Finally the brightness goes away almost entirely for the eclipsa as they continue the climb toward the surface, no longer needing protection from extreme heat they relax the defenses dissipating the energy shielding barrier bubbles that had protected them for some portion of an hour. Auraelish finds himself practically dancing with now more available energy reserves that where used to maintain the shield bubble and skin, combining 2 techniques for him was tiring but worth the improvement in overall comfort. The other eclipsa still with them thanked Auraelish and Eliysiah for the help on this first journey for them. Heading off in directions unknown and with surprising speed.
Wondering where these eclipsa might be off two, Auraelish Is struck dumb by the sight of the floor and reflective water surface meeting in front of him. the ramp upward was somewhat steep allowing for magnificently clear reflections of nineteen structures in the light above water. Some small, other massive- or where they the same but at different distances? Hard to tell for Auraelish, but Eliysiah Knew these where a bit of both. Sixteen tower like structures with curving walls at various distances and sizes, with the last 3 being each very different from one another. One jagged and spear like building with almost no room inside is a bunker entrance to a much larger place that Eliysiah was never allowed into. Another is a smooth dome with moving images on it, always changing giving information and entertainment to those around it. The third is a block tower, made of simple geometric shapes stacked at seemingly random locations, living quarters for those who live in the harbor town called Bastion by its inhabitants.
The name Bastion having the name of a military fortress that once stood to the north of the towns current site has been lost by most of its inhabitants, but eclipsa know. The Luminari tribe defended and then destroyed the original bastion after it changed owners during a long forgotten war. Forgotten by most but the eclipsa elders and records keepers. Detailed schematics, plans, biographical info and artworks still survive deep in the eclipsa libraries protected from theft and erosion. But to the surface dwellers the site is nothing more than a strangely flat and shaped area with some interesting bobbles here and there. Bastion citizenry simply call the original bastions ruin the stage, as it resemble the stage of a play house or theater.
Finally breaching the water surface Auraelish, and Eliysiah gesticulate and gyrate flicking sea water off of them instinctively. A pleasant sensation for any eclipsa that none of them truly understand themselves. to the surface dwellers the spectacle resembles a furry animal shaking out its fur coat before a nap mixed with the shape of a mop head made from sea felt, a kind of sea weed that has many uses. marching out of the water the two eclipsa greet the surface dwellers in the brightest regalia near them no bowing low in respect and welcoming.
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"greetings surface folk I am Auraelish of the eclipsa luminari Tribe and this is My guardian Eliysiah, please accept our thanks for this welcome and grant us entry amongst your people" Spoken like a confident diplomat Eliysiah is pleased and surprise the youths boldness in this first meeting. [Did he receive diplomatic training?] she thinks to herself. The tallest of the brightly attired welcoming party raises himself up to full height smiling warmly and approaching with arms outstretched. "absolutely, you are always welcome Luminari tribe, especially you Eliysiah, I was a child when you where here last i believe, but I could never not recognize you. It is wonderful to have you here once again."
Eliysiah still not recognizing the tallest of these 5 shore nymphs as they call themselves embraces him nonetheless and says "I am glad to be here again friends, please speak your names loud and clear, that we may illuminate them to our memories.", muffled laughter and giggling ensues as the group call out names for themselves from shortest to tallest as is custom to them. These names are listed: Shalty, a rosy cheeked little girl with green wings and red hair; Doorthym, a stocky boy with blue wings and striped grey and black hair; Kendrah, a curvy women with crimson red wings and white shiny hair. Gowthym, a skinny older man with grey wilting wings. "and I am having trouble breathing Eliysiah" another round of laughs as this tall young man is released by her. His black wing shining purple as he flaps them and bows naming himself Propaultish, his hair gleaming gold and silver. All in all the group are a striking image with matching uniforms of blending rainbow with gems and precious metals.
After introductions, The party present themselves to Auraelish to mingle with as they learn he is now just made his first trip above the waters of his birth. Auraelish is gentle with them wrapping and caressing each of them with a limb. The females softness and higher pitched voices are pleasant to him. The males step back first and observe with light hearted amusement as the girls giggle and chitter among Auraelish's limbs for a few more moments. "So warm" coos little Shalty as she is cradled and laid down on a lower before being safely released. Kendrah on the other hand insisted on being squeezed tightly a while longer, and was obliged. With some part of all six limbs involved Kendrah got a thorough full body examination from Auraelish, causing her to squirm,moan and squeak with a giggle escaping her mouth as he probed under her clothing."now, she seems to be enjoying that huh?" states Doorthym matter of factly while stifling a grin. No one could see through the limbs of course only Kendrah' s Face peeked out of the pile of limbs that was Auraelish, but they where certainly guessing, at least close to the reality.
