The Clayshaper

For the unique item, see Clayshaper.

The Clayshaper, also known as Ahkeli, is a historical figure in Wraeclast. She is depicted in the Divination Card The Rite of ElementsThe Rite of Elements5Level 21 Golem Gem
CorruptedA mind as quick as lightning,
fists as hard as stone,
a heart that burns with fury,
and eyes that chill to the bone. as having long, red hair, and wearing white robes. She is an important figure in the histories of the Proto-Vaal (the civilization to whom she belonged to), the Maraketh, and the Order of the Djinn.

Lore

Early Life - the Proto-Vaal Civilization

The Clayshaper was a member of the ill-fated Proto-Vaal civilization. her story is told in the rings Ahkeli's MeadowAhkeli's Meadow
Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength
5% increased maximum Energy Shield
5% increased maximum LifeWhere once had stood a village, lay naught but splinters.
Some had once been her home.
Some had once been her creations.
Some had once been her family.This item can be combined with a Mountain and Valley ring at a Vendor., Ahkeli's MountainAhkeli's Mountain
Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength
5% increased maximum Energy Shield
5% increased maximum LifeFleeing the destruction set upon her home,
the Clayshaper sought safety in the clouds of ash above.This item can be combined with a Meadow and Valley ring at a Vendor., and Ahkeli's ValleyAhkeli's Valley
Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength
5% increased maximum Energy Shield
5% increased maximum LifeThe river, once fertile and fresh,
and flowing briskly to the sea,
now stood, stained, at a standstill.
Dammed by the coagulating dead.This item can be combined with a Meadow and Mountain ring at a Vendor.. Destruction was "set upon her home", causing the demise of her home, "creations", and family. She fled to the "clouds of ash above". These events may be depicted in several murals found across the Proto-Vaal ruins, which can be found here.

The Winter of the World and founding of the Order of the Djinn

As described by s, Ahkeli came to meet surviving members of the Maraketh in the Vastiri Plains. They agreed to an alliance, uniting against an invasion/attack by the Lightless, whose appearance is correlated with the catastrophic events that led to the death of her family.

As a way to fight back against the Lightless, Ahkeli pioneered the art of creating golems, whom she created wielding the Clayshaper. According to , Ahkeli "bid" the Maraketh to seek "relics of power", which somewhow aided them in the battle against the Lightless.

s refer to Ahkeli as an "Honoured Founder". Thus, it is clear that Ahkeli, through her alliance with the Maraketh in conjunction with her golems, earned her credit as the Founder of some collective.. It is known that all the Scarabs are all created by the Order of the Djinn to memorialize some important member in their organization's history. Note the specific use of the word "Order" used in the Rusted Scarab during the first encounter between her and the Maraketh. Thus, it can be theorized that Ahkeli was one of the original founders of the Order of the Djinn, along with the Maraketh in reaction to the Lightless threat.

The Gilded Abyss Scarab uses a very specific wording: "the fate of your people will never befall another." We know that Ahkeli's "people" were the Proto-Vaal, and that the fate that befell them was described across several murals found in their ruins. Ahkeli's "efforts" helped resist the Lightless attacks. Therefore, we can ascertain that it was specifically the Lightless that nearly wiped out the Proto-Vaal, and not just weather events such as the "clouds of ash".

Of course, the s also imply her death. She seems to have died by an unknown cause at some point before the conclusion of the Winter of the World.

Other

Ahkeli is depicted in The Rite of ElementsThe Rite of Elements5Level 21 Golem Gem
CorruptedA mind as quick as lightning,
fists as hard as stone,
a heart that burns with fury,
and eyes that chill to the bone. wielding Clayshaper, creating golems of every type. Note that every type of golem is accounted for - except Summon Carrion GolemSummon Carrion GolemPhysical, Minion, Spell, Golem
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (30-54) Mana
Cooldown Time: 6.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 34Summons a Carrion Golem that grants added physical damage for your non-golem minions. The Carrion Golem attacks with a series of slashes that increase in speed and damage, as well as a cascade of bone spikes, and deals more damage for each of your non-golem minions near it.Maximum 1 Summoned Golem
Golems deal 5% more Damage per Non-Golem Minion near them, up to 50%
Golems grant (7-27) to (11-41) additional Physical Damage for Non-Golem Minions

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(1-20)% increased Buff EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..

At the end of an Abyss encounter, Kalandra states: "Often, it is our own creations that destroy us in the end." It is unknown exactly what she means. It is known that Ahkeli eventually died, as it stated on the before the conclusion of some conflict (they wouldn't have to explain the "Winter of the World" if Ahkeli had witnessed it) by an unknown cause. Kalandra seems to imply that Ahkeli died at the hands of her own golems, but no other evidence supports this theory. Of course, she could be referring to the Lightless, as they were the ones "destroyed", but it is unlikely that Ahkeli or the Maraketh were created by them. It is also unknown from where or whom did the Lightless originate from.

To create her golems, Ahkeli seems to be tapping into some Primordial force, connected with the rocks and the land, (consider the connection with the rocks the Proto-Vaal had been ordering to be quarried) judging by the Primordial modifier found on many golem-related unique items.

According to Kalandra, Ahkeli took refuge at the Lake at some point. It is unknown whether this was during their initial attack (specifically, if feeling to the "clouds of ash above" led to the Lake) or if this was at a nonspecific point during her war with the Lightless.

As evidenced by , Ahkeli had already begun creating 'something' before her home was destroyed. It is likely that this was hobby or artisinal craft, turned practical when driven by necessity.

Related items

Item	Effect(s)	Flavour Text
Ahkeli's MeadowAhkeli's Meadow Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum LifeWhere once had stood a village, lay naught but splinters. Some had once been her home. Some had once been her creations. Some had once been her family.This item can be combined with a Mountain and Valley ring at a Vendor.	N/A	Where once had stood a village, lay naught but splinters. Some had once been her home. Some had once been her creations. Some had once been her family.
Ahkeli's MountainAhkeli's Mountain Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum LifeFleeing the destruction set upon her home, the Clayshaper sought safety in the clouds of ash above.This item can be combined with a Meadow and Valley ring at a Vendor.	N/A	Fleeing the destruction set upon her home, the Clayshaper sought safety in the clouds of ash above.
Ahkeli's ValleyAhkeli's Valley Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum LifeThe river, once fertile and fresh, and flowing briskly to the sea, now stood, stained, at a standstill. Dammed by the coagulating dead.This item can be combined with a Meadow and Mountain ring at a Vendor.	N/A	The river, once fertile and fresh, and flowing briskly to the sea, now stood, stained, at a standstill. Dammed by the coagulating dead.
ClayshaperClayshaper Rock BreakerOne Handed Mace Physical Damage: (61-67) to (103-109) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.24-1.26) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 41, 134 Str15% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdGrants Level 12 Summon Stone Golem Skill Adds (24-30) to (34-40) Physical Damage (8-10)% increased Attack Speed +1 to maximum number of Summoned Golems Golems have (96-120) to (132-160) Added Attack Physical DamageThere is nothing, flesh, spirit, or stone Free from our hunger for dominion.	N/A	There is nothing, flesh, spirit, or stone Free from our hunger for dominion.
The Rite of ElementsThe Rite of Elements5Level 21 Golem Gem CorruptedA mind as quick as lightning, fists as hard as stone, a heart that burns with fury, and eyes that chill to the bone.	Level 21 Golem Gem Corrupted	A mind as quick as lightning, fists as hard as stone, a heart that burns with fury, and eyes that chill to the bone.