dankmemes | Test Drive Meme # 1

Welcome to Hadriel's very first 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 September 24th, and Apps are open October 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!

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: ANYONE GOT A LIGHT?
[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. In this instance, the door has managed to grab something truly horrific, and it's definitely out for blood (and brains) tonight.

Smokers are enemies in the video game series Left 4 Dead, who use their prehensile tongues to capture unwitting people and either drag them away for consumption or hang them up to strangle them. With all of the activity of characters trying to find out what's going on and where they are, there are more than a few of them, lingering in the shadows and waiting to try strike at anyone who may be lagging behind.]

SCENARIO TWO: YOUR HEART WILL GO ON
[You awaken in a windowless room, the walls strangely curved. The door, when you try it, is quite firmly locked. No amount of force is able to break through, so it seems to be sealed by supernatural means. Next to the door stands a slender pedestal, about as big around as a large man's thigh. At the top of the pedestal is a indentation, as if something were meant to go there.

But you're not alone in this room. There are two things with you: a person and a corpse. Pinned to the body is a note: Place a heart on the pedestal to leave. Tucked neatly into the corpse's pocket is a letter opener, small and not particularly sharp.

Did you have weapons or tools on you before? You don't now. But look at it this way: what better form of bonding is there than helping a friend or stranger dig a heart out of a corpse with nothing but a letter opener and your bare hands?]

H O P E

SCENARIO THREE: HAVE YOU HAD YOUR BREAK-IN TODAY?
[You're standing outside a storefront, colored glass set into intricate designs. It's beautiful, artistic, but more importantly - there's definitely food inside. Good food, too, by the glimpses you can see through the window. In fact - wait a minute - isn't that your favorite dish in there, just waiting for you? You've been searching for food for hours, it seems, and the city is bare. Your tummy is getting awful rumbly. What luck!

You try the door. Cruelly, it is locked. The food taunts you, just out of reach.

The glass is lovely, intricate, but it's just glass. Or maybe you know how to pick locks. Or maybe there's a back way in. Or maybe some passing friend will be able to help you. There's a lot of options here, if what you really want is a mouthful of the finest... whatever it is you like.]

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Fear: One

[What the hell was that? Megrez had spotted a quick flicker of the mysterious and definitely very dangerous thing before ducking around a corner. Humanoid Chaonids were not unheard of; she had seen a former Cosmonarch turned into one through a massive flood of chaotic energy through his system. She had nothing to confirm that this creature was a Chaonid and not something generated by the force that brought her here; the only proof would be if the thing crumbled into dust after a few good egg hits.

In any case, Megrez is hiding around the corner from the monster, trying as hard as she can to breathe quietly and cursing the fact that her magic requires spoken phrases. She could just escape, but there are other people here, and it would be irresponsible of her to leave the creature roaming around to attack someone who couldn't fight back. She cups one hand, and whispers...]

Egg Toss.

[An ordinary-looking egg appears in her hand. Some magic, huh?]

Hope: One

[Megrez's attention had first been caught by the beautiful glass display; sometimes she could indeed be attracted to the shiny. When she saw the food beyond the window, her intuition immediately told her trap. Who just leaves bowls of chili sitting there? But it had been a while since she had last eaten, and it looked so good... the chili was a rich red color, and there were definitely large chunks of meat in it. Maybe she could try to get in and inquire with the resident(s) about sharing?

Alas, the door was locked and no one came when she knocked, leaving her standing around outside of the door and sighing out of frustration. There were ways of breaking in, yes, but she wanted to avoid collateral damage. Cosmonarchs had a bad enough reputation for property damage as it was. Then again, a broken window wasn't quite the same as an entire warehouse razed to the ground...]

[What kind of gentleman would he be if he left a woman alone?

Though, that doesn't mean he isn't wary, not familiar with his surroundings and definitely unfamiliar with this woman who seemed upset about being unable to break inside.

A glance through the window, noticing the food, and it clicked. So, he walked over, wishing he had his cigarettes and smiles at her.] D'ya need any help?

[The sudden voice nearby startled Megrez, making her jolt visibly.]

Oh, hello. [A pause as she mulls the offer over. Anyone could be a potential ally or enemy in this foreign place; right now she's willing to take the risk and explore further.] Depends. What kind of help are you offering?

[A part of him felt bad for startling her, but he hides it behind his easygoing smile.

He's not sure if he can trust her either as he's certain this is the first time seeing her, but he won't let it deter him. Perhaps she holds some of the answers he's looking for, particularly about where they could be.] Seems like ya wanted the food inside. I could help ya break in if ya wanted.

Test Drive Meme # 1

Cosmonarch Megrez | Original Character

Hope

Sorry for the delay, have been sick ><

No worries! Are you feeling any better?