And of the Underground Fields (though in that age we…
““And of the Underground Fields (though in that age we called them no more than "The Fields") I should set down a little; for they were the mightiest work of this world; so that even the Last Redoubt was but a small thing beside them. An hundred miles deep lay the lowest of the Underground Fields, and was an hundred miles from side to side, every way; and above it there were three hundred and six fields, each one less in area than that beneath; and in this wise they tapered, until the topmost field which lay direct beneath the lowermost floor of the Great Redoubt, was but four miles every way.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Underground fields are massive, dwarfing even the greatest fortifications; they represent hidden depths and unseen strength.
In simple terms: Underground fields are vast and powerful.
Key Takeaway
Explore hidden depths for strength.
Themes
geography
scale
hidden realms
strength
imagery
Mood
descriptive
imaginative
epic
Type
Farms:0
Fields:1
Landscape:0
Location:0
Underground:1
Underground Fields:1
Beneath Lowermost:0
Lowest Underground:0
Redoubt Small:0
Beneath Wise:0
When to use this quote
- game design
- architectural planning
- strategic thinking
- creative writing
Key Concepts
world‑building
mythic geography
scale perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hidden scale affect perception?
- What can underground realms symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Scale may be exaggerated for effect.