight at Vanessa, “All the shit you stirred up… I think you owe me one.” She raised her eyebrow, keeping her face neutral “As long as you don’t do anything}}
{{BookPage|idiotic with it or my trust, I do not mind ‘owing’ you one.” Unfortunately, through her distorted perception, she could see a mischievous grin, “Nahh, I wouldn’t make you do anything you wouldn’t wanna do. What’s the fun in that?” She simply rolled her eyes before}}
{{BookPage|returning to her work. "Whatever makes you tolerable, Germaine."}}
}}
==Germaine's Lighthouse==
{{Book|
{{BookPage|active=true| Man, this world is super empty. Empty of life, that is.
    You got the farm animals and a few undead stuff, you can also see some stuff from people but...
    I never actually <U>see<U> anyone... ya know?
It's weird. On the station you bumped elbows all the time}}
{{BookPage|Anyway, I finally did something neat.
An abandoned lighthouse. Kind of poetic but I'm not that type of person...
  The interior needs some work done, maybe I'll ask Willie for some tips, I'm sure he'd be happy to help.
}}
{{BookPage|Finally got the place fixed up after <U>WEEKS<U> of sneaking around and trying to get all the supplies. I even visited Rudy to pick myself up a set of wings, though I hang them up now cause I prefer waling. Closer to nature that way.}}
{{BookPage|That blasted light isn't even turning on! I don't understand, the wires are all connected in the right places everything is brand new!
I've set up a temporary light for now, I gotta think of what could be wrong.}}
{{BookPage|Vanessa 100% knows I sneak off during the night, being gone for days at a time. I don't know what she thinks, but she hasn't asked me about it yet.
While I sleep here, I keep having the same dream. I don't have it when at Vanessa's place...}}
{{BookPage|  It always starts the same, opening my eyes to an endless horizon.
  The ground is made of white sand and I don't see anything in the sky.
      I always pick a random direction and have never found anything until... recent.}}
{{BookPage|      After walking for what felt like hours, I see mountains made of a dark stone reaching for that endless sky.
            There was a dip that looked like it opened up to a plateau, so I started climbing.}}
{{BookPage|    As I reach for the
    last step, I wake
    up.
I'm covered in sweat and felt like I haven't slept a wink, I'm thinking of not sleeping here anymore.
...Maybe I should talk to Vanessa about it.}}
}}


== Campsite ==


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