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...ccurred during '''Chapter 3: Burn'''. When you add a log that is part of a plot, please add the following to the end of your log: [[Category:(Plot) <Plot Name>)]]</pre>

...nation's entire strategy relied on keeping Hyland from taking Lastonbell, and the disparate armies moving to reinforce the city now seem like separate ta ...s shoot through the nobles, already: Cardinal Forton should sue for peace, and if she does not, then the emperor should have her replaced as regent.

...riend in Alcidamas Village, and a friendship free of long-standing grudges and difficult circumstances buds to life with a hope of happiness for all.'' ...of the conflict--scars that have yet to heal. The earth is dry and barren, and much of the groundwater has been contaminated by biological or chemical wea

...tagulia, they are charged with protecting the Holy City and its environs...and through them, the Goddess herself. ...as well. '''It does not cover information known only to the Four Heroes... and even they are not privy to all the Goddess's secrets.'''

...e! How about having a party to boost morale? The alternating events of joy and sorrow will taint future developments."'' ...t others in control of their own destinies and world, led by the dangerous and charismatic Vinsfeld Rhadamanthus.

...er the encounter with K.K. and Ragnell in Krosse, with the help of Noeline and Lydia.'' ...he aftermath of Timotheus Lovelace's flight and K.K.'s subsequent entrance and acquisition of the Anomalous Orb becaues of Seraph Ragnell's untimely revea

...eir training. Siegfried watches from a balcony. His expression is tempered and thoughtful. ...en smashed in turn, but what's the loss of a fight when you're winning the war?

...w Arctica's docks. The outlines of a plan are sketched if not the details. And then, supposition of what might come... after.'' ...r lingers: it bites down to the bones. As expected, this far to the north, and by the sea.

...in lovely guest (prisoner) of honor. It's here that Yuna is being guarded, and it is here to which Belize heads. ...hasty action. The guards posted outside Yuna's room bow upon seeing them, and Belize bows back, all in the style of Yevon.

''"Truly, if there is a god of destiny... he is fond of plot twists."'' ...e degree to which the Blue Star is visible within the sky -- Rising, Full, and Fading - with a single day of celebration marking the transition between ea

As Yue mentioned, she did see her racing ahead. And even as the combat began to die down, there's a particular trail of fallen ...e lake. The flutter of Kamui's ratty black cape is visible amidst the snow and white. Her hair whipping in the wind. The Saber is in her hand, incapable o

...they've ever spoken. Ghaleon offers Yuna some unexpected fatherly advice, and Yuna offers Ghaleon some unexpected friendship. Ultimately, they decide to ...rting away impossible). There are many portions that are flooded, as well, and that adds an extra level of complexity.

...obvious. Others (like the backstory) you will have to discover over time. And a few of them are carefully planned surprises, which we're saving for the r * Is the change as minor as we can make it and still achieve our desired effect?

*'''Summary''': ''Ivan and Talia enjoy a moment of peace after her recent kidnapping. But then, the past catches up.'' ...oonflow is a large river that bisects Spira's largest island into southern and northern halves. Strange flowers called Moonlilies grow on the Moonflow's b

...the boondocks of Spira, Talise and friends discuss the Relic of Althena - and her parents' killer, the Hellion known only as Joe Clark.'' ...t the bow of the ferry, resting her hands on the rail. She's got her sword and lute slung over her shoulder but hasn't bothered with her armour. There's n

*'''Log: Again and Again''' *'''Summary''': ''Crossing to Elru, the Black Wolves reflect on what was and what may soon be.''

...a real sense of location here, can't map it to her snooping in the palace and thus orient herself, but it doesn't stop her trying, takingthat opportunity ...useous by turns and fatigued, though it doesn't help that her old injuries and new are still painful.

...dience with Queen Zephyr, who has agreed to tell him the truth about Lacan and the sin committed by Shevat; Elly accompanies him. The truth comes as a sur ...nt has a lot to do after an attack like the one Odessa plotted on Solaris, and the Queen is no exception. Zephyr has many important things to do, some of

...hateau, with Eleanor and Venetia in the wings. Does a monster of past deed and current state of being have a place in the mission of ARMS? Do they even wa ...r ARMS briefings, as well as the personal quarters and offices of the Lord and Lady of the house, the Valeria siblings. Both contain a great many books, t

...Both are dorks, love delicious baked goods, believe in the good in people, and have been or are wanted criminals!'' ...to sleep in odd corners of the building as her body demanded. Sweet things and fatty things were subject to disappearing, taken by a distracted courier's

*'''Log: 2021-11-17: Oasis of Land, Water, and Sky (Side F)''' *'''Summary''': ''An odd mix of acquaintances and at least one huge pain in the butt find themselves verifying the existence

*'''A Fowl Fiendish Plot!''' DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

...mmary''': ''With the Warwing breaking apart, an escape becomes immediately and imminently essential. But is it possible anymore? Just remember, there's no ...necessary to life, of course. Without it, bodies would lose shape and form and all things would fly away. Flying has always been a privileged position, ea

...n which she'd fallen. There had not even been a moment in which to resist. And even if she had, where would she have gone? ...s it were) with invading the city. Her belongings had been taken from her, and without further ceremony, she had been cast into the prison under the city.

...dly resentment of the latter...? (This is the denouement of the Generosity and Recklessness subplot.)'' ...of the conflict--scars that have yet to heal. The earth is dry and barren, and much of the groundwater has been contaminated by biological or chemical wea

...ng her upper body in a white shawl off of which the heat bounces, her face and head loosely veiled. Sighing wearily, she takes a slow sip from the canteen ...to have in just about any given situation, as evidenced by the blank stare and the general quietness as he makes up the rear of those setting foot out und

...before others are whisked here by accident. The Al Bhed made no hesitation and spared no efforts to capture her. ...ummoner's Sanctum, a young Al Bhed man is slammed back against the wall -- and then Biggs Guado slams his broadsword through his neck, with a splash of bl

*'''Log: Like Hell and High Lightning''' ...y. Ratatoskr seeks battle amidst the storm. Ragnell tends to her own aims. And Kaguya... is looking for Loren. Amidst the Thunder Plains, then, chaos ensu

*'''Log: A War Meeting''' ...wakening of Mother. In attendance are several of the Black Wolves, Claude, and Cecilia's fellow Dawn Chasers. A plan of action across several fronts is ha

...in the well-being of their immediate neighbors than the older generation, and are not nearly as invested in working out the kinks of their passion-laden ...the process of setting up the final tower when he was struck by lightning and killed, something which lesser minds would regard as irony, but which the f

...rom time to time, it's one of the few places in town to get a decent meal, and its prices are eminently reasonable. ...'t have the population to support a large economy, and tension between Wei and the locals isn't helping matters.

*'''Summary''': ''Riesenlied and Noeline convene with Leon and Lily, to discuss matters of their pursuit...'' ...the missing Fossils? These were all problems in Ignas' volatile landscape, and it was not wise to ignore them.

...vil War is told. Several teams descend upon the location to deal with it - and its Domain Master, should they be present. This scene ICly takes place on M ...of the conflict--scars that have yet to heal. The earth is dry and barren, and much of the groundwater has been contaminated by biological or chemical wea

...vil War is told. Several teams descend upon the location to deal with it - and its Domain Master, should they be present. This scene ICly takes place on M ...of the conflict--scars that have yet to heal. The earth is dry and barren, and much of the groundwater has been contaminated by biological or chemical wea

...ntioned. It represents the last settled land on a Summoner's Pilgrimage... and, for many Summoners, its end as well. ...hree things - their raw power; a deep, abiding faith in Yevon's teachings; and strange techniques which allow them to copy the fiends' way of fighting.

...sing the Thunder Plains so that Yuna can share a decision with her friends and Guardians.'' ...the process of setting up the final tower when he was struck by lightning and killed, something which lesser minds would regard as irony, but which the f

| Gawain XR57 Mod (rifle) '''and many others''' ''"Better the road then pretending I can just settle down and all. Least this-wise, I know I've always got another horizon waiting for me

...less than stellar outcomes... both for their relation with the Guardians, and for themselves. ...hoes out in the arid sands surrounding the Temple, where Siegfried, Harken and the others are still fighting.

down and leaves you in a perfectly smooth stone room, approximately fifty feet by thirty feet in size. There is a metal door on one side, and objects

The lonely church may have been the center of a once vibrant and sprawling town in Glenwood, however many years ago. The alabaster statue of the goddess Althena would have brought peace to many of those who prayed, however many years ago.

DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party. types of wounds; some are severe, some are minor, and a couple are mere

*'''Log: 2021-11-02: Oasis of Land, Water, and Sky (Side A)''' ...of the conflict--scars that have yet to heal. The earth is dry and barren, and much of the groundwater has been contaminated by biological or chemical wea

*'''Summary''': ''In which Yarobeleedt and Kaguya attempt to probe the ruins of Old Petra to remove any lingering item ...monsters became a more and more common sight around this desolate village, and eventually, there was no one left to care for it. It simply became one of t

...at has happened around Bevelle and Yuna, the Black Wolves (and adjacent... and new friends) have opted to investigate the sewers under Luca. You know, in DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

...leaders of both worlds, though, that it could readily move between Filgaia and Lunar. Days don't allow timeto rebuild cities. ...Heimdall Gazzo, maps of Aquvy with its position and expected route noted, and the rest.

...ersistent weather patterns cause snow and ice for many months of the year, and the middle of winter makes that especially true. The Black Wolves are only ...part wooden sailing ship. The Kraken is an ironclad, with an armored hull and five 10-inch guns on each side, with a crew of dark-uniformed sailors scurr

...rter Knights successful, those aboard the Fereshte are allowed a moment of peace...'' ...an get caught unawares by a patrol, and skirmishes have resulted in delays and death for those trying to get to the Badlands.

...have little reason to expand into the untamed wildlands when their larders and storehouses are filled to bursting. DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

...e would expect of the seemingly middling noble rank of the Valeria family, and the lack of significant holdings around the Estate itself. ...nown as the very home base of ARMS, Lord Irving Valeria's personal project and, it's said, private army. There is a great deal of history here; the knowle

...eep the world's power in balance. Her new mission is to rebuild her order and stop the King of Evil from acheiving his dark aims. But how much of her old ...nto many responsibilities. She also displayed clear talents for knowledge and learning, as well as the mystical arts; years before most of her peers woul

...t's time for her to share everything she's learned with her new coworkers. And to provide a demonstration of what, exactly, the problem actually is.'' ...nown as the very home base of ARMS, Lord Irving Valeria's personal project and, it's said, private army. There is a great deal of history here; the knowle

...haracter :: Arisugawa Joy]], [[Character :: Rena Lanford]], [[Character :: Peace Kishinami]], [[Character :: Avril Vent Fleur]], [[Character :: Holly]], [[C ...Professor Oak call together the Visitors to explain the situation to them--and show them a path back home.''

...racter :: Sephilia Lampbright]], [[Character :: Layna Manydays]](as Dahlia and the Ruby Empress Crew), [[Character :: Seraph Ceimglace]] ...uite as planned, and they find themselves assisted by an unexpected ally...and confronted by an unexpected enemy.''

.... In every era of Filgaia's history, this tower has stood, piercing heaven and earth like a binding nail: Etemenanki, The Tower of Babel. ...ore a crowd of onlookers, that Saint Calucion defeated a terrible monster, and sealed it within the tower using her own body. A network of well-worn footp

*'''Log: 2021-11-03: Oasis of Land, Water, and Sky (Side B)''' ...of the conflict--scars that have yet to heal. The earth is dry and barren, and much of the groundwater has been contaminated by biological or chemical wea

*'''Log: 2021-11-12: Oasis of Land, Water, and Sky (Side E)‎''' ...into claims of another would-be paradise. Rounding up sympathetic friends and acquaintances to see for themselves... one of them definitely does not like

...e situation. Odessa sought access to a powerful flying weapons platform -- and with several spires, called Diablo Pillars, could cause it to fire its main ...center of the room is a man with bronzed skin, a jagged scar down one eye, and a large cybernetic ARM that is also an arm. It ends with three, jagged blad

...They fight not only to save themselves, but to save his tormented soul... And prove that they have what it takes to shoulder the memories he carried with ...might hear a rumor about a mysterious weapon resting within a haunted ruin and venture there to seize the power it promises for themselves.

...respite. However, the elders' knowledge will sometimes lure the determined and desperate to this place. ...of the Baskar -- and the others like them -- were their chosen followers. And yet, she has seen the need. She had the word spread carefully, as Drifters

*'''Summary''': ''During Blue Master Lunn's tournament, peace negotiations collapse completely as an assassination attempt is made on one ...s nevertheless a major commercial centre for the entire Meribus continent, and all manner of goods are found here.

*'''Summary''': ''The Trial Knight issues a challenge to the Shepherd and his companions within the flaming city of Adlehyde.'' ...nto near-quarters. Large shops are packed along both roads, offering goods and services of a variety rivaled only by the merchant republics of Aquvy.

AFTER 'WORLD EATER' AND 'PAIN OF LOSS' ...king and shuddering like it's the end of the world, in which both the past and present tenses apply.)

*'''Summary''': ''A ground of humans and small group of Veruni -- Avril included -- land in the shrine of water bene ...of assault from Odessa's special forces, Cocytus; then the arrival of Sin and the consequent defence by Lombardia, even if that wasn't enough... there wa

...an understanding with Maester Kelk, the Guado come calling to chase her -- and plan to kill every last Ronso in their way. Fortunately, they are not alone ...s found dead -- mages determined that he was murdered by powerful magic -- and the Guard is in a silent but most desperate uproar.

...ility outside game location. These may still eventually close ahead of the plot leaving the particular area they're set in, but there is no built-in time l ...ungeon available for repeat runs during a set period, often as a part of a plot, after which it becomes unavailable for use again.

...Temple. Ruby has left, but they encounter Xantia. They escape together -- and discover something about Elly as they do.'' DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

Perhaps it was the unending numbers of Odessa's rank and file, filtrating Dragons, and Sin itself. Perhaps the fierce fighting in Macalania Temple has

...ary''': ''Yu Yevon is finally killed, and with him, Sin. The fayth, Auron and Tidus depart. Everyone else is left behind...'' Feathers and scales fall like rain.

DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party. night air. Screams can be heard -- and then worse, as the walls of the

...nbell, to reach beyond. The eastern gate is always bustling with activity, and the crowded streets here can be a source of crime. Talia promised that she could get Kaguya, Matilda, and Janus inside of Lastonbell. She did so. It seems that she has a few contact

*'''Log: Fair is Fowl and Fowl is Fair''' DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

...cter :: Jessie and James]], [[Character :: Arisugawa Joy]], [[Character :: Peace Kishinami]], [[Character :: Margaret]], [[Character :: Rena Lanford]], [[Ch ...e there are in other Nedian settlements. Small shops, single family homes, and a sense of community make it a popular place to live that never ''feels'' b

...al arts acumen has been found wanting before the new and novel disciplines and tactics of Otherworlders... he has yet to show the fullest reaches of his m ...s almost like a sphere. Memories thought buried can resurface, given voice and physical form, only to vanish a few moments later.

...he memory of those that have been lost, realize their ties to one another, and renew their conviction for the future. Just what will lie there in the hori .... Burnt, blackened shells mark where these great businesses used to say -- and few can say if all of them will ever reopen.

hurl across, lightning and ice scarring the very ground that they walk on. and the battle is joined before you can reach the door that leads deeper

*'''Log: Lands Faraway and Elden''' ...ng some ancient ruins brings Josie together with faces both old and new -- and the situation with some old friends turns a touch awkward.''

The word has it that Macalania Temple is no longer at battle stations, and is letting travelers in once again. The word also has it that Maester Seymo ...to the true surface of the lake. There is water down there, far, far down, and not all of it is frozen.

*'''Log: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea''' ...y''': ''A rather unorthodox group bands together just within the Main Gate and pushes through it to what lies beyond. But, are they just trading one bad c

...offices, shops, and other administrative facilities that keep the dogmatic and bureaucratic engines of Yevon running. ...bolster the ranks that have been left by the total withdrawal of the Guado and some of their conspirators.

...the Filgaia Summit, some old fights cannot be put aside. The Black Wolves and a few friends, disguising themselves as wait staff in the employ of an Aveh ...e would expect of the seemingly middling noble rank of the Valeria family, and the lack of significant holdings around the Estate itself.

...is behind it. That something has brought forth the thing from Emrys Mire, and it now threatens to shatter the continent of Glenwood's very foundations.'' In the wake of the Rolance attack on Marlind, war has erupted in Glenwood.

...ton herself, it appears she has also had a strong hand in perpetuating the war engulfing the Glenwood continent a number of times over. It's not hard to f ...r Knights' Tower in the western part. The castle itself is always secluded and heavily guarded.

.... But can they make their way through the chaos and danger aboard the ship and put a stop to Odessa's actions?'' DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

Not all things react to Malevolence the same way. Many animals turn wild and Maybe it is recuperating from its spiritual trauma via serene and profound

...and hurt - physically and emotionally - the Ebony Wings, Caravan Kinship, and friends reconvene at the Baskar Colony, to extend a hand of friendship to t ...respite. However, the elders' knowledge will sometimes lure the determined and desperate to this place.

*'''Log: Generosity and Recklessness''' ...of the conflict--scars that have yet to heal. The earth is dry and barren, and much of the groundwater has been contaminated by biological or chemical wea

*'''Summary''': ''Lunata is in trouble, and a group of (mostly) Drifters band together to search for her in the chaos o DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

...strage ice sculptures jutting up from a hillock not far away. Great jagged and twisted spires of ice in the middle of the hot desert, ice that refuses to ...over the fires and a mug of ale and dinner. Not one to worry mighty heroes and adventurers.

*'''Summary''': ''Blue Master Lunn holds his tournament, and a play is made to draw the attention of the Shadow Dragon Cult. The tournam Last night, deep in the sewers, Hiro, Jean, and their allies had a fateful encounter with the Shadow Dragon Cult. That such

*'''Log: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea''' ...source. The rest of it is just desert, desert, and more desert. Some ruins and sand-swept camp sites dot the landscape, but other than that - desert. Defi

...taken up almost entirely by the sort of dark, slightly dank wooden tables and chairs that appeals to its clientele. An old harpsichord even sits in the c ...ifters for offering warm beds, cold beer and decent grub for a fair price, and so it sees a great deal of out-of-town traffic. It is also known for the th

...to be explained about the situation of the world, the history of Filgaia, and what's more, she has a request for everyone present.'' ...mb that was Babel, as well as enough time to explore the country of Shevat and get to start to understand the people who live there.

*'''Summary''': ''Rumor has it that a bunch of prisoners of war escaped Kislevi incarceration to go hole up in a manor somewhere. The Carav ...dozen gang members - more if they're willing to forego comfortable space - and is reasonably fortified against outside intrusion. Drifters, especially tho

...trials of the shrines, as close as they are linked to the Althenian ethos and other matters besides. Yet, are they prepared for this particular trial? Th DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

...mmary''': ''Treachery from within opens the gates of Bevelle to the Guard, and a desperate battle unfolds.'' The war continues.

'''DG:''' Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party. have clustered together based on the facts you have found and the suspicions

...': ''An array of explorers converge on a mysterious island between Meribus and Glenwood, where Malevolence seems to be suppressed. Naturally, a beach epis ...immediately, the group aboard seems to have decided--collectively--to stop and enjoy the scenery.

''"The people and the friends that we've lost -- and the dreams that have faded -- never forget them."'' ...the personal cost, she always does the right thing to protect her people, and the world that she loves; the world whose pain she feels so profoundly. It

...raph asks the Fiends and other heroes to stop the Lord of Calamity's plans and maybe save a few souls as well.'' ...hip is in disarray. No one knows /quite/ what will happen, and both Hyland and Rolance seem to be holding back.

...re points that dot Spira. "Rin's Travel Agency, Lake Macalania. Let's meet and decide how we're going to pay Yevon back." ...he temple destroyed, this building is the only sanctuary for miles around, and it's controlled by an Al Bhed entrepeneur. As such it feels relatively safe

...keeps a promise, and Yuna makes one. Also all the aeons fight and stuff, and it's awesome.'' ...rting away impossible). There are many portions that are flooded, as well, and that adds an extra level of complexity.

*'''Summary''': ''Ashley, Eleanor, Josie, and Brad have been pulled into the Memory Maze. Fortunately, wherever they go, And, through the mist, someone approaches.

*'''Summary''': ''An apothecary, a geohound and two seraphs walk into a metal jungle.'' ...n't the only danger. Mirages can lead men astray, oases are few, and great and terrible beasts sink beneath the sands until they find their prey.

...the defenses of one of the Diablo Pillars. Within, they encounter Caina... and Randolph the Magic Key.'' Simply reaching the tall and thin blue tower is a minor ordeal: either one must approach from the air or

...ethelle would go get a sword; and Cecilia would go secure the actual exit, and signal them, possibly by bribing a passing wind mouse or something. ...ge up, and the sword icon and the Shield Badge both release faint lights...and the sword grinds aside.

...Drifters (and also Id) track down just where the strange artifact leads... and find themselves venturing into the heart of an hidden land.'' ...nd Glenwood continents. Regular ferries move between Meribia and Pendrago, and most cargo ships are willing to take on passengers for a few coins more.

...een minutes since the Drifters' first contact with Polynya and her allies, and everything has gone to hell. ...Primarch of Fray imprisoned. Now, it looks like a bomb went off inside it, and not a small one, either.

...ost.<br>The mayor himself barely survived what appeared to be an unrelated and coincidentally timed assassination attempt... but now faces a battery of di ...m - saw widespread use of chemical and biological weapons during the Civil War. Their food stores remain healthy, but the outlook going forward is... blea

...cuperating Harken comes to 'help'. They find a still-radioactive Lily Keil and Ida, who is searching for her. A surprisingly civil time is had by all.'' DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

*'''Summary''': ''Within the Forest Temple of the Keqili, Leehalt and Asgard have entered the innermost sanctum, where the Outreach had arrived j ...pict the many illusions in life, the many facets and masks that one wears. And upon the battle's climax...

...Guard, and ARMS. People are welcome to gather at the Crusader camp, talk, and get to know the people they are fighting alongside... or, maybe, wishing th ...The camp, itself, is on the top of one that must be reached by hop, skip, and hastily constructed elevator.

...left the Drifters to keep watch, to occasionally weigh in when called on, and help entertain the guards from both. ...ain station established by the Al Bhed. There is an ancient metal platform and docking bridge, with a couple of old buildings from a thousand years ago. T

...jundo Temple, only for Althena's Guard to pounce. Despite everything, Yuna and other Drifters come to Yevon's aid. What will become of the fayth?'' ...that amazing aeon's fayth, whisper the faithful of Yevon, then maybe this war can still be won...

...death, the Farplane had become less and less a place to guard and protect, and instead something approaching being little better than a tourist trap. ...y the decadence of the last few decades. Almost none visit Guadosalam now, and indeed, the few Guado who make their living outside of Guadosalam have foun

...e rests in the far west of Adlehyde, not so far from the Great Aveh Desert and the town of Milama. The Temple had been buried under the sands for ages, bu DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

*'''Log: Order And Freedom''' ...n Temple during the bombardment and are forced to work together to survive and pass the challenges of the temple. ICly takes place August 19th.''

...number of glitches in his system that result in a whole lot of violence... and, in the end, the discovery of somewhere curious.'' ...picture: either a faceless creature or a masked man, twisted between human and beast on one end of the scale or another. Some say it's a skeletal revenant

...With no way to proceed but forward, they make the best of the situation... and uncover something unexpected.'' DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

...trange happened. Over a few days, hte part of the city that fell had fewer and fewer Guard soldiers inside of it. ...Gears, the Guard's Golems are intimidating works of technology and magic, and they move southward inexorably towards Bevelle. As the sun hits some of the

...d forces, with their Veruni helpers, on the Mi'ihen Highroad in earnest... and an alliance with some of the otherworlders will be revealed.'' ...by surprise; war was a scarce thing on Spira. Sin allowed little time for war.

*'''Summary''': ''As ARMS and its Drifter allies infiltrate Warwing Varukias, things get chaotic. A battl ..., but Odessa's attack had given the opportunity they needed to corner her. And so, she found herself taken aboard the Warwing Varukias.

...Blue Star is full. Nights... exactly like these, according to the legends and stories passed about by... well, nocturnal people, as though it could only ...teen minutes are the most difficult, the most trying - all the overgrowth, and the butterflies get a bit more distant with every minute...

...ime has come: Ming's whereabouts have been determined (one way or another) and haste is warranted -- if this matter is to be resolved, it must be resolved ...it), Jacqueline, Cyre, and Kaguya had been able to infiltrate the hideout and get some information.

...'The Guard has created a new weapon to deploy against the Yevonites. Guard and Veruni forces move on Djose Temple -- not to conquer it, but to do somethin ...ightning-aspected mana to open it. That makes the rocks around it fly out, and unveil the structure.

*'''Summary''': ''The wedding of Mint Bandenade and Cress Al'Vane does not go as planned. But what wedding ever does?'' ...of the Ignasian sailors, a highly formalized thing with lots of little ins and outs that Cecilia Adlehyde has definitely not had to learn in a hurry becau

*'''Summary''': ''A band of Waysiders travel the waterway beyond the qanat and make a surprising find.'' ...ge was abandoned due to increasing pressure and risk from roadside thieves and bandits, as well as aggressive wildlife, but it was resuscitated recently b

*'''Summary''': ''Yuna and her Guardians commit the ultimate apostasy in the halls of Zanarkand. The w ...s almost like a sphere. Memories thought buried can resurface, given voice and physical form, only to vanish a few moments later.

...raph he once was--or they'll fail, and a Fell Dragon will walk the cracked and trembling earth.'' ...of the conflict--scars that have yet to heal. The earth is dry and barren, and much of the groundwater has been contaminated by biological or chemical wea

*'''Log: In the Name of Love and Peace''' ...carved through half of the city. The city's streets are a tangle of broken and collapsed buildings. The few souls who venture here are often dangerous, ma

...ace of the world. The leader of the Metal Demons - their idol, touchstone, and focus of adoration - must be stopped. ...a challenge to approach. But the bigger problem was finding enough boats - and with the interest in sea transport of late, merchants are making offers wit

...treets as men and women, filled with rising terror, crackle with black ash and smoke before they turn to monstrous form before your very eyes. ...have abandoned and forgotten the Guardians. You have perverted our rituals and our instruments.

...aracter :: Tio]], [[Character :: Kamui]], [[Character :: Acacia Saitani]], and [[Character :: Danielle Klein]] ...from the heart of the markets and the boats, but they can still be heard--and smelled--in the distance, just far enough away that it's a pleasant murmur

...ed remnants of Hyland's military. Drifters move in to prevent a massacre - and learn a secret.'' ...made the roads muddy and dangerous. This state has drawn out more bandits and monsters than before.

...them, all that truly is left. This will not stop them from meeting K.K.'s and Ragnell's challenge to go stop the bullet that would slay a Guardian Lord, ...sted over with rime. Little grows there, and even less lives. The monsters and wildlife of the region are notoriously fierce; a monster seeing a traveller

"But in the war against now, any tool is of use." The crows stretch as far as the eye can see. Limning the branches and buildings, they watch on in silent witness as the blue-eyed silhouette turn

...will win in a battle royale between several Veruni, allied with the Guard, and a ragtag band of Drifters -- not all of whom are human?'' ...ould be executed and begged to follow, Mi'ihen ordered them to stay behind and walked along an old path to Bevelle, without stopping to rest.

*'''Log: Caliban's War''' ...rearguard have cut it off from its main forces in Volgran Forest. Hyland's and Rolance's armies clash in a titanic battle in the Meadow of Triumph.''

...rting away impossible). There are many portions that are flooded, as well, and that adds an extra level of complexity. ...d. Highbridge, the enormous stone structure dating back some three hundred and fifty years, now sits abandoned.

...pler task, and the Veruni managed to keep a tight lid on what eyes came to and fro - as they are known to, among those who must live carefully under their ...Harmonde is drowning in floods and swaying against storms without cease... and the floodgates of curiously well-armed travelers has burst open to investig

...e would expect of the seemingly middling noble rank of the Valeria family, and the lack of significant holdings around the Estate itself. ...nown as the very home base of ARMS, Lord Irving Valeria's personal project and, it's said, private army. There is a great deal of history here; the knowle

...he city frequently gather to socialize, work, or even kick off their boots and enjoy a nap in the sun. ...hree-story building in the northwest offers lodging at a reasonable price, and a stone cathedral in the northeast is one of two surviving houses of worshi

...anged in the last year. Althena's Guard have laid siege to Bevelle itself, and Bevelle is where the Drifters must go. While some venture directly into Bev ...machina rifles, but cannons and other weapons that have made the Althenan war effort grind to a halt. They have settled in for a siege, at least until mo

...Warrior Monks who refused to abandon Bevelle, Ronso that came to help it, and numerous Drifters -- that make their way south to Luca.'' ...n, and were unable to reinforce the city. Word has spread that some Hyland and Rolance forces have fallen back entirely.

...ncludes with a job none of them want, from overseers none of them respect, and Time will only tell whether any of them intend to do what is tasked of them hurl across, lightning and ice scarring the very ground that they walk on.

...it any surprise, then, that the eye of the heavens falls upon Guara Bobelo and finds it wanting? Of course, there are those who will not suffer such judge ...is nighttime in Guara Bobelo -- truly nighttime, for all that cycle of day and night has failed to have any meaning within the lawless city. A roar picks

...hat grows over the ruins surrounding it. Like a juxtaposition of what was, and what could be. ...dges thrum with a beating pulse of nauseating violets and icy blues. Cold. And yet...

...to the Sinspawn on the beach, while the other defends Black Wizard Borgan and his mages as they maintain a ritual to protect the gathered from Sin's terr ...gged mountain chain that serves as a weather break and help keep both Luca and the Highroad itself safe from vicious storms. A large plateau in this chain

...hat Krosse had closed its borders. Citing the threats of the outside world and fearing a fate like many of the other kingdoms, the nation had turned its a Those who had dared breach the closed borders and brave the catacombs of the castle town had discovered something else: King

...e with Magilou) challenge the Trial of Darkness. But first, they must find peace with the darkness within themselves.'' [[Category:(Plot) Questing the Shrines]]

...ge was abandoned due to increasing pressure and risk from roadside thieves and bandits, as well as aggressive wildlife, but it was resuscitated recently b ...y "Tainted" -- rumored to be broken Metal Demons, or perhaps just Beastmen and other demihumans; the real story isn't quite widespread. Besides, those tha

*'''Log: All Our Hopes and Dreams''' ...ission - to deliver the Tainted away from the harsh environs of the Gutter and to safety. Several Drifters have gathered for this perilous task in the mid

...ps find a back way inside of them. It may, of course, also allow the Guard and Solaris to do the same. ..., chipped, cracked, and defunct YAT-99 and other drones used by Bevelle -- and then a larger space.

*'''Summary''': ''Some help isn't what it seems... ...and sometimes, things never change. The Guard is faced with a difficult moral d ...red with wounded and dead, from both sides. The timely arrival of Drifters and Althena's Guard stopped what should have been a massacre of the Ronso.

...their way through Artorius's Throne. They've found out terrible truths... and something that must be stopped. But, before they can reach the Lord of Cala Peace doesn't last. War finds everyone, even Camlann. Artorius' Throne became a staging ground for

...s only the barest hint of the shapes of the buildings around them. Organic and curved, like those seen in Zanarkand, but not ruined. The dim light is conc And after gathering, the only way is up. It goes on for a long time.

...ir neighbors about the region almost unconditionally. Under the leadership and guidance of one Homer Mecone, an era of renewal appears poised to take root ...side, failure couldn't be an option. The decisive action had been planned and ready for some time, only seeking the best opportunity to ensure minimal co

*'''Log: ...While Dogs and Swine Serve''' ...d. Follows shortly after [[2020-09-05:_Ambition_and_Greed_Rule...|Ambition and Greed Rule...]]''

*'''Log: Fear and Loathing in Guadosalam''' *'''Summary''': ''Seymour Guado makes a play for power -- and desperation -- in Guadosalam. Gon Guado forces himself to stand up.''

*'''Summary''': ''Althena's Guard advances on Luca... and brings with them a new weapon.'' ...massive stone wall has held back countless storms, the tidal waves of Sin, and more than one invasion.

...respite. However, the elders' knowledge will sometimes lure the determined and desperate to this place. DG: Party formation is now over. An Entry Challenge will now be drawn and displayed to the party.

...nd and livestock take up much of the hilly region, dotted with the estates and castles of Merian nobles, often at the height of elevation, but across temp ...r the great efforts of the late Queen to ensure peace for all Meria Boule, and the spread of knowledge. Nevertheless, the increasing spread of monsters ca

*'''Summary''': ''A swarm of Hellions descend upon Port Timney - and everyone is in danger!'' ...egion for many years now. Its prosperity shows, industrial and progressive and abandoning the simple, countryside aesthetic that the rest of the kingdom p

...he temple above, they work their way through the temple and their thoughts and feelings alike.'' Perhaps it was the unending numbers of Odessa's rank and file, filtrating

...them off. A blademaster undertakes an ancient rite, achieving a new form...and the ensuing battle catches the attention of the Temple's master...'' ...th awaits you beyond this point, taking you to the realm of the Detestable and its Deep Soldiers...

...a week, Ida initiates a daring gambit, transmitting her location to ARMS, and to her other Drifter friends. It's up to them to rescue Ida before the rest ...ct as further sensation returns. She's been stripped to her undergarments, and the chill air has raised gooseflesh on her bare skin. A dull, prickling pai

...ths of the Ethos Headquarters, a great many terrible things come to light. And with these truths, also certain danger for any who have rushed into the bui ...present in the building -- that the Etones and others were still fighting and being slain. Within the heart of the complex, a shootout with figures in st

*'''Summary''': ''Siegfried and Lady Harken jump onto the roof of Adelhyde Castle in the midst of the battl ...the backbone of Metal Demon attacks, for the Beasts are able to be created and used with little trouble. But, the bombardment -- directed from the city's

*'''Log: The Unsung War''' ...ancient Zeboim automatons, the layout of the ancient sky fortress itself, and the last of Odessa's troops. Odessa put everything it had into defending it

...s and the Demon of Elru, Solaris pays the newly-winged Waysiders a visit...and they are not alone.'' ...scattered about the Gunsmoke. Many are lost to the sands, which cover them and a tremendous concentration of ruins from Filgaia's past. This makes these b

*'''Summary''': ''There remain only two Shrines: the Lightning Shrine, and the Water Shrine. The Water Shrine is under the jealous control of Solaris. ...ind a hidden tunnel in the side of the mountains, then followed it forward and then up into the Shrine built up in the distant, craggy peaks, they'd also

...sted over with rime. Little grows there, and even less lives. The monsters and wildlife of the region are notoriously fierce; a monster seeing a traveller ...silent and unresponsive. The walls sit shattered and broken, the gate open and scored with long-dead flame.

...it. This is one of the most active trading regions on Filgaia. Ships come and go frequently. ...ustle of great cities like Meria Boule. Diggers flock to the many ruins -- and yet-to-be-found ruins -- scattered across uninhabited islands. Sometimes pe

...flown in millennia. And, in the end of a battle between Solaris, Al Bhed, and Shevat forces, it fired -- into Sin, as the creature came fror them. The de ...bisect it. What followed was a terrible scream, an eruption of pyreflies, and then Sin dove into the waves. Or, perhaps, fell.

*'''Summary''': ''The Wayside Outreach and Caravan Kinship, aided by the Black Wolves, come together to bring a carava ...sted over with rime. Little grows there, and even less lives. The monsters and wildlife of the region are notoriously fierce; a monster seeing a traveller

...possible for him to have returned with what he had retrieved from the ruin and vanished into the security that Solaris' forces can provide. ...ter - who enjoys using that voice to toy with those faithful hearts frayed and torn by well-embedded lies.

...ing and Siegfried split of the arrival at the Guardian Temple, as Drifters and Metal Demons collide....'' And, when people have come close, they have found the huge stone doors utterly

and it shatters. The fragments fall alongside you, even as the skin of the hit bottom, and gravity reasserts itself. You can breathe, and each breath

...who has been stolen from you. Let not hatred win today. Let -love-. Now, and forever...'' And those that are divided downwards, further and further, fall into the Gutter -- a colloquial term for the giant scrapheap

...''Ganondorf and the members of Odessa, standing with him, must be faced -- and now there are tragic facts about the King of Evil that have been brought to ...nothing but contempt, when their King was cast down by a Hero, a Princess, and Six Sages.

...me time for different - but not too different - reasons. Conflicting goals and ideologies lead to massive, chaotic clash before the temple gates.'' ...st see the frozen Temple beneath. Macalania is a distant, remote region -- and full of its own dangers.

...e, as the Metal Demons besiege it for the final Statue. Battle breaks out, and a terrible discovery is made.'' .... Burnt, blackened shells mark where these great businesses used to say -- and few can say if all of them will ever reopen.

...the first days of the Goddess's reign, said to lie buried beneath the ice and snows. ...blow cold air at great speed, the air itself is thin and hard to breathe, and it's just so dang cold, the route up is mostly without incident today. Ther

...nal_Sin_(Pt._1)|the events within the Baskar Village]], loose ends remain, and it falls to Drifters to handle them.'' ...Clysmian in it, and there is something beautiful about it. The few legends and rumors about Clysmians call them the reverse of a Guardian.

...t with [https://dreamchasers.space/2017-05-13:_Fertile_Soil Fertile Soil], and starts where the two scenes diverge).'' ...unfettered by the thick, cloying sense of Malevolence that grips the air. And where one follows its trail, it heads towards some of the highest portions

...Furies and their friends delve into the Umbral Mirror to end its menace... and to free the Hellion trio from their own darkness.'' ...Other portions are uncomfortably warm, despite the glacial chill outside, and any fires started there can quickly spread out of control.

...her...but the past is more alive than any of them could have anticipated, and has its own plans for them.'' ...as the chosen of Odoryuk, called the Heritor, who wielded a Medium of Life and devoted their life to the service of the Guardian.

...r true target: The Golems. They meet anticipated resistance from drifters, and an unexpected intervention by the mysterious forces of Gebler.'' ...as too late. Berserk had already touched down on the fairgrounds. The ARMs and other ancient artifacts she'd hoped to clear away have already done their d

...lence mounts from war and atrocity, something horrific from Rolance's myth and legends makes landfall. The Fell Dragon known as the Saint of Sinners arriv ..., the main street leads to the western gates and Pearloats Pasture beyond, and one can rarely escape how busy Lastonbell is most times of the year.

...ery and the power of a whole lot of empathite. You battled spectral heroes and non-spectral gears to reach Marivel at the center of the Goddess Square whe ...ry people she betrayed me for? All she had to do was show up. Just show up and scold me like old times. She didn't even need to say she was sorry.''

*'''Summary''': ''Siegfried and Fei Fong Wong VS. The Agents of Solaris. Therapy's Over.'' ...ed since the Photosphere crashed here in ages past. The quarters are small and cramped, stacked atop one another.

...etween two worlds, there is something that can no longer be hidden.<br><br>And Harmaus is hell-bent on dragging it out into the light.'' ...Hoel, light pulses in the staccato of a dying star, illuminating the hall and circular atrium of the shrine with an otherworldly pale glow. Yet, darkness

...rono and Timotheus Lovelace for the fate of Krosse, and Ignas, is at hand. And only the Drifters made strong enough to withstand the Orb's malevolent pall ...d perfectly round and looking so delicate it might break if handled wrong. And yet...

...n December 1st. It directly predates the events of Pain Of Loss - Daughter and World Eater - Mother.)'' '''CONTENT WARNING: Mild gore, creepy insect stuff ...ed since the Photosphere crashed here in ages past. The quarters are small and cramped, stacked atop one another.

*'''Summary''': ''The battle enters Luca's walls, and the center of the city is advanced on... by the Four Heroes.'' ...eized the docks, his Blue Dragon Fist acolytes establishing a perimeter -- and letting the bulk of the Althenan forces make their way in.

...': ''You are cordially NOT invited to the wedding of Maester Seymour Guado and Lady Yuna, Summoner. Stay away, Otherworlder filth.'' ...re awash in pyreflies. Prismatic, turning things that make the clouds glow and brighten the day. Fitting, perhaps, because it is the day of a wedding.

...urs of exploration. Sin has never made anything easy for Spira or Spirans, and that holds true. ...escent. A stone altar rises from his hair and his back -- fused to them -- and it is connected to four huge stone wheels.

...ol of hope for many. It has endured many challenges, from outside, below...and from within. But now, its people face their greatest challenge. Will the sy ...ge was abandoned due to increasing pressure and risk from roadside thieves and bandits, as well as aggressive wildlife, but it was resuscitated recently b

*'''Log: Ambition and Greed Rule...''' ...ssa. Followed by [[2020-09-06:_...While_Dogs_and_Swine_Serve|...While Dogs and Swine Serve]].''

...g to sieze both the temple and a Summoner, as well as eliminate ARMS. ARMS and the present Drifters emerge to meet them...but will the battle reach its gr ...st see the frozen Temple beneath. Macalania is a distant, remote region -- and full of its own dangers.

...s Guard stands in their way. Can they prevail over the Goddess's soldiers /and/ the Wind Trial? None of them may have a choice on where to focus their att ...has been a menace. A berserk beast, known for striking at local travelers and savaging a couple of farming villages.

...Metal Demon army and combat ensues, during which tragic revelations occur and unlikely allies arrive to provide aid...'' ...orb is made of interlocked hexagons of some translucent golden substance, and within, powerful technology can be seen.

...'': ''In the wake of the Filgaia Summit, and moves by the Veruni, Solaris, and Odessa on Kattelox, tensions have grown. They come to a head when the Main Locally governed and defended externally by the Digger's Guild of Aquvy, Kattelox Island stands

*'''Summary''': ''The Metal Demons find New Arctica and launch an all out attack on the village.'' ...dy collapses to the ground in a heap, as dark shapes emerge from snowbanks and craggy rocks near the cavern: hulking, hound-like Metal Beasts, followed by

...been blown open. Today, a well-sealed door will not stand between Drifters and their prize. As they rush through the room, they find a place clad in darkn ...colored a dull grey. The darkness casts long shadows, which both fall over and from Mother.

...orated into its architecture. That it once served as a high-up landing pad and then became a plaza speaks only to history adding to itself. ...and more deeply set, violet -- on its humanoid frame. The armor is curved and bulbuous, almost alien. It does not have the look of the more blocky, stand

...ines, both after the same thing. They meet at the very heart of the mines, and a battle breaks out for the grand prize - the ancient Zeboim-era Gear, the ...the process of setting up the final tower when he was struck by lightning and killed, something which lesser minds would regard as irony, but which the f

...gged mountain chain that serves as a weather break and help keep both Luca and the Highroad itself safe from vicious storms. A large plateau in this chain ...t. A few Yevonite robes can be seen among the masses, belonging to priests and priestesses who have refused to abandon those who are seeking to put an end

...Knight infiltrates the gates of Castle Pendrago, seeking the boy-emperor - and they are not alone. Many brave souls flock to his aid, but will they be abl ...r Knights' Tower in the western part. The castle itself is always secluded and heavily guarded.

...through Love's Cradle to confront K.K. and Seraph Ragnell. Will their love and determination be enough to prevent the Anomalous Orb from being turned on t ...by the Civilization Destroyer, Id. The result is a blasted land: blackened and burnt landscape, which occasionally gives way to valleys of glass. Periodic

...ermined to stand in the way of several things: answers, an injured Kaguya, and an out-of-control Demetrioi. Attempting to use the fortuitous circumstance ...ast, some great calamity shattered the ancient continent of Greater Aquvy, and in doing so, left the many smaller islands of the south. These waters are w

...mson; taste and touch and smell fill with strange, distinct sense of heat. And a roar pierces the air, clawing its way into your very spirit, digging its ...white light. Stepping through is an experience like no other, revitalizing and energizing you in equal measure as the light engulfs you...

...racter :: Lucia]], [[Character :: Cecilia Adlehyde]], [[Character :: Grahf|and a big surprise jerk]] *'''Summary''': ''Lululu Wait and Garan Dantear face off in the epic final bout of the Lacour Tournament of A

...h, have found promise never quite discovered in the traditional beliefs -- and those beliefs have been rocked to their core, owing to the corruption of Ma ...oods up, and defying the local militia. A few nervous eyes glance outside, and some wonder even about the Drifters looking into the problems of the city.

*'''Summary''': ''The Prophets' plans come to terrible fruition... and have to be stopped before the world can be made overripe.'' And so, guided by Feena's word and Lord Irving's intelligence, a group of Drifters have made their way into th

...ll is as it seems. The machinations of the Metal Demons come to fruition...and the battle that is waged is not for the fate of the Statue, but the Drifter ...carved through half of the city. The city's streets are a tangle of broken and collapsed buildings. The few souls who venture here are often dangerous, ma

...which the podium is set, and today the way is lined with Aveh honor guards and the finest floral arrangements the Prime Minister could provide - the kind She remembers a message given to her by a mouse, and takes a step into sunlight.

...ttle is waged for the fate of the Statue of Ge Ramtos, Guardian of Death...and its conclusion may shake the very world itself...'' ...carved through half of the city. The city's streets are a tangle of broken and collapsed buildings. The few souls who venture here are often dangerous, ma

...A battle ensues, with the Drifters arrayed against the forces of Solaris...and a new member added to their ranks.'' ...st see the frozen Temple beneath. Macalania is a distant, remote region -- and full of its own dangers.

...asing Garden. Takes place immediately after [[2018-03-02: Under My Skin]] and [[2018-03-03: My Way]]."'' ...carved through half of the city. The city's streets are a tangle of broken and collapsed buildings. The few souls who venture here are often dangerous, ma

...anarkand... they find that some Odessa forces are preparing an excavation. And then Solaris arrives.'' ...utterly out of place: a couple of smaller working Gears, armed with drills and other construction gear, for digging down below the sacred soil to the ruin