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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?
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?
Tiernan | Eberron OC
[Is this the Plane of Shadows again? Last time he was dumped into the ocean, though, it wasn't kind enough to polymorph him to suit. On the other hand, last time, he wasn't alone.
How had something caught him and left the rest of his group behind?
The slim, white and black striped tentacles replacing the half-elf's legs go entirely black for a few moments in response to his wary caution before he notices and forces back the excessively threatening camouflage reaction. Interesting, though... Suitable, he can't argue that.
Tiernan turns some attention to his telepathy as he begins to make his way carefully through the water, seeking any other sapient minds nearby. Even if he doesn't find a potential ally, he will hopefully at least find a source of information.]
I swear, if this is the Plane of Shadows again...
Option 3: He's an adventurer by trade, okay?
[Tiernan gets the hang of the odd properties of his new form fairly quickly. Mostly, he's taken to the lionfish imitation or blending his colors into the sea floor. It makes it nearly as easy to get around undisturbed as an Invisibility spell and it doesn't have a limited duration.
He very much wants to go check out that larger, curiously constructed craft out there, but he's adventurous, not stupid. The chances of there being something there he can't handle alone are a little too high.
So instead he is combing through the smaller, closer wrecks and their debris.
Of course he manages to piss off one of the dragon eels. At least it's a relatively small one? Tiernan throws himself backwards through the water as it snaps at him, and suddenly there are three of him there. They all mumble something and throw an icy javelin, though only one of the spell weapons seems to still be there when they hit the creature.]
Ah... I can most likely handle this, but a little help would not go unappreciated?
Wildcard
[Feel free to just run into him! His telepathy is limited; he can't actually read your thoughts unless you're pushing them at him, he can just sense minds within a hundred feet of him.]
III
Beg pardon, but you seem to be in a bit of trouble; can I help?
no subject
[And he's entirely comfortable fighting with a bard, his best friend happens to be one. He gets snapped at again but the eel's jaws close on nothing but an illusion that vanishes under its teeth.
Another ice javelin appears, this one landing a solid hit that pins an eel to a piece of wreckage.]
My name is Tiernan, a pleasure to meet you.
[...yes, yes he is chatting while fighting like this is just Tuesday.]
no subject
Juliette, also a pleasure. It should be easy now that it's confused.
option one!
Huh. You new too?
[Freyja flicks her dolphin-like tail and rises fully above the coral. Aside from the tail, she looks pretty normal, shirt and all.]
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[Tiernan settles along the top of the coral outcropping, tentacles curling fluidly to find purchase on the uneven surfaces of it. The color of them pales towards the color of the coral, not an exact match but enough to blend in better.
The half-elf, distinct from Freyja, has very much lost his shirt. He's not sure he minds; the saltwater can't be good for it. At least he still has his rings, circlet, and chronocharm necklace?]
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It's not where I'm from, and given that there's an island up there, not the plane of water.
Your guess is as good as mine.
wildcard to round it off so far? :>
It's obvious that he's not shying away, though... In fact, he has his arms folded over his chest, eyes narrowed at the thing as though it's blatantly challenging him. ]
It doesn't look that far...
[ Akira... plz... ]