Wonderland
Introduction
Lewis Carroll wrote about Wonderland in 1865, and like the author L. Frank Baum believed that Oz was a real place so did Carroll believe Wonderland was a real place one could visit. He was right. It is. That said, Wonderland is guarded and poses a significant challenge to enter. Unlike many realms which can be entered by accident a concerted effort and or invitation is required to locate and step over into Wonderland.
Description
Historically has been ruled by both The White Queen and Lord Echo.
Currently ruled by The Queen of Rats.
The Capital City of Wonderland is The City of Hearts.
Travel Guide
Wonderland Awaits: A Traveler’s Guide to the Realm of Madness
If you’re reading this, you’re either very brave, very mad, or perhaps both. Either way, welcome to **Wonderland**, one of the most infamous and chaotic realms within the multiverse of *The Realms*. Prepare yourself, because this isn’t the Wonderland of children’s tales—it’s wilder, darker, and infinitely more dangerous. But worry not! **Faewave Escapades** has your back, and I, **Max Whimsy**, am here with some essential survival tips for your adventure into this dreamlike nightmare.
The Lay of the Land: A Shifting Dreamscape
First things first: **Wonderland** doesn’t follow any of the traditional rules of physics or logic. The land warps and bends to the whims of its rulers and the Faewave itself. The **City of Hearts**—the political and magical epicenter of the realm—was once the stronghold of the **White Queen (Dysnomia)** but now falls under the rule of the **Queen of Rats**, who claimed the throne after the legendary **Quest of Hearts**. If you want any semblance of stability in this mad place, stick close to the City of Hearts, but keep your wits about you. Reality here shifts as easily as the landscape.
One moment, you might be walking through a garden of living flowers, and the next, you’re lost in a forest of upside-down trees where time moves backward. The laws of reality bend to the will of Wonderland’s rulers, so don’t expect your map or compass to be much help.
Don’t Look Too Deep Into the Mirror
Wonderland is famous (or infamous) for its mirrors. While they’re useful for getting from place to place, they’re also extremely unpredictable. Mirrors here are portals into different realms, memories, and even alternate versions of yourself. Stare too long into one, and you might not like what stares back. Worst-case scenario? You end up on the wrong side of the mirror—trapped in a warped version of yourself or worse, in **The Umbra**.
Travel tip: Use mirrors sparingly, and definitely don’t get too curious about what’s on the other side. Curiosity might not just kill the cat—it could kill you, too.
The Rule of Cards: Know Your Royals
Wonderland’s political landscape is just as twisted as its physical one. While **The White Queen** was once the central figure, her reign ended when **The Queen of Rats** emerged victorious. Since then, the politics have grown even more dangerous. The **Raven** often finds himself embroiled in Wonderland’s intrigues, serving as both ally and manipulator in the realm’s affairs. And let's not forget **The Fox**, who is as cunning as she is elusive, moving through dreams and wars, leaving chaos in her wake.
Wonderland isn’t just a madcap dream; it’s a deeply political realm. If you’re going to survive here, you’d better learn quickly who’s in charge and how to stay on their good side—if Wonderland’s royals even have “good sides.”
Beware of the Mad
Everyone in Wonderland is mad in some way, but some are far more dangerous than others. Keep your distance from the inhabitants who’ve lost all sense of reality—otherwise, you could find yourself drawn into their madness. The **Mad Hatter’s Court** is not a place for the faint-hearted; their tea parties can turn deadly with the flick of a spoon. And whatever you do, avoid engaging with the **Jabberwocky**—if it doesn’t eat you, it’ll probably drive you insane.
Events to Remember: The War in the Dreaming
Wonderland played a significant role in the **War in the Dreaming**, and the scars of that conflict are still felt today. Many of the realm's major players—like the Queen of Rats and the Fox—rose to prominence during the war, and their ambitions have only grown since. The realm was irrevocably changed by the war’s end, with its current political landscape shaped by the aftermath.
Keep an ear out for stories from the locals about the **Siege of Lorean** or the fall of **Arcadia**—these events are pivotal to understanding the deeper history of Wonderland, though you might question whether the tales are fact or fantasy.
Final Thoughts: Embrace the Madness
In Wonderland, logic is your enemy, and madness is your guide. Let go of the need to control or understand everything. Wonderland is a place to be experienced, not tamed. If you embrace its madness, you might just make it out with a few good stories—if not your sanity.
Max Whimsy Senior Travel Editor, Faewave Escapades "Don’t just follow the White Rabbit—**be** the White Rabbit."
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Other Experiences
- The 'City of Hearts' Gallery on The Occupy White Walls Platform is set in the 'City of Hearts' the capital city of Wonderland.
- The Quest Of Hearts
