fablecottage | TDM #1

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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A. Arrival:

[ Fable is already a great deal colder - and snowier - than the city Caelas left behind before arriving here. Then again, it had only been mid-autumn back in Waterdeep, so this... was an abrupt change. And one he wasn't entirely happy with, since he wasn't exactly a fan of the cold in general.

But as disorienting as the change was, he was attempting to make the best of it for the moment - if only for the lack of anything better to do. But it's why he can be found wandering around the square (snugly wrapped up in the warm comforter from his own bed from his new cottage) and helping to pass out steaming mugs of warm cider or cocoa a few of the new arrivals have been working at making. His talents do not lie in the kitchen, so he's more than happy to lend a hand here instead. Even he can manage to hand out drinks! ]

[ Of course, that might keep him entertained for only so long before his more mischievous side peeks out. He's used to creeping around unseen and unheard - might even employ some well-known magic to aid him, in fact - so his targets may not even realize he's there at all.

At least, not until a well-aimed snowball thumps soundly into your person from an unexpected direction. Followed, of course, by a burst of delighted laughter. ]

B. Snowmans!:

[ Caelas is no stranger to being bossed around and ordered about. He's not a fan of it, of course - who would be? - but for a bit, he takes it with relative patience and good-natured humor. Although that's quickly wearing thin as the fussy complaints continue on without ceasing and his original partner in this endeavor gets mad and stomps off in a huff.

Not that Cael blames him at all. This is a sad level of masochism, he thinks as he turns to give the grumpy snowfolk still prattling off a list of demands and complaints a Look. And then quickly scans his surroundings, hopefully to find someone he can con into helping him get this finished. ]

C. Aurora Ball:

[ Caelas is rarely one to pass up a party, and this would be no exception - even if he's not entirely certain what they're supposed to be celebrating? Whatever, it's a party, so he is here, dressed in a festive outfit in blue and white, complete with the shimmering blue wings of light fluttering from his back. Which he finds pretty distracting, if you ask him. But the immunity to the cold is definitely a plus! Because honestly, having a ball outside in the middle of winter is just asking for disaster in his mind.

The lodge hosting them might be his favorite part about all this, though, and he can be found exploring and indulging in the accommodations they offer, relaxing and treating this like the free vacation it seems to be. He's curious about the food they have to offer here and might be eyeing the heated pool with a mixture of skepticism and longing. It is still winter, after all...

Cael tries a variety of the drinks, too, deciding he might want to sample a variety of them, so he could be found throughout the ball with any one of them in his hand. Although as the night wears on, it does seem as if the Pink Pixie has become his favorite among them and his mood has begun to match the hue accordingly. He may approach you at some point with an easy smile and a faint flush to his cheeks. ]

D. Wildcard:

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[She's beauty. She's grace. She's just taken a snowball right to the face.

And so Usagi goes down in a pile of squawking, flailing limbs. Because she's a klutz even in the best of circumstances. And this? This is arguably not her sort of Best Circumstance. So when she startles, her arms whirl out and she twists and goes down in the most undignified, ungraceful heap imaginable.]

AAaaaaaaaaaaaaah Oooooph!

[ He... hadn't actually been aiming for her face. Or even her head. He's not that mean, to have sabotaged a complete stranger like that. But either the wind must have caught it or she had turned somehow... or maybe his aim had just been off, although he sincerely doubts that, perfectionist that he is.

But when she flails and goes down in a heap of limbs and snow, he can only stare for a moment, jaw dropped open and eyes wide. ]

Oh shit.

[ He scrambles out from his hiding spot and carefully dashes over to where she's fallen, offering her a helping hand with a sheepish expression and a wince. ]

Are you alright?

I'm okay!

[But she'll still take the help getting back up. She's honestly looking just as sheepish as he is, if not more. Honestly, she didn't see where the snowball was coming from so doesn't even realize he's the culprit.]

Honestly, it happens more than you'd think. [A beat.] The falling part I mean. Not the snowball part.

[ He's surprisingly careful as he hauls her up to her feet again, making sure she has her balance once more before he releases her hand. Sheepish smile still in place, he rubs a hand at the back of his neck. ]

I'd be a little worried if you were constantly being pelted by snowballs, honestly. Are you sure you're not hurt?

[ Not realizing he hasn't been found out as guilty, he still feels bad and is glancing her over just to make sure there's been no damage. ]

Luckily, it doesn't snow in Tokyo that often. Or I just might.

[She can have pretty horrible luck on occasion after all. Or maybe it'd just be Rei's new favorite pastime. One of the two.]

I'm sure! [She makes a show of flexing, still obviously in good humor.] I'm a lot tougher than I look.

[It's cold, Temerity's not inclined to stick around, his tail's wound so thick around his waist that it practically doubles as a belt at this point, it's, as established, cold.

He's inclined to go from Point A to Point C and find someone to con along the way. Unfortunately, here he is, at Point B, being confronted by someone needing a hand. For snowmen. What?]

Ah, cousin, forgive me! I don't really have a knack for that sort of thing. [He does seem to be settling down for at least the next few minutes, though, because if nothing else watching the shitshow doesn't seem like the worst use of his time...but it is cold.] You're probably better off finding someone else, you know.

[ Cael blinks at the sight of an unknown tiefling approaching him but then breaks into a bemused grin, crossing his arms over his chest and arching an eyebrow. ]

I don't see anyone else around here to ask, do you?

[ That's a definite no. Unless one counts the complaining snowman. ]

Besides. [ His grin curves into a mischievous smirk as he gives the tiefling a pointed once-over. ] You definitely look like you need to warm up.

TDM #1

Caelas Tavion | D&D OC | OTA

Arrival - cackling all the while. Zero shame, zero regrets. I had to.

im so glad you did!

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