TEST DRIVE MEME

[eternitymods]

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! Is that battle music playing? 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!

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Nanamo Ul Namo | Final Fantasy XIV

[nanaimo_bar]

a

[Waking up disoriented was something that Nanamo wasn't really a fan of. The last time she woke up disoriented and tired, it was after a nasty round. But as she sat in the cot, recovering, her legs swung gently back and forth, thinking about her lot in life.

Looking up at her bunkmate, she offered a smile.]

Tis another star, is it naught? So different from the land that I hail from and yet... so similar.


d

After several hours of consideration, and the fact that this darnable cowlick would not go away, Nanamo decided she needed a Job. Like the Warrior seemed to change at the drop of a hat. But wasn't that the way of the Adventurer?

Thus, arriving at the guild, she eyed it up and down. Merlwyb often boasted of the guns of her land, and she signed the paperwork.

Now outfitted in the stark red and black of the Job, she tried twirling the large gun with a little bit of a stumble.]

Maybe it is too large for that...


E

[Adventurers Guild! Ah yes, the place of coin and the lure of slaying mammots for their keep. Nanamo felt her purse was far too light and thus she was pouring over the jobs. Many of them were high level, but there was a hand-picked-over selection of lower level jobs. Many of them relegated to the dregs since the influx of arrivals had picked over them.

She sniffed a little, making a face as she picked up the first one she found that didn't look terrible.

How bad could a treant be?]

a

[im_pancake]

I’m going to have to agree there.

[Twilight can’t help but let out a sigh. At least she has hands this time around.]

I wonder why we’re here for, though...

Re: a

[nanaimo_bar]

Behest by a power other than the mother crystal, nay, cannot portend anything good. But we will have the strength to weather it.

[The young sultana hopped off her cot as she stretched.]

Looking for the ones who can strengthen the realm is key in this situation.

Re: a

[im_pancake]

I guess you’re right about that. I honestly thought I wouldn’t go through one of these again.

[And Twilight gets up herself, blinking in surprise at the tiny girl.]

Re: a

[nanaimo_bar]

[She's a tiny woman, and she is dressed in rich finery. Looking up at Twilight from her waist height she said,] May I have thy name?

Re: a

[im_pancake]

Twilight Sparkle. I’d say I was a princess, but I doubt titles will mean much here, either...

Re: a

[nanaimo_bar]

[Her lips curled into an amused smile.] Nanamo Ul Namo. If thy are dispensing with titles, then I would be a Sultana. From one ruler to another, I am expecting interesting conversations ahead.

Shall we explore?

Re: a

[im_pancake]

Gladly. Though, don’t worry if I’m off balance - I usually tend to walk on four legs, not two.

It’s a long story.

Re: a

[nanaimo_bar]

[Nanamo chuckled a little.] Truly the realm is strange enough for things like that to occur.

Come, let us look about this ship of theirs.

A

[littlemhigan]

(hi I'm a warrior of light but feel free to not recognize me)

[Castor, who had up until that time been nursing something of a headache looks up sharply at the voice. The alarmingly familiar voice. It takes a moment before her eyes settle on...]

N-nanamo?!

Re: A

[nanaimo_bar]

{okay! I usually run with Derplander as Nanamo's anyhow, just for "generic" sake unless psl)

[Nanamo looked up at her name, as she glanced over and found the white-haired woman sitting there. Puzzled, she inquired,]

You know my name?

[littlemhigan]

I....Nanamo, do you...not recognize me?

[It seems to sting, a little bit.]

[nanaimo_bar]

Nay, unfortunately not due to these circumstances. However, if you know me, then you simply must introduce yourself.

[The offer is on the table there.]

[littlemhigan]

[Hoo boy this got weird.

Castor stands, pivots, and then kneels before the Sultana, bowing her head as is appropriate. She schools her voice back to Ul'dahn patterns so she doesn't sound quite so backwater.]

Castor Westmoore, at Your Graces' command. I met you the first time under the Sultantree, many moons ago.

[nanaimo_bar]

I see. Pray forgive my notion, but the last time I saw the Warrior was a scant moon ago and I can only chalk it up to us being from different, similar, stars.

[She smiled however and nodded.] I am glad to see the Warrior comes in all shapes and sizes. None could be so interesting as interacting with a dear friend from another realm.

[littlemhigan]

I was blessed to earn your friendship once before and I would be blessed to have the chance to earn it again, Your Grace.

[There's a small pang of sadness in Castors's chest as Nanamo's words remind her of the Warriors of Darkness...but...]

'All shapes and sizes?' Would Your Grace care to elaborate?

[nanaimo_bar]

Then you shall have it. [Said Nanamo with a smile.]

The Warrior of my realm is a man, hyur in nature, midlander. Short cropped hair and piercing blue eyes.

[littlemhigan]

[That pang gets a little stronger, but Castor keeps her easy smile]

Midlander? Psh! I hope he is, at least, handsome! I jest. Should the gods allow it, I should like to meet him one day.

[nanaimo_bar]

Handsome as any other, though he has little sense sometimes. But no matter, come, tell me about your star and the world you hail from.

A

[myspecialblend]

I have found that many worlds resemble our own, and yet there will always be things that will tell it apart from home.

[Baron was not one to let things, even things like this, frazzle him too much. Granted, this was certainly a very different situation than what he was used to. If he went to another world, he was generally wholly aware of it and in control of said travel.

This time, that had not been the case. He was surrounded by many humans, but also many others that he certainly never met before. Not that it bothered him (unless they had a problem with him, of course) and he remained as composed as possible so as to not rise an undue panic. He made his way to a nearby window, using the cot and a pillow as a stool given his smaller stature.]

I must say, it is quite beautiful where we are. But, be that as it may, I certainly hope answers will arrive shortly.

Re: A

[nanaimo_bar]

Truthfully you are correct. There is little we could do right now but sit and wait.

[She nodded at Baron, before adding,] Is this your first time on a airship?

[myspecialblend]

One on such a this? Yes. Nor have I heard of this Dream Width.

[Toto also didn't really count, he was a crow who let Baron ride on his back.]

Yourself, miss?

[nanaimo_bar]

Nay, I have not as well. This wouldn't be the first time though an oddity has occurred in the world.

I have journeyed through the realm on an airship several times. it is enjoyable to say the least.

[myspecialblend]

But an oddity such as this? I would worry for your world would that be the case.

[nanaimo_bar]

My world seems to cannot go without a threat to the realm every few months. I'd be more surprised if it wasn't under constant danger.