spacedragons | 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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[The young dragon sniffs Stone's hand before it bumps its snout against his palm.

Lavi's expression softens a bit.]

Just one of the young ones here. Afraid I wasn't able to get a name out from one of the ones in charge, though. [He looks at the dragon with something akin to softness in his eye.]

[Stone contentedly scratches at the softer scales under its muzzle. He's rather fond of the dragons himself, at least in that they're the only other creatures around that seem able to fly like he is.]

And what about yours? I'm assuming you have a name, at least.

[That being directed at the boy, of course.]

Lavi.

[He tilts his head a bit in order to look at the other.]

And yours?

Stone.

[Yes, like the rock. And given how gray all over he is, it even rather fits.]

You live here? Grow up here?

[He's had some conversations with natives, but not all that many. He hasn't been here long yet.]

It's fitting.

[But in a way, he supposes that it seems rather...suitable for his new acquaintance.

At the same time, he's still trying to adjust to the place as well, so he shakes his head.]

No, found myself here.

[Stone makes a mildly annoyed noise.]

Same here. Not that I expect you're surprised by that.

[There aren't any other shapeshifters here that he's found, and he's certainly been looking.]

Someone has to know more than they're telling about it.

Not really.

[It does seem like there's been a plethora of people coming in lately, really.

He frowns a bit.]

Managed to have any luck in that area?

Not really. Everyone acts like they're as baffled as we are. Though usually less annoyed.

[While Stone is trying to make the best of the situation, he's still grumpy about not being with his court, where he belongs.]

Probably means we just haven't found the ones responsible yet.

[Or so he hopes.]

[He lets out a soft huff.]

If we haven't stumbled across any one of them by now, who knows if we'd get to find them at all.

[Stone's eyes narrow a bit, and he says grimly:]

I don't give up easily. I'm sure there are people here higher up the hierarchy that we haven't met yet.

[That gets Lavi to smile grimly.]

There are, plenty, I'm sure. The knowledge of the four factions aren't exactly something to miss either.

That's probably important. Politics are usually behind everything.

[Even in small villages, or small courts, politics never went away.]

...When hasn't politics been involved in anything?

[Stone snorts in agreement.]

Never, in my experience. And I have lots of experience. So it's just a matter of finding out what the politics here are, and what people are trying to get.

[Lavi thinks for a bit, back straightening.]

Getting that sort of information is easier than trying to find out the cause. Finding the politicians in each faction, or simply getting any sort of information on them, would be better than us having to struggle and going in blind.

AUGUST TDM.

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