Airlandia
After being escorted to the prepared rooms, Shawn lies down on a bed and starts glaring at the ceiling, and starts to think, "We have come so far, but I feel like this is only the beginning." Then, as his thoughts escape his mind, he hears a knock on his door. Shawn stands up, goes to the door, and opens it. "Sorry to disturb you, sir." A woman wearing a black and white dress, glasses, and brown hair, " I'm Sera, I will be your personal guide and assistant." Shawn looks at her and replies," Sorry, but I'm good for now. Maybe we can talk later."
Sera: In that case, sir, I'll take my leave, please. If you need me, call my name. The wind will carry your message.
She turns back and walks down the hallway. Shawn closes the door, then suddenly he turns around and opens the door. "Wait, I actually need help with something." She turns around and looks at Shawn as he approaches her. "I need you to help me find someone."
Sera: So, you want to find one of your friends? sorry, but currently we need you all in your rooms. We are currently preparing for a banquet, so time is strict. Wind sage orders, I'm sorry.
Shawn: Even for a short time?
Sera: No
Shawn: Please, give me five minutes, that's what I need.
Sera: I got my orders, and I need to keep them.
Shawn: Please, it's only one favour.
Sera: You're one of those who don't give up, don't you? Only five minutes,
Shawn: Thanks
Sera: So, where do you want me to take you?
Shawn: I want to find Samantha. Do you know where she is?
Sera holds her chin in thought, "She's far from this room, she's probably at the eastern side of Airlandia, This place is huge, that's why I don't want you people walking around with this upcoming banquet. Let me ask Nora." Sera closes her eyes, and then she speaks." Hear me, blessed wind, and deliver my message: Nora is there, Samantha at your side of the domain?" Then the wind blows by her, and she opens her eyes.
Shawn: What was that?
Sera: I sent a message to Nora, but it's limited. The wind can only carry so many words
The wind blows at her once more, and it's so gentle that it only disturbs her hair. "We have found your Samantha, we should move." Shawn and Sera Walk out of the hallway.
They both went towards the east side of Airlandia. and enters a huge hall; it looks exactly like the one where Shawn is staying. "This place looks exactly like where I'm staying," Shawn says.
Sera: These places were built for such emergencies; now wait, I will come here with her.
She leaves him at the door of the hallway. Then he sits down on the cement floor, and he sits there with his arms folded, covering his face. He hears a Gentle voice whispering in his ear, "Funny meeting you here, Shawn." This shocks Shawn, and he jumps out of fear. Then, when he turns around, he finds himself face-to-face with the wind sage "AAAhh , Your Serinity, ahm what are you doing here ma'am? " She looks at him and smiles." I was taking a stroll, so I was surprised to find you here. Why are you so far from your room?"
Shawn: I was taking a stroll as well, thinking the wind might refresh me.
Wind Sage Aeloria: I guess you won't mind joining me, while on that, I will personally give you a tour of this place
Shawn left with no choice; he walked with her. "Your Serinity, I have noticed that you don't have a guard escorting you." She looks at him, in her mind she says, "because I escaped the Temple," but she tells him, "I normally walk alone when I take a stroll, and also you can call me by Aeloria. I insist on it."
Shawn: Oooh, okay, so who are they looking for?
Shawn points at two guards looking around, then suddenly he gets grabbed by Aeloria, and they start running. "Your Serinity! please wait!" the guards shout at her while chasing her. You might think, because she is a lady, she runs like one. Well, she is really fast on her feet, and Shawn is barely keeping up he's running with her because she's holding him. They both escape.
They find a corner to hide in, Shawn breathing heavy and holding his knees with exhaustion. "Let me guess, you escaped the Temple to goof off." She looks at him. " I got to have some fun once in a while, can't I?"
Shawn: I guess you can't take me on that tour since you will be running around Airlandia the whole day.
Aeloria: Yeah, so now that you have caught my lie, how about you tell me the truth? Why were you in that passageway?
Shawn: Wait, how did you know I was lying?
Aeloria: The wind loves me.
Shawn: I was looking for a friend.
Aeloria: I guess you miss them, but now it's too late for that. We must prepare for the banquet. You will have plenty of time to see her here. Please be patient.
Shawn: Okay, I understand.
Aerloria: Now that is taken care of, I have to go and prepare, and find your way back to your room
Then she disappeared with the wind. "But I don't know my way around this place," Shawn speaks while left in a place he doesn't know
TO BE CONTINUED...
Airlandia (Hidden Steam Island) Overall Concept
Shape: Roughly oval island, surrounded by jagged cliffs and endless steam that rises from underwater vents, making it invisible to passing ships.
Size: Large enough to sustain over half a million inhabitants at once (think a mix of natural land and constructed halls).
Atmosphere: Always misty, with beams of sunlight cutting through — the whole island feels sacred, unreachable, and alive with air and water.
Key Features 1. The Grand Temple of the Winds (centerpiece)
Located near the island's heart, slightly elevated on a plateau.
Can hold tens of thousands inside at once, with the great halls spreading outward.
Outside, colossal statues of winged guardians line the stairs leading up.
The temple connects to four great halls, each large enough to house more than 100,000 people, radiating outward like compass points (North, South, East, West).
2. The Halls of Gathering
Vast domed structures built from pale stone, decorated with carvings of clouds and currents.
Interconnected by wide bridges and walkways that cut across gardens, fountains, and small streams.
Each hall has arches open to the sea breeze, giving the feeling of being outside while still sheltered.
3. The Statue Circle
A massive open area in front of the temple where twelve towering statues of ancient sages and elemental spirits stand in a ring.
Water from hidden aqueducts flows between the statues, creating mist that joins the island's natural steam.
This is often where pilgrims gather to meditate or await entry to the temple.
4. The Ocean Views (Eastern Edge)
The cliffs open up into balconies and terraces carved directly from rock.
People can look out at the endless blue sea, the mist breaking just enough to show the horizon.
Wind chimes and prayer flags flutter endlessly, carried by the ocean breeze.
5. The Waterfalls (Western Edge)
At the island's back, colossal waterfalls plunge into the ocean, fed by rivers running through the island.
The waterfalls are sacred, said to be the "breath of the island," their spray forming rainbows in the mist.
Behind the falls are hidden caves where initiates sometimes train or meditate.
6. Hidden Nature
Air gardens filled with rare flowers that thrive only in mist.
Crystal pools where water reflects the sky like a mirror.
Steam geysers scattered through the island, giving the whole land a constant aura of mystery.
Visual Layout (simple to imagine/draw)
Center: Temple of the Winds (with halls radiating out).
Front (East): Sea terraces & statues with the ocean view.
Back (West): Waterfalls cascading into the sea.
Surrounding ring: Steam-filled cliffs that keep Airlandia hidden.