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

Re: Better Than a Bare Bulb

[nanaimo_bar]

"The gods are best known as summoned beings, summoned through the prayers of the supplicants and the crystals of power that dot Eorzea," said Nanamo. "Ifrit, Titan, Ramuh, names similar to the ones here in this world."

Re: Better Than a Bare Bulb

[conniemaheswaran]

"...huh. Maybe there's something connecting Eorzea and Vaikuntha? Or are the Eorzean gods transdimensional memetic agents?" Connie wonders idly. "I mean, it sounds like they already operate on the principle of belief bringing them to life, so it only makes sense that they'd want more worshippers on other worlds."

[nanaimo_bar]

At this, Nanamo frowned as she stirred her drink. "For the gods of Eorzea and the summoned creatures of Vaikuntha to be one and the same is a dangerous statement. The Primals sup upon the land's magic, draining it dry, and brainwash followers into their thrall. I wouldst think that the talent of Summoning would be forbidden if that were the case."

[conniemaheswaran]

"Oh. That, uh, seems... bad." Connie blinks, taking a few sips from her water. "It kinda sounds like Gem colonization, actually."

[nanaimo_bar]

"It is. There have been rare few occasions where the Primal is amicable, but its mere presence upon the land will drain the ambient aether until it is a dried up husk."

She tilted her head. "Gems are from your world, correct? A race of beings?"

[conniemaheswaran]

Oh boy. Now that definitely sounded like a Kindergarten. "Yeah. The Diamond Authority tried to conquer the Earth a few millennia ago, doing pretty much the exact same thing as the Primals, but some rebels called the Crystal Gems managed to stop them before they drained the Earth dry.

[nanaimo_bar]

"I'm glad your star has managed to weather such a storm," said Nanamo as her food came. "Ah, but speaking of supping, it would be a good idea to eat!"

Good place to stop?

[conniemaheswaran]

Connie digs into her food with Nanamo, making casual conversation as she chomps through the delicious fare.