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

[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.]