Learning Life: A Crystal Caravan's Tale ~*~*~*~ By: LinkGirl

Profiles & Prologue

Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles! (THAT should be obvious, but I have to state it anyway...)

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Profiles—

Town: Tipa

Character 1: Jinjarumus

            Gender: Male

            Tribe: Yuke

            Appearance: Black Mage

            Family Trade: Tailor

Character 2: Derin

            Gender: Male

            Tribe: Clavat

            Appearance: Headband

            Family Trade: Farmer

Character 3: Too Karu

            Gender: Male

            Tribe: Selkie

            Appearance: Raccoon Tail

            Family Trade: Fisherman

Character 4: Ruu Mai

            Gender: Female

            Tribe: Selkie

            Appearance: Owl Head

            Family Trade: Blacksmith

Character 5: Raylia

            Gender: Female

            Tribe: Clavat

            Appearance: White Cap

            Family Trade: Miller

Character 6: Xelmi

            Gender: Female

            Tribe: Lilty

            Appearance: Elegant

            Family Trade: Rancher

Character 7: Yirath

            Gender: Male

            Tribe: Lilty

            Appearance: Horned Helm

            Family Trade: Merchant

Character 8: Kelshiru

            Gender: Female

            Tribe: Yuke

            Appearance: Heart Top

            Family Trade: Alchemist

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Prologue—

            Today a new crystal caravan will set out from Tipa.  Their journey will take them into the vast world surrounded by the deadly miasma.  Their duty is to fill the crystal chalice with myrrh so our town will once again be safe for another year.  Who knows what hardships are ahead of our new caravan.  May they return safely....

                        ~Roland

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            It was early; the morning dew still lay untouched on the green grass.  The sun could be seen on the horizon, ready to rise to the day of the cavern.

            Jinjarumus walked quietly through the village, admiring the morning life; then headed up to the cliff, which hung over the sea.  This had always been a place for the Yuke to go when he wanted to be alone and think.

            At the same time, Derin lay awake in his bed; he hadn't been able to get any sleep.  The Clavat was too excited—the day had finally arrived.  Ruu Mai paced her room, and eventually left for the living room, where she found her Selkie family waiting.  Yirath wandered through his house, speaking shortly to family members, and then wandering on; he was both nervous and eager.  Few, Xelmi, Kelshiru, and Raylia, were able to sleep until it was their time to wake.  Too Karu sat outside his house and stared at the flowing water of Tipa's river, entranced by the ripples of dark blue.

            Jinjarumus sat down on the rough ground and sat there until the sun had fully risen, and it was time for the crystal caravan to set out.  It was time to leave old memories behind and to begin anew.

            "Jinjarumus?  It's time to get going," Xelmi had come looking for him.

            His smile was hidden by his helmet, "Yes.  Yes it is."

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Yeah, I know... It's really short, and kind of repetitive to the game.  The next chapters will hopefully get longer (and more interesting) then this!  But in the mean time, I'd greatly appreciate it if you reviewed! ^-^