Lai¶
Lai (pronounced "lie") is the Aspect of Warmth, and one of the four non-Elder/Great Major Aspects. He is a foil to Loe, the Aspect of Cold, and he is the father of Lailoehn, Aspect of Fire.
| Titles | Brightwyrm |
| Classification | Major Aspect |
| Family | Primal Tree (Parent/Creator) Other Major Aspects (Siblings) Lailoehn (Son) |
| Gender | Masculine (he/him) |
| Devotion Site | Shrine of Eternal Flame |
Description¶
Lai's passage in Theogony Volume II reads:
Brightwyrm Lai, Aspect of Warmth
Lai brought the joy of warmth into our lives, and reflects that warmth in his sunny disposition. Lai is by far the most cheerful and accommodating Aspect, and is known for his easy-going nature even amongst mortals.
Lai's feud with Loe is a central part of both Aspects' characters, a constant struggle between Warmth and Cold to encompass more of the climate.
Lai's physical form is that of a fiery axolotl.
Color/Build Scheme¶
Lai is associated with the many colors of his sacred chromatic flame, but in particular, his builds often utilize red, orange, yellow, blues, and purple, as well as a Taihryte/Taihryte brick base. These builds often depict a chromatic flame itself.
History¶
Lai is one of the Major Aspects, all believed to have been created by the Primal Tree before the creation of Drehmari and the start of the First Avihm.
At one point, Lai and Loe were great friends, working together to create various magical tools. The two were worshipped in the region of Merijool, with Lai worshipped in the west and Loe in the east. The two seem to have been on the same side of the Divine Schism, hinting that they were still friends through late Av2, but for unclear reasons, they developed a bitter feud at some point in the years later.
Lai also had a foothold in Faehrcyle, particularly around the volcanic Totoron Lakes region.
Devotion Guide¶
Lai's devotion site is the Shrine of Eternal Flame in northwestern Merijool.
Lai's devotion altar is located in the center of the pyramid, along with the devotion hint book Getting Warmer?. Low-level offerings are strewn about the area, including gunpowder, campfires, and lanterns. The hint book leads to higher-level offerings, and reads:
Kind Traveler,
Though this sacred flame once burned longer and brighter than any other, it has sadly been extinguished.
But there are still many other sacred flames burning in Merijool. If you find one, leave an offering to Lai beneath.
Our faith is what stops this land from freezing!
Signed, Pilgrim of the South
Better offerings can be discovered underneath the multicolored flames present throughout western Merijool.
Accepted Offerings
| Value | Items |
|---|---|
| Liked | Lantern Campfire Gunpowder |
| Loved | Jack o'Lantern Magma Cream |
| Adored | Lava Bucket Music Disc (Wait) |
Devotion Rewards
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| Lvl 1 | Ardorbrand +0 |
| Lvl 2 | 1 of each dye color |
| Lvl 3 | 64x Cooked Mutton |
| Lvl 4 | Ardorbrand +1 |
| Lvl 5 | 3x Dispenser 32x Fire Charge |
| Lvl 6 | Long-lasting Potion of Fire Resistance (16:00) |
| Lvl 7 | Ardorbrand +2 |
| Lvl 8 | Runic Book (Fire Aspect II & Flame) |
| Lvl 9 | Celestial Chondrule |
| Lvl 10 | Ardorbrand +3 |
Lai's relic is Ardorbrand, a flaming sword which grants increasing flat boosts to attack damage.
Ardorbrand Details
| Relic Name | Stat Modifiers | Lore Text |
|---|---|---|
| Ardorbrand +0 | +1 Attack Damage | Warmth exists in many things, spreading with increased intensity. May it sweep through your heart as your piety deepens. |
| Ardorbrand +1 | +2 Attack Damage | Warmth exists in many things, spreading with increased intensity. Your fervor for Lai, the Brightwyrm, glows brighter. |
| Ardorbrand +2 | +3 Attack Damage | Warmth exists in many things, spreading with increased intensity. The Brightwyrm glows with ferocity in your mind. |
| Ardorbrand +3 | +4 Attack Damage | Your endless enthusiasm and passion for the Aspect of Warmth glows brighter than the embered blade you wield. Don't let yourself be consumed in the beautiful, devouring flame. |
Late-Game Info¶
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Like the other Major Aspects, Lai has a significant footprint on Lo'Dahr.
Lai has a secondary shrine and room in Ytaj, which features a massive chromatic, sacred flame of various stained glass colors.
Lai's Domain is a massive volcano in the far northeast of the moon, home to the Brightwyrm's Caldarium, the site of his trial.
In Naharja, a Pet Store sells an easter egg item: a glowing, invulnerable axolotl simply named "Lai", intended to represent the Aspect himself.