Event || Worldwide Tourists

[eternitymods]

Who: All New Arrivals and Curti Center Staff
When: April 15th-30th
Where: All over Vaikuntha, starting outside of the airship hanger
What: Ganeshan, the resident Job Expert, will be taking the new arrivals around the the various Guilds so they can collect their chosen Job Asterisks as noted in their applications.
Warnings/Notes: Guild prompts can be found here

Enter the Master

[Each new arrival's iMog buzzes with a message instructing them to gather for a worldwide adventure to obtain the power of Vaikuntha. If they follow the invitation's instructions, they will arrive at outside of the airship hanger on the morning of the 15th, with their meager belongings packed.

An Enterprise-Class airship, the Ragnarok, hovers outside of the Curti Center. There is a flash of light on the top of the ship.]

"WELCOME!"

[A figure, minuscule at this distance, launches itself off of the ship and hurtles toward the ground. As he draws closer to the ground, he starts to flip, landing with a flourish. An armored figure, sans helm, turns his toothy Zora grin to the crowd. With a shimmer, his armor transforms into a white mage's robe, and he sends a rush of wind through the crowd for dramatic effect.]

"I AM GANESHAN, THE JOB MASTER! GYA HA HA HA! TODAY, YOUR LIVES WILL CHANGE FOREVER."

[Ganeshan shimmers again, ruthlessly abusing the Chemist's Modifier skill to once again shift Job Classes so he can lower the airship's loading dock with a wave of his hand.]

"I BELIEVE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAS THE ABILITY TO MASTER THE JOB CLASSES. SOME OF YOU MAY MASTER MANY, OTHERS WILL PURSUE THE PERFECT MASTERY OF JUST ONE. BUT EITHER WAY, YOU'LL BE INCREDIBLE!"

[Ganeshan gives everyone a big thumbs-up. The out-worlders who are not scared off by this booming speech can feel free to enter the airship and prepare for their ride around the world. Hopefully some of the Curti Center's newest hires can serve as non-crazy less exuberant tour guides for the new arrivals.]

Around the World

[The Ragnarok will be stopping at every major city in Vaikuntha, with the exception of those cut off by the Imperial border closing. Characters can create top levels to respond to the Guild prompts and explore the cities themselves as the ship makes its stops. Each Guild provides information sessions, free food and trinkets for potential applicants, and once you're ready to receive your Asterisk, all you have to do is take some introductory lessons and fill out forms. Characters can receive up to two asterisks. Time to get to know your new world!

Questions for Ganeshan can be directed to the Ganeshan top level post.]

Comments

[eternitynpcs]

[Ganeshan gives her an emphatic nod.]

YES, THE DREAM WIDTH IS A STRANGE PLACE! IF YOU TRY TO USE A NUNCHAKU NOW, YOU'LL FIND IT IS HARDER THAN YOU REMEMBERED UNTIL YOU TAKE ON THE JOB ASTERISK. THE PHENOMENON IS WELL-DOCUMENTED AMONG ARRIVALS FROM THE RIFT, THOUGH NOBODY KNOWS WHY IT HAPPENS. DON'T WORRY, EVEN IF YOU'RE STARTING OVER AGAIN, YOU'LL BE BACK UP TO SPEED IN NO TIME WITH THE HELP OF YOUR GUILD!

[boomchucka]

[Selphie can't help but frown a bit but eventually shrugs her shoulders.]

Guess it can't be helped, huh?

[eternitynpcs]

THE GOOD NEWS IS, YOU'LL GET TO EXPERIENCE YOUR NEW JOBS FROM THE VERY START! YOU ARE A BLANK CANVAS. WHAT COULD BE MORE EXCITING THAN THAT?

[Honestly, if people could skip ahead, they'd be missing out on the marvelous journey of the Job System, and in Ganeshan's mind, that would be terrible.]

[boomchucka]

If the basics are similar to what I learned when I was younger, I should be good to go. I'm not afraid of a challenge.

[Which leads to her next question.]

What can you tell me about being a Ranger? There might be times when using a bow and arrow would be more handy than my usual fighting style. The info on the papers we were given has me curious!

[eternitynpcs]

AH, RANGERS ARE MASTERS OF SURVIVAL. THEY HAVE LEARNED TO SURVIVE IN ALL SORTS OF WILDERNESSES, AND ARE ABLE TO ATTACK FROM A SAFE DISTANCE. AT HIGH LEVELS, THE RANGER CAN USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF NATURE TO CAMOUFLAGE THEMSELVES AND THEIR ALLIES, AND TO EVEN BUILD UP AN IMMUNITY TO BAD STATUSES.

IT IS A GREAT CLASS TO CONSIDER IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO WITHSTAND PHYSICAL ATTACKS FROM YOUR ENEMIES. FOR THOSE WITH LOWER PHYSICAL DEFENSE, THE RANGER'S SKILLS ARE A GREAT BOON!

[boomchucka]

[Immunity to bad statuses, huh?]

So if I build an immunity to bad statuses, can I pass those along to others? Or am I the only one who would benefit?

[eternitynpcs]

THE RIBBON OF PROTECTION WILL ONLY AFFECT YOU. IF YOU WANT TO CURE OTHERS OF THEIR STATUS ILLS, YOU'LL NEED TO LOOK INTO WHITE MAGIC OR CHEMISTRY.