From being an Abandoned who had rarely left the Hollowed Grounds, to embracing the call of adventure, to dying and being reborn first as an Ascended and then as an Ancient, Maea has gone through quite the amount of changes in her life. One thing remains common, though, in her attempts to find out just where she belongs; she’s always had a craving for knowledge which has brought her to so many places and to meet so many people here in Caido. We can’t wait to see what else is in store for her!
Congratulations, Maea!
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Court of the Fallen was created in October of 2018 by Odd, Honey, and Crooked.
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Ray gives Maeve a concerned look when it looks like she's not feeling great. But there's work to be done and Aurelia has it covered, so the Attuned simply tries to return to working. But she tries to keep an eye on Maeve when she can, just in case she's needed.
Tasked with the marble and glass, Ray again spends her initial time going over the blueprints and diagrams. She wants to make sure that she placed things in correctly, both so that they fit, and so that the design is pleasing. Ray decides to stick to the plan on the marble, the pattern that is.
However, when she spots Maeve creating a statue of Safrin, an idea comes to her for the glass. It's stained glass after all, there's too much potential. So after making a quick sketch in her notebook, she ropes Seren into helping her craft a beautiful scene in the glass. The goal is a starry night sky overlooking the Arclight Ocean.
Ray follows the diagrams to create the marble finish on the walls and floor. For the stained glass windows however, she's following Maeve's lead and attempting to create a scene. One of a star-filled night sky over the ocean.
For every tyrant, a tear for the vulnerable In every lost soul, the bones of a miracle
Seren had no experience at all in working with glass. She was happy to focus on the simple building blocks that was the assembly of the marble finishing, and worked with focused attention on that. Until Ray came and dragged her off to the windows.
The idea of a painting in glass was interesting, but it was only with great hesitation Seren agreed to help. She wasn't sure that her paintings - amateurish and created with more love than skill - would please anyone but herself, and so she let Ray do most of the decisions. She could cut and puzzle and solve the led into the required mosaics, after much studying of instructions and several experiments with spare parts.
It was fun, of course, but... still. Seren felt very much out of her depth in this medium.
Seren helps Ray with the finishing and the stained glass.
In every dreamer a dream - we're unstoppable with something to believe in
✰ Starlight (Passive) | Starfilled night billow around her like a veil as she moves. It is more noticeable in daytime and when she make sudden movements.
Aurelia continues to oversee the construction side of the courtyard, milling this way and that to check for structural soundness and moving into pace beside the other workers when she found none. She helps them finish things off.
By the time they're done, Maeve has finished as well. The statue she's ressurrected, sculpted dutifully by her hands along with the careful aid of volunteers, is truly going to be something to behold. As well, it will certainly make a statement to any that see it.
Aurelia comes up alongside Maeve, a hand coming up around the small of the woman's back in an almost natural action. "Safrin will be pleased, I think," she remarks, smiling softly as she turns her gaze from the statue to the Nightshade. "Come on, let's finish working on the main building, hm? Not much longer." She knows Maeve would not have them see this through without her, so she doesn't dare to ask if she'd like to stop while they finish things up.
When they enter the building through the back entrance, they'll find that Ray and Seren have done the blueprints plans more justice than was ever expected of them. Dark golden marbling lines the floors and walls, and the glass looks amazing. Aurelia's gaze falls onto the starry night-themed glass with unabashed approval. "This looks amazing, you two! Better than I ever imagined," she praises them with a broad grin, "Thank you for all your hard work, truly. There is only a little bit left to do, alright? Then, we'll be finished!" She hopes they are just as driven to see this task through as she is. While she knows they must all be tired, she is also energized just by seeing their work come to life.
"Ray, if you want to take a crew and put these windows up, that'd be great. Seren, could you help the workers outside with the entrances? The doors are pretty big, so I'm sure your skills will help with that," she offers Seren a friendly look, "And Maeve," she gives the woman's side a gentle squeeze, "can you help the workers put up the sconces? I'll be outside working on the stairs if any of you need me."
At this, Aurelia calls a crew over to her side and helps them gather up the tools and the rest of the materials they'll need to officially build the stairs for the entryways.
Round 5: This round is the last one. I'll finish it off with one last post after you guys! Well done and thank you so much!
- Ray to put up the windows
- Seren to help install the {giant} doors
- Maeve to install the sconces for lighting
- Aurelia will finish building the stairs outside
What is clear is what is gold You're only human after all
For every tyrant, a tear for the vulnerable In every lost soul, the bones of a miracle
It turned out quite well, in the end. Seren was more than content to step back and let Ray take the credit for the stained glass, and stole herself a moment of rest while the work was admired. This building was certainly on the more opulent side - she had no doubt Safrin would enjoy it very much.
"I can do that," she replied, upon being asked to help with the mounting of the doors. Grand enough to fit with the rest of the building, they certainly could use a bit of easing to fit into place, and Seren was happy to provide whatever help she could to the workers outside. Offering her customary cheerful smiles, she exchanged some jokes and banter with the crew as they worked and extended the blessing of her gravity pulse to the gate. It was quite satisfying to see it begin to come into place... No one would be able to pass through those without feeling something.
Seren helps install the doors, using her gravity pulse to lighten them.
In every dreamer a dream - we're unstoppable with something to believe in
✰ Starlight (Passive) | Starfilled night billow around her like a veil as she moves. It is more noticeable in daytime and when she make sudden movements.
The warmth of Aurelia's hand against the small of her back pulls her attention from the completed statue of Safrin, smiling up at the other woman as a flush spreads over the apples of her cheeks, "I think so too." She murmurs, bottom lip catching between her teeth as they lock gazes for a moment, nodding in response "Alright." It's easy to agree and she's glad that she's been able to help at least a little with all of this. It wouldn't have felt right to not work on their new building along with everyone else. Pregnant or not.
Another easy task is given to her and she nods, leaning into the Fireheart for a brief moment, catching the ends of her fingers and giving them a squeeze. "I should be able to manage that." She parts from Aurelia to head out front, joining the other workers that have been tasked with hanging sconces. None of the men allow her to do much of the strenuous labor. Instead she helps brace ladders, passes tools, and whatever else they need to allow the work to go easy.
Maeve helps hang the sconces with the other workers!
And I was catching my breath Staring out an open window catching my death
Ray is ecstatic with how the stained glass came out. The herbalist had only every really dabbled in painting and drawing, so glass had been a fun challenge. To see it turn out beautifully filled her with energy and anticipation to finish the job. It's rewarding as well to see how pleased the new Queens seem to be.
As Aurelia handed out the next tasks, the Attuned nodded and got to work. "Windows, on it." She took the crew and divided them up into small teams of three. Two to actually hold and place the windows where they needed to go. And a third member to help ensure alignment with the building and proper attachment. Each team was assigned to a window while Ray herself bounced between all of them, lending a hand as needed. Hopefully this way the job would be done efficiently but correctly.
Ray takes the crew and assigns a team to each window. Two to hold and place the window, and one to align and secure it. She's going around and helping wherever she's needed.
Everyone seems fine with the things she's asked of them, and for that she wastes little time in seeing the last few things through. The stairs are eventually finished with marble and, as Aurelia looks up, wipes the beads of sweat from her brow, she can see everything coming together now. The reality has certainly outdone any vision she had for this place.
The doors Seren helped resurrect yawn open as workers continue to mill about, seeing to the more menial tasks. Light from outside shines in through the stained glass Ray has fixed into place, filtered into something that could only remind one of the midnight sky. The sconces Maeve's placed are designed with a glassy, filmy finish, allowing them to sparkle as they reflect the light - as if they were stars.
Aurelia regards the finished product with a bit of awe, surprised by the results even though this had been the plan. And, with the bulk of the work finished, Aurelia and Maeve knew all that was left to do.
FINISHED.
What is clear is what is gold You're only human after all
