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memesofeternity2018-03-17 08:14 pm
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TEST DRIVE MEME
  A. RETRIEVAL Dreams fade slowly, and awareness returns in increments. The hum of machinery, the smell of recycled air, the murmurs of others waking up around you. The interior of the ship has been outfitted with cots for those Biggs and Wedge retrieve from the Dream Width. Outside of the makeshift infirmary, windows set into the walls of the worn lounge area offer a view of space. It’s time to meet your fellow new arrivals who have been brought together on Biggs and Wedge’s airship. None of you know how you came to be here or where you are going, and the door to the cockpit is locked as the pilots focus on navigating the treacherous obstacles of the Dream Width. You might as well take this moment to introduce yourself to your fellow travelers. B. CURTI CENTER There’s an almost overwhelming aura of excitement in the tower as researchers rush to document this unprecedented number of interdimensional travelers. Over the commotion, the leaders of the Center struggle to explain, ‘Welcome to Vaikuntha. We don’t know why you’ve been brought here, but this is your new home.’ The staff will do their best to help the off-worlders settle in. They answer the questions they can, provide maps and pamphlets about the world and the destinations within it, and even guide the arrivals to a neighborhood where housing has been provided for you. Yes, due to the strange influx of arrivals, you’ll be expected to share, but the Curti staff are doing the best they can under the circumstances. Experiences like these bring people together. Perhaps you are the only one here from your world, but at least you are not alone in this experience. Others are right beside you, learning the same information, planning trips to visit the same new cities, checking out these Job things, and settling in to their new (temporary) homes. C. UP IN THE SKY There’s a whole new world to explore. It’s almost enough to distract from the fact that there’s one place you can’t go- home. You are on an Airship, the main mode of transportation between the major cities of Vaikuntha. While the majority are owned by airlines, perhaps you hitched a ride with a friend that has their own. You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness. D. GUILDS Proud representatives of the Guild are lined up, ready to demonstrate their skills for the new initiates. Make sure to stay behind the designated line, this might get dangerous. So you want a new Job? You'll have to first travel to the Guilds, sign the papers, go through the orientation and introductory lectures, and get basic training. Afterwards, you can freely chat and practice with your fellow members, celebrating your new powers, and checking out your new wardrobe. E. LET'S BE ADVENTURERS Separated from all of your material possessions, connections, and everything you know, and really, what you’re left with is time. Better try to make the most of it. Enough expository banter. It's explorin' time. Maybe instead of spending every day in your room, you'd rather spend it living it up in the city of Lavode, or betting on Chocobo Races in Sparks Goldsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore the caves and ruins near Arito. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere! F. SIDEQUESTS Maybe you’re telling yourself, ‘I didn’t sign up for this.’ But wait, you did. At least it pays. It all started when you checked the Quest Board. All you wanted was a few gil to spend, and here you are in the wild, hunting for a Malboro Vine. Or maybe you are in some ancient and decrepit ruins looking for an artifact. Or you could be asked to be janitor for a week. Consider yourself lucky though, at least you don't have to do that alone. G. GET A JOB (THE OTHER KIND) You’ve got a Job, but Claire keeps sighing and muttering about layabout space-people not earning their keep, so it might be time to seek out Employment as well. There are plenty of opportunities to earn some gil in Vaikuntha, no matter where you choose to settle down. Your iMog slate includes listing for employment opportunities. Hopefully you can find something you can live with so that you can start saving up for an airship or the security payment for your permanent housing. H. MOGNET *Ding!* You’ve got Mog-Mail! Thankfully, you can instantaneously chat with your friends around the world thanks to you iMog Slate. And unlike old-fashioned Moogle Letters, you can even send messages to everyone in a blink of an eye! However, despite the change in technology, the old tradition of Mognet Strikes have never gone away. Nobody knows any more whether the Moogles have legitimate reasons to go on strike or if they are just lazy. But today, Mognet is down, and to get information you have no choice but going to the public boards or risk message corruption and mishandling. I. RANDOM ENCOUNTER The ground trembles, and out of nowhere, something hostile appears! You were minding your own business walking around, and suddenly monsters attacked you! Time to put to use the skills you've learned with your Jobs! Will you try to fight on your own or seek help? And remember, you die in random battle, you die FOR REAL. There’s no shame from running from enemies that are a higher level than you! J. WILD CARD Feeling inspired to create your own prompt? The power is yours! |
(time to stick an arrow in his heart brb)
"Ah, so, they demand tribute." Bayek held a tone of respect in his voice. While they were not his gods, they were no doubt as real as those that the Greeks worshiped in Alexandria. He gave a nod and a small hmm. Yes, it would be wise to not offend any potential gods that could have turned their ears towards them. "It can be hard to interpret the will of the gods. Have you no priest or priestess that communes to them on your behalf?"
Something bothered the young man beside him. His body spoke of a deep pain, but, Bayek did not press. It was not for him to know.
(bayek no he got 99999999x??? lives-)
This guy was not one of those he would do so toward. Even if he didn't recognize him vaguely. Still, even though he's hunched over, it's likely obvious to the trained eye he is still keeping one out - observing despite his own personal problems.
"Something like that." The price was a secret, and not something he cared to discuss. It already cost them greatly. The respect, however, does not go unnoticed. "The Oracle, my betrothed; she spoke to the gods for man, and her familiar speaks to the people for the gods." The answer was automatic; he had to answer a similar question what felt like a lifetime ago before.
Funny how Bayek tried not to press and yet touched upon one of his greatest pains. Yet he does not show it, beyond a slight and brief stiffening. He had to remain strong for his brothers, even if he can't lie or hide it for long.
(good thing bayek is like skilled in the art of murder :'D)
Spoke and yet the familiar speaks. A strange way to phrase such a thing. Ways that implied a great many other things, but, it was not his place. Perhaps it was time to ask a question another way.
"Then they do not need idols to speak to you." Bayek turned his head ever so slightly. "What of temples? Shrines to worship?"
(and thus kings of the round was not necessary due to one v determined assassin...)
"Not really, but that doesn't stop their worshipers from erecting statues and altars." He had to wonder why the sudden interest, but he won't ask. Not yet. "My own home was decorated with imagery of the Draconian, Bahamut."
(may your uncle rot in the duat!!!)
"Gods who do not need a place to house their spirit so that their Oracles, priests, priestesses may give honor thanks..." Bayek shook his head. Even the Greeks would make statues for their gods to find a body for. Statues that were given food and beer in offering so that they knew the people revered and feared them. "They must live among you very differently."
He sat up ever so slightly. "The Draconian. A fearsome name indeed. What tales of him hail from your home?"
If nothing else, it was a conversation to find similarities. Perhaps a pattern could be found of who was taken to this strange world.
(may he close his eyes... forevermore)
"There are several, though most were lost to time after the Ancient Era."
He paused, and there is a moment where it looked as though he wouldn't respond further. Yet he pushed aside his personal feelings to tell the first one from the Cosmogony. Paraphrased, of course. "Bahamut, unbending as iron... In the past, he descended to the mortal realm and graced the people of Tenebrae. Gifting the power of the Stars and his trident to a pious womanβthe first Oracle."