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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.
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[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-08-22 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
[He draws in a breath and lets it out. 'Original body'. Well. That's an elephant in the room. Shiro lets his hand fall and says in a hushed tone.]

I'm not that lucky with my second body. I can't complain. It's...not often you get to try life again.

[He wants to reach out his only hand to him but instead he leans back and points to the painting.]

I was told about Phoenix earlier. I'm going to seek them out and see about awakening them.
red_planet_blues: (eyebrow)

[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2018-08-22 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Ain't that the truth. I mean, I know there's gotta be a good reason we were all brought here. I'm waitin' for that metaphorical sword to drop. But until then, I just been tryin' to get along. The technology is way better, so that's nice. [It's still a little on the old side to him, but it's miles ahead of Crystallis.]

But of course. I signed up a few weeks after I got here, and got assigned to, um, Von Oktavia. [You know, the city of mostly Moogles and Pupus?]
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[personal profile] aethereally 2018-08-22 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[He clasps his hands together and smiles, pleased as punch.]

How about we find a hat? They're very underrated here, you know. Where I'm from, you'd never, ever leave the house without one! I was shocked when I arrived here over how informally people normally dressed.

[After looking over the store's meager selection of dressy hats, Salieri picks out a black one with deep red flowers. He looks it over and compares it to Naomi's dress before giving it an approving nod.]

Here! Try this.
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[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-08-22 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
Frisk accepts Chara's comforting hand on their shoulder, almost limp while their mirror talks. God, why did Chara sound so... right, for lack of a better word? It was like they knew Frisk more than Frisk did, despite the fact that they've barely interacted with each other. Hell, Frisk felt like they knew Chara too sometimes. "Yeah... it's just..." They shake their head, putting on a wavering smile. "It's kinda frustrating that Talk no Jutsu isn't working even though I'm a ridiculous anime ninja. But, um, seriously. Thanks. That... actually means a lot to me. I know we barely know each other, but I'm glad you have my back, and I'll happily have yours OH MY GOD THAT WASN'T A FLIRTY THING I SWEAR" Frisk's eyes fly open, and they genuinely look embarrassed.
acceptedlife: (down ♡ hypnotized as I fantasize)

[personal profile] acceptedlife 2018-08-22 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Takeshi hesitates for a brief moment, before he rests a hand on the metal shoulder and sinks another healing spell into him. Moments like this, he wishes he'd allocated the time more into his cover asterisk than keeping them balanced.]

Not under normal circumstances, no. But then, I'm not sure if I'd died or simply... faded away.

[There's something left unsaid there as his gaze follows where Shiro points, and he frowns. Phoenix... huh.]

As in 'phoenix down' Phoenix? [He asks, eyebrows raising. Here he thought the chemist guild simply crafted the things in homage to whatever creature they tried to imitate with their concoction.]
eternitynpcs: (Cid)

[personal profile] eternitynpcs 2018-08-22 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[The drunk man leaves his spot to chat up another group of well-dressed older people. Cid's eyes don't leave the space in front of himself.]

How do they expect someone at my age to stay up all night for something like this? They could have had the dinner at the university, not at some nightclub I cannot leave. They don't even serve any good coffee here. [Bah.] But I can't leave without their noticing me, and they don't know anyone else more interesting to continuously pester.
aethereally: (thinking)

[personal profile] aethereally 2018-08-22 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Salieri smiles back earnestly.]

Yes, excellent! You know, not many people here have such fancy taste. It's nice to see someone who can appreciate the finer things. Orange might also be a good choice for you too, as well. Have you considered a hat?
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[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-08-22 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
Frisk is acclimated to extremely loud, enthusiastic voices at this point. Hell, they probably had a subconscious preference for people who have them at this point. So rather than be surprised by Ganeshan, they turn around and give him a big ol' smile. "Yeah. Heck, I think there's, like, two Santa Clauses back in my world. One of which may be a myth spawned by the real one, but who even knows at this point." They pause. "Maybe Santa Claus is kind of a universal constant, like the eidolons? That... would explain a lot, actually."
charming_jerk: (thinking)

[personal profile] charming_jerk 2018-08-22 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
There sure was. We got to see a little too much of Ultima WEAPON, that's for sure.

[He has to think on this question for a moment. Johnny never spent much time at all with magic-based Jobs, and certainly not as a Summoner.]

I think they were the same or similar to here, right? Like, Ifrit 'n Leviathan and stuff. It's just more stuff that adds up to all these weird coincidences. There's so much in common between here and Crystallis.
red_planet_blues: (grin)

[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2018-08-22 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
It's just one night. I'm sure you'll survive. They seem pretty happy to see ya, too. And if they're buyin' the drinks? I'd definitely just sit back and enjoy it.

[Sparks sure wouldn't pass up a night honoring himself.]
sonoftenebrae: (back)

[personal profile] sonoftenebrae 2018-08-22 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Good. I will be up to the task soon, I can assure you.

[He looks around at the throng of people. It is much too crowded for Ravus' comfort, but everyone seems to be in high spirits.]

This place...does not have the feel of Niflheim. There was always an unsettling feeling there, even before the army marched on Insomnia.
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[personal profile] modelcivilian 2018-08-22 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, I'm good! Honest!

[Don't mind him giving a nuzzle to a cat and headbutting another lightly. Yup, he's right at home! He'll even jokingly purr.] Yeah, it's only bird feathers. Besides some loose fur tickling my nose, I won't sneeze. [Hunk, so silly being worried.]

No food that I know of.
sonoftenebrae: (yell)

[personal profile] sonoftenebrae 2018-08-22 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Ravus does not need to recognize Gilgamesh to wait to defeat him. Just listening to those annoying proclamations is enough. Their foe's intended victim is safely away, and the exhibit is large enough for movement, so Ravus lets his anger win out over his sense.]

A true warrior needs not compensate with so many weapons. Are you so poor with your blade that you need seven more to even your odds?

[Ravus glances around as he makes that taunt, looking for something he can use to arm himself so he can use his job skills. He had thought it best not to carry his own blade on this peace-visit, and now he's going to have to make due. At least he can use the Magitek arm to block an attack if needed.]
garyoutensei: (kill me romantically)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Some flowery bullshit about the brewing of sake leading one to a better mental state for using a sword or whatever. I wasn't paying attention. They're more traditional with their brewing than I am, anyways," which was probably why hers wound up being way-too-strong battery-acid tier paint remover and not a more elegant wine.

"They're more traditional about their everything than I am. But at least they respect my methods, even if they don't particularly approve of them."
garyoutensei: (you play or die. no options)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
"One-sided exhibition games just for one team to show off is dull as hell. Plus there's nothing really on the line," she's sure Tidus was scowling at her somewhere for saying that.

"But blitzball is blitzball. There's still something enjoyable about watching even worthless games like that."
garyoutensei: (the message has been sent)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Let me ask you something," Baiken rolled her neck, letting out a sigh.

"*Why* do you feel like *you* have to be the one to do it?"
garyoutensei: (simply a look can break your heart)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
I don't mind it, but I don't need my food to be particularly good, either. It just needs to fill me up. Remember, I lived on the road pretty much my entire life. You don't get to be picky when you haven't got a penny to your name.
garyoutensei: (looks like magic's solely yours tonight)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
Not interested. -Not that she minded cats. But she was pretty sure those guilds wouldn't 'get' her the same way the Swordmaster and Dark Knight guilds did.-
garyoutensei: (how does it feel to be alive?)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
-Huh. Baiken had to admit, her appearance belied a personality she wasn't quite expecting. This woman had a regal air to her, still, sure, but there was something else there, too... Something behind her eyes that felt strangely familiar. Hm.

A few moments of that comfortable silence passed by with Baiken eventually finishing off her first serving of the sake with a hum.-


Baiken, by the way...
garyoutensei: (words that we couldn't say)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
She knew the technique, but in her clouded panic, it was helpful to remember they existed.

Four. Seven. Eight.
Four. Seven. Eight.
Four. Seven. Eight.

Her mind focused on Finn. Someone in front of her, someone real. She clutched the pipe and his hand, both, holding tightly as she continued to breath. The haze in her eye started to recede. The heat around her from flames that didn't exist started to subside. The wet sensation of bleeding began to slowly disappear. Her right arm... she still wanted to flex it instinctively, to reach out for Finn with it. She flinched as it happened again. Why did it still feel like it was there? Why could she still feel that pain?
pishirogane: (Cool stare)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2018-08-22 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
"Do you want the main reason or all of them?"

Turning her head back to the painting, she sighed. "The main reason is because I've taken on the Summoner Asterisk and I've been bonding with Leviathan. Besides that, there's the question of who did it and why. What individual or individuals support Ultros enough to deface this painting to promote his image? Ultimately, they might be a problem in the future."
garyoutensei: (oh she looks so familar)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
-Baiken let him stand there a few moments, arms open, before finally letting out a sigh, some color in her cheeks as she slowly reached out to just... pat him on the shoulder. Meeting him halfway was probably fine, but there was no way she was going in for the hug in public.-

Nice to see you too, pal.
garyoutensei: (we are the creatures you fear)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-08-22 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
Of course she had a reason. Of course she had more than one. Why did she bother to ask? Baiken groaned, though likely not as annoyed as she could have been.

"All of this over some juvenile graffiti. You're a smart kid, but get some perspective. Is this really worth making a big deal out of? Would Leviathan actually be offended or are you just being offended on their behalf?"
thehurricane: (8: Respite in Battle)

[personal profile] thehurricane 2018-08-22 08:20 am (UTC)(link)
[This is going so horribly. Well, negotiation was never his strong suit. Kidnapping, poisoning...he could pull that off. He raises his hands again, actually managing to look a little exasperated.]

You can relax. I'm not expecting anything in return. I'm just a man who has things about himself he'd rather not others find out. One word from you, and I'll be extending that courtesy. If anyone asks, I'll say I haven't run across anyone interesting. It's not as if I actually know what you're doing here, anyways.

[He rubs his neck, then chuckles.]

I was trying to be friendly. Maybe this is why I've no friends to speak of.
Edited 2018-08-22 08:20 (UTC)
eternitynpc: (Balahaka)

[personal profile] eternitynpc 2018-08-22 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
Well, yeah. But I can more easily imagine you on a killing spree than an Hypello.

[ Yet again, you never know. ]

I've got more experience than you'd think. Kinda have to.