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Spellbind Mods ([personal profile] spellbindmods) wrote in [community profile] spellgrinders2018-01-29 09:22 pm
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( TDM #8 )



  • 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 Shehui.
  • IMPORTANT: This TDM won't be canon! It's a little dicey in-game right now, which isn't exactly fair for in-game players who are currently trapped, as well as out-of-game hopefuls who want to get as much CR potential as possible. Think of this as an alternate timeline.





    You blink and that's all it takes. At first, the picture doesn't come in clear, like you're waiting for a screen to fully load -- more aptly, it's like you're waiting for a camera to focus so you can find image clarity. Before you happened to rapidly close your eyes and open them, your life was normal...well, normal for you, anyway. Fighting an alien, making a quesadilla, dying. And then that blurry picture suddenly takes over.

    There's a lot to take in here -- you feel weird, your surroundings are weird. Everything is just weird. For starters, there's that new piece of jewelry inserted in the space above your chest. That certainly wasn't there before you opened your eyes.

        A ▢ Or, perhaps, that isn't the weirdest thing you're experiencing right now. Instead of just being magicked away, blinking your eyes open to stare at a video game or random tree, you blearily awaken from a sleepy daze in a bed that isn't your own. It does, however, belong to someone else...someone who is right next to you. Do they see you first, or are you the first to be aware of your new Shehui sleeping situation?

        B ▢ Other new arrivals aren't so lucky as to arrive in the warm embrace of an apartment's bed. It's currently raining in Shehui, and because of the current post-winter temperature, the rain is certainly cold. You're now in the middle of a busy street, out in the open -- no umbrella to your name. You have the opportunity to grab some shelter underneath an awning or run into a building. Or will someone take pity on you? Or are you not bothered by a sudden, frigid downpour?

        C ▢ Shehui is looking to celebrate an upcoming holiday -- Yeunai. Something of a bonding holiday that celebrates a variety of relationships, Shehui residents are really into this consumer, capitalist bonanza. On certain Shehui streets are mats that read the ID data of those that stand on them. Whether or not you'd like to take part in this little shindig, a nearby machine will random spit out some data about you and another person on the same long mat. (Need some guidance? Here's a love calculator!) That's a good ice-breaker, right?

        D ▢ Despite Shehui's distrust of magic, faux magic isn't a big deal. In fact, there's currently a showcase of street performers making money with their craft. Located around Shehui's famed tower, there's a lot of room for some real magic here. Want to take yours for a spin? It's easy enough to simply say you can't reveal your secrets when you're asked about a certain talent.

        E ▢ With how prominent cell phones are in Shehui, a lot of new and old arrivals have them by now -- you, newbie, might have already picked one up! Despite not having anyone on your contact list yet, you do seem to be getting quite a few messages...though they aren't going to your cell phone. Instead, they're being telepathically broadcast into your head, or even before your eyes! On the opposite end of the spectrum, it's very likely that you're transmitting your own accidental telepathic broadcast...but what are you saying, exactly?

        F ▢ Another fun activity -- Chips! is always open! Today they're hosting their regular games, but there's also a SongWars competition, including a huge stage and everything. While you may not know the words to these strange, alien pop songs, the crowd may turn in your favour if you put on a good show regardless. What do you win for besting your champion? A nice plastic trophy and a big Chocorrone.

        G ▢ For some people, the whole "kidnapped to another world with new magic and cell phones and shit" is actually...kind of a downer. For those of you who want to enjoy the evening and maybe meditate for a while, there are plenty of parks with benches that allow you to sit and think. You may not want company, but it may find you regardless...

        H ▢ Wildcard! How will your character react to this strange world?


  • cantshootbeams: (biiiig victory!)

    good taste immortal child

    [personal profile] cantshootbeams 2018-02-01 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
    [The thing about Okita was that, though she was known as an effective killer from the Shinsengumi, she was also incredibly air headed. Czeslaw's words were enough for her to go along with it, without even bothering to check for Command Seals and the like to verify that this child was her Master. Like a puppy who spotted its owner, she perks up and begins trotting towards him eagerly.]

    Ohhhhhh! I see, I see! Hiding yourself in the shadows from any potential enemies! As expected of my Master~

    [AH, NO. Wait. She was supposed to be cool and stuff, since she was finally summoned into an actual serious Holy Grail War for once(wrong)!]

    ... I mean--- [Aaaand it's back to her lower voice again, as she kneels down to his level, solemnly placing a hand over her chest as if taking an oath:] I shall serve as both your sword and shield, Milord, and cut down any adversaries that stand in your way. Please command me as you see fit.

    [... It may actually have been an impressive scene, if he hadn't witnessed her acting like a total dork seconds earlier.]
    undyingone: (07)

    i never want to see another tesla in my life

    [personal profile] undyingone 2018-02-01 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
    [ To Czeslaw, it seemed that Okita could not decide how she wanted to present herself to others. As long as she didn't think something fishy was going on, he could play this gamem all day.

    Okita seemed like the sort of person that responded to positive reinforcement.

    "Cut down any adversaries that stand in your way"? Seemed legit. ]


    Oh, you don't have to kneel! Although... it's easier to talk to you when you're the same height as me... Thank you for coming though! I already feel a lot safer with you nearby, Sakura Saber.

    [ Quite frankly, he would have preferred a sharp-shooter or someone with a gun. On the other hand, one should not look a gift horse in the mouth. ]

    Do you have a nickname? Sakura? Or Saber?

    [ He should let her choose. She seemed like the sort of person who didn't mind speaking about herself. ]
    cantshootbeams: (coat of oaths)

    [personal profile] cantshootbeams 2018-02-01 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
    [Czeslaw's assumption would be correct. As long as he treated the Okita as a loving owner would towards a golden retriever, then he'll have a very loyal samurai for a long while. The words of praise make Okita swell with pride and happiness, but she tries to contain it. Though she's acting stoic, careful observation can reveal her slightly biting her lip and subtly shaking in a struggle to maintain the facade.]

    An excellent question, Master. Just "Saber" shall do when in the presence of others, to remain cautious. However, if you are confident to withhold such sensitive information from potential enemies, I can entrust my True Name to you, if you so wish.
    undyingone: (05)

    [personal profile] undyingone 2018-02-01 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
    [ He doesn't quite understand why Okita's "True Name" is sensitive information. Yet, he doesn't think it is worth to press her about it.

    People had their reasons for hiding their names. ]


    "Saber"... I can call you that. That's much shorter than "Sakura Saber"!

    [ And yet, if Okita was offering, it didn't hurt to have more information about her. Knowledge was power. He'd prefer to keep the upper hand in this arrangement. ]

    Your "True Name"...? Well... I am curious about it! And you don't have to call me "Master" if you don't want to. You can call me -- [ Pick a name, he thought to himself. Any name would do. ] -- Thomas. That's my name.

    [ What a relief. His own true name hadn't slipped from his lips. Whatever Okita was, he didn't need to worry about it. ]