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A twinkling of sidereal motes draws you to the Fulcrux of Lantra, their ephemeral beauty winking in and out like starlight.

You blink.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you murmur, "Ah, on my ways my Lady."

---> nyoom

You part a sparkling veil of white mist, leaving your surroundings in a bright shimmer of water and light.

The Fulcrux of Lantra.
The rush of running water echoes throughout this alabaster sanctuary, its white pillars surrounded on all sides by shimmering waterfalls. Breathtaking stars twinkle across the misty falls as they collect into a luminous gazing pool, its rippling waters clear and sparkling as they reflect the open expanse of the celestial sky above. Caught in a graceful dance of duality, an immaculate white koi fish circles its dark twin in the glittering depths of the basin, continuing in a silent push and pull as their silhouettes form two halves of a whole. The white, blue and pink petals of assorted lotus flowers crown these starry waters with their regal beauty, standing at the feet of several stone priestesses who guard this place. The statues bow their veiled heads in silent prayer, each bearing a tilted celadon urn that overflows with the boundless light of healing waters. Shimmering over with water and light, a sparkling veil of white mist draws a starry curtain here. Impossibly still at the centre of this luminous pool of water and light, a single star lotus flower blooms brighter than all the others, its heart radiant as the dewy petals unfurl to reveal a beautiful, enchanting light.
There are no obvious exits.

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "My Cheliyi."

You have emoted: Cheliyi steps in through the veil, expression pensive. "Hi hellos my Lady. Am guessing You heard my prayers, yes."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "Yes. I sense you are seeking an answer from Me, and I wonder in what capacity you particularly wish to hear My response."

You have emoted: Cheliyi straightens her posture, obvious concern turning the corners of her lips into a frown. "I guess, I would want to hear whatever You want to gives, yes. Did say, wanted to know concerns, so... I guess I spoke thems." The mugwump shifts in place, hands fidgeting with the hem of her sleeve. "I don't exactly know Your opinions on the matters. If Mister-" she winces. "If Immaculate Avaris is doing a-okay in all of Your books, then I guess will just... work through my own emotions in the subject. But, to be franks, at the moment I am not left feeling peaceful when around hims."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "Is it because of what you perceive Immaculate Avaris's behavior towards My Anointed Aeldra to be?"

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "Yes. And more, honestly."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "Then I shall begin there. Anointed Aeldra chose to confront My Avaris shortly after his appointment within My realm. She asked questions that were provocative in nature, and then was displeased with their answer, and I fielded a similar audience as this one. In truth, I was displeased at her behavior and told her so. It was not how I would have wished for My Avaris to be welcomed among My Anointed. I sensed she was displeased with My decision the moment I had made it, for she did not give him the time to disappoint her."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "And she gave him similar opinions in kind."

You have emoted: Cheliyi listens in silence, staring at the waters as she processes the information.

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "If judgment is something that you hold against Mine, rest assured that My Avaris is not the only one who harbors such in My Order."

Softly, you say, "I sees."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "You said you had more concerns."

You have emoted: Cheliyi inhales quietly, frowning at nothing at all. "I... mm. It sometimes feels like he wants me to worship You on his terms. I understand that Apathy is terrible and a thing to avoid, but his actions recently have felt belittlings to me. I feel ordered arounds like a subordinates, which I am... struggling withs. I know he is one of Your Immaculate, and I trust and am devoted to Yous, yes, so I will of course do as he asks, but it still is feeling like my worship is not just between me and Yous. Must be approved by him." Her brow furrows. "Unless that is not how I am supposed to be doing this, and it should be through Order dynamics?"

The Mantle of Starlight flows gently against your form, twinkling stars shifting across its surface as the starry infinity continues its eternal motion.

You glance askance.

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "To some degree, yes. All Devotion is intimately between Myself and each of Mine. How My Avaris expresses such will not be precisely the same as how you do so. And yet the core sense of what Devotion is, in its essence, remains the same. The task of My Immaculate and the leaders of My Anointed is to ensure the Avowing understand these virtues in their fulfillment of the vows, and in their worship of Me. Part of why I appoint these individuals to these positions is that I trust in their judgment regarding such matters. In the past, I have taken a gentler approach, but in truth I noted it left much ambiguity -- enough so that a former member of My Argent Light openly spoke on behalf of the illithoid to the city. If a firm hand is how I prevent such misunderstandings from occurring, I am not opposed to it."
Soothing winds whisper past you on an errant breeze, rippling through the Fulcrux's sparkling mists like water.

You have emoted: Cheliyi nods slowly. "I sees. Alright, my Lady."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "I do not think it is any great surprise to state that My Avaris holds high standards of the Order, and worship of Me. I am not blind to this. Even so, I would ask you to see such as a challenge to meet, rather than an obstacle that hinders you. For as you say, there has been stagnation among Mine. Part of the Argent's purpose is to rekindle faith, and serve as a paragon of service unto Me."

You have emoted: Closing her eyes, Cheliyi lets out a quiet sigh. Her tail flicks behind her in slow motions, though it lacks any real distress. "Will do my bestly to rise to the expectations then, my Lady," she says, bowing respectfully towards the luminous pool. As she rises again, she adjusts her spectacles with a faint smile. "Thank You for taking the time to listen to my concerns. It means muchly to me, yes."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "I have worked with My share of personalities that I do not personally prefer to engage with."

You think to yourself: **a quiet flicker of amusement**.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "I do wish that I got along with him betters, trulies. It just... does not work out between us, oftenly."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "I would advise you to focus less on what divides you and more on what similarities you bear."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "I have observed many in the Order have anticipated My Avaris to fail before he even began in his post."

You blink.
You crease your brow in a frown.

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "Perhaps I observe wrongly."
Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "Nonetheless, I received no such concerned whispers when I appointed others prior."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "Though me and Immaculate Avaris are not on the bestly terms, I never thought that he would fail You, no. I cannot speak for other peoples, no. He loves You too muchly to do anything other than his best."

There is a fond flicker of amusement in the luminous pool, sparkling with a languid beauty.

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "He is brusque, but not always so."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "And all stems from his Devotion to Me, and his desire for the Order to thrive."

You have emoted: Cheliyi's frown twitches into a faint smile, though it fades quickly. "I am sures, yes. I just... am yet to see it personally, on my ends."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "I shall tell you what I told My Aeldra. Opinions may change. You say My Avaris feels belittling of you and your faith. Then take actions that cast away any such doubts from all who look upon you."

You have emoted: "Of course, my Lady." Cheliyi offers another smile, this one stronger than the last as her gaze lingers on the pool before her. "Will do thats, yes."

Ripples of celestial light radiate out from the centre of the luminous pool as a soft, feminine voice echoes, "Have faith, My Cheliyi."

A sparkling veil of mist descends upon the Fulcrux of Lantra, bathing you in water and light. When it is gone, only echoes ripple in the luminous pool before you.

Lantra, the Empyreal has bestowed Her divine truefavour upon you. It will last for 1 month.

Softly, you say, "Always will, my Lady."

You close your eyes and inhale deeply, absorbing the scent of your surroundings.

---> p brazier

The brazier of wonder has been beaten into a broad, scooping, dish shape, fashioned from a hard metal that shines with gleaming gold. A shimmering heap of coal rests at the center of the bowl, ever-shifting in shade and hue, and the air above the brazier shimmers with magical heat. Three delicate legs hold up the bowl of the brazier, shaped in stylish scrollwork from sturdy platinum that has been cleaned to a bright polish.
It weighs about 6 pounds.
It bears the distinctive mark of Ablutant Cheliyi Skydrifter.
It is imbued with 548 units of esteem.
It has the following aliases: brazier, wonderbrazier, wonderbra.

You think to yourself: ... not enough.

Quieter, you say, "Will hunt more next months..."

As you offer The Sacred Pyres' Opalescent Brazier of Lofty Supremacy unto Lantra, the Empyreal, the offering vanishes in a swirl of water and light, enveloped completely in a celestial glow that leaves only a soothing white mist in its wake.

You part a sparkling veil of white mist, leaving your surroundings in a bright shimmer of water and light.