Yeah, this was the NPC ClueHammer being used liberally to bring the PC's back to the plotline. I think every DM has had that "how can I get things back on track" moment, and Celia was pretty much perfect (and like Rich likes to do, it wasn't what fans expected).
Sounds like the plot is about to get back into gear. Get outside the range of the Cloister spell, contact Hinjo's fleet, ressurect Roy, and get back to the business of saving the world.