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( TDM | #3 )



  • 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!

  • entwinedfate: (Default)

    lavenza | persona 5

    [personal profile] entwinedfate 2017-08-21 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
    water we to do
    [using the boat seems to be the most logical course of action, but lavenza is preoccupied with two things:

    first is the majesty of the ocean itself, unlike anything she had ever seen before; her sisters may have spoken about it, the world outside of the velvet room, but she is very much new to it. she wasn't particularly interested in learning about it in the first place... but now she finds herself seemingly in it.

    second is the absence of the book she always carries on her person. she hasn't found anything to replace it, but she's taken up hugging herself as she looks high and low for it. the boats catch her attention, a clear way away from the island, but...

    well, the small girl has more important things at the moment. please excuse her as she seems to be on quite the mission doing whatever it is she's doing, a slightly stern look on her otherwise impassive face.]



    ideal... partner?
    [she

    is not entirely sure what is being asked, and the lack of her book is really bothering her; lavenza clutches her skirts discreetly, tilting her head at the question. things she looks for...]


    Responsibility and a willingness to put themselves forward at the risk of societal disapproval, all because they believe what they do is just for humanity's sake. They must also be able to defeat me in combat.

    [#highstandards]


    fishy,
    [lavenza has never cooked a day in her life (she doesn't require food, though she understands from the other attendants that it's quite a wonderful thing) and it shows as she stares at the fish she's to prepare.

    very carefully, she descales and debones it. almost achingly slow. the merchant she's working for starts to look pained as she methodically takes to her task, and when their gaze catches yours they are not shy in gesturing. please, please help. there are sale to be made.]
    actus: @ babyjail (pic#11585845)

    fishy ... also marks this for all the (possible) spoilers.....

    [personal profile] actus 2017-08-21 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
    [ there's something vaguely familiar about her. he can't pinpoint it. besides the blue motif. he figures she might be from minato's world, that weird elevator, if she's connected to that guy at all.

    but that's beside the point. right now he's just going to focus on the fish at hand. and gracefully take his knife and start to debone the fish. listen, he's an expert with a knife, all right? ]


    As long as these don't go into any more brownies... [ he's murmuring it to himself, really. rest in pieces, stomach. ]
    entwinedfate: (Default)

    i should've done that but i'm stupid

    [personal profile] entwinedfate 2017-08-21 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
    [oh.

    that isn't a voice she thought she would hear again. lavenza's gaze flicks up just to confirm her thoughts, a small smile coming unbidden to her expression as she watches him. as skillful as always... and if he's here, then this world is in good hands should trouble arise, whether it be due to that influence or something else entirely.]


    Do they not pair well with one another?
    actus: @ bitemark (pic#11584725)

    i still love you

    [personal profile] actus 2017-08-21 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
    Have you not had a brownie before?

    [ it's deadpan, but there's a slight quirk of his lips that betray his amusement. he finishes the fish he's working on and reaches for another, glancing back over at her. ]

    I usually don't turn down free food, but ... [ but that's an exception. ]
    entwinedfate: (Default)

    i love you too

    [personal profile] entwinedfate 2017-08-21 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
    [he's already done with his fish. she's still working methodically, carefully ensuring that each bone is removed before moving onto the next in line.]

    Food isn't necessary for someone like myself, and I had no desire to try it before. If it is as questionable as you make it sound...

    [... then maybe she'll stay from it still. it's not like she needs it. probably?]

    It would be a poor first impression of the outside world. Do brownies come without them as well?
    actus: @ byob (pic#11552968)

    [personal profile] actus 2017-08-21 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
    [ probably, she says. ]

    Not all food is. Just fish brownies. Usually it's just chocolate. [ he says it with another, noncommittal shrug. though, her last words are really what catches his attention. outside world, huh...? ]

    Outside world?
    entwinedfate: (Default)

    [personal profile] entwinedfate 2017-08-21 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
    [chocolate... a rich ambrosia of sweet delight, able to be eaten, drunk, worn, and even sculpted into wonders beyond imagination.

    more importantly, now, is his confusion at her words.]


    I have never stepped foot outside of the Velvet Room. [like it's obvious?? trickster, please.] We have no need to do so, since our guests are our connection to the outside world.

    [with a small pointed look at him.]
    actus: @ byob (pic#11591541)

    [personal profile] actus 2017-08-21 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
    [ ah. so she is from minato's world. cool. ]

    It must get boring, though. Only having that guy to talk to.

    [ the big-nosed one. he's respectful enough not to call him that to someone who works with him. even though it's kind of a secret, favorite pastime of his. ]

    ...Wonder how they managed to get someone from that room, though.
    entwinedfate: (Default)

    [personal profile] entwinedfate 2017-08-21 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
    [... you would not believe how boring it gets. she won't insult her master to his face, but it's a well documented pastime among the velvet room attendants to make fun of igor.]

    My master often speaks in riddles, and though I am happy about his return... I prefer someone direct. [oh. that would've been a good answer to the ideal person question. someone direct. also, let's dispel those wrong thoughts you have Real quick.]

    As for the how you question... I don't know. It is by our own will that we may traverse outside of the Velvet Room, as one of my sisters has demonstrated as of late, but I had no intention of doing so, as much as I may miss you in the future.

    [miss him.]

    Our paths have parted since that day. I fully accept that.
    actus: @ weekend (pic#11509389)

    [personal profile] actus 2017-08-21 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
    [ what is happening?

    why is this happening?

    he's supposed to be the farthest along of all his friends. this... this doesn't make sense. he's certain he's never met her. but. but there's something tragically nostalgic about her presence. he's certain he's never seen her before. not in that room or anywhere else. and yet. ]


    Wait.

    [ he's actually raising one of his hands up, blinking, slowly. ]

    Our paths? [ since that day? parted? miss him? please explain... ]
    entwinedfate: (pic#)

    [personal profile] entwinedfate 2017-08-21 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
    [... so he doesn't recognize her. velvet room attendants don't exactly grasp the same spectrum of emotions humanity feels, but there's a small ache in her chest at the realization. a sweep of disappointment, maybe. confusion for certain.

    there's a look of soft distraught on her face and she purses her lips, brows furrowing slightly. was it the work of that influence? or was it something else? her tone's a little impatient:]


    You saw through the deception laid before you and showed how brilliantly humanity could shine, Trickster. Do you not remember? [...] Though... perhaps it isn't me you recognize?

    [lavenza thinks to set her knife aside, but grips it tighter and jerks her chin up haughtily, lifting the blade threateningly.]

    Huh! Did you forget who was overseeing you, Inmate? [familiar?] Learn your place!

    [... and then the hard look smooths out, back to something a touch more reserved; the knife stays, but it's less obviously threatening.]

    Or perhaps your rehabilitation is still incomplete. Please remember to complete the tasks I have put forth in a timely manner if you wish to become stronger.

    [ring any bells, boyo. there were two of them before it's nbd if you don't]
    rootandbranch: (tomorrow it can worry 'bout itself.)

    water we to do

    [personal profile] rootandbranch 2017-08-22 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
    [there's a polite throat clearing noise from behind Lavenza. it's notable for coming from... rather higher up than she might expect someone's throat to be.]

    'Scuse me, but. . .

    [the voice is coming from a dragon who's quietly followed her out onto the beach, peering down at her with concern as she makes her way between the boats and the sand. it's pretty surprising that something that big was able to move so quietly; it also might be surprising to see a dragon at all, depending on how high fantasy Persona 5 is as a canon, but details.

    Geir is curious about this small girl. she's not the first person he's seen on this beach today, and since it's very difficult to get up here from the city below, that's something new. is Qri pulling strangers in again? and what is she searching for?]

    Are you looking for something?
    secrowtary: (023)

    ideal partner

    [personal profile] secrowtary 2017-08-23 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ #highstandards indeed.

    At first, he couldn't believe that this question was really posed. Then, he couldn't wrap his head around this answer coming from a young girl. His intention was to step in and scold the matchmaker for bothering her...instead, he's been pulled to sit next to her by the matchmaker themselves.

    Who he unceremoniously ignores and initiates a conversation with the girl. ]


    That's...quite specific. I'm impressed.