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Welcome to the first Test Drive Meme for

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 August 25th and apply on September 1st. Our Interest Check can be found here.

For your toplevel, please include the following: Character Name | Canon | Armada Choice. If undecided, put "Undecided" for the Armada.

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 carryover the threads. We'll have more armada focused prompts in the opening log in September. The log itself is set to cover the next two weeks, 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.

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR MAGIC USERS!! All magic abilities will be "sealed" until characters get their tattoo from the Inkwave parlor in Eltrut. That means no magic on the starter ships before docking.

We do require TDM threads for samples for our application!

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 August 28)

STARTER SHIPS: ORIENTATION

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.

🚪 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.

ELTRUT: FIRST GLIMPSE

After reaching the port of Eltrut, several birdfolk will appear and happily greet all the new arrivals from both starter ships. Here it doesn't matter which side they are affiliated with, as long as they keep those swords and weapons sheathed and not pointed at each other's throats. The birdfolk will even act as guides, showing them the main places they should visit and give them a visitor's map to help guide them.

🐚 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.

It's a lot to take in for sure, with the port city bustling with all walks of life. Not only do they have both armadas mingling with each other, there are different races and species from all over Escordvi gathered here. It's not just humans, which many riftfarers always seem to be surprised about. There are also plenty of veteran riftfarers who will gladly give some advice and even share stories of their world. Maybe some are familiar.

After finding their belongings, exploring the town, and meeting other people, being able to just sit back and enjoy a drink and warm meal will be in order. While there are plenty of places to choose from, the Minstrel and Cask will be the top recommended tavern for all newcomers to visit at least once. Great drinks, great food, and can learn a lot from the patrons or meet more people.

Of course, as expected of a highly popular tavern, it's not always peaceful. A man will ask travelers what they want to do with their life. Clearly drunk, he only accepts answers that hint at wanting to find riches. If told this he will give out a treasure map. But if told anything else, he'll put up a fight, hoping to deliver a black eye. Those who do receive the map will be sorely disappointed—it will lead them down a long, winding, circuitous path around town and end at a random outhouse, likely occupied and certainly stinking to high heavens. There's likely some kind of moral here, but at some point, others who have been duped will return to the tavern to sling their fists around.

Looks like another tavern brawl for the night.

QUESTS

For those who want to try their hand at some quests, there are a few that would do well for newcomers. 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.

Spicy Squid Eating Challenge

Eltrut Port

There is a traveling food ship (think food truck but on the water) that has been going around challenging ships to their extraordinary Hornswaggle's Spicy Squid Eating Challenge. If participants can scarf down a prepared three-pound bowl of exceptionally spicy ghost pepper squid and rice, they will win their meal for free as well as a crate of dried spicy squid for their ship's stores. If participants fail, they will have to pay for the meal and the crate.

...Careful, are some of the squid tentacles still moving?

Coral Reef Snacks

Eltrut

Rumour has it that certain types of coral reefs contain unique properties that can make you more alluring to the one you desire, but no one is sure what the side effects are. Test this out by trying to crunch into chunks of coral reef pieces to see if there are any added effects on your body. Hopefully, they don't ruin your teeth in the meantime.

Oh, and you have to find the correct coral reef too! Red chunks seem to make you more affectionate towards others, while blue chunks seem to make you more volatile towards others. Eaters, beware!

Giant Sea Slugs

Starter Ships

Giant sea slugs tend to only attack ships if they feel threatened but are otherwise peaceful creatures. They're about the size of a large wild cat. They also secrete a slime that contains strong disinfectant properties. This thick slime is highly sought after for its ability to heal wounds cleanly, so kill them and collect as much slime as possible.

Killer Sharkgulls

Eltrut port and ships

Seagulls can be a pain to most ships. Yet, seagulls that have evolved to be violently carnivorous can be even worse. These new birds, effectively named sharkgulls, have been seen attacking ships and ports alike. They are big enough to eat small children in one gulp or will do their best to eat full-grown humans after they've ripped them to bite-sized shreds. Beware and kill them before they can kill you!

Siren's Serenade

Out at Sea

A merchant's ship has crashed upon an outcropping of rocks after being lured in by a group of rogue sirens. These captivating creatures possess the power to ensnare their prey with their enchanting voices, luring unsuspecting souls into the depths to meet the grim fate of drowning.

Search for the missing ship and help rescue the captive sailors before it's too late! You will be supplied with special earplugs to muffle out the siren's voices so be careful to keep your ears effectively plugged. You don't want to succumb to the siren's bloodlust yourself.

Any sailors or rescuers affected by the siren's song can be treated with a harpy's potion that can reverse the song's effect. Or tie up the afflicted for twenty-four hours to wait out the effects.

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[ Just one of those Weird Xenk Quirks, don't sweat it. ]

It is no trick.

[ He shrugs, knowing this one for a lost cause. How many rogues must call his magic 'tricks' before he learns?? ]

Does your collection of items include any of which are holy or unholy? I would be able to detect them, assuming the chest does not negate my magic.

[He'd never resist a kiss, and Astarion would find him wholly obliging, dipping down to indulge, deep and heated, punctuated by a nip as his hips firmly met the curve of Astarion's ass.

There was more than one way to get some noise, of course, and while those pretty little sounds were a good start, he was keen to turn up the volume. Each stroke was deep and rolling, the speed of each thrust slowly increasing, and he broke the kiss to nip at the other man's neck. Had he noticed the scars at all? It was hard to tell, but then it was hard to imagine he'd not felt them at this point. If so, he made no commentary on them, it gave him no cause to hesitate in the slightest.

He couldn't help but allow one hand to roam, sliding upwards over Astarion's hip and along his waist, tracing along his side before slipping around to press against the small of his back. Better for the angle, it seemed, giving the other man a little more lift so as to drive himself as deeply as he could.]

[Maybe it wasn't exactly the same, blow for blow, but the idea was familiar enough. Yes he could name a few gods that relied upon turning people against their own to maintain worship and power.]

So all magic stems from a corrupt god?

... Well that's an unpleasant scenario, if that is the case. It's not simply native to your world?

[ The opportunity to make it even worse presents itself as a retort, but Alucard isn't trying to goad Astarion into fighting him anymore.

So he just gives another one of those slow blinks, a smug sort of smile crawling over his face. His voice deepens a shade. ]

Are we dating now?

I'm not too surprised. Whatever's doing this seems to be taking people from a lot of places. Mine... definitely seems the most ordinary so far.

[Even Midoriya-kun's world has SUPERHEROES, of all things.]

[ Toge smiles a little bit, and he nods a little bit. Something to consider, but only more as a flight of fancy. He isn't sure what his life would be like if he didn't have the cursed speech.

He is, in fact, correct. Salmon is the affirmative. The shoulder pat makes him tilt his head a little bit, either quizzical or grateful it might be hard to tell. He nods.

Magical writing device. That would help them talk immensely. ]

[Reno's never heard of water dwelling seductresses so he's pondering that a bit. Otherwise, though, they did sound similar to the types back home in the north.]

Hm> [His attentions snapped back to the conversation at hand.] I mean, I've dealt with my fair share of monsters while traveling. Easier to avoid most of 'em with airships and helicopters but sometimes it's unavoidable.

If I know what kind of monsters I'm likely to run into back home, I gear up with the appropriate items and magic to counter them. Here? Who knows, yo.

[ Alright, alright, alright! Now she's talking, this is fun. To his credit, he doesn't seem to be reacting too much but he does have sweat sliding down the side of his temple. Not entirely unaffected, then.

He meets her challenge, stuffing the next one whole in his mouth too.

Toge also, somewhat rudely, snaps his chopsticks at her, teasingly. ]

[Well, that was easier than even expected. He stifled a fit of laughter at Zack's enthusiastic reaction. No sense in showing his hand just yet, but this whole teasing the ex-SOLDIER was too easy. He grinned. Challenge accepted.]

'Bout time, yo. You better be useful out there, Fair. I don't want to have to hold your hand now because you couldn't keep up, yanno.

[Reno kicked a bucket with his foot, slinging it upwards with the handle, and caught it mid-air. He turned around to see how close they were to the slugs now and, deeming it good enough, he hoped up as well.]

Maybe I should give you a head start just in case though.

Well, now I know something crazy is going on here.

[Reno muttered under his breath as he caught sight of a familiar face. A face he hadn't seen in over two years now. Part of him told himself to ignore it, stay out of sight and don't worry about it, it couldn't possibly be real. Probably just a look alike. But another part of him was really curious. It looked so much like her... and he would know, he used to watch over her a lot.

He rolled his eyes but he knew his decision was already made even before she started heading his direction as she explored the ship. He would let her see him and see how she reacted.]

Hey, princess. Didja have fun taking a dip in the water?

[He drawled as she drew closer to his spot. He was leaning casually against a post, his expression showing nothing of the conflict held inside. He was smirking faintly, obnoxiously, a glimmer in his eye as he made his teasing question. The usual fair for him when he was playing games. As if nothing were out of the ordinary here at all.]

Then I guess the Shepherd symbol could work. Or the bow. I've spent my life exploring ruins and wanting to learn about the Shepherd, this person I kept reading stories about. And the bow....that's Mikleo. His weapon.

[He tries to explain, wondering if there might be some paper around to draw the idea of the bow, but at least is able to gesture to the glove he is wearing that has the Shepherd symbol on it.]

[Reno's head whipped around to catch sight of the fishbird falling to the ground after being struck by lightning. Damn, dude, way to steal his thunder.

Rather than being upset about it though, Reno returns his gaze back to Cloud with a smirk on his face.]

Aww, ain't you sweet. See, I knew you liked me.

[Reno let out a little ring of laughter and turned back around to where he could see a majority of the flock. He may have riled them all up but they were getting to be a nuisance here anyway. They needed to be taken care of; and he needed the money. So, time to take care of this flock. He twirled his baton in his hand idly as he prepared an attack of his own and waited for the opportune moment to let it fly.]

[He's absolutely a Nerd Pirate and she should say it.]

I promise you, it takes a great deal more than a title to make someone a pirate. I would know.

[He's put in the hours. He tilts his head as she directs his attention to her ankle, raising a brow.]

Unobtrusive enough. Suave, eh? You did choose yours well. I've always considered tattoos to be garish— I'm more of a 'dashing' sort, myself, but I suppose it can be made to fit. Going without is not an option, unfortunately.

[Princesses have nothing on him when it comes to his expensive taste— but Balthier has often found that people's assumptions that he's little more than a dandy work to his advantage, when they haven't caught wind of his reputation beforehand. He's only grown more and more notorious in Ivalice in recent years, but here, there's not a single soul who knows his name— equal parts refreshing and irksome, potentially.]

As prepared as one can ever be for the unknown.

[Which is to say very little, but he doesn't seem to be terribly worried. He gives a crooked smile, bringing his hands to settle against his hips.]

That's the fun of it, eh?

[By all means, Kotori, take your dinner to go! He nods, then motions towards the door.]

You go, I'll cover your retreat.

[Just in case any more tankards come sailing their way— but either way, he'll be right behind her.]

I don't know that I would go so far as to call them puppies, but as hunted creatures go, I do agree that there may well be a better way. Given that it's the slime that's so coveted, rather than one of their parts, we may indeed be able to get them to part with it peacefully.

[He folds his arms as he considers, looking to Zack and giving him another once-over, the movement of his gaze obvious.]

I suppose neither of us knows how to speak sea-slug. [Right. Conversation is out.] Well, food is rather universal, often an excellent way to persuade someone. A little something to eat might pacify them.

[Well, she's just going to hope that the sirens have had their fill with the sailors they've captured...]

What about luring them out of the water?

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...Okay? I guess that's better than nothing?

Not that I was doing anything too important back home, but this is pretty inconvenient, yeah?

Gotcha!

[ Rikku dances out of the way, hanging back while keeping up the pressure with her water geysers. If this guy's zaps keep it all going well...they should be fine soon. And not shark-bird food. ]

...Phew. Think we're okay?

...yeah! Like...moving pictures, right? People sometimes use spheres to remember places they've been, or record messages for loved ones who are far away. If those memories are strong enough, they can become magic.

But sucking enemies dry sure sounds a lot more convenient. Like you hit 'em with their own power?

Yeah! Soggy sails won't let the wind flow, so...the old stuff should work!

[ She races around the decks to rummage for something, eventually finding some old sails to lay into position. ]

We'll just tie it up when we're done, keeping it out of the sun should be enough to keep it from evaporating, you think?

Good.

[And now there's an awkward moment where Benedikta searches for pockets in her own clothes. Perhaps that would have been a good thing to check, but with all this tighter-fitting leather, there's nothing really big enough for her to fit it...

...]

Ugh. How inconvenient.

[She slips it under the belt—his belt—instead. It's a little uncomfortable, but it will have to do for now until she can figure out what exactly to do with it.

Until then...]

Is that all?

[Wow, way to give those poor victims a death sentence!!!]

It's possible. However, they wouldn't make it easy, knowing their weakness would be on land.

[Wow, what!? The whole reason they are here is to save the poor sailors!!!]

But if they're really that desperate for something, then... would they come all the way out to land to get it anyway? If no one is answering their calls, then they've gotta find some way to get it...?

[She doesn't know a lot about how sirens work, but that's the gist of it, right?]

Or at least close enough to shore that we can do something about them. Not really doing much with them swimming around in the water, are we?

[She blinks through the cloud of steam, hoping to clear her view and get a good glimpse into what the issue is and what a glimpse it is. It's not the first time she's seen Clive soaking wet nor is it the first time she's seeing him half dressed and soaking wet, but this just feels so much more intimate for some reason. Maybe it's because he was taking a private bath and not caught up in a sea split into two.

Whatever the reason, Jill still feels the heat of a blush creeping into her cheeks and she quickly shifts her eyes to the side and downwards because Founder, she feels she's seen too much. Silly, really, when she's experienced so much more of that body standing in front of her, but sometimes life isn't logical.]

Oh, I'm sorry! I... I didn't realize either.

[For a moment, she's not sure what she's apologizing for, except she was the one who suggested he take a bath, wasn't she?]

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