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darin altway,
zelda

And to Beg You to Share My Days | CLOSED

Who: Darin and Zelda
Status: Closed
Where: Winterstide Festival
What: After nearly two years together, Darin and Zelda will finally glimpse each other's pasts for themselves, and share in possible visions of their future
Warnings: None to start, perhaps some trauma but it will be marked accordingly

( Well, I've met someone who touched my soul )

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« december: winterstide »

Welcome to the Test Drive Meme for

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

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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professor turo

Video || From Snacks to Warm Meals 🍿🍲

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.

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Birthdays

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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video; un: BlossomingTide | Holiday questions

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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fourteenth bolt ⚡ hideaway ➞ winterstide party (open)

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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closed ⚡ arm yourself, a storm is coming.

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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erichthonios

[Video] Man New to Friends Seeks Decorating Advice

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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closed 🪶⚡ 'cause baby all i want for winterstide...

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... )