A prison. A foul and deceitful prison where we are given bountiful resources and abundant pleasantries in a village [so people don't exploit those resources, in his mind. But he holds back saying that, because he can already feel the anger welling up in him, and it's causing his voice to grow louder even as he speaks. No need to push himself further.] in exchange for our labor and blood and dignity! Many beings across many worlds have been taken and forced into thsi barrier, and you are the newest.