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( TDM | #5 )



  • IMPORTANT: This TDM is something a little different -- it's a mix of 4th Wall shenanigans and test driving. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come and make this spooky experience even more creeptacular, and all threads are canon. Any weird happenings, magic shortages or flip-flopping for new characters will just be considered part of the strangeness of the night.
  • TDMs can be used for anyone interested in the game and/or testing out a new muse.
  • Test Drive samples are encouraged to be used for your application sample, though they are NOT a requirement.
  • Feel free to use one prompt, multiple prompts or make up your own!
  • These threads can be considered game canon upon game opening if you so choose.
  • Telepathy and magic can be used at any point in time on the TDM, from Prompt A to your wildcard prompt. A specific prompt exists, however, that makes sure all characters have an equal chance to use this mechanic within the TDM. You're encouraged to have characters use telepathy and their magic accidentally or even purposefully on any TDM prompt.
  • If you aren't set on your character's power yet or want to try out a few, you're still able to use the test drive. Maybe your character is a late bloomer and hasn't fully unlocked their intuitive drive yet. In the case of multiple powers, only prompts that contain the power you choose for your application will count as potential game canon threads.
  • While only one character can be apped or reserved during a cycle, feel free to post with more than one character if you like! This is for those who are uncertain of their first choice or who would like to try out different characters within the setting.
  • IMPORTANT: This world is low-frequency. No canon powers or abilities are allowed! Also check out the setting information for more info about what the hub island looks like and what can be found there.





    The foreign moon has come as close to the hub island as it possibly can, and the nocturnal deer aren't the only things acting up at this point. Those with intact spiritual intuition or with the power of emotional understanding will have felt the heaviness in the air, and as the days have dragged on that thickness has only intensified.

    Tonight that thickness might be explained by the heavy fog that's settled in on the island. However, that doesn't mean it's all that's making the night unsettling.

    All across the island, spirits are taking shape. They're humanoid in nature and completely devoid of sound -- like holographic projections with the audio broken. They flashstep around at times, and other instances they'll walk around like a normal person. Their mouths move and yet no sound escapes. They tangibility is as erratic as their movements. In one moment they have control over their solid mass, despite being translucent, but other times they can walk through walls or pass right through flesh.

    Their clothes are indicative of a somewhat modern time period, and sometimes they're indistinguishable from other coven members outside of their blue, sepia-toned hue.

    Another inconsistency is that their demeanor and actions are as varied as any modern society's. Some of these spirits are confused and angry. Some are trying to go about life as best they can. One might be able to pick up a sword and swing it, while another might want to braid your hair. Ages, strengths, dispositions...they match the state of the person as they once were.

    But where do new, potential coven members come into this equation.

        A ▢ Some "new coven members" will come to the island as they are. That's your choice. Others, however, are also affected by the bizarreness of the moonlight. Unlike other spirits, characters affected by the moon will be able to talk, but everything else will match their new spirit friends -- from translucence to physical inconsistency.

        B ▢ No matter whether your character is spirit-y or 100% as they were, the spirits in question are still going to interact with them. For this prompt, they've run into a kind spirit. Whether this is a child spirit tying to round them up into a game of tag or an adult spirit who is trying to communicate with them in some way, this spirit will be neutral or welcoming to their presence, as well as to the presence of other coven members.

        C ▢ Other spirits may not be so friendly. While their demeanor will mirror the type of person they were when they were alive, the spirits run on very simple and exaggerated emotions. A person with a gruff demeanor in their life will exist as an aggravated spirit. A person with violent tendencies when alive will exhibit as a malevolent ghost. This is the type of spirit you happen to have encountered. How will this interaction turn out?


    Brie's been pretty busy trying to fix the wild boar problem that the island has been having, which the results? It's hard to tell if they're paying off, yet. She's somehow smuggled out some Elto bones and tried to use them as something of an electric fence system around the boar-dense areas.

    The boars who are alive seem to be reacting well! Others, however, are not.

        D ▢ Dead boars are now waking up around the island, somehow affected by a combination of magic and the moon's spiritual awakening. Some are a little more like their alive cousins -- undead flesh still pretty much in place. Others are totally skeletal, roaming around and thrusting their tusks anywhere they please.

        E ▢ These boars and spirits happen to be attracted to several shrines located on the island. While the religious affiliations of these shrines are unknown and vastly differ from one another, the spirits seem to be drawn towards them. If your character happens to be exploring the island and finds one of these unique locations...good luck with that hoard of spirits and/or boar zombies.

        F ▢ Boar zombie tusks should be avoided at all costs, but there's also another threat they pose: their bite. Instead of turning characters into the undead, their bites or their saliva results in something of an instant poisoning. Characters touched by their mouths will die temporarily, just without the whole gaudy spectacle of death. Everything will stay exactly as normal, except they too will be turned spirited. This counts for new characters and old characters -- so if you don't want your character to go ghost, you should avoid their gnashing teeth at all costs.

    Despite the creepy air the island holds right now, let's say you want to do something...normal. No boars, no spirits. Just some good ol' fashioned test driving. You have a few options, though they still may be tinged with the spirit of...spirits.

        G ▢ Despite the moon causing a lot of craziness on the island, there's a lot of beauty in how close it is. You can't reach out and touch it -- everyone would be dead and frozen to death, let's be honest -- but it does cast a lovely cool glow on the entirety of the island. The moonflowers are in full bloom, with the nocturnal deer dancing around through the foliage. There's a lot to see on the island that isn't necessarily overrun by spooky spirits.

        H ▢ There's also the issue of NPCs preparing for new characters -- which they did! There's the beginning of a welcome party set up, though it's obviously abandoned. With all the craziness going on, the base camp is thrown into chaos. If your character makes it here from wherever they spawned (or if they spawned here in the first place), they may be confused by the chaos. Asking questions might be good, especially since there's still so many to ask outside of dead people suddenly coming back from the grave.

        I ▢ Wildcard prompt. Go nuts and utilize your own creativity within the setting. This can mean striking out on your own or utilizing a certain location in a different way. The world is your oyster!

  • yancat: by me (my old man is a bad man but)

    jumin han | mystic messenger

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-23 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
    B

    [ There's no such thing as ghosts. This, Jumin believes. But when a ghost starts walking and talking about things that interest him, he has no choice but to roll up his sleeves and get down to business. Well, no sleeves were actually rolled up, but he is sitting down with a few ghostly gentlemen by the shore—the only shore where anyone can actually find any ocean.]

    I never said that I disagreed with Hayek. I just think he ought to clearly define what constitutes as harmful state intervention, specifically that which undermines the liberty of... [ Boring adult stuff. But once he spots you from the corner of his eye, he bids the ghosts goodbye and doesn't hesitate to greet you. ]

    Good evening.

    [ Then calmly, as if it was the most normal thing in the world: ]

    I see you've come to rescue me.


    G

    [ It's is first time at the hub, and it's absolutely breathtaking. Sure, there's a rumbling of zombie boars in the distance but Jumin is being too much of a nature nut to notice. Look at all these moonflowers! He closes his eyes and takes in the fresh air... ]

    Hmm... Perhaps I should have bought that wildlife preservation center.

    I

    [ wildcard prompt!! hit me ]

    [ OOC: I'll be reapping Jumin Han with his memories from his last time here! Hit me up at [plurk.com profile] vinea if you want to plot. ]
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    batteredog: (Try to make things right)

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    [personal profile] batteredog 2017-10-23 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
    [ Nico was wandering around the area, katana carefully secured to his shoulder by a red ribbon when he found man and ghost chatting away. He stopped and stared, never having seen such an odd sight. So, when he's spoken to directly, he blinks in surprise and shifts his eyes to his mouth to better read his lips. Rescue? Was that what he was assigned to do here? Probably. So he nods in confirmation. ]
    yancat: (you sittin sippin on your black Cristal)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-23 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
    [ So he's not the talkative type, but maybe he's mute? People normally have an exaggerated reaction to his commands, be they negative or affirmative. Yep, Jumin's going with this. ]

    Let's go.

    [ AND THEY WALK. He's just glad the boy has a sword. Jumin can't even find it in him to hold a gun. ]

    I've never seen your face before. Are you new?
    batteredog: (I've busted bones broken bones)

    [personal profile] batteredog 2017-10-23 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
    [ He obediently walks after him, but with the man's back to him, Nico can't read his lips so the words fall on deaf ears, literally. He keeps walking after him, his question going unanswered. ]
    yancat: by me (he loves me with every beat)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-23 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
    [ Jumin's first thought is wow, his savior's an asshole.

    But... it doesn't disprove his theory. He turns around this time to repeat himself. ]


    Are you new, boy?
    batteredog: (You wanna get it right)

    [personal profile] batteredog 2017-10-23 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
    [ Nico instantly stops, his eyes flicking up to him. Thankfully he's just in time to catch the words. New... If this was a new job then that meant Wallace had sold his services or maybe even his contract. He looks rich enough for it. But Nico isn't one to complain or to be disobedient so he answers soon after with a nod of his head. He was new. ]
    yancat: (you sittin sippin on your black Cristal)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-23 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
    [ Deaf-mute, then. Inconvenient, but Jumin will make do with what he can. As he marches on, he uses the magic given to everyone in the coven—telepathy. ]

    I'm just as unfamiliar with the land as you are, but I trust that you will get us both to safety. Who knows what monsters lurk in these forests.

    ... Are you trained to use that sword?


    [ Look... He's a kid... ]

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    sealeted: (trying for years to flee)

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    [personal profile] sealeted 2017-10-23 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
    Well, there's nothing wrong with buying one later, is there?

    [Jumin, when and if he turns to look at Hakuno, will immediately notice something that flies in the face of everything he ever tried to accomplish in their time together.

    She has a pair of simple, hide-based sandals on her feet.

    She's also smiling at him, pleased to see him again, of course, but that might not be as important to him.]
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    yancat: by me (an LA crass way about me)

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    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-23 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
    [ Jumin would have to be crazy to look at Hakuno and not give a damn. The number of genuine smiles he's seen are far and few. He's happy that she's here, relieved that she remembers, and surprised that she's beaming all at once. It's strange. He's never felt a combination of these feelings before. ]

    ... I guess not.

    [ No, he must have felt them once, but even then... He cast them aside. They weren't important. ]
    yancat: <user name=zyglavis site=tumblr.com> (and he grabs me)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-23 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
    [ But as always, he's quick to be professional about this whole affair. ]

    It's a pleasure to see you again, Hakuno. With all these ghosts and ghouls about, I'm glad to know that you have two soles.

    [

    glances at her feet ]
    sealeted: (is the view)

    [personal profile] sealeted 2017-10-23 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
    ...I was going to offer you a 'Welcome Back' hug, but consider that cancelled.

    [She purses her lips in mock disapproval. He knows what's coming, though.]

    You should watch your tongue.
    yancat: by me (he doesn't mind I have a Las Vegas past)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-23 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
    You're welcome to lace me up yourself.

    [ ... ]

    Hmm. This went on a strange tangent. Anyway, I'm beginning to wonder if our being here is good news at all. I'm sure this isn't Aimintas.
    sealeted: (all the violence that I swore)

    [personal profile] sealeted 2017-10-23 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
    ...uh. Is... is that a weird hug metaphor, or...?

    [She looks at him, a bit askance.]

    No, this is a place called the 'Hub'. I guess it's a base camp world for Qri's collection of people.
    yancat: (you sittin sippin on your black Cristal)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-23 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
    [ sighs ] When you put it in those terms, the situation irritates me more than it already has.

    [ But maybe it should. At least the island looks rundown enough to garner some sympathy from him. Still, it's a lot to ask from a man when he has nothing but the clothes on his back. He needs to cool down...

    As for the metaphor. ]


    ... Well? Will you hug me or not?

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    [personal profile] secrowtary 2017-10-23 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
    Jumin-san?

    [ Of all people he considered to find discussing with ghosts, Jumin definitely wasn't on top of the list. This is so bizarre that before Hibiki realizes it, he blinks a few times and tilts his head to the side. ]

    Good evening. Did you really need to be rescued, though? Unless you prefer more lively conversations...
    yancat: by me (white bikini off with my red nail polish)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-24 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
    Oh, Hibiki. Thank goodness.

    [ If there's anyone out there more capable of coming to his rescue, it's this guy. Thanks, friend. ]

    The conversation was incredibly vivacious, all things considered, but I'd rather be escorted to the nearest residence area than brave the forest myself. I'm not a moron. [ Just an ill-equipped diva. ]
    secrowtary: (039)

    [personal profile] secrowtary 2017-10-25 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
    I'll be more than happy to accompany you on our way to the, but...where have you been all this time?

    [ Hopefully not sitting here in the middle of the forest and having conversations with random ghosts. Hopefully. No one deserves that, no matter how absorbing a discussion could be. ]
    yancat: by me (swimming pool glimmering darling)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-26 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Jumin can only furrow his brow at that. ]

    All this time? I was only gone for a moment.

    [ It's not a whole answer, but it should say something. ]

    Speaking of time, we have none to waste; let's move. Tell me everything along the way.
    secrowtary: (028)

    [personal profile] secrowtary 2017-10-29 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
    For a moment? I didn't know you're capable of telling a joke, Jumin-san. It most certainly has been longer than just a moment.

    [ This guy comes from Time Loops: The Game, no wonder he's doubtful. ]

    Well, I'm not sure how much do you know already, but this is the island where we were summoned to before our journey to Aimintas. We're supposed to live here in between missions, but I'm not really sure for how much longer will be staying here.

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    actus: @ bitemark (pic#11745845)

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    [personal profile] actus 2017-10-25 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
    ... Jumin?

    [ oh my god a familiar face? but how is that possible? he was gone, right? people actually came back?

    sorry that this scrawny teenager is standing and gawking like the nerd he is. you should be used to this by now. ]
    yancat: <user name=recondites> (give me them gold coins)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-25 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
    [Akira! What a nice surprise! It's not showing on his face right now, of course, but know that he is happy on the inside. He could deal with strange, new faces, but the familiar is definitely preferable.

    He stares at boy, as if waiting for a sign.]


    ...Are you just going to stand there, Akira? I'm not a ghost, you know.
    lohengrins: (08)

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    [personal profile] lohengrins 2017-10-27 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
    [ percival pops in, as per usual, because wow! isn't that a familiar face! casually, he starts: ]

    The state is merely an executive committee of the nobility. For intervention to be ethical, the system must be constructed in accordance to the needs of the marginalized to start with. A broken ruler will give you crooked lines, regardless of what its designated purpose may be.

    [ and without a beat: ]

    No.
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    yancat: (you sittin sippin on your black Cristal)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-27 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Too late. ]

    It's adorable how you try to impress me as soon as I return.

    [ He's impressed. ]

    I didn't think you'd miss me so much.
    lohengrins: (85)

    [personal profile] lohengrins 2017-10-27 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ he grunts. ]

    Oh? And I didn't think you'd come back as delusional as ever. I'd appreciate it if you stopped flattering yourself for a moment or two. I was simply showing you a bit of generosity is all.

    [ one of the ghastly gentleman waves his hand around, as if to fan his...metaphorical flames. ]

    Stay out of this. You've spoken to him enough for one day.
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    yancat: by me (he doesn't mind I have a Las Vegas past)

    [personal profile] yancat 2017-10-27 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Jumin raises his hand to signal the ghost to stop. Please, gentlemen! There's only one of him to go around? It was nice of Percival to turn them down for him, though. Jumin's opinion of him has improved by a fraction. ]

    Generosity? Then I'll return the favor.

    I agree with you. The system must rest on a strong foundation based on laws and ethics in favor of the people, else it will collapse. Unfortunately the system is human. If governments are inefficient, it is because power and greed often come hand in hand... No, it's more accurate to say that when power is present, the other will surely follow.

    If a land without greed exists, I'd like to see it. But of course, although I am optimistic by nature, that will never happen.