CrystalGuardian
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- Posted: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 14:05:32 +0000
About the Title
Before anyone gets confused about the title, it is simply a reference to the shop being closed. I was trying to think of something that sounded peaceful.. simply putting "CLOSED" in the title seems so cold and.. yeah.
Anyhoo that's all. ^^
Anyhoo that's all. ^^
|The way to Turtle's Paradise|
[Introduction]
A short distance off the Isle De Gambino sits a tiny island called the Isle of Shifting Mists. In fact, the island is so small that there is barely room enough for the lone building that sits upon it. For many years the small land mass was obscured from view by a wall of dense mist, but recently it seems that the mist has abated enough for the place to be visable from the docks in Gambino.
Also visible from the pier is a building in the water a short distance out, connected to the docks by a rather rickety looking rope bridge. A large sign above the door reads: "Seaside Chocobo Stables" in bright blue paint. Upon closer inspection you can make out a smaller sign underneath it that says: "Complimentary blue chocobo service to Turtle's Paradise."
Turtle's Paradise, huh. Wasn't that the name on those flyers you found earlier....?
[The Tavern]
It's a short trip for the swift blue chocobos across the shallow waters to the Isle of Shifting Mist. Upon dismounting, your chocobo gives a friendly "Wark!" and waddles over to the rocks to await your departure.. in the mean time happily filling its beak with healthy clumps of gysahl kelp.
Now that you are able to finally get a good look at the building that dominates the area, you notice a gold painted sign on the front of the building that reads "Turtle's Paradise". It seems like it's a tavern, and the smell of fresh food and sound of faint music floating out of the windows supports the idea.
As you enter, a soft blue light spills out of the open door. The entire front room is lit with blue lamps and candles, some sitting on the smooth round tables scattered about the area and others set against the walls. A circular fountain filled with sparkling fish sits in the middle of the room, the rim of it constructed into a plush and very comfortable looking bench. A wall to your left is occupied by a wide stage, which also seems to be the source of the ambient music. Sitting on a stool to one side of the stage is a stereo, and underneath that, a pile of cds marked FF I-XI. A long bar occupies most of the other side of the room, and several large barrels and many more bottles of drinks line the wall behind it. Also behind the counter is a door that appears to lead to a kitchen area.
Strangely, it doesn't seem like anyone is working here but clearly there are signs of people eating and drinking freely. A neatly penned note on the bar catches your attention-
A short distance off the Isle De Gambino sits a tiny island called the Isle of Shifting Mists. In fact, the island is so small that there is barely room enough for the lone building that sits upon it. For many years the small land mass was obscured from view by a wall of dense mist, but recently it seems that the mist has abated enough for the place to be visable from the docks in Gambino.
Also visible from the pier is a building in the water a short distance out, connected to the docks by a rather rickety looking rope bridge. A large sign above the door reads: "Seaside Chocobo Stables" in bright blue paint. Upon closer inspection you can make out a smaller sign underneath it that says: "Complimentary blue chocobo service to Turtle's Paradise."
Turtle's Paradise, huh. Wasn't that the name on those flyers you found earlier....?
[The Tavern]
It's a short trip for the swift blue chocobos across the shallow waters to the Isle of Shifting Mist. Upon dismounting, your chocobo gives a friendly "Wark!" and waddles over to the rocks to await your departure.. in the mean time happily filling its beak with healthy clumps of gysahl kelp.
Now that you are able to finally get a good look at the building that dominates the area, you notice a gold painted sign on the front of the building that reads "Turtle's Paradise". It seems like it's a tavern, and the smell of fresh food and sound of faint music floating out of the windows supports the idea.
As you enter, a soft blue light spills out of the open door. The entire front room is lit with blue lamps and candles, some sitting on the smooth round tables scattered about the area and others set against the walls. A circular fountain filled with sparkling fish sits in the middle of the room, the rim of it constructed into a plush and very comfortable looking bench. A wall to your left is occupied by a wide stage, which also seems to be the source of the ambient music. Sitting on a stool to one side of the stage is a stereo, and underneath that, a pile of cds marked FF I-XI. A long bar occupies most of the other side of the room, and several large barrels and many more bottles of drinks line the wall behind it. Also behind the counter is a door that appears to lead to a kitchen area.
Strangely, it doesn't seem like anyone is working here but clearly there are signs of people eating and drinking freely. A neatly penned note on the bar catches your attention-
- "Welcome to Turtle's Paradise!
Please, help yourself to the free drinks and food. The kitchen area is open for you to prepare whatever meal your heart desires. Rooms are also free, just up the stairs to the right. And feel free to stay as long as you like!"
-Paradise staff
A torn paper
Tucked underneath the previous note is a torn and dirty piece of blue paper. A message is scrawled on it in children's handwriting.
"The call of the Crystal echoes within all of us..
Can you hear it...?"
Can you hear it...?"

