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prismaticrap2020-08-09 02:48 am
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▶ TDM .018
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.
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.
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.
▶ I Didn’t Choose the Hug Life, the Hug Life Chose Me
08/09 | Outside Lunatia, Kingdom of Calanthe | top
With the return of Lyestella and Vulpus to the land, the Lyestellans and Amegaharans have pledged to cooperate with the Lunatians in their effort to continue to restore Prismatica to its former glory and recover the planet’s lost history. The Prismals now turn their attention to the decrystallization of the land and the detoxification of the air, both remnants of the great cataclysm of ages past. The planet’s surface has already been changing, revealing new sites of archaeological interest. Aside from Neuhr Ellysti, another one was recently found to the far south of Lunatia in an old city that the Prismals call Calanthe.
The Moonblessed-produced Chroma has dissipated the toxic mist surrounding the city, revealing a sprawling, majestic kingdom encased in crystal as if it was frozen in time. The kingdom is partially submerged in water, requiring some sophisticated techniques to reach its innermost recesses. Lunar Scientia has requested for Chroma to be funneled into the ancient city to allow them to study it further.
As an apology for his antics last month, Vulpus has volunteered to lead the Calanthe decrystallization efforts with the power... of dance! His Azure Passion Blossom dance will help the Moonblessed generate more Chroma by amplifying it considerably.
B As Vulpus dances, the Moonblessed are asked to participate in a large-scale hug-a-thon at the Calanthe research camp. The goal is to partner up with one another and try to remain awake for 3 hours, simply standing and hugging, in order to take home the following rewards: a generous amount of groceries, two luxurious dessert cakes (comes in two flavors!), and the choice to take home one of the latest Chromawear releases from Prissy Polyp.
Now that he’s being good, do you think Vulpus’s hips don’t lie? Nope. He is definitely back on his bullshit. For those unwilling to participate, they will find their bodies inexplicably “magnetized” to one another, spontaneously sending you through the air and sticking you to someone else. Escape is nigh impossible for at least an hour when the effects wear off. Better be prepared to make friends fast.
Now that he’s being good, do you think Vulpus’s hips don’t lie? Nope. He is definitely back on his bullshit. For those unwilling to participate, they will find their bodies inexplicably “magnetized” to one another, spontaneously sending you through the air and sticking you to someone else. Escape is nigh impossible for at least an hour when the effects wear off. Better be prepared to make friends fast.
▶ Ride It, My Pony
08/10 | top
The mass amounts of hug-induced Chroma successfully banish the crystal and toxic mist away and open up the kingdom of Calanthe. While many may be eager to venture into the unknown, Lunar Scientia warns everyone of the dangers ahead. Prepare yourselves, and don’t travel alone.
Calanthe is covered in runes and symbols that may be familiar to veteran Moonblessed, including the Mark of the Destroyer which had been present in the Glory. Meanwhile, the shimmering waters surrounding the city are remarkably beautiful, but with no ocean floor in sight — only an endless abyss.
C Calanthe’s waters are enchanted to drown all those unwelcome, even those who can breathe underwater. It’s not a good idea to touch or stand close to the water for too long in any way, either. That will summon innumerous kelpie horses that will lunge out and ram against you, your friend, and/or the nearest Prismal researcher, instantly knocking them into the nearest wall. These creatures best described as finned horses made of water; they mysteriously evaporate after each attack, only reappearing to ram any threat to their territory again.
Once provoked, the kelpies will start conjuring bubble cages around its opponents, which will send them floating upwards before quickly sinking into the endless abyss. Damaging the bubble cages from within is completely ineffective, as they can only be broken by those outside of it. Rescuers, hurry and break the bubbles before it’s too late!
Once provoked, the kelpies will start conjuring bubble cages around its opponents, which will send them floating upwards before quickly sinking into the endless abyss. Damaging the bubble cages from within is completely ineffective, as they can only be broken by those outside of it. Rescuers, hurry and break the bubbles before it’s too late!
Alarmed by these developments, Lunar Scientia will order a temporary retreat as they try to figure out how to deal with all the furious kelpies before any more people are taken into the abyss.
▶ Natural De-Selection
08/10 - 08/24 | top
Day and night, all begin to hear haunted whispers echo throughout Lunatia in the next coming days, among them the voices of those who were recently taken into the abyss, begging for help or mercy.
Ghost sightings of slain jellyfish and Korokiels from past battles flicker into view at random hours of the evening. Some people feel painful, spontaneous electric shocks. Others feel tentacles coil around and strangle them for a few seconds before the sensation disappears completely.
Just what did they unearth in Calanthe? News programs, articles, and social media are filled with rumors and conspiracy theories, but all seem to agree that the research team has awakened an ancient curse.
Those who were not freed in time and kidnapped into Calanthe’s watery abyss will remain in an unusual stasis, floating about in the bubble with those they are trapped with. The longer they stay there, the smaller the bubble gets, making it harder for them to breathe. Their most painful thoughts may end up echoing throughout Lunatia. The captured can stave off death a bit longer by constantly moonlacing until rescue comes for them.
D Time is of the essence. As soon as Lunar Scientia quickly announces their findings, everyone dives straight back into the bottomless depths. All rescuers will be given a newly developed Carcharian potion that will allow Moonblessed to temporarily grow shark properties, including the special ability to breathe in Calanthe’s waters, enhanced flexibility and agility in the water, and possession of sharp jagged teeth. These teeth are magically effective against kelpies who seem to fear the shark kind. The potion’s effects will naturally wear off after an hour, so be sure to complete your rescue by then.
With the kidnapped Prismals and Moonblessed back home safely, the Prismals will continue to carefully study how to safely navigate the area and explore Calanthe.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
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.
KELPIES ▶ These horses cannot be tamed or reasoned with. If you kill one, more aggressive kelpies will come for you out of vengeance and start to swarm you and others.
CALANTHE’S WATERS ▶ As stated on the log, these waters are enchanted to drown intruders. Even those who can breathe underwater will NOT be able to. Attempting to bypass this through any means will not work.
BUBBLE CAGES ▶ Each bubble should contain at least two people. A Moonblessed may be trapped with an NPC Prismal if desired. You may freely communicate with other bubbles in the abyss. Attempting to use the network will fail as the signal is jammed.
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.
KELPIES ▶ These horses cannot be tamed or reasoned with. If you kill one, more aggressive kelpies will come for you out of vengeance and start to swarm you and others.
CALANTHE’S WATERS ▶ As stated on the log, these waters are enchanted to drown intruders. Even those who can breathe underwater will NOT be able to. Attempting to bypass this through any means will not work.
BUBBLE CAGES ▶ Each bubble should contain at least two people. A Moonblessed may be trapped with an NPC Prismal if desired. You may freely communicate with other bubbles in the abyss. Attempting to use the network will fail as the signal is jammed.
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[They're just snacks?? Who writes stories about their snacks?]
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He looks up briefly from what he's doing to look at both of them. One of them is speaking sincerely (most likely) and the other is just speaking nonsense. If he didn't come from the same place Gu Yun from he would have a hard time discerning which one was which just from their words alone.]
I would also like to hear the explanation for that. I don't think I've ever heard that story.
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Once upon a time, four brothers from heaven decided to visit the earth. They all had different talents, but the youngest was exceptionally clever with his hands, and so he was called the weaver prince.
Upon the earth, they discovered a beautiful frogherd who liked to bathe in his frog pond. The youngest brother fell in love with the frogherd at first sight, and stole his clothes; thus they had to marry. They lived happily and adopted two chickens. Alas, the Emperor of Heaven found out and forced the weaver prince back to the cloud palace.
The chickens helped the frogherd fly to the heavenly realm, in search of his weaver prince. But the Emperor found out, and with his jade hairpin, scratched a wide swamp in the sky to separate the two lovers.
It seemed they must be forever separated, the weaver prince on one side and the frogherd on the other, looking after their chickens. But the frogherd summoned his frogs, and on the seventh day of the seventh month, the frogs formed a frog bridge across the water, and the lovers—and the chickens—were able to meet.
[ A beat. He'd been relating this story to Oryou the whole time, but now he looks up, meeting Chang Geng's eyes. ]
...and then they suddenly found themselves in a colorful world far from both the heavens and earth.
[ He smiles. ]
Oh, that's as far as the story goes, I'm afraid. I don't know any more.
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Why does stealing someone's clothes mean you have to marry? Stealing is bad.
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The initial surprise nearly ends with him pricking himself with the needle when he loses focus as the needle pierces through the bottom suddenly.
He ducks his head again to pay more attention to what his hands were doing but he's still listening. After his initial surprise, the rest was less shocking and it becomes something amusing and ridiculous.
But when he looked up to see that smile he feels a little bashful all of a sudden. It's one thing to be listening to a nonsense story loosely based on them, it's another thing to be smiled at like there was something about it Gu Yun was trying to say to him
He hastily turned back to what he was making though this time he doesn't immediately go back to working on it as he tries to pretend he isn't embarrassed.]
...it does seem odd, doesn't it?
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Mm, it's very improper. But that's how love is, sometimes. Improper yet true.
[ He lifts his wrist device to check the time. ]
Oh, the train will be leaving shortly. Chang Geng, are you nearly finished, or shall I go find a rope for the hoverboard?
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Oryou is not getting on the hoverboard. Even if you tie her up.
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He ties off the last knot. The product he's created are undoubtedly shoes though he isn't sure how long they'd last it should be long enough.]
They're finished. If Miss Oryou could try them on?
[He hands the shoes over while giving Gu Yun a sidelong glance that says absolutely no one is getting on that hoverboard today.]
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Miss Oryou, do not worry. Tying people up, that isn't my hobby.
[ He places a delicate emphasis on the word "my," so subtle that the innocent will hopefully be oblivious to it.
As for the not innocent, well. You know who you are. ]
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These will do. Good work.
[She pulls a (thankfully already dead) frog out of her pocket and holds it out for Chang Geng to take. It's his reward...?]
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He's glad it fits but...
His expression is purposefully set into a calm smile.] There's no need. I didn't do much.
[He doesn't even know what he'd do with a frog!]
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[ He stands up from the sofa, straightening his clothes, before reaching for her (dead) frog, to drop it into Chang Geng's lap. ]
There's no need for false modestly, accept your payment with grace. Mm, frogs are nice, aren't they? Perhaps we should build a pond in the yard, what do you think?
[ He grins. From now until the end of time he's going to obtain every kind of frog artwork and memorabilia that he can possibly find and fill the house with them. ]
Are you ready? We'd better get going.
[ This last is to Oryou. ]
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[She gets to her feet, floating an inch off the ground out of habit before settling back down.]
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Is what he would have said if it were only the two of them.
But like this, he could only smile thinly and catch the frog so he doesn't have to change his clothes after this.]
No, I'll take it. Thank you.
[Because you know what? Right after this he's going to look up frog recipes and make it for your next meal, Gu Yun!]
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Come on, come on. Let's not miss the train, let's go!
wrapup probably? ty for this thread
[Her walk is a little uncertain at first - it's been ages since she actually walked anywhere - but soon becomes more natural.]