eternitymods: (Default)
Melodies Of Eternity Moderators ([personal profile] eternitymods) wrote in [community profile] melodiesofeternity2018-08-12 07:13 pm

Event || The Festival of Light

Who: Everyone!
When: August 18th - 25th
Where: The Empire
What: The Festival of Light is here! Feel free to use any of these prompts. NPCs tag will come sometimes this week. Please mention it in your top-level if you'd rather not be tagged by a random NPC.
Warnings/Notes: N/A

EXPOSITION OF THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
— Third District || August 18th – August 25th || 10:00 to 23:00 —

The museums in the 03rd District are open to visitors and are home to many relics predating written history. A lot of those old relics are items of archaeological interest or look like they could be really advanced technologies if they weren't broken beyond repair. Prototypes for Magitek Armor of a new age are exposed, alongside fragments of what are believed to belong to the legendary WEAPONs, machines that belong to the same category than Ultima WEAPON.

The section for Eidolons has all the Eidolons the characters have met so far as well as others yet undiscovered displaying on a gigantic wall-covering painting. The largest Eidolon on the painting appears to be a dragon some characters may recognize as Bahamut, he is so big he dwarves the other Eidolons and should one pay attention, his wings are actually the background of the painting.

Interestingly, someone has doodled something that looks like Ultros over Leviathan on the painting...


SUNNY STARLIGHT
— Ninth District || August 22nd – August 25th || 07:00 to 19:00 —

Do you really believe because it’s summer, you can escape the beauty and magnificence of Christmas? Think again. There is one thing all the nations on Vaikuntha are of one mind on: the wait from the December 26th of a year to the December 24th of the next is too long. This is why a band of Moogles, Lalafells, Bangaas and Zoras from all across the Empire have occupied half of the Ninth District. Decorated trees, Christmas music, people dressed as Santa Claus (and probably dying because of the heat), fake gift boxes as well as a very large and pretty box for donations all await you!

Kids below the age of 15 will all receive a gift if they come: plushies made in the likeness of the main villains of numbered Final Fantasy games! And when you press the button hidden on their stomach, they speak a random line. Who doesn't want a Sephiroth plushie saying "You are a puppet" or a Jecht one repeating "Cry, cry, cry" all day long?

It's like a dream come true!


MIDNIGHT AIRSHIP
— Twelfth District || August 20th – August 24th || 23:00 to 06:00 —

For the late sleepers, it is possible to board a special airship prepared by Hypellos to party up in the sky. The Airship flies all around the Imperial Territories and should characters so desire, they can ask to stop by one of the two other cities. Whether they want to dance, to eat or to enjoy the view, it might be a very fun and relaxing activity. It is also a very good place from where to watch the fireworks… Or to scout for an incoming Tarutaru and her weapon toy.

Note that all the personnel onboard are Hypellos. They are very serviceable and nice, but can try the patience of those not used to their accent. Of note, one Hypello is green and appears to be angrily stalking anyone heading for the "Sunny Starlight" event. He is quite sneaky though and will always manage to get away before being approached.


MOGNET EXPOSITION
— Ninth District || August 22nd – August August 25th || 07:00 to 19:00 —

The half of the Ninth District not occupied by Christmas fanatics is occupied by the Moogles working for the Imperial section of Mognet. Split for the regular Mognet for a decade, Imperial Mognet has managed to thrive. Imperial iMog Slates have all sorts of functions other iMog Slates could only dream of, such as games, grammar check and that kind of stuff. All of those things can be visited at the exposition! Not only that, but the Moogles are also putting on display things that have nothing to do with Mognet but more to do with Moogles themselves.

Come and visit the exposition to discover the rich and amazing culture of the Moogles! Kupo Nuts, Fur Dye, Fake Kupo Nuts, Pom Shiner, Carved Kupo Nuts, booklets titled "How to Use Your Cuteness to Exploit People," Mognet Bags, Deluxe Kupo Nuts, Sheets to Prepare Future Strikes, Mog Beds, Explosive Kupo Nuts, Kupo Champagne—

There is no end to what might be learned from Moogles!


CHOCOBO RACES
— Sen Riqeaux || August 23rd || 15:00 to 20:00 —

A Chocobo Race will be held all around the city! Will you compete? Shall you win? There are no prizes as all the money earned through the race is given to the Safety of Sparks Golsaucia movement. Those participating can bring their own Chocobo or get a temporary one from the people organizing the race. It will be a very bad Chocobo though, so they shouldn’t expect to win… Beware the Hamsters and Marlboro during the race though. It’d be a real shame to end up getting eaten while racing.


SHOPPING
— City's Outskirts || August 18th – August 25th || 07:00 - 20:00 —

On the city's outskirts are all manners of stalls by shoppers eager to make some money. You can find everything there: plushies, food, clothes, souvenirs, books and even cosmetics. Why, one of the merchant is even selling contact lenses covering nearly all of the rainbow's spectrum aside from green while another sells all kind of swords, even the supposed legendary Excalibur! This might be the perfect place to take on O'aka's Quest if you so wish!


MINI SPARKS GOLSAUCIA
— Eleventh District || August 19th – August 24th || Anytime —

Specially for the festival, stallholders from Sparks Golsaucia were invited and brought a few attractions to display what they can do. Noticeably, there is a shooting stand—Once again, a treasure chest game where characters are presented with ten chests and can open only one-- Prizes range from one Gils to gigantic plushies. The novelty this year is something called the "Kupo Boxes," Boxes you punch open and you get something: perhaps something wonderful like a 1 million gil ticket, more often than not though absolutely nothing. Will you try your chance? Be careful, your wallet might not survive it.


TOURNAMENTS
— Tenth District || August 19th – August 23rd || 10:00/15:00/20:00 —

There is a Blitzball Competition taking place during the Festival of Light! Characters are free to go and watch the matches, so long as they can pay for the tickets. At the same time, a Triple Triad competition is taking place. Characters are free to enter the Triple Triad tournament if they so wish. Characters who know Triple Triads have decent chances to win. And even if your characters lose, what matters is trying, right? There are no prizes to be won, as all money goes to the Triple Triad For Everyone associations.


CULINARY ATTRACTIONS
— Second District || August 18th – August 25th || 12:00 to 13:30 / 19:00 to 21:00 —

What would a festival be without free food and banquets? Not really a festival. In the fourteenth district, there is a banquet and many stands held by people from all over the Empire. All kind of food can be found here-- Refined food, pastries, cakes, cooked meals, etc. It's virtually impossible not to find something to like in all of this, and it's all free! There are, however, guards standing around on the lookout for Gourmands who would be tempted to ruin the fun for everyone. After what happened two years ago, better be careful.


THE OPERA
— Ninth District || August 18th - August 24th || 22:00 —

There is an opera every day for all to see for free, titled "A Goddess's Tears." It is a retelling of the creation myth, but shown from the (presumed) perspective of the Goddess of Death. The play depicts the Goddess as someone who started out as a rather sweet person, but whose life took such terrible turns she wished to die and resented life. Yet, death was too scary of a prospect for her and she couldn't choose what was better, Life or Death. As the play progresses, she decides both are equally terrible and resolves to create a world where those very notions shall no longer exist.

As the play unfolds, toward the ends the story becomes what people are more familiar with. However, rather than letting her die wordlessly, the four heroes appease the Goddess's soul by singing. As the four heroes sing, the Goddess smiles and sheds a single tear before passing away. It is said the play is very emotional, sensible people might want to pass on it.


HOUSING
— Fourteenth District || August 17th - August 27th || Anytime —

Before, after and during the Festival of Light, the characters will all need a place where they can rest. Thankfully for them, people coming with the Curti Center delegation are all given the keys to stay in one of the abandoned houses in the 14th District. Truth to be told however, those house look anything but abandoned. Why, it's as if people had been living in them up until very recently, given how either clean and ordered they are for some, or chaotic and neglected they are for others (Characters who were present in Melodies of Life will be able to notice the houses are nearly identical to what they were just before the time skip during endgame, though there are a few eerie differences).

At least, it's a good place to sleep!


ARDYNIAN DISCOVERY
— Fifteenth District || August 18th – August 25th || 10:00, 15:00, 20:00 —

Everyday, it will be possible to get wheeled motor vehicle driven by imperial soldiers and go visit one of the other cities, case in point, Ardynia! Not much is done over there for the Festival of Light, but it is worth checking out, if only for the Wizard and Jester Jobs. It is a thriving city with people from all over the Empire, and it appears to be something of a shopping center for the imperial region.

And most importantly, discover the official headwear of Ardynia: the Fedora! It is said Archaeologists have imported this fashion trend to Ardynia when they pass by, but none know whether this is true or not. While most citizens have enough senses not to actually wear this dreaded hat, those who do wear it really look dumb doing so. And those who don't look dumb look like they'd make jokes about your pet's untimely demise while you're still crying about it.

Perhaps is is best to stay away.


PARASRAYA DISCOVERY
— Fifteenth District || August 18th – August 25th || 10:00, 15:00, 20:00 —

Everyday, it will be possible to get wheeled motor vehicle driven by imperial soldiers and go visit one of the other cities, case in point, Parasraya! Not much is done over there for the Festival of Light, but it is worth checking out, if only for the Archaeologist and Catmancer Jobs, as well as the Weapon Master Association. It is a technologically advanced yet small and cozy city...

... If it wasn't for a tragedy plaguing the city: cats, cats everywhere. If the meowing doesn't kill you, the constant flow of cats asking to be pet, fed and to sit on your lap might. You may even encounter a few tired citizens paying you money to take care of the cat infestation around their house. Others however are really defensive of the cats and will hunt anyone trying to bring harm to them. Of course, the source of all these cat-related troubles can be traced back to the origins of the Catmancer guild.

But, perhaps it is a story best left for another day.


FIREWORKS
— First District || August 18th – August 24th || Midnight —

Fireworks will be launched from the Castle starting 00:00 and will end at 01:00, everyday of the Festival. No matter where you are in the city, anyone should be able to watch them with ease if they so wish. Unfortunately, it means falling asleep before midnight may be a bit hard with all the noise. On the 25th, characters will be with dining with the Empress as the fireworks happen.
eternitynpcs: (Jessie)

III

[personal profile] eternitynpcs 2018-08-17 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Demyx found Jessie right behind him, rushing towards the Starlight decorations. With the two running in opposing directions, she walked straight into him, bouncing back from the impact and nearly falling backwards.

"Erm. ...Are you alright?" She pulled back a strand of hair that had fallen out of place.
Edited 2018-08-17 20:19 (UTC)
eternitynpcs: (Jessie)

[personal profile] eternitynpcs 2018-08-17 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Covering oneself in a pile of cats is a popular tourist attraction. Even Jessie has found herself with a bit fat one napping on her lap while she holds a tiny white kitten in her hands.]

You need a name, don't you, kitty? [She might just about to cry from how sleepy this cat that has not properly known how to cat yet looks. She pets its head.]

Does she look like a Dolce to you?
Edited 2018-08-17 20:19 (UTC)

[personal profile] 4got10 2018-08-17 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yes. That's actually a lot better. At least the poor animal doesn't have to suffer from it.]

I'd think it'd be easier to eat, at least.

[Yes. Better.]

[personal profile] 4got10 2018-08-17 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Bonnie sure is agile. Chara's almost a little surprised; despite their size, agility wasn't something they would have been sure about for the moogles until they saw it.

"It's alright," Chara replies, smiling. "I'm the bigger of us. I probably should've kept a better eye out."

Chara looks around, smiling. "You guys are pretty amazing, huh? You're pretty inventive, at least. Are you from this world, like the other moogles?"

[personal profile] 4got10 2018-08-17 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Really?

[Chara says teasingly, tossing another bit in their mouth.]

I feel pretty much ready to take on the world right now! Think it might be a wonder food.

[personal profile] 4got10 2018-08-17 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well now that they've actually managed to catch up with them, the hypello sure seems spirited. Or maybe they lack spirit, considering their muttering.

Chara could only guess as to why the hypello is so adamant about trying to keep Starlight - is that what they call Christmas here? That's what it's seemed like - from coming. They're pretty sure that they've seen, or read, this scenario before, but they can't tell quite where.

There's an urge to just keep tailing them, but really who knows when they might actually have a chance to talk to them instead of letting them get away again.]


I don't know, partner. I've kind of liked what I've seen of Starlight.
princeandscholar: (Disturbed)

[personal profile] princeandscholar 2018-08-17 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I... [Orcelito startles, the cup coming down on the saucer with a rattle. He's used to hearing such things from Kiliko, but... no one else has presumed as much here. Beside him, Mari has fallen silent.]

Excuse me? [Orcelito turns and manages a polite smile. Since it's a woman and he's in a foreign country, he doesn't want to seem aggressive, but his expression is tight. Under the table, his fingers rest on the cover of his grimoire.]
garyoutensei: (oooh she's a killer machine)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-17 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"You can just leave, too. Put it out of your mind," strange that Baiken of all people was suggesting such a passive approach to the problem.
spaceforged: (pic#12502189)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-08-17 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I did notice that. [He glances to the moogles fluttering about and signals to Wimbledon. The stately looking moogle motions to Sven. Once they're gone he speaks,]

...You handled the team as best as you could given the circumstances. I'm sorry you had to, but I'm glad to see what you did.

[His hand stills on the cosmic wolf's back and he watches Keith's face very closely. What he has to say is about to get very personal. It tends to do that with them. Shiro steps closer, his voice lower.]

Keith, you don't have to lead them like me or connect them like Hunk. You're you. Lead and bond like you. There are five of you for a reason. It's just four right now but you all hold each other up.

That's what Voltron is. This is what you've been training for. You will never be alone again. Not as long as we're here. We'll stand with you. ...and I won't leave again if it's my choice.
garyoutensei: (lady luck is a greedy bitch)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-17 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Never said I disagree. I'm just amused, is all. Never took you for a foodie.
garyoutensei: (along the paths of hate a warrior wander)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-17 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
-The hand that reached to accept it was trembling, having to grip tightly to the pipe just to hold it, her knuckles quickly going white from the tension.-
spaceforged: (pic#12502972)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-08-17 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
It also means when names aren't greyed out and messages can be sent...something like this is happening. [He attempts to bring his arm down and up against his chest. The cats all transfer from his arm to his chest.

Oh, he just can't win. It draws a twitch of a smile out of him. He looks up with a wry smile.]


I don't think I'll have to tell Noct anything. If he comes out here to investigate they'll swarm him. They know one of their own, I guess.
garyoutensei: (youngbloods are hungry)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-17 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"Get me... out of here," she spoke quietly, strained, and with shame clouding her tone. She didn't want to be helped, like this, to be seen this weak, but her legs were having trouble moving. Crawling through that rubble, unable to walk, dragging herself with one hand...

No. That wasn't here. She forced her eye open, with a small gasp, the hand on the rail now clinging to Finn's jacket.
garyoutensei: (I'm a speed king see me fly)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-17 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
-A woman standing near her, pipe at her lips letting out gentle wafts of sweet smelling pipe-grass smoke, eventually pulled out what appeared to be a kerchief, handing it over to Ashe without a single word, or even turning to regard her.-
garyoutensei: (the inbetweens are never understood)

housing

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-17 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Oi. -Baiken called from the outside of the house in her usual, ill-mannered greeting. The one where she just kind of banks on the side of the door. But hey, it didn't matter, right? Familiarity was probably for the best, at that moment, wearing a rare smile as she looked Shirou's way.-

You look like shit, by the way. -Yep. Same old Baiken.-
chosennobody: (uzucake2)

[personal profile] chosennobody 2018-08-17 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Huh?" Roxas looked up at the source of the voice that had just addressed him. He'd never seen this person before.

"The festival. They're giving presents out to kids," he explained. "Or... young people, anyway. And this is what came in my box."

The fact that Roxas recognized the doll being based on someone he'd-- no, sorry, someone Sora had met, had fought, was unusual. Was it possible this man recognized him as well?

"Do you know who it is?" he asked cautiously, offering the doll up to the large man.
modelcivilian: Screenshot: Horrificator (Bad to worse)

[personal profile] modelcivilian 2018-08-17 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"... Maybe..." Though, this was weird. The fact he freaked out, was he becoming like his dad? Ugh, no way; he was just concerned losing track of Blanc like that. "... He's a grown moogle, right? I have to let him do what he wants sometimes."
princeandscholar: (Puzzled)

Mini Sparks

[personal profile] princeandscholar 2018-08-17 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
But that one is moving!

[And he’s never done this before! It was only morbid curiosity that made him want to try. He's on his last shot now and hasn't hit anything. The bigger target should be easier... if it wasn't swinging like a pendulum. He asks the boy with the feathers,]

Is there a technique to hitting it?
princeandscholar: (Confident)

[personal profile] princeandscholar 2018-08-17 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Orcelito glances up at being addressed. Does anyone come out of the Time Mage Guild feeling sane okay? (Unless they have the accompanying Asterisk; those people were very... enthusiastic.)

"I believe so... I will be." He gives a smile and makes a point to sit up straight, hoping to alleviate the concern. "If I choose this job class, I'll become used to it." His voice steadies with confidence.
pishirogane: (Perhaps you could explain)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2018-08-17 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[She looked up at the old man, blinking. When had he...?]

... Not particularly, no. Not a history of the best connotations.

[Though, he probably didn't like them for another reason given his dress.]

So, it's still fairly new... What was the fashion before?
desertbloomed: (aside)

[personal profile] desertbloomed 2018-08-17 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ashelia looks up, surprised. Of course, she shouldn't have assumed that every single person on the network had seen her video. Regardless, she laughed lightly, shaking her head. ] No need for venting. It's simply...seeing this place, all the memories flooding back. Some good. Mostly bad, but some good.

[ She sighs, shaking her head. She has to do it sometime, it may as well be now. ] Kuja, I owe you an apology. I am not Alma Beoulve - that name, that person is naught but a wish, a dream. My name is Queen Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca. [ She gives an almost playful shrug. ] You were right.
eternitynpcs: (Kupoto)

[personal profile] eternitynpcs 2018-08-17 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kupoto wracks his brain for anything he could tell him, but shakes his head.]

E-everything on the Eidolons we had outside now-imperial lands was compiled at the Center, and I was a very small moogle when the borders were closed, kupo. I couldn't even write my own name then.

[He sags in midair again with a sigh.]

All I remember is what my grandfather told me, kupo.
desertbloomed: (aside)

[personal profile] desertbloomed 2018-08-17 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm?

[ Ashelia looks over and sees the moogle. She chuckles softly, shaking her head. ] I'm all right. [ She gives her wine glass a swirl as if to say, "see?" She takes the handkerchief regardless though, as refusing would just be rude, and dabs at the corner of her eyes.] Thank you, sir.

[ She holds the handkerchief out for him to take back. ] I do hope I haven't tarnished an otherwise enjoyable evening with my feminine weakness. [ It's tongue in cheek, as she takes a sip of her wine. ]
desertbloomed: (over shoulder)

[personal profile] desertbloomed 2018-08-17 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ashelia turns to the the kerchief and takes it wordlessly, nodding in thanks. She dabs at the corners her eyes, chuckling lightly. She hadn't cried, let alone almost-cried, for a long time before coming to Vaikuntha, and here she was, for the second time in a month. ]

You've my thanks. [ She holds the kerchief out for the woman to take. ] Do allow me the pleasure of buying you a drink.
changelingdude: (Gotcha!)

[personal profile] changelingdude 2018-08-17 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Beastboy had to swallow his food in one large gulp to avoid spraying it everywhere when he started laughing.

"Dude! No way. I thought about it for a hot minute but there's WAY too much meat in that place. And I'm vegetarian. Once you've been a cow it's kinda hard to look at a hamburger the same way again you know?"

As for this lady he recognized her...couldn't quite remember her name right away but he knew he'd seen her sighing while Jessie stood in for Cid at the introductions.

"Still, they make some pretty awesome desserts! You're local right? And you look really smart so like...what's your favorite? What should I try?"