The Clayshaper

For the unique item, see Clayshaper.

The Clayshaper, also known as Ahkeli, is a historical figure in Wraeclast. 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

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.

According to , Ahkeli "bid" the Maraketh to seek "relics of power", which somehow aided them in the battle against the Lightless.

Death and legacy

According to Kalandra, Ahkeli took refuge at the Lake of Kalandra at some point, but the exact time frame is unknown.

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".

The also serves as an epitaph for her death prior to the end of the Winter of the World.

Other

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.

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.

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.