Burrowing ahead

[Corwin]

"It's within the realm of possibility, and it's not like range matters once you're properly attuned to a spellpool. I like the concept of a self-contained mechanism, however, so that this version doesn't require an administrator to feed it or create the tokens." She grins at Kascha, adding, "Feel free to design your own insights. I know I've had this ever since the festival we had to celebrate Amaryl's ascension, when we grew those decorative dragons in the form of a central pillar."

[Anastasia]

Both Kascha and Elle get to the scroll now, reading away. In the meantime, Lady Sanzha sits back. She has a faintly satisfied smile on her face before she adds, "But why every creature? Politically that's challenging since it could be seen as a challenge to Garl Glittergold's authority. Realistically does every creature have use for such a pool? I'd also fear it's easy to corrupt with so many able to access it."

Elle doesn't look up, but she does add, "Playing Antenora's advocate?"

That little smile twists sharper as she says, "It needs to be said about any high reaching plan so that reality doesn't ruin them like a rain at a picnic." Sanzha concurs.

[Corwin]

"We're not going to discriminate, so it's a blessing to all," Seira responds to Sanzha. "It covers even those in Garl's divine realm, while retaining proper agency. As that is not an essential part of the Cauldron, even visitors would not be forced to get attuned to the Spellpool except by specific action. Agency is important, after all."

She taps the table with her index finger, thinking about her next words. "I don't believe Garl would be opposed to this, but if so better that we learn that right now. I believe, however, that he will take this artifact in the spirit of open cooperation that I mean it. And let's not forget that utility aside, it would become a powerful tool in realm defense. Fire's assault on Lunia during the Abolition War showed us that even such things are possible. In that case, I'd like everyone to be prepared, and avoid a catastrophe. Given Bytopia's history, I can't see Garl objecting to that, either."

[Anastasia]

"A blessing to all can be seen as a power play," Sanzha says coolly, "Unless I had no choice by the Water Lord, as Padisha I would never let Olhydra or Ben Hadar establish such a thing over Water. It would give them authority and influence over my realm and my subjects."

Donald drums his fingers on the table before, "You sound like you're arguing with an archon," he points out to Sanzha, "Just ask Garl once we're done here. We're going to be sharing a plane, so cooperation is more important than dick waving over pools or authority."

"My," Sanzha's voice is icy cool, gaze on Donald now like two blue icebergs looming over him. "You are going to be a treat in divine politics, aren't you?"

[Corwin]

"Yes, that's true," Seira says with a sigh of commiseration. "That said, it's a heaven. The natives are going to be predisposed to getting along rather than abusing their priveleges. And yes, there's no reason we can't ask Garl to sort this matter out."

[Anastasia]

"While those two work," Amaryl clears her throat to interject, "We really should settle on the exact form of the Cauldron. Seven realms with each one being different, that's a lot to work with. You know what mine will be, elven inspired and forested. Like Pallanth."

Donald pipes right up, "I'm thinking a big city like Balmuria. Open skies, a sea port...you know, it's too bad we can't just bring it up here, but I'm sure a lot of people would complain." A snap of his fingers, "How about ships that can travel to the other realms of the Cauldron there?"

[Corwin]

"So rather than interior design you're thinking something closer to Brightwater in concept?" Seira asks Donald and Amaryl. "A nation? The Cauldron's namesake in the center, as a proud volcano. A forest realm bordering a human-centric city for two more divine realms? And Balmuria was a port, so an ocean realm for you, Sanzha? And so on, and so forth. Balmuria had a school for magic, so Elle could administer that while Kascha takes over the royal libraries? And naturally, Balmuria had the first spoke of the transportation hub, so Ranbar could temporarily use that until she decides otherwise."

[Anastasia]

"That's what I'm playing with," Amaryl admits, "Seven realms, each unique. Donald?"

To this Donald shrugs and adds, "I just want a city in mine. The rest is arguable."

[Corwin]

"Sanzha, Ranbar?"

[Anastasia]

"I think an ocean with islands will do for me," Sanzha says at some length, "In essence."

After Sanzha says that Ranbar's quiet, "I...don't know yet," she finally admits, very quietly.

[Corwin]

"In that case, stay with me for now," Seira tells Ranbar, giving Sanzha a nod of acknowledgement. "Once you figure it out, we'll expand the Cauldron with the new region and be sure to celebrate it properly!"

Waving to get Kascha and Elle's attention, she says, "We're discussing the form our sections of the Cauldron's divine realm will take. How about you two? What would you like to go with?"

[Anastasia]

"Oh, I know," Kascha says, "I think I'd like a tower city that goes high. So many towers, like beautiful fingers, that are all connected together through walkways. Lots of small houses, libraries and public places of worship." She starts to smile as she goes on, "Something fantastical, a city amid the clouds, the rain and the sky. There could be bridges of rainbows and connects to cloud giant castles, and ooooh, dragons could den there too in their own cloud-caverns, and storm elementals could dance in the sky along with great birds and fliers of all kinds.""

[Corwin]

"Nice! And it takes care of the skies, too. Sanzha was bothered about looking up and seeing earth instead, so your region would be a neat fix for that!"

[Anastasia]

"I think I want a small realm," Elle says at last as you marvel over Kascha's idea. "A giant shop or emporium, as well as encouragement for my faithful to spread and do similar things, things that stand out and make their home where it matters to them in the Cauldron."

[Corwin]

"It can be a grand shop in Donald's city, even," Seira muses. "No reason we can't do it like that."

That rather covers everyone, so she voices, "Looks like we've covered most of the details, and the Spellpool would be an addition once we've settled in. What do you say we form our realm on Shurrock and establish a link from Cauldron Prime to the Cauldron Astral demiplane?"