UveBefore you is a fragile branch of Lavandulum Quaddis — a most rare specimen native to the world of Quaddis in the Calixis Sector. Covered in tiny blooms the colour of a purple sky, the plant has been carefully sealed inside a dome along with mineral fertiliser modified by the Magos Biologis, which will sustain it for many years.
Entry point 2 of 6
UveBefore you is a fragile branch of an unknown plant covered in tiny blooms the colour of a purple sky. Sealed inside a dome with some viscous bluish liquid, the flower somehow carries on with its solitary existence behind the thin layer of glass without any soil, roots, or most of its leaves.
Entry point 3 of 6
UveYou have already met the servant who delivered this gift — he is Lady Cassia's personal valet. At least you know the identity of the sender.
UveAs for the plant itself, a term from the ancient etiquette of the nobility, all but forgotten in this day and age, comes to your mind — "immortalium," or "eternal flower." A living plant capable of enduring in the void for centuries. An extremely rare sight in the Koronus Expanse — and an unmistakable token of the giver's special favour.
UveThe appearance of an immortalium in the life of two aristocrats is a unique ritual, the purpose of which is to demonstrate their true intentions without words. Every gesture, glance, or phrase in this ritual is imbued with deep symbolic meaning. You are expected to take the next step, which is either to reject the gift by pointedly ignoring its existence, or to accept it on your own terms. The recipient's acceptance can be expressed through words of gratitude in private conversation or by sending a gift in return. High Factotum Janris Danrok can always assist you with the latter.
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UveHowever, the Lady Navigator's intentions are still not entirely clear. High Factotum Janris Danrok should be able to assist you with his expertise in gestures of such kind. Alternatively, the Vox Master could uncover something useful by listening in on the personal communication channels of the ship's officers.
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Entry point 4 of 6
UveWhat the sender of such an unusual gift meant to achieve with it remains unclear. High Factotum Janris Danrok should be able to assist you with his expertise in articles of such rarity. In the meantime, the Vox Master could look into the sender's intentions by listening in on the personal communication channels of the ship's officers.
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Entry point 5 of 6
UveThe young servant in fine livery quickly bows to you and places a peculiar object on your desk — a transparent dome with a living flower inside.
UveHe gestures at the crystal dome, then at you, then makes several more gestures and stands at attention, staring at the tips of his boots.
YOU"What is the meaning of this?"
UveThe servant starts, then shrugs, then offers several deep bows and swiftly departs.
YOU"What is the meaning of this?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the dome with the plant inside]
UveA strained sigh comes out of the vox. "P-please stay your anger, Your Lordship, but this servant knows nothing. He was instructed to deliver this without asking or answering any questions on pain of losing his tongue... again. S-so... h-here we are... I'm afraid I can't help you..." The servant shrugs nervously, then offers you several deep bows and swiftly departs.
YOU"What is the meaning of this?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the dome with the plant inside]continues where this line first appears above
UveThe servant starts, then shrugs, then offers several deep bows and swiftly departs.
YOU"What is the meaning of this?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the dome with the plant inside]continues where this line first appears above
UveA strained sigh comes out of the vox. "P-please stay your anger, Your Lordship, but this servant knows nothing. He was instructed to deliver this without asking or answering any questions on pain of losing his tongue... again. S-so... h-here we are... I'm afraid I can't help you..." The servant shrugs nervously, then offers you several deep bows and swiftly departs.
YOU"What is the meaning of this?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the dome with the plant inside]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the dome with the plant inside]continues where this line first appears above
UveThe servant gestures at the flower, and the vox-caster built into his respiratory system lets out a crackle of static. "I was instructed to deliver this gift to the Lord Captain only."
YOU"What is the meaning of this?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the dome with the plant inside]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 6 of 6
UveThe young servant in fine livery quickly bows to you and places a peculiar object on your desk — a transparent dome with a living flower inside.
UveHe gestures at the crystal dome, then at you, then makes several more gestures and stands at attention, staring at the tips of his boots.
YOU"What is the meaning of this?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the dome with the plant inside]continues where this line first appears above
UveThe servant gestures at the flower, and the vox-caster built into his respiratory system lets out a crackle of static. "I was instructed to deliver this gift to the Lord Captain only."
YOU"What is the meaning of this?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the dome with the plant inside]continues where this line first appears above