Padisha's Dance (Moore, Tryll; 85 days left)

[Yuthirin]

Calleigh very subtly leans closer to Bubbles & Moore.

[Anastasia]

"He was nobility. Certain formalities had to be observed," Bubbles says quietly. "I'm sad to say it's hardly a light hearted or amusing tale, but..." Here Bubbles sighs, a water little burble. "Justice was done, and thank the Padisha for it. She ensured he is beyond the reach of resurrection."

Meanwhile, the squids move a little closer, strange and alien bodies quivering. 'Queen? A Queen? King has Queen. King takes visitors. Come.'

[Nephrite]

"She seemed to be quite a force to be reckoned with. Is that all...mm..." Moore bobs his head back and forth as he searches for the right word. "I guess my question is whether the station itself comes with power, or if it's her natural talent?"

[Yuthirin]

'Yes, of course!'

"We're moving!" Calleigh says abruptly to Bubbles and Moore. "Gonna go see a Squid King about some squid!"

[Anastasia]

"Natural talent, though none without power and talent has ever taken the mantle of Padisha," Bubbles continues on. "Sugar, to survive the marid court and rise to that station and take the position requires great skill. One does not become the Padisha without the skills to make it that far."

"Ah, then let's go," Westwind pipes in, "Lead on, Tryll. Let us meet this Squid King."

[Yuthirin]

Tryll follows the metal squids.

"The squids here don't sound like they're used to language." Calleigh says to the group as they trail along behind Tryll. "Very, uh, single-word kinda guys. You didn't miss much."

[Anastasia]

Just going to follow, y'all?

[Yuthirin]

Yup

[Nephrite]

Yes, Moore and Bubbles will continue to be the Ashleys from Recess

[Anastasia]

You are lead along and down for several hours. The sea bed keeps on getting lower, but it never gets any darker. Longer, longer and longer yet you go, until you see it on the horizon. A wide open temple-castle, classical, pillared architecture with no walls, only vast, open and water filled spaces. Squids are everywhere here, going about in singles, pair or packs.  The stone used for it is a dull green-blue color, yet has the occasional large, shiny bit of metal stuck in it. Mostly gold and silver or at least things colored like it, but other colors are noted on occasion.

[Nephrite]

K:P relevant for possibly pulling some information on what these things even are?

[Anastasia]

Sure.

K:L (Celestia) would be easier, if you have that.

[Yuthirin]

K:P[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+34 : 2 + 34, total 36[/blockquote]

[Nephrite]

I can bullshit anything~~ In that case, Take 10 for 61 on K:L (Celestia)

[Anastasia]

Tryll draws a blank - this is awfully obscure.

Moore recalls something - stories of undersea kingdoms, where enlightened sea creatures hold court in perfect peace and order. Given greater intellect by the heavenly touch of celestial power, they mimic the ways of Celestia and create kingdoms guided by a single powerful ruler, advised by the most capable of the kingdom as well as celestial advisors. These kingdoms are said to be peaceful and prosperous.

You've heard rumors that a few of these kings are paragon creatures, but it's hazy rumor at best.