Ardent Land of Plenty

Hello there! Um...

Hm?

Oh, are you lost? Need some help?

Not lost... exactly. We're on our way to the Collective of Plenty. Is this the right direction?

Yep! That's my home tribe, actually. I can take you the rest of the way, if you want.

Score! Another local guide! We really lucked out!

And, here, I thought that was your job...

A guide, huh... Yeah, sure! Why not? Hehe, from now on, I'll be your guide!

There's a lot of cool scenery around here, actually. I can point it out along the way. It always leaves people in awe!

Oh, that's so nice! But, um... We're not keeping you from anything, are we? You really don't have to go out of your way...

Oh no, not at all! I was just doing some training, but I'm all done for the day. So, I'm heading in that direction, too.

Plus, I can teach you all about the tribe. Besides, learning new things is always fun, right?

As long as you're happy, I'm happy. That's how Uncle Acatl teaches us to treat our guests.

A—Alright...

She seems super friendly and welcoming.

Yeah, we lucked out.

Definitely! Paimon really likes her.

All good over there? Then, let's head out!

Oh, wait! We still don't know your name.

Ah, right! The name's Varesa. Nice to meet you!

Oh, we know that name! So, that's you!

Well, this is Traveler, and Paimon's Paimon, his awesome travel companion.

Traveler and Paimon... Now, that has a nice ring to it!

Alright! Let's get going!

Well, this is Traveler, and Paimon's Paimon, his awesome travel companion.

Traveler and Paimon... Now, that has a nice ring to it! I won't forget!

Alright! Let's get going!

Hello there! Um...

Hm?

Wait, you're... Traveler and Paimon! I've been waiting for you!

Whoa! You know us? Huh, we've really made a name for ourselves...

Wait, but... Did we even tell anyone we were coming to the Collective of Plenty?

Oh, you didn't know? Coach Iansan said she invited you to our tribe, so I came out here to wait for you while I did some training.

And now, you're actually here... Hehe, I can't believe it! This is great!

S—Surely we're not THAT big of a deal...

You're the heroes who defeated the Abyss! You're a huge deal to everyone in Natlan! I've heard the story of "TumainiHope!" so many times, I can practically recite it by heart!

I've been so excited to meet you ever since Coach Iansan told me you might be coming. Oh, my name's Varesa, by the way. Not sure if Coach mentioned me before...

Oh yeah, the name sounds familiar!

During the Abyss invasion, we asked Iansan if the Collective of Plenty needed any help, but she said that Varesa had it all under control.

Not really. It was all Uncle Acatl! All I did was clear out a few monsters.

Just thinking about the invasion gives me chills even now...

But, that's in the past. The Collective of Plenty fared pretty well, all things considered. We finished our repairs, so now it's just a matter of helping out the other tribes.

Hehe, c'mon! I'll take you to our camp!

Great! Let's go!

Huh... What's this wooden plank doing here?

Oh, it's a piece of training equipment! I use it all the time.

Training equipment?

Yeah! It's kinda hard to explain... Lemme show you instead. Here goes nothin'!

And she sticks the landing!

Whoa, you jumped over that huge gap just like that? Incredible!

Oh, no, no! Anyone can do it with a bit of practice.

You made it across without any training at all. That's a lot more incredible than anything I can do.

Oh, well, Paimon can fly, but... You've got a point!

Ah, home sweet home! We made it! Welcome to the Collective of Plenty!

Whoa, this place is so cool! That platform shaped like the head of a bull is awesome!

Hehe, that's the Resonating Arena! It's where we hold all our competitions.

Thanks for bringing us here.

Don't mention it! It was no trouble at all.

I wish I could show you around, but I need to get home.

Oh, did you remember something important? You really hit the ground running when we ran into those hilichurls back there...

Hope we didn't hold you up.

Oh no, not at all! We made it in time! There's just something important I have to do... The most important thing after training — the post-workout meal!

Otherwise, I'll be a lethargic, dizzy, hunger-addled mess. The perils of an empty stomach... It's terrible.

Anyway, I'm sorry, but I've gotta get some food in me... like yesterday! You should grab something, too!

We can meet back up at the arena! See you soon!

And, she's off...

Wow, talk about whiplash... One second she's chill and laid-back, and the next she's charging head-first into danger... literally!

It's the spirit of youth.

The spirit of youth? Sure, whatever you say, old-timer... Paimon thinks we're still young!

Anyway, why don't we take a look around in the meantime? We can head to the arena in a little bit.

The view must be amazing from up there!