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

[immortalmarshal]

[Cor tried to stand with Noctis and the others when the first wave hit, but ended up pushed away with the others. Not quite one for Strength, then, it seems. And he's not exactly surprised that he didn't seem to be worthy of being seen as Cunning.

But he refuses to be pushed back a third time. Standing his ground, Cor glares up at the Eliodon herself.]

As you may have noticed, we're rather hard to defeat for good. In my case...

[A feral, almost creely grin grows on his face, as he settles into his normal ready stance.]

I simply refuse to die. You're welcome to try, though, if you so wish.

[alborada]

[ Sylvarie witnessed the displays unfolding before her with rapt attention, eyes widening several times as each outworlder stepped forward to prove themselves. She had heard of the ways Summoners would seek covenants with these beings, of the trails they would endure to gain trust and aid. What was happening before her was surely a display equal to that of a master Summoner, and these people weren’t even of Vaikuntha.

And then there were the groups separated by the first and second waves, already performing as asked of them. Though some of them are making her balk—(did that outworlder seriously just partially summon—? And did that one bite the Goddess?!)—there was nonetheless something to be admired in all their attempts. Surely the Goddess couldn’t deny that...

And she had to contribute her own resolve as well. Though she may not have stories of grandeur like some of the others, she had still fought to be here—was still fighting. She had to prove her strength as not just a Jue, but as a Native of this world she called home. ]

Great Mother of the Seas, Leviathan. [ Voice firm, shoulders squared. ] Ten years ago, a caravan befell the misfortune of an encounter at sea from which few survived... an encounter with a hamster.

[ She has to pause to take a breath, for even now the memory was difficult to relive. ] Among those killed was the best White Mage I had ever known, one whom I am proud to call my mother. Ever since I was a little girl I strived to be as great as her, and here I am now.

I couldn’t save my mother then, I was a child. But I swear by all the gods that I will protect these outworlders and their futures. Not as a Jue, for I seek not to restore the glory of my house or establish a name. I seek only to help those in need, and to avert unnecessary tragedy.

[ And to prove it, she casts the strongest Protect she could muster upon them all. The vow was made, and all that was left was her judgment. ]

[eternitymods]

[Time seems to slow as the wave washes over the chamber. As each of the outworlders and natives deliver their show of resolve, Leviathan waits and watches. As each acts in turn, they will hear Leviathan’s voice in their head, assessing.]

Madhuri

THE RESOLVE TO REJECT EXPECTATION AND RESHAPE THY WORLD THROUGH THINE SONG. WILL THOU PLAY THE SONGS OF LEVIATHAN WITH SUCH ARDOR?

Sasami

WHAT GREATER RESOLVE IS THERE THAN TO FIGHT SIMPLY TO BE?

Azusa

THE RESOLVE TO RAISE THY VOICE AND BE HEARD, TO SING AND DANCE OF LEVIATHAN’S TRIAL WITH ZEAL.

Yue

HAS THOU FOUND THY RESOLVE, TO STAND BEFORE AN IMMORTAL FOE RATHER THAN ABANDON THINE FRIENDS?

[A pair of freshly dead, claw-marked fish appear before Yue, re-gifted from Dylas.]

Marinette

THOU ARE BRAVE AND FOOLISH, LITTLE ONE, TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF LEVIATHAN AND TO ASSUME TO KNOW HER MIND.

Uendo

DETERMINATION TO KEEP THE TALES OF THE PAST ALIVE. THE STORIES THOU TELLS SHALL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. CAN THOU BE ENTRUSTED TO TELL THE LOST STORIES OF LEVIATHAN?

Red

THE RESOLVE TO PROTECT THINE TREASURED FRIENDS, EVEN AT THE EXPENSE OF THINE OWN SAFETY.

Reno

THE RESOLVE TO BARE THY SCARS AND STAND AGAINST THE GODS. THE RESOLVE OF A SURVIVOR.

Naoto

THE RESOLVE TO STAND, UNWAVERING, AND FACE WHATEVER TRIAL MAY COME NEXT.

Rutile

THY RESOLVE, I KNOW WELL. TO HAVE BEEN, TO BE, AND TO REMAIN AFTER OTHERS ARE GONE.

Bonnie

THE RESOLVE TO STAND WITH THY FRIENDS AND TO BECOME STRONG FOR THEIR SAKE.

Cor

THE RESOLVE TO PERSERVE IN SPITE OF LOSS. THE STRENGTH TO BE IMMORTAL.

Sylvarie

DEAR CHILD, THE STRENGTH TO SURVIVE, AND THE COURAGE TO FACE A CRUEL WORLD WITH KINDNESS.


[Overall, the feeling projected through Leviathan's wave as it washes over the group and dissipates is that she is Pleased with the resolve that has been shown to her.]