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— Reply with a character you wish to test in the game's setting.
— Feel free to use one of the prompt below or make one of your own!
— Tag around! This is a panfandom RP, so don't hesitate to tag both castmates and non-castmates.
— Most importantly, have fun!


1/ Welcome to the world of Crystallis!
You have seen reality shatter and collapse around you, in the depths of the void you found a Crystal and now you are in the city of Aqures Ixen, surrounded by Moogles and people as lost and confused as you are. On the bright side, everyone thinks you're a hero! On the downside, they expect you to save the world. Maybe their expectations are a bit too much. Thankfully, you're not abandoned to your fate as a Moogle explains to you everything you need to know. Maybe it's time to get to know your companions in misfortune. Besides, it seems this has occurred past month already-- Maybe some people who have been here for longer than you may help.

2/ Do you like your new life?
No? Well, either way, you better get used to it, to your new powers, to your new house, to the ball of fur that follows your every steps—Who knows, maybe you'll even make some friends here. Besides, even if everyone expects you to save the world, fighting isn't the only way to do so. Maybe you could open a shop to help and properly equip your friends who are actually eager to fight. Maybe you could try and gather people who think diplomacy can stop war, you could even start your own researches on the Crystals— Or you could make sure your house is the prettiest in all of Aqures Ixen. Anything is possible.

3/ Neighborhood woes
The government of Aqures Ixen is very sorry, but it seems there are too many of you Heroes of Light. Hence why there is no free houses left in district dedicated to housing you. This may also be why you're not alone in the house that was given to you. Hopefully you're not living with a mad villain plotting to take over the world late at night, and hopefully your neighbor isn't a singer who doesn't know how to sing. On the bright side, you may have someone very cool living with you and an artist next door! It's just not likely.

4/ Crystallis de Chocobo
Upon arrival, your Moogle gave you a map of Crystallis. This world may be a bit big for you to explore, so why not go to the Chocobo Farm and ask for a Chocobo? These big birds can't fly, but they're much more efficient than horses when it comes to travelling. Maybe it's your first time riding a Chocobo; it might be a good idea to have someone with you in case something goes wrong. Or maybe the old man at the farm didn't have any Chocobos left and gave you some Chocobo Lure© so you can go and capture your own. You can find details on Chocobo Capture here.

5/ A thing called Mognet
Hopefully you weren't used to Internet and cellphones back home. Otherwise, you might be a tiny bit confused when your Moogle returns to you with a stack of letters. Or maybe someone else's Moogle is coming to you with a voice message it learnt by heart and is now going to recite to you with a lot of Kupo. That's how the "network" works here.

6/ A thing called Strike
In spite of how old-fashioned it is, Mognet is very useful and odds are that you may have become dependent on it. Hopefully not, because one local tradition seems to be Mognet Strikes. 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 board in the third district or in taverns.

7/ I believe I can fly~
You are on an Airship! Airships regularly depart from Aqures Ixen and stop by most major cities in the world, so they're the perfect means of transportation for you to go and explore this world. You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness.

8/ Exploration
Enough expository banter. Now is the time to explore. Maybe rather than spending most of your time in Aqures Ixen, you'd rather spend it living in Balicea, or betting on Chocobo Races in Trano Golsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore some ancient ruins that may hold some precious information. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere that isn't under imperial control; unless you have a death wish of course.

9/ Random Encounter
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! Alternatively, maybe this encounter isn't random at all, and you have been sent on a mission to kick some imperial asses in the war confronting the Heran Empire and the Republic of Esdham. Good luck!

10/ Getting Jobs is hard
It all started when you asked Jessie to give you a new Job. What could and should have been a formality, quickly turned into a trial. All you wanted was a Job, 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 yet again, maybe she simply asked you to assist her in her researches on the Crystals. Getting new Jobs is not easy. Consider yourself happy though, at least you don't have to do that alone.

11/ The world is subject to unrelenting pain and suffering…
This is why you should play a game. After all, there are things a lot more important than saving the world: Blitzball is one of them. Triple Triad is another. Why don't you take a break and do something different for once; anyone wanting to play Blitzball is given a special potion allowing them to breath underwater, whereas someone who wants to play Triple Triad should have no difficulties finding veterans more than happy to get rid of their low level cards.

12/ Wild Card
Don't like the options offered here? Go crazy and choose what you want to do in this world!


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promiseofnewyevon: (I'm not pouting.)

3 (Anyone is welcome)

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-22 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
It had been 3 days since Baralai had arrived and so far he had spent most of his time at the library or the temple. His learning was limited to books but that was fine with him. He had heard rumors of the moogle strike but thought it was a precursor to something bigger and made note of it. It was a sign to him but nothing that really was a matter of huge concern.

He had just opened up a book to start his daily study while his moogle Lora hovered close by. She hummed a little tune and Baralai seemed okay with it -- at first.

"What'cha doin', kupo?" Lora sang her words.

Baralai sighed and turned the page. He didn't think that responding to her was a priority when the obvious was staring right at her. Lora didn't take the hint that he wanted to study in silence and Baralai's brow knitted in frustration. His lips curled back in a subtle sneer. "Do you mind?"

"Not at all! I wanna read too, kupo!" Lora chirped happily while she flitted from his left shoulder to his right.

Baralai sighed and dropped his shoulders and shook his head. "Then read something else."

"But the books are too heavy, kupo." The moogle whined and sobbed dramatically.

Baralai thought to move to another location but avoiding the moogle was impossible when he had to keep the window open for fresh air. "Could you be quiet, please?"

"I would if you get me the book, kupo." She huffed with her cheeks puffed out.

Baralai relented and handed her a book to read and opened it for her. Lora giggled with glee and the realized the type of book Baralai had picked. She sighed softly once, then twice just a bit louder with the third one even louder than the preceeding two.

He huffed and slammed his hand down. "What now?"

"It's boooring!" Lora whined once again.

This time, Baralai was about at the point of nearly shouting but instead he slammed his book closed and tucked it away with a roll of his eyes. "I didn't need to study."

"So, does this mean that you'll go out?" Lora seemed to brighten up just then.

"No." Baralai was at his wit's end. "Leave me be."
thegreatninja: (hands on hips b/w)

Not just Anyone has arrived! I have!!!

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
A serious voice echoed from above. "Please don't do this..."

"QUIET MUSHI!" The second voice was high pitched and hushed; followed by soft snickers.

"It's mooshoo..." The voice still wasn't amused but after a depressing grunt it stayed silent.

"STOP RIGHT THERE!" Yuffie now stood at the top of the stairs, making sure she was above the man, his Moogle and the collection of books.

"You have entered the territory of the Legendary Hero! The White Rose of Wuti!" Her hands were placed her her hips as the young girl looked down at the boy.

promiseofnewyevon: (Oh great.)

Can we assume roomies? XD

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
His eyes widened and his head turned his head from left to right then up. Lora squeals in excitement and floated up to the top of the staircase to admire the girl at the top of the staircase. "You're so strong, kupo! You'll save me from this boring hero I'm stuck with!"

Baralai watched his moogle companion and saw Yuffie at the top of the stairs. He stepped toward the landing and smirked but he wasn't in a playful mood. In fact, he was far from it but at least his moogle was pestering him. Instead, he had another issue to deal with and that was his roommate.

Oh great, just what he needed. "Figures you would show up. I wonder what took you so long." He spoke softly. "Sadly, we have to share the space and it's steadily becoming a little cramped."

Baralai didn't want to admit that he was a bit claustrophobic and there were other things that made him uneasy. Chocobos were one of those things.
thegreatninja: (hidden)

She is 'trying' to ambush you...

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
"You really shouldn't do this..." The voice was dry and unamused. He knew that this attempt, like the others, would end poorly.

Yuffie gave her pudgy companion a toothy grin. "Don't say that! It's your turn to help out!" She jumped catching Mooshoo as he tried to fly away. "STAY STILL!" After a few moments of struggling the disgruntled moogle now wore a white and black bandana around his forehead.

"I don't think this is necessary..." He placed on hand on his new headband but didn't move to take it off. As annoying as it was, it was still a present and he couldn't hurt her feelings; again.

"Of course it is!" Yuffie smiled, pushing him to the side. "Shuuush! Someone's coming!" Her hand covered his face as her eyes scanned the forest floor. Once her next victim came into sight her smile widened. "Lets go!" She flipped her mask over her face and jumped.

She swung down to the next tree over so that she was in view of her target. Yuffie landed on the branch easily, with one hand on her hip and the other pointed at the poor unfortunate stranger. "HALT!"

"I AM THE GREAT NINJA YUFFIE. THE MASKED MAIDEN OF DEATH! GIVE ME YOUR THINGS OR PREPARE TO FIGHT."
thegreatninja: (Turns away)

Yes! Though might see it a little differently... :3

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
The moogle floating behind Yuffie lightly tapped Lora on the shoulder. "Please don't encourage her..." He sounded like he was at his wits end.

Yuffie puffed up her chest and crossed her arms. "I don't know what you're talking about. You come into my home and make a mess with those awful books!" Her head turns to the side with a urmph.

It was clear that the young fifteen year old was not happy about sharing a space and refused to accept it.

promiseofnewyevon: (Really? No.)

The moogles!

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
Lora turned around and giggled. "So? She's better that that stick in the mud for a hero, kupo. Can we trade?" Lora was keen on Yuffie almost immediately and Baralai sighed with a slow shake to his head.

"It doesn't work that way, Lora. You've said it yourself." Baralai said and then moved back toward his books to straighten them up in stacks to clear some space. "Besides, wasn't the strike started because some of you were breaking the rules?"

"Uh...well, there's more to that, kupo, and stop with the stuffy talk!" Lora pointed her hand toward Baralai and waved her arm up and down in her frustration. "You're boring!"
promiseofnewyevon: (Really? No.)

And here comes the stuffy bookworm, because it's awful.

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
The moment she appeared in front of him he was immediately on guard and ready to strike. His defensive stance was strong that depicted that he knew how to defend himself in spite of being a praetor. Baralai was far from being a pushover.

He heard her introduction and his defense softened to a more social stance where he canted his head to the side. "That doesn't make any sense. I thought ninja's were quieter and masked people didn't give their names."

His tone was dismissive and he scoffed. "Your entrance needs work."

Lora giggled and flew next to Yuffie. "That was amazing, kupo! Don't mind him. He's a stick in the mud."

Baralai's face contorted into an expression that depicted near disgust. Really? Did his moogle just say that about him? He wanted to roll his eyes and instead he recomposed himself and shook his head. "If you'll excuse me, I have work to do."

"See, see?!" Lora huffed. "He's hopeless. Hopeless, kupo! Does he ever smile?"
thegreatninja: (my point)

MooShoo!!!

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Yuffie made a grand gesture pointing to her own Moogle. "All I need is Mooshoo. He's the my ninja in training!" She nudged him out into the open.

He was happy to hear her say that but he was still upset with her for causing the commotion. "Anyway!" She pointed back at Baralai. "If you are to stay here all boring stuff must be kept in your room!"
promiseofnewyevon: (Please don't.)

NGL, I'm laughing so hard at this. Wow, the stares!

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
Before he turned around to face Yuffie, he gathered up the books in his arms and started up the stairs. He could barely see over the stack and groaned a little from the weight. "Could you please move so I can put them away?"

It was strange, he knew that he needed to study but the irrefutable truth of the matter was that he had to give in or they would fight. He was too much of a pacifist to create a distortion in harmony, even though verbally was a different matter. He was feeling a bit irritated and he did his best to hold it all back from the last bit of conversation they had.

Lora watched the hero she was assigned too and tilted her over sized head with her hand to her chin. "Kupo?"
thegreatninja: (headin forward)

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Hey! What are you doing?" Yuffie tried to move as he headed up the stairs but she was in socks and slipped. Her torso fell forward crashing into Baralai as she went tumbling down the stairs.

Mooshoo reached out trying to steady the young girl but gravity was too fast. He cringed as she crashed to the bottom of the stairs. "OW!"
lord_of_arms: (That will never tire)

[personal profile] lord_of_arms 2014-08-23 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
That was when a moogle came in with a red rose in his hands, flying through the window and laughing gleefully.

"Mogurdy! Please stop this!" Came a rather desperate and out of breath voice. A head of gray hair appeared first, covered in a decorative bandana soon followed by a tanned face and golden-brown eyes. He was flushed from running as he hopped onto the window sill, desperate to grab at Mogurdy and missed.

"No Hero of Light should focus on roses, kupo!"

Firion sighed, hanging his head. And then, he looked up with wide eyes, suddenly realizing just where he was. "M-My apologies, sir! I didn't mean to intrude."
thegreatninja: (mask)

ATTACK!

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
Yuffie almost fell off her branch at Baralai's sharp words. "You're a big meanie! Stupid old hair man!" She doesn't give him another chance to take back his harsh words. She swings down from the branch her large shuriken aimed at his torso.

Her movements are swift as her small form feighs to the side tossing her shuriken so that it flies around to hit him across the back. "Take that!"
Edited 2014-08-23 02:38 (UTC)
promiseofnewyevon: (Ouch.)

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Oof!" Books were sent in all directions upon Yuffie's impact and down he went down the stairs with her. Lora couldn't stop her giggles from the sight. They looked absolutely ridiculous all tangled up.

Her foot was by his face. He sat up and rubbed the back of his head with a wince. "Ouch."

Concerned, he looked over at Yuffie. "You told me that I needed to put them in my room. Are you okay?"
promiseofnewyevon: (Oh great.)

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
The commotion was enough to tear Baralai from his studies and look up at the mog that that brought the rose. His eyes widened for just a moment. He wasn't sure if he should be alarmed or upset. He reeled back and tried not to focus on what was going on but rather at the person he was roomed in with.

"It's fine." He placed the closed book on top of another book and set it aside for now. Studying would have to come later, it seemed, and he sighed. "I'm Baralai."

Lora was interested in speaking with the moogle and looked at the rose. "It's soooo pretty, kupo!"
promiseofnewyevon: (I don't think it's supposed to look like)

And it begins.

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Wha-?" Baralai was taken by surprise just then when she swung down and spotted the shuriken. With a cartwheel, he managed to dodge it and he was in fighting stance once again.

The shuriken struck him in the back and he was pushed forward. It was a dirty trick but an effective one but it didn't help that the strike really hurt and he leaned forward.

"Old hair?" He lifted his brow.

Lora giggled and pointed at Baralai. "He's an old man, kupo!"
thegreatninja: (such cute)

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
Yuffie was lying across Baralai on her stomach. She got to her hands and knees before rocking back on her heels. "That... didn't go as planned." She rubbed the back on her head and gave the boy a smile.

A light giggle escaped her lips as she looked at his disheveled state. "You look so silly!"
thegreatninja: (easy)

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
Yuffie's cloak fell to the ground as she back flipped, catching her shuriken with a happy smile.

"That should teach you to be so mean to someone who's so cute."

"Now!" Her left foot took a step closer. "Give me your Crystal." After all, that is what they call materia here... right?
promiseofnewyevon: (Who?)

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
At first, he thought about getting upset until he heard her laugh. His face changed from hard to confused then he laughed softly. "I suppose I do. I'm just glad you're not hurt."

Lora's giggling had stopped and she looked confused. "What happened, kupo?"
thegreatninja: (whats that)

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
Mooshoo crossed his little arms and smirked. "Looks like my hero made a friend." With that he flew down to Yuffie's side.

She looked around at the scattered books. "Can we still take these to your room?" Not that she was going to help but she is sure Mooshoo will for her.
promiseofnewyevon: (That's boring.)

Oh lord, Yuffie!!

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Baralai had to ignore what Lora was laughing about since that strike hurt a lot. "My crystal? What is materia?"

He knew that it wasn't much use to anyone but somehow she seemed to want it bad enough. He fished through his coat pocket to retrieve it and in his hand was a small chrysanthemum shaped object. "This?"

Lora swooped down to take a look at it in his hand. "You're really going to give it to her?"

Baralai shook his head. "It doesn't matter. She can have it if it means that much to her."

He knew something that Yuffie didn't but he wasn't going to voice it. Instead, he thought that giving in would be safer. He was already hurt, and he needed to go to a healer.

Lora gave a little sound as if she finally figured something out. "Oh! Okay."
Edited 2014-08-23 03:44 (UTC)
thegreatninja: (teehee)

Oh poor Yuffie >.<

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2014-08-23 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
Yuffie's face blanked a moment as she stared at the injured man. "You're that scared of me, huh?" She eyed his current state a moment and then grinned.

"As you should be!" She put her hands back on her hips and she leaned forward. "I bet you would love to have someone like me on your side."
lord_of_arms: (And in the flames)

[personal profile] lord_of_arms 2014-08-23 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
Firion settled back off the window sill, resting his elbows on it instead. He gave Baralai a small smile and a nod. "Firion. And that is Mogurdy. He doesn't like flowers, it seems."

"Well, of course, kupo! You got all that armor and you're a Hero of Light! Kupo! Why are you carrying something so... so girly, kupo?!"

"It was a gift, Mogurdy, as I have told you countless times, now will you please give it back?"
promiseofnewyevon: (ashamed)

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
"I suppose, kupo, but it's no fun if he's being nice." Lora pouted. "He's no fun, anyway." She huffed.

The scattered books were only a small part of the problem and he was certain that he was going to bruise and feel the pain later on once the adrenaline wore off. Baralai took a look around to spot the scattered books from the top of the stairs to the ground floor.

He stood up and started to gather the books. "I'll take them. I was clumsy and you nearly got hurt."
promiseofnewyevon: (Will you look at that?)

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Girly?" Baralai didn't see the logic in the accusation just because someone liked flowers. It only confused the young priest that Mogurdy made such an accusation. "I don't understand. It's made in nature. What's girly about it?"

Lora sighed and shook her head. "Don't tell me. You like flowers too, kupo?"

"Of course. It means that the land is rich to grow things. What's there not to like about flowers?" Baralai turned his head toward Lora and then toward Firion. "It's a pleasure to meet you. This is Lora."
promiseofnewyevon: (I don't think it's supposed to look like)

Oh poor Yuffie >.<

[personal profile] promiseofnewyevon 2014-08-23 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
"As long as you don't steal from me, I don't mind but right now, I don't think I can trust you." Baralai said with a stumble. "You got me in the back."

Since he was shot, those old bitter feelings came back when Nooj had shot him and Gippal on the Mi'ihen Highroad. Briefly, his scowl was present only to have it pushed back to reveal a neutral expression.

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