Location: The Infinite Staircase
Rumors
- A shimmering stair of impossible length links the mortal world to divine realms.
- Travelers say time feels strange upon it and distances lose their meaning.
- Deeper descents along it may lead not only upward toward divinity, but downward toward darker planes.
What is Known
- The Infinite Staircase is a transitive route reached by portal.
- Wilbur opened a way to it for the party from the swamp.
- Climbing or descending it distorts the sense of time and scale.
- It can be used to reach places such as Mount Celestia, Asgard, and darker lower-planar destinations.
- During the party’s descent, the staircase grew darker and redder as it led toward the Gray Wastes and the lower planes.
History
- The party first climbed the Infinite Staircase after meeting Wilbur while seeking expert builders.
- From there they reached Mount Celestia and later continued into Asgard.
- The party later descended it again with Wilbur while pursuing Loki and Idunn, eventually emerging near the Gray Wastes and the River Styx.
People
- Unicorn guide who first led the party onto the staircase
Loose Threads
- Who built or governs the Infinite Staircase?
- What other realms can be reached from it?
- What dangers or guardians exist along it for less fortunate travelers?
- Why does its character seem to change depending on the destination below or above?