The Madness

The Madness
How old it is, or even what it is, is unknown - what is known however, only spells bad news for everybody. An ancient god, or an ancient monster, it is capable of destroying and consuming entire worlds, and is set on doing just that. Often choosing the form of a human girl, it is obviously far more than it appears. Capable of changing its form, expanding in size, to manipulate dreams and drag one down to insanity. It is a creature both magical and psyonic, and grows its already considerable power by consuming anything it can.

It may come as a surprise then, that the community at large is entirely unaware of the things existence. Only recently has it been rediscovered, though it will very soon be universally known, if it is to be released in coming events. For centuries, it has been stored and contained within a capsule, with only enigmatic and strange chemical compunds keeping it complacent. Of course, it would be Smiles who would discover it, and who would release it for no other reason than he could. But he did not. At least, not immediately. Some time during his space-faring evil deeds, the capsule of Madness was stolen by one of his own crew, Red Sunburst. It has remained in her possession for the better half of a year; but it grew restless in its confinement, and plagued her insessently with nightmares.

And at last, the Madness made a promise to her jailor, for a bid for freedom. Like a genie in a lamp, the madness performed some 'wishes' in exchange for her release. And the deal was struck, the Madness was let free. But, bound by one of the previously mentioned wishes, remains in servitude to Red Sunburst, but only for a short time. When it is no longer bound by a magical contract, a terrible foe awaits the galaxy.

The Alliance's prelimenary contact report is here.