Ryzom

Since Atys is growing and hence expanding over itself, it stand to reason that what is covered now was once out in the open air (like the Atys most of us know now).
It also means that our old civilisation is in the depth (be it the prime roots or the core) and if found, could reveal some or all of our lost knowledge. Maybe even homins who have survived down there and have new knowledge and ideas to share.

The kitins, as far as we know, comes from the depths as well, and recent events over the years have shown that they are often controlled by a queen. If we can contact the mother queen(s), their main hive (assuming they have some kind of central command), I personal think it is possible over time to communicate with them and end a conflict that should never have started.

The dragon is also told to be down there, it is mostly an unknown and it is hard to base anything on it, if the lore is to be trusted it was the dragon which brought homins to this world. It is also said that it fought Jena (or at least some of her followers), which could be the reason why the karavan don't want us down there. To sum it up, the dragon holds at least two kinds of information; who or what Jena and the karavan are, and where we came from. It might also hold other knowledges, like technology, magic and other worlds, etc.

Then their is the rainbows mentioned in the lore, neither kami or karavan have claimed them as their, if I remember correctly. It could be that it is simply lost knowledge or, and I think this is important to consider, there are more than kami and karavan who have powers. Both the rainbows and the dragon points to at least a third, which may still be down there.

The goo, little is know of it, could be linked to the prime roots and the core. Still my primary concern.

I see many reason to explore the depths of Atys, that being said, it would foolish not to heed the warnings given. Anyone going down there best be as prepared as possible and take nothing for granted.

Here are the holy words inscribed upon the Church of Light in Fairhaven:

THE ENEMIES OF JENA

There are dark forces in the universe, and Atys is not beyond their reach. Jena has already done battle against the evil Dragon in order to liberate her children.

There are other enemies lurking in the shadows, and the followers of the Goddess must beware. The Kamis and their leader Ma-Duk are the greatest threat to the future of hominity. These demons seek to possess the hornins in order to subjugate them and turn them into docile servants who will be sacrificed for the survival of Ma-Duk.

Elias Tryton, a fallen prophet who was corrupted by the Dragon, has reappeared on Atys and tries to influence the homins. He is the one behind the Great Swarming, unleashing the anger of the Kitins to demolish homin civilizations, he opened magic portals to send the survivors into the shadows of the Prime Roots. He underestimated the strength of the Karavan, who ended the invasion and protected the light of Jena in the hearts of the exiled homins.

The Kitins are another threat to hominity. These monsters that swept away the ancient civilizations during the Great Swarming were born of the scales of the Dragon. They prospered in the depths of Atys before spreading out over the Bark. The Karavan keep an eye on the swarm and stand ready to intervene if there are any massive invasions. ...

THE KARAVAN AND THE TRYKER

Since the beginning of their history, the Trykers have overcome difficult trials, but they have always managed to keep their dignity. Jena and the Karavan Elect have always been at their sides.

When the Tryker people were reduced to slavery during the dawn of their existence, Jena intervened to liberate them. When the Kamis abandoned the Trykers and disappeared into the jungles of Atys, the Karavan stepped in to guide the lake people onto the path of light.

The Karavan provided help with the development of Tryker civilization. They revealed the secrets of wind power to these people of the lakes. They gave their blessings to the creation of the first currency, dappers, encouraging new, more equitable, commercial exchange. Under the benevolent guidance of the Karavan, the Tryker crafters were able to try out many new inventions that have improved life for all.

The Trykers are enthusiastic people who have fought bravely to defend their freedom. The Karavan have always been able to count on them on many occasions to fight against the shadows that threaten to swallow Atys.

and, do not forget the all important Prophecy! Beware the Dreams of the Dragon!

THE PROPHECY

When Jena gave her disciples the mission of guiding the homins, a prophecy was pronounced. One day, the Great Dragon sleeping in the depths of Atys would awaken. Consumed by an eternal inner flame, he will put an end to his torment and his very existence by spitting out all of the fire in his body, which will destroy Atys. On the day of judgment, Jena and her sacred prophets who came from beyond the stars will be there. They will save the homins who have been loyal to the teachings of the Goddess and carry them off into the sky to join the Elect of the Karavan.

The homins who continue to deny that Jena is the all-powerful Goddess will perish in the flames of the Dragon and disappear along with him. And those who have been saved will be transported to a new world of abundance, where they will live in the Light of the Goddess for all of eternity.

Only Jena knows when the Dragon will wake up to breathe out his ultimate destructive breath. Every passing day brings Atys closer to the inevitable end. But this end must not be hastened by imprudence.

So the Karavan are watching out to make sure that the faithful do not venture into the deeper layers of Atys. To descend into the bowels of the planet is to approach the Dragon, whose sleep is tormented by terrifying dreams. These shadowy dreams can push the light of Jena away from the hearts of homins, and devour their souls. Nevertheless, the Karavan still permit their followers to go down into the upper levels of the Prime Roots if there is a valid reason for going there.