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TDM 006: SPECTRAL SPECTACLE
| TDM 006: SPECTRAL SPECTACLE |
00. Arrival This time, you come out of the water, the Nameless Island's own inherent energy drawing people in. It's like being suspended between realities and abruptly pushed from behind through a rift in dimensions. It may make you sick, or that might be the motion of the ocean, lifting you to the surface and carrying you to shore. Waterlogged and covered in sand, new arrivals will be greeted by robots who welcome them with towels and bracelet devices. The A5 card is already loaded up. Feel free to explore the Island, though there isn’t much to see. Most of the buildings are abandoned and in dire need of repair, and beyond the city lingers a thick fog that obscures much of the wilderness from view. Wander too far into this fog, and you will find yourself mysteriously looping back to where you began, your memories of what you were doing and how you got there erased. With that in mind, it may be wise to stake your claim on a rundown apartment, a tent on the beach, or a bed in the “comfortable” new barracks. Your inventory will be found a day later, wrapped up haphazardly and delivered to each person's makeshift home. I. The Dragon's Matchmaking Welcome to the Island, cherub dragons! The auspicious actions of your fellow Islanders have foreseen the reintroduction of dragons to the world. Unlike the hulking, possessive creatures of ancient lore (and recent hot springs), these well-meaning little critters love to help. Their small size and roly-poly frames make them unsuited to laborious tasks, but they will be the perfect companion to any residents who endeavor to pick up a small item, wish for their lunch to be delivered to an absolute stranger, or need a fire started from a tiny, flaming sneeze in their drafty homes. If a cherub dragon sees an Islander they perceive in need of their assistance, they will zip right in and refuse to scram until they’ve done the job! No visible struggles? No problem! The little dragons also love to play matchmaker. Persistent dragons will gleefully nudge together Islanders they believe will have chemistry, and sometimes they aren’t wrong! Of course, even if sparks fail to fly, the dragons’ trilling songs are known to kindle romantic feelings between strangers and long-time lovers alike. II. Ruins While the Islanders have been enjoying their autumn relaxation, the ‘bots of Erku have been hard at work clearing the surrounding forests of dangers for their guests’ safe habitation. If you are of deft hand with monster slaying, forestry, or even just hauling debris and weed picking, the robots will gladly exchange credits for help with reconstructing the recently unearthed mountain temple grounds from the rubble that remains there. Just follow the path of gently glowing mushrooms to the site of the temple ruins. Beware of lurking creatures, grabby plants, and falling rocks!  The temple ruins are tall and breathtaking, despite the eerie chill of the fog that lingers just beyond. Or is it the fog that sends a shiver up your spine? After all, this place was very spiritually important to the original inhabitants of the Island, the robots say to anyone curious enough to ask. Although their own programming does not include religious worship, the Augur believes the restoration of this place to be vital to the continued augmentation of Eros energy. When questioned about the strange shadows that seem to slip from tree to tree, or the unsettling feeling of ghostly hands that seem to nudge volunteers deeper into the grounds, the robots respond with nothing but bafflement. Their sensors detect no unknown organic presence afoot. III. Ritual Islanders who chase those mysterious shadows may find themselves particularly drawn to a structure that lay deeper within the ruins, beyond where the robots have made the most progress. Three sets of crumbling, moss-covered stairs join to form a central platform, which - despite the overcast skies - seems to emit a soft glow. Those who step onto the platform may begin to hear a quiet, compelling voice, which urges them to be free of their inhibitions and to offer their energy to the spirits to be multiplied hundredfold. Visions of naked bodies in the throes of carnal worship dance before the eyes. Those who are especially spiritually sensitive - or perhaps, just lucky - may feel as if possessed by a consciousness that is not their own, and that consciousness is filled with a burning sexual desire. Leaving the platform is an option if alone, but the intense and overwhelming urge to seek companionship will persist until an Auspicious Act is completed. Those who are fortunate to be joined by company within the temple will feel compelled to worship right then and there, no matter the risk of being seen. Within the walls of the temple, Eros energy is enhanced such that any erotic act - big or small - will be enough to break the spell. N A V I G A T I O N |
not as cute as hers!!
I have my work cut out for me. [ from one prison to another, but all those times spent running away from home and ransacking daddy dearest's domain has to count for something. ] Though, I suppose this will be my first time actively trying to return home. Either way, your safe return to Olympus takes precedence. I'll find a way.
[ not that she really looks like she's in a hurry? with how she's gotten her tent set up and everything. he should have expected that, really, and his smile turns sheepish. ]
Oh! I wouldn't want to intrude. But, if you need help with anything, please let me know.
[ it's the least he could do, after all the times she's helped him. ]
<3!
[Unless Zagreus has a secret freaky side she doesn’t know about. She wouldn’t be surprised!]
But- [Jewelry jingles as she reaches forward to catch him by the wrist, tugging him along with her. It turns out the invitation was less optional than it might seem,] I insist that you sit and talk with me. I have waited so long, and I want to hear your thoughts. This is your first time on the surface, is it not? What do you think of the sand? The sky?
i love your aphrodite btw.... thank u for blessing us on this tdm
[ maybe he does has a secret kinky side! who knows. he's not telling. but if his previous relationship with meg was anything to go by, well. there's probably some things to unpack there, which will have to be saved for another time as he stumbles along behind her. ]
Uh, I— [ well, okay. ] Sure, alright, then.
[ did he have a choice from the start? all signs point to no. but this is fine! it's like visiting the temple of styx, except for aphrodite. and rather than satyrs and venomous rats crawling around there's just, a lot of sand. and a some random pieces of clothing. when he sits, he makes sure to tuck his feet over his thighs, sitting in the lotus position to avoid burning the floor of her tent. ]
It's all very... very bright. [ that's the first thing that comes to mind. his eyes have only just stopped watering from how much he's been squinting. ] And warm, too. The part of the surface I'd seen was very cold, not quite so humid as it is here.
oh no ty so much! I'm having a lot of fun & your zagreus is wonderful!
Oh yes! It seems like Demeter’s influence hasn’t reached this land. And you must be used to the warm, so it’s not so different from home, hm?
[But she’s here so it’s definitely better than what he was used to in the underworld.]
And as far as adjusting to our new circumstance – well, we are in this together, Darling. If you need any assistance, you only need but ask. My expertise goes far beyond what I could offer you in battle.