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Melodies of Life Moderators ([personal profile] melodiesmods) wrote in [community profile] melodiesoflife2016-07-05 06:41 pm

Intro Log || The Deep Breath Before The Plunge

Characters: All the "Heroes of Light" (only new characters can start threads).
Where: Aqures Ixen.
When: The 5th of July. The new Heroes of Light will awaken early in the morning.
Summary: The new Heroes of Light awaken in Aqures Ixen and are informed by their assigned Moogles of what the situation and what their destinies are. This a log for them to react to the situation, meet each other and be welcomed by the former batches of Heroes of Light.
Warning: N/A.


Where you were or what you were doing— It does not really matter. Not any more. Within an instant, the world around you collapses. Reality twists and shatters... Or maybe you are the one who is collapsing and shattering away from reality as you knew it. No matter what the answer is, it will only take a few seconds for you to find yourself sinking into a void, your world vanishing into the distance. There is nothing but darkness as far as the eye can see. Even you feel different: all the powers you might once have had, are now gone. It is silent, cold and it feels as though life itself is slipping out of you.

At this moment, when it looks as though nothing but a never-ending void awaits you, a red Crystal forms before you. In this void, its warmth compels you to grab it. Upon doing so, you can hear a soft, soothing voice speaking:


"Wake up."


Soon, the void itself vanishes and is replaced by distant noises of engines. Had it all been nothing more than a dream? The soothing voice repeats its call one more time, but is soon replaced with a much less graceful "Wake up Kupo." Hand clutched on your Crystal, the call of the Moogle may finally wake you up. But you are no longer in your world, nor in the void. You are before the Crystal of Fire, in the third district of a city called Aqures Ixen. At this point, you may realize the engine noise actually originates from an Airship flying low over the city and headed to dock beneath the castle. As if it wasn't strange enough, your clothes have changed as well. They are now a reflection of the Jobs you are wielding. Last but not least, you are surrounded by Moogles, small and fluffy creatures who are more than happy to tell you about everything you want to know, about your 'destiny' as a Hero of Light, about what awaits you.

Or at least, they will tell you everything they do know, which isn't much in the end.

The only people around you are like you-- There are quite a few of them, all clothed in their Job garbs and most likely wondering what is happening. If somehow you do not realize it, the Moogle who woke you up will be more than happy to inform you there are others like you around. In fact, there are other Heroes who have arrived in the course of the past year and they will come soon! Like you, they have Jobs and a Crystal.

If asked, the Moogles will mention that the Heroes of Light - that is to say you - are fighting against time to save Crystallis from the Calamity that is about to awaken to devour the entire world. Well, that is if you don't die or crystallize first.


The Other Heroes
— Shortly Thereafter —

Thanks to the efficiency of Mognet, it does not take long for the other Heroes to come around: those who arrived in this world within the past year. You may have imagined heroic and charismatic figures when your Moogle told you that there were other Heroes of Light in this city. You may have imagined persons with fearsome powers when they told you about how they managed to push back the Empire and defeat gigantic beasts in the past. And more importantly, you may have imagined them as people who would have all the answers to your, doubtlessly, numerous questions.

If so, you may be up for a tragic disappointment. Still, for the most part they know more than you on the situation and may be more than happy to fill you in, especially if your Moogle didn't tell you much.


The City of Aqures Ixen
— Anytime —

With the Festival of Light nearing, there are a lot of folks working hard to set up the upcoming event! And besides this, there are a lot of things to do in the city for newcomers. Moogles are working hard in Mognet Office of the ninth district! Characters are also free to visit the city-- They can visit Airship Port in the twelfth district from where characters can board for free Airships from Shoopuf Airline. There is however the impression that everyone is on edge, and a lot more officers from the law enforcement in the streets. Why could it be...?

Or maybe you could visit your new house in the 11th District, and get to know your new neighbors and housemate. Hopefully your neighbors are people you will get along with.


The Laboratory
— Anytime —

A location where a lot of Heroes of Light seem to be gathering is Palitutu's Laboratory. It is a place where employed characters can research into various topics. It seems all the computer shut down recently, but the people working in the lab are restarting everything. The screens seem to indicate the "summoning process" is over and that the Crystal of Fire's energy level are dangerously. However, most importantly, characters can see a file with their name...

Should your character decide to go there and peek at their file, there are two possibilities. Either the file is corrupted and they cannot access it: too bad for them, but at least their life will remain a mystery. Or should you decide the file isn't corrupted, they will find a summary of their lives up to their canon point, as if written by a third-person omniscient narrator. On the column left to the text, to the top there is a portrait of them, and beneath it there is a 3D model of them. Said portrait and model can be switched to any year of their life. At the bottom there is a percentage, indicating 0%. On the right column, there are various links, most of which are grayed out. The clickable links lead to their Homeworld History and their future post-canon point history (corrupted file for unfinished canons).

At least, they can lock this file away if they don't want anyone to see it.



The Hospital
— Anytime —

Characters who have already been in Crystallis before do not wake up by the Crystal of Fire like everyone else. Instead, they will wake up in the Hospital of Aqures Ixen, in a room where there are over a hundred of other Heroes of Light like them-- Maybe even some familiar faces... Except they're all in Crystal Stasis.

A couple Moogles and a few nurses will be waiting by the room, and they will welcome all characters waking up. Upon exiting the room, they will also meet a lot of guards, and they all have for order to shoot anyone that comes out of this room without a Moogle. Hopefully you won't try running out without waiting for your Moogle. As for why the guards are so on edge, it might be a good idea to ask the other Heroes of Light about what happened last year.


Very Close Encounters of the Thirteenth Kind
— 14:00 —

Characters venturing by the Ninth District at this time will be able to see a most peculiar and unexpected sight. They will see a strange blue creature running after a Moogle, with the later looking particularly distressed. Before anyone could have a chance to react, the two of them entered a building... And a few minutes later, the blue creature could be seen emerging from the building, running away with a Kupo Nut in hand. In a surprising reversal, this time the Moogle is the one pursuing the blue creature. Needless to say, the Moogle looks furious at this turn of event.

Trying to pursue the blue creature will result in failure and it will disappear. What could it mean...?
red_planet_blues: (a marshal and his horse)

[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2016-07-27 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Whaaaaaaaat. That ain't true. Is it?

And I ain't actin' funny. You were here once already, awhile ago. That's how I know ya. Heck, my horse knows ya. Your name's Hibiki.

[Mercury walks closer to Hibiki to get a better smell. It was mostly the same, he figures. That's good. He's happy to see her!]
pole_position: (confident)

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-07-27 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
He's a perfect gentleman. You won't have anything to worry about.
pole_position: (angry)

Re: The Other Heroes

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-07-27 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Quite a bit, I'm afraid. But the biggest thing you've missed is that Palitutu has given us an ultimatum. We're to meet her on the Calm Plains on August 3rd to deliver our answer for how to deal with the Calamity. If she doesn't like it, it can be assumed she'll attack us again.
line_piece: (smile)

[personal profile] line_piece 2016-07-27 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
I think so too.

[On both counts, really.]

Idols bring people hope, and that's what this world needs right now. Something to believe in.

[Chiaki smiles, nodding.]

...And I'd like to be friends again.
partofthecycle: (Default)

[personal profile] partofthecycle 2016-07-27 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's me!" Aang confirmed. 'I don't really know what happened, but... I'm back."
partofthecycle: (Default)

[personal profile] partofthecycle 2016-07-27 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"All right, if you're sure," Aang said. The trip through the other continent had been harrowing, but Aang had assumed the other heroes had... well, less danger. "I want to help."
partofthecycle: (dismay)

Re: The Other Heroes

[personal profile] partofthecycle 2016-07-27 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
But... why is she doing all this? What would hurting us solve?

{Palitutu had attacked before, but Aang still didn't understand why, and had missed the revelations.]
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[personal profile] shear_trigger 2016-07-28 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
Nice to meet you Vincent. Thanks again.

[He gave Vincent another nod in acknowledgement and then turned to leave. Later, he'd keep Vincent in mind as a neighbor that was easier to deal with than his housemates.]
brandnewday: (7)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-28 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
It's true. There's nothing truer.

[She delivers that line like someone who might say "you have cancer" or "the world is ending." Too seriously.

She will give Mercury a very nice pat because horses are the best things in the world, just like every other animal.]


E-eh? You...you're not one of my fans, are ya? No, you look kinda old to be listening to music. You really know me?
brandnewday: (2)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-28 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm! I hop...I mean, I'm sure you're right!

[But they've been walking, right?]

So, is this where I'm gonna be staying? This room?
brandnewday: (11)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-28 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Havin' something to believe in is nice, but hard work is really important, too! It sounds like I'm gonna be busy.

[But that response gets a smile out of her.]

Alright! From today on, I'm gonna work harder than ever before, nankurunaisa! And my new friend will make sure I don't slouch.
sesenta: (Tee Hee)

[personal profile] sesenta 2016-07-28 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's always the hardest part, starting out with nothing but the clothes on your back and new skills and spells you definitely didn't have before!" Akane beamed. Ellana seemed like a very nice lady, polite and elegant. Akane made a note to herself to be extra polite and respectful whenever she could.

She nodded her thanks, picking out a whorl of flaky dough with a spoonful of berry jam in the middle. "Thank you very much. They look delicious! And they're portable too!"

An unusual quality to praise, but she did have something in mind.

"Would you like me to show you around the marketplace, so we can pick up some toiletries and other basics you might like to have? Or would you like me to show you around the house first?"
bloodypast: (As you wish)

[personal profile] bloodypast 2016-07-28 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Poor Squall, wait until he learns Yuffie is Vincent's housemate. Oh well. At least not much is needed in the way of conversation. Vincent honestly hadn't even expected a thanks, but he'll nod himself in acknowledgement and good bye, before heading home.]
shepherd_prince: (Whaaaaaaat?)

[personal profile] shepherd_prince 2016-07-28 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hibiki needn't worry; Chrom's not quite THAT observant, and people look a good deal different face to face than they do in a crystal tomb. Chrom's handshake is more gentle, but he chuckles in appreciation of her confident grip.]

Yes, that is an unfortunate situation. I wouldn't wish it upon anyone who comes here. Would that the news coule be broken more gently, but alas.

[He shakes his head. At least they're talking about swords and homelands, two things that Chrom loves.]

It's quite all right! I'm from the halidom of Ylisse, actually. I'm not certain you would be familiar with it, but it is a fine land, with good people. And thank you, it's taken quite some time to gather one of each element.

[He folds his arms with a smile.]

What about you? Where are you from, and do you have any combat expertise? If not, I would be willing to train you.
forcegalactic: (why is there trouble in this place?)

Somewhere Around?

[personal profile] forcegalactic 2016-07-29 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[It's a brand new day, leading to brand new starts. That is, if you ignore all that murder that occurred the past few days. Mordecai's used to seeing random bystanders die, and he hasn't been as affected as certain members of the police force. That is why it's business as usual at the Space Saloon. He arrives at the regular hour to open up.

A cart of drinks arrives before noon, and he leaves his employees in charge of the bar and kitchen while he looks over the recent delivery. He'd have remained hidden from Hibiki's view as she walked by if one of the handymen hadn't opened the door.
]

"Need any help, Barkeep?"

[A very familiar figure stands up from his crouched position behind the boxes, though he's wearing layers of flowing robes, and speaks in a very familiar voice.]

I'm-a tellin' you, I'll call you over when I need it!

[Honestly! He has to go over the paperwork first! Some of his workers clearly don't have experience.]
red_planet_blues: (say what)

[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2016-07-29 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
No, I just-- you lived near me. You were over visitin' all the time. Well. The stable. For Mercury. Not me.

[He momentarily toys with the idea of taking her to the hospital to prove to her and himself what's going on, but decides against it. He's dealt with multiverse nonsense before and it can be pretty jarring, and he doesn't feel like dealing with that right now. Not with an extraterrestrial on the loose somewhere.]


And-- wait, too old to listen to music? Number one, I am not old, and two, there's no age limit on that sorta thing.
brandnewday: (4)

this thread now takes place on the moon since Mutant didn't specify

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-29 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
[♫Ima, hajimaru It's a Brand New Day!♪ And the last thing she's definitely going to think about is all the murder that occurred the last few weeks. It's kind of a drag, being stuck in a place where everyone just dies all the time.

Really, she's gonna keep walking as far she can, and then...

...and then...

......and then.]


M-m-mordercai Belmont Jiminy-san?!?!

[There are times in your life when you exclaim someone's full name because they're the last person you're expecting to see. Were others here? Maybe Morty or Ashley or even Elise?]

What the heck are ya doin' over there?!
brandnewday: (8)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-29 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. If I lived next to someone with a horse, I would visit the horse every day, that sounds right to me.

[She's not ashamed of that. Why should she be?]

I meant more kinda music...there's definitely an age limit on that. W-well, I guess there ain't, but it'd still be weird!

[They're getting off topic, though, so she waves her hands, tries to refocus this.]

O-okay! So you know me. Can you tell me somethin' that'd prove it? I'm only about two-thirds of the way convinced, okay?
forcegalactic: (?!?!!!?!?!?!?!????)

We did it. We broke the game.

[personal profile] forcegalactic 2016-07-29 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[There he goes, dropping that clipboard. Who said that? Who told a complete stranger what his full name is? Sparks? Ramza? Vincent?! Okay, the latter is pretty plausible if he did it in revenge.

The real problem is who on the street knows.
]

Who is it? How'd you know my name? [What if its an Avatar? Are they going to kill him?

The delivery boy watches his client, confused, and bends over to pick up the clipboard while keeping a steady eye on the crazy old man.
]
pole_position: (apprehensive)

Re: The Other Heroes

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-07-29 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
The Heroes of Light and the worlds we come from are linked to the Calamity. I think she thinks if she gets rid of us, she can stop it.
pole_position: (Default)

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-07-29 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
That's right. If there's anything you need, just let me know.

[Since it's pretty bare bones right now.]
line_piece: (smile)

[personal profile] line_piece 2016-07-29 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. Being an idol sounds hard.

[If the simulators she's played are any indication, that is.]

I'll do my best to help, though.
partofthecycle: (dismay)

Re: The Other Heroes

[personal profile] partofthecycle 2016-07-30 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
But... that's dozens of other worlds.

[Palitutu shouldn't have to lose her world, but everyone else shouldn't have to lose theirs either.]

Do we have a way to save all the worlds?
pole_position: (angry)

Re: The Other Heroes

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-07-30 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
...Maybe. I'm not sure if it will work, but the consensus seems to be that we need to talk to the Calamity itself.
brandnewday: (2)

[personal profile] brandnewday 2016-07-30 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
There's no better job in the world, but it ain't easy!

[It took her a while to succeed, definitely.]

I'll be countin' on ya, Chiaki! Hopefully, next time we meet, it'll be more normal, hehe.

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