It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a sentient being in possession of a functioning brain must be in want of an existential crisis.
Meet Professor Powell, the 20th Phd to ever exist in the known universe. Born to a family of moderately successful academics, Powell was raised on a diet of dry wit and higher education.
After years of studying the intricacies of bureaucracy, Powell became disillusioned with the system and set out to create a new one. Using his mastery of the ancient art of paperwork, he crafted a new reality.
This is his story.
Read Part II: The Rise of the Council of Bureaucratic Elders