The Clayshaper

For the unique item, see Clayshaper.

The Clayshaper, also known as Ahkeli, is a historical figure in Wraeclast. She was an important figure in the histories of the primeval civilization, the Maraketh, and the Order of the Djinn.

Lore

Fall of the primeval civilization

The Clayshaper was a member of the ill-fated primeval civilization, and her story is told in the rings bearing her name: 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.. The stories depict the destruction of her home, creations, and family, and her subsequent exodus from her homeland to an unspecified mountain. These events also parallel the events depicted in several murals found across the Primeval Ruins.

The Maraketh and the Winter of the World

After leaving her mountain refuge, Ahkeli met surviving tribespeople of the Maraketh. Forming an alliance, they drove back hordes of Lightess invading the Vastiri Plains utilizing "relics of power" related to the Three Sisters.

These events are documented on the and .

Death and legacy

According to Kalandra, Ahkeli took refuge at the Lake of Kalandra at some point - "The Clayshaper once took refuge here... for a time." - but the exact time frame of this event is unknown.

The serves as an epitaph for her death and role in the Winter of the World. Ahkeli is referred to as "Honoured Founder" in reference to the Order of the Djinn, a collective known to immortalize their notable members' stories through scarabs.

The line "The fate of your people will never befall another." is also a reference to the fall of the primeval civilization, and relates to the mission of the Order of the Djinn in "[the people of Wraeclast from themselves]".

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.