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▶ TDM .007
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.
▶ Keep all Hands and Feet inside the Burning Vehicle at all Times
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Outer Space | top
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 mix tequila with xanax 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. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the moons and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismal locals. The next destination: Prismatica.
Sparks can be seen overhead as more ship parts malfunction. This is a good time to hold your neighbor’s hand, say your last goodbyes, and apologize for that horrible thing you did in the sixth grade. Grip your seat with the might of every god you can think of.
▶ Jaws IV: Jaws Harder
Planet Prismatica, Outer Lunatia | top
The emergency landing successfully completes and the transport vessel will safely land on top of a gorgeous lake filled with tiny glaciers floating by. When reached out and touched, you’ll find out that the “glaciers” are surprisingly cool crystals and not ice.
The ship will be left hovering idly on the water surface while passengers are ferried to solid ground using portable emergency boats. However, civilization is still a distance away.
After surviving through so far, the Prismals guide everyone to a nearby encampment run by humanoid rabbits. They are tall, built, and have a habit of mentioning their virility an awkward amount of times. They are also generous and will share their game meat and fresh crops while allowing everyone to rest for the night at the only inn in their village.
The next day, the rabbits can be seen hacking away at some of the wilder-looking plants for an easier pathway. If you wake up early enough, you can ask some of them for a tour of the beautiful greenery. They mention that it’s thanks to the Moonblessed that their crops have been doing so well lately — the result of all the chroma influx. The rest of the journey to the city will be smooth sailing.
▶ It’s Free Real-Estate
Level 2, 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.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ IMPORTANT! By request, we've uploaded image samples for the Prissy Polyp clothing collections! Note these are merely samples for a visual guide and we will leave more selections to players.
▶ As a reminder, test drive memes are for new characters only. 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.!
▶ 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.
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Outer Space | top
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 mix tequila with xanax 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. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the moons and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismal locals. The next destination: Prismatica.
A. After settling into the ship and selecting the current in-flight movie, Back Door Slugs 9, you and those around you may eventually feel a bit of turbulence during the movie’s highly anticipated climax. Did anyone notice it, or is everyone too focused on the hot characters?
At first, it’s a small jitter that’s easy to miss or brush off. But as the transport vessel travels on, the shaking progressively escalates to erratic tremors strong enough to cause severe nausea. A minute later, a voice over the speaker announces the ship will have to make an emergency landing, citing technical difficulties.
Sparks can be seen overhead as more ship parts malfunction. This is a good time to hold your neighbor’s hand, say your last goodbyes, and apologize for that horrible thing you did in the sixth grade. Grip your seat with the might of every god you can think of.
B. Another minute later, a follow-up announcement states that external entities have breached the transport vessel. Everyone is warned to be careful and watch out for each other. Small fires will have to be put out before they worsen with either magic or emergency equipment onboard such as extinguishers. In-flight robotic attendants will be scuttling around to perform immediate repairs.
Eventually, an entire power panel bursts, and prismatic jellyfish unnaturally spill out. The jellyfish will try to latch and suction onto any technological devices close by such as the television screens on the seats or communicators and will show preference to Iris Moonblessed over the rest. Be ready to help and pull numerous jellyfish off both the faces of Moonblessed and Prismals!
▶ Jaws IV: Jaws Harder
Planet Prismatica, Outer Lunatia | top
The emergency landing successfully completes and the transport vessel will safely land on top of a gorgeous lake filled with tiny glaciers floating by. When reached out and touched, you’ll find out that the “glaciers” are surprisingly cool crystals and not ice.
The ship will be left hovering idly on the water surface while passengers are ferried to solid ground using portable emergency boats. However, civilization is still a distance away.
A. You’ve probably heard of flying sharks from a veteran Moonblessed. But how about sea lions? These aquatic lions are born with scaly skin and gills outside of their crystallized manes. Unfortunately, they haven’t tasted fresh meat in quite some time. If there are any injured onboard or near your boat, the chances of the sea lions detecting people will be higher as they are drawn to the scent of blood. Growling hungrily, they will be quick to latch onto the boats, biting the edges, and trying to knock everyone overboard for dinner.
After surviving through so far, the Prismals guide everyone to a nearby encampment run by humanoid rabbits. They are tall, built, and have a habit of mentioning their virility an awkward amount of times. They are also generous and will share their game meat and fresh crops while allowing everyone to rest for the night at the only inn in their village.
B. There is no running water all the way out here, so if anyone wants a bath, they’ll have to do it traditionally. The village protects a natural spring, which is a good place to bathe away the sea water. Around the spring, the rabbit folk’s friends — little scintilla chinchillas — will shock away any predators that dare to approach their sanctuary! Be at ease and feel free to offer your friends shampoo massages.
The next day, the rabbits can be seen hacking away at some of the wilder-looking plants for an easier pathway. If you wake up early enough, you can ask some of them for a tour of the beautiful greenery. They mention that it’s thanks to the Moonblessed that their crops have been doing so well lately — the result of all the chroma influx. The rest of the journey to the city will be smooth sailing.
▶ It’s Free Real-Estate
Level 2, 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. 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.
B. A new high-end boutique, Prissy Polyp, has opened in Level 2. As compensation for what happened, both Moonblessed and Prismals that were affected in yesterday’s flight will receive 50% off their total purchase. Those unaffected will receive 30% discount coupons as a promotional gift. All are encouraged to visit with their friends or special someone, try on some things together,enjoy each other in the fitting rooms, and deal with the loud, ear-blistering background pop music.
Their clothing collections are characterized by bright iridescent designs, some features such as design patterns may glow ethereally in the dark. One of their signature dresses features a one piece (also available on their trench coats) that can amplify the appearance of one’s decolletage, gluteal muscles, and/or bulge with the press of a neon button. Another item among their collection is the maiden sweater: a sleek, backless sweater that shocks those who attempt unwanted touches. Others include skin-tight leggings (also available on their shorts or pants) which produce pleasant and relaxing vibrations on all lower extremities and fashionable polyp-shaped hats for all kinds of people. It’s a huge shop, you never know what else to find in there.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ IMPORTANT! By request, we've uploaded image samples for the Prissy Polyp clothing collections! Note these are merely samples for a visual guide and we will leave more selections to players.
▶ As a reminder, test drive memes are for new characters only. 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.!
▶ 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.
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And all that melts straight away once he hears Ferdinand's offer of tea. ]
You are the sole person I've met in this ludicrous world who has their priorities straight.
[ He steps aside from the door, implicitly inviting Ferdinand in, though he doesn't actually say anything to that effect. ]
Hot tea, I presume? None of that iced American nonsense.
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I'm not familiar with this "American" style of tea, but I assure you, I intend to serve it hot, just as it was intended.
[ He bows politely, then enters through the door, accepting the tacit invitation. ]
Would it be too presumptuous of me to use your stove? I've familiarized myself with how they work in these rooms. It was the very first thing I taught myself how to do, in fact.
[ He really does have his priorities in order. Running water and electricity aren't exactly the sorts of amenities one would find where he comes from, but he's quickly learned to appreciate them. ]
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Oh, certainly, go ahead. I can barely make heads or tails of the blasted thing, myself.
[ Meanwhile, Valmont is from basically modern-day Earth and just... can't work a stove. The perils of complacency in being rich. He could at least make tea if he had a teapot, but as he's just moved in and hasn't yet had a chance to go shopping, he doesn't. Which is why (though he wouldn't say it in so many words) he's grateful for Ferdinand's arrival. ]
Oh dear, I'm being rude, aren't I? My name is Valmont. Where did you say you were from, Mr. von Aegir?
[ Doesn't know of American tea = probably doesn't know of America = probably from one of the thousand different worlds that apparently just exist now, but he doesn't want to make assumptions. ]
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Please, think nothing of it. I am the unannounced guest, after all.
[ He places the teapot on the stove, and with practiced meticulousness, sets the dial to the optimal temperature. As new as the technology is to him, having a degree of control over the heat that he didn't have with just an open flame is quite convenient. ]
And I am from a land called Fódlan. More specifically, I hail from the Adrestian Empire. I suspect it is from a different world from yours, as I have met many who have never heard of it, just I have not heard of this strange place you describe that serves tea over ice.
[ He tries not to sound too judgmental about it, as he's been proven wrong about plenty of things in his life, but the very idea of diluting perfectly good tea with ice... it just seems wrong to him.
As the water continues to heat, he is able to turn completely to face his host. ]
And what about yourself? I'm quite curious to know about the worlds that each of us is from.
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One of the pleasanter unannounced guests I've had recently, I should say.
[ Another world. Knew it. At least all the supernatural stuff he was dealing with back home only came from two worlds, tops. Then again, if at least some of these other worlds are home to people who offer to make him tea, Valmont supposes they can't be all bad. ]
Oh, "strange" is absolutely the word. Americans have quite a few bizarre habits, but their tea preferences are - well, they're a personal affront, really.
[ Go ahead and be as judgemental as you want, Ferdinand. On this topic, anyway.
And: first making tea, then asking him to talk about himself? This fellow is the ideal houseguest as far as Valmont's concerned. ]
Me? Well, I'm from England, originally, which I suppose you'll have never heard of either. You'd like it, though. We have proper views about the serving of tea. Unfortunately, for reasons related to my work, I've found myself residing in America for the past few years. And yes, it's been exactly as frustrating as you might imagine. Perhaps more so, given everything else I've had to deal with on top of the country's culinary views.
[ please ask him more questions, he thrives on going off about how hard his life is ]
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The tea he has selected carries some light, floral hints, pleasant to the refined tastes of his home of Fódlan. It actually surprises him how universal some of the most common flavors of tea are, that even here, in this strange world, he's still able to find a decent rose petal blend and something that resembles bergamot. ]
I may not be familiar with this England that you speak of, but if it has an understanding and appreciation of tea, then my opinion of it could not possibly be any higher. You can tell a lot about a person by their taste in tea, and I feel that the same holds true with nations as well.
[ He's gotten to know quite a variety of people just by sitting across a table from them. While he's genuine in his desire to make a good first impression to his neighbors, this also helps him to get know and understand them a little better.
Once the water is properly heated, which doesn't take long thanks to the futuristic efficiency of these unusual stove, he turns off the heat and and brings it to the table. Each teacup has a single silken bag, and he pours the water carefully into both cups before setting it on the cushioned cloth on one side of the tray he brought. They'll still need to let the tea sit for a minute while it brews, but there's no reason they can't enjoy the aroma. ]
If I may ask, what brought you to another country? I'm certain that couldn't have been easy for you.
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Well, I should hope we understand tea. We practically invented it - yes, I suppose that honor technically goes to the Chinese, but the English certainly perfected the art.
[ He leans in to savor the smell of Ferdinand's tea as it begins to steep - and no, of course he didn't offer to help with any of the setup, don't be silly. ] Though I do say, if this is any indication, your country seems to quite know what it's doing as well. Is that Earl Grey?
And as to how I ended up in the States... well, that's a long story.
[ And one he'll absolutely jump at the chance to tell, thank you. He's winding up to begin giving the abridged, no-magic-involved version he has prepared for these occasions back on Earth, but then it hits him. This whole planet is magic. He doesn't have to worry about sounding insane or breaking the masquerade. He can unleash nearly the full force of his grievances with life.
Oh dear. ]
Mr. von Aegir, how much do you know about demons?