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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 |
Molly fanartists bless me
[ He doesn't know there is one already, or he'd probably live there by now.
Molly happily takes the offered bowl and tastes the curry immediately, not needing to wait for it to chill down a bit when you're fire resistant. He makes a happy sound, tail-tip wiggling excitedly. ]
This is wonderful!
[ Most things would be after eating too much extremely plain goose, but this is a treat. ]
i never got this notif and the post made me realize i should check orz
[ nyx doesn't know about it either; perhaps they will both discover it later and have to check it out.
nyx serves himself and does have to wait a moment as it's just out of the pot. but, molly enjoying it so visibly makes him grin. ]
Good - would hate for you to keep me company and it to have turned out like shit.
[ he laughs, though, because he's one of the few people he knows who can cook well. ]
oops
[ Not the same, but still.
Molly's definitely enjoying the food, making a content sound as he has another spoonful. It's perfect.
Nyx's comment makes him chuckle and he gestures with his spoon to the other man. ]
The company is excellent already, the food is just a bonus!
oops! notifs fucky wucky
[ he tucks into his own food with a noise of contentment. it's close enough to home that it soothes the weirdness of this place so far.
he peeks over at molly again - they're the first tiefling that nyx has encountered, here, but he's been the victim of enough uncouth questioning regarding his own culture, to not to ask directly about it for now. he continues back on the earlier thread of thought. ]
I wouldn't mind finding somewhere to clean up. Feels like I've been without one for a week.
[ which is an exaggeration, but he was running through a lot of dust and dirt before arrival here. ]
=/
[ Farewell, soft curls, hello ratty mess. Molly's not looking forward to that at all.
People back home generally knew what he was, and it was met with everything from outright hatred to fetishization. He was good at ignoring both, but he didn't know enough about his own kind to really be the best teacher, either. ]
We could go have a look after dinner if you're so inclined. I was exploring a bit, anyway.
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Keep it in braids. No one will be able to tell how bad it looks, then.
[ that might be part of the reason there's braids in nyx's own hair. when molly offers to take a look with him, nyx nods after a moment. ]
I wouldn't mind taking a look, and at least I won't get jumped by anything with a partner around.
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It's still a little too short for me to do that myself. Yasha... my friend, she does... did... these amazing braids in my hair that she then stuck flowers into. Made me look like some faerie prince.
[ He misses her already. ]
Some exercise after dinner sounds like the perfect thing, doesn't it?
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[ and his sister, though that's more painful to speak of. but he has braids that sit close to his own skull, so he's not overstating his ability to do so. ]
And yeah, exercise after eating sounds like a plan, though you might have to help me finish this pot off.
[ he's teasing. he made enough for a couple meals, and he's sure he can cover it to keep it good. ]
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[ Braiding hair, just being bros? Molly can get with that.
Looking over to the pot, there's a laugh from the tiefling and he shakes his head. ]
As great as it is, I'm sure there are a lot more hungry people to feed.