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Announcement 1

Festival Opens: June 20th, 2025 at 9pm EDT

Festival Closes: June 27th, 2025 at 11:45 PM EDT

Announcement 2

Discord Message Link: Lore Document
Author: GM Valyrka
Date: 6/9/2025

As part of the Premium Summer festival, Currents of Myth, please learn about our hosts in this document about the acqsael.

Wiki link The_Acqsael

Announcement 3

Discord Message Link: [hhttps://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/1377859468309696563/1381657887805407414 Visiting the Acqsael]
Author: GM Valyrka
Date: 6/9/2025

For generations, the acqsael have kept to the currents, their shimmering markets hidden deep among the coral beds and bioluminescent grottos of their undersea realm. But now, for the first time, they extend a graceful invitation to the land-bound above.

From June 20th through June 27th, brave explorers and curious wanderers are welcome to descend into the acqsael’s world and experience the wonders of their markets. Rare wares, elegantly-crafted goods, and raffles wrapped in mystery await you in the currents below. A host of underwater merchants and curious vendors will be offering goods unlike any seen above the surface—crafted from materials only the deep can provide.

To allow time for unhurried browsing and discovery, the evening of June 27th through the 29th will be reserved for leisure shopping. The acqsael encourage you to wander the reefs, linger among the glowing caverns, and take in the songs of the sea.

Teasers

Teaser 1 - Lore Tease

Discord Message Link: Teaser 1
Author: GM Valyrka
Date: 5/24/2025

The Acqsael are a mysterious and ancient merpeople who dwell in the waters off the Western Harbor, near the northwestern region of Charl’s Teeth.

Among the Iyo, the acqsael are known by another name – savsysst – though the exact meaning of this term remains undisclosed to outsiders. This name is rarely spoken beyond the Iyo’s communities, reflecting their reluctance to share knowledge of the acqsael with the wider world.

The acqsael dwell in the breathtaking underwater city of Laeqithe, intricately woven into vibrant coral reefs and sprawling caverns that surround and support it. Their architecture reflects a deep reverence for the sea, with structures formed from coral, seashells, and natural rock, shaped into flowing, organic designs that mirror the gentle curves of ocean currents and the delicate patterns of marine life. Every aspect of their city blends seamlessly with its surroundings, creating an environment where nature and civilization exist in perfect harmony.

The acqsael possess sleek, streamlined bodies perfectly adapted for swift and agile movement through the water. Their torsos resemble those of humans, but instead of legs, they have long, flowing tails covered in iridescent scales that shimmer in shades of blue, green, and silver, reflecting the light as they glide through the depths. These tails end in elegant, fan-like fins that provide both propulsion and control. Along their backs and forearms, delicate fins extend outward, their translucent surfaces glowing faintly with bioluminescent patterns that shift and pulse with their movements.

To be Continued...

Premium Festival will take place June 20 - June 29 with June 27 - 29 for shopping only.

Teaser 2 - Lore Tease

Discord Message Link: Teaser 2
Author: GM Valyrka
Date: 5/25/2025

Among the Iyo, the acqsael are known by another name – savsysst – though the exact meaning of this term remains undisclosed to outsiders. This name is rarely spoken beyond the Iyo’s communities, reflecting their reluctance to share knowledge of the acqsael with the wider world.

Teaser 3 - Lore Tease

Discord Message Link: Teaser 3
Author: GM Valyrka
Date: 5/26/2025

The acqsael dwell in the breathtaking underwater city of Laeqithe, intricately woven into vibrant coral reefs and sprawling caverns that surround and support it. Their architecture reflects a deep reverence for the sea, with structures formed from coral, seashells, and natural rock, shaped into flowing, organic designs that mirror the gentle curves of ocean currents and the delicate patterns of marine life. Every aspect of their city blends seamlessly with its surroundings, creating an environment where nature and civilization exist in perfect harmony.

Teaser 4 - Lore Tease

Discord Message Link: Teaser 4
Author: GM Valyrka
Date: 5/27/2025

The acqsael possess sleek, streamlined bodies perfectly adapted for swift and agile movement through the water. Their torsos resemble those of humans, but instead of legs, they have long, flowing tails covered in iridescent scales that shimmer in shades of blue, green, and silver, reflecting the light as they glide through the depths. These tails end in elegant, fan-like fins that provide both propulsion and control. Along their backs and forearms, delicate fins extend outward, their translucent surfaces glowing faintly with bioluminescent patterns that shift and pulse with their movements.

Teaser 5 - Lore Tease

Discord Message Link: Teaser 5
Author: GM Valyrka
Date: 5/29/2025

Communication among the acqsael is a complex and elegant system that blends spoken language, melodic songs, and the intricate light patterns emitted from their bioluminescent fins. These glowing signals pulse in rhythmic patterns that convey subtle nuances of emotion and meaning, allowing them to express ideas and feelings in ways that words alone cannot. This multi-layered form of communication strengthens their bonds and deepens their understanding of one another, reflecting the fluid beauty and complexity of life beneath the waves.

Teaser 6 - Shop Item

Discord Message Link: Commanding Canes
Author: GM Tivvy
Date: 6/9/2025

I've updated and modernized an existing older script for canes and runestaves that was previously just called "Cane Fluff" and is now called "Commanding Cane."

It is now compatible with the flourish system, and existing canes/staves with this script can convert to a flourish version using FLOURISH CONVERT. Remember, this cannot be reverted.

All existing canes/staves with this script will automatically be converted to Tier 2 when you use one of the verbs (including the newly added ANALYZE).

An additional unlock (Tier 3) with 4 new verbs will be available at this year’s Premium Festival. Certificates to add this flourish at Tier 1 to your existing items will also be available at the festival.

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You analyze the ghostwood cane and sense that the item is free from merchant alteration restrictions.

The item has Flourishes that do the following: This is a Commanding Cane. It may be altered, but the noun must remain either "cane" or, if it is a runestaff, an approved runestaff weapon noun.

It is currently Tier 2 of 3.

Verbs: LEAN, POINT, PULL, TAP, THROW, TURN, WAVE, and PUSH.

You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the ghostwood cane for you.

Teaser 7 - Shop Item

Discord Message Link: Temporary Tattoos
Author: GM Xeraphina
Date: 6/9/2025

Are you feeling like your current tattoos don't quite match the outfit you have planned?

Do you want to change things up from time to time? How about testing out the look of something without permanent regrets or painful removals?

Stop by Reth-Ink Your Porpoise for temporary tattoos to fit your needs, available at this year's Premium Festival.

Teaser 8 - Shop Item

Discord Message Link: Tangled and Tethered Bag
Author: GM Thandiwe
Date: 6/9/2025

Tangled and Tethered Bag
Discovered in the Tideswept Bazaar at the depths of Mist Harbor, the tangled and tethered bag is designed to be worn on the waist. When worn, it will be "a hip-tied bag," and when not worn, it will be "an untied bag."

Alterations The bag may have its long or show description customized, but it must always feature a loose-weave construction reminiscent of a diver's collection bag. The opening must include ties of some kind, reflecting its knotted design.

The LOOK description will permanently include the phrase: Hemp and waterlogged jute cords trail from the bag, their ends tied with bits and baubles salvaged from the sea.

Verbs: close, open, pull, push, remove, wearer

Unlocks Any one of the Acqsael may unlock this for you. Or you may visit the Premium Unlocker freely. The sack is 1 of 3.

Teaser 9 - Shop Item

Discord Message Link: Crab's Abs
Author: GM Thandiwe
Date: 6/10/2025

Joining the perfume-making collection, the Crab's Abs utilizes the Life Aquatic system.

This device uses foraged leaf (or leaves) to modify the opening note, while using grass or wood to create the second sentence. The opening notes are:

• Coconut cream blends with crushed seashells and warm sand, casting a soft coastal sweetness across your skin that is brightened by {leaf/leaves}.
• Creating a patina of scents upon your skin, cool rainwater and sun-warmed stones rise amid the soft caress of dog roses and a breath of {leaf/leaves}.
• Dusky coconut and smoked vanilla drift from your skin like late evening on black sand, grounded in salt-washed driftwood and darkened by {leaf/leaves}.
• Salted skin and sun-warmed musk rise from your skin, layered with fresh ginger and a hint of white blossom, softened by beeswax and a glimmer of fruit, and threaded with {leaf/leaves}.
• Sun-bloated papaya and soured coconut seep from your skin with a skin-slick sweetness, bloated by beeswax gone rancid and softened by mildew-laced amber and the ghost of {leaf/leaves}.
• Haunting petrichor and {leaf/leaves} mist your skin in a melange of green musk-soaked notes, dispersing gently into droplets of sea lavender and rosemary.
• The bracing scent of lime and wet volcanic stone clings to your skin, chased by the faint bite of the open sea and the green lift of {leaf/leaves}.
• Coconut water and driftwood settle on your skin in gentle waves, grounded by the mineral sharpness of ocean spray and softened by {leaf/leaves}.
• Clinging to your skin like a promise, the scent of rain-slick stone and deep river water is touched by mineral grit and a trace of {leaf/leaves}.
• Sun-ripened pineapple and golden papaya melt across your skin in juicy waves, layered with the warm mineral tang of sea salt and a thread of {leaf/leaves}.
• Sea salt and sun-warmed musk rise from your skin, layered with fresh ginger and a hint of white blossom and softened by beeswax and a glimmer of fruit threaded with {leaf/leaves}.
• Lime zest and sun-cured amber rise from your skin, layered over the clean tang of wind-stirred saltwater and a trace of {leaf/leaves}.

The same restrictions as the previous models apply.

Teaser 10 - Shop Item

Discord Message Link: Sirenscale Gown
Author: GM Tivvy
Date: 6/12/2025

From the artisans of Laeqithe come gowns unlike any other, wrought of moonlight and seafoam, threaded with longing, myth, and the shimmer of sirenscale.

One such gown will be offered to the highest bidder. Another may surface by stranger means, for those who place their faith not in silvers but in the turning of the tides.

These rare gowns possess subtle illusions and mysteries yet to be unraveled. Those drawn to beauty, wrath, or the murmur of something old beneath the waves should take heed.

Some claim the gowns are less sewn than summoned... that their reflections hold secrets not yours, their shadows turn restless, and dreams grow unquiet in their wake. Perhaps it is only salt and story. Perhaps not.

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You analyze the ivory gown and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
This ivory gown is a Sirenscale Gown. It is Auction Quality.

It may be altered freely, including both a long and/or show description, but somewhere in the base description there must be mention of scales. The scales should be from a marine creature or may be described as just "scales," but no metal or fabric scales, etc. The material must always be some kind of cloth fabric, and it must make sense with messaging that refers to it being long and flowing. No short skirts, tight skirts, or leather gowns.

The scales on your gown must be in one of the following locations:

overall 2. bodice 3. skirt 4. sleeves (plural),
sash 6. train 7. hem 8. neckline,

The scales location is set to: "cascading the length of the train"

[redacted]

VERBS:
BRUSH, SWEEP, SWAY, CURTSY, SHAKE, TURN, TWIST, FLICK, LISTEN, POKE, PREEN, PROD, and TOUCH.

--- wear my gown
The fabric of your ivory gown glides over your skin like water, chilling at first, then warming after a few moments. The scales cascading the length of the train shimmer in a slow, hypnotic surge before stilling.

turn my gown
As you turn, the scales on your ivory gown catch the ambient light in cascading sparkles, shifting from deep abyssal tones to the pale luster of drowned pearls.

flick my gown at Euxinia
Reaching for the scales cascading the length of the train of your gown, you make a quick flicking motion, conjuring a handful of icy seawater and propelling it toward Euxinia. Alas, you missed. How disappointing.

curtsy my gown
You dip into a deep, graceful curtsy, the fabric of your ivory gown pooling at your feet like sea mist rolling over a shoreline.

sway my gown
You sway slightly in place, your ivory gown following your movement in a languid, liquid drift, pulled by some numinous undertow.

• I'll likely be auctioning one off on Saturday (21st) or Sunday (22nd) in the evening (I'm leaning Sunday at the moment). This will be the only item auctioned, and it will be for silvers. (edited)

prod my gown
[You have disabled the ambient messaging on your ivory gown.]

A trickle of cold sensation coils down your spine, like a fingertip tracing the path of a faded memory you can't recall. Your breath halts and you stiffen as a tremor flickers through your gut, chased by a chill that seeps deep into your bones.

An oppressive, bleak sensation overtakes you without warning, and your vision darkens and becomes clouded. Goosebumps awaken on your skin. Just as rapidly as it arose, the feeling vanishes, leaving you uneasy but unharmed.

For a heartbeat, your shadow seems to stretch and distort in the ambient light. Swirling like liquid smoke, it forms the sinuous curve of a feathery, finned tail streaming behind you before shrinking, perfectly mundane once more.

Teaser 11 - Shop Item

Discord Message Link: Crab's Abs
Author: GM Thandiwe
Date: 6/10/2025