Haywyre // Microcosm

Logline

A heavy pool of liquid metal sits in a void. It is smooth, flawless, and reflects a world that doesn't exist yet. Suddenly, a hand breaks the surface tension. It isn't sharp or spiky; it is heavy and viscous. As the hand rises, the mercury clings to it, stretching into thick strands that refuse to break.

Tone & Atmosphere

• ✦ Liquid Mercury: We want high surface tension, round edges, and heavy, flowing physics. It looks like molten silver.
• ✦ Iridescent Oil Sheen: While the base is chrome/silver, the surface reflects a spectrum of colors (Purples, Teals, Pinks) derived from the environment, like oil on water.
• ✦ The Eruption: The hand is struggling to break free from the weight of the liquid. It implies birth, struggle, and creation.