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▶ TDM .016
You awaken amidst the darkness with only a faint light to greet you. Your body is hemmed in by shards of crystals, gently sparkling and possibly pricking your skin. The surrounding landscape is dyed in the pinks and purples of the dusk filled with crystals protruding from the ground, some as large as a skyscraper. After an hour or two of wandering through the crystal wilderness, a group of people find you worse for wear. They are the gallant Moon Knights from the planet of Prismatica. Because of the strange phenomena during the past months when scientists observed the sudden appearance of rainbow crystals in the sky, the government has been feverishly combing through the moon for more Moonblessed to be rescued. You’ll eventually be brought into Iris’s moon government center.
You all may have your usual inquiries — Where are we? Who are you? What's going on? — and the Prismals are almost too eager to answer. They tell you about their world and about the first appearance of the Moonblessed as the medical staff give you an examination to make sure you’re not carrying any viruses or biological hazards. If you react violently, you may be restrained and nerfed with a specialized neurotransmitting gun that releases a numbing agent through the top of your spine. Once the examinations are over, you’re informed that you will be provided accommodations on their planet during your stay. You will then be escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the Iris moon and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as the local Prismals.
The next destination: Prismatica.
▶ Welcome to the Jungle
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Planet Prismatica, City of Lunatia | top
Welcome to Prismatica’s hub, Lunatia, the city of your dreams! A bustling metropolis lush with bright lights, vibrant colors, luxuriant plant life, and all the conveniences of technology absent from your own world… It seems like paradise to all the uninitiated. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.

▶ How to Train Your Dragon 2: Electric Boogaloo
City of Lunatia and Kingdom of Lyestellus | top
As the weather grows warmer and the skies around Lunatia clear up, the toxic fog that once clogged up the airways is dissipating. This is great news: air travel has now become easier, safer, and more enjoyable. The recent increase of renewed flora and fauna must have led to these new developments.
While a clean atmosphere benefits Prismals and Moonblessed, it invites dangerous predators to lurk closer to the border. Fortunately, friendlier creatures also start to flock to the city, including familiar faces from the Lyestellus Kingdom. Indeed, the baby dragons once raised and nurtured by the Moonblessed have grown into the mighty, noble scaleborn they are.
The dragons’ giant shadows blanket the metropolis as they fly overhead for a friendly visit. One of them carries their sovereign, King Shiryn Lyei Drastellus XIII. In light of the Nothing’s recovery and the Inari Highway’s success, the king says that Lyestellus is inspired to further deepen their relationship with Lunatia. He announces that the kingdom has developed a construction plan for a skyway connecting Lunatia and the mountains of Drasomnis.
The Moonblessed are welcome to join their efforts. Lunatia and Lyestellus will be sponsoring a labor exchange program to ensure that everyone is well-rewarded and kept safe on their way to Lyestellus. The dragons will be flying and protecting Lunatian locals and any volunteering Moonblessed alike. But as there are only so many dragons, everyone is expected to share seats.
Several of the dragons are known to be excitable. As they’re looking forward to inviting the Moonblessed back to the kingdom, some overly eager dragons may snatch even the most reluctant person in their jaws to carry the whole way. And when we say excitable, they might destroy a wall of your humble abode to reach you as they are particularly good at sniffing out anything hidden. But how long can you resist their puppy eyes and wagging tails?

▶ Rise and Wine, It’s Wine o'Clock
Kingdom of Lyestellus | top
Several job openings are now available at Lyestellus’ wine distilleries. The kingdom is famous for its Dragonfang Wine, a luxurious drink pressed from the fragrant wildflowers and aged in barrels of wood found only on the mountaintops of Drasomnis. The wine itself is a vibrant violet with a rich scent the locals describe as heavenly. It is traditionally served during special occasions. With the skyway construction plan in motion, they will be needing to speed up production in time for upcoming celebrations.

▶ Slime Beneath Me, Slime Up Above, Ooh, You Love My Toxic Love
Kingdom of Lyestellus | top
Like their previous visit, the Moonblessed will be allowed to stay in bubble-shaped dwellings surrounding a breathtaking mountain springs known to have mysterious effects during the evenings.
Bathing in the springs during the day provides great relief, especially to any hardworking person. It has restorative properties that accelerate healing and the relaxing experience paired with gorgeous views can reduce stress and anxiety. The Lyestellus locals consider it as one of their treasures and will encourage all their guests to bathe in them at least once.
▶ Questions
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Planet Prismatica, City of Lunatia | top
Welcome to Prismatica’s hub, Lunatia, the city of your dreams! A bustling metropolis lush with bright lights, vibrant colors, luxuriant plant life, and all the conveniences of technology absent from your own world… It seems like paradise to all the uninitiated. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.
A Settle in your new home at Level 2 to find new roommates and say hello to your neighbors! City officials will give you directions to the designated districts across Level 2 and instruct you to pick out a unit. Each apartment complex has a different aesthetic, some may look cozy, some stylish, and some bizarre. The free accommodations have a basic living space that can only fit two or three people at most in one unit.
Starter Chromaspace furnishings are provided which can be controlled with the touch of a built-in panel. Examples are color-changing curtains, transforming sofa beds, cabinets turning into tables, etc. Customizing your apartment or moving out will have to wait until you earn more chroma. Until then, why don’t you check out your new neighborhood or explore the city levels? Maybe your new roommates or neighbors can give you a “hand” with allowance for dinner.

▶ How to Train Your Dragon 2: Electric Boogaloo
City of Lunatia and Kingdom of Lyestellus | top
As the weather grows warmer and the skies around Lunatia clear up, the toxic fog that once clogged up the airways is dissipating. This is great news: air travel has now become easier, safer, and more enjoyable. The recent increase of renewed flora and fauna must have led to these new developments.
While a clean atmosphere benefits Prismals and Moonblessed, it invites dangerous predators to lurk closer to the border. Fortunately, friendlier creatures also start to flock to the city, including familiar faces from the Lyestellus Kingdom. Indeed, the baby dragons once raised and nurtured by the Moonblessed have grown into the mighty, noble scaleborn they are.
The dragons’ giant shadows blanket the metropolis as they fly overhead for a friendly visit. One of them carries their sovereign, King Shiryn Lyei Drastellus XIII. In light of the Nothing’s recovery and the Inari Highway’s success, the king says that Lyestellus is inspired to further deepen their relationship with Lunatia. He announces that the kingdom has developed a construction plan for a skyway connecting Lunatia and the mountains of Drasomnis.
The Moonblessed are welcome to join their efforts. Lunatia and Lyestellus will be sponsoring a labor exchange program to ensure that everyone is well-rewarded and kept safe on their way to Lyestellus. The dragons will be flying and protecting Lunatian locals and any volunteering Moonblessed alike. But as there are only so many dragons, everyone is expected to share seats.
Several of the dragons are known to be excitable. As they’re looking forward to inviting the Moonblessed back to the kingdom, some overly eager dragons may snatch even the most reluctant person in their jaws to carry the whole way. And when we say excitable, they might destroy a wall of your humble abode to reach you as they are particularly good at sniffing out anything hidden. But how long can you resist their puppy eyes and wagging tails?
B In Lyestellus, one of the available jobs is to wrangle and care for small chicken-sized dragonlets that seem to be especially attracted to Sanguis Moonblessed. Their parents are away because of the skyway construction plan, so someone has to babysit them. These wily dragonlets love to run around in their coops, leaving rainbow-colored droppings everywhere, pulling at your hair or clothes, and cutely singing to try and coerce the Moonblessed into spoiling them rotten or helping them get away with mischievous behavior.
They are also attracted to Chroma and will be attaching themselves to Moonblessed. If they are too excited, they might bite onto their arms, mouth, neck, legs, nipples, and just about anywhere they can reach to drink their Chroma-infused blood. If you experience excess blood loss, you can recover it easily with moonlacing, but it’s best to avoid getting cornered and overpowered by too many dragonlets.

▶ Rise and Wine, It’s Wine o'Clock
Kingdom of Lyestellus | top
Several job openings are now available at Lyestellus’ wine distilleries. The kingdom is famous for its Dragonfang Wine, a luxurious drink pressed from the fragrant wildflowers and aged in barrels of wood found only on the mountaintops of Drasomnis. The wine itself is a vibrant violet with a rich scent the locals describe as heavenly. It is traditionally served during special occasions. With the skyway construction plan in motion, they will be needing to speed up production in time for upcoming celebrations.
C One of the job openings is for flower pickers. This line of work is not for the fainthearted. As they climb up the Drasomnis mountains to pick flowers, they need to watch out for wild wyvern attacks. Their majestic wings are powerful enough to blow a person off the mountain tops and they are proficient in wind magic. Try to avoid fighting near flower fields, as their gigantic feet may end up crushing the poor flowers.
Another available task is to participate in wine tasting to ensure the quality is consistent in each barrel (spit buckets will be provided to each person) as well as to create a menu benefitting to serve for the celebrations. The goal of the menu is to bring out the best flavors of the Dragonfang Wine. For inspiration, the locals will be providing large platters of cheese and draconic mood music.
Be careful not to drink too much: the violet-shaded wine’s delectable taste could lead to overconsumption. Those who get drunk may display flirtatious “peacocking” behavior towards other Moonblessed. Watch out for the cheesiest of pick-up lines!

▶ Slime Beneath Me, Slime Up Above, Ooh, You Love My Toxic Love
Kingdom of Lyestellus | top
Like their previous visit, the Moonblessed will be allowed to stay in bubble-shaped dwellings surrounding a breathtaking mountain springs known to have mysterious effects during the evenings.
Bathing in the springs during the day provides great relief, especially to any hardworking person. It has restorative properties that accelerate healing and the relaxing experience paired with gorgeous views can reduce stress and anxiety. The Lyestellus locals consider it as one of their treasures and will encourage all their guests to bathe in them at least once.
D Unfortunately, the largest hot spring in the center known as the Eye of Basti has turned disturbingly discolored for reasons unknown to the locals. It was reported that anyone who comes too close to the water will be swallowed inside. For public safety, they’ve closed the center area of the springs but there is a job listing that will grant access to it.
Those who investigate will notice that the discolored red waters have a strange, thick slime-like consistency. Standing too close will cause the waters to rise and form blood-like tendrils that will indiscriminately grab at anyone within the vicinity. They will repeatedly attempt to drag people into their watery depths. If they fail to pull their target into the water, then a curse will be cast on them. Cursed targets will be turned into translucent slimes which will mindlessly crawl onto any potential source of Chroma to suck their Chroma dry. This includes another Moonblessed, local Prismals, the nearest lamp post, or somebody’s car.
Nothing you try seems to affect the bloody tendrils. But fight long enough in the waters, the natural Chroma of the Moonblessed will gradually purity and restore it to its former beauty. Those who were swallowed, including lost locals, will be able to resurface safely and those who turned into slimes will transform back to their original forms.
▶ Questions
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DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE? ▶ As always, all content is optional. You do not have to be affected by any of the prompts if you wish to opt out.
HOT SPRINGS ▶ As stated, only the Eye of Basti spring is badly affected. All other hot springs are completely safe.
TRANSLUCENT SLIMES ▶ Color, size, and appearance are all up to player discretion. Yes, you may choose to have only certain body parts to be slimed.
WHO CAN POST? ▶ Test drive memes are for new characters only. Existing players may not post starter threads in the test drime meme. However, current players are more than welcome to use these prompts for their own posts in the IC communities, personal inboxes, catch-all posts, etc.!
IS THIS CANON? ▶ As our test drive memes are game canon, feel free to keep any threads that happen here as canon for your character should they be accepted.
DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE? ▶ As always, all content is optional. You do not have to be affected by any of the prompts if you wish to opt out.
HOT SPRINGS ▶ As stated, only the Eye of Basti spring is badly affected. All other hot springs are completely safe.
TRANSLUCENT SLIMES ▶ Color, size, and appearance are all up to player discretion. Yes, you may choose to have only certain body parts to be slimed.

eli clark, identity v.
how to train your
owldragon —wildcard —
( sure is 9 in the morning as i wrote these, so uh. if you want something else, or take these prompts halfway to lead to a new ending, go wild! i'm not picky in the least. )
Welcome to the jungle
Huh? [He glances over.] Hi there, little guy. [He gives the owl a quick scratch on the cheek... Hey, that funny pattern on the bird's head seems familiar... And would you look at that, the owner of the bird is standing in the doorway nearby.]
And hello to you. Fancy seeing a face like yours in a place like this.
[Not that he really remembers the man's name or exactly where he saw him, but he knew this man was a friend he just met in the last month or so... At the manor, actually. Hm.]
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Mister Balsa. ( the seer smiles, calm. ) The sentiment is mutual. I hope I'm not intruding.
( they might have shared a manor, but not rooms. if this is where luca has made itself his quarters, then he would respect his wish and leave, of course. the owl chirps, pleased, and returns to its rightful place, earning it a little scratch under its chin. )
What are you doing...?
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[ There is a faint expression of surprise for a moment. How does this fellow know his name? Simple, Luca must have introduced himself when they first met. But what was this man's name?!
At least he has other things to talk about. Like what he's doing! ]
Well, you see, I'm rather impressed by the level of technology in this world. Like this control panel, for instance! [ He turns his attention back to it and starts talking as he continues his efforts. ] I was fiddling around with it earlier and discovered it had the power to change the color of the drapes or turn the coffee table into a side table. I don't think I've seen anything like this panel, and I want to know how it does that. So, I'm going to see if I can take it apart for a moment and see the inner workings of it.
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he'd be happy to introduce himself again. if it's of any comfort, the fact luca is still behaving the same as he remembers is good enough. )
That's— rather impressive, actually. I don't think I have seen anything of the kind. Are you sure it's safe, however...?
( even if the prisoner is used to magnetic fields and the like, this place is already exquisite on its own, is it not? what if their electricity runs differently, or something? )
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I'll be fine! Or at the very least, I'll be careful. You've seen how good I am with machinery, haven't you?
[In matches, at least. Sure, he's electrocuted a few hunters, but the cipher machines continued to work properly after he's connected them and there haven't been any electrical fires.
Besides, he's clearly been through worse.]
Now where does this thing open up...? [How is it bolted to the wall, even. The casing to the console is practically seamless compared to the metal boxes he's more familiar with. There aren't even soldering lines... But he does find some sort of gap that looks promising...]
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I wonder if the landlord won't be too irritated to know you've been tinkering with his property.
( if...?? there's even a landlord. he voices a quiet 'excuse me' as he enters the room, exploring its surroundings — it does seem more well-equipped than the manor, with much eli himself isn't too familiar with —, before settling himself near (but not too near, for safety reasons!) his fellow survivor. )
Does that panel control the entire apartment? That sounds rather impressive. Does that not mean this place is filled with wires?
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[Which reminds him, he still needs some help getting that damned chain off his neck. He's far away from prison, and yet he still looks like an escaped convict. If only he could pick locks...
Talk of wires soon gets his attention; he actually turns around to try and make eye contact with the man and his owl.]
That's exactly what I thought! And yet I found not a single wire or cable in this entire apartment. There weren't even outlets to plug things in, and the machinery still works! Isn't that strange?
[He pauses again as he thinks of all the strange, wireless things in the apartment... And....] Though, now that I think of it... This might have something to do with what those local scientists said.
[If he can remember all the details. He tried to remember as much of that as possible, but he can't help being forgetful.]
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it was quite the surprise, and truth be told, a little hard to believe. through the blindfold, the seer observes the other survivor.
unless... ? )
Do you think this place is powered by Chroma...?
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[Thanks for jogging his memory, friend.]
Of course, this is all theory. We don't personally have much proof it exists, but I am willing to experiment...
[He is definitely giving the seer a smirk.]
( 1/2 ) help
for a guy with future sight, stuff like that sure goes riiiiiiight over his head. he's engaged! he doesn't think about it!!! )
( 2/2 )
( oh!??
he gets it now. physical contact doesn't have to include, you know, affection, but the way the people who welcomed them into this world sure had worded it like that. he still, definitely not fondly, remembers the many intrusive questions he had been asked soon after his arrival. )
... I guess this isn't entirely something mechanic, but it'd be close enough that you'd still be able to understand how it works.
( he shakes off that mild shyness, silly and unwelcoming, and extends a hand. hopefully they can still share chroma through two thick gloves? )
I would be happy to aid you in your discovery, Mister Balsa.
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How to train your-
Well hello you. [and of course he turns to the owl. It would be rude to ignore her!] and hello you! Looks to me that you've faced no trouble already making friends with the locals, Mister Clark.
how to train my what?? how to train my what, mike
Hahah, I suppose. But I can't be compared to your own charisma, Mister Morton.
( the owl hoots in response to the greeting, and the dragonlet only pushes its body closer and closer to the seer, as though this new, mysterious presence would steal him away. with the injured arm, eli pets it. it'll be okay, shh. )
It's good to see a familiar face. I'm surprised no dragonlets have attached themselves to you.
👀✨ wouldn't you like to know
Hehe, that's really sweet of you to say!
[and CORRECT. Mike cups his cheeks in a mock-bashful gesture.]
And I'm as surprised as you are. Maybe I'm too much for them? They just can't keep up with me!
[Despite the clearly protective body language of the dragonlet he wiggles his fingers in the creature's space. As if to ask: will you tolerate petting? Or will you be naughty?]
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( it's mike's charm point, for sure, and it's always pleasant to see the acrobat being all smiles and jokes, especially when their situation had been so, ah... terrifying. the dragonlet on his lap approaches towards the fingers, as though sniffing them, as though sensing danger...
and it doesn't find any, pushing its head towards the acrobat's palm, its body bent forward enough that it's almost entirely out of the seer's lap (whew!). maybe he could finally clean his bite mark, now. thank you, mike! )
Have you been doing well? I must say, I have never expected to be out of the manor so soon. ( 'soon'. it has been what, a year and a half? two years? )
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Little ol' me? It's taken some adjustment I'll tell you that. But I don't think that we've been robbed of much by being abducted! Except for that opportunity to win the prize.
[But his lips purse in discontent. It was obvious they all had their own ambitions walking through those doors. Some of them had been far more secretive than others. But in the present Mike is happy to relieve the seer of the tiny dragon entirely by plopping it into his own lap.]
I'm more worried about how others will be dealing with it all. For instance, Andrew Kress is here, the poor thing. As well as some less-friendly friendly faces. But more importantly-
[A gasp. Mike finally noticed!]
You're bleeding!
i slide into ur dragon dms
Actually, it's the owl that ends up helping him. The voice is familiar, but it's the creature perched on the other man's shoulder that actually strikes the chord of familiarity. The Seer seems somewhat occupied, but seeing another survivor is far preferred to the other option. ]
...Mr. Clark. [ While he isn't necessarily too close with any of the others, there are some who's company he does prefer over others. This just happens to be one of them. ] I didn't expect to see you here....although I guess it shouldn't surprise me now.
[ ...Actually, isn't there another question that needs to be answered? ]
A-Are you sure you're alright? You are bleeding....
show me urs ill show u mine
( a familiar face, one after the other. eli agrees as well— it wouldn't quite surprise him if he met other survivors, or even — shudders — some hunters. but as always, he greets the gravekeeper with a smile on his face (to make up for the lack of, well, eye contact), which soon turns a little awkward. )
It doesn't know how to control its strength, but it doesn't hurt. Uhm...
( it is bleeding, though, well... it's at least not much blood!! )
This little guy complains every time I attempt to get up, so I can't do much. It's not a big wound, it should be fine if it goes untreated for a little while. I think.
unbuttons my coat
...Although it'd be better if there wasn't a small creature sliding it's beady eyes from the red wound on the Seer's arm to Andrew himself. He does not like that, one bit. He's just gonna look elsewhere. ]
If Doctor Dyer were here, I think she'd disagree. [ That woman could be more stubborn than him. He doubts even dragons would be any match for her on certain days. ] But if you say so, I won't bother arguing.
[ For now, let's pretend it doesn't exist. That works. ]
Did you just arrive?
welcome; guess whooo ♪
Ahah... — this your chicken?
( he says all haunting-like from way up high, like... skyscraper high when compared to eli here, probably. what's it like being so short? wouldn't know. )
i come running into ur arms
I'm so sorry! She's not a chicken— she's an owl. It must've hurt her to be called that, I apologize. I didn't think she'd ever bite anyone.
( not even hunters — who are much taller than floyd, sorry! not tall enough, buddy —, because she has always taken a more protective role than anything. cue his, ah, mild freak out. )
I hope she didn't hurt you. I'm really, really sorry.
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phew.
good thing he's got such decent control... for now. :) )
An owl? But they say everything with wings tastes like chicken, don't they? Sure would be fun to check whether that's true or not. ♪
( he slides his hands into his pockets, tongue poking out ever so slightly over teeth. )
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though his eyes can't confess to it, the way his body tenses up is enough telling. something isn't quite right here. )
I will not tell you what you should and should not eat, but do refrain from saying such things to me. She's not a wild animal you can hunt for sport. She's a friend I care for.
( even then, the seer doesn't back away; in the face of danger, he knows, he could defend himself. he'd just— have to be quick. quicker than this total stranger. )
I intruded in your living quarters, so I will see myself out. I apologize.
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My living quarters? Mmh, but there's more than one name scratched out on the door. That means multiple people can shack up together, right? Plus I've neeever really lived alone and I need someone who knows what they're doing right now, so...
( he's leaning his full weight forward against the door frame to hover over his strange new acquaintance, that smug, self-satisfied expression ever persistent as his voice lowers to a melodious whisper. )
You're totally sure this isn't where you wanna stay? Promise I'll be nice enough to you and your chicken. Nice enough not to squeeze too tight whenever I'm bored, that is... ❤︎