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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
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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.
Jinguji Jakurai | Hypnosis Mic
[ The doctor couldn’t be sure how he’d ended up in this situation exactly, but there wasn’t much that he could do about it. Or at least not much that he could do about it just yet. He would perform the duties he had been tasked with, using one of the crystal detectors without asking for an explanation. There was a reason for it, he was certain of that much. It certainly wasn’t as glamourous as saving lives, if you could really call it that, but it was help that they apparently needed.
He did find it enjoyable on some level, sweeping the detector over the surfaces of the excavation site with faint amusement on his face. He couldn’t say that this place wasn’t interesting, that much was for certain, such were the vagaries of life…
Jakurai could have completely lost himself in that train of thought, but he found it completely derailed as the alarm on the detector started to go wild. It had gone off before, but it certainly was curious for the reaction to be so intense. He knelt down, some of his hair falling in his face as fingers traced over the surface of the ground. Solid, completely solid. If he had been given more than one piece of equipment he would have been able to handle this on his own, but for now he would have to rely on the kindness of strangers. He remained in a kneeling position, pushing his hair out of his face as he looked up and around for someone that had been given the excavation tools. He was only loud enough to be heard over the murmur of the machinery, a polite smile playing on his lips as he spoke. ]
You there, would you mind giving me a hand with something?
[ Well, less of a hand and more of the tool, but either way he needed it. ]
✄ MEAS TREES ARE THE BEE’S KNEES (A)
[ The excitement of the excavation and the subsequent escape had left the doctor exhausted but fulfilled. He’d been able to help some of the injured, an opportunity he was glad for even if they had mostly been minor cuts and abrasions; it was his duty, his calling. The activities that had been provided for them seemed interesting enough, but he just wanted some time to think to himself, something away from the distraction of the self-defense seminars and virtual reality ‘games’.
The trees had called to him really, Jakurai finding himself rather entranced and amused by them. The colours were what had pulled him in at first, perusing the booths for something to replenish his energy levels; but he had been drawn to the spot he’d finally settled in by the scent that wafted toward him. The smell of water, a scent so clean that he couldn’t fathom how anything else could possibly smell nicer than this right now. He closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath, it was a perfect place to center himself again.
Maybe you’ve caught him while he seemed to be meditating, for the moment Jakurai unaware of anything around him other than the trees and the soothing quiet; he looks like he could use some company, right? Or maybe you’re someone else that had been drawn in by the same scent, a picnic neighbour, perhaps? He would notice someone then, glancing off to the side to offer a calm smile. ]
They’re fascinating aren’t they? Or interesting, to say the least…?
✄ WILDCARD
[ As always, if you don't see something here that works for you we can just go with the flow! OR you can always hit me up on discord @ doitsun#8888 or
meas trees i'm not being thirsty i swear
what makes xian approach jakurai is a mix of yes, this guy totally looks like he could use some company, and a nostalgic, reminiscent feeling solely due the length of his hair, because this one necromancer has never really seen so many people with short hair together in one place. it's silly and simple, but despite the way the rest of the cultivation world saw him, that's what kind of person he really is. ]
You think so too? We don't have anything like that back where I'm from, especially not in these colors. Do you think that's their real color? I don't think it's something people can do with spiritual energy, so I've been wondering.
you? thirsty? n e v e r
It was funny, really, that he could be so relaxed in the face of space travel but it wasn't as if things had been particularly stable at home. For now the moment he was focused completely on Wei Wuxian, head tilting slightly as that smile continued to play on his lips. There was chuckle that almost sounded like he was saying I understand before he responded. ]
No, we certainly don't have anything like this where I'm from either, there's very little I can think of that would compare to this...
[ He was searching for a word, for a better descriptor than just beautiful. Ah, there it was. ]
...splendour? Given our current situation, I think it might be foolish to assume the colours aren't real, don't you?
[ Foolish wasn't exactly the best way to put it, but seeing as they were in space anything was within the realm of possibility. Jakurai, at least, felt assured that there would be plenty here to keep his interest. ]
i'm about as thirsty as you :/
trees and bees and Hifumis
Drinking happened earlier, so Hifumi sat with a glass of water. Just as he goes to take a drink, he hears a very familiar voice.]
Sensei?
[He turns his head to get a better look at the man, and sure enough, it's exactly who he thought. Is this an additional magic trick from the trees?]
Is it really you, Sensei?!
[Just to make sure it really, truly is Jakurai, Hifumi starts patting Jakurai on the face.]
Sensei! You feel so real and nothing like a puppet! So you gotta be real!! Like really real!!
[Rest in pieces Jakurai's peace.]
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Ah, Hifumi-kun, you made it here as well?
[ It was then that he reached up, gently brushing away the blond's hands from his face before he offered another warm smile. ]
I can assure you that I'm myself, though one does have to wonder if they would really know whether they were a puppet or not. I trust that you've been doing well?
[ It was an amusing thought, at least to the doctor. Still, he couldn't fathom why he would assume that Jakurai was a puppet. Then again, this was Hifumi sans jacket, once again he found himself sure that all things were possible. ]
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[Hifumi felt Jakurai absolutely needs to know this story, for no reason other than he's just gotta tell him!]
There was a puppet show, and it was suuuuper weird! But then it got weirder because the puppets came to life! [He had his hands make wiggly 'creepy' like movements.] And then one grabbed on to me! I don't know what it wanted from me, but I wasn't gonna let a puppet beat me! So I beat it! And when it broke, it fixed itself! Super weird, huh? I wonder what's up with that!
[He scratched his head, and sighed as he remembered how exhausting it was.]
Doppo's here too! And if I'm not here, who's gonna make him breakfast? So no way was I gonna let the puppets beat me!
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There was a soft chuckle once Hifumi was done, the man closing his eyes with a thoughtful hum. ]
Doppo-kun is very lucky to have you here to help him, I'm glad for both your sakes that you were able to keep the puppets at bay. I feel like I should be ashamed that I wasn't here for you sooner...
[ As strange as it seemed, he was quite relieved to hear that the both of them were here. They did well with each other, balanced each other in their own weird way but it was what he liked about them. ]
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[He pat Jakurai on the shoulder comfortingly.]
What's important is that you're here now and I'm so excited! I bet Doppo will be excited too in a sleepy way, yep!
Oh-! And Sensei!! [Hifumi clasped his hands together excitedly.] You have to come by and let me make you dinner! It'll be a little reunion!
trees and bees and samatokis >:(
Then, once this place is his territory, he won't have to.
So here he is, with a bottle of beer (he can't exactly walk around with a glass of wine, after all), walking around the picnic grounds and looking around. Not to mingle, but to learn.
Then he spots a familiar figure that he can't help but approach. Hm? ]
Sensei. [ He's pretty sure that figure he's stopped in front of is Jakurai, anyway. The hair doesn't lie, and that beautiful face that could kill a million people doesn't lie, either. ] Nice of you to join us.
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Samatoki-kun, it's nice to see a familiar face, how long has it been?
[ It could have just been a social nicety, but the reality was that he didn't know. He would have had to be blind not to notice that eclectic gathering of people here, but then again that would always be something fascinating to him. ]
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[ Samatoki's unaware that people come from various timelines. Not that that's important when he's aligned with Riou. That's pretty much all that matters to him. The other people from his version of Japan aren't as important, but he did tell Dice that he'd work with him. . . so long as Dice worked for him. So when it comes to answering Jakurai's question, he answers with a direct one.
The last time he saw Jakurai really was a couple weeks ago, after their battle. It's a simple answer coming from a man with a simple brain. ]
Hope you don't get into a lotta trouble in this place. You're gonna turn into an animal some time.
jesus sorry this took so long wtf
The truth was that he didn't know if he should take it as a joke or not, interest piqued as the other now had his full attention. ]
An animal...?
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[ He's never seen anyone with a beak before. ]
trees!! now that i’m awake and ready for action
gentaro’s expression is unassuming - a simple half-smile and look of attention.
he’s not at all amused and intrigued by this. of course not. he’s also not excited at the rare opportunity to learn more about his leader’s “sworn enemy” without said leader meddling. )
Of course. I’ve heard that they’re sentient. ( well okay. )
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Nonetheless, he still found himself amused, truly considering the possibility that he might be right for a moment. He wouldn't like to believe he was gullible, but for now it was all right if Gentaro saw him that way. ]
Have you? I suppose it's entirely possible, they do seem to exhibit different characteristics, if you will.
[ That much was true, even Jakurai had noticed the change in scent from tree to tree, the size and colour differences; surely they had some significance. ]
everyone's picking trees so i'm picking trees too.
So when he looks over, she lifts her gaze up and sweeps the trees.]
They are, I have never seen anything like them, truly. Are you admiring them?
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There was something else mingling in the air that he hadn't caught before, these trees were truly a mystery. Still, he couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle, eyes opening and attention shifting back to the girl next to him. ]
I think I would be a fool not to admire them, and yourself? Is there something in particular that drew you to them?
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He looks like he's trying to really take it in, so she was going to settle, but he does talk to her. What a pleasant laugh.]
I was around when they had to plant them, so I'm curious to see how these trees grew.
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[ Attention still focused on her for now, he reached up to tuck a few locks of his hair behind his ear. Only then did he allow his gaze to flit back to the trees, noting to himself how curious it was that the sizes varied so drastically.
It wasn't all that uncommon in nature, but these weren't your average trees, were they? This wasn't your average place, either. A polite smile graced his lips, eyes still on the beauty around them. ]
You must have been waiting for quite some time to see progress, did you actually plant one yourself?
oh hey our icons were matching before
Well, I only came a month or so ago, and they requested we planted some. So I guess one of them I may have had a hand in.
lmao they were i didn't even notice??
[ A genuine look of shock passed over his face, Jakurai once again finding himself glancing between the two points. A month? The rate of growth for some of these didn't make sense for it to have been such a short period of time. ]
Did they have you plant around some of the older trees?
[ It wasn't that he needed to know, particularly, but more that he wanted to know. ]
GOOD JERB
uhhhhhhhhh bees knees doc
Still, it's warm. He's not exactly dressed for warm weather, and while it normally doesn't bother him, this whole scenario is a bit exhausting. Not to mention, the throngs of people are giving him a headache. It'd be good to take a break, catch his breath (hah). This place is relaxing enough, and there's plenty of space, so drifting off to a place a bit less populated isn't too hard. There's somebody else nearby, but he doesn't seem to be the sort to mind if he just takes a spot near this tree, thanks. He would have been fine sitting in calm silence, but since he's been acknowledged, it'd be rude not to answer. ]
Interesting....yeah, sounds about right. [ His hands grope for a cigarette from his pocket, but come up empty. Shame. Well, he supposes tainting the fresh smell of flowers with nicotine wouldn't get him in anybody's good graces anyway. ] Could do without the whole 'getting kidnapped' thing, though. Wouldn't be my first experience with aliens, but at least last time they were on home turf.
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He hadn't really thought about it as if they had been kidnapped, at least not yet, it didn't seem like this was an inherently bad place. Then again, he hadn't really been here long enough to make an accurate assessment. He knew better than anyone that there was always a chance for something to be lurking under the surface, even if it wasn't something dangerous. ]
I've heard quite a few things today, but I think this is the first time anyone has mentioned previous interactions with aliens.
[ He was amused, that much was clear by the tone in his voice and the look that graced his features. It was a polite sort of amusement, one that said he was genuinely interested in hearing more and not anything that felt as if he were passing judgment. ]
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While Zombieman isn't the type to actively seek company, this guy isn't so bad. Agreeable and polite, at least, unlike some people he knows. He can work with that. ]
Wouldn't say they're something I'm used to seeing, but it's happened. [ He leans back against the tree, arm resting over the arc of his knee. It smells relaxing, calming. Not bad, considering he's used to the smell of the city. ] Monsters are more common where I'm from. Sounds like it's not the case for you, I'm guessing.
[ Hard to imagine a place like that, to be honest. No danger of monster invasions? That'd sure put a guy like him out of a job. ]