All Before Everything By Anony-Novel

The Xenith: Second Dimension

The Creation of the Second Dimension
With the first dimension established—a place defined by singular lines of movement, convergence, and persistence The Xenith saw the need to expand. The limitations of linearity had served their purpose, but the unfolding of existence called for something greater. And so, with an effortless thought, The Xenith created the second dimension a plane of both length and width, adding depth to what had once been only a line. This was a revolutionary expansion, though no less governed by The Xenith’s boundless laws.

Where the first dimension was pure movement along a single axis, the second introduced a new paradigm: relations across space, where entities could now shift not only forward and backward but also sideways introducing choice, patterns, and structure in entirely new ways.

The Emergence of 2D Beings: Forms of Duality
From the moment the second dimension came into existence, so too did beings arise within it creations born from the motion and patterns that once traveled along the singular line. These beings, however, were no longer simple points. Now, they were shapes, made from the interaction of intersecting lines: triangles, squares, circles, and more abstract geometric patterns.

Each being existed as a unique shape, its form giving it purpose. Where the beings of the first dimension had expressed themselves only through movement, the new 2D beings gained form and structure, each shape reflecting a new mode of interaction. A triangle was sharp and direct, a circle was flowing and continuous, and squares were stable and unmoving. Form now became an extension of identity, creating the first glimmers of what could be interpreted as personality.

But form alone was not enough. These shapes existed not just in isolation but alongside one another within the infinite plane, giving rise to a profound new concept: interaction through relation. Shapes could now align, overlap, combine, or separate, creating patterns of interdependency the beginnings of structure and cooperation.

Interaction Through Symmetry and Opposition
In this plane, the nature of interaction was dictated by two powerful ideas: symmetry and opposition. When two shapes aligned symmetrically—mirroring one another perfectly—they formed temporary resonances. These resonances were moments of perfect balance, where both beings shared their structure equally, harmonizing their interactions.

However, when two shapes opposed each other where sharp angles collided or irregular forms clashed—they produced moments of disruption, breaking apart patterns and scattering them into fragments. These moments of opposition introduced the first concept of conflict, not out of malice but as a natural byproduct of interaction in a space that had now become more dynamic.

The Concept of Boundaries: A New Limitation
With the introduction of width into existence, something unexpected emerged: the idea of boundaries. Beings were no longer able to pass through one another as easily as points on a line. Instead, each shape possessed a distinct outline—a border that defined what was inside and what was outside.

This concept of boundaries was subtle but powerful. It gave rise to the earliest notions of individuality and separation. Though the beings were still unaware of themselves in any conscious sense, the simple fact that they now occupied distinct spaces hinted at the idea of self and other. Shapes could no longer move freely across one another without consequence; to touch was to change, and every interaction altered both participants in some way.

The Birth of Structure: Patterns of Assembly
As more shapes interacted, they began to form larger assemblies networks of interconnected forms that stretched across the infinite plane. Some assemblies were orderly, built from repeating patterns of squares and triangles. Others were chaotic, with jagged edges and irregular forms that defied symmetry. These assemblies were not static; they could grow, shift, or collapse depending on how the individual shapes within them moved and interacted.