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

[pishirogane]

How strange... that this was one missing from the Summoner's Guild.

[Though, they could probably blame Ultros somehow. Either way, now that they were here, they might as well. It would be imperative to inform at least the top of the Guild later about the Eidolon, or maybe even find out what they know.]

It's likely this Leviathan will be familiar to someone... though, similar to ones anyone here knows is debatable.

[Though, the small Gunslinger/Summoner is ready for this confrontation...]

[sassafrisk]

Okay. Okay okay okay well probably not okay. From all the general screaming and freaking out going on, Frisk surmised that a) this thing was fairly constant through the multiverse and b) it was always bad news bears. And judging from the general gist of things... "Um. A question. Just an eensy weensy little inquiry." They take a deep breath. "Are we fighting a god?"

"Wait, wait, wait, no. Screw this noise!" Frisk shakes their head and waves their hand, backing off. "You guys are all insane! No way am I..." Then a look of dread flashes across their face. "Papyrus. Um. Buddy. Pal. Are you staying here?"

[garyoutensei]

-Baiken cast a glance towards Frisk. There was, at least, a hint of worry there, but not much that would be obvious through her usual disposition, one that was growing increasingly more annoyed as she finally rose up from her sitting position, putting away her pipe and her cask.-

Whatever this is, there had better be a good pay check for taking care of it. -She rolled her neck and her shoulder.-

I'm not here to prove myself, I'm here to earn my pay.

[einspine]

NYEH HEH HEH!!! I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, WELCOME THE CHALLENGE OF THIS MYSTERIOUS, AQUATIC ENTITY!!!

[Though he pauses, because it. Might not be wise to leave Frisk somewhere so dangerous. But it is his job to protect them. But they look intimidated. And that's not good.

He frowns, fidgeting. Oh, what to do?]

ERM. BUT IF YOU'D RATHER LEAVE, I UNDERSTAND. I DON'T WANT YOU GETTING HURT, YOU KNOW!

[singerofspells]

[S'reee had switched back to Illusionist when they had drained the water; she might need to cycle back to Red Mage at this rate]

Well, if so many of you are staying, I'm not going to let you stay alone, but is this really wise?

[masqueraid]

( it was the word on most of their lips, and ren was no exception. he heard the words clearly in his mind, like so many personas he had encountered before... )

Leviathan... ( and images of his encounter with sae niijima's shadow crept into his thoughts— sae "leviathan" niijima...

and just like that time, he would meet this challenge head on, too. )

[modelcivilian]

[Unsure how well Swordmaster would help against an Eidolon, Adrien quietly switched back to Ninja; though, he isn't sure about drawing his weapon just yet. The others looked ready for a fight... but what if Leviathan wasn't going to fight them? They just did a bunch of puzzles to get here; what if he had a riddle?]

I'll do my best to help you guys out... whatever this challenge might be.

[transect]

I see, so this creature seems to have meaning to many of you. Leviathan, was it? ( looking rather unruffled by these events, your friendly neighbourhood scholar makes the scene, opening their tome and looking on at those that might make up the would-be front lines.

if it proved to be a challenge of might, perhaps rutile may have their work cut out for them... )

[hatejakku]

[ So... Finn was right about that being a really ridiculous way to get to the pumps. ]

The locals brought us down here... [ And, no, he's not totally convinced that something wasn't orchestrated.

Going by most of the group's reactions, he figures this an Eidolon and not a very nice one. It probably could have easily destroyed the city, so perhaps the thing isn't powerful enough. Perhaps it only wants someone to summon it. Considering not very many people were trying to figure out the riddle, he was opting to be on guard.

Finn switched to his Gunslinger job and readied his weapons in case things got messy. ]

Keep a cool head. [ Said more as a growled warning than a barked order. If they could avoid a fight here, that would be swell. ]

[euphemia]

[ With the surface clear and the water drained, Euphemia had departed the safe habitat bubble to resume the hunt of family and friends only to wind up in the center of... well, wherever here was. A situation that touched at some part of her understanding as a Summoner, but not completely. This didn't sound like a situation she should provoke, so being a White Mage seemed like the wiser move for this unfolding predicament.

Seeing the others readily puts her on guard to equip her job and retrieve her stave as it gripped in hand. This was going to be another situation. One she isn't sure of. ]

[despairing_hope]

"Oh! How exciting! I knew it would end up something like this. Though someone like me could never prove any worth to anyone...." his voice was excited, but still had a calmness to it that was extremely out of place, as if there was a disconnect between him and reality.

Unlike most everyone else he didnt raise his weapons he also didnt change jobs, it made more sense to stay as a white mage.

What would the next step be? Would they be lucky? Or unlucky.... Ah, he wanted to see what Heroes would acomplish!

[hashtagdaddy]

Leviathan. [Gladio growls the name, every syllable filled with palpable fury. Maybe it's the same one, maybe it's different, but no matter what he plans to prove his worth.

Hailing Ignis over, Gladio moves to stand beside Noct with his blade in hand.]

Oh I'll prove my worth alright. We all will.

[mythmaker]

You're all sure about this, aren't you? My, my...what to do...

[Azusa takes her position in the back, withdrawing her cards from the sleeve of her Astrologian's robes. She's still wearing the Cloud City Dragons visor she purchased for the tournament.]

I'll support you all as best as I can, of course. [She clears her throat.] Leviathan-san! I'd like to meet you as well!

[nanaimo_bar]

Aye, it seems we are in an accord.

[Casting a glance at her fellow healers, she remarked,] I will be on protection and general spot healing if it comes down to a scramble for arms. Are you all right with that?

[This directed to Azusa and Euphie as she drew her staff. In a commanding voice, she proclaimed,] Come, lord of the whorl, let us stand fast together. I, Nanamo Ul Namo, call upon you Lord Leviathan.

[sullenstallion]

[Dylas is more than happy to leave the others to do this thing, whatever it is. The exit is right there. But. But. The naga comes slithering back, his interest piqued just a little.

If it's something that has to do with water, then...]

So, is this Leviathan thing a fish?

[He sounds a little excited at the prospect.]

[zanarkandian]

I've got potions, I'll be there in a flash if you need me.

[Tidus shifted into a ready stance, hand tense over his pouch.]

But three waves...wasn't that the answer to one of our puzzles? Wonder if Leviathan told us anything else...

[promiselisting]

[ Ren's here, so of course she is too; Futaba falls next to him without saying anything, without needing to say anything. Her thoughts likewise drift in similar directions. ]

"Leviathan," huh?

[ She's staying in Astrologian, cards at the ready. ]

[alborada]

[ Lean and Gi aren’t the only ones filled with dread with the tide the atmosphere was turning. When she had received the message through the employee network, Sylvarie had wasted no time in rushing from up above helping with the evacuations. Thus she arrived out of breath, needing to stop for a moment to recover even as his expression shone with trepidation. ]

W-wait, if this is an Eidolon, we can’t be the first to strike before even knowing what the trial will be...!

[ Or so she had heard, by Shiva starting with the Summoner job would have been so much more convenient. Alas, she came prepared with White Mage instead, but that was by no means useless.

If three waves would be what they were granted, then Divine Caress cast on their allies would surely be a boon regardless of what the trial would be.

Clasping her staff tightly before her, the girl then bowed her head toward the center. Friend or foe, demonstrating respect expected to a guardian of the planet couldn’t hurt. ]

[warpstriking]

[It takes him a moment to pull himself out of his own memories, but the moment he does... he realizes Ravus' stance beside him. Noctis reaches out to place a hand on Ravus' shoulder.] Ravus, wait.

[He won't say for long, because he knows just how livid he still is at the Astral Leviathan, but this one...? He nods resolutely at Cor, lifting his tonberry doll, before his gaze seeks out his father.]

Her voice is different than the one we know. [Different than the one that had weakened him so he couldn't save-!

... The point is, he didn't need to speak Eidolon to know that. In fact, it probably helps that he doesn't because otherwise he'd have an even harder time not realizing the difference. He'll let Shiro handle Hunk, but his gaze does fall on them briefly before his gaze points forward. Noctis seems to ease a little more as the others arrive, though in the back of his mind, he wonders where Prompto is; if he's alright. But he can't think of that right now, especially as the waters recede.

This won't be a repeat of Altissia.]

Cor and Sylvaire are right. If you even slightly doubt your abilities here, go now. Otherwise, let Her make the first move.

[There's no need to make this even more difficult. He learned that the hard way once before.]

[whirluendo_of_puns]

...Running away after all this tall talk would rather dampen the mood, wouldn't it?

[Uendo pulls out his iMog Slate and quickly switches from Cavalier to Summoner. He had to leave his turtle mount behind anyway, with all the water drained, so he's going to be more useful this way.

Besides... If they're going to be facing an Eidolon, being able to kinda sorta understand her speech isn't good enough. There's a chance they'll need to speak to her before this is all over.

Now he just has to pretend he's not scared out of his wits. No problem.]

I'm honored to make your aqua-aintance, Leviathan. Now let's get this show on the road!

[wheretheresawill]

Okay, let's do this! [Terra doesn't have any associations with Leviathan one way or the other, but with the way everyone else is reacting, this will be dangerous. And he's not leaving anyone to face danger alone. He's still in Paladin from the last fight, and that seems best, so he tries to move towards the front of the group.]

Leviathan, I accept your challenge!

[eternitymods]

[Her name now spoken from so many lips, Leviathan arises from her slumber, and manifests a partial form in the middle of the chamber.

As she manifests, she makes an effort to be understood by all who have stayed to face her, putting her message directly into their heads, rather than speaking.

First, there are feelings. Confusion, accusations of flooding the city and bringing them here. Excitement, her name spoken after such long silence. Annoyance, a peaceful slumber brought to an end. Curiosity, what will the mortals do next?

Then, words.]


THOU SHALT PROVE THY WORTH IF MINE AID IS TO BE GRANTED.

CHOOSE THY METHOD AS BEST YE SEE FIT.

THOSE WHO SEEK TO PROVE THEIR WORTH WITH STRENGTH, THOU SHALT STRIKE AT THE FIRST WAVE.

THOSE WHO SEEK TO PROVE THEIR WORTH WITH CUNNING, THOU SHALT STRIKE AT THE SECOND WAVE.

THOSE WHO SEEK TO PROVE THEIR WORTH WITH RESOLVE, THOU SHALT STRIKE AT THE THIRD WAVE.

THE MEASURE OF ALL SHALL BE TAKEN AS ONE, AND ALL SHALL WIN, OR ALL SHALL LOSE.

SUCH IS THE TRIAL OF LEVIATHAN.

[Each character can choose the wave they feel best represents their effort for the Trial. A top level will be posted for each wave. Characters can choose to act independently or in smaller groups, but can only post to a single wave.]

[shinra_dog]

[Reno would really like to leave now. He didn't want to fight a water god, he didn't want any more water for a long, long time.]

[But his new friends weren't moving. In fact, they just looked more determined. And he'd gone and done something stupid like getting attached and making promises.]

Fuuuuuuck...

[Reno groaned and withdrew his daggers, preparing himself to day. Damn.]