Citizens escaping the AI-controlled Arc arrive at Papplewick to reclaim their bodily autonomy by removing energy-harvesting masks. Within the oppressive cities of the Arc, individual thought, freedom of worship, and knowledge of nature’s existence are suppressed, replaced by the Arc’s dictatorial control.

The ritual of liberation unfolds in a fire temple-inspired pavilion, where the discarded masks are cast into a central fire pit. Papplewick transforms into a sanctuary of rehabilitation, guiding individuals through a process of realignment. The space fosters spiritual and physical healing by focusing on the solar plexus, throat, and third eye chakras. This is achieved through a series of ritual practices, including meditation, speech therapy, and reconnection with nature.