fablecottage | TDM #2

fable test drive meme #2

// 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. 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. It seems that the monthly tasks are geared towards togetherness due to this being the month of love!

love is in the air

// an arrow through the heart

When the 14th of February rolls around in Fable, every creature across the realm seems to be full of love! The villages all across the realm have many loved-themed attractions for the occasion. There are Fae folk giving away cookies in the streets, mysterious Cherubs flying around with bows and arrows that might make you suspicious, and a general sense of happiness and warmth can be felt all around.

Of course, Valentine's day is for more than the love shared between romantic couples, though! All kinds of love are celebrated on this day - platonic love, familial love, romantic love, and every other kind in between. To celebrate this romantic holiday, the Fae have poofed some attractions up into Fable including an outdoor café, a magical carousel and an evening firework show! When the fireworks explode, they explode into hearts! Isn't that sweet?

// merry-go-round

In Fable's town square, a magical carousel has appeared! As you take a closer look, you notice that the wooden horses seem to be alive...?! If you stare and linger for too long, the Fae may pester you to go and ride it! If you succumb to the wishes of the Fae (or decide to ride it out of your own accord), everything will seem to be pretty normal to start. The horses move up and down while music plays, giving a pretty novel carousel ride experience.

Then, suddenly, the horse you are riding will turn around to look at you...!? And then say: "Seems the two of you are getting along just great! Now, we'll take you on a date!" Uh, what!? Before you can ask questions, you realise that the horse you are riding has detached from the carousel, and it is now taking you to a new location with the person next to you to set you up on a date! Both you and the person riding the horse adjacent to you will be taken on a fun date spot by both of these horses. It seems to be far out of Fable, too! The horses will take the two of you for a fun time out in Kanshi! Known for its famous flower gardens and pink foliage, it makes for a wonderful date spot. Once the carousel horses deliver you, they tell you they'll come and pick you up...! On one condition. The condition is that you must either play 20 questions, truth or dare, go out for a meal or make flower crowns for each other. Simply whistle to call the horses back afterwards. Have fun!

// complimentary candy

Care for some candy? Although, you're pretty sure these are cookies ... In any case, there are several fairies flying around Fable with trays filled with complimentary candies! Upon first glance, they just look like a regular plain heart, but once they're picked up, they will tell you something you really need to hear right now. Something to warm you from the inside out!

Once you consume one of these candies, you won't be able to resist complimenting other people as well. The more you eat, the more compliments you'll give!

Uh oh, there's trouble in the air ... Mischievous Faerie Cherubs may shoot you in the heart with an arrow today! You won't feel it, but the momentum of being struck might make you wobble a little.

Red arrows will give you strong feelings of lust. Oh, my. When did everyone here get so attractive...? You feel like you're on fire. Better go somewhere private if things get heated between you and another.

Yellow arrows will make you feel like sunshine today! If you're usually a grumpy grump, you find yourself filled with inexplicable joy. It's probably contagious!

Pink arrows will fill you with so much love for the people you care about. It's like the holiday spirit of Valentine's has hit you full force! You really want to do something to show someone you care about them.

White arrows will give you a case of the hiccups that can only be cured with a kiss! You know the cure, but nobody else does (unless they've been affected too.) What will you do?

viva festivale!

// a feather hunting festival!

After a fun time on the 14th, you feel as though the Fae must be all partied out by now during February. Surely they can't still be partying this month? Wrong! They certainly are! You awaken one morning to discover that music is playing in the distance. If you feel intrigued enough to go and investigate, you will notice multicolour paper decorations lining the streets along with lots of bunting.

Any questions you may have will be answered very swiftly when a peacock bursts out of nowhere, wildly shaking his feathers! "WELCOME TO FESTIVALE!" He says, and before you can open your mouth to speak, he continues:

"One and TWO! Three and FOUR! Your hips! They do not move! They do not hear the music! They do not DANCE! Dancing is not done with your feet, but with your HEART!"

You still don't follow.

"Your heart cannot DANCE while you are lonely! Therefore, you must complete my scavenger hunt to make some friends! You must team up to find the magical feathers I have hidden! Bring the feathers to me, I will reward you with furniture! And you will reward yourself with friendship!"

Okay, you think you get it now. After reading the peacock's directions presented on a wooden sign, you are given the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt! What's there to lose, especially if there are prizes to be won?

Each feather will appear when participating in a different activity!
The activity involves gathering a material and doing something fun together in Fable's locations!
The material seems to be relevant to the type of furniture you want, too ...

Red feathers can be found when collecting stardust in Qijue! In order to assist with this task, a little bit of magic will temporarily give you feathered wings! Once you have gathered stardust from the sky and swapped a meaningful story, a red feather will appear! This feather can be swapped for a random piece of star furniture and its DIY recipe!

Green feathers can be found while gathering glowing moss in Limerick! In order to assist with this task, a little bit of magic will temporarily transform you into a tiny fairy with a moss pouch! Once you have gathered moss and danced together, a green feather will appear! This feather can be swapped for a random piece of moss furniture and its DIY recipe!

Blue feathers can be found when diving for seashells in Villanelle! In order to assist with this task, a little bit of magic will temporarily transform you into a mermaid! Once you have gathered some pretty seashells and played two truths and a lie, a blue feather will appear! This feather can be swapped for a random piece of mermaid furniture and its DIY recipe!

Purple feathers can be found while gathering blossom petals in Kanshi! In order to assist with this task, a little bit of magic will temporarily give you fairy wings! Once you have filled a basket with petals and shared an ice cream, a purple feather will appear! This feather can be swapped for a random piece of cherry blossom furniture! and its DIY recipe!

Once you have hit 5 comments each in your thread (10 comments total), you will be eligible to redeem your furniture and recipe! This is to guarantee the prize in case threads get dropped or fall incomplete. Reply here to do so!

Welcome to Fable's second 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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Feeling a bit unsure of yourself, Rahk?

[ Theo leans against a railing. Is he supposed to? Probably not. Does he care too much? Heavens no. At least not yet. ]

As far as love in the sense of wanting someone to share in my life with? No, I can't say so.

No, just...curious.

[Genuinely, he promises! He's curious as to what Theo might say, after all.

It's an interesting answer, though. It prompts Rahk to press for more.]

But you've felt another love.

Ah ah. You know how the game works.

[ Which means that Rahk is going to need to take part. And wait for Theo to choose truth again. ]

Come on. Out with your choice.

[Huff!]

...fine. Dare.

[ What to make Rahksh'a do... honestly? He'll probably take it easy on him. ]

Go on and be a dear and fetch me some flowers.

[Rahk's ears perk.]

...for a dare? That's all?

Nothing so simple, Rahk. You know better.

[ Uh oh. There's that smile that says he's about to do something. ]

It has to be the correct ones.

[The correct...?

...oh. Hm.

This is going to be considerably tougher.]

...and if the "correct" flowers happen to not grow here...

Best to find something that is close to it then. You wouldn't want to disappoint, hmm?

[ Surely you can do that, right Rahksh'a? ]

[To be honest, he suddenly isn't so sure...]

...alright. How much time will you give me?

A quarter bell.

[ Well that's not much time at all. But it's more than what Theo could give him, given their situation. Good thing they are in a place with a lot of flowers! ]

[Alright, well. How hard could this be? Right flowers indeed...perhaps he won't be able to find the exact right species, but perhaps if he's able to find something with a vibe that he knows Theo would like...? It's his hope that will work, anyway.

So for half a bell, he's off, searching. Will Theo watch from afar?]

[ Oh but of course Theo will be watching from afar. He's going to continue to lean against his perch and smile as Rahk likely has some internalized panicking going on.

Because that's actually the type of Viera that Theo is. Will Rahk suceed? ]

[WILL HE INDEED...because the thing is, Rahk genuinely doesn't know what is the right choice here. He's gotten him flowers before, certainly, but were they any specific type? He can't recall now...

So he has to go with his gut. He returns...and hands over a cluster of bright red tulips.]

I will admit...I don't know exactly what the "right" flower is. But...I know you are fond of red.

[ Theo is rather interested to see what Rahk has come up with. He's not at all taken unawares by the presentation of red tulips. Rather the Viera simply takes them with a raised brow. Fingertips run over the red petals. ]

What made you think this was the correct answer?

[That's a surprising reply. For a moment, Rahk isn't entirely sure if it's good or bad...and because of that, his ears fall back just a fraction.]

I...w-well. ...they're pretty. They made me think of you.

Oh.

[ Right now he is trying his best not to smirk. It's not going so well. His lip keeps quirking slightly. ]

Is that what you are saying I am? Pretty?

[I MEAN...........

Rahk looks sheepish, but he isn't backing down from his decision.]

Of course. I would be lying to say otherwise.

[ His head tilts to the side as Rahk speaks. He adores the expression, that slight blush and the way that tail swishes behind him. Theo doesn't have the heart to keep the teasing going. ]

Then it is the correct flower.

[ In other words: there is not an INCORRECT one. ]

[Rahk...nearly sags with relief. It seems he was taking this all pretty seriously.]

You mean that?

[He murmurs that, taking a step closer now. They're alone, so...it's not like anyone is going to see the way he brushes Theo's hair back off his shoulder.]

[ Of course Rahk had taken it seriously. Theo had counted on it. Everything that Rahk does in regards to Theo is serious. Because that's how he feels about the Viera.

He feels the fingers in his hair and he leans a bit into the touch. ]

Do I truly say things that I do not mean?

...never. Not even once.

[At least not to Rahk. He can always trust that Theo is being truthful, even if it hurts.]

I'm glad that I am here with you, you know. I'm not sure what I would do if I was alone, even with the peace this world enjoys.

[ As Rahk's softens, so does Theo's. His free hand reaches out to take the other's. A thumb brushes over knuckles. Discrete, but filled with a meaning that only the two of them can really ever understand. ]

I... Feel much the same way. You are the only reason I feel relaxed at all. Truthfully, I don't like this situation at all. It doesn't sit well with me. Yet, you are here and that is all I need.

Nor does it sit well with me...but there isn't much we can do beyond take the hand we've been dealt. We're lucky enough that our neighbors seem friendly...even if they've been stuck here similarly.

[He gives Theo's hand a slight squeeze.]

But...maybe we can look at it as a change of scenery, if nothing else.

When I want a change of scenery... I am hoping for the beach or even an airship ride.

[ Theo rolls his eyes. He's just being a little grumpy about it all. Already he's met some decent individuals. It's not like they are being thrown into a den of wolves or anything like that. ]

Beyond that, I doubt you could grow anything without my help.

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