Ch.1 Entry into the realm

I awake. With nothing but underwear and an extremely confused look on my face.

I feel groggy, as if I was experiencing a terrible hangover.

I gaze around myself to attempt an understanding of what was going on around me.

A wood - forest maybe? I look down to see clothes I don't recognize and what looks like a note at my feet.

"To Sei. First, Good Morning!"

'Yeah, great so far.'

"Second, what follows is information which may answer your questions.

Thirdly I have no idea what's happening with you right now so I'm just going to get it over with.

You're in Eorzea. Yes. That one.

You may notice the linkshell that I placed under this note. Take care not to lose it as it is your only link to me, and through me, the world you know and come from."

I stop reading to take all of this in.

It can't be true... I mean I don't recognise these woods. This isn't Gridania, so what gives? Is this Eorzea or not?

I sigh, wondering if I'd actually want it to be. Sure I've dreamed of it, but would it be a good idea?

Primals, The Empire, Ascians.

Would I even be able to survive in such a world?

And who knows if it's even the same one?

I start to look at my hands more closely as I examine my surroundings and curious, I look over the rest of me.

Yeah, I don't recognise these features. Something's wrong.

I'm not me.

All of sudden I hear birds twittering and chirping, but it's different somehow. It's clearer. And higher?

Okay, I'm going to...

Yep.

No ears.

I try to calm down. It's okay, this can work, let's check first.

I pet at the top of my head.

It feels softer than usual, and my hair seems to be longer and in a different style- ...OH MY GOD.

Those are cat ears!

I do a little happy wiggle as I figure out that I'm a Miqote and refrain from squee-ing.

I can see better, hear better, sense better overall. Not bad I think to myself as I look back to the notes at my feet.

I suddenly realise that I haven't dressed myself and remind myself to get right on that.

So these clothes are familiar... I see a full set of Ornate Star Velvet healing gear. I could really use these as I'm brand new to this extremely dangerous world.

I feel something poking me from behind and I turn around to see old decrepid moss covered chests with a note saying "You're welcome, but this cost me a lot of time and money. You're paying me back for this."

Ugh. Exactly what I wanted to hear.

What's in this big one?

This looks like a Teak cane...

Thank God I'm getting awesome stuff at the start. This'll really help with life here.

Okay, rings, jewellery, and an ornament or something... Huh.

Okay, it says here it's an inventory orb. "To use, just think about the inventory." Cool. Good to know.

This looks like a whistle... I wonder what it summons..

Okay, time to test this linkshell.

"Hello? Tutorial guy? Anyone there?"

...Nothing.

"Hello? Does this thing even work?"

I sigh, ready to give up on it.

"Hello?"

Somebody answered!

"Hi?" I say awkwardly not sure of how to talk to someone from another world.

"Okay, thank Rhalgr you've arrived safe. That was quite some trip Huh?

Oh A-ha... You... Won't remember that part... Well nevemind, that's not important. You now know that you can contact me anytime via the linkpearl. I promise I'll answer if I can!"

'Who IS this guy?!' I wonder. This whole situation is WAAAAY too strange and far too much to handle all at once.

"By the way, my name's Alexander.

Yes, just like that retainer.

I'll be making sure you're OK while you're here in Eorzea...

Oh.. Umm... I gotta go, sorry! Make sure you check out that other orb too but don't overuse it or you'll draw attention to yourself. See y'all later!"

...'Just like that... What the f*.'

Left here with no idea what to do and feeling totally out of place. Literally though.

OK, let's get dressed!

I put on my new clothes, my cane just kinda floats behind me and this "other orb" that Alex mentioned is glowing... Why is is glowing?!

A flash of light and as I open my eyes, my clothes have changed to Miqote starting gear and my staff to a basic lvl 5 staff. WTF!

Actually, I can still feel the good stuff. ... They must be glamoured! Clever! I'll draw less attention without flashy stuff.

Okay, I need to figure out where I am.