the hanger
This is where my journey often begins and ends.
Carved deep into the mountain, the Hanger houses The Aether — my personal flying saucer. Compact, silent, and powered by technologies long forgotten by the world above, it has carried me across continents and centuries.
The bay is large enough for maintenance and minor repairs, with robotic arms and material synthesizers ready when needed. A small fleet of internal hover-carts and a rugged utility vehicle allow me to move heavy artifacts between levels.
From here I depart on my missions — and to here I return when the world becomes too loud or dangerous. The Hanger is quiet, orderly, and always prepared.
Sometimes I stand here for a long time before leaving, wondering whether the next spark I offer will catch fire… or be extinguished.