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

[chefbayardee]

Hunk's next sigh shudders a bit, showing he's more than a little rattled by how horrible the situation sounds. The worst part was that it felt familiar.

"So your boss murdered your king and his personal guard." His volume and tone have cooled considerably from the shouting, and a perceptive eye would notice that his hands have balled into fists. "Why... why would he do that?"

It was like if Shiro up and killed Allura and Coran. Or when Zarkon killed King Alfor and most of the Alteans. Hunk was realizing that betrayals happened far too often.

[nyxmare]

Nyx crosses his arms, looking down at the ground. He wanted to make sure he explained it correctly, even if it wasn't a decision he had made himself. It wasn't one he respected, to be honest but it wasn't one he didn't misunderstand.

"He was afraid. He saw no hope for the future except through the enemy and we all were afraid at the time. I'm not surprised he and so many others turned their backs. I understand, even if I'm not fond of the decision."

Betrayal was still betrayal. Drautos simply hadn't seen all the possibilities. He only saw the coming darkness, not the light after it.

"Though it sounds as if you are facing your own battles as well."

[chefbayardee]

They gave up. It's something that Hunk, in his earlier days, would've done too. Faced with impossible odds and insurmountable fears, he wasn't sure if he could fault them. Would giving the Galra the Lions have been worse than murder? Probably. And then Hunk finds himself dwelling on a lot of his own struggles.

"We... we were supposed to be winning. We'd won the war." He sighs. "An evil, oppressive dictator was killed in cold blood by his son, who took over the Empire we were fighting. There was peace, and we even started working together to solve our problems."

There are hints of optimism in his voice, and flickers of warmth when he started talking about peace and problem solving. "But... now I'm here. And that peace might be fragile. And I can't do anything to help it."

[nyxmare]

Doubt was something that Nyx no longer needed to feel but he still did. There was nothing to be done and he would probably never learn the full scope of what would or already had happened after his death but he couldn't shake the feelings that came with it. Of course, people weren't supposed to feel anything at all so this put him at a disadvantage.

"That sounds positive." He says softly, giving Hunk a nod. "You should have faith in the people that were left behind."

He reaches to give Hunk's shoulder a squeeze.

"Focus on getting back. Don't worry about what's going on back home right now, or else you'll end up in a deadlock."

[chefbayardee]

The Paladin lets out a little 'meep' at the squeeze, not unlike a dog's obnoxious chew toy. And then he starts to chuckle, some of the mirth returning with each breath.

"You're right. The more I freak out, the less I'm doing about it. And they... they'll be fine!" So Hunk sighs, trying to let out the tension and anxiety that this stupid holiday is forcing into the atmosphere. He's not sure if it's working, but he's going to tell himself it is. His team survived with four Paladins for a while, they can do it again.

"I, uh... I'm sorry your war isn't going so well. Are they gonna be okay while you're gone?" He doubted it, what with a murdered king.