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TDM #4
fable test drive meme #4
// away with the fairies
In your land, there may be stories of the Fae taking people away. Perhaps you haven't heard of the Fae at all, or perhaps you are more familiar with them than others. No matter how well acquainted you are with the Fae, everyone around you has experienced the same fate tonight: Being taken by them. Partially, at least. For they did not want to kidnap anyone from their home and take them away from the life they knew. In a small jar of fairy dust, part of your soul was taken in the night and brought to a magical village by the name of Fable.On arrival, the Fae release you from the jar before waving their magic wands, and materialise this taken little part of you into a brand new you. From here onwards, your new life begins, shared among all sorts of magical creatures. Here, you will be allowed to grow, thrive and enjoy the bounties provided to you by these mysterious and wonderful creatures. In exchange, they ask for a share of the magical fruit that you grow in your garden, donated to their dragon overseer in exchange for rewards. After a briefing on your new life, you understand things as best as you possibly can. Now, it's time to settle into a brand new cottagecore life.
// arrival
Now that you are a resident of Fable, you have a brand new cottage, a garden, and a few tools to use! There's not an awful lot in your cottage, though: Just a cardboard box, a lamp, a cassette tape and a single bed. Fear not, though! By participating in friendly tasks, your cottage will look great in no time.Something sparkly catches your attention before you realise it's a message board, advertising an array of tasks for bonus fruit. Did this thing appear out of nowhere just now? That must be the case, since you can swear it wasn't there a second ago. The board may inspire you to go out there and mingle. It seems that the monthly tasks are geared towards friendliness to welcome this new season!
april showers & pretty flowers
// treacherous thunderstorm
Around this time of year, the weather in Fable can certainly get hectic. While magic can only do so much to tidy the remaining fallen leaves off the ground, there's nothing like a doozy of a downpour to really sweep everything fresh and new. With all of the new flowers that have been growing in Fable, a lot of rainwater is certainly needed to give them all a drink. The dragons and storm spirits have been brewing up a torrential downpour scheduled to fall all over Fable and beyond - along with some strong winds. Are you prepared for the occasion?
From cottage to cottage, roof tiles rattle and leaves are swept away. It is advised to not go outside during this storm period, and if you're caught in the rain, to take shelter immediately! If you can't reach your cottage in time, there are other village landmarks to take shelter beneath. The thunder is very loud and the wind is strong enough to knock someone off their feet. It might be best to keep close to people in this weather - going out alone could be very dangerous. And if you're cooped up inside with a friend or a stranger, why not get to know them to pass the time?
It is important to be wary of the lightning. If someone gets struck by lightning, they will not die - but they will experience an injury and a magical feedback loop which swaps their personality! The cure for this problem is rainwater tea - a remedy which is advertised throughout the town's message boards as a precaution for any unlucky residents. The affected person will be lightning charged, causing them to receive an electric shock every time their hands are near water, which will make brewing tea impossible. Someone who has struck will need to rely on another person to brew the tea for them. A lightning-shaped scar will mark the person who got struck wherever they were affected.
After the storm ceases, there may be property damage such as collapsed gates, fallen fences, missing roof tiles and even an injury or two! Oh no! As compensation for enduring such a hearty storm - the realm's overseer, Prism, provides brand new repairing tools to those who had taken damage.
// flowers of kanshi
After enduring such a horrendous downpour, you definitely feel the urge to get out of town. The residents of Fable gossip endlessly about how stunning the cherry blossoms are in Kanshi this time of year, and the fairies practically insist that you go.Upon arrival, you can see that Kanshi has received quite a beating from the storm. The winds and rain have blown cherry blossom petals all over the place - in the streets, rivers, and they're covering the buildings. You can see all sorts of tiny magical creatures making their best efforts to clean up, part of you wonders why they aren't using magic.
You feel a tap on the shoulder, and realise that it's a tiny sakura dragon sitting perched on you.
"Hi," they say, "I hope it's not too much to ask, but ... could you help us out here?"
You did come here to relax, so you may be a little bit hesitant at first. Still, you'll allow the dragon to continue.
"Kanshi normally has a dusting of petals here and there, but this is just too much for us to deal with on our own. If you help us gather petals, we'll offer you free access to our hot springs and restaurants. We'll even use the petals to craft furniture for you."
That's not a bad suggestion. Besides, it would be difficult to enjoy a trip here with petals covering the place. Once you agree to the dragon's request, you are given a fishing net to catch petals on the ground, in the water and in the air.
// sakura springs
Finally! It's time to relax. The sakura dragons were true to their word - in addition to the furniture gifted in exchange for the petals you collected, you have access to all of Kanshi's most favoured attractions!There are incredible restaurants with shiba inu chefs ready to tailor to your every desire! The dining can be enjoyed in outdoor cafรฉs surrounded by flowers, evening restaurants - and even an izakaya (alcohol & food bar) with food and drink available all night. It seems that the residents of Kanshi are very grateful for all the effort taken to clean up their home. If you want to spend the night here, even, the owners of the ryokan (traditional inns) will be glad to accommodate any guests. There are many beautiful wonders all across Kanshi, but one of the most renowned attractions are the hot springs. These incredible buildings feature indoor pools, outdoor waterways and rivers to bathe in which rejuvenates and uplifts anyone who steps in these waters. It's no wonder that creatures travel from all over just to bathe in them!
For every thread you write, you will receive cherry blossom furniture for your cottage! Feel free to leave a comment here to redeem these once you've written 5 tags in your thread! Since our TDMs are considered game canon, if you choose to app, these rewards will cross over with you when you join the game!
The Flower Cafรฉs are sooooo cute! Situated outside, these charming cafรฉs offer spectacular views of Kanshi's flower fields. All of the food and drinks arrive in incredibly charming pastel colours! (Even the savoury stuff!) Enjoying time in the cafรฉ while surrounded by all of this pollen will cause a flower to bloom in your hair every time you smile! When they sprout, it's a very ticklish sensation - which might make you smile a lot. This ticklish pollen can be treated with a swim. Good thing there's a hot spring nearby!
The Restaurants have no shortage of incredible food! Whether you would like to order off the set menu, a conveyor belt or destroy all-you-can eat, every option is available. The more food you consume, the more you will feel the urge to open up and talk about yourself. Even things you might not normally be so inclined to tell strangers...!
The Izakaya Bars are the perfect spots for any adults who love good food and good alcohol. There are no innocuous effects from the food and drink ... apart from the house special - cherry plum sake! It is everyone's favourite drink in Kanshi and all-time best seller. Consuming the sake will cause any of the following effects: giggles, excessive compliments, tingly sensations, increased stamina and the urge to overshare your thoughts.
The Hot Springs are beloved by all of Kanshi's locals and beyond. These huge, towering buildings are crafted with wood and feature private indoor pools, outdoor waterfall pools and smaller pools which are connected by streams. In order to allow guests to bathe in peace, the mythological & animal villagers of Kanshi have granted their guests from Fable to have an area all to themselves. They have also provided care packages to the guests! They contain a variety of scented bath salts to choose from. Each salt type has an (undisclosed) effect once in use. The Rose Scented Salts will make someone feel warm, friendly and affectionate. The Vanilla Bean Salts will make someone feel confident and talkative. Their mood will also be enhanced - whether it's a happy kind or melancholic kind. And the Warming Lavender Salts, surprisingly, will give someone the tail and ears of an animal!
over the rainbow
// a rainsplosion
You were likely more than aware of the intense storm that happened earlier. Just when you figure that everything is settled, you are interrupted by a group of frantic fairies flittering through Fable's village.
"Quick! Quick! Come with us! You've gotta see it!"
See what, exactly? Once you have the opportunity, you ask these excitable fae why they're in such a hurry.
"There's gonna be an explosion! A magic explosion!" ... Is that even safe?
"You know the storm? The huge storm? Well - a lot of it was magic, you know! The storm spirits created something magnificent to tidy up winter and blow everything away. And then the dragons and unicorns got involved, and they all started playing in the clouds and had a magic fight! This one cloud is so full of magic - it's going to explode! You've got to come and see it! Nothing bad will happen ... we think! But if it does, we'll fix the problem right up with our magic! Promise!"
Can you really trust the fairies to keep their promise...? But a magical explosion does sound pretty cool. Perhaps against your better judgement, you agree to go. On the mountainside, you see it - a huge looming storm cloud flickering with rainbow colours and streaks of lightning. There are a few dragons flying nearby, with a heavy layer of anticipation in the air. You can hear laughter from the creatures, which might reassure you that you aren't in any real danger. And then--
The cloud EXPLODES with a fantastic BOOM!
You have to admit - it does look pretty incredible! Just as you take a moment to admire the rainbow explosion, the magical shockwaves blast out and phase through you which causes an immediate effect...! Uh oh?!
Depending on which colour of the magical rainbow blast hits you, a different effect will occur:
Being hit with the colour Red will cause you to kiss the person you see next! Oh, my!
Being hit with the colour Orange will transform you into a merperson! Which is great, except ... you can't see any water around here! Maybe someone can carry you to water.
Being hit with the colour Yellow will give you an animal ears and tail of your choice. So cute! But you also feel the urge to follow the instincts and behaviours of said animal to some degree, too.
Being hit with the colour Green will summon enemies for you to fight! Yikes! From the shadows, monsters manifested out of your worst fears will come to life before trying to attack you - you've been given a weapon to defend yourself, but it would be better if you battled them with another person!
Being hit with the colour Blue will make you spontaneously burst into tears. It seems like nothing can stop you from crying, either - but comfort from another will ease the pain.
Being hit with the colour Purple will cause all of your inner thoughts to hover above your head in a thought bubble. Let's hope you aren't thinking of anything too strange at the moment ...
In a standard fairytale way, all effects end at midnight. Those cheeky fairies didn't keep their promise after all!
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adult juice uwu
While being tactfully on-guard for a majority of his time here, despite the exhausted heave in his shoulders, sometimes a man needs the simple comforts. Of the alcoholic sort. The fae tend to have that effect on him, as he's come to accept.
He is not, however, expecting an invitation the moment he walks through the door. He pauses, gaze flickering about before Elm realizes yeah, he's...talking to him. Well. ]
...Hm. [ A faint cough into his fist. Is he a little embarrassed? Yes. He's not so good with compliments like he used to be. ] If your offer is so generous, Ser, far be it from me to refuse.
[ He'll take the seat!! Ah, the bar. His old near and dear friend. He relaxes a bit into the seat, leaning a bit on the counter. ]
You seem as if you've been enjoying yourself. I hope the recent storm did not cause you overmuch trouble.
owo
Oh, of course it did. [ He slides the cup over to Elm as the other man sits. ] I just got here, and they're expecting me to clean up a mess I didn't even make. Feels like that happens no matter where I go.
[ Fucking story of his life. He doesn't sigh, or anything, at the thought, mostly because the drink is definitely filling up that empty feeling he gets from that. He grabs the bottle and leans over to fill Elm's little cup. ]
But now I'm sitting here with you, and with a drink, and I'm feeling a bit better.
[ He puts the bottle down and sits back in his seat, leaning on the bar as he gives Elm a brief look-over. ]
I'm Hector.
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It sounds as if you've a rough go of it, my friend. [ That's rough, buddy. ] But we should count ourselves lucky these seem to focus more on harmless pranks and shifting of responsibility rather than some of the Fae's less than savory pursuits.
[ A small blink of gold eyes at the filling of his cup, but Elm offers a small smile in thanks all the same. ]
Well. I cannot say I am the most riveting of drinking partners, but if it helps ease, then I'll be more than happy to be your company.
[ He lifts the cup, although it doesn't touch his lips quite yet. ]
Elmaris. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
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Hector hums in agreement at Elm's observation as he downs the drink in his glass. The other seems to be more knowledgeable about these spirits, and he casts him a quick glance. Something to keep in mind.
That said, he should be glad it really isn't any worse than it already is, in general. ]
Elmaris, huh? [ Rolls off the tongue nicely. ] Believe me, the pleasure is all mine. You're turning out to be a perfectly fine drinking partner.
[ He's very nice to look at.
Anyway, Hector makes himself comfortable by leaning further into the bar, extending a leg to rest his foot on a bar on Elm's stool. Teehee. ]
Did you just get here, too?
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He is very familiar. More than he'd prefer, but a job is a job...and it's in the blood, quite literally. His own sip of his drink is quite slow in comparison, since he's not quite at the level of throwing back the bottle yet.
Emphasis on yet. ]
I'm glad, then. I would hate to spoil your drink.
[ Elm does think there are better options, but really, he could use the company himself. So he doesn't do much but faintly acknowledge the foot idly resting on his stool, taking another drink as his gaze falls for a moment before back up again. Hmmmmm.
Gay behavior...?]Yes, fairly recently. Just when the storm hit, so I've spent most of time assisting with the fixing process. [ So much for a vacation... ] Hardly thriving, but I have weathered far worse.
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Hector hums as he refills his glass, turning back to look at Elm as he finishes speaking. He catches that glance. He acknowledges it but doesn't protest? Good. He leans forward just a touch, making it gayer. ]
You and me both. [ He says this with a little chuckle in his voice. He tilts his glass towards Elm--the quiet heave in his demeanor, and the way he spoke of the fairies and his attitude towards the storm? It's familiar, somehow. ]
I'm kind of disappointed I didn't run into you sooner. I feel like we've got more in common than either of us think.
[ Or he's just drunkenly hitting on a good-looking man, who knows. ]