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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 October 25th and apply on November 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 the IC dates of October 11 for new arrivals to appear, and October 25th until the end of the month for the event itself. 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 October 29)
TEST SAILORS:
Animorphs - Alloran-Semitur-Corrass | Undecided
Baldur's Gate 3 - Minthara Baenre | Corsair
Battlefield 1 - Clyde Blackburn | Corsair
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Sera | Corsair
Dragon Ball Z - Nappa | Undecided
Dream Daddy - Robert Small | Corsair
Ducktales 2017 - Della Duck | Corsair
Dungeons & Dragons - Kolnatha Shavval | Corsair
Final Fantasy VII - Vincent Valentine | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Sephiroth | Paladin
Fire Emblem Three Houses - Claude von Riegan | Corsair
Gundam 00 - Setsuna F. Seiei | Undecided
Inuyasha - Inuyasha | Paladin
Kingdom Hearts - Axel | Corsair
Kingdom Hearts - Xehanort | Paladin
Mass Effect - Commander Shepard | Paladin
Mass Effect - Legion | Paladin
My Hero Academia - Hawks | Paladin
Neo: The World Ends With You - Beat | Corsair
Octopath Traveler - Cyrus Albright | Paladin
Original Character - Naeva dos Martos | Corsair
Original Character - Gan Ainm | Paladin
Overwatch - Zenyatta | Corsair
Persona 5 - Futaba Sakura | Corsair
Sailor Moon - Helios | Paladin
Spy x Family - Loid Forger | Paladin
Spy x Family - Yor | Paladin
Tales of Beseria - Rokurou Rangetsu | Paladin
Trigun - Vash the Stampede | Undecided
Twisted Wonderland - Azul Ashengrotto | Paladin


CURRENT MEMBERS:
Baldur's Gate 3 - Karlach | Corsair
Big Hero 6 - Tadashi Hamada | Paladin
Big Hero 6 - Hiro Hamada | Paladin
Fallen Hero - Sidestep | Corsair
Final Fantasy VII - Reno | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Cloud Strife | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Nanaki | Paladin
Final Fantasy XIV - G'raha Tia | Corsair
Final Fantasy XVI - Joshua Rosfield | Corsair
Genshin Impact - Arlecchino | Corsair
Genshin Impact - Lyney | Corsair
Kingdom Hearts - Roxas | Paladin
Legend of Zelda: TotK - Zelda | Paladin
Mass Effect - Garrus Vakarian | Paladin
My Hero Academia - Izuku Midoriya | Paladin
My Hero Academia - Katsuki Bakugou | Paladin
My Hero Academia - Rody | Paladin
Nimona - Nimona | Paladin
Octopath Traveler - Alfyn | Paladin
Original Character - Darin Altway | Corsair
Pokemon Violet - Professor Turo | Paladin
Ranma ½ - Ranma Saotome | Corsair
Sherlock Holmes - Sherlock Holmes | Paladin




GETTING STARTED

This section can be timed for any time after October 11th 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 lookout 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.



ELTRUT: FESTIVAL

Each year, during the month when the Ghoul's Moon rises, its reddish glow illuminating the waves like blood on water, the spirits of the dead gather at the edge of the tide and their spiritual energy reaches its peak. During this monthly period, spirits and ghosts seem to be most active, dancing and playing in the dark and searching for the last ship they will ride in their journey over the ocean to reach their final resting place. Spirits are powerful and energetic enough that are able to appear in their living corporeal forms and appear as living, breathing people. Or they are able to walk the earth as they once saw themselves. Even if some of their memories of those lost years might be hazy.

The Leviathans and surrounding islands are bright with festive colours and lights so that these spirits may find their way in the dark and shadows. Even Eltrut gets into the festive spirit, "shaking off" its shell to reveal a pumpkin form with a natural glow like a lantern. Celebrations are ripe with music, dancing and good old merriment to see them through.

This year’s Ghoul’s Moon celebrations includes a Farmer’s Market that is situated at the main pier. Locals, farmers, and merchants from near and far away have gathered to the market to sell their handmade goods for autumn, selling anything from fresh grown fruits and vegetables, to pickled jars of eggs, beans and beets. To dried moose jerky and cuts of fresh steaks and cured sausages and tasty cheeses. Don’t forget the homemade soaps, knitted hats and mittens, ribbons, jewels, weapons, fashion accessories and more! Riftfarers are also encouraged to take up their own booths and to sell their own goods and services to the festival goers as well!



🥤 Spooky boba challenge. One of the many market booths is holding a challenge to go along with their seasonal boba drinks (like pumpkin spice!). Several boba drinks are sold with floating pumpkin jellies, candy worms, bat-shaped tapioca pearls and ghost-shaped candies. The add-ons themselves are various random unknown flavours that might take the drinker by surprise. Some might taste like sour lemons, while another might taste like spicy chili peppers. If anyone can drink the entire boba without making a face, they’ll be rewarded with a coupon for a free boba with a very normal flavour.

🎃 Pumpkin collecting. One of the local pumpkin farmers has brought a boatload of pumpkins to the market for the season. But instead of just picking out what pumpkin to buy, the pumpkins have been scattered in a random pattern across a dark grassy patch. With only a few dim lanterns to help, try and collect as many pumpkins in the dark as needed. Just be careful not to trip on the various magical pumpkin vines in the patch that might try to trip others on purpose.

🍬 Candy treat exchange. There are various vendors selling all sorts of seasonal homemade candies and sweets. A little game has appeared between the vendors that if a candy or sweet is bought from one vendor that it should be traded with another person who bought from a different vendor. Buy some candy corns, milk chocolates or fruit lollipops and exchange them with friends to collect the whole set of candies available. And eat them all, too!

🐈‍ Black kitten spirits. The market is a bustling little zone that isn’t free from pesky Ghoul’s Moon spirits. A gaggle of mischievous black kitten spirits are haunting various booths and vendors, stealing items and scratching at things that aren’t theirs. They seem to be so small they fit in one hand, so they are hard to spot! The market vendors are asking others to keep a look-out for them. And to catch them with little wicker baskets, if possible!

🍏 Bunnyfish bobbing. One of the booths selling fresh apples is offering a little “apple" bobbing challenge with a twist! While blindfolded and handcuffed (it was a corsair’s idea), use only your mouth to catch a Bunnyfish bobbing in a bucket of freezing ice water. If a flopping Bunnyfish can be picked up, the vendor will offer an apple smothered in candy caramel and peanuts as a reward! Sweet-sour apples can be purchased by the basket as well.

🧴 Potions & lotions. A beauty guru has a special market booth where she is offering various potions and lotions for a price. These products are boasted to be mood enhancers. Including potions or topical lotions that will increase happiness, confidence or love. While other offer to enhance moods such as anger, sadness or hate. Because there might be someone out there who needs a potion like that. The effects of these products last for about twelve hours. For a little extra excitement, she can give you a potion or lotion at random. They’re also very hydrating!

While there are traditional festival game booths and food stalls scattered all through the main roads of Eltrut, there are special activities set up just outside of town available. A haunted corn maze out in the fields where the volunteers try to scare participants and the corn seems to shift and move to change the layout, but those who make it through will enjoy some corn ribs. Bubble races where participants go on a wild, tumbling ride down a giant hill while inside a giant bubble shaped either as pumpkins or skulls and referred to as "pubble" and "skubble" respectively. Try not to get popped early! Haunted hayrides for a thrilling adventure through the woods that end at an old haunted manor that will leave everyone screaming. And for a bit of a thirst quencher, try some Pumpkin Nog, which comes either with or without spiced rum, this alcoholic treat will warm up anyone with just a few sips.

On the night of the 31st, fireworks will go off to signal the end of the festival. Until then, it's an almost week-long festival for everyone to have fun and celebrate those who have passed.


NAUGHTILUST: MASQUERADE

On the evening of the 30th, the Naughtilust will steadily make its way over towards Eltrut and stop within ferryboat distance of Shellton. The two leviathans will greet each other with friendly accord, the Naughtilust presenting its friend with a large pumpkin shell filled with delicious treats for it to enjoy. All the shops, taverns, inns, brothels, and all entertainment services will be open all night long, and while the main target audience are adults, they do provide some "safe," family friendly entertainment for the younger crowd. Special dancers, musicians, and other entertainers line the streets on the Naughtilust to provide all kinds of delight.

However, the main highlight is the grand masquerade which is held at the Helice Palace, one of the largest and grandest buildings on the leviathan. As its name suggests, it is designed to fit the image of royalty, with large gardens, multiple ballrooms, grand halls, private and public terraces, and enough rooms to house any guest who may wish to spend the night (with a partner). Normally one would have to pay a hefty fee, but for the Ghoul's Moon, the sirens are opening it up for one grand fee of attending the masquerade and dressing one's best.

This year, the theme of the masquerade is Haunted Funeral Wedding. A strange theme that mixes the formality and dress of weddings, but with a side of macabre as it is implied it is a wedding after death. Those who participate will be required to wear formal wear that can be from modern to regency ballroom, but one' s entire appearance must have an "undead" look: ghostly, ghastly, bloody, zombie, mummy, etc. It can be as tasteful or as gruesome and hideous as they want. Wedding styled gowns are also allowed. Many boutiques will offer costumes either to rent or buy for those who need them. The masquerade itself is open to all, young and old, however what happens beyond the ballroom may require some adult supervision.

It's still the Naughtilust, after all.



🎭 Masked dance partners. While some may already have a dedicated partner, there is a special enchantment that will be cast on all masks that will mask one's identity. There will even be a portion where everyone will be matched up at random with a dance partner. With only dance skills and voice alone, dance the night away or enjoy a song or two with a stranger. Perhaps it will be a chance to find a new friend or a new romantic interest.

🍹 Drunk pirate. There is a truth and lies drinking game offered to drinking adults. For everyone participating, they must share one random unique fact about themselves and the others must decide if the fact is the truth or a lie. If the guesser is wrong, they have to take a shot of straight coconut vodka. Start getting to know each other and start getting drunk like good pirates do!

🥇 Costume contest. Whether they volunteer or not, couples will find themselves suddenly tagged for the costume contest and shuffled into a special staging area where they will need to act out their costume and perform a themed dance. All participants will also receive a temporary enchantment to make their costumes more "realistic" to improve their performance.

🪶 Dancing in the air. Dancers will be "blessed"—or perhaps cursed?—to experience the ghostly wonder of flying while dancing, either within the main ballroom or even just outside on the terraces and gardens. While those in the ballroom can go as high as the ceiling, those outside will only venture up a few feet, so no one will find themselves flying off to sea. Some may find themselves a little transparent at times, but the warmth shared with their partners is still very real.

💐 Boo-quets. Create hauntingly beautiful bouquets that can be used either for the weddings or funerals that are taking place around the masquerade. Or perhaps make one as a gift for a loved one. Just make sure the flowers picked are the less "screeching" kind…or won't whisper dark, embarrassing secrets.

Outside the Helice Palace are special gardens that one can take a romantic stroll around and host hauntingly beautiful weddings under the blood moon. They boast a number of different flora, small hedge mazes, gazebos, and fine statues for those to enjoy. There are also many shaded corners and little hideaways that couples can hide in should they wish to enjoy something else. This year, the flowers in particular fit the theme, with bloody red and black roses and some should be wary as the flowers may be even scream out or whisper eerie tidings. A number of tombstones also fill the area. Perfect for creating a haunting ambience to cling onto each other.



👰 Wedding jitters. While some may have fun with the "undead wedding" concept and pretend to get hitched, there are some spirits who are taking this opportunity to make the vows they were unable to while living. However, even ghosts can feel nervous and some are having cold feet, hiding in dark corners while their awaiting partners are left searching for them. Help the couple before their negative feelings turn them into more hateful spirits throwing ghost hands.

😍 Possessed lovers. Some ghosts desperate to find their "eternal love" will latch onto living "grooms" or "brides," regardless if they are already spoken for not. While some will retreat if confronted, others may prove more stubborn, perhaps even try to force their "betrothed" to the altar. Then there are the rare few that must be dealt with—ghosts that will take to possessing the lover or who they think is the lover of someone. In this scenario, their acting may be good or bad, and some may just want to help spur on relations while others have more nefarious plans to steal the other's soul. One big tell for who is possessed is the eyes of the victim will have red hearts in their eyes. To save the victim, try one of the following methods: 1) throw "purified wine" at the victim; 2) throw "purified rice" at the victim; 3) ring the special bells found on tables right in their ear three times; 4) try and help fulfill their desire (suitable for non-dangerous spirits); 5) kiss them; 6) punch them.

🕯️ Weeping candles. As part of the theme, special candles can be lit either in the halls outside the ballroom or out in the gardens in remembrance of those who passed. When lit, the melting wax looks like tears, and the crackling flame sounds like quiet sobs—and the fumes may make those nearby cry as well. These candles are especially useful in helping lingering ghosts pass on.

⚰️ Floating coffins. There are special coffins set outside in various locations outside the palace. Large enough for two to sleep fit in comfortably, they are "open casket" though a lid can be pulled over for those who want some extra privacy. These coffins can also float through the gardens, allowing for a special private view while being closer to the red moon.

Whether one is deciding to pledge their eternal vows or not, some party crashers in the name of Captain Salt's Lonely Hearts Crew will appear, and they are different from the same crew that appeared in Latrommi— all of the ghoulish, ghastly kind. Only those of the undead will rush in, but because of the setting, not many will actually believe they will do harm and in fact some of the lonelier guests and ghosts may take them as a partner. But for the more determined, there will once again be some bride and/or groom abductions, be they dead or alive. Best to thwart their efforts or some weddings will turn into funerals.


GHOST PROBLEMS

All threads for these prompts are worth 4pts.

On the edge of the watery world of Escordvi, where the horizon blurs between sea and sky, tales of the Farplane echo through the salty winds. This underworld, a shadowy mirror of the living seas, is where the souls of the departed find their final resting place, guided by the spectral hand of Envoy Jades and his ship, The Asmodeous. The Farplane, this is where the spirits and ghosts can spend the rest of their eternity in the bliss they choose.

Envoy Jades, with his tattered coat and a gaze that pierces through the veil of life and death, has sailed the seas for as long as anyone can remember. He sings old sea shanties and sleeping lullabies as he makes his rounds collecting souls. And while his appearance is ghoulish and grave, it is said that his presence is kind and encouraging, often coaxing ghosts to enjoy their last days in celebration in the realm of the living before taking his ship to embark on their final journey. The ship, said to be forged from the remnants of sunken galleons and woven with the souls of the lost and found, sails the seas like a looming ghostly shadow all month long. It is said that those who witness the ship's passage may catch a glimpse of their own fate, as their reflections ripple through the water.

However there is a bit of a problem. Those out and about need to be careful as there are many restless and vengeful spirits about. Many are harmless and are out to play pranks, however there are some who may have grudges and can be dangerous, even possessing people. The following methods are known to work to help those who are possessed: 1) help fulfill their desire; 2) beat them down; 3) find some "blessed" water or relic to expel the ghost (many will be sold around the festival but whether they are real or fake is a hit or miss); 4) dunk the person in the ocean. Once released, help capture the ghost and bring it to the shore where Envoy Jades can collect the wayward soul.



👻💀 Ghostly possessions. Be careful not to be possessed by ghosts that are obsessed with love who will make the person possessed do anything and everything to find love, even if it means hurting someone. Or ghosts with a very opposite personality compared to the possessed, which will make them act how they normally wouldn’t act. Or even ghosts that used to be dangerous or murderous that will possess others and make them want to murder someone too. Ghost possession can be any and all sorts, from dangerous to playful.

🧜 Mermaid ghosts. Ghosts of mermaids that perished in a terribly violent way are around and swimming about various docks and boats looking for unsuspecting victims to attack. These mermaids look half-eaten and angry and will attack anyone on sight and try and take a bite out of them in return. Be careful when docking and escape while you still have all your limbs. Trying to fight a ghost-mermaid-zombie off could be tricky.

👻 A dead man. A familiar looking ghost of a man once alive is wandering about demanding that his seamstress be returned to him. He keeps blathering on and on about how he owns his woman and that no one can take her away from him and that she is his to control. With a closer look, this ghost’s neck is ripped open so he has a hard time speaking clearly and his angry ugly shouts come out as wheezes and growls. Most believe this delusional ghost doesn’t deserve to be around, so find a way to destroy or send it away.

🌹 Emberbloom victims. Many of the lost ghosts wandering about are ghosts that carry beautiful red and orange flowers that look like the bright sunset. These ghosts are the departed spirits of murdered people that were buried on the Leviathan, Elah. These ghosts seem happy enough to be wandering about once again but they also seem sad that they never found their true love to give their flower to. Help these ghosts find their true love (Maybe it’s you? Maybe it’s someone else?) and help them give their ghostly sunset flower to another.

🐄 Bull ghost. A massive skeletal bull ghost is also out and about wandering the lands. It doesn’t seem particularly aggressive or violent, even if it looks like it could stomp on someone and kill them instantly. Actually, it seems quite nice and likes to listen to love songs. Try avoiding a fight and sing him something pretty instead.

🎃 Pumpkaboos. Little pumpkin-like ghost spirits are dancing and playing all over the Leviathans and the surrounding islands. These little spooks are playful and sweet and enjoy lighting the way for people walking around in the dark and are said to be spirit guides that lead ghosts to Envoy Jades’s ship. But while sweet, be careful, as these little spirits are able to hypnotize others and can control them to do their little pranks and harmless bidding. But they mostly want to play.

Every now and then, The Asmodeus will appear on the shores of Eltrut and other places that are having issues with ghosts. Although the ship may appear dark and dangerous, it will only appear to only collect the roaming spirits nearby before departing. It will remain active until dawn, and once the ship has been loaded with the spirits ready to depart, it fades away on the ocean’s horizon.

However, The Asmodeus should be mistaken for the ghostly ship that attacked Eltrut’s shores last year. In fact, while also collecting the wayward spirits, when it's off in distant waters, its speed picks up and seems to be searching…perhaps for this very ship that has not been seen since last Ghoul's Moon.


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.



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 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!


Message in a Bottle
Everywhere

It’s a popular tradition to write a handwritten message and put it in a bottle and to send it out to sea. Sometimes messages come back with written responses. Sometimes they don’t! But writing a message can be a very therapeutic or fun thing to do. It might net the writer a few new pen pals or some well needed anonymous advice. Pen a letter, place it in a glass bottle and release it into the ocean's waves to see what happens. And be sure to respond to any bottles you find, too!


Plundering Pumpkins
Everywhere

There’s been a rumour going around that wearing a mask crafted from a carved pumpkin is an effective countermeasure to scare away ghosts. Demand for pumpkins has thus spiked all month, and farmers are struggling to keep up with demand. Some people are willing to pay a very high price for people to, ahem, acquire pumpkins from the local farms for them, while farmers will pay with coin and free produce to any who will help guard their crops for harvest.




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G'raha Tia | FFXIV | Corsair

[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-19 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
💎 Candy Treat Exchange

[ Should anyone really be surprised that G'raha is wandering around all of the stalls and vendors? He has a small bowl filled with different treats. Candies. There is a pumpkin shaped lollipop in his mouth as he walks around.

And when he finds someone who is in need of a trade, G'raha digs around in his bowl to produce a candy from the opposite vendor. In fact, he almost shoves it into their faces, all too eager. ]


Here! I have plenty and I can show you were to find more.

[ Children seem to really like the fact that the Miqo'te is just passing out candies. A bat shaped chocolate here. A green gooey gummi there.

Oh G'raha is having such a good time! ]


💎 Dancing Drunk Pirate

[ G'raha loves a good party. There have been several instances of set ups like this Masquerade. Of course the Miqo'te has to dress appropriately. Though he most certainly has a date that has accompanied him to this event, G'raha will love to dance with anyone that asks for it. He'll hardly refuse!

Later, he finds this drinking game to be. Well it could be a bit of fun! G'raha finds a seat, mischief in his eyes. ]


I am ready to begin if you are. Though will you be able to tell fact from fiction, I wonder.


💎 Mermaid Ghosts

[ There's the telltale burn of magic on the air as G'raha casts another spell. Holy blinds all in its white light blazing high in the sky. The wails of the half eaten mermaid creatures pierce his ears, making the fury appendances fold back against his skull. G'raha has been attempting to assist anyone that may be boarding or departing from this dock. Though he encourages people to just leave. ]

Their bites are vicious. Do not let them near!

[ A glance to his poor tail, thankfully intact but bleeding, is probably a sign that he knows what he is talking about. ]


💎 Wildcard

[ This is the "hit me with your best shot" area. G'raha is going to be around, doing any and all activities because he can't help himself. The young old man needs some fun! If none of the above prompts seem to fit what you want with him, either give me a starter or hit me up at verthunder on Discord or Plurk and I'll set you up. ]
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Cid | Closed

[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-19 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ G'raha feels more confident this time around. Having done this once before already, for the train that they had to crash into Vanguard. He has once more transcribed the schematics onto paper, placing them down for Cid to see. ]

So. Where should we start modifying?
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[personal profile] ramuhs 2024-10-23 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Working on these turrets is something Cid had been anticipating. Now, he's not really one to make weapons, but they would be in poor shape if they couldn't properly defend their little island and the ship. Not to mention these would be for their own use than trying to commercialize like the other self-defense products he's made and released to the public.

More importantly, he is quite curious how these turrets worked. He's already taken one apart, carefully documenting every piece, gear, and wire and even reassembled it, but it's still a marvel for him as the closest Valisthea would have would be the Echoes found around the Fallen ruins.

Now with G'raha, they're bound to get somewhere with it, so he looks over the schematics with a furrowed brow before moving his hand over a section.]


I'd say we should look into the energy source and what we want to use for ammunition. They were originally firing those laser beams which we can recreate, but perhaps we should consider other options to fit the locations around the island.
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-26 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ G'raha is also of a mindset not to create weapons, per se. At least not for distribution. However, he understands that there is always a need for the means to defend oneself. That is also something which may be required here and the materials gleaned from the turrets could help with a proper defense. Hopefully it wouldn't be something that they would need.

Fingers tap against the table as G'raha considers Cid's words. ]


We would use aspected crystals as a power source. There would be no ammunition required. At least not exactly, considering the machine itself would be designed to more or less cast a form of magic.
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[personal profile] ramuhs 2024-10-28 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
Would the crystals be able to recharge themselves or would we need to replace them?

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DRUNK PIRATES - Ft. One soon to be wasted cat boy.

[personal profile] averagedad 2024-10-19 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Twilight on the other hand was not big on social gatherings only entertaining the idea if necessary for his missions but had been practically dragged here by his spouse, Yor Forger, who wished to partake in the festivities at large. It would rouse suspicions if he did not graciously agree to join her and cause a potential rift, wishing to maintain their mutual respect for one another. In truth he would be lying if he did not enjoy seeing her happy in turn, the pair having drawn infinity closer over the years time they had spent together during Operation Strix.

So here the man was clad in formal wear appropriate for the event, a skeleton suit with face painted in matching make up thanks to his wife's doing as she giggled away happily working away on it along with the mask of choice. Finding his way to the bar area where they had been serving drinks he noted an interesting game being played which garnered his attention. Truth or lies they called it; Twilight pleasantly intrigued as he sat down across from the other with a subtle nod of his head smiling curtly at the challenge. The intelligence agent prided himself on being able to read others by their facial reactions alone so this would be a testament to his skills.]


By all means please proceed, sir. I look forward to it.
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-20 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ His tail whips around behind him, much like a cat that is ready to pounce at any given moment. G'raha is playful, an impish look in his eye. This stranger seems to be game. ]

At least the playing field will be fair. After all, it would appear we are strangers to one another.

[ There will still be two glasses and G'raha filling them slightly. ]

Let us start with something easy, hmm? As a child, I used to fancy myself some hero of old. Someone who would save the star and win the heart of my first love.
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[personal profile] averagedad 2024-10-20 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[A simplistic nod is ushered back in agreement towards the intriguing individual adorned with the animalistic features causing Twilight to chuckle out softly as he thinks aloud. His curiosity getting the better of him now wishing to know more about the strange appendages but would have to reserve such questions for after their little game.]

Indeed. I think I would recall meeting someone with both cat ears and tail. How very curious.

[When his counterpart puts forth the first question at large, Twilight brings a hand to cup his chin thinking silently for a moment, using his quintessential skills of deduction honed from his years of experience as the worlds greatest spy to conclude truth from fiction. Considering his initial sentiment of making it easy his immediate thought would be so say truth, countered by the honest tone of voice which seemed to merit his words as genuine having achieved such feats over the course of his lifetime. Bearing all this in mind the man smiles confidentially as he makes his first guess.]

Truth. Whether you found this first love and ensnared their heart I cannot say but you do seem the type who enjoys grand tales of adventure.
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-20 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Said ears seem to wiggle when they're mentioned. G'raha's expression still seems fairly amused. He doesn't seem to take offense to the unspoken implication that Miqo'te are not a race where this man comes from and therefore he is very interested. Thankfully, that is a very common reaction, G'raha has come to find. There are not too many here with more bestial features so he takes it in stride. ]

You must have arrived recently then. By now most would not find the sight curious.

[ G'raha chuckles. He's patient as the other attempts to sus out the truth of his words. Now he had meant it, this would be easy. Something that is not a stretch of the imagination but also a basic fact that may be true for many, but not for all. ]

Aye, I do enjoy such tales. As for love, I believe I may yet use that for a statement as the game continues.

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mermaid ghosts 🧜‍♀️

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2024-10-20 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
[From what he's seen, Ghoul's Moon is a pretty big festival. He remembers the festivities last year and how the undead also liked to party... It seems like this is no different this year (aside from the ghosts being more dangerous than the random skeleton attacks this time). Is Ghoul's Moon going to be like this every time?]

Raha!

[Zack has his weapon out but using a sword on a ghost-zombie isn't exactly effective. Some of the mermaids angrily shy back from him but some of them are bold enough to try and recklessly lunge and grab at him with loud high-pitched screeches.]

Get back, you're bleeding!

[He swipes his weapon at another but when that doesn't work he uses a sharp blast of tri-thundaga that zaps through the water, pushing several of them back.]
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-20 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ G'raha actually feels bad. These beings were murdered or killed in such a brutal way. They deserve rest, do they not? But at the same time, they cannot be allowed to harm anyone else.

The sound of Zack's voice jerks him back from his thoughts. He casts another Dia to startle off a couple of more. He looks at Zack and then down at his tail. Raha gives it a flick. ]


'Tis only a scratch. Nothing serious, I assure you.

[ There's nothing missing anyway. Though by speaking and trying to calm Zack down, Raha fails to see the one that is creeping ever closer. ]
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[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2024-10-21 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
[yeah wonder what murdered them Creatures that are attacking innocent people do need to be dealt with, as sad as their story might be... Sheesh.

Raha! Watch it-!

[This reckless, determined cat just keeps on going and going, even with a bite taken out of his tail. What is Zack going to do with him?

Right now, it's an attempt to lunge forward to pull G'raha out of the way of the looming threat.]
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-21 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ A few teeth marks mean nothing. Not a reason to stop at all. It barely even hurts, even.

But then Zack is reaching for him. Pulling G'raha away before a creature can latch onto him again. He feels himself pressed against Zack's side. And in return, Raha grabs at Zack's hip with the momentum and spins them.

All so he can cast another magic attack. ]


That was... A bit close.

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Candy treat exchange

[personal profile] general_affairs 2024-10-20 07:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ Reno spotted a familiar pair of red ears ducking between the crowd while he was out and about, himself. He hadn't said anything at first, instead just hurrying to add a second drink to his order, paying and making a bee-line in the direction those ears went.

Upon catching up, Reno didn't say anything at first. Not until he was just within an arm's reach. ]


G'raha! Here, I got you a drink, yo.

[ At was at this point he became a menace, and placed two warm drinks on top of Raha's head, between his ears. He couldn't help himself, he had to tease him a little about being a shorty. ]

'You got any goodies in there for me? Something with caramel.
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-20 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He had already finished the treat in his mouth, crunching and munching away. G'raha is a good man and makes sure to drop the stick into the trash. In fact, that's what he's doing when he feels something on his head. Something warm.

Ears perk up, which likely looks a little silly since the drink is sitting there between them. ]


Ah! [ It's one of Zack's friends. ] Oh I suppose we could engage in a trade. What sort of drink did you bring me?
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[personal profile] general_affairs 2024-10-20 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It does look silly, which is exactly what the taller redhead was going for. Pleased with himself, he hummed and removed the drinks.

Although, with the evening being chilly, they might have served as nice ear-warmers for the minute or two they were there. ]


I've got the primo-goods, so you're gonna have to really ante up: pumpkin spice cinnamon roll latte.

It's even got a little sable cookie for dipping. So, what've you got to trade?

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Drunken Catte

[personal profile] empyrean_mirror 2024-10-20 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kaveh knows this is a terrible idea. He is only here because he was curious and wanted to bully Alhaitham into dancing, but as he and G'raha have both misplaced their partners, well...

...He can't say no to a drinking game. It'd be rude!]


Well, we might as well. Will you take the first round, then?
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-20 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Of course Kaveh can't say no to a drinking game. It's just not in the blonde. However, G'raha probably shouldn't enabling Kaveh's drinking habits.

And yet, he fills both glasses with a smile. ]


I was going to be a gentleman and allow you to go first.
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[personal profile] empyrean_mirror 2024-10-24 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
Is that what we're calling it, G'raha?

[He considers this for a moment, turns his glass in his hands while he thinks. What hasn't he mentioned to G'raha before...]

This isn't my first time trapped in a world in a bottle.

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Treat Exchange

[personal profile] legendofthelion 2024-10-21 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
[G'raha's enthusiasm is practically matching the kids he's trading candy with. Or handing it out, as the case may be. Dehya's got a bag on her own arm, and waits until he's done before approaching.] Looks like we had the same idea. You still got a good stash?
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-24 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ Naturally his focus zooms in on that bag. His ears perk. Tail shoots up and curves upright. Oh G'raha is interested. he is so very, very interested in what she might have. ]

It would appear so! I tried to collect as many items as possible, but now I wonder if I might have missed some.
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[personal profile] legendofthelion 2024-10-27 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Don't feel too bad if you did, there's a lot out there. [She pulls out a couple swirly lollipops by their stems.] You got any of these?

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Drunken Pirates

[personal profile] desfait 2024-10-22 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
[Two long, black, deer-like ears immediately snapped forward at what sounded like a challenge. The featureless mask only allowed sight of the eyes, but from the way they crinkled upwards, he obviously found that to be just delightful.

The fairy's hands move deftly, words following swiftly after-
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Then let us start. Shall we flip a coin to see who starts?
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[personal profile] afflatusexarch 2024-10-26 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That's the thing, isn't it? About the masks and the decor? It's all to create the atmosphere. Besides, wouldn't it make the game less interesting if they could read each other's faces?

G'raha quirks his lips a bit into an impish grin. ]


I don't see why not. By all means.
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I'm cool with G'raha winning the coin toss if you like

[personal profile] desfait 2024-10-27 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a pause as he rummages through the dark robes, before pulling a little silver coin from some hidden pocket. Deftly, the fairy flicks the coin into the air, snatching it as it came back down before slapping the coin to the back of his hand.

Still covering it, he nods towards G'raha, prompting the other man to call his side.
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