(I was resting at the Pool of Stars, when suddenly...)
Two fabulous looking starfish slowly waltz in, drawing behind them a seashell chariot in which sits Clamelia the Clam.
Clamelia the Clam says, "Finally! Dahling!"
Clamelia claps his hands to get your attention.
> ql
The Pool of Stars.
This location is flooded with shallow, crystal clear water. An enormously wide circular pool, as dark as the night sky, glitters softly between the columns. A statue of Zenobia the Queen of Queens stands here, memorializing her noble spirit. There are 3 golden retrievers here. An imposing sword of radiant white metal has been driven deep into the ground in a silent statement of intent. His form suffused with soft light, the Keeper of the Pool of Stars stands here attentively. In the shape of an open palm, a metallic sigil lies here. A platinum eye sigil is here. A full-grown rat prowls near your feet. Clamelia the Clam is here, wreathed in divine fire.
You see exits leading north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, northwest, and up (open door).
> look clamelia
He is a radiant immortal and looks to be a rather large clam resting inside a seashell chariot drawn by two rather fabulous looking starfish. Two large orbs serve sitting atop short, thin stalks serve as his eyeballs, their movement of sudden and swift swiveling to and fro a little disquieting. He is wearing a rainbow boa.
You blink.
You say, "Apologies, my mind was elsewhere."
> honours clamelia
Clamelia the Clam (Male Ephemeral).
He is an Ephemeral, one of the enigmatic servants of the Elder Gods.
You say to Clamelia, "Greetings, friend!"
Clamelia the Clam says, "Tut-tut! Now, Dahling, where are all the Celestians, hmmm?"
> cw
********************[ THE HOLY GRAND DUCHY OF NEW CELEST ]*********************
Citizen Rank Position CT
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Eicia Lady City Aide On
Utasa Nobleman On
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Currently, there are 2 Citizens on this Plane and 4 on other Planes.
You say, "I'm not entirely sure, but if you wish I can summon those who are awake."
Sparkling motes of bright light surround the Pool of Stars.
You say, "It appears at least one is coming now."
Abelor steps out of the Pool of Stars, trailing sparkling motes of light.
A snow white woolly rhino with a curved horn and white-feathered wings stomps in from the ether.
You nod your head at Abelor.
The horizon glows with burnished shades of orange and red, heralding the imminent arrival of Father Sun upon the rim of the world.
You tell Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan, "Don't leave me alone with the clam. Please."
Abelor tells you, "What clam?"
You tell Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan, "Can you not see the clam right here?"
Abelor tells you, "...no."
Clapping his hands together merrily, Clamelia the Clam says, "Dahling! Two Dahlings!"
You gag a bit as Abelor's stink wafts over you.
Abelor tells you, "Now I see her."
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Hello!"
You say, "My divine Clam friend, may I have the pleasure of introducing to you Squire Abelor of the Paladins?"
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "I haven't seen you here before."
Abelor gives Clamelia a respectful salute.
Clamelia the Clam says, "I should think not! This is my first time here!"
Abelor nods his head emphatically.
You gag a bit as Abelor's stink wafts over you.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Is there anything you need assistance with? I'm always glad to help!"
Abelor rubs a simple ring of bloodstone and it begins to glow with a pulsating light.
Warm water showers down upon him, and he scrubs under his armpits trying to wash away that horrible stench.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Apologies for that... I tens to forget to wash after I hunt."
Clamelia the Clam says, "Thank you, Dahling, but I'm merely site-seeing presently!"
Comprehension flashes across Abelor's face.
You nod your head in agreement.
Abelor nods his head emphatically.
(Celest): Abelor says, "New Celest, it seems we have a visitor. An Ephemeral at that!"
An austere blue glow fills the room, fading away to reveal Bleuu coming in from the up.
Bleuu's eyes sparkle with amusement.
Abelor hugs Bleuu compassionately.
Bleuu curtseys gracefully before Clamelia.
Bleuu embraces Abelor with great ardour.
Clamelia the Clam says, "Oh, not presently. My fabulous starfish have been taking me about the City."
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "And this is my sister, Lady Bleuu."
You flash Bleuu a joyous smile.
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy smiles and says to Clamelia, "Hail."
Clamelia the Clam says, "So many Dahlings about all of a sudden! Splendid!"
(Celest): You say, "Please join us at the Pool; I believe he or she would be delighted to meet you all."
Clamelia the Clam says, "I quite like this City! Splendid place, simply lovely."
Bleuu nods her head in agreement.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Aye, I informed the city of your presence. It has been awhile since we have seen one of the Divines."
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy laughingly says to Clamelia, "You seem to fit in rather well!"
Tittering in a rather high-pitched tone, Clamelia the Clam says, "Ohohohoho! Me? I'm a simple clam!"
Clamelia the Clam says, "Beautiful and mysterious and dashing, but a simple clan nonetheless, Dahling."
Bleuu giggles happily.
Sunlight reflects off the stained glass windows of the Deep Blue Cathedral, shining in the distance.
Bleuu sniffs the air while fluttering a cute little rabbit nose.
Clamelia the Clam says, "Yes...yes I think I'll stay here for a bit, Dahlings. Lovely place, can only be made lovelier by my presense."
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy says, "Please do!"
Malikai presses his palms together over his heart and bows humbly, chanting a harmonic mantra that fills the air with a sense of peace.
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy says, "Is there anything we can do for you?"
An ethereal wind wreathed with cold moonfire blazes in from the east, revealing Avurekhos amid the pale flames.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "I would have to agree."
Abelor nods his head emphatically.
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy smiles and says, "To make your stay more enjoyable?"
Clamelia the Clam says, "Is there an office to apply for citizenship here? Some dashing merian I need woo to get papers filled out? Hmmm, Dahlings?"
Avurekhos stares blankly into space.
You ponder the situation.
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy says, "Perhaps Brantas? Our Ambassador?"
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "I believe my sister would have the authority to do so."
Clamelia flutters his eyelashes at Bleuu.
Bleuu's eyes sparkle with amusement.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Is Brantas awake?"
Bleuu blushes furiously.
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy says, "Oh!"
Clamelia the Clam says to Bleuu, "Don't make me beg, Dahling!"
"Tada!" Bleuu says with a proud expression on her face.
Bleuu giggles and blushes a deep shade of red.
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says, "Quite the clam we have here."
Bleuu coughs softly.
(Celest): Clamelia says, "Dahlings! Hello, hello, hello!"
Malikai licks his lips.
(Celest): Malikai says, "Hullo, there."
You say to Avurekhos, "Yes, she's quite the pearl!"
(Celest): Bleuu says, "Huzzah!"
(Celest): Abelor says, "Greetings and welcome!!"
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says, "Oh, that Clam seems very masculine."
Avurekhos peers about himself unscrupulously.
You say, "Oh?"
> look clamelia
He is a radiant immortal and looks to be a rather large clam resting inside a seashell chariot drawn by two rather fabulous looking starfish. Two large orbs serve sitting atop short, thin stalks serve as his eyeballs, their movement of sudden and swift swiveling to and fro a little disquieting. He is wearing a rainbow boa.
Clamelia raises his hand to his mouth and titters girlishly.
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says to Abelor, "Degree I suppose."
Clamelia the Clam says, "A common mistake, Dahling, no offense taken."
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says to Abelor, "Degree, rather."
You say to Clamelia, "Apologies for the mistake, I'm admittedly no expert on clam physiology."
Avurekhos peers at Abelor unscrupulously.
Your mouth turns up as your face breaks into a smile.
Comprehension flashes across Abelor's face.
"Heh heh heh" Bleuu chuckles.
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says to Abelor, "I seem to want to talk to you for whatever reason."
Bleuu peers about herself unscrupulously.
Avurekhos rubs his chin thoughtfully, raises his eyebrow and says, "I see..."
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Your sister warned me that you might."
Abelor nods his head emphatically.
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says, "Quite the clammy situation, I suppose he will find himself at peace here."
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy laughingly says, "Oh the puns..."
Sparkling motes of bright light surround the Pool of Stars.
Eicia steps out of the Pool of Stars, trailing sparkling motes of light.
You press your palms together over your heart and bow humbly to Eicia while chanting a harmonic mantra. Eicia's eyes light up with profound peace.
Bleuu embraces Eicia with great ardour.
Eicia inclines her head politely to those around her.
Abelor hugs Eicia compassionately.
Eicia bows humbly before you with palms pressed over her heart, chanting a harmonic mantra. Your heart swells with the feeling of profound peace.
Clamelia the Clam says, "Tut! I wonder where all you Dahlings have been keeping yourselves. I've been wondering the City for hours and nary a one of you in sight!"
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "You've come at quite a time too."
You say to Clamelia, "And this is Grandmistress Eicia, Administrator of the Tahtetso."
Malikai Indara, the Wanderer asks, "Wot do clams eat, anyway? Cake?"
Malikai licks his lips.
Malikai Indara, the Wanderer says, "I like cakes."
Clamelia the Clam says, "Oh, a bit of this, a bit of that. One must watch one's figure, though."
Avurekhos tugs his chin thoughtfully.
Bleuu snaps her fingers.
Malikai acknowledges the point with a grave nod of his head.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "My father just put my sister and I in charge of the Festival of Light."
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says, "He might want to watch himself when it comes to that ephemeral shark."
Sighing dramatically, Clamelia the Clam says, "I'm already at a disadvantage, given that clams have a natural...width to themselves..."
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Well... technically told us to fight over it."
The corners of Bleuu's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
Abelor glances askance at Bleuu.
Eicia's eyes sparkle with amusement at Abelor.
Clamelia the Clam says, "Oho! A Festival! How delightful, Dahlings!"
Shaking his head firmly, you say, "Not at all, your shell has such slimming vertical stripes!"
Clamelia the Clam says, "I simply must be invited!"
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy says to Clamelia, "Oh, of course! You can be our guest of honor!"
Eicia Hartfire, Grandmistress of Discipline says to Clamelia, "We would be most delighted if you were to join us I believe."
Avurekhos's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "But of course! We could also use all the help we can get."
Eicia nods her head in agreement.
A deathly cold wind sweeps through, causing your very breath to begin to freeze as Asmodea enters from the up.
Icy winds whip wildly around you, heralding the arrival of a mighty ice dragon as a biting cold envelops the area quickly.
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says to Asmodea, "Don't clam around."
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says to Asmodea, "There's a clam for that."
Malikai becomes overwhelmed by it all and faints.
Abelor gives Asmodea a respectful salute.
Tendril of frigid mist weaving about her, Asmodea Kamau, the Ice Queen says, "Ooh."
Clamelia the Clam says, "Oh, dearie me, I do hope these clam puns won't get too tiring, Dahling."
A gentle wisp of cold sends a shiver over your skin as, Asmodea Kamau, the Ice Queen says, "Greetings, Clamelia."
Clamelia the Clam says, "Hello Dahling, hello!"
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says, "I'm not sure, I may have to show some pearls."
Marshall Avurekhos Myeras, Wrath of the Silver Trinity says, "Maybe that would get the clams going."
"Converge to set my spirit free!" sings Asmodea, as the rhythmic melodies of the seasons ring from the Icy Lyre of Winter's Fury.
Tittering madly, Clamelia the Clam says, "To Avurekhos oh, you tease!"
Clamelia coughs softly.
A wintry breeze swirling around her, Asmodea Kamau, the Ice Queen says, "I was looking for Raeri, who is usually sitting right here but seems to be missing!"
Avurekhos's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
Avurekhos jerks slightly as the air fills with sparkling motes of bright light.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "I'm actually surprised he isn't here myself."
Among the sparkling motes of light, a translucent figure appears in the air and then quickly solidifies as Gwenelle comes into view.
The Pool of Stars suddenly flares with pulsating energy as Brantas steps through.
Gwenelle leans on Avurekhos seeking consolation.
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Though I did draw a mustache on him last time."
Avurekhos nods his head affirmatively at Gwenelle.
Abelor shifts his eyes suspiciously from side to side.
Malikai Indara, the Wanderer says, "The whole basin is stumbling in."
"Heh heh heh" Malikai chuckles.
Tidal Ambassador, Brantas D'Varden, Crooner at Doves says, "Wow, all of you just to see me?"
A gloss of sweat forms upon Bleuu's brow as warm, violet flames dance across her skin.
Brantas flutters his eyelashes charmingly.
Fanning herself with her hand with a soft laugh, Eicia Hartfire, Grandmistress of Discipline asks Clamelia, "You're an instant celebrity, aren't you?"
Brantas ponders Clamelia thoughtfully, looking him up and down.
Tittering, Clamelia the Clam says, "I hope not! Fame is so fickle and short-lived!"
Squire Abelor Hartfire, Ward of Romaan says, "Agreed."
Clamelia the Clam says, "A few days from now you will all just ignore me passing, I'm sure!"
"Pish posh," says Bleuu with a dismissive wave of her hand.
Quartermistress Bleuu, Servant of Mercy says, "Not at all."
Tidal Ambassador, Brantas D'Varden, Crooner at Doves says to Clamelia, "I mollusk you a question: where can I get a boa like that?"
Adjusting his boa, Clamelia the Clam says, "Oh, these are rare things, Dahling. I can't go telling you where to get one, I'm afraid."
(Continued in reply...)
Comments
The eye of Dylara materialises in your hands and flings itself around your neck, tightening incomprehensibly until it is irremovable.
Perfectly clean, this eyeball has been wrenched from the socket of Dylara. It has been animated by some unusual force, constantly looking around itself as if in shock or fear. It is bathed in a light covering of white flames that roll endlessly over its surface. A single chain of empyreal metal pierces either side of the eye, allowing it to be worn around the neck.
I had the same exact response. I read the name so wrong the first time and had to double take.