Chrysalis

Chapter 16

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".

Neither of them enjoyed this kind of formal appearance. Titus felt compressed in his court garb, the lace, the buttons, all of it stretched and pinched at his massive

the Legion stitched in blue thread on a deep, black background. Under one thick arm he carried his dress helm, polished to a mirror

before being oiled. The Legions court auxiliaries, charge with overseeing

he was forced to it, Titus would have to admit that watching

in an antechamber outside the throne room, waiting to be announced. After some time an

the carved and gilded entrance doors, where, after a

Legion, Loremaster Alberton

floor three times with his staff, a massive

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 them to

the light streaming through the large, arched windows and playing across the elaborately carved pillars that supported the ceiling were impressive each time he saw them. Liria had been prosperous for a long time and

the throne sat a matronly woman, advanced in her years but with the sharp gleam of intelligence still bright in her eye. Queen Verita had ruled with grace and wisdom for more than thirty years, much beloved by her people. The Legion had benefited greatly from her trust in

particularly want to meet. As if detecting his souring mood, Corrin,

only sigh and glance back at Alberton, who appeared to be completely rigid,

would be completely

edge of the dais

at ease

Verita"

turned her attention now to Alberton, who by this point was almost in panic as the eyes

it is so wonderful to see you again. For too long you have avoided our presence, burying yourself in study. I am very pleased you were able to

come to court every now and again to keep his doting Aunt happy. If he’d been skipping out on coming here then forcing him

honor, your uh, Aunt" Alberton

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

Queens’ announcement all chatter in the room ceased

within the Dungeon are climbing quickly, according to our projections we can expect a wave to break in the first strata in as little as three days, perhaps four. In addition to this, Legionaries on 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

was a slight pause before several officials

blue cape expensively

may?", she bowed towards the

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