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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 |
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Guess I'll hold things down here for the time being.
[While waiting, he decided to go ahead and get a head start on a bit of the weeding, knowing the importance it played in having a decent garden.]
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She offered one to Taiyang.]
Still ice cold!
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That's a pretty neat trick, must save a lot of time when you have to get somewhere.
[Though it did seem to take a bit to draw our the circle and everything, so not something to be used in an emergency.]
What's your name?
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[Akane gave him a little salute with her glass.]
Akane Kowata. I'm supposed to not be super obvious about magic but there's so much of the stuff around here there barely feels like a point. I'm a witch.
[She took a drink of her beer.]
You know, being out in the middle of the wilderness and working all day makes it taste better.
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[Tai took a bit longer draft from his own drink.]
Working up a good appetite and thirst always makes it a bit better at the end of the day. It's nice to meet you Akane. I'm Taiyang Xaio Long, but feel free to call me Tai.
[Pretty much everyone did. And as for whether he had been surprised or not about her mention of being a witch, it didn't really show. In a way he still assumed that the teleportation had just been a part of her semblance.]
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[Mmm beer.]
Tai, then. Nice to meet you.
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[Back to his garden, and to be able to wait for word from Ruby, Yang, or Qrow. Offering her a smile and small wink, Tai raised the glass a little.]
Pleasures all mine, thanks for the drink.
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[Her tab at the nearest bar was actually getting pretty big, but shhh. We're not worrying about that right now.]
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[Tai didn't drink much, but he enjoyed having the chance to socialize and talk with others. And bars seemed to be a pretty good place where a lot of people let their hair down so to speak and had a good time. He'd just have to be careful about Qrow and keep him from going overboard.]
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[Akane drained her beer, then let out the kind of satisfied "Ahhhhh!" that only an irresponsible anime woman can make.]
All the hard work makes it taste better, you know?
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[Tai wasn't quite as quick to finish his. Though he was curious about the company he found himself in.]
So Akane, what brings you out here?
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Seems like it's a lot of work to get there, though. All these ghosts and weird plants out here are making this tiring.
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But actually walking felt like it would make a sort of adventure so, here I am.
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[Another long sip as he finished the last of his drink.]
Besides not sure how much you would see for all the trees and plants.
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