[March 1st Video/Action] The Creation of the Temple; Invitation to Dedication and Celebration

[mutation_is_great]

[Melia's sojourn in the fringes had been long, and it showed. Eyes blinked from places where they should not be, antennae tipped with hands waved, and every time she spoke her words came out in colors. But those things she did not care about. She had lugged with her a large bag of magic dirt, the bag itself made from magic dirt.

She stood by the Arena, seeking out a good location. Finally, she found it, situated a small walk away, with plenty of sunlight at all times. And she started working, holding dirt and picturing the form of her home. Bit by bit, the greatest Temple of Zephyr started to appear.

It was a messy chaos from the outside, as if multiple architect had went at it with differing visions, stacking on additions after additions. Which indeed was the case. Cubes, rounded shapes, strange organic waviness, all constructed with colorfully tinted adobe to form a riot of colors. Vines spilled from the many gardening terraces and flowers just as varied in coloration as the building itself sprouted. The structure was so complex it took multiple handfuls of dirt to complete.

Immediately inside, there was a large ceremonial hall with depictions of growing things, festivals, dancers, and bizarre abstract shapes painted onto the walls. Comfortable cushioning covered the ledges lining the walls, but the floor was bare and open to allow for dancing, except for a great table upon which feasts would often be laid. There was no obvious place for the priest officiating the ceremonies to stand.

Behind locked double doors at the back were a smaller ceremonial hall, with wall paintings of a more wild nature, some of them more lewd. Curiously enough, the paintings only featured women, a detail differing from Melia's recollections. Considerably more cushioning could be found here.

Beyond those two rooms, all sensibility in layout was abandoned. Stairs to nowhere, random secret passages and hidden nooks, doors opening at random and even situated higher up the wall, and more. It was truly a monument to Chaos. Everywhere where sunlight would stream through from irregularly placed windows or sudden openings in the walls or ceiling, potted and terraced plants would be placed.

If one braved the maze enough, they could find small bedrooms, clearly for sleeping purposes alone, scattered here and there as well as storerooms and communal areas such as the kitchens.

Her job completed, Melia headed into the Arena to begin her preparations. Once the slow-cooking dishes were set upon braziers, she went to the nearest Vine.]

I feel we could use pleasantries after the recent happenings, and it is tradition to open a new temple with celebration. So I welcome all of you, to the festivities to dedicate the new Temple to Zephyr! Come all, and let us dance and eat and drink together. All may feel welcome here. The festivities will begin within two days and last for three days and nights. You may come and go as you wish, so there is no need to celebrate the whole three days and nights. You need no love or worship for Zephyr, only a love for food and celebration.

[[I'll be putting up a log on the 3rd. Yes, once the chocolates start taking effect. This should be entertaining. And, really, it's very appropriate to a passionate goddess like Zephyr. At any rate, feel free to show up at the festivities with any excuse, including being brought by others or just happening across the bizarre new building.]]

Comments

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

Sounds interesting.

[mutation_is_great]

Ah, the greatest love shall be put into the food, every bite crafted to bring the greatest joy to your tongue. The drinks shall be great and bountiful, and the hall is marvelous for dancing. If only we had more music available.

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

Those are some ambitious claims there. I hope you can back them up.

I wonder if we could make a sound system with the dirt... Of course, we'd also need CDs or something, and I'm not sure whether that's possible.

[mutation_is_great]

With a greater supply and better cooking utensils than at my first party, I am certain much can be done.

Sound system? CDs? That sounds like some magic I do not know. Or would it be cunning mechanical techniques?

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

A temple. Looks like a target for an earthquake finally appeared.

[mutation_is_great]

Are you threatening me?

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

No, no, I don't threaten people, that's just not my style. I'm just thinking out loud about my job.

Which is causing earthquakes.

[mutation_is_great]

What purpose seeks you here?

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Do you require any help with the preparations?

[mutation_is_great]

Why, thank you. I will need to do some cooking. And would you happen to know anyone willing to sing?

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Cooking is definitely manageable.

There was a girl singing for the Vine some time ago, though judging by those flowers effects, everyone here has a little bit of talent in them.

[mutation_is_great]

It will be seen how many will sing, then.

video;

[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

You built a whole temple with the dirt from the wilds?

Re: video;

[mutation_is_great]

Truly, I did. It took multiple handfuls, but after all I took a large bag of it.

[The hands on her antennae wave merrily while her colored words flash. They clearly evidence the price she paid. Though she doesn't seem particularly bothered.]

video;

[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

I didn't think of creating anything like that.

[Thoughtfully, wondering if how much she'd collected would be enough to create something additional to what she'd already planned.]

Seems I was lucky, with just my hair moving.

Re: video;

[mutation_is_great]

It's of no great matter. I warded against the worst possibilities.

[lolinnocent.livejournal.com]

Are you baking? Because I want to help bake.

...Wait, this is a temple? Who's Zephyr?

[mutation_is_great]

Oh! Baking is a good thought.

Zephyr is the breath of Chaos, wind of Spring, whirlwind of Joy. Come and celebrate with us. Naturally, due to your youth, I will have to give you the more watered down drinks.

[lolinnocent.livejournal.com]

If you mean beer and stuff, I'd prefer juice if you have it. I REALLY don't like getting drunk.

[This is apparently an issue for this 13 year old girl.]

You're a pagan?

action;

[c_zacatechichi]

[Unfortunately, lovely Melia, Fela does not quite remember your face and name, however... the many smells of food bring back some inkling of a memory and she wanders closer to investigate. She stares at the strange building first, admiring the flowers the spring from it, but inevitably follows the smell of cooking food. Perhaps something she learned in her own world, she no longer remembered, but she had been a beggar many times in her life.

She lingers back out of the way politely, maybe shyly.]

Hello.

Re: action;

[mutation_is_great]

[Melia had just finished putting another pot on. She turns to see Fela.]

Oh, why, hello Fella. I am afraid those will slow boil until the dedication in two days, but I can quickly prepare something for you.

Re: action;

[c_zacatechichi]

[Her eyes widen slightly. Another one who knows her name, but that is not entirely surprising, there was something familiar in the curious little plant woman. Still, that Fela does not remember perhaps says to her she has not been taking enough care to hold on. When she was forced to run constantly, there was little choice. But here...]

I wouldn't want to trouble you. And I am very sorry, but I've forgotten your name.

[gun-cata.livejournal.com]

A temple? You made a whole temple?

...looks like you had a fun time on the outskirts getting all that dirt too.

[mutation_is_great]

Those mutations are of no great mind to me. They will fade, and I warded off the worse possibilities that could happen.

[gun-cata.livejournal.com]

As long as you're alright, then they're just... temporarily really weird.