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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.
arrival
It's even more unnerving when he sees the woman's face, entirely devoid of any emotion save for fierce-eyed determination. ]
What?
[ The single word is short and clipped - he's clearly not happy about people getting all up in his personal space. ]
no subject
A moment. Be still.
[She waits for an exact five second count before she withdraws her hand, turning her wrist to study her palm before closing her fingers.]
Hmmmm. I see. Either you are not Moonblessed, or the touch is not enough to gather Chroma.
[Winter's gaze flicks down to his shoes, then up again, studying his appearance thoroughly.]
...I judge the latter to be correct. You are not from this world, are you?
no subject
Once she's finally done with her whatever-it-was, he shakes his shoulders a smidge (as though he's shaking off cooties) and takes a step back. Just in case she tries some other weird thing. ]
Never seen this place before. Though I'm gettin' real sick of being dragged from place to place.
[ The last bit he mutters more to himself. Anyway. ]
What the hell is this Chroma you're talking about?
[ Guess who slept through all the intro lectures. ]
no subject
[His cooperation receives a nod of acknowledgment as she withdraws her hand, holding it behind her back once more. He met her expectations in a satisfactory manner.]
Oh? This has occurred to you before?
[It may have been a mutter, but she heard it, and that's information she deems important. However, as he's asking, she sees no reason not to relay what she picked up from the inhabitants of the lunar base.]
A substance generated by intimate contact between two or more individuals who are not native to this realm.
[She refuses to use the term 'Moonblessed' because the thought of any of this being a blessing is laughable.]
They use it as a source of energy and currency, and require mass quantities to sustain the research efforts to return us to our worlds of origin. I had hoped that our previous contact would be sufficient to generate Chroma, but it appears not.
[Winter regards him expectantly for a moment, her silence a subtle invitation to ask any further questions. She's so much worse than Mitsuru.]
no subject
Sort of. The other place was a lot worse though. Got real tired of being forced to f— [ he remembers who he’s talking to, chokes a little, and reroutes his tongue into saying something a little softer ] find three people to, uh, spend some quality time with.
[ He’ll take this chroma business over having to bang three times a month. More importantly—he straightens a little, a dubious look crossing his face. ]
Pretty sure a touch on some stranger’s shoulder ain’t gonna count as intimate though. [ He’s pretty sure he oughta know, by this point. ] Go find someone you know and hold their hand, if you really wanna test this out.
no subject
That won't be necessary. My goal was to ascertain the minimal level of acceptable physical contact. I'm certain a handshake isn't necessary to verify what was already related.
[He's young, physically. Perhaps about the same age as her sister. Mentally, though, he bears the maturity of one who has survived more than a person should be reasonably expected to suffer. She assumes this has something to do with his previous 'expedition.' He's correct, that isn't polite conversation. There might be academic interest in how he was stolen from his world initially, but she's more interested in how he left. She can induce that he had no control over either circumstances based on his earlier statements.]
[She raises her chin a little, silent as she makes these studies and observations, before she speaks once more.]
Winter Schnee.
[Her head inclines in polite introduction. Her name isn't classified, not here.]
no subject
But whoever she is - one Winter Schnee, not that her name means anything to him - she definitely isn’t a local here, which means she doesn’t hold any power over him—or at least, any more than the average person might have. He could just leave, walk away and let her ponder theories and speculations with some other unfortunate passerby. But then she might make a fuss, or raise her voice, or any of a dozen things that would cause a scene, and he’s always preferred slinking away quietly whenever possible.
So he stays instead, grateful she hasn’t stuck out her hand for a handshake. ]
Shinjiro. [ No last name, but it’s still a high step up from all the times when he’d simply leave with any sort of introduction at all. ] You gonna keep working on this until you figure out the bare minimum you need to do to produce this Chroma stuff?
no subject
[She turns and walks a few slow paces, her brow furrowed in thought. No, what she needs to concentrate on now is proving whether or not the information she was told could be trusted. She has no doubt that the populace in general played no part in their abduction, or that the Moon Knights gave all the information they believed to be true.]
[But someone has to be responsible for this. The ones who stand to benefit the most from Chroma are possible culprits, which would lead her to suspect someone in government or in the science division. Will they be as willing to answer her questions? That alone might be telling enough.]
If you are amenable, I would like you to describe the events of your arrival, followed by what took place up to the point of your discovery upon this moon. I would like to see where our similarities overlap.
no subject
Still, if she's expected a detailed dissertation, she's gonna be real disappointed. He relaxes some of his weight, rolls one shoulder. ]
Don't remember that much. Took a nap one day, woke up in that creepy crystal coffin the next. Still not sure this all ain't a really bad dream, but most of my dreams don't last three days. [ He scowls. ] They also don't involve me starving for two of those three days.
no subject
[Perhaps that location was intentional to create a sense of reliance and gratitude toward the Moon Knights who inevitably 'rescue' them.]
Do you recall any unusual texts or signs prior to the moment you took a nap? Or was your day rather ordinary?
no subject
He shrugs. ]
Just another day. Woke up, went grocery shopping. [ Easier to cook with fresh ingredients than old ones. ] If there was anything weird about it, I didn't notice.
[ Sighing, he peers up at the sky, squinting. ]
Not like anything weird happened the first time either though.
no subject
[She closes her eyes, and though she doesn't sigh, there's definitely an air of frustration in the set of her tense shoulders. It seems like neither of them have any useful information or clues that might help them figure out how they landed in such a predicament, or how to escape it.]
No further questions, then. Thank you.
[Winter inclines her head before walking away a short distance, then seating herself rigidly on a bench with her fingers laced on one knee. She...hates this. So much.]