Hyperbolic Mirrors

Notes from the Edge of Reflection

So, you're venturing into the lands of hyperbolic mirrors, are you? Good choice, intrepid explorer! These lands are not for the faint of heart or the weak of vision. Here, the reflections play tricks on you that even the wily fox of woodland tales could not conjure.

First things first, if you find yourself walking in circles, it's not the landscape doing it—it's those clever mirrors. They bend, twist, and warp, making what is near look far, and what is far seem near. Trust your compass, not your eyes.

Watch out for the shimmering lakes of Mirror Lake Valley. The water's surface is as deceptive as the finest magician's act. Stories tell of travelers who tried to scoop up water and instead found themselves staring deep into their own mirrored souls—intense and unnerving.

Don't miss the vibrant bazaars of Glass Shard City, where merchants barter reflections of their wares. A plummeting price for a plummeting mirror image, they say. And yes, if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the fabled Mirror Merchant himself, cloaked in shimmers and whispers.

The final stop on our suggested route must be the Vault of Echoing Mirrors, a cathedral of glass and light where every whisper is stretched into a symphony. Just beware that it’s easy to get lost in the echoes—a hidden joy for the curious, a trial for the unprepared.

Continue your journey through these surreal landscapes with the Glimmering Forest or navigate to the Whispering Caverns.

"Reflections are but shadows of what is not there." - Anonymous Cartographer