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June (Dianir) Test Drive Meme
June (Dianir) Test Drive Meme
Premise ♥ Setting ♥ Rules ♥ FAQ ♥ Mod Contact
Dianir, the month when Diacht's power begins to take hold, has begun and the effects of the previous month's rejuvenation have finally worn off. The city is fresh and new with flora and fauna, and the weather begins to turn ever hotter with each passing day as summer begins encroaching upon spring. The natives and new residents alike are adjusting to the first major changes to Havenwell's layout in centuries relatively well, all things considered, with natives slowly and cautiously beginning to expand businesses and homes into the newly opened areas. The temples are abuzz with activity as adherents flock to them, offering praise and words of thanks for the gods and the offworlders, without whom this major step forward would not have been possible.
❥ PROMPT I: Basic Instincts
Randomly and without warning, characters will find that, depending upon the strength of their deity, they may begin exhibiting some...odd qualities associated with their god. Those whose gods are the weakest will find the desire to give in to these qualities are the strongest, bordering on nigh impossible to ignore. Like an itch in the middle of your back that you can't reach, but you're going crazy trying to get it. The longer your character ignores the desire, the stronger it gets. Those whose gods are the strongest will find the urge there and definitely annoyingly loud, but not impossible to ignore for longer periods of time. And what qualities are we talking about? Well, from strongest to weakest, those qualities are...
♥ Ohma (strongest urge): While normally standoffish and languid, this feline god can also cling to things and people at times with an almost obsessive fervor. They need everyone to know that what is theirs belongs to them, and what better way to do that than to mark what is most important to them? People and things adherents of Ohma deem essential or necessary to their lives will find that their Ohma-driven friends are unusually clingy, wanting to hold hands or press up as close as possible to them. It might be hard to go about your day when an Ohma adherent has their arms around your waist, face pressed to your back or chest, unwilling to let go! Another unusual trait to pop up is their hunting instinct. This seems to come out most strongly around the followers of Ainea and Diacht, where Ohma's predatory instincts cause them to play-stalk and play-hunt their fellow offworlders. It's all in good fun though! Give them a tackle or a tag and the urge to 'chase' seems to go away.
♥ Ainea: The little mouse deity is renowned for her compassion and family devotion, but a little known trait of hers is the need to gather. Whether it be people or things, Aineans will find an overwhelming need to pack-rat and hoard as much stuff as possible. Oddly, things that aren't owned by other people already (such as items from stores or museums) hold very little value to them. But that scarf someone else is wearing? Yoink. That person who catches your eye as they walk down the street? Yup. You're going to be gathering everything you can and everything that catches your eye into a central location - be it your home or some other meaningful place to you - in an attempt to bring together a cozy, happy home. Once you've created your perfect little cozy pile, wouldn't it be nice to just dig in and snooze with all of your favoritest things and people? Of course it would! It just might be hard because people tend to want to go about your lives and you? You'd rather they stay right where they are with you.
♥ Diacht: This is the beginning of the avian god's cycle and when their power is beginning to grow incrementally, but that doesn't seem to be excluding them from the chaos. While known for their honesty and honor, Diacht isn't above their more basic instincts. One of which is an almost comical obsession with anything shiny. What's shiny to a Diacht adherent? Well, that depends on each person. It could literally be a bit of tinsel or metal that glints in the bright early summer sun, or it could be a person with whom you've begun to feel a special connection. Diachtians will feel an urge to rush in and snatch up what catches their eye the most, which could put them at odds with both Aineans and Rawnas trying to hold onto their belongings. Beware of the Ohmans who might be stalking you from the shadows, too. If you manage to successfully make off with your latest prize, where better to stash it (or them) than high up, right? You'll be wanting to take over a high perch in town, which might put you into direct confrontation with the Rawnans as you bicker over who really has the right to claim the town fountain, the research towers, or the newly discovered colosseum as their own.
♥ Rawna (weakest urge): Currently the strongest of the deities, adherents of the draconic god will find these urges the easiest to ignore for the longest possible time. The desire is still there, however, and seeing everyone else go buckwild around you might just trigger something deep within: a sense of territorialism. That's your stuff they're taking! And your people! And hey! That's your house! That's your garden and no one else is allowed inside! The urge to protect and keep what's yours for you and you alone is extremely high this month. Sharing is not caring, thank you very much. In fact, it might be easiest to keep an eye on all that you own if you're also the owner of the highest points in town - the town fountain, the research towers, and the newly discovered colosseum. Rawna adherents will find themselves fighting and bickering among themselves and with the Diacht followers to claim ownership of the highest points of land that they can find. Don't be too violent though! No one likes a sore loser. They'll also want to watch out for the Aineans who might just steal that which you hold dearest.
❥ PROMPT II: What'd You Say To Me?
With the gods so thoroughly distracted by their baser needs, it seems something fairly important to the off-worlders' lives has also gone on the fritz. Randomly throughout the month, characters may find that they suddenly can't understand each other. The universal translation magic that's been holding everything together will randomly cut in and out, like spotty WiFi at a public bus station. You could be in the midst of a conversation and suddenly everything that comes out of your partner's mouth turns to gibberish, or just into their native language which you, unfortunately, don't seem to understand. Speak every language fluently? Have a spell that makes you telepathic? Chances are, it won't work. Whether it's written, spoken, thought or gestured, the language barrier is nigh insurmountable whenever this malady passes over you. Thankfully, as with most things here, if you and your conversation friend decide to touch for awhile, the effects wane and pass on as if nothing had gone wrong at all. Let go and it might come back though, so you best be prepared!
❥ PROMPT III: Gotta Make Money to Spend Money
Clothes in Havenwell for more than just offworlders are starting to become a thing, although the availability of good clothing and custom clothing can still be quite expensive. With natives and non-natives alike trying to vye for the latest fashions and outdo one another for an upcoming competition, what little was available is pretty quickly gone from the shelves, leaving the few tailors in town charging premiums for any new products that are needed. Luckily, the wheels of capitalism don't stop, even in this faraway land, and paid jobs are currently plentiful. If you aren't looking to join in the festivities, don't despair! The dora you earn through these tasks can just as easily be spent on other goods and services as you like. A job board is posted in front of tailors and other shops, advertising the following things that people are willing to pay to get done:
- Research Towers: Attention, Offworlders! We hear your calls for innovative cuisine! Create a recipe using available ingredients in Havenwell (replicated or not) with a friend and describe it in detail for potential use in future replicator recipes. We only require that you and your friend taste test and be able to describe the taste, texture, and feeling this food gives you. Please deliver your completed recipes to Research Tower East. Edible and named recipes, regardless of whether they are utilized or not, will receive dora in exchange!
- City Council: Attention, Offworlders! We have heard that "homesickness" is a thing that many people might be experiencing and we have heard you! Please are paying for people to bring us examples of your home cultures - be it stories, plays, history or something else. Dramatic reenactments, video recordings, and physical recreations are preferred.
- Entertainment District: Attention, Artists! We are experimenting with new synthetic materials that may be useful for your artistic endeavors. Please visit your local museum to pick up a sample pack. Payment for acceptable artistic creations that utilize these new materials in a new and innovative way is being offered. Materials include: new colors of synthetic paints, a more malleable synthetic clay, and a synthetic marble for carving. Offworlder models preferred.
- Business District: Help Wanted! We are looking for delivery drones. Those interested should contact the delivery center. Requirements: be capable of moving quickly, carrying large loads of cargo, efficient, and safe! We need machinery, building supplies, personal packages and more shipped and delivered across all of Havenwell. Most packages currently awaiting delivery will require a minimum of two people to deliver. For those without transport, we are offering a crash course in piloting our newly minted three-wheeled delivery scooters.
Have fun however you like with the setting! Make a network-style toplevel, make up other prompts based on the general setting, go wild. Havenwell is your oyster.
This TDM is for the July application round. If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to the FAQ or to the Mod Question thread below. The reservation round begins on June 29, 2020 at 10:00PM EST and our applications will run from July 2, 2020 to July 9, 2020 from 10:00PM EST to 10:00PM EST.
Business: spoilers okay
He feels himself start to lose his balance, but then something helps him regain his balance. He peeks around the edge of the box to see this newcomer. ]
Huh? Oh, thanks. This needs to go over towards the baths. We can leave it by the entrance. The rest of the supplies are being piled there until they're sorted further.
Re: Business: spoilers okay
The baths. Got it. Lead on, then. [Wherever the baths are but he's still getting his bearings and doesn't want to admit that. And he will just follow in whatever direction Sasuke is going, making sure to keep hold of the box if it slips out of his or Sasuke's grip. If it dropped onto his or Sasuke's feet then well.....it wouldn't be great, to put it mildly.]
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We're almost there, but watch your step. The ground's not as even here.
[ And also the reason why bikes and scooters don't get very far. A lot of the general debris leading to the building has been removed; there was a lot of glass from the broken domed ceiling. However, it's still not completely safe for small vehicles. ]
Oh, and don't touch any vines. They'll grab onto you.
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Unfortunately, Sasuke says "Don't touch any of the vines" just as Cloud happens to step on one, which grabs his leg immediately.].....Shit!
[Luckily, he doesn't lose his balance or drop the box which would have been a disaster but....uh....this isn't good.]
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[ Mentally cursing, Sasuke changes his hold on the box. Whatever's inside can wait on the ground. There are more important matters. The vines have a sedative effect from its pollen if exposed to it for too long. Sasuke doesn't intend to let things get that far.
Having let go of the box, Sasuke readies his large shuriken. He's never seen these things move so fast, or grow this fast. He makes a note to work on trimming everything and possibly trying to find ways to uproot the plants. ]
Brace yourself!
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But unfortunately he can't use it since he's holding the damn box and can do nothing but stamp on the vine. So he just nods, waiting for Sasuke to throw, hoping the shruriken can hit said vine that has a hold on him.]
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Sorry about that. How's your foot?
[ Sasuke comes over to help carry the box again. ]
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Foot's fine. [No damage as far as he's aware.] Thanks for that. Sorry that happened. [The vine didn't startle him enough to drop the box but he still shifts his weight to make sure it's more secure. He glances around, more alert, hoping not to fine more monster vines.]
You said our destination is close by, right?
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Yeah.
[ He nods his head towards a ruined building. A few tarps cover the broken dome to help keep the sun off the restoration workers. They'll be there in a matter of minutes if they don't run into any more surprises. ]
Do you see the one with the broken dome on top? That's the baths.
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Cloud looks curiously at the ruined building and its dome. So this part of the city.....a result of the world dying, maybe? Or something else?
He has to ask as they are moving further towards the dome.] How long as this part of the city been like this? In this state, I mean.
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[ It sounds very far-fetched, and Sasuke wouldn't have believed it had he not been present. ]
And all this used to be outside of it.
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So no one could come here before. Are there any other areas like this in the city?
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[ Sasuke hasn't spent time in the other areas mostly because he volunteered to help restore the baths as something he could do to pass the time. He had experience in repairing walls. It seemed like a good idea. ]
I guess you could consider all this a taste of what you might see beyond the walls.
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[And he turns back towards the baths.]
We dropping this stuff off? [Might as well get it over with before monsters show up, if there are.]
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[ There are a few other boxes already stacked. The repair crew has been busy restocking supplies. ]