Long ago, two timeless beings played a game, a game of suffering and trickery, with the lives of their pieces mattering little to either.
Time and again cards were drawn and the game replayed, heedless of the wrath of their servants, until, with the light of the Universe shining upon the board, a third sat at the table and drew a card that should not be...
You.
Welcome... to the Velvet Room.
Some introductions are called for, yes? I am Igor, and these are my assistants, Victor and Safie. You see, this place lies on the border between mind and matter, dreams and reality. Generally speaking, only those who have formed a Contract may visit this room. You are a very special case - for now, you only have an Apprenticeship, so while you may visit, I am afraid I can do little to ease your inability to access the ability of the Wild Card granted to you by...