dankmemes | Test Drive Meme #7

Welcome to Hadriel's test drive, and thank you again for your interest in the game! As always, our reserves page is here, and our applications page is here! Reserves open March 25th, and apps are open April 1st.

Two quick points here as well:
1. Any thread made in Hadriel's test drive will be accepted as the sole Action Log sample in the application.
2. All threads made in the test drive can be considered game canon, either through handwaving or through a shared mental experience while coming through the Door!

Test drives will be broken up into specific god mini-events, during which your characters can see how well they fare under the watchful eye of one of the gods. Choose wisely or just simply pick 'em all, and have fun!

F E A R

SCENARIO ONE: HOW UNUSUAL
[The Door brings in all that is chaotic and evil in the world. This may include you, may include the person next to you... and may include the monster behind you.

Watch out as you explore the streets of Hadriel, because you're not alone, and there's always something on the rooftops watching and waiting for the perfect opportunity to separate you from your group and tear you into pieces. This time, the Door has brought in a few Rodents Of Unusual Size, from the film/book Princess Bride.

These large creatures are about the size of a large dog and can be stoked into a frenzy once they smell blood. They typically hide in the shadows and wait for an opportune moment to leap out of the dark and strike at you. Though they can sometimes look like overlarge puppets, take no doubt that these monsters are very much alive, and they love the taste of flesh.]

H O P E
SCENARIO TWO: MIRROR, MIRROR
[While exploring, you might be surprised to come across a pristine mirror in this underground city. It could be lying in your path, it could have been dropped into your bag by a mysterious someone, or it could find you some other way, but it will be there. This is no ordinary mirror, however- upon looking inside of it, the glass will show you a vision of a future that you hope for more than anything.

Regardless of what you want, the mirror shows visions that you believe are possible so that you can adequately hope for it- whether or not they actually are isn't really anyone's concern. Feel free to hide in a corner and stare for hours, throw it away, or try to peek at as many other mirrors as you want- we won't stop you!

This is a mini version of our Hopeful Future event this month!]

R A G E

SCENARIO THREE: PAY 2 WIN
[How cool are carnival booths? Super cool, right? And luckily, the grand prize in this one is something you've always wanted. It could be a briefcase of enough money to make all your troubles go away, that sacred amulet you've been questing after, or something a little less concrete- the approval of someone you want to like you, a curse upon someone you don't like, general freedom... the choices are endless.

And all you have to do to win it is play a game or two.

Something strange seems to be happening, though. Each time you finish a round of the game, the prize requirements just get a little higher, just stretch a little more out of reach. Play again, we're sure you'll get it this time! No? Well, you've definitely got it next time.

Get fed up and smash the booth for the prize? Well buddy, now you're disqualified, and tampering with the booth sets that thing you want most up in flames. Sorry, bud. Better luck next time! And look, there's another booth right behind you...]

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Oh, they actually call themselves that, gods? [ He sighed, as if put upon and shook his head. ] Why these little deities keep trying to bolster themselves up with that name, I'll never understand.

[ He's seen it far too often over time. But as quickly as it wandered, his attention comes back to her, sharpening to a laser like focus. ]

Most 'gods' like to feed off emotion, why do you think ... nevermind. Does this particular set have names?

[Maketh tipped her head to the side. Apparently this man was familiar with the concept of gods made flesh - or at least a version of it. And he had power of his own.] My world has no such things. Only men with delusions and the power to enforce them.

[But that was home and this was certainly not.]

Hope, Fear, and Rage. Most recent was Delight. Hope appears to be the most powerful of the group. They're named for the emotions they feed off of.

Really? And what world would that be? [ The curiosity sounds genuine.

For the moment he made a mental note of the names she reeled off, inwardly snorting at the idea of Hope being the most powerful of the group.

That was .. ironic. ]

Mine. [Maketh crossed her arms over her chest. Before --- everything in Hadriel, she had been very sure of her place in everything. Including the universe. But now there were multiple worlds and none of them quite like hers.] My name is Maketh Tua. What should I call you?

Yes, I got that when you said 'my' world. I was actually looking for a name. [ He returned, paused and then ... just to clarify. ]

Unless you mean, you created it? Is that what you mean by 'mine'?

It didn't have one. [She hesitates.] I was stationed on Lothal, if that means anything to you. And no, I didn't make it!

[Would she be stuck here if she had that kind of power?]

[ She might be surprised. It would appear that different rules worked in different ways depending upon creation. For all intent purposes, he shouldn't be trapped here, yet here he was!

Probably to everybody's dismay.

However, back to the matter at hand. ]

Lothal. [ He tested the name on his tongue before quickly declaring. ] No, never heard of it. Heard of Lot but I don't expect he has anything to do with you or your world.

[ And since she'd satisified his immediate curiosity...]

Lucifer by the way, Lucifer Morningstar.

I don't know that name. [Maketh nodded. Lucifer's name didn't mean anything to her, either.] Well. Welcome to Hadriel, I suppose. You'll probably be here a while. You have...powers, though, don't you? That will be helpful.

[ What an unexpected and slightly thrilling experience, someone not automatically knowing the name. He was used to the preconceived notions, used to the propaganda that came along with the title but so far, here ... it was just a name.

Interesting.

At the comment on his abilities, Lucifer lifted his eyebrows and chuckled softly. ]

I find that the only power worth a damn is the ability to use one's mind. [ He said. ] And I would hope that would be a power universally shared by us all, hmm?

Obviously. [Maketh frowned at him. Avoiding a direct answer. Of course he had something to hide - everyone did - but what? And would it be a threat to the people in Hadriel? She would have to determine that, and quickly.] I meant your-- [She waved her hand vaguely.] You're faster than you ought to be. You're hardly the first with that here.

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