Calia Whorl — Wine Spider and the Turquoise Scepter

The story of Calia Whorl

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

Her wine cape is embroidered with turquoise circles that echo the patterned armor behind her. Calia was chosen as procession marshal for her clear instructions and her refusal to hurry people who need more time. The scepter was described as ceremonial, which she now suspects was an optimistic summary rather than a complete explanation.

A groundskeeper finds an old engraving beneath its grip. The scepter copies the pattern nearest its holder's heart into the public gardens. Calia's cape has supplied an elegant design with no allowance for benches, maintenance access, or the people who use the shortest route to reach the morning tram.

She could change clothes and impose another arrangement, but that would leave the same problem waiting for the next marshal. Calia asks the grounds crew to mark the essential paths on a plain cloth. Residents add the resting places they need, and the musicians mark enough space to unload their instruments safely.

The next morning, the garden follows the cloth rather than her cape. Calia locks the scepter's active setting and attaches a written explanation before returning it. The procession winds through an arrangement less symmetrical than the first one. From the bandstand, however, she can see people arriving by every path without having to step through a flowerbed.

Explore the artwork on DeviantArt

Discover more character artwork in Creationfan’s store. Check the individual listings for current prices, availability, file contents, and usage rights.