A New Era in D'ni: The Explorers' Emporium
On Thursday, December 5, 2024 (9680 Leevobro 8), in a ceremony held in Chiso Preniv that was also announced on Cyan’s X and Bluesky feeds, Ella Darrington (Semjay) and Patrick Dulebohn gave a speech (a transcript of which you can read below), then unveiled the linking book to the Explorers' Emporium.
The Emporium, established by archaeologist Ella Darrington, is the only retail establishment in the Cavern, with a wide range of goods for sale to the discerning explorer. It is located in some vacant cottages found in a neighborhood away from the publicly available ones, refurbished in the latest Art-Nouveau style. Rumors of smuggled artifacts are, at this time, wholly unsubstantiated.
The Emporium is a personal instance; visiting it will save a link in your Nexus. To visit with friends, you will need to go through Chiso Preniv and use the share panel, or send an invite with your KI.
Calum Traveler posted a chatlog on the Beneath forums. Minasunda made a video of the event.
[Links to more videos and posts will be added at a later time.]
Speech transcript
Patrick Dulebohn:
Welcome back here to Chiso Preniv, everyone! I know it's been awhile since we've had one of these get togethers, but I'm glad to see the turnout as strong as ever!
2024 has been a rough year for many of us, and as such, much of the work we've been doing has gone a bit slower. Thanks largely to you all and your unwavering support, we press on and continue our goal of restoring D'ni Ages and new areas of the cavern. It is the latter that brings us here today.
Our guest of honor is a relatively new face to the restoration, but has been a denizen of the cavern for quite awhile. She is responsible for restoring what you will be seeing today. I've only had the pleasure of meeting her last month, introduced by Semjay, but I'm excited to see what she will present to us ... since I wasn't allowed a sneak peek! Ha!
Without further delay, I would like to introduce to you all ... Ella Darrington!
Ella Darrington:
Thank you Patrick. Semjay and I are absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of people here! Thank you, everyone!
It means a lot to us, knowing that we have your support. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved in bringing this new area to MOULa.
Also, thank you in advance, to those of you who are filming this event - it is really interesting to see people play through our creations and to hear their comments as they play.
The Explorers' Emporium is the only retail establishment in the Cavern. I have a wide range of goods for sale to the discerning explorer. I do not stock cheap rubbish. There are many artisan crafted items - some have been made and supplied by some lovely people here today! (I'll take off my 10 percent commission, of course). All types of currency are accepted - if you can pay by chip and pin.
The Emporium is located in some vacant cottages I found in a distant neighbourhood and I have refurbished them in the latest Art-Nouveau style. But it isn't quite finished. There are still some deliveries waiting to be unpacked.
Please stay out of my private apartment - unless you are the contractor come to refurbish my bathroom (the recent plumbing disaster has ruined the floor). Oh, and if you go into the cellar, it is at your own risk. All breakages must be paid for.
So now ... it gives me great pleasure to declare the Explorers' Emporium well and truly open!
Now, if you wouldn't mind, I'll link through first and unlock the front door ready for your arrival!