The Visitor - A root chakra inspired dream

Never had there been such a furore in The Kingdom. A representative of the inter-dimensional federation was due to descend to our time slice and space. As the kings chief conduit I was charged with greeting him and giving him a tour of our realm.

A flash of light and after a moments blindness he stood before me in the embodimentation crucible. At first he glowed and appeared to be made of plasma. After a few seconds his skin coalesced into a shining metallic material that shimmered with many colours.

Firstly, I took him to our grand universities. Each one stood tall and distinct. All triumphs of engineering convoluted complexity. I introduced him to our finest thinkers and waited patiently while he discoursed with them. I saw many a scholar grinning in the rapture of inspiration.

Secondly, I took him to the central temple. The complex that the temple was built in was spread across most of the capital city and the temple itself was the tallest of all the buildings. The maintenance of it's grandeur took up a significant portion of the kingdoms economy. Underneath the kilometre wide dome of the altar of altars he met the supreme priest.

Finally, I took him to my kings humble palace. How could the emissary fail to be impressed by our respect for the divine and our love of learning. He stood before the king. The king, pale and slim, climbed down from his thrown and bowed low before him.

"I commend you for your kingdoms excellent progress in connecting with the higher dimensions. Unfortunately I am here to inform you of a complaint that has been lodged against you by the council of the fifth dimension." said the emissary.

"I assure you that we have observed every rite and festival we have divined. We have balanced respect for tradition with mystic revelation. Our professors have brought fundamental theories of the universe to light. We respect the communications of the higher dimensions in all their forms."

"It is true that your kingdom is extremely receptive to the spirit but you have limited it's avenues of expression."

"What nobler expression could there be other than through art, religion and learning?"

"On my tour I noticed that you have no buildings dedicated to sport or the military. Why is this?"

"We have evolved to a level of society whereby these are not needed and are considered barbaric."

"I see. I also noticed a very low level of farming and general material infrastructure."

"We seek to maintain as little impact on our environment as possible."

"And your population becomes weaker and more frail with every year. In a few generations all fight will have been bred out of them."

"And we will live in peace and harmony.."

"Until you are attacked and conquered.."

"We have never been attacked."

"Why do you think that is?"

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"Have you not noticed that you've enjoyed unnaturally good weather?"

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"You see, you have been under the protection of the higher dimensions. Your learning is valuable. However, events in the multi-verse have rendered the cost of your protection too high. There are grave threats to the creative balance that we must address. Apply your energy to stabilise yourselves materially. We're going to have to let some bad weather come your way. You will be attacked, you will be tested. You must be ready."

And with that he left. Just vanished with a faint swoosh as the air moved into his now vacant space. After his visit everything changed.