Object

Small Off-Center Fountain at Lutan's Centerplace

A modest, delicately crafted fountain sits off-center within Lutan’s Centerplace on Ligon. Its gentle water flow weaves a serene, ritualistic ambiance amid the tense formal greeting between Captain Picard, Counselor Troi, Lutan, and others. The fountain’s quiet presence anchors the space with tradition and reverence, underscoring the Ligonian society’s deep respect for honor during the intricate cultural ceremony unfolding around it.

3 appearances

Purpose

To create a tranquil, ritualistic atmosphere that emphasizes Ligonian cultural values of honor and tradition during ceremonial events.

Significance

The fountain embodies the solemnity and weight of Lutan’s ritual welcome, its steady flow mirroring the persistent cultural codes that govern the tense negotiations and social dynamics central to the narrative.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S1E4 · Code of Honor

Lutan’s Ritual Welcome and the Abduction’s Weight

The small, off-center fountain in the Centerplace contributes to the event’s zen-like, ritualistic atmosphere, underscoring the Ligonians’ reverence for tradition and calm formality amidst underlying tension. Its gentle water flow contrasts with the charged diplomatic encounter, symbolizing an ideal of serene honor.

Before: Functioning, positioned centrally within the enclosed Centerplace, undisturbed.

After: Remains functional and undisturbed as the diplomatic and ritual proceedings continue.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Picard Navigates Lutan’s Ritual Abduction and Honor Code

The small off-center fountain quietly anchors the ritualistic ambiance of Lutan’s Centerplace, contributing to the zen-like solemnity that envelops this tense diplomatic encounter. Though not actively interacted with, it symbolizes the cultural gravity and serene surface beneath underlying conflict.

Before: Situated centrally in Lutan’s Centerplace; intact and flowing gently.

After: Unchanged; continues to provide a calm backdrop amid tension.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Picard’s Diplomatic Standoff and Lutan’s Banquet Invitation

The small off-center fountain within Lutan’s Centerplace provides a serene and ritualistic ambiance, subtly contrasting with the tension of the diplomatic encounter and underscoring the cultural weight of the space.

Before: Clean, gently flowing, centrally located within the enclosed Centerplace.

After: Unchanged; continues to flow quietly as the diplomatic exchange unfolds.

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