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

[nanaimo_bar]

T'would be remiss to say that I am "a natural". In truth, I am acquainted with a White Mage in my homeland who leads the people of Gridania.

[euphemia]

Oh, I see. Your leaders gifted with the ability to heal and protect others? Ah ... it must be peaceful.

[nanaimo_bar]

Well, one of them are. My dear Raubahn is a man of the sword, while Merlwyb is a pirate with pistols. Kan-E-Senna is the White Mage is speak of.

And it can be peaceful enough, when threats to the realm do not appear on the horizon.

[euphemia]

[ Such unusual names. They all seem rather important to her in some regard. Perhaps it was a bit of a reach to assume this meant her world was peaceful. ]

Still, you seem to know enough about it that I might be relying on you in the future for aid. It's my hope that I can protect everyone by becoming a White Mage.

[nanaimo_bar]

[It was peaceful, when Ascians or Garleans weren't making everyone angry.]

Of course, I would like to aid as much as possible. Protecting the wounded is our duty.

[euphemia]

It is a duty I take up willingly. [ There's a quiet smile that appears before she remembers her manners. ]

Forgive me, I never did get your name. I'm Eupemia ... or Euphy.

[nanaimo_bar]

[Nanamo sketched a curtsy.]

Nanamo Ul Namo, a pleasure. You may call me Nanamo.

[euphemia]

[ Now she's going to have to do the same. Curtsy, that is. ]

An honor to meet you, Nanamo. And a fellow White Mage, as well. That is if you decided?

[nanaimo_bar]

I believe so. To take up the mantle of the White seems to be my calling in this realm. I should go and obtain one of those Job Crystals, I mean asterisks.

[euphemia]

Oh! Would it be alright if I accompanied you? Since we are both decided. [ They were going the same way! ]

[nanaimo_bar]

Of course, please come along.

[Nanamo smiled at Euphie.] I never fancied myself able to cast spells, but if this world allows me to without the use of aether, then I will embrace it.

[euphemia]

I've never imagined myself with any sort of abilities. I've always thought magic was just fancy tricks. In fact, I don't think my world has any sort of magic to speak of. [ If only she knew. ]

[nanaimo_bar]

I've met a few people who have yet to obtain power of their own, for a lack of want of it. There are several amazing things out there, when you least expect it.

[If only Nanamo knew.]

[euphemia]

I've never looked at it that way. [ It makes her a little hopeful that she can do this. ] Do you know anything about why we have to receive an Asterisk?

[nanaimo_bar]

It seems to grant strength and skills to survive in this world. It is rather encouraged, and will impart wisdom it seems.

[euphemia]

Survive. [ That worries her a little, but ... to be expected in a foreign world. ] I just hope I can do my part without any errors. It's a lot to learn.

[nanaimo_bar]

Indeed. Living in this world seems to require aid from the locals, and vice versa. Coin cannot be exchanged without services in either form, and as such, creates a two-way service so to speak. They avail us, and we them.

[euphemia]

Mm. I suppose it is the least we can do with all the hospitality they've shown us. I can't help but notice how readily prepared they were, however.

[nanaimo_bar]

It seems they have had visitors from other realms for a long time now. It would speak ready that in case there was ever an influx of people, then we would have a world of note to stay in.