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▶ TDM .003
▶ Tales from the Crypt
Moon Iris | top
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. Even the few shy moon creatures you find in the wild have strange crystal growths on their hides. This is far from home— perhaps a dream? You pinch your skin and slap your cheeks, yet nothing seems to do the trick. Searching for answers yields nothing but an endless expanse of purple dust as far as the eye can see. You have four options: one, panic; two, soil yourself; three, admire it all then soil yourself; or four, go into survival mode. Eventually, you’ll realize that you’re not alone.
After a day or two of living off the crystal wilderness, a group of people find you worse for wear. They are the gallant Moon Knights from the planet of Prismatica. After the strange phenomenon 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? Why did I eat those fifty cent street truck tacos last night? — 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.
While waiting for transport to be prepared, you may freely roam around the government center. Alternatively, you can ask the staff about the moon base. They suggest that you visit one of their excavation sites nearby: an enormous hole known as the Glory. The scientists have been excavating this site carefully for years, searching for a legendary ancient tomb sleeping within. They’re accepting volunteers if anyone is inclined to aid in their efforts. Perhaps the Moonblessed have the knowledge they need to make it a success!
This little adventure might leaving you wondering what or who exactly lies deeper inside, but the Prismals are just as clueless as you are. Cave-ins happen from time to time, but this might have been the strongest one recorded on this site.
Eventually you’re called to the docks and led onto a large transport vessel. Destination: Prismatica.
▶ Those Kicks were Fast as Lightning
Higher Lunatia, Level 1 | 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.
With the end of Harvest Boon, the city is calm once more. The streets of Level 1 and 2 are now sparkling clean as always, but Level 3 is still in the process of cleaning up. There are confetti and deflated balloons strewn all over the streets, but Swiffy bots are on the scene, sweeping up whatever waste they can get their hands on. Sometimes, they might even play tug-of-war with you for it. At one of the train stations, a Prismal doomsayer screams about the apocalypse returning. Passersby shrug at the conspiracy theory and move on.
▶ Meas Trees are the Bee’s Knees
Middle Lunatia, Level 2 | top
The rows of Meas trees planted this Harvest Boon are blossoming beautifully into view, painting the fields in Level 2 with colors of spring. Meas tree saplings each have a small sign next to them, displaying their owners’ written wish if they chose to disclose it. Interestingly, the color and aroma of each flower depends on the owners; fiery personalities might have red or orange flowers, those born in a coastal town might have flowers that smell like the sea near their hometown, and so on. Maybe you’ll encounter a familiar aroma if you’re lucky enough.
The Moonblessed who were most active with moonlacing the past few weeks have the largest trees, nearly rivaling the oldest Meas trees around. The older trees planted by Prismals over time can be seen in the next field, standing majestically with their swaying branches and flying petals.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
Moon Iris | top
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. Even the few shy moon creatures you find in the wild have strange crystal growths on their hides. This is far from home— perhaps a dream? You pinch your skin and slap your cheeks, yet nothing seems to do the trick. Searching for answers yields nothing but an endless expanse of purple dust as far as the eye can see. You have four options: one, panic; two, soil yourself; three, admire it all then soil yourself; or four, go into survival mode. Eventually, you’ll realize that you’re not alone.
After a day or two of living off the crystal wilderness, a group of people find you worse for wear. They are the gallant Moon Knights from the planet of Prismatica. After the strange phenomenon 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? Why did I eat those fifty cent street truck tacos last night? — 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.
While waiting for transport to be prepared, you may freely roam around the government center. Alternatively, you can ask the staff about the moon base. They suggest that you visit one of their excavation sites nearby: an enormous hole known as the Glory. The scientists have been excavating this site carefully for years, searching for a legendary ancient tomb sleeping within. They’re accepting volunteers if anyone is inclined to aid in their efforts. Perhaps the Moonblessed have the knowledge they need to make it a success!
A ⬤ A chroma-powered lift made of magically fortified crystal is used to access the lower grounds. Be careful not to fall off! On the way down, some translucent caterpillars and crystals light your way. Be quiet and keep an eye out for Queen Bowie beetles: these glowing neon bugs are attracted to music, and a single note will send them flying into your clothes and hair. Putting the beetles under pressure is not advised, as they will explode and send their sticky insides flying throughout the airspace, potentially stinging your eyes. This will make moving around in dark, cramped spaces all the more difficult! Thankfully, they get bored if no one tries to sing for one whole minute.
B ⬤ Scientists, engineers, miners, and archeologists are at the unearthed antechambers, hard at work. They will assign you to different tasks: recording observations and taking down notes, digging with advanced excavation tools, or collecting fragile relics with metal and crystal detectors. The Moonblessed may also assist with solving riddles the ancients left in the tomb’s doors, chests and walls. Solving them may lead to either treasure rooms or trap walls that close in on unsuspecting grave robbers. Others, well...
Golden jellyfish statues line the walls, encrusted with glistening jewels all over, some worse for wear. Tall pillars have numerous ancient runes which the Prismals are struggling to decipher. Soon, an eerie whisper reaches your mind: “Wander no further. A curse awaits all who enter our kingdom. Disturb not those who slumber in the deep.” True enough, the floor from this point onward appears to be blue sand combed in the pattern of ocean waves... Are you brave enough to continue drilling through?
C ⬤ If that is not enough to send you scrambling out with moist underwear, perhaps the seismic jolt to the ground will. A slimy substance begins to ooze out the tomb’s cracks, glowing lilac like the Iris moon... The Prismals are quick to usher everyone out before the shaking gets worse. As the lift may be too dangerous, climbing equipment will be provided. Watch out for falling debris or collapsing rocks while assisting each other out of cramped passages and up the walls to safety. Try not to get stuck in the slime!
This little adventure might leaving you wondering what or who exactly lies deeper inside, but the Prismals are just as clueless as you are. Cave-ins happen from time to time, but this might have been the strongest one recorded on this site.
Eventually you’re called to the docks and led onto a large transport vessel. Destination: Prismatica.
▶ Those Kicks were Fast as Lightning
Higher Lunatia, Level 1 | 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.
With the end of Harvest Boon, the city is calm once more. The streets of Level 1 and 2 are now sparkling clean as always, but Level 3 is still in the process of cleaning up. There are confetti and deflated balloons strewn all over the streets, but Swiffy bots are on the scene, sweeping up whatever waste they can get their hands on. Sometimes, they might even play tug-of-war with you for it. At one of the train stations, a Prismal doomsayer screams about the apocalypse returning. Passersby shrug at the conspiracy theory and move on.
A ⬤ In response to the unexpected rough events during Harvest Boon, the Moon Knights decided to hold free-for-all self-defense seminars at a large park near Lunatia Square. The live demonstrations include proper monster-wrangling procedures and how to efficiently keep a rogue moonheld (read: transformed under the moon) Prismal away. Participants are encouraged to learn and interact with each other to learn various safety practices and techniques. The training visors provided enhance the seminar experience, changing whoever your eyes focus on into a cerberus or other rogue moonheld Prismal on the visor’s display. Don’t use the visors for too long, or you’ll be seeing everyone as a cerberus well after you take the visors off! Fortunately, the effects only last for an hour. Energy drinks and free snacks are available to any worn-out Prismal or Moonblessed.
B ⬤ Virtual lunar conditions are also available via multiplayer VR pods in Lunar Scientia headquarters, simulating the Moonblessed/moonheld experience under full moons. Mental exercises and magic practice sessions are accessible in the virtual spaces, allowing people to test out their magical abilities and transformations. Simulation participants can either train by themselves, with a partner, or through a tutorial of instruction-based movements. However, the program is still in beta. You may experience errors or bugs like lagging, NPCs phasing into things they shouldn’t, weird physics, or body glitches.
▶ Meas Trees are the Bee’s Knees
Middle Lunatia, Level 2 | top
The rows of Meas trees planted this Harvest Boon are blossoming beautifully into view, painting the fields in Level 2 with colors of spring. Meas tree saplings each have a small sign next to them, displaying their owners’ written wish if they chose to disclose it. Interestingly, the color and aroma of each flower depends on the owners; fiery personalities might have red or orange flowers, those born in a coastal town might have flowers that smell like the sea near their hometown, and so on. Maybe you’ll encounter a familiar aroma if you’re lucky enough.
The Moonblessed who were most active with moonlacing the past few weeks have the largest trees, nearly rivaling the oldest Meas trees around. The older trees planted by Prismals over time can be seen in the next field, standing majestically with their swaying branches and flying petals.
A ⬤ Picnic grounds for flower viewings can be found near the fields. There are plenty of stalls selling homemade bruschettas, crostinis, sandwiches, wines, cheeses, and other enjoyable finger food. Notably, some wines may give you an insatiable desire to whisper things in someone’s ear. Sweet nothings, death threats, your secret kinks—no matter the words, you’ll want to kill someone softly with them.
B ⬤ The Swiffy bots that are assigned to the parks and gardens in Level 2 help keep things spick and span, but they’re due for maintenance and may attempt to sweep off any unfortunate picnics with their high-powered vacuums or leaf blowers. As they zoom across the paths, they chirrup about not treading on the grass and take off with picnic blankets, table cloths, and people’s clothes. Any nearby maintenance staff (who are all desperately trying to chase the bots) yell that a conk on the head will immobilize them. Once the malfunctioning bots are stopped, the staff approach to wheel them away while apologising profusely for the mayhem.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
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[Answers the strange looking fellow in the mask and horns. Yoshimitsu sticks out like a sore thumb here but not for the most obvious reason. Yes, while he's clearly the strangest looking bloke anyone has ever seen, the ninja's surprising lack of interest in the self-defense seminar is telling.
Yoshimitsu seated upon some short pillar with his legs tucked under him. He has a short sword at his hip and one long sword strapped across his back. It's clear that this man isn't new to this topic of self-defense but he should at least be paying attention. However, the eyes of his mask is dim and void of sight. He's not even watching any of this.]
...Most of them are noncombatants. [The ninja idly says as the eye sockets of his elaborate oni mask start to glow green.] Civilians.
It's not hard to believe that they faced an grievous defeat prior.
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There is a delay in his response as he takes it all in, but then he adjusts and shoots back a reply without a larger reaction. ]
I would have to assume that, for a response like this.
[ It had been clear to Steve as well that these people were civilians trying to learn how to defend themselves for maybe the first time. That's not worth protest, in his opinion, but he still has to wonder what made it necessary. It's a public event with a large number of people, which isn't usually how this kind of training is done, at least in his experience. ]
Are you new too?
[ Since they're both just speculating. ]
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Yoshimitsu is grateful that no one can see him smirking under his mask. It gives him glee to know that he made those eyebrows arch. People always stare at him whenever he's in full regalia and it honestly makes him laugh. People aren't accustomed to being assaulted by this barrage of colors. Although, Yoshimitsu here is less colorful in style than his fore bearers. Nevertheless, he's wonderfully amused by the foreigner's reaction.]
Indeed, I am. [The ninja replies as he takes a moment to stretch his arms over his head.] I arrived at dawn or whatever may constitute for dawn here. I've been exploring since.
[He lowers his arms and peeks up at the gentleman curiously. Watch as that green glow burns with hints of blue now. Yoshimitsu is contemplating.]
Such odd hair and even odder eyes. [He tilts his head to the side.] Gajin?
[The ninja chuckles softly.]
There seems to many newcomers like us visiting. We're the Moonblessed, as the locals call us but we're all so different in appearance and lineage.
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He can't help but stare as the glow in the stranger's mask changes from green to blue. Steve has no idea what it signifies, or if it's just for dramatic effect, similar to something flashy that Tony might put on his armor.
Not that he really wants to think about Tony right now, but the thought finds its way into his head all the same.
As strange as this man looks to Steve, it seems to go both ways. He tilts his head to one side, but realizes that what might seem normal to him could be quite the opposite for this person. It drills in just how far from home he's really come. ]
Seems like it, yeah. If we've been pulled in from different planets, then I guess it makes sense, but it's a lot to take in.
[ Baby's first trip to space and all that. He's doing his best to adjust, and it's something he excels at, but this experience is testing him. ]
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Only Yoshimitsu decides whether or not he wants to be seen. The fact that he's willingly conversing with this gajin proves it. His colorful attire has no effect on his uncanny abilities but it's easier for him to stay hidden when he's in his civilian attire.]
It's almost...too much to take. [He admits as his voice deepens some. His mask is one that is allegedly enchanted by some sort of magic. It changes pitch whenever he's "performing" but right now, he's speaking with his actual voice which is a few pitches lower.] We know naught of the heavens in my world.
Nothing.
We pray to the gods and offer them the best of our harvest but know nothing about what exists beyond the stars.
[He pauses for a moment, his gaze lowered.]
Now that I'm here, I cannot...comprehend what I'm witnessing even though I'm awake to witness it. [The ninja glances up the soldier again, those green glowing eyes back to normal.] Surely it's the same for you despite your past experiences.
This is all too strange.
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For one thing, he's been thrown out of his element like this once before. And at least this time around, there are a few friends with him. ]
The same, but... maybe not as bad. This is my first time in space, but I had some idea of what was out here.
[ Did that really prepare him for all this? Not exactly, but he's doing his best to take it all in stride. As he does with most things. ]
So what kind of world are you from? [ Are over-the-top outfits with glowing masks normal there? ]
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[Yoshimitsu admits with a slight chuckle to follow. Despite his seemingly amiable mood, the ninja is honestly on edge. He doesn't know what to make of any of this nonsense and he's honestly quite nervous. However, Yoshimitsu is a master at hiding his fears behind this mask of his. He hides all of his insecurities and doubts quite well.]
I hail from the Land of the Rising Sun, the one that many know as Japan.
[He answers once his attention comes to focus upon the soldier again. His gaze wavered towards the Moon Knights within the crowd. In all truth, he doesn't know what to think of them just yet.]
Few have assess that I hail from the Sengoku Era during the height civil war and it's a very good assessment. [Especially considering Oda Nobunaga is alive and well in his day and age. Though, not for long if Yoshimitsu has anything to say about it.] But what of yourself?
You...look foreign but you lack the telltale accents I've grown accustomed.
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[ Maybe nothing quite as strange as getting whisked to an alien planet with little notice or explanation, but his own world had been attacked by an alien army. On top of that, Steve is also used to keeping himself calm and in control even as things fall apart around him. It means that he can at least project that he's handling the situation well.
That, and he's not alone. That helps a lot.
He nods at the mention of Japan, though it's a country, not a world. Either way, it seems that they're from the same place, if from extremely different times. ]
Gotta say, my grasp on Japanese history isn't as good as it should be. What year would that be? For me, it was 2016...
[ There has to be a few hundred years between them. No wonder this guy is completely thrown off by all this. How is it possible that they've been pulled from different times? For every bizarre thing that Steve's come across, time travel didn't make the list. Until now, apparently. ]
Also, I'm pretty sure we're not speaking the same language, but something's translating for us. Believe me, I'm not fluent in Japanese.
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[The ninja replies with a slight chuckle. He's gotten used to people questioning his origins, especially those not native to Japan. Yoshimitsu learned long ago that Japan isn't the "center of the world" as so many of his countrymen believed for centuries. There's an even bigger and larger world that exists beyond Japan, one that Yoshimitsu has had the privilege of seeing first hand.]
It was the height of the sixteenth century for me, sir. [He answers after a moment of thought.] 1563, to be exact.
[An awkward pause settles between them as Yoshimitsu does the math here.]
That means there's about a four-hundred and eighty years difference between us.
[He lets out a long whistle.]
I feel old now.
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At the remark about his age, Steve's mouth twitches into a smile for a moment, and then he shakes his head. ]
If it makes you feel any better, I'm technically coming up on my hundredth birthday.
[ Talk about old. It might not count when he hadn't been awake or aware for almost seventy of those years, but it won't stop his teammates from making jokes. At this point Steve's learned to just embrace it. ]
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[Yoshimitsu honestly thinks the man is joking but this wouldn't be the first time he came across someone claiming immortality. He's witnessed some really strange things lately and coming across an allegedly one hundred year old man who doesn't look a day over thirty, doesn't surprise him. After all, he just met the Shimada Brothers and they both control dragons.
The foreigner is in good company.]
If I may ask, how is that....possible?
[It's a tentative question, one that the other doesn't have to answer. After all, every man has their secrets.]
I don't sense anything peculiar about you.
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"Well-preserved" is actually a good way of putting it. For almost seventy years my body was encased in ice. I've got enhancements which kept me alive through it until I was found.
[ Quite a few times, Steve has wondered what his life might have been like if he'd been discovered sooner. Or if he'd stayed in the ice longer. They're equally haunting thoughts.
Feeling the need to lighten the mood a little, Steve turns and approaches the stranger, holding out his hand. ]
Guess if I'm going be to telling you all this, I should give you my name too. Steve Rogers.
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