( TDM | #2 )

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IMPORTANT: This TDM takes place on the current world the coven is part of. Please read the linked Google Doc about the world AND be aware that the world is high-frequency, meaning canon magic and powers can be used.

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.

WORLD ONE: AIMINTAS

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... Some of you might open your eyes to find yourself wandering around a sandy area, outside of a large stone house. There's a large glimmering caravan floating around outside, which might intrigue you. There's also a lot of supplies, food, clothing...all just laying around outside. It's worth investigating, right? A ▢ Your character has found themselves arriving right outside the coven's new digs in Aimintas, and there's a lot of confusing stuff to look at. Th ocean in the sky, that floating caravan...your character probably can't get to that ocean, so they may want to examine the caravan. If they touch it, they'll immediately regret that decision -- the caravan has its own defense mechanism, and you can pick one or the other: - A1: Once your character touches the caravan, they can't remove their appendage from it. Kick it? Their foot is stuck. Touch it? Their hand is stuck. Lick it? Their tongue is stuck. They'll remain like this for 15 minutes without magical intervention. - A2: Your character's hand doesn't stay for long, but the caravan holds onto that hand for five seconds while giving your character a pretty excruciating burn. Medic! B ▢ Maybe they're smart and they don't touch the caravan. Let's go through all of this cool stuff on the ground! It might be sort of obvious that it belongs to someone -- a lot of someone's -- but your character is thirsty, confused...maybe there's some water or answers in this pile. And maybe there's also someone who catches your character going through their shit.

Other new potential coven members will find themselves in a completely different part of town. These lucky individuals will have suddenly appeared in the marketplace area of Aimintas, surrounded by walking lizard beings that suddenly turn and take an immediate interest in this stranger. C ▢ The Palai are very interested in the new coven members, and a new humanoid person -- or anyone that doesn't look like them -- will immediately catch their attention. They'll immediately find your character worth of their undivided attention, talking to them about coven-related things...pretty confusing right? If you need help with the short lizard folk, maybe someone will eventually arrive to help you out. On the other hand, you might learn something interesting talking to them. A friend might join in either way! D ▢ Once you break free of the Palai, you'll find that this marketplace is pretty interesting. It's a mixture of primitive and semi-modern technology...or is it totally unfamiliar to you? Never seen a cellphone before? Unfamiliar with the concept of women wearing pants? There's certainly something to see that'll interest your character here. E ▢ Finally, you might be hungry and thirsty after suddenly appearing. The Palai are masters of making food, including a new concoction of theirs that they're trying out in honor of all the new people. It's a sort of bottled fruit juice that has been energized by the Eltos. It's essentially the first Aimintas Red Bull, except on acid. The drink immediately makes anyone who drinks it extremely giddy, hyper and they may potentially hallucinate. It doesn't seem to bother the Palai's biology, but everyone else...oops!

The setting found in Aimintas is pretty expansive, so you have a lot of room to wander around. Here are a few things that might catch your eye if you're really committed to wandering around. F ▢ A house near the marketplace is incredibly special to the Palai people. Characters who wander near here will find a group of Palai who are even more excited about their new visitors: baby Palai. Some are still in eggs and kept inside, but the juvenile Palai are about two feet tall, rowdy and want to play with these new, bipedal creatures. Some of them still crawl around on all fours and are more lizard-like than others. Hope you're good with kids! G ▢ The Palai have constructed a large library in the middle of town. If you wander in here, you'll find a myriad of books in a strange language. The Palai are a rather visual people, though, so many include pictures and illustrations. They also have a collection of computers here that connect to the Aimintas internet, as well as visual media stations that can play videos -- though they're really just powered tablets that play video files. Time to get a little taste of the Palai culture. H ▢ 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!

GAME NAVIGATION

Comments

[storyseller]

It... bears a cost in terms of mana. [And there is a limitation on mana. She must find a Master to sustain here, or she will once again experience death.]

THIS TAG, MAN!!! THIS! TAG! i got it while shopping and like had to muffle a noise of delight

[storyseller]

[Her eyes widen as the sword comes out, her staff moving before her, nerves running through her, as she regrets a misreading, as she fears she has made a terrible mistake—

And then it falls. Caster stares at Percival, gripping her staff tight, as if it holds her up. Her breath is caught in her throat.]

I... You bear the demeanour of one who is Sovereign. Part of what I am allows me to identify this. Is this... not so?

[storyseller]

[Caster leads her quickly down the streets and into a quiet building, where they can take a place out of the way. Her summonings can't last long, but at least in privacy, they won't be bothered. But Caster still looks nervous, her staff held close to her. Her eyes are sad, afraid.]

This place should be one where we won't draw their attention, at least for this moment. Before those who looked like us and came before demonstrated magic, it seems as if they also expect the same now.

[storyseller]

[She likes the sound of her purring. She recognizes her nerves, and wishes to give her comfort.]

I would like to hear the Black Grandfather's story very much.

[yancat]

[It's apparent that BB is a different kind of monster from the ones he's used to. Narcissistic, but condescending and in greater control of her emotions. Somehow she makes talking to Zen fun. ... Well, talking to Zen is fun in its own way. He should send him another cat picture.

Anyway, getting back at BB won't be easy. Maybe he should hold back for now.

But she called him a pig...]

I must admit I'm unaware of the sort of higher entity I'm speaking to. If you'd kindly [!!!] clarify, I'll try to adjust my conduct accordingly.

[The keyword being "try".]

[storyseller]

[The smile is a comfort in its way]

It is considered a legend—however, how might we determine what was real and what was invention in the ages long before us? Perhaps the Simurgh never existed, or perhaps she has merely left us with the departure of many of the world's great mysteries.

[trustcoon]

Ohh....so the golem wanted to rest! [yes, yes, that makes sense. and now that pochi's questions are answered, it cheerfully claps its paws together.]

Thank you for the story! It was very exciting.

[a pause.]

Maybe the golem will be less angry when it wakes up again someday.

[yancat]

I see.

[And of course he wants the damn cat, so he asks,]

Is there a way to give you mana?

[storyseller]

[JUMIN NO

She flushes, her eyes lowered.]

It must be transferred from a magical source. As a Servant, I am designed to receive mana through a contract with a human magus. I may also receive mana through... other means... [She doesn't want to. She doesn't want to be forced to do these things to survive. But she does not want to die.]

rip my icon choices

[nbd]

Yes sir! [ Seven replies with a salute even though he knows that Jumin won't be looking back to see him. It's the principle of the matter, however when the tone of their conversation shifts, Seven lowers his arm and rests it by his side.

It's not something he hadn't thought of given how high profile Jumin was but he was just a nobody...no one was supposed to really know him. Nevertheless, Seven keeps his tone rather light but not careless. ]

You don't have to worry about me, Jumin, if that happens the case then my job is to do everything that I can to protect the RFA.

[ He'd die to protect the RFA and he's sure that Jumin knows that. ]

[probablynoteren]

[Mercy would be nice, but mercy he does not expect when she's smiling like that. Lenka knows when to throw in the towel, and there's nothing he can do once she gets close enough -- besides, through a herculean effort, freeze in place and hold as still as he can. At the last minute before she pours, he squeezes his eyes shut.

... Only to open one again at the bizarre sensation that the liquid produces. Because it's not painful, but it's so hot that it almost conversely seems cold instead where its motion disturbs the air. It really is a close shave.

Speaking of shaves, he's free now, and falls on his butt in the bargain. Who knows what happened to his hair at this point. He reaches a hand halfway up to wipe at it before thinking better of it.]

... That's a strange way to counter the caravan. [he's not sure if the liquid is magic or what?! but, still, she did help so somewhat reluctantly:] But thanks. I think.

[trustcoon]

[yes, please grab the dizzy tanuki. because pochi is in fact kinda dizzy now! its paws brush one or both of victor's hands, which turn blue with a yellow spiral pattern. the rest of his body too, probably? it'd be kinda weird if only his hands were magic.]

Aaahh... [scrunching its eyes shut for a moment to will away the dizziness...okay, we're probably good. squinting at your shirt.] ...I'm magic now?

[genice]

( ... wow. WOW. he holds the tanuki steady and tries to ignore the fact he can tell he's all changed colour, even from what of his cheeks his eyes see, and his nose. oh goodness. its a living tanuki paintbrush. )

Colourful. ( he notes with a hint of resignation and amusement in his voice. ) Everyone who ends up here on behalf of our... sponsors, I suppose, are changed into something a little magical.

( Pochi did you just turn him into blue and yellow man. if so, witness your own magic! )

[yancat]

[i hate him

Why is she blushing? Is receiving mana really so embarassing? Either way, if the alternative is something she doesn't want to do, he won't force her. He was merely curious.

His voice is quiet.]

Have you made a contract?

[trustcoon]

[fiiine okay let's open our eyes all the way....]

...Oh, wow! You're all shiny now! [applause!!! as if this was something victor did himself or something? at least it seems to have calmed down again.]

Coven sponsors are amazing...they gave everybody rainbow magic! [oh wait maybe it really thinks victor painted himself]

[genice]

Ah... not quite.

( he laughs, subtly horrified by the sudden makeover. couldn't he have been... blue and silver? a match to the costume Yuri had skated in during their exhibition skate, not more than a few weeks past. )

This is all you, Pochi. The magic I was given lets me change, but into something very large and silver. Think you can try and concentrate on making the colours go back to normal?

( Please tiny creature, help a man who doesn't want to go find his fiance while blue with yellow spirals all over him??? )

[heartkey]

[ Yes big deal. Sora doesn't experience a whole lot of "putting knowledge to use". ]

So you just watched people and learned that way? [ A pause. ] Did you learn how to do anything else with it?

[ He's curious about what it can even do ... ]

it's fine, just use the lol one all the time. i'll upload one with elizabeth. LMAO

[yancat]

[Jumin was about to tell Seven he neither had the power nor means to convince him to do anything he said, to ask if Seven would work with him anyway, to trust him despite the absence of V, Rika and the RFA. But Seven gives him an answer and Jumin doesn't need to. He knows where their loyalties lie.]

... I know. And I, as well.

What information have you gathered so far?

[trustcoon]

Normal?

[oblivious to victor's internal distress, pochi honestly thinks the new look is quite pretty. you look great, victor! yeah! it does stop clapping though, at the suggestion, pausing a moment before doing its best to focus.]

Change back, change back...dabadaburi! [and with those magic words, they both change!




now they're both pochi color. hope you like your new eye mask?]

only if you use the one where she's in the cage :3c

[nbd]

We're in a video game! The starting level where we need to get to level 5 before moving on.

[ Sorry but not sorry, Jumin, he could only keep up the seriousness for as long as it was absolutely necessary. Enjoy having the "normal" Seven back for his jokes.

...but he's being honest at least. ]

I'M GLAD I COULD PLEASE percy is always extra

[lohengrins]

[ her fear has become known — it is splayed out before him, raw and unadulterated. something swims in percival's eyes, as though a part of him understands this feeling.

he makes no effort to move towards her. ]

I am Percival of the Wales family. I am... [ he swallows, but he does not permit himself the luxury of averting his gaze as he speaks the truth. ] not yet a king. I strive to create a land where even the most vulnerable can prosper — a land without war and subjugation.

I am far from achieving this dream of mine. And I am still studying...still learning what it means to be a king who is worthy of his people.

[ he gradually drops to a single knee. ]

But I am still a Knight. It is my duty to both protect and serve those who are in need, regardless of where one may hail from. I know nothing of what you have endured — but I do know what it means to live in fear, if even for a moment. I will not kill you.

you monster

[yancat]

[WHY

Jumin understands that we all (Jumin excluded) have coping mechanisms (or that Seven is just plain WEIRD) but he just... closes his eyes and silently prays for a better assistant.]

Is the learning curve high?

\o\

[nbd]

[ Does he even want Seven as an assistant? Not that he is against dressing up like one because, well, we all know how that can end.

They both have they inner demons though. Ones that could talk about but won't and don't. ]

It depends on the player. Some are naturally good at it and some spend too long getting lost in the menus and die because they tabbed away...

[ There's a deeper metaphor here somewhere. Something about adaptability of getting used to an area, except the part where the magic and RPG elements might be closer to home than to being pure Seven being Seven. ]

Though some games pause when you're in the menu, but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it. [ Or not. ] I also remember hearing about a big library that might have some interesting information for us.

[ Honestly, he heard something about technology and his ears started to burn. ]

also yes i meant the 707 icon BUT ALL YOUR ICONS ARE 707 OK

[yancat]

[And Jumin would have applauded Seven on the metaphor, too... if he actually knew what he was talking about. He can't keep up. He's 26 going on 50 and he's too old for this. Where's his walking stick?

His eyes light up at the mention of the library, though. His nerd self is showing.]

I've heard about the library, yes. I'm on my way there now. I don't expect to be able to read anything, but... If they have any documentaries, it's a start.

Let's go.

[talim]

There's no need to be so formal.

[ regardless, jude shakes flynn's hand with an amicable smile. his work here is done. ]

By the way... You might want to smooth your hair back.

[ it's sticking up at odd angles here and there thanks to that deadly assault, and he has to stifle a laugh. ]