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azathoth: That which dreams
A Day in the Life: Immersed in the Glome
Morning: The Awakening
Joshua’s day began as it usually did, with the soft morning light filtering through the cracked windows of his loft in Detroit, casting long shadows across his workspace. The loft, a repurposed factory space, was a testament to his journey into the world of Azathoth/GLOME. Over a year had passed since he’d scanned that mysterious QR code in the derelict Northland Center Mall. What began as a casual curiosity had transformed his life into a fusion of reality and augmented reality, where the lines between the two were increasingly blurred.
[6:53 PM]
He reached for his smart lenses, which immediately projected his daily tasks in a transparent AR display over his field of vision. Today was packed with activities—new content was dropping in the Glome, his guild had an important meeting, and he needed to finish editing a 360-degree video that captured the eerie beauty of one of the game’s more mysterious locations. But first, coffee. As he brewed his morning cup, he checked his crypto earnings from the latest sale of in-game assets. Blockchain kept everything secure, from his ownership of virtual land to the royalties he earned from his digital content. Recently, he’d sold a particularly rare artifact he’d captured on video, earning enough to fund his next big project.
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Mid-Morning: Into the Glome
Joshua’s AR rig was essential to his work, seamlessly blending his Detroit loft with the virtual landscapes of the Glome. However, he remained fully grounded in real-world physics; the walls of his loft, the floor beneath his feet—all of it was as tangible as ever. Today, his mission was to document Y’golonac’s Chasm, a notoriously treacherous location within the Glome that required careful navigation. Here, gravity didn’t shift or time flow unpredictably—instead, the challenge lay in the rugged terrain, deep crevices, and the eerie atmosphere that pervaded the place.
His drone companion, Vex, hovered nearby, ready to assist. Vex wasn’t just a simple flying camera; it was equipped with advanced AI, capable of mapping out the area, spotting potential hazards, and ensuring that Joshua got the best shots possible. Together, they moved cautiously through the chasm, Vex leading the way, projecting a navigational path that Joshua could see through his lenses.
The real-world environment demanded that Joshua stay alert. Loose rocks could shift underfoot, and narrow ledges required steady balance. The chasm was every bit as dangerous as the old abandoned buildings he sometimes explored in Detroit—except here, the stakes were virtual, but the thrill was just as real. When they reached the Whispering Obelisks, Joshua set up his equipment carefully, ensuring that the 360-degree camera captured the haunting scene in perfect detail. The Obelisks stood tall and silent, their surfaces etched with strange symbols that seemed to pulse with a life of their own when viewed through the AR lens.
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Afternoon: The Guild Council
After spending hours in the chasm, Joshua returned to his loft. The content he captured was already uploading to the Azathoth servers, where it would be shared with the community of fans and fellow players. Next on his agenda was a meeting with his guild, The Architects of Madness. This group of creatives had become influential within the game, producing content that didn’t just entertain but actively shaped the evolving lore of the Glome.
The guild meeting took place in their virtual HQ, accessible through a VR interface. Here, real-world physics could be bent and reshaped, but the purpose remained grounded in practical outcomes. Joshua’s avatar appeared in the council chamber, a space designed with a blend of ancient, eldritch architecture and modern tech. The guild members discussed their latest projects, which included everything from VR experiences that merged game environments with real-world locations to the creation of NFTs tied to in-game artifacts.
Joshua presented his latest project: an interactive 360-degree experience of the Whispering Obelisks. The guild leader, a sophisticated AI that had evolved from a player-created bot, analyzed the proposal, offering feedback and suggesting enhancements. Blockchain technology played a subtle yet crucial role here—it wasn’t just about securing transactions but ensuring the integrity and ownership of ideas and contributions within the guild. For instance, the guild was exploring a blockchain-based voting system, where each member's vote on project decisions was recorded and secured, ensuring transparency and fairness.
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Evening: Reality and the Glome Collide
As the sun set, Joshua decided to step out into the city. Detroit, with its mix of old and new, was the perfect backdrop for his work. The city’s industrial ruins were rich with potential, serving as real-world canvases for the augmented reality installations that he and his guild had set up. These installations were visible only to those equipped with the right AR gear—a hidden layer of the city that coexisted with the physical world.
Tonight, he was headed to one of these installations, a hidden café that appeared as a digital overlay within an old warehouse. Here, players could meet in person, discuss strategies, or just enjoy the blend of reality and the Glome over a cup of coffee. The café was also equipped with AR triggers that activated unique in-game content—another way the game extended its influence into the real world.
His phone buzzed with a notification: a new event was starting nearby. He hurried to the location, finding a small gathering of players, their devices glowing as they interacted with the event. A series of drones hovered above, capturing the scene from every angle, while robots, programmed by another player, rolled through the crowd, distributing clues. The event revealed a new in-game location, one that Joshua recognized from his earlier exploration. It was a rewarding moment, knowing that his work had contributed to this new development.
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Night: The Endless Possibilities
Returning to his loft, Joshua relaxed in his chair as Vex processed the day’s data. The footage he’d captured was already generating buzz online, with players eagerly speculating about what the new content might unlock. His crypto wallet had grown as well, thanks to the sale of his latest work. But more than the earnings, it was the satisfaction of creation that drove him. In Azathoth/GLOME, he was not just a player—he was a creator, a storyteller, and an explorer of a world that was as much a part of reality as the streets of Detroit.
As he drifted off to sleep, his mind buzzed with ideas for the next day. There were always new challenges, new discoveries, and new ways to shape the world of the Glome. And as always, reality and the Glome continued to intertwine, each influencing the other in ways both subtle and profound.
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that which dreams
