Katabasis

The city of Katabasis corkscrews into the earth, diving down and spreading out, akin in some ways to an ant farm or, perhaps, a termite mound. The oldest, most staid parts of the city, are close to the surface.  However, the deeper one goes into Katabasis the stranger things can become.

There is no central city government. Each level of Katabasis is run by its residents, and travel between the city's levels can be frought with peril and, in general, is somewhat inconvenient. Katabasis is home to a wide range of races and individuals, those who embrace arcane magics and advanced sciences. As such, the dimensions of some of the city levels are perverse. There are caverns so large that they should not be possible, and places where time seems to flow in various directions. Violence is common on some levels, and one level is embroiled in an ugly war.

However, Katabasis is not inherantly evil. There are wonders within the city and residents who are as friendly and kind as anyone you might meet on the surface.  

Over the next few weeks, I will be presenting some of the levels of the City Underground for your education and amusement.  I hope you enjoy.