The Black Spiral Labyrinth
The Black Spiral Labyrinth, also called the Ebon Maze in the Middle Kingdom, is a spiral labyrinth within the realm of Malfeas containing unimaginable horrors of the Wyrm.
Accessible through the Temple Obscura, this horrific Umbral labyrinth is the most sacred place to the fallen werewolves known as the Black Spiral Dancers for the act of walking through the Labyrinth and facing its mysteries is often called "dancing", hence, this Black Spiral is not only the place from which they draw their names, but all their madness as well, since every single one of the Dancers have once traveled deep into the Labyrinth and became tainted beyond recognition. Within the Black Spiral Labyrinth, the victim communicates with various Wyrm-spirits, commonly known as the Urge-Wyrms, emanations of the Wyrm himself, that can grant blessings and knowledge to the who are brave enough (or mad enough), to dare enter its grounds. Theurges speak of nine thresholds of wisdom in the Spiral Labyrinth, nine concentric circles of unspeakable ordeals. Each circle offers a test that a dancer must overcome before she can advance in Rank. If she is particularly ingenious, she may even learn a deviant gift from the servitors of the labyrinth. The experience often resembles a little story; a surreal vignette set within endless corridors and presented by a host of treacherous Umbral spirits.
In the events of Colorado by Night, the Black Spiral Labyrinth made partial appearances. In Focus on the Family Youth Camp, the Black Spiral Labyrinth appeared in the lab spaces as a nearly incomprehensibly large and difficult to navigate lab space. The Labyrinth appeared in The Umbra as well, as a holding location for Mira as she was being incodctrinated into becoming a member of the Black Spiral Dancers.
"I wasn't able to get him out...Jesus Christ, I'm sorry, I'm so fucking sorry." "Where is he?! He was just here a second ago-" "We have to leave, now. That place, it's fucking alive, it fucking took him. We have to go!" ~A conversation between pack mates after encountering The Black Spiral Labyrinth in the Umbra
Overview
Accessible through the Temple Obscura, this horrific Umbral labyrinth is the most sacred place to the fallen werewolves known as the Black Spiral Dancers for the act of walking through the Labyrinth and facing its mysteries is often called "dancing", hence, this Black Spiral is not only the place from which they draw their names, but all their madness as well, since every single one of the Dancers have once traveled deep into the Labyrinth and became tainted beyond recognition. Within the Black Spiral Labyrinth, the victim communicates with various Wyrm-spirits, commonly known as the Urge-Wyrms, emanations of the Wyrm himself, that can grant blessings and knowledge to the who are brave enough (or mad enough), to dare enter its grounds. Theurges speak of nine thresholds of wisdom in the Spiral Labyrinth, nine concentric circles of unspeakable ordeals. Each circle offers a test that a dancer must overcome before she can advance in Rank. If she is particularly ingenious, she may even learn a deviant gift from the servitors of the labyrinth. The experience often resembles a little story; a surreal vignette set within endless corridors and presented by a host of treacherous Umbral spirits.
- Circle One: Dance of Insight
- Circle Two: Dance of Rage
- Circle Three: Dance of Endurance
- Circle Four: Dance of Cunning
- Circle Five: Dance of Combat
- Circle Six: Dance of Corruption
- Circle Seven: Dance of Loyalty
- Circle Eight: Dance of Paradox
- Circle Nine: Dance of Deceit
The Black Spiral Labyrinth in Colorado by Night
In the events of Colorado by Night, the Black Spiral Labyrinth made partial appearances. In Focus on the Family Youth Camp, the Black Spiral Labyrinth appeared in the lab spaces as a nearly incomprehensibly large and difficult to navigate lab space. The Labyrinth appeared in The Umbra as well, as a holding location for Mira as she was being incodctrinated into becoming a member of the Black Spiral Dancers.
