quest four | you can't catch fish if you don't go fishing!

[chims]

CHARACTERS: ALL (holyrelic)
DATE: Aug 12 - 16 (extended due to RL punting the modchims)
RATING: KEEP IT G
SUMMARY: There's a fishing tournament being talked about around Mac Anu and Lumina Cloth. Do you have what it takes to be the Grandmaster Fisher?! ... But before that, there's bait to be found!

There's a buzz in the plaza and quite a few posters put out. It seems that with the dog days of summer upon everyone, it's also time to partake of a typical summer activity... Fishing! On the posters strewn throughout the Root Towns are the keywords ΔDelicious Unlimited Ocean. Once there, they'll be greeted by the sight of several islands all connected to a larger, 'main' island where the GMs are situated. Right in front of the Chaos Gate too, so there's no missing them. Good thing too, because they're handing out the fishing rods you need to complete this quest!

... But no bait?

A quick inquiry will net players the answer; defeat monsters to earn bait in order to catch fish for the salmon bake later! Okay, so maybe it wasn't a salmon bake but grilled fish does smell sound like a nice incentive right? Five of the islands branching off the main one has a small sign in front that indicate which levels they'll find there, starting from level 1 through 10 up to level 41 through 50 for the most daring. There's space all throughout the islands that seem to be designated 'safe spots' where one can start fishing without worrying about getting ambushed.

Go forth and catch that elusive Halibut for dinner!

[ooc: Okay, 2 things.

1) Event extended because Life hates your mods. 8'( Sorry this came up so late, folks.

2) All right! There are all sorts of fishes, but the fishes you'll be catching are of the monster variety. The dropped item will be a normal fish (re; salmon, halibut, tilapia, etc)! There are complimentary summer/beach costumes for all who participate and... quirky(?) fishbone/seafood themed weapons for everyone who catches a fish.

And before anyone asks, yes. Even that tiny little smelt can potentially net you a gigantic Broadsword]

Comments

[greatcleavage]

All right!

[Roy kicks his own fish further up on shore (dramatically, but unnecessarily) and draws his sword.]

[tank_sniper]

[Fishing life is so totally not her thing, but she does eventually manage to pull the thing onto shore. Have at, Roy!]

[greatcleavage]

[And he does, leaping into a furious duel with the creature and grinning all the way. Shinon knows him well enough to tell he's holding back, fighting more defensively so she can arm herself and claim the kill properly, but this doesn't seem to bother him.]

[tank_sniper]

[She takes the opportunity to switch to her bayonet, since unlike Roy she cannot fight with a rod.

It doesn't take very long at all for her to start shooting at the fishmonster, throwing in quite a few skills to quickly shave away at its HP. It doesn't take long at all for the beast to go down and turn into...

An ordinary Tilapia.]

...I want to be surprised, but I can't honestly say I am anymore.

[greatcleavage]

Congratulations, you've finally reached my level of cynicism.

[He's not surprised, just disgusted on her behalf.]

[tank_sniper]

I wonder what would be the best way to cook it?

[greatcleavage]

Well, I don't say it's the BEST way, but if we were camping in the wilderness, we've have just gutted it, then stuck it on a stick by the fire to roast.

[tank_sniper]

We have a kitchen. We might as well use it.

Unless you prefer it that way?

[greatcleavage]

Do you still get credit for this thing? I don't want to take off before you've gotten your rewards too.

[tank_sniper]

Yeah, I got the EXP for the fight.

[Which is what matters most to her here.]

[greatcleavage]

I mean the turn-in. For the event reward.

[Not that he'll ever voluntarily use the weapons he keeps getting offered, but the completion is the thing.]

[tank_sniper]

[A nod.]

That, too.

[She doesn't really plan on it either.]

[greatcleavage]

Then let's cash our chips in!

[Roy slings his sword back over his shoulder cheerfully, feeling like he's done good work today.]

[tank_sniper]

Alright.

[And she'll follow, putting the fishing rod back into her inventory while she's at it.]