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Intro Log || Just in Time for the Last Holiday Season

Characters: All the "Heroes of Light" (only new characters can start threads).
Where: Aqures Ixen.
When: November 01st - November 30th. New characters may wake up any time.

Summary: The new Heroes of Light awaken from Crystal Stasis and might find themselves in quite the predicament. Are they in Aqures Ixen, the Desert, a Forest or a completely empty plain? The choice is yours! You can have your character wake up anywhere, so long as the location is neither crystallized nor sealed away (such as the Temple of the Heroes of Light).

Please refer to the Information Post for more information regarding the state of Crystallis. Fear not however as soon a Moogle and maybe your friends shall come to you. Indeed, Heroes of Light in Aqures Ixen have access to a map that show them whenever a new Hero of Light appears.The Moogles are using it to quickly find any newcomers, but nothing prevents other Heroes of Light from using it to go to the rescue! The exception to this are characters who were formerly in the game: they will wake up from Crystal Stasis in the Hospital of Aqures Ixen.

Furthermore, feel free to plot out with players already in-game if you want for them to come and search your character, find them and plot their escape from a particularly dangerous place and the likes!

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. But soon it faded, and everything else along with it, nothing but darkness remaining....


The Search for the Heroes
— Anytime —

To you, it's like only a second passed ever since you grabbed this crystal. But months or even years may have passed in the real world. And as you emerge, you find yourself in the world of Crystallis, a place where magic and technology coexist, filled with friendly people... And not so friendly ones. Have you awakened in Aqures Ixen, Esdham or a similar city...? Then it's perfect, you are surrounded by friendly people who will be - very confused - but helpful to an extent.

Have you woken up in the wilderness? Hopefully there aren't too many monsters around! As it is, other Heroes of Light might have woken up close to your position, it might be a good idea to work together with them.

Thankfully enough, before long a fluffy ball of fur flies toward (and most crashes into) you! This creature is a Moogle, sent from Mognet Central to assist you and take you to Aqures Ixen. It will explain you everything about the situation, the other Heroes of Light already present in Crystallis and all that is happening! This Moogle will be your guide back to Aqures Ixen-- If you decide to follow them anyway...


The Voyage Home
— Anytime —

The journey to Aqures Ixen might be an eventful one (or uneventful one if you awoke in the city already). It is a possibility for you to explore the world by taking your time, or to be lazy and board an Airship in the closest city. Don't lose your way or you risk venturing close to the Calamity-- You wouldn't want to be devoured and ripped apart my mega-powered Calamity Monsters, would you?

And thanks to the map and the efficiency of Mognet, odds are you'll encounter other Heroes of Light on your way: those who arrived in this world within the past two years. 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 the fearsome Palitutu! 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 —

Finally, you might reach Aqures Ixen... And it turns out to be a very busy city. You might visit it, or the laboratory from where you can spy track where Heroes of Light are. Indeed, Palitutu's Laboratory (and its underground section) is a place where employed characters can research various topics. 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.

Or maybe you could visit your new house in the 11th or 14th District, and get to know your new neighbors and housemate(s). Hopefully your neighbors are people you will get along with.


It's Never Too Early
— Anytime —

No matter where you wake up in this world, from the arid climate of Esdham to the balmy jungles of Mysidia, you might notice a hint of ~**Christmas Whimsy**~ in the air. Pine-scented garlands are wound about streetlamps, delicate glass ornaments and twinkling lights have begun to adorn tree branches. The air is rich with the smell of baked pumpkin and cinnamon, and the occasional cool hint of peppermint. The bakeries are filled with seasonal treats like kupo nut pies, cranberry tarts, eggnog cakes. Though it's only the month of November, anyone complaining about the good cheer and pretty decorations will be stared at with a mixture of shock and pity, for clearly these people do not understand the true magic of the season.

Wherever you go, there's a distinct and rhythmic clanging of a small brass bell. Following the sound of the bell inevitably leads to a small adorable Moogle decked out in a fur-trimmed red suit standing next to a donations pot, with another clad in green passing out fliers inviting people to visit the Santa Village. They're requesting gil to craft toys for the refugees living there as well as the children across the world, and to expand and improve the Village as well.

Upon seeing any indication that you might be a Hero of Light, both Moogles make a happy sound and immediately press a flyer into your hand, insisting that you must visit, and not so subtly hinting that those who take up the Santa Claus job would be warmly welcomed by everyone. 'Tis the season, eh? Eh?


The Hospital
— Anytime —

Characters who have already been in Crystallis before do not wake up anywhere like everyone else. Instead, they will wake up in the Hospital of Aqures Ixen, in a room where there are over a hundred 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 orders 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.
rialynn: (C_C)

It's Never Too Early

[personal profile] rialynn 2016-11-14 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rialynn comes to an unsteady stop. This guy just asked a question as she was walking coincidentally in his direction, and that gives her pause...albeit with a sort of deer-in-the-headlights look.]

Er... Were you asking me, or was that a rhetorical question?

[Because she's sincerely unsure. The horse she's leading doesn't seem to care either way, and is currently whuffling at one of the Moogles in its endless search for treats. The Moogle yelps in surprise as a big warm muzzle pushes against its back and it flutters quickly away to stare at the strange beast. Rialynn gestures a little with a sheepish smile.]

I mean...lots of little kids in this town do, so, you know. Probably best not to say that kind of thing out loud, right?
i_want_to_believe: (Skeptic)

Re: It's Never Too Early

[personal profile] i_want_to_believe 2016-11-15 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Hey man, Christmas is serious business! Don't tell me not only can you not flirt, but you're also a grinch! I-I-HRMAKSD!!!

[The moogle became so puffed up in anger that his scarf started to cut off his breathing. Keith side eyed the irate plush toy long enough to ensure he wasn't about to be accused of 2nd degree murder before turning back to the girl who'd walked up to him and her horse? That was so 19th century.]

Am I seriously the only person confused that the one thing that decides to transcend universes is Christmas Spirit? It's like a bad Hallmark movie.
rialynn: (I found it and it is mine)

[personal profile] rialynn 2016-11-16 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Rialynn's brow flickers in confusion. He may as well be speaking a second language. 19th century? Closer to the 17th by her world's standards. Her hazel-eyed gaze flicked to his Moogle that had (adorably) worked himself up to the point of asphyxiation. On the plus side, she's relieved that Keith can't flirt. That means they might actually get along!]

Er...I don't know. It's not something I'm familiar with personally, not on my world.

[She's just going to kinda reach out and loosen that Moogle's scarf, adjust it, and give it a light pat so he can breathe again. There you go.]

Are you new?
i_want_to_believe: (Offended)

[personal profile] i_want_to_believe 2016-11-17 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[The little moogle gasped as his scarf loosened enough to breathe again. For a moment he bobbed in the air, but once he glanced up and saw the beautiful lady who had saved him he immediately slicked back his pom and gave her a debonair wink (as much as moogles could wink anyway).]

Thanks for the save! So, are you what it looks like when I end up on Santa's nice li-HRK!

[The moogle gagged as his scarf was yanked by one irate paladin. Keith handed the other end to his small puppet, who gladly accepted the new leash.]

You are officially on time out, Lance.

[While the moogle struggled to free himself (turns on those tiny puppet hands had a strong grip!), Keith pinched the bridge of his nose and breathed deeply. This was probably another 'hero of light' or something, which he guessed made them sort of comrades. It was probably polite to introduce himself, at least that's what the counselor they'd always made him go to said after he failed team exercises at the garrison. Besides he needed information if he was going to be successful here and find his way back home.]

My name is Keith, and yes, I'm new here.
rialynn: (Play it cool)

[personal profile] rialynn 2016-11-18 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rialynn might be standing a little teensy bit closer to her horse, and angled herself to put Keith between her and the Moogle. Yes, perfect. Even if it's from a Moogle, flirting is still kinda... Well she wouldn't say she's scared but she does seem to find convenient excuses to be somewhere else when it happens.]

Nice to meet you. I'm Rialynn.

[Welcoming new people isn't easy. As exciting as it is to meet them and learn their histories and legends, there's really no easy way to say 'Welcome to this dying world, can't wait to save it so our worlds don't die too!' But...the stories they have to tell are so good...]

It's a lot to get used to, isn't it? How long have you been awake?

[She turns her head to glance around the city before coming back to him.]

Have you had a chance to get a look around, get settled...all of that?
i_want_to_believe: (Default)

[personal profile] i_want_to_believe 2016-11-29 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I woke up .. .just this morning.

[He looked around the square, trying to to follow where she was looking. It still felt alien, and almost unsettling considering how familiar the holiday was. Dark eyes quickly drew back to the conversation in need of a distraction.]

I haven't had time to get settled yet. I'm still figuring out this place.
rialynn: (Spoony Bard)

[personal profile] rialynn 2016-12-31 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
Oh wow...you really are new! Well...

[She gives her horse a pat.]

Why don't we head to the housing district so you can at least see where you're staying? I'll tether my horse while we're there and show you around. You'll probably want to buy a few personal effects and a traveling pack.

[Rialynn grins.]

Then you can tell me about where you're from. It sounds like you've got a few stories to tell, and as an avid collector of stories, I'd love to hear more.