So many strange people! And what were the Otters doing!? Oh, my! The Eccliarchs wouldn't care for that...
Other than the unfortunate sea goat incident, things were going well. A trader reported the Rain People had a line on a new supply of shells. While none of the people were lining up to follow Sakura-Do, there was no obvious hostility. Even the Otters seemed simply ignorant of the insult they had proffered.
Of the many gathered, the Pfilghol seemed the most likely converts, and the Rain People might actually be some manner of elemental, and thus, strictly speaking, unable to be saved. The others were either biologically or culturally unlikely to fit easily into Sakura-Do.
But now, for the big announcement! Marcion made a loud chime with their speaking-leg.
"We of the World Garden are pleases to meet all of our neighbors and share our technology and gifts with you all!
But today, just recently, I have been able to confirm a great new development! The Holy Divine Nacres have condescended to allow us to build a holdfast for them in Dashasham! We can now expect to be in regular contact with the very beings who gave The First Prophets the technology to create The World Garden!"
They waited for applause, which at least came in the form if chirping from the Hermit Crab attendants