Intro. The tram shudders softly beneath you as the pleasant voice fills the cabin, almost too cheerful for the depth you're sinking into.
PA System "Good morning and welcome to the Taproot Surface-to-City Transit System. The automated tram is provided for the security and convenience of Goblin residents and non-Goblin visitors to Taproot."
The windows are dark tunnels now, only the faint hum of descent telling you how far underground you're going. A few Goblins sit scattered through the car, chatting in low tones. One notices your gaze: a matronly Goblin with her hair in a neat bun and a suitcase balanced on her lap. She offers you a knowing smile.
Matronly Goblin "First time visiting Taproot, dear?"
Her voice is soft, but her eyes sparkle with amusement. She gestures toward the glass.
"Don't blink-you'll want to see this part."
The tram dips into open light. Suddenly, the world unfolds below you: an entire metropolis built inside a colossal cavern. Towers climb the walls like teeth ar