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Phantasmal Rift Mods ([personal profile] phantasmods) wrote in [community profile] phantasmemes2018-05-24 10:10 pm
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TEST DRIVE 004

Hello and welcome to the fourth test drive for Phantasmal Rift!

Test drive threads are assumed to be game canon for accepted characters unless otherwise noted, so don't feel like you'll have to introduce yourself a second time to everyone you meet! As an added bonus, participation in the test drive comes with the chance to earn up to two items of loot for your trouble! Characters who are accepted can earn one item for having a top level, and one for tagging out to someone else's top level! Your SWEET LOOT will be included with your acceptance notice.

Additionally, characters currently in game can earn themselves a piece of bonus loot for the dungeon by tagging people's top-levels on the test drive! Existing characters get their bonus loot along with the rest of their loot at the conclusion of the dungeon.

This test drive takes place in Keystone Reef, a water-influenced Fissure to the northeast of the station. It is home to numerous fish and coral species, as well as a very interesting magical effect...

OPTION ONE: FINNY FUN

Under the water is where you woke up, and under the water is where you might be stuck for a while. The magic is lodged in you and has changed your form -- maybe a little, maybe a lot. Perhaps you only have gills, but you may also have a full set of changes, fins and no feet to speak of. Don't panic, you'll surely be fine if you just keep swimming...

Aside from the strange changes, it's a pretty cool place to be. If you've ever dreamed about scuba diving on a coral reef, the place that you've found yourself is perfect for that (minus the needing to scuba part). Curious fish swim up and then dart away into rock crevices, coral growths, and even down to bury themselves in the layer of sand at the bottom. The water is also fairly shallow, allowing you to surface if you so desire.

Even the sharks are friendly and just want to have as much a look at you as you want to look at them. Don't harass the glowing eels tucked into cracks between the rocks, though, they bite and don't particularly let go.

OPTION TWO: WORLD'S SMALLEST JUNGLE

This must certainly be an oceanside jungle - in spite of the humidity, the smell of salt on the air is strong. Brilliant greens and the occasional bright flowers, accompanied by island birdsong... It could be a nice place to spend an afternoon. There's not even that many bugs that want to drink your blood (though bugs in general are, well, quite plentiful).

Eventually, though, however far you go, you'll reach the beach and be met with the expanse of the ocean - blue, uncaring, and real big. While one side of the little island thankfully has land visible in the distance, the outer side just overlooks a near-endless expanse of blue. If you're a very good swimmer, you could probably make your way to land past the rocks of the reef itself... Otherwise, though, you might be just a bit stuck on your jungle island paradise.

At least until someone brings a boat.

OPTION THREE: SHIPWRECK

Both above and below the waterline are the remains of ships crashed upon the rocks, just waiting to be explored. Even though it has clearly been an incredibly long time, the chunks of wood and metal are still in fairly good condition, and the chance of finding something nice tucked in with them among the rocks is surely tempting to anyone with an adventurous spirit.

The wrecks beneath the waves also grow coral and seaweed, and provide havens for larger fish, dragon eels, and sharks. Those along the rocks above the waterline, on the other hand, provide a home for seabirds of all varieties. Most notable is the hulking shell of a shipping craft in the distance, looking very much modern if ruined by some centuries of exposure...

For right now, though, you'd best contend with the flotsam a bit closer to you, and the wildlife that might not take too kindly to your exploring. Below the waterline, the dragon eels found in a few places don't take kindly to being disturbed; above, you might run afoul of some overprotective seabirds protecting their nests. Maybe even an invisible seagull (normal sized) - how ridiculous would that be?
motherfucking_ghost: (really shouldn't add to my confusion)

[personal profile] motherfucking_ghost 2018-05-25 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
...Y'know, this might end up sounding insensitive. [So, par for the course for Church.] But what does a manatee need with a bow and arrow? Do those even work underwater if they're not like a harpoon gun?
cyclicalconcept: (...awesome!?)

[personal profile] cyclicalconcept 2018-05-26 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
...Ooooh, is that what I turned into? I was wondering...

[Flap flap. Flap flap.]

But...actually, I'm not really a manatee. And the bow and arrow are magic.
Edited 2018-05-26 01:44 (UTC)
motherfucking_ghost: (yeah I know I'm great)

[personal profile] motherfucking_ghost 2018-05-26 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
And I'm not really a mermaid, but here we are, manatee and merman. You're adorable.
cyclicalconcept: (...awesome!?)

[personal profile] cyclicalconcept 2018-05-26 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[fhuweifheuifw

Her fins go to her cheeks. Ack, she's embarrassed!]


U-um! But...yes, I can get you a coconut if you want!
motherfucking_ghost: (cutiepatootie)

[personal profile] motherfucking_ghost 2018-05-26 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well then don't be a cute pink manatee if you don't wanna get embarrassed!]

That'd be awesome, actually! I...have no idea if I like coconuts or not, so this is gonna be an interesting experiment all around.
cyclicalconcept: (♐ awesome arrow!)

[personal profile] cyclicalconcept 2018-05-26 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh? Yeah, let's give it a try, then!

[Probably just never had a coconut. So!

She summons her Rose Bow, and like any cute pink manatee would, aims it and lets the arrow fly.

SHUNK!

A few coconuts fall from the nearest tree and start rolling towards the beach.]
motherfucking_ghost: (scruffy puppy)

[personal profile] motherfucking_ghost 2018-05-26 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[What the shit that's cute. Church shimmies a little farther up the beach and grabs one--and a second one.]

Nice shot, Sailor Moonatee! [bite him he doesn't know many girly magical tropes] You wanna share?
cyclicalconcept: (this is just awkwardly awesome)

[personal profile] cyclicalconcept 2018-05-27 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, ah, sure! If you don't mind.

I've actually never had a real coconut either...
motherfucking_ghost: (really shouldn't add to my confusion)

[personal profile] motherfucking_ghost 2018-05-29 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
Can you use your magic arrows to crack these bad boys open? Or...hm, I guess a rock'll do. Catch!

[If those fin-flippers can shoot an arrow they can catch a coconut, right??]
cyclicalconcept: (but I dun wanna be awesome right now...)

[personal profile] cyclicalconcept 2018-05-30 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
[hwyahwu butterflippers! She almost drops it.]

Aaah...phew. Ok...lemme try.

[This is a hoot to watch as she tries to crack hers open with her...um, stronk flippers]
Edited 2018-05-30 00:52 (UTC)
motherfucking_ghost: (look at this goober)

[personal profile] motherfucking_ghost 2018-05-30 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
[He can't help but laugh. Dinner and a show!]

Oh...shit, I did not think that one through! Need a hand? A, uh, a real hand, with fingers and thumbs and everything?
cyclicalconcept: (um...awe...some...erm)

[personal profile] cyclicalconcept 2018-05-30 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
...yes, please...

[even she knows this is redonkulous]