TDM #1

[fabulists]

fable test drive meme #1

// 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 magical creatures from all walks of life. 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, in order for their dragon overseer to reclaim his own magic and find his missing siblings. 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.

Welcome to Fable.

// 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. Fortunately, though, it seems that your kitchen is stocked with ingredients. Enough to make a pie, at least! Most of the village shops are currently closed due to the bad weather, so it seems like socialising with your neighbours might be your best shot at finding something to do.

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. Perhaps the board will urge you to find some fellow people who are in a similar situation as you. The cold weather might inspire you to go fishing in the river canals, have a snowball fight, make warm drinks for people, get active in the kitchen or go sledding!

Or, just ... do whatever you want! This is your magical home now, might as well make the most of it!

snowfolk!

// do you wanna build a snowman?

While wandering through the village, you suddenly hear a voice appear out of nowhere. "Help ..." The voice speaks, rather ominously, which might alarm you. "Turn around ..." It says again, which may send shivers down your spine that aren't related to the cold. "Now, come closer. No, closer. Closer!" Jeez! You know this place is filled with magical creatures, but what on earth is taunting you at the moment? You can't see anything! There's just a Snowman in front of you.

"Hello." Wait, did that Snowman just--? "I am a Snowman." He did. He talked to you.

"I am lonely. Please build me some friends." Well, it's not like you have anything better to do ... "I will give you a reward if you do. Come to me when you have built, and I will give you a reward." Seems simple enough. You almost walk away to get started, until--

"HOLD IT!" He yells, very loudly for a Snowman. "You must use teamwork to build a Snowperson. The best Snowpeople are made with friends. Find a friend and build a Snowperson for me. Thank you."

Well, there you have it! You have been tasked with finding someone to build a Snowperson with. And of course, because these Snowfolk are magic, they're going to be quite particular about how they want to be built. They may berate you and act fussy during the process. You must divide the work between you and your acquaintance in order to complete your Snowperson. Get creative with hats, scarves, shapes, face designs - and whatever else you think the Snowperson should have!

Your final result will produce either an immaculate (or terrible) Snowtyke, Snowboy, Snowmam or Snowman who will reward you both with a random piece of winter furniture and an extra surprise!

Once you both feel satisfied with your Snowperson,
Please reply to this thread here in order to claim the rewards! Have fun!

the aurora ball

// ballad of the northern lights

In Finnish mythology, it is believed that the Northern Lights (Revontulet) are the creation of a fox who runs across the night sky. In Fable, this very same fox is the one responsible for the Northern Lights of their skies - and while he spends a lot of his time away from the realm to decorate the skies of many other places, he returns every Winter for a fantastic show (and incredible party!)

To celebrate his return, Fable's residents gather in Skáld to host a ball and have a big party beneath the lights. And you have been invited! No need to worry about travel - with your magical invitation, you can be poofed there in an instant! In an act of generosity, the Fox of the Northern Lights has temporarily given you a dose of his magic in order for you to join in the fun! While the party is ongoing, you will have a glowing pair of aurora wings which allow flight, a dazzling new outfit, an immunity to the cold, and the ability to create aurora streaks in the sky!

// the aurora ball

The moment you accept the invitation and arrive in Skáld, the magical effects from the Aurora Fox will activate! Shimmering sparkles will envelope you before you find yourself wearing a brand new outfit and accessories for the evening, and they really are very sparkly! Your floating aurora wings spawn behind you in any colour, and just like that, you're ready for the party! Don't worry about the outfit you were wearing prior to this, it has been transported back to your wardrobe in your cottage. With magic, of course!

The party runs for a few days, and it's a lot bigger than you imagined. Just how many mythological creatures are attending? You and the otherwordly attendees will be staying in a nearby wooden lodge that has been upscaled with magic in order to accommodate its large guests. The lodge has spacious rooms, complimentary meals, and even a heated outdoor pool!

The party itself takes place on a mountain adjacent to the lodge with an outdoor ballroom, Troll DJs playing through the night (with both upbeat and slow music), a bonfire, a food buffet and a bar!

Fancy a drink? There are cocktails and mocktails being served all night by the Troll bartenders! Who knew Trolls were so good at mixing drinks? Cocktails and mocktails are exactly the same in taste, except mocktails don't have any alcohol in them. If your character doesn't like to drink, they can still enjoy the tasty beverage without getting drunk!

Regardless of alcohol content, however, each drink will have a funny effect on the person consuming it.
Pink Pixie will make people feel more flirty and sensual, Minty Manticore will make people hyperactive and chatty, Blue Bunyip will give them a case of the blues by inspiring a little bit of sadness, and Purple Pegasus will make them sentimental and emotional.

Welcome to Fable's first TDM!
We're excited to have you here, and hope you enjoy the prompts!
To familiarise yourself with the setting, please take a look at the arrivals & premise page!
We would also appreciate it if you could have a look at the rules as well.
As a general note, the TDMs are considered game canon!
Which means all rewards for fruit & furniture can be used in the game if you apply!

New arrivals have a cottage, a network device, the clothes on their back and a single item from home.
To view the locations, NPCs and more information about the game, please visit our full navigation!

If you have any questions that you have not seen answered in the FAQ, please ask in the FAQ post. Thank you!

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Comments

[frostblooms]

[ She feels as if she scarcely knows what she's doing, a feeling she hasn't known since she was a young girl, but that which Thoma has time and time again soothed over the course of their friendship. This time is no different; she feels her hesitation melting away drop by drop when he kisses her back duly, when his hand comes to rest at her cheek in a gesture so tender and intimate that she doesn’t know what to do with herself.

When they finally pull apart by necessity, it’s just barely so. She swears that she can still feel his lips against hers when he speaks, or perhaps it’s her imagination… Though what he says does have her pulling away just a bit more, as if his words have brought the full weight of what they’ve done to bear. Ayaka shrinks back into herself, like a flower closing at night…

I don’t know what came over me, she wants to say, but her head feels hazy, and instead she mutters, quietly, ]

W-Was… Was that alright…?

[schmoozing]

[He can tell before she even says the words that hesitation and uncertainty are on her mind. Those same feelings flood into him as well, asking the same question of himself. Was it alright? The first answer that comes to his mind is yes, it was, it was more than alright. But he also has to consider all sides of the issue here too- what is Ayaka's perspective on this? She must be feeling like she might of crossed the line in some way, but Thoma is quick to reassure her that this isn't the case.]

I think it was.

[He smiles softly down at her, gently moving a strand of her hair that had stuck to the side of her face, tucking it behind her ear.]

I'm not really sure what's gotten into us tonight, but it feels like it's something I've been waiting for for a long time. We just didn't have the opportunity before, what with our duties and all. Aaaand, it might not look all that good for the Kamisato clan if you were involved with your own housekeeper...

[He gives a worried smile, but it's replaced quickly with a laugh followed by a confident smile. He wants his lady to feel comfortable, confident, and at peace with this.]

But we're not at home, are we? Those are matters we just simply don't have to fret over while we're here.

[frostblooms]

[ For Ayaka, too, this all feels like something that perhaps has been between the both of them for a long time, just waiting to happen, but never seeing the light of day. At home, there's too much that stands between them. Propriety. Responsibilities. Time. Perhaps, most of all, Ayaka herself, and her staunch commitment to serving the Yashiro Commission and thus the people of Inazuma.

But here... Here, it's different. And she listens as Thoma tells her as much and reminds her of the reasons why, by all accounts, what's happening between the two of them should not be happening. But he's also right in that they're not at home. This isn't Inazuma. She isn't a leader of the Yashiro Commission, nor is he her housekeeper...

But is that really alright...? Do they really not have to worry, here...?

She's not sure. But at the very least, she trusts that Thoma's heart is as pure as ever, and that alone is enough reason for her to feel at ease, at least in this moment. ]

... You're right. At least for tonight, we... We need not worry...

[ She leans in, and rests her head against his shoulder. ]

This is... This is nice. Thank you, Thoma.

[schmoozing]

You're very welcome, milady. I'm really glad you think so, because I think this is really nice too.

[Seeing her being able to be at peace with this is wonderful, holding Ayaka closer as he lets himself relax with her. He still really can't explain it, but this feels right, to have her here in his arms so close. In Thoma's mind, the barriers truly must have been their dealings at home, right? Maybe he's just overthinking things right now, his mind letting go of the worries and stress and coming completely under the influence of the warmth he feels from Ayaka and the effect of the drink they'd had.

He holds her for a few moments more, soaking in this feeling, but even he realizes that they would have to get out of the pool. People would be filtering in here at any time from the party, and he's sure she probably wouldn't want to be caught out here like this.]

Maybe we should think about going inside and getting changed into something dry. As nice as this is, we can't stay out here forever, and I wouldn't want you to ruin your dress.