( TDM | #3 )

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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.

Prompts A and B take place on the island above Aimintas, so in-game characters can only utilize these prompts if they know how to get here or you can handwave how they would get there. It's not that deep.

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... One point of implant is a sandy beach, next to an ocean shore. This may not be that abnormal to you, but there is a point of interest -- there is a huge, pulsating cube that lies inland, covering most of the island. There's about a mile stretch of land surrounding the cube's sides that is forested and sandy, but that's it. There is the ocean, though the tide is very choppy. Characters may be able to swim across...or can they? A ▢ Want to take a dip in the ocean? If you're so inclined, be careful -- the currents are strong and can quickly suck your character under if you aren't careful enough. There ARE boats on the shore, and you can also utilize these as a means of escape. Your character will just have to hope there's someone around to help them if they land in trouble! B ▢ Some other characters may be checking out the island, so there's a chance your characters aren't alone on this mysterious island! If you ask them where you are, your character can take a magical journey to their real destination. Hope they aren't afraid of water travel.

The more fortunate potential coven members -- or those who made it from the island to Aimintas -- are located in the marketplace. There they'll be introduced to the Palai, their strange cultures and attitudes, as well as renewed excitement at the new members. There's getting to be so many coven members that they won't immediately recognize new additions from the old guard, but they're hospitable creatures anyway. C ▢ The Palai have recently become interested in weaponry, especially weapons powered by Elto energy magic. There are still Palai youth who haven't learned their lesson from the coven celebration, running around and shooting characters with magical slingshots in an effort to be mischevious. The newer development, though, is that the older Palai are also trying to get in on practicing using weaponry. Because they aren't totally sure who are new coven members and who has been here for a while, a Palai might challenge you to a duel. Will you take this as a threat, or the friendly scrimmage that it's intended to be? D ▢ The Eltos are being utilized more and more for technological advancements, and while the Palai have failed at flying machines, they are trying to work on other, newer forms of transportation. They're still in the early stages of development, and they're looking to create transportation modes outside of the objects young Elto magic in an effort to have fun and play. However, this requires some experimentation. Characters may find that certain items they touch immediately become motile, from pens that lunge forward and propel their holder through the air, to rugs that become magic carpets once they're stepped on. To everyone else: watch out! E ▢ Despite the recent death of some Palai, the Palai "mating season" is beginning soon -- while their mating season syncs up with their past life as wild creatures, this is more so like a two week long Valentine's Day for their species. Palai are very much invested in family and relationships, and they haven't let go of pushing this belief onto coven members. While their ideal family unit is three beings, they're willing to take baby steps. Your character has suddenly been grabbed and sat next to another character and the questions begin. The Palai matchmaker begins with this one: "What do you look for in an ideal partner?"

The land of Aimintas recently experienced some salty rainfall -- actually that's still going on for some reason. When will it stop? Nobody knows. Because their resources may be limited while new harvesting methods are implemented, the Palai have to limit their use of vegetables, fruits and grains as the ones currently planted may be too damaged by salt water to be used. This has caused some changes to the Aimintas marketplace, reflecting the food rationing. F ▢ The smart Palai have actually been saving up some of those dead fish that were falling out of the sky. Don't worry, they've been properly iced. The food being sold around the marketplace will focus on this fish, though they do need some characters to help prep the fish, including removing the scales and deboning the fish. Is your character good with a knife? G ▢ Alternatively, Palai chefs have been experimenting with a complete line of fish delicacies. From fish sandwiches to fish brownies, your character will likely be asked to try a nasty ass fish something or other. Unless they're into that kind of thing, it's going to be hard to swallow -- but the Palai hope your character likes their new foods! 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!

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shion sonozaki | higurashi no naku koro ni

[promisedyou]

❖ OPTION A.

[ There's ocean! Of course, the fact that there's ocean means one thing: a beach, naturally. Which is heavily disappointing for Shion as she rest her hands on her hips, shaking her head and sighing. ]

There's this, but I have no money, no bikini...

[ It seems that she's speaking to herself as she just wanders around the shore, swinging her arms rather playfully before she sees one thing - specifically you - smiles from ear to ear and raises a hand in a way of greeting. Doesn't matter if you're a stranger or otherwise. ]

Harorooon☆ [ She even winks, showing her full confidence. ] I was wondering if I could have a moment of your time? I seem to be lost, and having a lady lost without even a swimsuit isn't fun at all, so I was hoping that I could make things a little more interesting. What do you say to a really simple game? If I win, you have to get me a swimsuit. If you win, however, you can ask me for any favor you want. Ah, within reason, of course. No impossible requests.

❖ OPTION D.

[ Shion doesn't know much about technology. Nor does she know much about magic. She's just an ordinary girl from Showa 58, after all, so when she suddenly steps onto the magical carpet, she doesn't expect to suddenly become a part of Spellbind's New Aladdin Musical™ trying to clutch onto the edge of the carpet.

And instead of singing Part of Your World, what you get is almost incoherent screaming.

To be more specific it's-- ]

Somebody heeeeelp! [ Because there's a magic carpet. That's flying haphazardly with absolutely no sense of direction. ]

❖ OPTION E.

My ideal partner? I guess I'd say someone who's blonde and easy to bully...

[ There's a bit of hesitation as she says that before she laughs it off. ]

Just kidding. ☆ But my ideal type is a secret. After all, it wouldn't be fair for me to just tell you right off the bat, right? I think it's a lot more fun this way. Let's try another question instead. How about this: "what do you do when you find really juicy information about your partner"?

❖ OPTION WILDCARD.

[ Want to play something entirely different? Feel free to hit me up on endlesseight or PM! ]

e

[rebells]

[The young man sitting across from her is looking . . . rather horrified to be here, actually, and the expression on his face does not diminish through her answer.]

. . . Pass.

[promisedyou]

If you're passing, then why exactly are you still here?

[ She can switch from a rather cheery tone to something a little more serious as she folds her arms over her chest, narrowing her eyes slightly as she gives him a rather scrutinizing look. ]

[rebells]

They aren't exactly letting me leave!

[More like he's having trouble outright turning down the cheerful insistence of the Palai.]

[promisedyou]

Ahaha, that's because you're not good at coming up with a good way to leave. Look, I'll even help out!

[rebells]

[This is a distinctly skeptical expression.]

Try me.

1/2

[promisedyou]

Okay.

[promisedyou]

[ Shion takes a deep breath in and-- ]

Kyaa, this horrible guy is harassing me! Please, get him away from me!

[ S H I O N ]

[rebells]

[oh my god.]

Seriously?! This is how you're going to do it?

[promisedyou]

Well, you asked. You never specified how I had to do it.

e

[hydrostorm]

Oooh~ Now we're talking.

[ she's very much on board for this juicy information train of thought. she leans her chin into her palms, elbows propped up on the table - ]

There's always blackmail.

[promisedyou]

Hmm?

[ There's a keen interest in her own voice as she rests her hands on the table, grinning from ear to ear as she laces her fingers together. ]

Blackmail's the first thing you go to? How come?

A

[allconsumed]

Harorooon?

[Velvet's voice is flat, and she raises her eyebrows. Two seconds into this meeting and Shion already reminds her a lot of someone she knew back home, wacky greeting and all. Challenging a random stranger to a bet over a game is weird, but at least it's not boring. Velvet puts a hand on her hip.]

I'll bite, I guess. What's the game?

[promisedyou]

It's a way of saying hello! A greeting.

[ She seems to point that out with a rather amused grin, tapping her chin with quite some thought. ]

As for the game, well, let's see... twenty questions. I'll think of a noun; a person, place, or thing, and you can ask twenty yes or no questions before making a guess. Of course, you can guess any time before all the questions are up, but you're only given one chance to guess.

[allconsumed]

Is it supposed to be cute?

[Rude. Velvet's expression grows more incredulous while she listens to Shion's explanation. Her enthusiasm for this is already draining fast, but she's had good luck with similar bets this in the past. One of them involved a duel, not a silly game, but…]

That sounds like something a couple of bored kids would play. [Not that Shion asked for her opinion. Oh well, they probably have time to kill, anyway.] It's fine if you can't think of anything better. Or quicker.

[promisedyou]

I guess you could say that.

[ She laughs a little, disregarding the incredulous expression that seems to be tossed in her direction. It's almost as if she could honestly care less, really. ]

Well, it's not as if I have cards, or dice or mahjong tiles...

[allconsumed]

[Good, so then no hurt feelings.]

Right. Like I said, it's fine.

Have you thought of your noun?

[promisedyou]

I do, so go ahead and ask any time!

[allconsumed]

Alright. Can it be killed?