« december: winterstide »

Dec. 13th, 2025 05:15 pm
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Welcome to the Test Drive Meme for [community profile] escordvi! Anyone can participate in the test drive, regardless of invite eligibility. Just keep in mind that only those who have had their invitations approved by the mods can actually reserve on December 25th and apply on January 1st. Our EMP/ATP can be found here.

For your toplevel, please include the following: Character Name | Canon | Armada Choice | TDM (IF TDMING). Current players can use the same header, just without the "TDM" label. We do require those who are TDMin'g to include the label so other players can distinguish between others.

For everyone's convenience, TDM threads can be carried over in game if you wish! If you are still unsure which armada to place your character, you can play it a bit loose and vague in the TDM and make retroactive changes if you carry over the threads. The log itself is set to cover starting from December 13 until the end of the month. Characters will appear at random intervals during this time rather than all at once, so players have some more flexibility on how much more adjusted they are for someone else.

Players are free to use listings from the MANTA Board for additional prompts.

If you have any question about the TDM, comment here. If you have questions about the game in general, please comment to the Game Info.

TOPLEVEL DIRECTORY (Updated Month ##)
Canon - Character | Corsair/Paladin/Undecided
Canon - Character | Corsair/Paladin/Undecided


PROMPTS )

Where the scattered waters rave

Dec. 9th, 2025 08:05 pm
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[personal profile] moremystyle posting in [community profile] escordvi
Who: Faris Scherwiz & anyone
Status: Open
Where: Around the place generally
What: Faris takes on some Manta quests, bounty hunting, and snow goons this December!
Warnings: Mer-organ selling

and the winds their revels keep )
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[personal profile] fractales posting in [community profile] shellphones
Type: Video
Sender ID: fractales(Professor Turo)
To: General
Subject: Cosmo Conservatory funding addition
Warnings: N/A

[For those familiar with Cosmo Conservatory on Eltrut the inside of the reception building would be instantly recognizable—what wouldn't be familiar would be three large box-shaped structures, one of them with a crystal clear front and two others that allowed smaller viewing windows lined up near a wall that had been cleared for them.

Soon enough Turo's head pops into view as he turns the shellphone as he moves to not simply show the machines, but himself standing there in front of them.]


Hello everyone, Professor Turo here with the announcement of an additional way those interested may help fund Cosmo Conservatory. Those of you from my last discussion of funding already know of the plushes inspired by creatures of my world and those we house here at the sanctuary that can be purchased, of course.

[Panning over the vending machines then, to give a bit of a closer look as he continued on.]

What we have here are something known as vending machines, that will take dubloons, and allow for the purchase of edible and drinkable goods for those who drop by. Re-stocked fresh daily we have things like baked goods from local bakeries to foods kept hot or cold from other local restaurants and the like. The heated vending machine will even dispense hot coffee of a few kinds, or hot chocolate, while the cold comes with the addition of ice cream and cold drinks. Each is packaged safely no matter which one you choose to use. Every doubloon spent will go into the upkeep of the animals and Cosmo itself. I finished their construction and am rather happy to have them finally installed here, and my thanks to Cid for his aide in that.

[Teamwork, and meant Turo had the time to help make a few extras for Cid to have at The Roost as well—]

For those of you who work and volunteer time here, you may drop by my office and collect a specially made coin that allows you to use these vending machines for free. Consider them as an extra thank you for all that you do in helping out, as both Red and I do deeply appreciate it.

I do hope you all have a good day, and thank you for your time listening.

Birthdays

Dec. 7th, 2025 12:20 am
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[personal profile] reindered posting in [community profile] shellphones
Type: text
Sender ID: reindered (Tony Tony Chopper)
To: Open, Everyone/Public
Subject: Birthdays??
Warnings: N/A

i guess now i'm noticing the season, the time of year. um. so, do birthdays count here? i mean, would i really be another year older? i'm not sure how this works. if time here might be different to back home or something. but i guess that would mean i'd be sixteen. maybe because of the devil fruit i ate?
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[personal profile] withermarked posting in [community profile] shellphones
Type: Video
Sender ID: BlossomingTide (Faulkner)
To: Public
Subject: Holidays and Gifts
Warnings: Vague reference to coming from a world with The Horrors

[ Anyone who happens to remember his first post to the network might notice Faulkner looks a little... better? Not all that different: the same freckles, big blue eyes, youthful face and blonde curls—albeit grown out a bit more. But he looks less gaunt, haunted and sleep deprived.

The background also looks like some kind of house instead of his somewhat shabbier Corsair apartment. It doesn't seem especially furnished yet from what can be seen.

He starts this off with a cheerful grin and a little wave. ]


Can someone explain the upcomin' holiday a bit more? Or—holidays? Seems like I hear a lot about Winterstide and Christmas. Seems like a lot of you share that one, even from all different worlds. I have to wonder if the lore behind it is the same everywhere...?

[ He pauses with a faint chuckle. ]

But uh, that's not the important part just now. The other thing I've gathered is on a lot of people's mind is gifts. So for someone who didn't grow up with all this, help a guy out?

What sorts of thing are traditional for... different kinds of people in your life? What people are you meant to get 'em for? Seems awfully trusting if it's anyone you aren't close with already.

[ But then, people here do just seem more trusting than he's used to. And as much as there's magic everywhere, it seems like it probably takes a little more effort to make something dangerous than just drawing a sigil in the wrapping. ]
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[personal profile] ramuhs posting in [community profile] escordvi
Who: The Hideaway Crew and Friends
Status: Open to anyone who has good CR with those in the group!
Where: The Roost (island)
What: What has become an annual Winterstide party for the crew! Fun festivities including making gingerbread selves, games, gifts, as well as unexpected visits from the Mistleslugs and pesky snowmen. Some items can be used throughout the month instead of just the party!
Warnings: None.......probably /eyes all the couples.

Winterstide at the Roost )
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[personal profile] sparkstrikes posting in [community profile] escordvi
Who: Lightning Farron & others.
Status: Closed.
Where: Where the threads happen.
What: Catch-all for December things!
Warnings: N/A for now.

what are you gonna do now? )
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[personal profile] beshackled posting in [community profile] shellphones
Type: Video
Sender ID: beshackled (Erichthonios)
To: Public
Subject: Furnishings
Warnings: None at the moment


I... hope others are enjoying that game that seems to be popping up on the network a lot tonight.

[He doesn't have any interest in playing, but he's noticed it seems to be quite... popular.]

But, ah... If someone isn't too busy, might I trouble you for some recommendations on where to find furnishings that are considered comfortable? I've noticed that nothing here seems to match the style from my home... or any place I'm familiar with, really.

[And he did tell Lyney he would make an effort to have his living arrangements at least serviceable for a guest. Perhaps he might even try for two. Or three? Tables usually had four sides... Four sides, four chairs.]
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[personal profile] garudas posting in [community profile] escordvi
Who: Benedikta Harman & Cidolfus Telamon.
Status: Closed.
Where: The Roost. Eltrut later?
What: Winterstide things!
Warnings: Shameless fluff and whatever else cidbenna decide they wanna do—

is you... )
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[personal profile] phoenixdominant posting in [community profile] escordvi
Who: Joshua Rosfield & Others
Status: Closed.
Where: Where these threads take place.
What: A catch-all log for closed threads in December.
Warnings: Tba.

but you will remember me remember me for centuries )

« two truths and a lie »

Dec. 1st, 2025 07:29 pm
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[personal profile] seaboards posting in [community profile] shellphones

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE



There have been a lot of riftfarers arriving lately. It seems like there have been more arriving than usual. So many different kinds of people from different kinds of worlds with stories to tell and experiences to give.

A little game has appeared on the shellphone network in hopes of getting to know just a little more about these otherworlders. You might find it on your shellphone as you’re scrolling through one day.

Tell the world two truths and one lie about yourself. And let others try and decipher which of the three is your lie. If they can guess right, perhaps you’ve been able to make a new acquaintance. Or in the least learn more about someone from another walk of life.

voice; un: maelfaecence

Dec. 1st, 2025 11:35 am
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[personal profile] malefaecence posting in [community profile] shellphones
Type:Voice
Sender ID: malefaecence (Malleus Draconia)
To: General
Subject: Questions: Magic, Travel & Rifts
Warnings: None

[ Malleus is not one to use technology much, especially phones, but he is today. ]

Good afternoon, for those who are unaware, I am Malleus Draconia. I have some inquiries for all of you.

Since my arrival, I have learned that if you had magic back home you can acquire a tattoo to use it here. Or if you had no magic, you can gain it through the same process. However, what I'm most curious to learn is if someone lost their magic before arriving in this world, would the tattoos be able to give it back to them or could they only acquire the magic found here?

[ Only two people know why Malleus is asking about this, and it's likely to stay that way. ]

As for another of my inquiries, I'm well-aware that finding this Rift-Creating Artifact is quite the monumental task and likely means the end of our journey here for many. That there is no true rhyme or reason to who comes and who leaves as of yet, but any information you may have on the Rifts and your discoveries on how they work would be greatly appreciated. I wish to invest some of my time into learning how these Rifts work or at the very most, being able to manipulate them to some extent.

[ And Malleus has a lot of time to spare. ]

For those with the ability, whether it be by ship or some other means, have you ever ventured on a different path than the leviathans? Tried traveling beyond what seem to be their destinations. Would anyone be interested in trying such a thing?

[ There's a bit of a pause where one might think Malleus has ended the feed or lost his train of thought. Either way, he obviously had a lot on his mind - a curiosity that has grown the longer he spent time here. ]

My last question is perhaps a bit more personal for those who wish to share their answer. If given the choice, would you remain here in this world or go home? Is there a reason you would prefer to stay?
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