The Cells
The Cells are small chambers located within the Tavern and serve as the primary place from which Travelers begin their journeys.
Each Cell combines simplicity with precise design. Their interiors are intentionally minimalistic: soft lighting, calm colors, a low resting platform, and only those elements necessary for concentration. Hidden within the walls are mechanisms responsible for maintaining the atmosphere of the chamber and interpreting the loaded Path Scheme.
Before beginning a journey, a Traveler unlocks the Cell using a Path Scheme. The Scheme establishes the structure of the Path and configures the chamber accordingly. While this process takes place, the Traveler has time to settle onto the platform, drink tea, and prepare themselves for the Path ahead.
Once the preparations are complete, the Traveler turns their attention inward. By passing through their own Gate and following the structure established by the Path Scheme, they begin the journey itself.
The Traveler experiences the Path directly, progressing through its stages until reaching the destination encoded within the Scheme. Upon emerging from their own Gate, they arrive fully within the intended location.
It is this method of travel that distinguishes Travelers from all known forms of life that existed within the ancient civilizations. It allows them to traverse distances previously thought impossible, reaching even the most remote corners of the Universe.
For this reason, the Cells are regarded as some of the most important spaces within the Tavern. They are not merely rooms, but carefully designed environments that help Travelers enter the Path safely and with clarity of mind.