melodiesoflife | Intro Log || The City That Never Sleeps

Characters: All the "Heroes of Light" (only new characters can start threads).
Where: Trano Golsaucia, Aqures Ixen, Airships.
When: The 5th of May. The new Heroes of Light will awaken early in the morning.
Summary: The new Heroes of Light awaken in the Temple of Wind next to Trano Golsaucia, and they 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 a split second, 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 know 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 before long it feels as though life itself is slipping out of you...

And at this very 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 a gentle breeze. Had it all been nothing more than a dream? The soothing voice repeats its call once more, but is soon replaced by a much less graceful "Wake up, Kupo!" Hand clutched on your Crystal, the call of the Moogle may finally bring you back to your senses. But you are no longer in your world, nor in the void. You are before the Crystal of Wind, in the Temple located right outside of a city called Trano Golsaucia. At this point, you may realize the breeze originates from the massive green Crystal floating nearby. 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. They look pretty tired, but they will be more than happy to tell you everything you want to know. They shall tell you about your 'destiny' as a Hero of Light and about what awaits you. Or at least, they will tell you everything they do know, which isn't much in the end.

There are quite a few people around you as well. For the most part, they are people like you-- All clothed in their Job garbs and most likely wondering what is happening. There are also some other Humans, Tarutaru and Hypello in the room, but unlike you they don't have a Crystal, nor do they have a Moogle following them. If addressed, they will say they are the Guardians of the Crystal of Wind and will confirm everything the Moogle said. They will reveal they found you unconscious around the Crystal a couples hours ago, and immediately contacted the Moogles and the government of Aqures Ixen.

If asked about it, both the Moogles and Guardians will explain that Heroes of Light have already appeared in this world within the past year, and they all are in a city called Aqures Ixen. It's the first time Heroes have appeared in this temple. In fact, you probably should go to Aqures Ixen as well. The Moogle will tell you this is where your house is and where the other Heroes will be able to help you. Thankfully, should you decide to take your sweet time to get there, the other Heroes may just come to you.

The Other Heroes
— Anytime —
And indeed, thanks to the efficiency of Mognet and Shoopuf Airline it does not take long for the other Heroes to come around. You may meet them in Trano Golsaucia or in Aqures Ixen, or maybe even in one of the Airships going back and forth between the two cities. They are those who arrived in this world months ago and they have gone through quite a lot. You may have imagined heroic and charismatic figures when your Moogle told you there were other Heroes of Light in this world. You may have imagined persons with fearsome powers when they told you how they recklessly attacked the Heran Empire to free their friends a few months ago. And most importantly, you may have imagined them as people who would have the answers to your, doubtlessly, numerous questions.

If so, you may be up for a complete and utter 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.

Trano Golsaucia
— Anytime —
Should you leave the Temple of Wind and head south, you will reach Trano Golsaucia. It's a gigantic city covered with snow-- To make it simple, this city is a gigantic amusement park. It is the most popular place in this world and of course, there are plenty of people all around. Thankfully, other Heroes of Light are easy to spot: they are the only ones who are followed by a Moogle and holding a Crystal.

And there is quite a lot to be done in this city. Maybe you could stop by the Triple Triad Center to begin a successful career in card games, or maybe you could buy a ticket at the Blitzball Stadium to support your favorite team. If you're the kind of person who relies on luck, you may have more fun gambling in the Casino or betting on your favorite Chocobo in the Chocobo Races. If you're more of a person who enjoys simpler games, maybe you could try one of the numerous carnival-style mini-games found in the city, such as the shooting stand or the treasure chest game.

If you'd like more details regarding all the attractions and games available in Trano Golsaucia, you can find everything here! Of course, all of this requires money and odds are that you may not have a single Gil yet. If your Moogle is nice though, maybe you could ask him or her to loan you some Gil...

Airships
— Every Four Hours —
Upon reaching Trano Golsaucia, you will also have the right to board an Airship. Exceptionally, there is an Airship available every four hours, all because of your arrival so that Heroes of Light can meet each other and go to Aqures Ixen with ease.

The flight itself should take between four to six hours as it will travel from one city to the other on route. This is nothing special for the denizens of this world, but for you it may be quite the experience if you never boarded a plane or any flying contraptions before. The service is nothing special, but there are some light refreshments offered free of charge. Note that most of the employees on Airships are Hypello.

Aqures Ixen
— After an Airship Trip —
Upon arriving in Aqures Ixen, the first thing you will see is the Airship Port in the 12th District. Following that, no doubt your eyes will find the Castle of Aqures Ixen, a classic yet refined structure standing in the city. From there on, characters are free to visit the city-- There are no attractions in this city, but there are scientific buildings, another Blitzball Stadium and even an Observatory serving as base for the Heroes of Light. If you'd like more details regarding all that is available in Aqures Ixen, you can find everything here!

Or maybe -and perhaps inevitably!- you could visit your new house in the 11th or 14th District, and get to know your new neighbors and housemate. It's been a long day, so you could use some sleep. Hopefully your neighbors are people you will get along with...

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

If a moogle could be said to pout, Ophelia was slightly pouting. "No, it's alright. It's probably better he get everything from another Hero kupo." There really was an awful lot, and she was still kind of new to this assignment in particular. She was hoping she wouldn't mess it up.

"You hadn't. No more than any of this." Clearly Vincent wasn't one for much small talk or reassurance. Ophelia smoothed her paws down her scarf and rearranged it, then looked up at Zelda. "Do you know why the heroes are appearing here kupo?" As in, instead of the Crystal of Fire.

Zelda nodded at the little moogle addressing her over the towering statue of a man behind her. "The Empire somehow cut off the crystal of fire. We don't know how just yet but it was there way to make heroes appear at the crystal of earth which is located in their territory. After we freed those trapped within their facility it was surrounded in crystal and the connection with the earth crystal was broken. Since we never repaired the connection to the crystal of fire the heroes are waking up here."

She turned to Vincent now with a smile. "There are elemental crystals in the main city's. I believe that the cities were built around them and these crystals contain a tremendous amount of energy."

Zelda's hoped her explanation was apt but she wanted silently wondering if either of the pair had any more questions.

Her explanations definitely raised more questions, even if Ophelia understood more than Vincent. She looked worried, but still had faith in their overall cause. These Heroes of Light were brought to help them, right?

"How many crystals?" Because Vincent knew of a few different ways people could categorize the 'elements'. He suspected there had to be a Water Crystal now, since she'd mentioned Earth, and Fire, and he'd woke up next to the one tied with Wind.

"I believe four but I don't know for sure. There are records of crystals becoming unstable and destroying cities. Then there are the dark crystals which I believe were once elemental crystals and they were tested on until their color and purpose changed." She paused. "That's only a theory though. There is more information about them at the observatory and in the library."

Zelda didn't know if he liked to read or not. She found that those who didn't asked her to relate what she had read in the past and so she was prepared to do that again.

"All the information we have is still missing some key parts." It was better than nothing though and more than they had known before.

"You mean the observatory and library in Aquares Ixen, right kupo?" Ophelia wanted to confirm, before looking up to her charge. "We should head there next, to get you settled in."

"After I look around." Vincent responded, wanting to get a look at things without necessarily being guided or herded. It would tell him a lot about this world. "How long have you been here Zelda?"

Zelda smiled at Ophelia, "Yes, it's the old observatory. We've fixed it up." She then turned her gaze to Vincent.

"Over half a year. I was one of the first to wake up here. There are a few others who woke up with me too though I haven't seen many of them around yet today." It was only when the new heroes showed up that Zelda would once again realize how long she had been from home. She would be turning twenty here in a few weeks.

"Then I'll check the records there." Vincent replied, nodding in response to Zelda's comment as well as his moogle's. But they'd have to get to Aquares Ixen first, and he figured that might not be so simple.

Zelda just smiled.

"If there is anything else let me know. Your moogle can send letters too if you don't have any questions just yet."

"Thank you Zelda. I'll remember that." Making sure to meet her gaze, even if he knew others found him creepy. It was easier for her to know that he was serious, and acknowledging her help and her offer. A deliberate nod of his head, Ophelia beside him and also murmuring her thanks.

Zelda gave Vincent a happy nod. She was able to keep eye contact with the man without flinching or backing away. She was used to addressing people and keeping eye contact as she spoke with them.

She inclined her head before turning. "I'll see you around then."

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