For the Captain

[zaph_redmantis]

Squiddles,

I believe this is a must-read for you:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Saints_and_Madmen

Squid's are prominent throughout the book. And Ambergris' ruler was a Cappan. Stick a mantis in there and I'd be in State College sweeping the remains of the Gate and the Jawbone for bugs.

Zaph