The waves are a mystery to us. Ever since the very first, during the cataclysm that came to be known as ’The Rending’, when huge surges of monsters were spawned in the Dungeon below and tore their way onto the surface in great numbers, we have failed to find the reason why ’waves’ of monsters suddenly flood the dungeon.
Some of my predecessors have postulated that the Dungeon uses the waves as a device to repopulate itself when monster numbers are too low and regular spawns are not sufficient to maintain a healthy population, whatever that may be. There is evidence to suggest that lower monster numbers increases the likelihood of a wave.
Yet there are records of waves occurring even when the dungeon is pact to bursting, though it is far more rare for this to happen, to be sure.
From the private notes of Alberton, Loremaster of the Legionem Abbyssi, Liria.
"You look fine".
"I don’t feel fine".
"Do you ever feel fine?".
"Shove off".
"It’s just a meeting".
"You can’t be serious. A formal call to arms before the entire court is a ’meeting’?!"
Titus shrugged, "this is the way your dearest aunt wanted it done".
Alberton grimaced and tugged at his lace collar once again, "you know I don’t like having to face my aunt".
"We really made a brave Legionary out of you, didn’t we Alberton?"
"Shove off".
"That’s shove off, commander".
awkwardly. Neither of them enjoyed this kind of formal appearance. Titus felt compressed in his court garb, the lace, the buttons, all
the symbol of the Legion stitched in blue thread on a deep, black background. Under one thick arm
oiled. The Legions court auxiliaries, charge with overseeing the organisations’ interactions with the nobility, had almost
that watching Alberton get presentable was the only enjoyable
antechamber outside the throne room, waiting to be
gilded entrance doors, where, after
the Deep Legion, Loremaster Alberton of the
their names the official struck the floor three times with his staff, a massive stone
the two Legionary officials stepped forward into the massive hall. To their left and right the courtiers, officials and local power brokers turned to eye their approach, stepping back to clear the center of the floor, allowing
that supported the ceiling were impressive each time he saw them. Liria had been
gleam of intelligence still bright in her eye. Queen Verita had ruled with grace and wisdom for more than thirty years, much
amongst the officials gathered near the dais some people he didn’t particularly want to meet. As if detecting his souring mood, Corrin, the
at Alberton, who appeared to be
completely useless,
the edge of the
ease Legionaries" Verita
thanks, Queen Verita" Titus
Queen turned her attention now to Alberton, who by this point was
see you again. For too long you have avoided our presence, burying yourself in study. I am very pleased you were able to attend
meeting in order drag Alberton out to visit. The idiotic Loremaster was supposed to scrub himself up and come to court every now and again to keep his doting Aunt happy. If he’d been skipping out on coming here then
uh, Aunt"
by her wayward relatives discomfort, Verita indicated to the gathered dignitary adjacent to the dais. "We have gathered representatives here of many of our great cities prominent groups to discuss the activity within the Dungeon and the course of action to take
Queens’ announcement all chatter in the room ceased and Titus cleared
guard witnessed a monster ant close to the surface. Due to the special nature of this creature, the Legion intends to advance deeper into the Dungeon and exterminate the colony. In order to facilitate this level of activity, the Legion is formally requesting military aid from the throne to assist
a slight pause before
dressed in her official Union leather armor, blue cape expensively cut to
majesty, if I may?", she bowed towards the
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