What I remember

Upon the consumption of a certain potion, Gleam has inexplicably wandered off from the expedition. Though this might appear troublesome, what they've discovered occurs within the land somewhere between imagination and memory. How you ended up here as well? Well, did you think you could escape gleam's brush or imagination? They've brought you into the world simply by their own thought.

Arrival in the Demiplane of Artistic Imagination Upon arrival, the group discovered they were in a vibrant and surreal world, where everything was a manifestation of creativity and imagination. The very ground beneath them shimmered with luminescent hues, and the reality of the plane shifted in accordance with their thoughts. The demiplane had a resemblance to the Plane of Dreams, but with an even more fluid nature that responded to artistic expression.

  Their goal was clear: they needed to gather three Essences—Red, Green, and Blue—to craft the magical palette Gleam sought. Each essence was hidden in different locations, each guarded by peculiar challenges that tested the adventurers' creativity and wit.

  Challenge 1: The Essence of Red
Their first stop was a mystical shop, unlike any found in the material world. The shop’s wares were wild, unusual, and unpredictable. Each item offered came with both a powerful benefit and a significant drawback. For instance, one item could make their attacks as swift as the wind, but it could also blow their weapon from their hands. Another item could make their magic as heavy as stone but risk being too heavy to cast.

  To claim the Essence of Red, the adventurers had to play the role of either shopkeeper or customer, trading something truly unique from themselves. This peculiar puzzle required them to offer abstract aspects of themselves, such as their ability to manifest change or undergo a transformation.

  Thanks to their quick thinking, the group solved the puzzle and left the shop with the first essence in hand. Having performed and transacted the trades between themselves to find items uniquely suited to their natures.

  Challenge 2: The Essence of Green
Next, the group journeyed to the Tree of All Colors, a beautiful yet sorrowful sight. The tree was made of rainbow-hued bark and multicolored leaves, grafted from every type of tree imaginable. However, when the adventurers arrived, the tree was barren, missing the very leaves that once made it magnificent.

  Realizing they were in a realm of imagination, the group quickly began painting their own leaves onto the tree, giving life to the vibrant colors and restoring its beauty. In doing so, they also danced and played music, turning the once mournful tree into a lively, joyful creation.

  Gleam, being a skilled skald, took the opportunity to memorize the tree’s song for future use. The Essence of Green was then gifted to them, another step closer to their goal.

  Challenge 3: The Essence of Blue
Finally, the group ventured into a technicolor fey-like land, home to the Essence of Blue and guarded by a majestic golden carp. This carp was no ordinary creature—it had the ability to control the rules and laws of magic within its domain. Every word it spoke became law, granting it the power to manipulate the world around it.

  The carp mischievously forbade the adventurers from flying or swimming, making their journey across a series of treacherous chasms all the more dangerous. The waters below glimmered ominously, hinting at the peril that awaited anyone who fell.
Undeterred, the adventurers relied on their ingenuity. Rather than succumbing to the carp’s trickery, they built bridges across the chasms and used their skills to leap from platform to platform. Eventually, they outwitted the carp and claimed the final Essence of Blue.

  Conclusion
With the three essences in hand, the group returned to the heart of the demiplane and forged the wondrous palette that Gleam had desired all along. The magical palette was capable of capturing and expressing their artistic visions in a way no ordinary tool could.