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Darula stretches again and yawns. "I think I better get back to Akluzzar. It will take me a while to get back, plane shift is so inaccurate. Best of luck. Maybe we will come visit soon."

"I have not interacted with them to a great extent, merely observed, but although they may not have access to some of the innovations of the mainlanders, they do trade for some of the resources they need. They are not suspicious of magic, although anything out of the ordinary would cause them to be cautious immediately. They do worship a variety of various gods, which ones, I never bothered to learn or keep track really. For the most part they are hard working people who are just learning and realizing the potential these beautiful islands have. I hope they are not despoiled.

"Mainly I would ask that you find the turtle hatching areas and see to it they are safe for a bit, it would comfort Akluzzar. Akluzzar was fond of tipping over ships, mainly pirate ships and other nasty folk. While I do not expect you to put a stop to all piracy in these waters, setting an example for a few might give pause to some of the more weaker ones, and perhaps they will reconsider a different place to prey on these areas, and stop attacking villages, poaching the natural plants and animals, and of course the turtle eggs, which fetch a very high price in various markets. Sadly many of the eggs never make it to their destination, fewer hatch, and even fewer still live to any appreciable age. It is really a waste."

Darula steps from the water and suns herself on the sand a strange mix of concern and indignation over the plight of the people, and wildlife, yet enjoying herself and feeling as though laying in the sun at the moment is the most important thing.

"I can take other shapes yes. Such abilities are useful, and even fun."

"No, I am not able to imitate specific people. It was merely an image I had in my mind."

"The people of the islands have a rich olive skin tone, and dark hair with dark eyes."

Darula begins to shimmer before you and takes shape and form like one of the supposed islanders for you to mimic. After a short while she transforms back into the giant blueish skinned woman she first appeared as.

"Sadly I know little of their language. These islands are a loosely allied federation of independent tribes or clans I guess you could say. They each have a leader and the leaders meet regularly as a Council. They are an emerging group, aware that the islands possess rich trade resources that other nations seek to exploit. As time goes on this may get worse. The trade that already exists is preyed upon heavily by piracy and there are many who come to the islands to take what is not theirs, taking rare plants and animals, chopping down trees, or capturing and enslaving the people. The waters are filled with fish, turtles, birds, whales and other sealife. Other nations hunt these creatures. Akluzzar is of course concerned about the turtle life, and some of these islands are where the dragon turtles lay their eggs. They lay them in secret nests, and leave them so that they do not draw attention. Apparently this is why Akluzzar has requested that I ask for your assistance. But back to the locals. I believe they call their lands Ko Pra, although many of the people have additional names for their islands or parts of them. "

"This one has quite the flair for the dramatic." She laughs and there is a sparkle in her eye as she observes Tavros' antics.

"Smoke may very well mean the habitation of some islanders. This is good."

She wades out further into the water and begins to swim, moving with an unearthly grace through the water.

"Lucina, I am not so much worried about their views of me, but the responsibility of my power can be tiresome. I wish to enjoy my existence."

Lucina you get the idea she isn't lying but just is capricious, perhaps mischievous, unpredictable, and just sort of a 'live in the moment' sort of being, not interested in getting involved in mortal affairs. That is your best guess based on her tone, demeanor, and what little you know of geniekind from the legends.

"Anyone care for a swim? The water is amazing!"

The large blue woman bows back to Tavros. She eyes him quizzically as he stomps up the beach to a tree.

Tavros you see smoke from far off across the island.

Darula stretches in the sun and wades out into the water ankle deep and sighs happily. She wears a significant amount of gold, silver and precious gem encrusted jewelry, which sparkles and glitters in the clear sky.

"I am not a turtle, but Akluzzar is real. Akluzzar and I work together as a team. It was my voice all along who spoke to you. Akluzzar merely plays the visual role. I am sorry for the deception. I normally remain invisible, but I was drawn to the artistry your group exhibited. After discussion, Akluzzar and I decided we would engage you in this endeavor. We could have revealed the truth, but people have a funny way of reacting as it is to a dragon turtle, much less one of the Marida."

At that, a large woman appears, shimmering into view. Her eyes are deep blue, shimmering like the sea. Her teeth are like pearls in her broad smile. Among those who consider the human and similar forms attractive, she would be considered beautiful. Long bluish-green hair flows from her head. She towers over you at sixteen feet tall, and her body is muscular and lithe like a swimmer's body. She holds her hand palm upright, and a jet of water shoots straight up into the sky sixty feet and then plummets back to the earth, raining down like a small fountain, splashing on the shore and spattering the group with droplets of water and sand. She laughs heartily.