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A conversation between Shoyanen Kenshu and Celdiseth happened on 11/6/2024:

Celdiseth says, "It's good to see you again Shoyanen! It's been far too long."

Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Indeed Celdiseth, how have your studies been going?"

Celdiseth says, "I've made significant progress after the events surrounding Koigi-Ema"

Shoyanen Kenshu says, "I'd love to see!"

Celdiseth says, "Alas my dear Shoyanen, it is not yet ready, but the good people of Dereth have been helping"

Shoyanen Kenshu says, "How so? I've noticed they've been out and about more, even around my tower in Mayoi"

Celdiseth says, "Aye... they have been collecting things for me. Things I need for my studies."

Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Ohhhh, you must mean the gems! I didn't know you were a jeweler!"

Celdiseth says, "hehe no, no, nothing like that. I'm working to counter a vulnerability that was shown by Koigi-Ema... the ability to turn lifestones."

Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Yes dear Celdiseth, that was frightening to be sure. Let me take a peek of your progress...."

Celdiseth says, "Come this way Shoyanen."

Another conversation on 11/8/2024

Celdiseth says, "...now you've seen my work Shoyanen, what are your thoughts?"
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "This work is astonishing. When do you think you'll be implementing this magic?"
Celdiseth says, "I'm waiting on a few more processes to be reliably repeatable. Those experiments are ongoing. But I believe within a week or two I'll begin"
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Have you considered any side effects?"
Celdiseth says, "There are a few concerns of course. But I believe the magic I've re-created will negate my worries"
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Absolutely ground-breaking my frieind. Where will you begin?"
Celdiseth says, "I'm going to start in some remote regions, probably in Northern Osteth. Somewhere that if there are issues, they won't affect the population"
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "That makes sense. Have you spoken to Asheron about your plans?"
Celdiseth says, "Aye, I have. He told me that I should have been an Empyrean! haha - how about no. I can't imagine floating around."
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Hahha - still though, that's quite the compliment paid"
Celdiseth says, "I'll certainly let you know when I begin. I want you there in case of unforeseen circumstances"
Celdiseth says, "... this is VERY delicate magic - planar magic in case you were wondering. It is... new to us."
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Fantastic dear Celdiseth."

Another conversation on 11/17/2024

Celdiseth says, "Well, what do you think Shoyanen? I didn't think it was possible to replicate the ancient Empyrean magic, but here we are!"
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "This is absolutely amazing Celdiseth - I'm impressed beyond measure!"
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "You have been quite busy in that little hut of yours *wink*"
Celdiseth says, "Ha! True that. But my laboratory... my REAL laboratory is hidden, even from Asheorn himself."
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Ugh! You can't say that and NOT invite me! Come on!" Celdiseth says, "Very well Shoyanen, allow me to teleport you in... Shurov Sith!"
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "WOW! Tell me, what was the breakthrough on creating the golems of old? I'm SO curious"
Celdiseth says, "It waas the fusing of the Scintillating Gems, Rare Gems and a little sumthin' sumthin' from our old friends, the Olthoi"
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "Three years you've toiled at this - and now each lifestone has its own guardian!"
Celdiseth says, "I can tell you that there were 156 lifestones I visited, each one now guarded by a battle-ready golem. But they will not attack us."
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "What was the key to discerning us, normal fauna and the real threat?"
Celdiseth says, "These golems serve as planar magic detectors. Three years ago we learned that this type of magic existed outside of Asheron and the Virindi. Indeed, Koigi-Ema was a potent wielder of it."
Shoyanen Kenshu says, "So, if planar magic is detected, the golem activates?" Celdiseth says, "That's right dear Shoyanen... and let us hope that they never do. Come, let's have some Isparian Ale! My lab is not only for creating golems!"