Event || Mysterious Fathoms Below

[eternitymods]

Who: All characters who signed up
When: June 23rd-25th
Where: Ka'Pandol, the underwater city
What: While the outworlders and their guides are touring the new arena at Ka'Pandol, the city begins to flood. It is up to them to activate the ancient drainage system beneath the city before the Blitzball Association is forced to cancel the upcoming tournament.



The Zora guide, Pharce, is leading the group from the Curti Center through the center of town, waxing poetical about the legend of the First Zora, when the sirens begin to wail. At first, the residents of Ka'Pandol wave it off as a drill, but the sirens do not stop, and as they walk, the visitor shoes are beginning to get soaked through with sea water that is slowly rising.

"Come along, quickly, all of you!" the guide calls, leading the group to the Bureau of Tourism near the city center. As they walk, the group will see the aquatic residents quickly deploying bubble helmets around their 'exotic' pets -dogs, cats, parrots, squirrels- heads, just in case City Management takes their time righting whatever issue the dome is having.

"Inside, please. Safety first is our motto, so let's get you outfitted," Pharce says, waiving them inside. Each person is given one of the patented Ka'Pandol Bubble Helm, which will allow them to breath comfortably for several hours. Those that cannot swim are issued an emergency life vest as well.

The water had reached knee-level now. An emergency evacuation message broadcasts from loudspeakers.

"Well, yes, you could...but where's the fun in that?"

Pharce waves at the Hypello gift shop owner, and the two bow their heads in discussion for a moment. When they part, Pharce pats the Hypello (whose nametag declares him 'Shtan') on the back.

"My good friend will lend us some of his wares, if you will join me in saving the city. We wouldn't want this little mishap to delay the big game, after all."

Those that agree to hold off on fleeing the city will be split into groups and given instructions on where to go in order to help the sinking city of Ka'Pandol.

Comments

[melodiouspacifist]

Just exploring. I wish I was a mermaid!

[He smiled and paused a moment.]

Merman, whatever. You know what I mean.

[He blinks.]

Are we not supposed to be out here?

[mythmaker]

My, my. You can be whichever you like, I don't mind~.

[Just what does she mean by that? She's only teasing, and she follows up her joke with a giggle.]

I don't think so. I snuck away when my tour guide wasn't looking. Please don't tell anyone.

[melodiouspacifist]

[It goes over his head really, because of course he'd be a merman.]

Nah, not my style anyway. It's nice over here. Quiet, you know? Peaceful.

[mythmaker]

I agree. And isn't that how it should be when we're under the water like this? It's so tranquil.

[She reaches out and touches a window. It's all blue on the other side.]

What would you do first if you were a mermaid? [A very long pause.] Ah, a merman, I mean.

[melodiouspacifist]

[He nods, he has a great appreciation for water, considering everything.]

Water is like that. Peaceful and nice, but a lot stronger than you think.

[He doesn't care or notice if that makes any sense to her.]

Swim really really fast through the tunnels.

[mythmaker]

You're right. We never really think about how strong water is until we get a reminder, whether it's a storm or something more.

[She knows, she knows. She's almost lost work because of rainstorms. Weather can really be interesting like that.]

Swimming fast like that, I doubt many fish would be able to catch you.