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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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

ଘ Orientation

Well, this is embarrassing. Aziraphale's magic isn't working, and he's stuck in these terrible clothes. He's very pouty, and exasperated, turns to the person next to him. "Did you happen to know if they kept all our old clothes? I'm rather attached to my old coat, you see, and--" He heaves a sigh. "Oh, my signet ring. My watch!"

Yes, there are a lot of other things to be concerned about, but the outfit is at the top of Aziraphale's priority.

ଘ Tavern Brawl

All he wanted to do was sit down to a nice meal after a long day - he'd gotten his things back, unharmed, thank goodness. The dining isn't exactly fine, but it'd do for the moment while he got his bearings enough to charter a trip home, or at least, to somewhere that he recognized.

And that's when all the fighting started, so there he is, trying to dodge fists and doing a miraculously good job of it, one leg of a large fowl in one hand, ale in the other, trying to scurry away from the scene without being harmed.

Unfortunately, someone knocks someone else into him, which causes his drink to spill into someone else, and he looks between the two of them, shocked. "Well, I--" He looks red in the face, and gives an apologetic smile. "Gentlemen, now, there really is no need for that!"

ଘ Coral Reef

His dinner having been interrupted, Aziraphale is taking a chance on some of the local delicacies, which apparently includes coral. There's some lovely red ones which look tasty, and although they are not to his liking, he doesn't seem all that disappointed.

In fact, he rather thinks they might just be a lot better with a friend. "Hello, are you hungry? Why don't you try one of these?" he asks, offering the other person up some from the shared plate. "They've got such an interesting flavor."

ଘ Slugs

He doesn't understand why everyone's out here killing the slugs, honestly. He thinks they're rather beautiful creatures, with lovely shelled backs and a wonderful texture to their skin. He appears to have befriended one, patting its head and collecting a little of its secretion in a jar.

But when they're joined by someone, he's afraid for the slug, so he tells it to go, but it doesn't seem to understand, even with Aziraphale pushing it away, which looks a bit comical, what with the slug being larger than he is. "I'm afraid you -- you can't kill this one," he announces to the other person. "I'm going to do it. This one's mine!" He doesn't sound very convincing.

ଘ Wildcard

[ OoC: Hi I'm Xy and if you would like a personal prompt please hit me up assemble! If any castmates tag me with s2 spoilers I just ask that they mark them for anyone who hasn't seen it. ]

Oh? How kind of you.

[ Astarion looks down at the plate of coral. The look he gives it isn't so much wary as it is disinterested. Apparently just as disinterested in the still very full glass of brandy he's "nursing." ]

I've just eaten, I'm afraid. But I do so appreciate the offer.

[ A lie. He's absolutely starving. But the coral snacks won't change that. ]

Oh, yes. Of course. What other food is there, around here, by the way?

[ He's very interested in looking for more of it, but at the same time, while looking at Astarion, he feels like he really wants to reach over and touch him, but he shakes his hand loose as if he'd just been shocked by static electricity, because he doesn't want to be rude. ]

[ Ah yes, what normal regular people food did he "eat earlier" excellent question Aziraphale! ]

The tavern, Minstrel and Cask, had quite the selection. The potatoes weren't terrible undercooked, and chicken was surprisingly fresh, although...I did hear someone had a run in with them, on the ship.

[ Should've stolen a chicken on the ship when had the chance, really. But he and Reaper had been a little busy, what with the tying up random innocent npcs and stealing kitchen knives. ]

And I did hear about some kind of squid eating contest. I don't know how anyone can stomach it, after running into an octopus shop keeper. Perhaps this place just has a wicked sense of humor.

Someone had a run-in with the chickens? Ah, then they'll be very fresh.

[ But then he says: ]

A squid-eating contest? Well, they're perfectly fine when they're cut and cooked properly! Can't have the squid teeth.

[ He says as clearly someone who eats a lot and is used to eating nicely, and not coral. ]

Where is... that at? Do you know, by any chance?

The port I think.

[ Squid...teeth....you find those under the tentacles. Same thing with mindflayers. He suppresses a shiver at the thought. Not today bad memories about mindflayers! ]

I heard something about them being particularly spicy. But if that doesn't scare you, then I'm sure it'll be a lovely time.

Not at all.

It used to be that spices were used to hide meat flavor from tasting spoiled. Wouldn't be surprised if it happened here; warm climate.

Won't you come join me? They might have beverages.

Well, I wouldn't say no to the company.

[ There is just a light little note of flirting to it. Blink and you might miss it sort of nonchalance. ]

But as I said before, I'm quite full. I guess I'll just have to watch.

[ Nope, yeah, the flirting tone is a little heavier now. But you know what maybe he'll get lucky and there will be a little live one in amongst the rest of the squid. ]

[ Aziraphale has been missing people flirting with him for six thousand years, so he definitely picks up on precisely zero percent of that, particularly since the person who usually does it also likes to watch him eat. ]

Oh, perfect. As long as you don't mind.

[ As he tries to move towards the port, he does take Astarion by the arm, gently brushing his hand over it, clearly a little impressed by his muscles. ]

I'm Aziraphale, by the way.

STARTER SHIPS: ORIENTATION

ELTRUT: FIRST GLIMPSE

QUESTS

Aziraphale ଘ Good Omens ଘ Undecided

ଘ Orientation

ଘ Tavern Brawl

ଘ Coral Reef

ଘ Slugs

ଘ Wildcard

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