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]

AH, HOW TO DESCRIBE IT?

[Ganeshan strikes a thoughtful pose, one hand on his chin. The Guild will prep their new initiates on summoning rituals, but he tries to get to the main question.]

WHEN YOU PRAY TO THE EIDOLONS, YOU MAKE YOUR CASE FOR THEM TO PARTNER WITH YOU. SOME RESPOND BEST TO PLEAS FOR THEIR DIVINE AID, OTHERS EXPECT YOU TO IMPRESS THEM WITH YOUR STRENGTH OR RESILIENCE.

[He gives Uendo a thumbs up.]

THE GUILD WILL HELP GUIDE YOU TO THE TEMPLES TO CONTACT THE EIDOLONS, BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO DISCOVER FOR YOURSELF THE BEST WAY TO FORM A BOND WITH THEM. DON'T WORRY, IF YOU MAKE YOUR PRAYER WITH DETERMINATION IN YOUR HEART, YOU'RE SURE TO SUCCEED!

[whirluendo_of_puns]

Determination, huh...

[All of that makes sense, but it also confirms his suspicion that this is going to require more than the general aimlessness he's been operating on so far.]

Well, I like to think I'm good at persuasion, but... I must confess I haven't found my purpose in Vaikuntha yet. I'd feel rather foolish if an Eidolon asked for my reason for bonding with them and I had nothing to offer beyond wanting to look cool.

[Hmm...]

Actually, that leads into my next question. Summoners are considered the lore-keepers of this world, is that correct?

[eternitynpcs]

PERHAPS BEFRIENDING THE EIDOLONS COULD BE YOUR PURPOSE. OR IF YOU ARE ENTERTAINING ENOUGH, AN EIDOLON MIGHT CHOOSE TO BOND WITH YOU SIMPLY TO BEAR WITNESS TO YOUR JOURNEY. THEIR MOTIVES ARE HARD TO UNDERSTAND, SO YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT WILL CONVINCE THEM.

[He has a feeling this newcomer has the potential to make a connection. It'll be great!]

YES, SCHOLARS STUDY OUR HISTORY, BUT SUMMONERS ARE THE KEEPERS OF OUR STORIES- OUR MYTHS AND LEGENDS.