Istredd

Istredd,

Not at all — I only regret that I've nothing to offer in return for it.

We have nothing quite like this where I'm from. I was once charged with researching the cause of a magical blight in my own world, and I learned that it stemmed from our very own ancient Mothercrystals, what we thought of as the source of all magic. I worried at first that the Singularity might be similar, but I've learned fairly quickly that their similarity is superficial at best. Thus, I hope to conduct my own inquiries to gain a better understanding of the Singularity.

From what little that I do understand, I find myself in agreement with many of your own conclusions thus far. I don't think that it means to harm the Summoned, or that it has especially malevolent intentions — if it can be said to have intentions at all.

For what it's worth, you have my word that I've no desire to act rashly or threaten it without good cause, and I'll see to it that others from my world stay their hands. I get the feeling you may have encountered a couple of them.

However... I don't like that it can be 'provoked' to such drastic ends, and I'm concerned about exactly who's doing the provoking. It seems like it isn't just the territories who are interested in it, and in us. My guess is that the gods of this world have also seen fit to use it to make a play for our attention... but it could be that there are other factions I'm as yet unaware of.

Thank you again for sharing your work on the matter. You've given me much to think about.

Can I ask — what drew you to the subject in your own world? I can't deny that it's fascinating, but my experience has been that sadly a rare few people are interested in learning for the sake of it. In the dream we shared, and even now, it seems as if you are one of those few.

~ Cid