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▶ TDM .008
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? Is sexorcism a legitimate profession? — 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 transportation, you may freely roam around the government center.
▶ When There’s Something Strange in the Neighborhood
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and The Glory, Tower of Whispers | top
After the Viergean invasion weeks ago, the Iris government center has been repaired! The staff is hard at work now that the Iris moon base is fully operational once again. Many of them are still recovering from the attack, but they still managed to prepare something special for the Moonblessed. They happily declare the results of their research and compiled excavation efforts from the Glory, all of which are available to view at the Tower of Whispers. The tower is the largest and most well-preserved locations from the excavations, composed of spiral staircases and seashell designs. Its walls and columns filled from top to bottom with shelves upon shelves of old-world scrolls containing information about ancient Prismals. Little is known about the language used here, so like the machine translations of the Glory’s ruins, the texts remain largely indecipherable.
The Prismals warn the Moonblessed that the tower is haunted; they say if you close your eyes and listen to the silence of the tower, you will hear whispers of the ancients, unintelligible to Moonblessed and Prismal alike… For those daring enough to explore, you sense something amiss. A shiver runs down the back of your neck. A chill passes through your spine. Good thing you have the Lunar Scientia’s librarian droids to keep you company —- they will watch over and protect the archives, quick to ward off any theft or anyone mishandling the ancient scrolls.
As you peer into the scrolls, you find crude drawings in place of where you would expect ancient writings. There are illustrations of a three-headed dragon, a giant boar wearing a crown, a seraphim clad in a lion mask, a naked woman covered in snakes, a basilisk skewered by multiple boat masts, a sleeping one-eyed giant, and a beautiful satyr with flowing, flaxen locks.
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. The passengers on board include both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismals. The next destination: Prismatica.
▶ Hail Hydra
Planet Prismatica, 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.
▶ I Don’t Think You’re Ready for This Jelly
Lunatia | top
The scent of paranormal activity and pumpkin spice lattes is in the air! That only means Geistnacht is around the corner. According to local myths, Geistnacht is the night when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead will be at its thinnest. It’s all the media ever talks about around this time of the year!
Activities like masquerades, bonfires, and communal seances are encouraged every single day for the rest of the month. One way of celebrating is to dress up as a deceased ancestor, friend, loved one, or any figure from history or myth they want to celebrate, and wear a colorful mask while taking part in the dancing and merriment.
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▶ 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.!
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Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and The Glory, Tower of Whispers | top
After the Viergean invasion weeks ago, the Iris government center has been repaired! The staff is hard at work now that the Iris moon base is fully operational once again. Many of them are still recovering from the attack, but they still managed to prepare something special for the Moonblessed. They happily declare the results of their research and compiled excavation efforts from the Glory, all of which are available to view at the Tower of Whispers. The tower is the largest and most well-preserved locations from the excavations, composed of spiral staircases and seashell designs. Its walls and columns filled from top to bottom with shelves upon shelves of old-world scrolls containing information about ancient Prismals. Little is known about the language used here, so like the machine translations of the Glory’s ruins, the texts remain largely indecipherable.
The Prismals warn the Moonblessed that the tower is haunted; they say if you close your eyes and listen to the silence of the tower, you will hear whispers of the ancients, unintelligible to Moonblessed and Prismal alike… For those daring enough to explore, you sense something amiss. A shiver runs down the back of your neck. A chill passes through your spine. Good thing you have the Lunar Scientia’s librarian droids to keep you company —- they will watch over and protect the archives, quick to ward off any theft or anyone mishandling the ancient scrolls.
As you peer into the scrolls, you find crude drawings in place of where you would expect ancient writings. There are illustrations of a three-headed dragon, a giant boar wearing a crown, a seraphim clad in a lion mask, a naked woman covered in snakes, a basilisk skewered by multiple boat masts, a sleeping one-eyed giant, and a beautiful satyr with flowing, flaxen locks.
A Stare at the contents of the scrolls long enough and the illustrations will soon transform on the parchment. The dragon may start breathing fire, the seraphim’s closed mouth might open and scream, and the basilisk might even start bleeding past the margins… But once you blink or look away, it’s as if nothing ever happened. On some pages, readers may find a disturbing ocular symbol fading in and out. “I told you this place was haunted!” you overhear some of the staff say. Other staff members mention seeing white figures and feeling something cold touching their heads or shoulders. Too spooky.
B After staying in the tower for a while, you might find yourself behaving a bit strangely. You’ll have the urge to knock scrolls to the ground, pull down the pants and skirts of neighboring Moonblessed or Prismals, kick over librarian droids, and generally cause chaos. You don’t know what’s making you do this, but you swear that you’re innocent. The librarian droids will be having none of this! They will send everyone out of the tower to be horrible geese somewhere else. These urges will continue for about an hour, so make sure you don’t steal someone’s lunch, sneak into rooms you shouldn’t be in, or do anything that will get you on TV!
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. The passengers on board include both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismals. The next destination: Prismatica.
▶ Hail Hydra
Planet Prismatica, Lunatia | top
Welcome to Prismatica’s hub, Lunatia, the city of your dreams! A bustling metropolis lush with bright lights, vibrant colors, luxuriant plant life, and all the conveniences of technology absent from your own world… It seems like paradise to all the uninitiated. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.
A Settle in your new home at Level 2 to find new roommates and say hello to your neighbors! City officials will give you directions to the designated districts across Level 2 and instruct you to pick out a unit. Each apartment complex has a different aesthetic, some may look cozy, some stylish, and some bizarre. The free accommodations have a basic living space that can only fit two or three people at most in one unit.
Starter Chromaspace furnishings are provided which can be controlled with the touch of a built-in panel. Examples are color-changing curtains, transforming sofa beds, cabinets turning into tables, etc. Customizing your apartment or moving out will have to wait until you earn more chroma. Until then, why don’t you check out your new neighborhood or explore the city levels? Maybe your new roommates or neighbors can give you a “hand” with allowance for dinner.
B As part of the maintenance done after the invasion, broken public toilets were upgraded to what Lunar Scientia calls the Raging Hydra 5000, fresh from the factory and ready for use. Aside from its reliable auto-flushing and sanitizing features, these toilets are equipped with a vigorous pair of hydraulic AI-powered snakeheads that will sprout outwards from inside the water tank to give you a cleansing spray with a delightful little encouraging slap on the bottom at the end. They’re capable of intimate massages too should you ask nicely.
Designed to discourage poor eating habits, the AI will also give you unwarranted comments about your dietary intake. Its voice is reminiscent of the shrill nagging of a caretaker. One can simply walk by the public restrooms to overhear their incessant screeching. Some AIs may even go so far as to complain about your grades, your job, or how you never spend time at home anymore...
If you are impressed with the Raging Hydra 5000, you may purchase them at KRABBA: Lunatia’s most popular flat-packed furniture store! Local Lunatian testimonies mention feeling as fresh and new as the day they were born! You’re encouraged to submit feedback before you leave the restroom by tapping the mirror to access the survey. Yes, it doubles as a touch screen! If you leave the restroom without submitting feedback, the survey will keep popping up on your communication device until you answer it. How annoying!
▶ I Don’t Think You’re Ready for This Jelly
Lunatia | top
The scent of paranormal activity and pumpkin spice lattes is in the air! That only means Geistnacht is around the corner. According to local myths, Geistnacht is the night when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead will be at its thinnest. It’s all the media ever talks about around this time of the year!
Activities like masquerades, bonfires, and communal seances are encouraged every single day for the rest of the month. One way of celebrating is to dress up as a deceased ancestor, friend, loved one, or any figure from history or myth they want to celebrate, and wear a colorful mask while taking part in the dancing and merriment.
A During the day, Prismal children will be going door-to-door, partaking in a custom known as Ainfeil’s Feast. They will be in cute costumes while wearing boar masks and crowns, requesting to be fed as much candy, pastries, or confections as possible. Take care not to be deceived by any naughty children returning with a different outfit. Refuse their request and they’ll run in your apartment or house to steal any eye-catching item from you or your roommates!
Though it is popular with children, adults also take part in the festivities. The Moonblessed are welcome to join in. Simply download the “A-FEAST” app to get started! The goal is to eat the most amount of confections before the night of Geistnacht falls. Using A-FEAST, scan each candy wrapper you have to earn points. Wrappers that have already been scanned don't count! You must be in costume or you won’t be given any treats!
Lunatians may occasionally give out other “treats” such as condoms, intimate apparel, edible undergarments, and/or flavored lubricants. When questioned, they will encourage the Moonblessed to make the most of their lovely costumes together. Winners will be given the hottest and most luxurious Geistnacht treat this year: crystal candy, a gourmet dessert platter crafted by celebrity chef, Sheldon Romsay. Tastes like a billion Chroma gem: you're an idiot sandwich to let this chance pass.
B Lunatia’s food industry is booming with fresh jellyfish meat because of last month’s incident. Vierge jellies are a rare delicacy, so get them while supplies last! Huge meat bargains are slapped all over the fronts of supermarkets, and butcher shops and restaurants are taking full advantage! Considering the festive season, it’s the best chance to grab your party grub for the month!
Food blogs on the internet frequently post about jellyfish sushi, watercress and nettle salad, stinger soup (extra spicy!), jell-ato, jell-atin pudding, peanut butter jellyfish sandwich, and the electric punisher cocktail. Comments left by Lunatians often mention enjoying their vengeance on these critters. Be careful: jellyfish may be tasty but eat in moderation! Overindulging may cause side effects such as indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea.
Mages like to collect this meat for other shocking uses. Consuming Vierge jelly meat may slightly and temporarily increase the power of your electric magic or energize your body’s electrolytes (perhaps a little too much)! Shaking hands with others is not recommended while this is in effect! Unfortunately, this kind of jellyfish meat expires in a few days, so stockpiling it is impossible.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ 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.
Johnny Rayflo | Vassalord
A.
[Haunted? It sounds like more than meets the eye.
Rayflo lounges in one of the chairs looking over the scrolls they were in a language that even he doesn’t know. Tapping his chin he stares long and hard before he sees the snake start to bleed. Staring longer he leans in really close to the artwork. He doesn’t smell blood but…what is happening?
Blinking he pulls back to see a normal page. The whispers of those around him now were getting his attention.
Leaning in he looks to the person next to him with a smile.]
Want to do some ghost hunting?
B.
And screw this too!
[He tosses a scroll at the droid that kicked him out on his ass. The man looks around him needing to do something more. Inside he made a mess of things knocking things over and snatching items to relocate them. Sitting in the grass he continues to rip apart a pamphlet he had received.
Rayflo notices someone walking by and he smirks. Coming up behind them he grabs their waist ready to either tickle or yank on their pants. It was a 50/50 chance of either right now.]
Got you!
[Hit him if you need to.]
HAIL HYDRA
B
[HE DIDN’T ASK FOR THIS!
Staring at the toilet in near tears he starts to yell back at the snake heads.]
Enough!
[It just continues to yell.]
Bloodbank! How do you even call yourself a vampire?!
[His face goes white, crying, as he throws a ball of paper towels at it.]
Who asked you?!
[Storming out of the bathroom now as it continues to belittle him. He didn’t try to use the bathroom in the first place he just wandered into it. Anyone near it he grabs them.]
Just go at home.
Jelly for this~!
A
[Wearing a simple mask with a blood red jacket and white cravat. He looks the part for a masquerade party. Though he isn’t handing out the candy now, no he was going to collect it himself. Although his bag was filled with some…other goodies that were far from the typical candy. After going to one door he looks through his bag curious at his haul this was pretty fun! He couldn’t do this back home, Cherry might murder him.
Approaching his next door he smiles when they open and holds out his bag. A huge grin on his face…This man does not act his age.]
Goodies please!
Wildcard
((Dont see anything you like? Feel free to throw something at me! I am open to anything tbh!))
hail hydra b
While he's not actually too surprised when someone storms out of it, he makes himself look more like he is, blinking a little when he's grabbed and then looking over Rayflo's shoulder.]
I mean, usually I don't like my toilets to yell at me, so I was already thinking going near that one would be a pretty bad idea... [He's acting like this is the first one he's come across, which would be a small mercy despite not actually being true.] ...Are you a vampire, though?
[His tone is a bit absent-minded, but cheery and curious.]
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I didn't mean to go near them I just wanted a paper towel. [Letting go he crosses his arms and looks behind as well. Then the comment gets his attention with a curious look he looks to the other. Well...that was quick. Should he lie or fess up?]
...Do you believe they are actually real?
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There's things like angels and demons and gods and spirits here, so vampires aren't really that weird compared to that sort of thing, are they? It'd be funny if that was where I drew the line of believing stuff...
[Not to mention they do exist on another planet in his universe, if not one that most people from Earth generally get to interact with directly. He's a bit of an exception on that front, though.]
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Hm, well if that sort of thing is common. Yeah it wasn't lying, though I'm still not used to admitting that.
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[It's a numbers game, really. If the sheer number of angels who've been dragged here is any sign, there's got to be more than one vampire.]
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Jelly for this~!
He stares up at this man and it's just far too easy for him to snap.] Aren't you a little old for this crap? Let the kids have their fun.
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He finally does.] See! They was us to do this too!
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[There's no way he's giving some tall ass growup candy meant for the kids. And he doesn't have much in adult things. Unless you count his cigerettes. One of which he's already pulling out of a battered pack]
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[He would take a cigarette honestly. So when he watches the other man he grabs his own.]
You seem to be against a lot, sir?
A
He lifts his head from the book he has his nose in, eyebrows raised at Johnny's suggestion. He clicks his tongue and rubs his thumb behind his ear. ]
Hunting? Hmm. We could track them down and see if they'll chat. If we get lucky, they might tell us a thing or two that's useful. If we're unlucky, we'll just have to mourn the time we wasted.
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Looking at the man he cocks his head a little to the side before he chuckles at his response.]
That works for me. Not a lot else to do right now? So the time wouldn't be terrible, right?
jelly for this
[ italy had nothing less than an enthusiastic greeting upon opening the door, moving in without hesitation to hug onto johnny and give him a kiss on each cheek before pulling back with a smile. ]
Ah, you're here for goodies, let's see... how about tartufo with red wine? it's made with dark chocolate, pistachio and filled with cherries~
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Ciao.
[He chuckles leaning in...all of that does sound lovely.]
Oh my, you are too kind.
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[ pulling back italy waves the man in, not even a second thought over whether this was a good idea or not. he was trusting enough to invite strangers over. ]
Please excuse the mess, this isn't really where I live but more of a place I use as my studio space--Have you been in this place long? I don't believe I've seen you around, but then again there are so many people here...
[ thoughtful with a shake of the head and a wave of the hand as he'd focused on putting together a perfectly presentable dessert for the man. it's important to make it lok pretty, enticing, all those good things ]
Ah, forgive me, here I am asking such a personal thing and I have yet to introduce myself.
[ setting out the treat and a glass of red wine he beams over to the other proudly ]
I'm Venezia Italia, and it's a pleasure to be meeting you on this fine night~
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[What a friendly guy.
Inside he looks around he was curious to see how other people's apartments were honestly.]
A studio? Just got here if you want to know the truth!
[Rayflo stares over the dishes...he couldn't really eat it but he could take a bite or two maybe just to please the man.]
Nice to meet you, you can call me... [He guesses here his name was fine.] Rayflo.
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Well, in this building we're offered an apartment upon invitation. There really isn't much in the way of rent, but there is something called a kissing tax. It's a fairly simple rule to follow~
But in any case, my friend and I live together, so we had the spare apartment to use for whatever. So I usually just use it to work on my art pieces in private, especially on those nights where it's a little more difficult to settle down~
[ what a nice guy, willing to do that much for the sake of pleasantries ]
Rayflo? It's a nice name... Have you been getting along well enough so far? I hope you're finding people you're comfortable moonlacing with, it could get rather dangerous if you resist it too much.
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Who You Gonna Call
Are you looking for a thrill or do you have some experience?
[ Because it's been on her list of to-do's from the moment she stepped into the area and sensed the strong spiritual presence pervading it. Had he sensed as much as well or -- well, it isn't as though the Prismals hadn't, now was it? With all this talk of "haunted". ]
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Hm, a little of both maybe? What about you?
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[ She reaches to very carefully fold and secure the scroll in her lap, pausing a brief second as she glimpses that curious ocular symbol fading in and out. ]
Have the images been doing weird things for you, too?
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[He leans back stretching for a moment then looking to the scroll.]
Oh yeah, they seem to move and come to life? You mean that right?
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who you gonna call b;
That is his purpose, until he feels arms wrap around his waist, and a surprisingly strong grip tugging at his zipper. Talk about deja vu...]
M-master? [The title tumbles from his mouth on instinct, even before he gets a view of a familiar head of black hair tucked against his side.
One of his own hands goes down to trap the one on his zipper, halting its progress.]
Really...we're out in public!
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With a smirk now he tries even more to yank that zipper down. He just wants to get a rise out of Cherry~]
Cherry! [Already pouting when his hand is trapped he moves his lips to the other man's neck. He's a little excitable knowing who it was and how much he loves Charley.]
Then we could go...out of public?
[Lucky for Charley this has already been going on for a while so he doesn't have much longer for this foolishness...well at least this degree.]
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[He's visibly flustered now, earning Rayflo a job well done in getting a rise out of him. But his grip on the older vampire's hand remains immovable.
Stiffening at the sensation of lips against his neck, his breath catches, even as he tries to keep up a stern expression.]
I find that idea agreeable. But you have to let go of me first. [His pants in particular.]
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More than pleased with the agreement he does pout when he's told to let go.]
Okay...but we have to hold hands?
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