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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 cafés 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 Cafés are sooooo cute! Situated outside, these charming cafés 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 café 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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Thunderstorm~
The question, is a curious one, but still she tilts her head politely, confused by the question.]
Guuji Yae, I'm afraid that I'm not sure I quite know what you mean?
[After all, what good, upstanding citizen of Inazuma isn't aware of the results of falling under Her Excellency's ire? Ayaka's always had a healthy... appreciation for what Lightning was capable of doing. As was only natural of someone who lived under the archon of Electro's overseeing of course.]
Ah, if we were home I'd be wondering if this was some portent from Her Excellency, but since we are here....
[Could the Shogun control the weather in a strange, different world? Honestly, this is far outside of Ayaka's understanding of things. Perhaps the traveler would know?]
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Exactly what I was wondering too, young Ayaka. [ Yae suavely extends her arm to touch the drizzling rain as she spreads her palm open from where they stand, her ever-so-confident grin not leaving her lips. ] Wouldn't you like to find out?
[ This is basically Yae's way of saying 'let's get dangerous in this unknown place', which means you, Ayaka, should just run before she drags you deeper into whatever mischief she's planning in her head. ]
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Is Guuji Yae is asking if I've ever felt the desire to be struck by her Excellency's words in a physical manner?
[She's seen it happen a time or two and it doesn't look particularly pleasant. So she will be avoiding such things. Maybe it's different for someone with an Electro vision, but as a Cryo wielder it doesn't really suit her to dance under this particular light show.]
Because, I'm afraid the answer is no. I've never had a desire such an experience.
[But running involves going back out into the storm where the odds of her getting struck by the lightning are far higher. That would be counter productive.]
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When you've seen a lot, you tend to want to try to expand your wide array of knowledge, my dear. [ which is to say, a lot, considering her age... Yae then flicks her fingers together. ] That being said, I suppose I should have asked you this first, how have you been doing in this land so far? Eye opening, no?
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[Won't even acknowledge her age, how polite is that! After all, it's better to not refer to someone like the Guuji Yae as old, goodness no. For surely only calamity would follow.]
I'm afraid I haven't been here for very long, so haven't seen all that there is to offer yet. But I'm sure it's quite a charming place with much to offer.
[A diplomatically neutral response if ever there was one. She might be young in comparison, but she's not that young. She's been overseeing the duties of the Kamisato clan for quite a while now after all.]
Of course, it could never be a better home than her Excellency's Inazuma.
[For all it's flaws, Inazuma is everything and her home. She wouldn't want anyone to doubt that. It's not at all for political flattery. She's Inazuman through and through. The cottage is so quaint and rustic, it's truly charming and nice. It's lovely to have this glimpse into another life. Because that's all it is, a glimpse into a new way of living that she'd never get to see otherwise.]
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Hmm, I wonder about that~♫ For what its worth, our lovely Raiden Shogun didn't exactly do the best job at keeping Inazuma at its strongest feet.
[ This is, of course, a small joke and jab at Ei and her... let's say, less than good, ruling style that damaged the whole nation for years — Something that probably only Yae can openly say out loud due to her standing with the ruler itself. Especially now that they're in a different realm altogether. ]
Don't you ever, just, wishes to slap the Shogun on the face, Ayaka? And then tell her on her face to 'Get you stuff together!'?
[ This might sound rather weird, but she also knows the fact that the Shirasigi Himegimi has always lived a rather protected life and she require some pushes if she were to build some bonds here at an unknown place. The least Yae could try to be helpful is by being extroverted like this.
Or probably it was just an excuse to trash talk her long time friend while she's not around
she actually isand to see what kind of reaction Ayaka would give her by asking such weird question. Who knows? ]no subject
I truly believe that Her Excellency was doing what she thought best at the time.
[Sure, it hadn't been great exactly and was absolutely a mess that had required extensive cleanup. She's not bold enough to say it was a mistake regardless. Plus, it's probably not really her place. Besides, mistake or not that doesn't mean the Shogun hasn't always wanted what was best for Inazuma, and its principles, overall. Ayaka truly believes that.]
Have I ever? [Ayaka's eyes widen in disbelief, going so far as to take a step back in surprise.] Why, I would never even dream of such a thing!
[That sounds more like Ayato's domain, come now.
It has been a very sheltered life. Perhaps not a peaceful one exactly, but it's certainly been a very private one. This strange new world, with it's strange new rules would certainly be a challenge for Ayaka. But secretly, it's one she's looking forward to.
Like she's honoring that part of her mother, and even herself, yet again in a much larger way.]