Phantomoria

Author's Note: World Structure: The megacity is divided into clear social/physical layers: Core City: The elite who see themselves as pure and chosen Inner City: Common citizens serving the empire Outer City: The expendable poor and twisted Under City: Self-governed by five pragmatic crime syndicates Key Power Dynamics: The god-Emperor rules from above. Core City looks down on all others as beneath them Under-city maintains its independence while keeping commerce flowing Crime syndicates are businesspeople focused on profit and stability No chaos vs order conflict - each layer has its own form of order Threats & Environment: The Fog breeds horrors and corrupts reality The God Tree creates Dryads from victims Root invasions threaten the under-city Outer City serves as a meat shield during hazardous events Economic System: Under-city controls both illegal and legal commerce Hidden passages connect city levels Syndicates operate as unofficial banks and trade facilitators Money flows through all layers via controlled channels Themes: Elite supremacy and rigid social hierarchy Religious authority as a mask for power Privilege shapes perception of reality Survival requires compromise Each level maintains its own distinct society and rules