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AUGUST TDM.



➛ Welcome to Last Eden's TDM for August! Threads here can be counted as game canon.
➛ Feel free to use the prompts to test out a new character or to try out the game's premise!
➛ The TDM can be used for your application sample, though it is not a requirement.

A DREAM, OF A SOUL AWAKE.

You are asleep. The dreamscape ripples, resolves into a vision of a foreign land, and then a world of pure white. There is the sensation of rising through deep water, and then you find yourself in a room of white marble. Your items may be set on the floor around you, or you could have arrived bare-handed - whichever it is, you'll soon be addressed by a couple of tired-looking people in white coats. It seems they're as confused as you are.


A ➛ After getting a brief introduction to the White Moon and choosing a faction, you will be allowed to leave. It's a whole new world, after all - so why not look around? The architecture of the Administrative Zone is very formal, in high contrast to the Free Market which is practically a riot of colour and wares. Merchants from all four nations peddle their wares here - have a look around, but also keep a watch on your purse. Some things can be quite expensive.


B ➛ As you head out of the Administrative Zone's gates, a flash of light catches your eye. The sun-crystal is reflected quite brightly in the window of a nearby building, almost dazzling you - and in that instant you see someone behind you in the street. A youth with white hair and grey clothing, oddly familiar. You blink, and he's gone. Maybe he was never there at all.


TO THE STARS, WE ENTRUST OUR DIRECTION.

The money given to every new foreigner is limited. It seems you will be expected to earn your keep from now on, either through tradecraft or through offering your services to the populace. If taking on small contracts isn't your thing, each faction also has bounties up for the taking. After all, you carry a surprising resistance to the miasma that lurks outside the city walls. Why not put it to use?


C ➛ Fancy taking a ride on a dragon? The roostkeepers of the Ice faction are friendly and will allow you to interact with their charges as long as you're respectful of their boundaries. The older dragons will merely gaze at you pensively, but the youngsters are always up for a game of catch or two. There's also the option of dragon taxi if you wish to travel between regions. If you can fork out the coin, they'll send you across the Moon in the fastest time possible.

D ➛ The inland Sea is abuzz with activity at this time of the year. While the seasonal variations are dampened inside the Moon ship, that hasn't stopped the natives from hanging out at the beach. The Blood faction's side has plenty of revelry, with fireworks set off at night and grilled fish stalls set up along the waterfront. Some of the food on offer may carry potent effects, however - the shamans are used to ingesting enhanced wines, but are you?

E ➛ If you've let slip the fact that you're from another world, you may soon gain some fans. Some natives will be curious and wish to interview you, but others may have more shady intentions. It can be hard to distinguish well-wishers from kidnappers - if you're being cornered by a few very earnest folk, it might be time to run.

F ➛ The roostkeepers will let you ride one of their older dragons if you are going to the Badlands on an exploration mission. It's a desolate landscape barren and devoid of all plant life, but such rocks might hide valuable treasures. Strange ores and crystals jut out of rock formations about a mile or two outside the city walls. Even map information will fetch you some reward from your faction. But don't venture out too far, or your resistance may wear off and leave you at the mercy of the elements.


G ➛ Wildcard! Feel free to utilize minor NPCs if needed. If you have any questions about the setting, direct them towards the FAQ.

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lostinshadows: ([35])

[personal profile] lostinshadows 2017-08-27 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Of course it's Hibiki.

He sighs, a hand reaching up to cover his face.]


...I met her actually. Seen her around here,, actually.

[It's better than explaining he was friends with Hibiki in a really weird way back in another world.]
lyorning: (Default)

Re: whoops you didn't see that...

[personal profile] lyorning 2017-08-27 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"I will point any other such people in your direction," Aerich said. "But you are correct. I am from Dragaera, not these Three Worlds of which you speak."

But he can sympathize with being a stranger, not just a foreigner but a different species.
lyorning: (Default)

[personal profile] lyorning 2017-08-27 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I see no other means of sustenance and they do not seem to be my enemies.

[Which means, Aerich can't exactly go around stealing supplies. In truth, he doesn't much care for that even in war, but at least it is within the bounds of honor.]

If I find they have, in fact, abducted us and merely pretend otherwise, that would be a different matter entirely. Or if they had designs on my home Empire.
priforprince: (leave)

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-08-27 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Your history sounds lived on a lavish scale.

[ Yes, she is not opposed to this person. He talks like the sorts of lines she's assigned in movies.

Hibiki can appreciate the notion of such ideals being real, in some other world. ]
lyorning: (Default)

[personal profile] lyorning 2017-08-27 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
In truth, my own life since my youth has been very orderly, save for the last few years. But I am a duke, which means I have obligations even in times of peace.

[Never mind that for a good third of his life, there wasn't an Emperor to have obligations to. Aerich still had vassal-lords and vassals to lead, and a sense of honor rooted in the bedrock that required he acted like there was someone over him. He probably had an account book listing how much back taxes his lands owned the Emperor and a payment plan (given that much of it had been in goods, rather than coin).]
priforpalps: (natu)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-08-27 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Hibiki-san's come here, as well...?

[ Fuwari thinks about this. She begins to look very worried.

Then she wipes that away in favor of smiling instead. ]
I'd better search for her. You're very comfortable now, I know, but would you be willing to help me?

[ That was to the dragon. Who stands up and lowers its head so Fuwari can begin climbing on. ] Thank you so much!

[ She's barefoot, by the way. ]
lostinshadows: ([21])

[personal profile] lostinshadows 2017-08-27 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, hold on.

[He quickly walks over to her.]

Don't you need shoes before you go find her?
afullmoon: (after I count)

[personal profile] afullmoon 2017-08-28 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
Not in the least. They'd be meat on a hoof.

[He shrugs, not seeming offended or insulted. In the end he goes for:]

Good. If we were having to deal with something like that-especially something that needed or wanted to eat even one groundlings a day, as you call them-they'd have no chance.

I dunno what fraction you're from, but I don't care. I say we should enter into an agreement.
scarsolderthanyou: (thinking)

[personal profile] scarsolderthanyou 2017-08-28 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
"Seems like they pulled us from all over." Stone had always thought his world large enough and varied enough on its own, without considering other worlds with other people in them. But now... well, he'd certainly had to. "Got to wonder how they managed something like that."
scarsolderthanyou: (skeptical)

[personal profile] scarsolderthanyou 2017-08-28 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
Spring.

[He snorts, as if finding that amusing. He's not about to turn down backup, though. After all, he doesn't know what else he might run into-- and if Chika is lying, an agreement means he can maybe keep an eye on him.]

But that shouldn't matter. I can get anywhere on this flying rock if I need to. So if you find someone killing people, you let me know, and I'll do the same.
priforprince: (greet)

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-08-28 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ah, so that's what Hibiki's responding to. Nobility. She knew it had to be something. She's a narcissist genius, etc, etc. ]

All the more reason they should have welcomed you. This oversight must be addressed.

[ Considering. ]

To which area are you headed?
priforpalps: (yay)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-08-28 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Fuwari is now straddling this dragon at the base of its neck, shifting in place to make sure her seat is secure. She wouldn't want Dragon-san to have to worry too much about her safety while they should be focused on flying. ] It's quite all right! I'm used to this from the Palps.

[ So very untroubled. Shikyoin Hibiki's barefoot friend.

From the Palps. ]
lostinshadows: ([89])

[personal profile] lostinshadows 2017-08-28 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
["From the Palps."

From the Palps."

Here he thought it was just Hibiki, but given how bright this little girl has gotten, he gets the feeling it's more than that.]


...It's still dangerous to just go out like that.
priforpalps: (sweatdrop)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-08-28 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Dragon-san is sure to be very careful.

[ Dragon-san preens somewhat at this show of good faith, and then hunches down as if preparing for sudden movement. ]
afullmoon: (hang me)

[personal profile] afullmoon 2017-08-28 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
Heh. Fitting.

[Chika doesn't say his faction just yet, but-well. Stone might be able to handle it by himself usually, but he'd rather have backup-and another pair of eyes. Even if they don't really know each other or have a good reason to trust each other either.]

I think if it's a big enough threat, either of us can back the other up, anywhere.But I'll let you know, and if I haven't taken them down myself by the time you get there?

[He shrugs.]

We'll do it together. Deal?
lostinshadows: ([16])

[personal profile] lostinshadows 2017-08-28 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Just, ah, be careful.

[He steps off to the side.]

I don't want Hibiki getting on me if you get hurt or something.
scarsolderthanyou: (smile)

[personal profile] scarsolderthanyou 2017-08-28 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Stone's smile has a bit more teeth than most might. It sounds good, to him.]

Deal. Now tell me what faction you're in so I know where to find you. I've been told communication between the factions isn't always easy.

[He'd be tempted to set up some kind of messenger service, but he knows he'd get bored and annoyed with the petty things he'd have to deliver.]
priforpalps: (pleased)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-08-29 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
You're welcome to come along, too!

[ She speaks to the next-largest dragon standing closest to Lavi. ] Would you give him a ride?

[ You can practically see this dragon's heart melting when she smiles at it. ]
lostinshadows: ([50])

[personal profile] lostinshadows 2017-08-29 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
[F-Fuwari, please.

He turns to the dragon beside him, almost sure he can feel a bead of sweat going down his cheek.]


Are you sure?
lyorning: (Default)

[personal profile] lyorning 2017-08-29 01:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"I am not much of a sorcerer," Aerich said, "so I couldn't speculate." He had learned a bit of the theory as part of his education, but had no desire to delve deeper. And given the power source for Dragaeran sorcery was anchored firmly to the world, he would not be using what little he did know here.
lyorning: (Default)

[personal profile] lyorning 2017-08-29 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, all right, yes, but Aerich did conceded that he hadn't made a formal introduction and he was wearing his traveling clothing. While he was use to the Dragaeran system of caste-like Houses making his status recognizable by his features, he was willing to allow that foreigners wouldn't know that without an introduction. One shouldn't fault others for their ignorance.]

In truth, I had merely wished to see the city at the moment. But, as you say, I should make an introduction to the local government.

[One couldn't expect royalty to drop everything for a mere duke who was not a formal representative of Her Majesty, but they or their advisers generally did like to know about such things. Thoguh Aerich couldn't imagine any trouble following him here.]
priforprince: (throne)

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-08-29 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
It never hurts to announce one's presence, no.

[ Hibiki's idea of "introductions to the local government" tend to be "proclamations that she's taking over, at least in name and regarding anything she happens to particularly care about". ]

Perhaps I'll follow your example.

[ Employment agencies being in short supply, etc. ]
priforpalps: (yay)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-08-29 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
It'll probably be nice for them to stretch their wings.

[ The dragon Fuwari's on certainly looks ready to go. And its handler is looking over, checking their purse. This young lady did...not yet pay for a dragon taxi...correct...? ]
lostinshadows: ([16])

[personal profile] lostinshadows 2017-08-29 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[....Sighing, he goes to pay the dragon taxi himself.

It'd be wrong of him to have her pay.

Wandering back, he pats his dragon's neck before he climbs on.]
priforpalps: (echo)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-08-29 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ...Strange. Why would anyone need to do that in order to fly on a dragon? Flight, for dragons, seems like something perfectly natural.

Fuwari will not let it bother her, however. Instead, she pats her dragon(-san's) neck. ]
Shall we go?

[ Yes, the dragon decides. Yes, we shall go. He launches himself into the air with a mighty flap, hurtling towards the sky awfully fast for such a large creature.

Fuwari, on his back, just laughs... ]

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