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Welcome to the Test Drive Meme for [community profile] escordvi! Anyone can participate in the test drive, regardless of invite eligibility. Just keep in mind that only those who have received invitations from the mods can actually reserve on June 24th and apply on July 1st. Our EMP/ATP can be found here.

For your toplevel, please include the following: Character Name | Canon | Armada Choice | TDM (IF TDMING). Current players can use the same header, just without the "TDM" label. We do require those who are TDMin'g to include the label so other players can distinguish between others.

For everyone's convenience, TDM threads can be carried over in game if you wish! If you are still unsure which armada to place your character, you can play it a bit loose and vague in the TDM and make retroactive changes if you carry over the threads. The log itself is set to cover starting from June 16th until the end of the month. Characters will appear at random intervals during this time rather than all at once, so players have some more flexibility on how much more adjusted they are for someone else.

If you have any question about the TDM, comment here. If you have questions about the game in general, please comment to the Game Info.

TOPLEVEL DIRECTORY (Updated Month 06/19)
TEST SAILORS:
Baldur's Gate 3 - Shadowheart | Corsair
Claire Redfield - Resident Evil | Paladin
Dragon Ball - Son Goten | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Aerith Gainsborough | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Yuffie Kisaragi | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Rufus Shinra | Paladin
Final Fantasy XIV - Krile Baldesion | Corsair
Genshin Impact - Arlecchino | Corsair
Golden Sun - Felix | Corsair
Hazbin Hotel - Angel Dust | Corsair
Hazbin Hotel - Charlie Morningstar | Paladin
Honkai Starrail - Firefly | Undecided
Lies of P - Sophia | Undecided
My Hero Academia - Neito Monoma | Paladin
Over the Garden Wall - Wirt | Undecided
Red vs Blue - Dexter Grif | Corsair
The Case Study of Vanitas - Noé Archiviste | Paladin
The Case Study of Vanitas - Vanitas | Corsair
The School for Good and Evil - Agatha of the Woods Beyond | Undecided


CURRENT MEMBERS:
Azur Lane - Enterprise | Paladin
Baldur's Gate 3 - Karlach | Corsair
Chainsaw Man - Denji | Corsair
Daria - Daria Morgendorffer | Corsair
Fallen Hero - Sidestep | Corsair
Fate/Grand Order - Sakata Kintoki | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Reno | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Cloud Strife | Paladin
Final Fantasy XVI - Jill Warrick | Corsair
Final Fantasy XVI - Cidolfus Telamon | Corsair
Final Fantasy: Type-0 - Rem Tokimiya | Corsair
Genshin Impact - Kaveh | Paladin
Genshin Impact - Dehya | Corsair
Granblue Fantasy - Eustace | Corsair
Jujutsu Kaisen - Satoru Gojo | Corsair
Kingdom Hearts - Roxas | Paladin
Legend of Zelda - Zelda | Paladin
Mass Effect - Garrus Vakarian | Paladin
My Hero Academia - Katsuki Bakugou | Paladin
Original Character - Darin Altway | Corsair
Persona 5 - Ren Amamiya | Corsair
Ranma 1/2 - Ranma Saotome | Corsair
Tales of Zesteria - Sorey | Paladin




GETTING STARTED

This section can be timed for any time after June 16th until the end of the month, which includes during the current event. These prompts are to benefit those TDMing, but this portion can be handwaved instead and serve as a reference for players to know what their character will have experienced and learned on arrival.

STARTER SHIPS There are two ships that serve as starting ships for each armada: Stormbringer for the Corsairs, and Royal Fortune for the Paladins. There are various ways new arrivals—or riftfarers as they will be called, among other creative names—will appear on or by these ships. The crews for both ships will also seem a bit odd to some, as it is a mix of humans and various animal folk, non-humans that look more animal than human. Some just look like large versions of their smaller counterparts. From birds, to seals, to even bears, there is no shortage of interesting faces and people on these ships.



🚪 Random room. It could be empty, filled with crates or supplies; down in the hull where the livestock are kept; have the luck to awaken in a bed...or the misfortune of that bed already occupied; somewhere in the kitchens; in the bathroom—any room! Now let's hope the doors can open or someone may have to try and ask for help. Or jump through the porthole if there is one and it's above water.
On deck. If not in the ship itself, another possible spot to wake up to is somewhere on the maindeck. If they're lucky, they're on the deck itself. More unfortunate souls may find themselves caught in the sails or netting, the crow's nest, or on the top of the masts. Someone should be able to help, right? Or catch.
🌊 In the water. The most unlucky sods will find themselves appearing in mid-air just past the ship and plummeting straight into the water. Good news, there's always someone on the look out for such a thing and calls for help to throw a lifesaver get the rowboat will be made. Are there sharks? Well... ...Are there?

However the new riftfarers arrive, they will be poorly clothed, practically rags or loose uniforms depending on the ship. Fortunately, veteran crewmates will guide them, escorting them to a room with a strange typewriter in it. After typing their name, the typewriter will magically continue and type by itself at a fast pace until it dings and rolls out the paper. This paper will have the following information:



Name and Shellphone ID (journalname)
Armada (Corsair or Paladin, will match the starter ship)
Cabin Number for their personal cabin on the starter ship
Apartment Address for their personal address at their base armada location
• A basic map of the starting locations in Eltrut, including written directions (continued in the Eltrut section)
• A basic map of where they can find a chest with their original clothes and belongings (this will be different for every person and will be anywhere either on the starter ship or on Eltrut—players can be creative here).

After that, the crewmate will do their best to explain the basics of how they got here, what's going on, and what they'll need to do to live in Escordvi while they are here, giving them a small leather pouch with money. They will be reaching Eltrut soon, so the crewmate will suggest they look around, meet the others who have arrived. Even from their distance, they will be able to see the giant sea turtle that serves as Eltrut's leviathan.


ON ELTRUT Once in Eltrut, the new riftfarers will be greeted by several birdfolk who will be happy to give tours to those who may need them. Otherwise, anyone is free to roam as they please and will have a map for the following main places they should visit.



🐚 Microshell. The first stop that is encouraged will be Microshell, the main store to acquire their own personal Shellphone. The paper they received on their starter ship will have their ID and the staff at the store will set them up, explaining how the device and the network works.
✒️ Inkwave, Tattoo Parlor. The next stop is Inkwave, a tattoo parlor run by a very burly but friendly octopus, Knistej. Here everyone receives their own unique magic tattoo, allowing anyone to cast specific single element spells and other magic. Note: tattoos are required before anyone will be able to use their original magical abilities.
📜 MANTA office. The final stop is the MANTA office, where all the request, mission, and task notices are posted. Each armada has their own branch office for armada specific notices as well. A great place to find jobs to earn some cash so they don't stay a hobo forever.



LATROMMI

Latrommi, a beautiful, lush heart-shaped island renowned for its beautiful beaches and perfect weather, making it the perfect paradise for romantic getaways. When docking on Latrommi travelers are greeted with a small beachside town that has been built into the side of the beach and tropical mountainscape. Boardwalks, wooden bridges and ladders connect the shops and buildings for a nice walking experience. There are shops, taverns, rooms for rent, bard performances and more. The town also boasts of their special coffee or wine bath spa that is said to put some pep back into your step too. Although there is a discount promotion currently in place, those who wish to stay at the beachfront resort can also opt to help locals as a way to "pay" for their stay.

Exploring any of the beaches on the island is encouraged! But there are some warnings to be wary about while exploring the sandy beaches. Some of the beaches are rumored to make people feel like they are ten years younger while some of the beaches make them feel as if they are ten years older. No one knows how these time lapses affect the body and mind. But other than that, enjoy some of the simpler beaches that are just fun in the sun and seashell collecting all day long, no strings attached. Don’t forget the swimsuit!



🐤 Bird watching. Like many tropical islands, Latrommi is home to hundreds of exotic bird species. They are colorful as they are magnificent and range from common sights to rarer species like the Golden Seagull. Anyone savvy to bird watching can pick up a sticker book and try to mark off and collect each one. Some say if one is able to spot the Rainbow Huma Bird, one of the legendary guardians of the island, they will be granted a month’s worth of luck and love.
🐗 Some beasties. The island is home to several land and water creatures that aren’t found on other islands or leviathans as well. People are welcome to try their hand at capturing a cute blanket octopus that will snuggly wrap around their body, fish up a blood-sucking vampire squid that is apparently a tasty delicacy, or fight off some aggressive goblin sharks. Or take a crack at hunting down one of the many wild boars in the area that have massive tusks as sharp as swords.
Beauty pools. Various pools of water are scattered all over the island that seem to have a healing property to them. Many of them will rejuvenate skin or energize the body after a nice long soak. Anyone who takes a dip will feel smooth and hydrated after a swim in one of the many mineral pools or exfoliated and fresh after a soak in one of the mud baths too. Soak it up!
🐚 Hidden cove. Scattered around the island are small, hidden coves just waiting to be uncovered. They haven’t been explored in years so they could be rich in old treasures to find. Go digging and find ancient coins, rare shiny seashells or a hidden cache of special pirate’s rum. Some might even have buried gemstones that can be found. Or maybe a fancy relic or two?
🐴 Male seahorses. In this world, seahorses are horses that can be ridden like mounts in the sea. Around this time of the year, the male seahorses that have given birth to their babies have now migrated to Latrommi to grow and thrive. The waters are littered with hundreds of baby seahorses that can be played with in the ocean water. Play with them or teach them to become rideable mounts themselves. Or just give them snacks of shrimp and fish.

For those who wish to have a bit more privacy, be it for a romantic tryst or just somewhere peaceful to relax, there are a number of places one can find. Beaches, coves, grottos, groves, even caves in the mountain side. While there are wild animals, there are not too many aggressive beasts, so just take the usual care when venturing through. There are also a number of private cabins and cabanas that one can find. Some are for rent, some free to use, and some already occupied so be sure to knock!

Strangely enough, small and rare flower patches of Ethereal Emberblooms also appear on the island. Odd because the flowers themselves should only be able to survive on Elah. So, how did they get here? Sadly, they will wither and die by the end of the month.


FYRE FESTIVAL

Ever since the first sighting, Latrommi hosts the Fyre Festival every June, an event in tribute to their patron and mythical bird, the quetzal, Eternia. It is said that he will bless any marriage on this island, and anyone who sees the end of the Festival with a feather in their hand will be gifted by Eternia with eternal love and a happy family. That is what makes June the most popular month for weddings, and couples—both human and even inter-species!— from far and wide visit Latrommi not only to celebrate, but to wed with the hopes that Eternia will smile down upon their union.

The festival boasts all kinds of activities to try out with a friend or even a loved one, with different food stalls available to try out the local delicacies. Be careful, the Latrommians love their food spicy! There is also beer and grog available along the beaches and in many of the seaside taverns.

To kick off the festivities this year, the people of Latrommi are putting on a stage play about a recent tale of love and betrayal that has been going around, based on the newest hit that all the bards are singing across the land: Tempest Hearts. It is a story of two lovers, Karura, the Queen of Harpies and Indra, the Lord of Lightning who have recently had a bit of a spat, and their fight has taken them out to sea where they create violent storms.

Tempest Hearts, a Tale of Two Gods:
In the world where the sky meets the sea,
A love once prospered, fiery and free.
Karura, Queen of Wind and Flight,
And Indra, Lord of Lightning's might.

So in love, she would grow wings,
With every kiss, the winds would sing.
But whispers of betrayal spread,
Karura’s heart was filled with dread.

Indra, with a heart so true,
His love like thunder, a spark that grew.
He sought to shield her from the fray,
But fate’s cruel hand pushed her away.

Over the ocean, a fight so fierce,
The skies do roar, the seas do pierce.
Karura’s tears in stormy squalls,
Indra’s fury, thunder calls.

Misunderstood, his noble quest,
To guard his love, his very best.
But wounds of doubt and sorrow deep,
Turned love to storms that do not sleep.

Yet truth was found within the stars,
Their hearts began to heal the scars,
Karura saw his love so pure,
And Indra’s heart, she did secure.

Oh, tempest hearts, once torn apart,
Now healed by love, a brand new start.
Across the ocean’s endless blue,
Their journey ends in love renewed.

Their hands entwined, the storm did cease,
A love reborn, their souls at peace.
Begone the wind and lightning's feud,
Their love now calm, forever true.

So sail the seas, oh mariners brave,
For now the winds and waves behave.
In skies once stormy, clear and bright,
Rest Karura and Indra, in love's flight.


Throughout the festival, those with acting chops may be asked to take to the stage and act out their rendition of this story, and improvisation is more than encouraged! Take on the role of Karura or Indra and help spin this tale of betrayal and love renewed with a partner.



🦚 Feather exchange. When the festival begins, all festival goers are given a single blue feather. This feather is meant to signify a bond between two people when given to someone else. By the end of the festival, give this feather to another person to express that they mean something special, either platonically or romantically. Just remember, each participant is only given one blue feather to give to someone else.
💍 Wedding/Couples rings. Whether looking for something nice or needing them for a wedding, there is a current special on matching rings for couples! However, little do people know, they have been enchanted to fuse together, forcing people to hold hands. The only way to get them off? Exchange heartfelt vows to one another.
💥 Coal walking. One of the many challenges during the festival is barefooted coal walking! Resist the heat and walk across a bed of hot coals, and even try partnering up with someone to see how fast the challenge can be completed together. Alternatively, races are encouraged! No cheating with special abilities allowed!
👗 Corset competition. Any pirate worth their salt knows how to fashion and wear a corset. This year, there is a little competition to see who can tie a corset the tightest and wear it the longest without passing out. They can be tied solo or around a partner. Get those strings pulled and cinch in those ribs. Just don’t forget to breathe. Alternatively, those who have survived the corset tying competition could try the corset untying competition too. People are now challenged to get them off as fast as possible. No tools or tricks are allowed to be used. Only hands, toes and mouth. Animal folk are more than welcome to use their claws too.
🍰 Cake eating. There is a cake-eating contest to see who can eat the most cake, but with a twist! Partners must feed each other cake at the same time, so pair up and see who can eat more to win! Or just enjoy eating the free cake with someone.
🐦Hot ones. Sit down with a partner for this test on the stomach. The challenge is to eat a massive plate of spicy hot wings! The catch is that each time their partner is to eat an increasingly spicier hot wing, they must answer a question about themselves first. Ask a question, eat more spicy hot wings, and see who can last the longest without crying or dying for a mug of milk.

Like many festivals, there is a plethora of music and dance to participate in. Grab a partner and dance the night away, or participate in a dance partner swap where everyone is swapped with a random dance partner they might have never met before. There is also ribbon dancing where partners are tied together using a long red ribbon. Once they are all tangled up the ribbon will only completely loosen and untie once the pair manages to share a kiss on the mouth or the cheek, or if they confess a special thought to one another. Finally, for those who want something a little more exciting, fire dancing is a traditional dance where dancers take up long staves that are lit on both ends with torch-fire. Use these staves to dance and move to the music, creating an intricate glow of firelight in the night.


WEDDING WRECKERS

ALL PROMPTS IN THIS SECTION ARE WORTH 4 PTS.

While Latrommi wishes everyone their beautiful "happily ever after," there are those who wish the opposite, either jealous of those who manage to find their happiness or just revel in the chaos and thrill of ruining the lives of others. Thus wedding crashers have always been a problem, leading to increased security over the years.

However, this year there is a group called Captain Salt's Lonely Hearts Crew that has gone beyond simple disruption to outright bride and groom kidnapping. Some are done for ransom, others have a personal vendetta towards the couples. So far all victims have been rescued unharmed, but there is a fear that things could turn for the worst. Already there have been reported murders and attacks on those suspected of having affairs or adultery on their loved ones, and Captain Salt's crew is high on the list of suspects.

Various operations are underway to try and undermine the group as well as find the ringleaders and put a stop to it once and for all. This will require as much help from both Paladins and Corsairs as possible. However, there is tension between the two groups as Paladins suspect the Corsairs for the more heinous crimes while Corsairs counter this smells like something an overzealous justice loving Paladin would do.

IMPORTANT NOTE: while the prompts are written in the perspective of people helping save the victims, it is possible for characters to deliberately cause chaos. Whether they are for the Lonely Hearts Crew's cause or just want to mess with people, they can serve as antagonists for the prompts instead instead.



OPERATION: FAKE WEDDING. To try and capture those involved, volunteers are asked to either switch with real, targeted couples or host elaborate fake weddings. Some may have both individuals or only have one replaced with a fake. All replacements will try to look as close to the original as possible, but to help with the brides, they will have long, thick veils to help obscure their faces. For fake grooms, they will have hats or temporary magical glamor. Those who wish to act as security will also be disguised as attending guests or staff.

👗 Dress your best. Of course, no one will be getting through this without dressing their absolute best. While the tailors would prefer if the outfits are not destroyed, they see this as an advertisement opportunity and will dress volunteers into their dream dress or suit. No one will leave until they say "yes" to that dress!
🍰 Surprise cake. One "hiding" spot a guard may try to use is a fake wedding cake. Hidden in a large box disguised as an elaborate six-tiered wedding cake, it's the perfect place to spring out the moment trouble arrives. Just be careful because some may be fooled and try to take a stab for a slice.
💐 Flower toss. The flowers are enchanted to burst into different colored paint to help mark disruptors should they be jostled or knocked over. …And anyone else for that matter. No one said this was the best idea.
⚔️ Vicious engagements. Once the would-be wedding crashers and kidnappers appear, the silk gloves are off and weapons are out! Try and capture as many as possible to be taken in for interrogation.




OPERATION: RESCUE. While it's ideal to stop anyone from getting kidnapped at all, there are some who are assigned to be deliberately taken. In this situation, the kidnapped will have a small, special feather attached to their outfit in some way that can be released to discreetly fly off and release an "SOS" flare of sorts. Just be careful as they will be taken deep into the surrounding forest, sometimes even as far as the mountains or out to sea…

🔍 Follow the signal. Upon seeing the flare, volunteers of the rescue group must now venture through the island and find the target location. Upon reaching the location, it's time to clear out the villains and capture them to return for proper punishments. However…
⁉️ Rescued affair!? Some of these acts of bride- or groomnapping is actually a twisted gesture of "romance" from the kidnapper, wishing to steal them away either to save them from an undesired marriage or a one last desperate attempt to win them over. Some are genuine with pure feelings and revelations of marriage, the victim wishing to flee with their secret lover. Others are clearly mad and the victim wants nothing to do with them. Perhaps there's an even bigger story. Will the rescuers help? Or stick with the job?
🏃 Escape. Forget waiting to be rescued, if it's possible to break out and deal with the kidnappers and escape, there's no one to stop them. Maybe there are other victims from previous kidnappings there that need help or could assist.




OPERATION: INFILTRATION. For those who want to try their hand and infiltrate Captain Salt's Lonely Crew, then they must somehow convince the members they want in. Or just volunteer like a mercenary and be paid for it. All they have to do is express disgust or anger towards weddings and they're pretty much in. A sob story filled with heartbreak will do, too. Note: these prompts can tie in to the other sections.

🗡️ Affair most foul. Rather than crash weddings, some are assigned to attack, even kill certain individuals who are said to be committing affairs or adultery. The problem is there is little evidence to prove it and the descriptions of the targets are vague at best. This results in mistaken identities. (Player options are 1) commit to the assignment and attack the target; 2) try and save the target; 3) be mistaken as the target.)
🎻 Bad Boy/Girl Band. One group uses enchanted instruments to either freeze or put everyone to sleep. Destroy the instruments without giving away their true identity.
🥷 "Kidnapping." Knowing the intended target, those who have infiltrated the group can try and reach the target first and prevent them from being taken.
🛑 Words of persuasion. Perhaps the salty crew members can be persuaded away from crashing a wedding. Is the one leading the crash someone whose heart was broken by one of the couples? Do they have a personal vendetta? Or is there another story here?


Those looking into the murders will also be tasked in finding and recovering missing bodies, though this will not be for the faint of heart. Some clearly were personal and quite gruesome. As for any bases or hideouts used for the kidnappings, once found permission is granted to destroy whatever is there and bring in all members. There are many of them, with clues to where Captain Salt's location is… However, Captain Salt will remain elusive for a time. For now, any clues to who and where Captain Salt could possibly go will be collected (player submission).


QUESTS

The current MANTA Board is available, but we have a couple of additional quests that are specific for the event! Teaming up is of course encouraged, no matter what the affiliation. You can assume they acquired some kind of ship for the quests out at sea, either the starter ship or some other ship heading out there. All quests will be worth 4 points.



The Shiny Exchange
Eltrut

The Crow's Nest, a group of local corsairs working out of Eltrut, is planning a unique get-together where everyone dresses up as crows by wearing all black and bringing their best shiny trinkets to the mini event. Inspired by a local folklore hero—a crow version of Robin Hood—the event will honor the person with the best shiny trinket with the title of Crow Hero. Gather together with other crows and trade shiny trinkets to your heart's desire. While there can be multiple winners of who has the best shiny trinkets, only the person with the shiniest items of all can be the Crow Hero. Feel free to play puzzle games and card games with other local crows as well, it's all about meeting with the locals.


Sacabuffbaspis
Everywhere

The sacabambaspis fish is very popular in and around all the islands and leviathans. Lately, it appears someone has been making a mass amount of sacabambaspis merchandise including mugs, keychains, stuffed plush toys and painted posters of the strange-looking fish. But someone has also put up several paper posters of a very muscular and beefy looking sacabambaspis man all over the place which has deterred the fish's popularity (or in some cases made it more "popular" with certain groups of people with certain tastes...). Help the shopkeepers by taking down the buff-looking posters of the sacabambaspis man so that the sacabambaspis fish can retain its wholesome image. Unfortunately, the more posters you take down, the more get put up but... Do your best anyway.


That Much Hoppier
Naughtilust

Hasn't anyone ever told you not to lick toads and frogs? There's a strange trend going around Naughtilust where brothel goers have started to lick special frogs for the delightful little buzz it gives the licker. Licking these special frogs tastes like candy but the happy and hallucinogenic effects that come from licking the frogs is what everyone is after. If you lick a frog you might feel like rocks are popping in your mouth or you'll be able to see colors start to change or swap. Most importantly, it makes the licker feel so, so happy. So happy that you could kiss anyone! Dance with anyone! Strip off your clothes and jump in the ocean! Anyone on Naughtilust is more than welcome to try licking frogs to see what will happen to them. It'll only cost you a small amount of coins to do it.






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SHADOWHEART | BALDUR'S GATE 3 | CORSAIR | TDM

[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-19 06:21 am (UTC)(link)

Arrival



A. On Deck


[ The clothing provided was... less than ideal. Her shredded shirt bared almost as much as it covered but it was at least strategic in how it did so, the fates of fashion were kind in that. Her trousers were ragged strips somewhere between thigh and calf making them little more than small clothes of thicker material.

She would deal with that until she could find her own clothing, which she had been told would be somewhere, eventually. Until then she had .... this.

A raggedy pair of sandals that tied to her feet with an itchy twine. She made a face as she took small steps trying to break in the shoes on the deck of The Stormbringer]


I have angered some god of aesthetics at some point, I know it.




Latrommi



B. Some beasties


[ Having one tadpole in her head made her disinclined to seek out more of its tentacled brethren, but she did love a good fish dish and had heard whispers of the vampire squid.]

If you're one of Astarion's kin, you're doubly welcome on my plate.

[ She waded in, all but the most necessary of clothing left on the shore, she stepped out not too far for comfort. Net and spear were not her usual gear, but she was told they were suited to catching the illusive little red creature. She would have preferred a spell that might flush out the beast but that wasn't her choice this was a traditional hunt and must be done the traditional way.

Shadowheart had been told to look for the glow and she'd know that was her prey, but after two hours of stalking, she had yet to see even a hint of the creature. Soaked to her knees and with the sun quickly setting she would have to decide to give up soon, perhaps someone else had better luck or could offer her tips?]


Are you having any luck over there?


C. Ethereal Emberblooms


[It took hours of walking and searching for the occasional beds of crimson flowers. The flamelike quality of the blossoms was hard to miss in dim light but the bright light of day was less conspicuous. Still, she was determined she would find the flowers, the small basket that swung in the crook of her arm already carried several pretty native blooms but not the one she sought yet.

Not until she crested the large hill on the westmost crescent hook of the beach. There was a small but flourishing be of living fire, red petals veined with yellow. It reminded her of... ]


They aren't Night Orchids, but look at how lovely they are.

[The descriptions of the Ethereal Emberblooms were not a bit exaggerated. Shadowheart gathered a bouquet and added it to her basket, intent on returning for the festivities. Ready to share a bloom if asked. ]



Fyre Festival


D. Corset competition


[She was already slender, that was a good start to corsetting. Being half-elven added a certain degree of flexibility and a lithe build. Why not take part in the corsetry competition? It wasn't exactly an item she had chosen before, but it was similar enough that she slid easily into the cream canvas and whalebone and used her long deft fingers to pull the ties the first cinching.

As it warmed to her body she would tighten it down twice more until it was as snug as she could stand. Her waist whittled to a narrow dip between the rise of her bust and the swell of her hips. Win or not, she was making several hells of a showing. ]




Wedding wreckers


E. Dress your best.


[She relished the chance to shed the shabby clothing provided for her by the ship and don something a bit more fitting. Tailors minced and eyed her as they took measures and held this color or that to her skin. Too yellow, too pink, too green, ah yes there a perfect dark blue.

With a form like hers, it was a shame to cover too much, they discussed Shar and night worship and turned all of this into a dress they pulled together fascets of her into a garment that was anything but simple. When they slipped it over her head Shadowheart was stunned beyond words, a rare feat indeed.

With the blessing of the skilled craftspeople and her chin held high, she stepped out a veritable vision of the depth of night. ]
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Beastie Boys

[personal profile] standingonmyneck 2024-06-19 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Daria wasn't catching anything, and refused to get stung or otherwise. But she was walking along and watching the crabs on the shore a bit and picking up large shells when she heard a familiar name coming from the woman off the shoreline.]

Huh? What about Astarion?

[...]

-Sorry, not right with what you're in the middle of doing.
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-20 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
Astarion? Yes, white hair, beady eyes, drinker of your vital fluids?

[ Shadowheart sloshed her way over to the woman collecting shells, oh, young woman. She shifted the spear and net to one hand and away, lest there be confusion of her intent. They were not for use against the other guests of the island. ]

You don't eat fish? I can assure you when you have been nearly eaten by almost every type of creature, you soon lose such compunctions.

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[personal profile] standingonmyneck 2024-06-20 01:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Fish, sure. Fishing? I've seen what's in these waters, I still have some compunctions.

[Yes, a spring chicken, fresh from the babe of college dissertations and entering the hell of grad school. Also, seasoned reality plane jumper. Third time being forced to living a new life against her will. And now, on vacation.

Daria at least trusted to get her feet wet. This woman knew her friend that came and left, so immediate questions. Curious ones.]


But that's the one. You forgot scheming and obnoxious; so an all around good chum.
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-21 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I can never forget his finer traits, they just sound too close to flattery.

[ So this one knew the vampire and still lived to talk about it? Perhaps he had been sincere in his reticent comments on forming camaraderie with others. Perhaps away from the threat of death and imminent explosive migraines, he had been a different version of himself.

That required a great deal of faith on her part, but since he wasn't here at the moment for her to deal with she could afford to spare it. ]


You are acquainted with him?
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[personal profile] standingonmyneck 2024-06-21 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd be flattered anyway.

[This was...good. This was comfortable.]

You can say that. You might've even said we were friends. We had a crew here and everything. Shocked yet?

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i.

[personal profile] headhunt 2024-06-19 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
( it's luck.

there's no two ways about it. on almost any given day, karlach could found running to and fro as she picks up yet another job or task to help keep her coinpurse heavy. fireproofing things for her every day usage isn't exactly a cheap venture, but it's a necessary one. her tattoo keeps her engine in check—enough so that spontaneous combustion isn't a looming threat—but she's still too hot.

too hot to touch. or at least for now or so karlach keeps telling herself.

a small task had brought her aboard the stormbringer, heavy crates tucked underneath her arms. when she sets them down to deliver them, she finds a familiar face waiting there.

and suddenly it feels like her heart is bursting with emotion. )


I don't know, Fringe. I think you're kind of rocking it.

( karlach remarks as the crates hit the deck floor with a solid 'thud'. the smile is just as visible in her voice as it is on her face and it's an immediate war with herself not to start shouting in joy like an oversized dog.

oh, but she wants to. maybe pick her up and spin her a little too.

she couldn't be happier to see shadowheart. )


You look like a real shiphand. When they tried it on me, those cheap rags just burnt right off.
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-20 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
If ever I questioned that your taste was tainted, this confirms it.

[ She is making that face, Karlach knows the one, that one that is cynical and sassy and not remotely close to smiling or happy to see someone. Because Little Miss Oh So Special could never need anyone but herself now could she?

Oh hells, who was she fooling? ]


On you, they would look....serviceable. You carry yourself that way.

[ Don't read too much into that, it wasn't really a compliment, it was just less of an insult than she would give an outright stranger. Not that she was saying that the woman's body tended to wear things well regardless, starting at those shoulders and just going on from there.]

Burned right off you? What I wouldn't have given to see that.

[ And then that really needed some clarification, didn't it? ]

How you surely knocked the heads of those ill begotten peddlers of cheap and inferior, inflammatory goods, I mean.

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[personal profile] headhunt 2024-06-21 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
( karlach cannot stop smiling. behind her, her tail swishes like an excited dog. )

Gods! How I have missed the sound of your voice!

( she exclaims, loud and joyful. it's been many weeks since karlach had seen shadowheart last, since she had gotten the pleasure of her company, and she has missed her. karlach has missed her so much, along with many of their other companions, and their absence has been acutely felt as time passes.

flames surge along karlach's skin, skipping around in mimicry of an excited heartbeat. she imagines picking shadowheart up to squeeze her against her chest, imagines embracing her as joyfully as she'd like to. )


I don't want to overwhelm you, but you've gotten the whole spiel already right? About where we are?
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-21 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ The excitement was infectious and one could only hope, not incendiary. It did though coax a smile from the famously sour cleric. ]

I don't believe anyone has ever shared that sentiment, not even my parents.

[ It was good to be missed though, to feel like someone had noticed her absence and felt the loss. That was endearing, it did nothing but warm her heart. Though hers might lack the visual cue Karlach displayed it was no less moved. ]

There was a good deal to take in, but I believe I have the general idea. I'm to set ashore and pick up some supplies and things.
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[personal profile] headhunt 2024-06-26 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
( while karlach didn't believe that for a hot second, not when she knows of plenty who would share her sentiments, she found that she couldn't be bothered to correct shadowheart. then shadowheart's face softens, she smiles, and suddenly that's the most important thing to the tiefling.

karlach could scream in delight. she doesn't, but she could. )


Feels like a lot at first, but it gets easier pretty quickly. Kind of fun if you lean into it too.

( she explains. it had taken her a little bit of time to get adjusted to living here when she first arrived, but karlach has started to enjoy it. as well as develop certain expectations for encountering weird shit on their travels. )

Gale and Tara are here too. We've got a big house that we've been staying in and plenty of bedrooms. One's got your name on it if you want it.

( then a grin. )

Won't have to rough it here or stay anywhere cramped!

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How does one not love that?

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emberblooms

[personal profile] airdnd 2024-06-21 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The half-elven Sumina had been rather curious about the Emberblooms, herself, especially given some of the news about them as of late, and though she's surprised by how well their name speaks to their appearance, she's even more surprised by the mention Night Orchids.

It's... not a name that's necessarily familiar to her, and she's no botanist by any means, but she's certainly at least heard it before. Still, it can't hurt to ask... ]


These are quite lovely, yes - but, ah... Night Orchids, you say? The name rings a bell...
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-23 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Another half-elven? That was something, unsurprising that their interests then might lead them to similar places, was it? ]

Oh yes, it's stunning flower, the blossoms flow down the viny tendril in a lovley purple blue so dark and rich you can almost miss them completely in the dark. Which is unfortunate because they can only be found in the Shadowlands.

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[personal profile] airdnd 2024-06-23 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Another half-elf indeed! Sumina's brow knits together in thought, however, lifting a hand to tap at her chin as she combs through her mind, seeking recognition. ]

The Shadowlands... No, I can't say I've heard of such a place. Might it have anything to do with the Shadowfell?

[ No, that seems way too obvious to be the case... But still, if this new acquaintance might be familiar with the term, even, then that would be enough for the humble innkeeper to know that they're of... similar worlds, at the very least. ]
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-23 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
There are some who might call it that, but Shar would not think as well given that cursed generally follows soon after, usually.

[ And being a cleric of Shar, even one who was, shall we say beginning to have questions of faith, she must still abide her patroness. ]

You know of Baldur's Gate? That is...was my home.
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[personal profile] airdnd 2024-06-24 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ah... If the mention of Shar hadn't been enough to confirm Sumina's suspicion (and hope, frankly) that they were at least of similar worlds... Baldur's Gate cinches it. Well, what a coincidence. ]

My human father hails from the Sword Coast, as well. Waterdeep.

[ She offers a polite bow and a hand. ]

Sumina Heartleaf. Who do I have the pleasure of meeting...?

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Arrival!

[personal profile] nutsornothing 2024-06-22 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Despite finally acquiring his own place after the better part of two months either sleeping in random taverns or most recently on the streets of Eltrut at large, Denji found himself upon the Corsair's flagship on route from Nogard back to the turtle leviathan when he spied the scantily clad female with pointy ears on deck. The unhinged teenager's eyes bulge wide with awe giving her a once over before he approaches her with an earnest grin overhearing the sentiment towards the rags she was given upon arrival.]

Hey at least you make them look damn good! Compared to me I just seemed like some sort of bum they pulled out of the water.

[Trying to give her some self confidence back because she was super hot in spite of the ragged attire they brought all the newbies in with. Honestly though the stranger could probably rock anything with a physique like that but maybe that was just the biased of a libidinous boy known for being horny on main.]
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-23 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ That was entirely uncalled-for enthusiasm.

Shadowheart turned with a raised brow and a remark ready to fling from her lips, but it was just a boy. A teenage boy. Was that not typical of the species? To be 125% of whatever they were going for at the time? ]


Well, I suppose we can all be thankful for that, then. I understand my real things are buried somewhere? Is that how things work? Eventually I will find my clothes? Is that what you did?

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[personal profile] nutsornothing 2024-06-23 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[The barrage of questions almost completely goes through one ear and out the other as he blatantly stares for a minute or two before finally nodding eagerly in response. Sorry Shadowheart its not every day a hot elf girl is standing before him wearing practically tattered underwear.]

Uh huh, your stuff will be around here somewhere! But...first you gotta hit up the magical typewriter all the newbies put their names into before we can figure that out!

[Turning on the heel of his shoe Denji motions with a wave of his hand for the other to follow along to the room aboard the Stormbringer where he'd done the deed many months ago. After that she would receive the clue as to the whereabouts of her belongings and they could search for Shadowheart's personal treasure chest.]

C'mon this way you don't wanna be stuck in those rags all day, right!?

[Even if he maybe did.]
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-24 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
What type of writer?

[ Whoa there, slow it down for the technologically impaired, hormone boy. She had heard something about a device that names went into and information was produced, an oracle of sorts, but she hadn't figured out exactly where it was. If he could help her find it, all the better. But if he wanted to take her to some scribe, that was not likely to be as helpful. She was literate after all. ]

No, no you are right. I can't wait to get out of these things. Onward then.

Oh, the name is Shadowheart by the way, and who might you be that is helping me find my way?
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[personal profile] nutsornothing 2024-06-27 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
[That's a pity, for Denji at least she wasn't a fan of her current choice of attire but honestly Shadowheart could probably rock anything and look just as hot even if he was a little biased. When she offers up her name in formal greeting as they make their way down below into the ship's hull, the unhinged teenager turns on the heel of his shoe to extend a hand out with a delighted toothy grin.]

Name's Denji! Your knight in shining armor sent to save you from wearing those ripped undies they brought you here in.

[Pay him no mind Shadowheart, he's just like this with everyone especially if they just so happen to be a hot girl. As they continue down the long hallway the come to the end where he promptly opens the door, revealing an open room with a lone table, the mystical typewriter sitting a top it. Extending both hands towards the magical prompter the teenager smiles sincerely as he motions for her to step forward.]

Here it is! Now all you gotta do is type your name in and it will do the rest!
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b is for beasties!

[personal profile] netherese 2024-06-25 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Gale hadn't been fortunate enough to catch Shadowheart onboard The Stormbringer, given that he had found his place among the Paladins early on, but Karlach had been kind enough to tell him quite gladly of their companion's arrival— what's more, she had pointed him in her direction shortly after arrival in Latrommi.

Fishing may not have been his forte, but he did know something about vampires. He has a feeling, however, that Shadowheart will be skilled enough with a spear for the both of them.

His voice is bright and cheerful as ever as it sounds from behind her just moments after she first wades in, where should she turn, she'll spot him hovering a few inches above the water with his arms folded.]


Astarion would certainly find some way to take that as a compliment, I've no doubt. Perhaps I could offer some assistance?
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-26 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ The sudden and cheerful nature of the voice is almost enough to put her on that pert backside. As it is it makes her wobble and splash a little before turning eyes to the hovering sage.

If she hadn't grown fond of the man he might well have found himself netted and skewered. ]


You too? Well I don't feel the least bit special at all now, if it's claimed Karlach and you before me.

If you tell me the blood drinker is here as well I will be simply put out.
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[personal profile] netherese 2024-06-28 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[How fortunate for him that he had charmed and slow-roasted his way into her good graces long before she had the opportunity!

His smile softens, fond, though there's a momentary glimpse of disappointment that vanishes just as quickly as it had arrived.]


Astarion was here before the lot of us, in fact, but he's since been whisked back to Faerun, or so we can assume. No need to be entirely put out— we may have been here first, but there is only one Shadowheart, and the absence of your company has been quite glaring.

[He'd grown rather fond of all of their companions, naturally, but hers was a presence that certainly left its mark.]

That said, I can assure you there aren't any more of our number lurking about— at least, not that I've been made aware of.
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[personal profile] chosenofshar 2024-06-29 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Come now, Astarion is easily the most fun to pick on of their collective. He's probably the easiest too really. He rises to the bait so readily that he makes even her feel level-headed. And she is the first to admit, ok perhaps not admit, but she can see that she is quick to temper. ]

For the best perhaps, no telling what mischief he'd be up to here. Though, his skills did come in handy on more than one occasion.

[ The nature of this place was odd, how conversations seemed to flow and change as one might feel like they were speaking to people out of time, Karlach had mentioned him now that she thought of it, oh yes, and his pet. Or was that the other way round? ]

And what of our little friends?

[ She tapped a finger to her temple. She hadn't felt the squirm of the tadpole since she woke here, but she wasn't foolish enough to assume that meant she was cured. ]

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