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...

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"I'm sure we do. I know I have things back home I need to return too after all." She had a person to return to and she didn't want to be kept away from her that much longer.

"Well... I guess some are gambling if the chocobo races are that. Others are like those kinds you get at funfaire."

He assumed a chocobo was an animal native to this planet. "Guess I'll have to see for myself. Are we all walkin' to town together, or is someone comin' to pick us up?"

"I think we have to walk into town ourselves, which we should be close to anyway." She stops for a moment to put a hand on her head, checking to make sure and sure enough the place could at least be seen.

"Yep, we are close now."

The tips of the buildings can be seen at this distance, and several lights are turned on, though it is only late afternoon. To the Barkeep, it looks like any other regular city, but it may transform into someone else entirely when night falls.

"Might want to look for a hotel first." He needs to rest after all that happened today, and he's planning to live in this city first.

"One might want to, but I want to check around first before I do anything." She spoke, hands on her hips briefly as she continued her pace toward the city. She wanted to explore see what was there for certain before finalizing her plans.

His plans were already finalized: rest and take a break from the craziness of this morning. Still, he follows her into the city, into one of the quiet neighborhoods.

Several residents spotted the two Heroes in their unusual clothing and followed by personal Moogles, and they begin to whisper among themselves.

"Are they...you know?"

"I think so! I always heard about them visiting the city center, but never here!"

Two women start to follow Minako and the Barkeep.

Minako couldn't help but turn her head slightly, she was also quick to notice that people were following and talking about them. She had her reasons why they were like that, but she was going to at least show them that she has seen them by simply waving.

"Hi over there. Either you're going the same way as we are, or you are following us for another reason, right?"

The women stopped when Minako turned around, whispered to each other, then faced the two Heroes again.

"Forgive me, but we were wondering if you two were Heroes of Light?" One of them asked.

The Barkeep, however, wasn't as cheerful about the situation as Minako.

"You stalkin' us for some reason? What're you tryin' to plan?"

"I'm sure they are just curious." She was use to it herself when she was popular as Sailor V back home. Before she found her princess after all.

"We are, I assume you want to ask something else. If so ask away." she gives a small wink, she was always knowing how to deal with people at least.

The only fame the Barkeep was familiar with was being mayor, and no one in their right mind would stalk a political figure, even if he was friendly with anyone who walked into his saloon.

"Oh, no, nothing really," the older of the two women replied. "We just don't see Heroes in this area."

"It's an honor to meet you," the other said.

"Thanks for that, ma'am," the Barkeep added. "But unless you want our autographs or somethin', we got to go."

"Really, I mean this place is amazing how do you not see heroes all the time" And Minako was off chatting away, but it didn't take her long to shake her head slightly, no they were going somewhere and she did want to play some of the games.

"We aren't far, we could walk and talk if we wanted to you know." She had continued to walk, giving a small wave "It's a pleasure to meet natives here. I hope you enjoy your day and remember if you are ever in trouble a hero will appear~"

The Barkeep stared at Minako. Teenagers. Always into weird fads, if they weren't beating each other up.

The two onlookers agreed to stay with them and walk a few more blocks, as they had errands to attend to. Satisfied that they were going to leave eventually, the Barkeep took the time to learn about the city.

"So. What do you do for a livin'? All I heard about this place is that folks come here to play games."

"Oh, we're both hotel maids. We usually work when the guests are away, so we never have a chance to meet the Heroes!" One exclaimed. "Will you be staying here for the night?"

"...Yes. Don't know where, yet."

"I myself have no idea. my moogle companion would rather I go back to a... I can't say the name exactly. But I think I might stay for just one night myself."

She moved and put her hands behind her head as she walked, she was paying close attention to every little detail around her, but nothing that was stopping worthy as of yet. But never the less she knew they were close to the center now. It was close to when she wou;d go her own way.

"Well I'm near where I want to be anyway, so... I'll see you all maybe later." She spun on her heels quickly before she turned off in another question before waving as she walked off. She knew she wasn't meant to call him this, but deep down she was a teenager and she couldn't help it.

"Good bye old man, I would suggest staying at the two girls hotel, after all I think that's what they want."

Nothing wrong with being called an old man, especially since he didn't care much for a teen's opinion, but he eyed the two women carefully as they turned back to their homes.

"I'll see you later," he nodded at Minako and headed his own way. There was no way he was going to stay there. It may prove dangerous if two strangers knew where he was sleeping, and he wasn't one to risk his life.

Intro Log || The City That Never Sleeps

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