The following is a series of letters between Krungus and The Esteemed Assembly of The City of Cities, all written and received over 3 days in 1947 EM.
From the Desk of Krungus, Archwizard of The Number
To the Esteemed Assembly,
I submit to you an account not derived from conjecture or hearsay but from rigorously documented experimentation and verifiable observation.
Following extensive trials within a secured and isolated sanctum, I have established initial communication with an entity whose existence lies entirely beyond the known cosmological structures recorded in our annals. The being, identifying itself as Rhyzomund, inhabits a bounded extradimensional locus, what I have provisionally termed a "pocket dimension." This realm does not conform to the conventional classifications of independent planes familiar to planarists and summoners. Rather, it constitutes a discrete, encapsulated environment detached from our Weave's broader metaphysical currents, sustaining internal consistency through anomalous, non-native laws.
The significance of this discovery is profound. If the mechanisms underlying pocket dimensionality can be comprehended and systematically reproduced, the resulting applications could catalyze a transformation of urban planning, resource management, and societal infrastructure. We might, for instance, engineer entire districts, residential, educational, agricultural, or industrial, within controlled subrealities, thereby circumventing terrestrial spatial constraints while preserving the historical and architectural integrity of the City. Longstanding limitations in housing, agronomy, logistics, and containment could be rendered obsolete through strategic dimensional augmentation.
Although Rhyzomund has exhibited a degree of reticence, preliminary observations confirm its mastery of dimensional generation far surpasses the most sophisticated techniques known to our geomancers and artificers. It is my considered judgment that the prudent cultivation of this correspondence—conducted under stringent scholarly protocols and reinforced with appropriate wards, could yield unprecedented theoretical and practical advancements.
Naturally, I recognize the inherent risks attendant upon engagement with an extra-planar intelligence. To that end, all investigative procedures have been conducted under maximal containment safeguards, and every interaction has been methodically chronicled and cross-referenced. My intentions are, and remain, entirely aligned with the welfare, security, and flourishing of the City of Cities.
Accordingly, I petition the Assembly to grant formal authorization for the continuation and expansion of this research initiative. I further propose the establishment of a dedicated interdisciplinary cadre to systematically study and eventually master the methodologies of pocket dimensional construction. I contend that the potential benefits rival, and perhaps exceed, those heralded by the original discovery of the Weave.
In unwavering commitment to the advancement of our civilization,
Krungus
Archwizard of The Number
From the Esteemed Assembly of the Learned
To: Krungus, Archwizard of The Number
We, the Esteemed Assembly, have carefully reviewed your petition regarding the discovery of the entity known as Rhyzomund and the potential of pocket dimensions for the betterment of our City. Your letter was thorough, and we recognize the considerable thought and effort that has gone into your research thus far.
The concept of pocket dimensions and their application within our City, as presented by you, is indeed a fascinating and revolutionary idea. The possibility of expanding our spatial capacity without the need for further encroachment upon the land, which we hold dear, is undeniably appealing. Your proposal suggests that this approach could resolve long-standing issues of housing, resource storage, and the containment of hazardous materials, among others. The prospect of housing entire districts within these dimensions, safely distanced from the public face of the City, would not only alleviate pressing infrastructural concerns but also represent an unprecedented opportunity to manage our resources more efficiently.
However, the Assembly must express a degree of caution. While we do not doubt your intentions, nor the sincerity with which you approach your research, we are deeply concerned by the potential risks associated with your continued engagement with an extra-planar intelligence. The nature of this entity, Rhyzomund, remains an unknown quantity. While your reports indicate that protective wards and safeguards have been employed, we must insist that any further contact be carefully monitored and that all actions involving this entity be performed under the supervision of a specially convened panel of experts, including scholars of planar magic, metaphysics, and, importantly, magical ethics.
Further, the Assembly believes it is essential to prioritize the development of theoretical understanding before embarking on practical experimentation. The risks of manipulating dimensions are not trivial, and the consequences of unforeseen anomalies could be catastrophic, not only for the immediate environment but for the City as a whole. Therefore, we must strongly recommend that any immediate progress be limited to the exploration of theoretical models, with no application of this knowledge to tangible structures or infrastructure until more is known about the long-term implications of such dimensions.
We also encourage you to consider the broader implications for the City’s people. While your ideas hold immense promise, we must remember that the introduction of entirely new technologies—particularly those as profound as pocket dimensions—must be done with care, ensuring that the potential for abuse or exploitation is mitigated. The Assembly insists that any further research should not only consider the potential benefits but also the societal, ethical, and economic consequences that may arise from such innovations.
In light of these considerations, the Assembly agrees to grant provisional approval for the continuation of your research. However, we request that you submit a more detailed, comprehensive research proposal, outlining the specific safeguards, ethical frameworks, and scholarly collaborations that will be employed in future investigations. We also require regular reports on your progress, with the understanding that should any unexpected results arise, they will be brought to the Assembly’s attention immediately.
In conclusion, while your discovery is promising, it is imperative that we proceed with caution and oversight. The potential for both advancement and harm is vast, and it is our duty to ensure that this exploration benefits the City and its people without jeopardizing their safety or well-being. We look forward to receiving your revised research proposal and are hopeful that, through continued collaboration, this breakthrough will eventually lead to the betterment of our City.
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In service to the City of Cities,
The Esteemed Assembly of the Learned
From the Desk of Krungus, Archwizard of The Number
To the Esteemed Assembly,
I write to you now with profound humility, a sense of deep reflection, and sincere regret. Your cautionary advice and prudent reservations concerning my recent interactions with the entity known as Rhyzomund have indeed proven to be more perceptive and wise than I could have ever anticipated. It is with a heavy and chastened heart that I must acknowledge my error: actions intended to benefit and secure the City’s future have instead steered me into a realm far more perilous and insidious than I had ever conceived possible.
Initially, my curiosity and ambition led me to perceive Rhyzomund as an extraordinary otherworldly intelligence, a being endowed with potentially limitless wisdom and capabilities from which our City might derive unprecedented advancement and security. However, upon deeper exposure and further contact, Rhyzomund's true nature has revealed itself as profoundly malignant and insidious. This entity, which I erroneously believed to be a mere intellectual and magical phenomenon from another dimension, is, in fact, the embodiment of decay itself.
The Lord of Decay, as Rhyzomund now openly styles itself, embodies the essence of deterioration in a manner more immediate and visceral than I could have imagined. My experiences in its domain have been harrowing. Rather than encountering a realm of enlightenment or advancement, I found myself confronted with the stark, inescapable reality of entropy. Here, decay was not merely conceptual or metaphorical—it was an omnipresent force actively and relentlessly dismantling existence. Structures built with care, magics crafted with painstaking precision, and life itself, nothing escapes Rhyzomund's relentless dissolution. Its very presence accelerates ruin, fostering a ceaseless collapse toward nothingness. This force is neither passive nor neutral; it is dynamic, insidious, and voraciously driven to annihilate order and stability.
In my hubris, I grossly underestimated the implications of engaging with such a force. Believing that my mastery of magic and understanding of esoteric planes would grant me control or, at least, enable me to harness Rhyzomund's power constructively, I was gravely mistaken. Rhyzomund is fundamentally opposed to creation or preservation, it desires nothing less than absolute dissolution. My attempts to connect, comprehend, and integrate its power were not merely futile but dangerously na?ve. Instead of harnessing a valuable ally, I have inadvertently invited a menace that will not be constrained or employed according to our aims.
Reflecting deeply upon these revelations, I fully acknowledge and concur with the Assembly's justified concerns and commend your wisdom in urging caution. Yet I must also admit, with grave candor, that reversing or disentangling myself from these events is no longer feasible without immense consequence. The nature of my interactions has irreversibly intertwined my fate with Rhyzomund's machinations. My control over this situation has been significantly compromised, and the extent of my entanglement now prevents any simple retreat or reversal. The bond formed through these interactions is formidable, complex, and alarmingly pervasive.
Nevertheless, I remain dedicated to minimizing any further repercussions from this ill-fated alliance. I will comply fully with the Assembly’s guidance and implement stringent measures to prevent further communication or interaction with Rhyzomund. I pledge to cease all experimentation involving this dangerous entity immediately. However, I must also confront the unsettling truth that the consequences of my earlier actions may yet unfold in unforeseen ways, the full magnitude of which may not become entirely clear until circumstances have advanced beyond our immediate grasp.
In closing, let this serve as a profound lesson and cautionary tale, one that I now accept with humility and sober responsibility. The peril I have engaged is vastly more dangerous than I ever imagined, and my aspirations have inadvertently jeopardized the very future I sought to protect and enhance. Nonetheless, I am resolute in my determination to address the repercussions of my actions with unwavering responsibility and integrity. I assure you all, esteemed colleagues, that I will honor and uphold the Assembly's wise counsel going forward, despite recognizing that I have, regrettably, crossed into a perilous and possibly irreversible territory.
With deepest humility and regret,
Krungus
Archwizard of The Number
From the Esteemed Assembly
To Krungus, Archwizard of The Number
Your recent correspondence has reached us, and we must express our profound outrage and dismay at the reckless arrogance with which you have endangered our city. Your acknowledgment of regret, while appropriate, does little to assuage the gravity of your actions and the sheer magnitude of peril you have introduced.
Time and again, the Assembly has issued warnings and counsel intended to prevent exactly this kind of catastrophe. Yet you, in your insatiable pursuit of arcane knowledge and personal acclaim, chose to ignore our collective wisdom. Your disregard for the protocols and prudence this Assembly painstakingly established has led directly to the perilous situation we now face. It is evident that your hubris and unchecked curiosity have blinded you to reason and responsibility.
Your interactions with Rhyzomund, an entity you yourself describe as fundamentally destructive, have placed the entire City at the precipice of unprecedented danger. The Assembly is beyond appalled at your naiveté, thinking such a primal force of entropy could be manipulated or utilized for constructive ends. Your foolish assumption that you could control this entity underscores a level of irresponsibility unacceptable for a wizard of your esteemed rank.
To say we are disappointed would be a gross understatement. You have not merely erred; you have jeopardized generations of progress, stability, and safety for our city. Your actions represent a profound betrayal of the trust placed in you by this Assembly and by every citizen of The City of Cities.
Immediate measures must be taken to address and mitigate the risks you have so carelessly imposed upon us all. Effective immediately, you are to cease any and all arcane experimentation not explicitly sanctioned by the Assembly. We will appoint an oversight committee to monitor your activities and implement containment protocols to manage and, if possible, reverse the damage wrought by your unpardonable decisions.
Furthermore, a comprehensive investigation will commence without delay to fully assess the scope of your dealings with Rhyzomund. We demand your complete and unconditional cooperation in all matters pertaining to this inquiry. Rest assured, consequences for these egregious transgressions will be severe and justly proportional to the risk and harm caused.
We trust that you grasp the gravity of your situation and the urgency of your compliance. Any further deviation from Assembly directives or attempts to circumvent our oversight will be met with swift and decisive action.
With profound anger and determination,
The Esteemed Assembly
From the Desk of Krungus, Archwizard of The Number
To the Esteemed Assembly,
Your message is received loud and clear. Believe me when I say I share your anger and frustration, no one is more disgusted by my lapse in judgment than I am. However, lectures and recriminations will achieve little at this point. Actions, rather than words, are what our City requires now.
You are right to doubt my previous assumptions. I was wrong to think Rhyzomund could be controlled or reasoned with. Let me be absolutely clear about my current stance: Rhyzomund is not a formidable entity worthy of respect or reverence. He is a stain, a malignant blight that threatens our City and must be eliminated.
I do not say this lightly: I intend to usurp the Lord of Decay. My goal is not to harness or bargain with this entity but to destroy its influence and neutralize the threat entirely. Whatever consequences arise from this endeavor, I alone will bear them. I will dedicate every ounce of my power, knowledge, and resources to achieving this goal.
If the Assembly wishes to assist or observe, you are welcome to do so. If not, I suggest you stay out of my way. I have already set events into motion, and I will not be deterred.
Determined and resolved,
Krungus
Archwizard of The Number
