Ainmhian OOC

Poll!

2022-03-20T18:42:28Z

Posted by: tidesturned

Hey everyone! I'd like your input to see if this is something of interest or not. So if you would be so kind as o answer the poll below so the mods know what interest there is in this.

In the effort of transparency (and because this is the first poll I've ever created) I've made results viewable to everyone. I hope that is ok.

What I've proposed is a place where we can periodically enter cast members or muses we'd really like to see in game to maybe interest others in them. It's hard to know what people are looking for if we don't really put it out there. No details on how that would look yet, but tossing this out there as an interest check.

View Poll: Muse most wanted list

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ainmhianooc @ 2022-02-28T23:04:00

2022-03-01T06:05:02Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

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ainmhianooc @ 2022-01-31T22:54:00

2022-02-01T06:00:04Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

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Ahoy there

2022-01-30T07:50:56Z

Posted by: tidesturned

Hello! Batty here new player bringing in a new character; Eleanor Guthrie from Black Sails. Eleanor will be arriving from season two, immediately after rescuing a hostage from the fort of Nassau.
She is coming in with a background as the most influential business person on the whole island. She more or less controls the trade and a good bit of the real estate in the main market square. She's used to being in command and control, even if sometimes that control was a facade.

Her new status will be a shock to her and finding her footing will involve a lot of her attempting to power broker her way into a position of advantage. She has a history with, well, pretty much any Black Sails character to one degree or another. She'll easily affiliate with pirates, strong women, and those in visible positions of power.

Permissions, kinks, and IC contact posts are all in her profile. Plurk is friends only but feel free to add me, I on on discord at Princess#7923

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TDM 011

2022-01-16T22:00:59Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake on an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, your sleeping body stretched out atop a finely made duvet. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, sturdy and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

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TDM 010

2020-10-25T00:50:07Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

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TDM 009

2020-02-26T15:36:18Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake in an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, a warm, finely made duvet tugged up to your chin and tucked around your sleeping body. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, sturdy and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

PROMPTS

The Castle

This is your home now, it would seem. You are not the only new arrival, but you're a little more fortunate than those who came before you, in that you arrive in a castle already occupied and alive with people and activity. Explore the wings, wander through the common area, stop by the dining hall, peruse the library. Maybe get to know one another over a nice long soak in a hot bath. That's certainly a good ice breaker, right?

The Tomes

Funny little books your gracious hosts have given you. The crystal on the front responds to your touch, and a simple verbal command will transmit your image and your voice to all other similar tomes. Perhaps you should reach out? Look for a friendly face? Maybe even a familiar one?

The House Party

Every month, one wing hosts a gathering of sorts, where residents of the castle can meet and mingle in a low pressure environment; this month, the gathering takes place in the Spring wing. The decor leans towards pastel and bright, with sheer draperies, natural wood furnishings, and pots full of wildflowers. The air smells green, somehow, like sunlight on tender green leaves; the food is light and fresh, mostly vegetable and fruit based with very little meat to be found among the buffet. Music flowing pleasantly from a satyr's pan flute with a trio of enchanted instruments as accompaniment. You've barely stepped into the room when a bright green, spindly shape flits across your vision and a tiny hand smacks you in the chest. As the iridescent wings buzz away from you, you see a large rectangular name tag affixed to your shirt:

HELLO! MY NAME IS _______ AND I ENJOY ________!

with the enchanted text filled in by ~~the mun~~ the mischievous pixie, Twee. You can try to take it off, but if you manage to peel it away, you'll only look down to see another one has taken its place. Oh well. At least the food is good, and the honey mead and gooseberry wine are simply divine.

The City

Of course, the castle will get boring after a while, and the city is full of life; native fae of all shapes, colors and sizes, bustling businesses, a crowded market, lively taverns. As you're under the protection of the Archfey of the Great Courts, you'll be treated with respect--on the surface, at least--by most of the fae, but that doesn't mean they're to be trusted. Never forget that names have power, and deals with the fair folk can be very, very dangerous. The food and drink of the taverns is sublime, and the scantily clad employees of the Happy Harpers love to flirt, tease, and coax a favored into the brothel. Take care, travelers, for the city can be every bit as deadly as...

The Wilds

Ah yes, the untamed wooded Wilds. The winter snows are beginning to thaw, with the faintest hint of spring beginning to creep into the icy air. Nearly everyone braves the Wilds and wanders through the flora and fauna at least once, if for no other reason than to try and find a way out. Alas, that is not to be. There is no place to go but back to the city, no matter how far you walk or how deeply you wander in, you will always find the towers of the castle looming over the horizon. However, dear favored--be very, very cautious. Hibernation season is over, meaning that the owl bears will be emerging from their caves, hungry and even less concerned than usual about what they consume for prey, and the salamanders are slinking up from beneath the ground to stoke their fiery nests anew.

Wildcard

Something else you'd like to do? Have at it! Go forth, mingle, and have fun!

code bases by tricklet

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TDM 008

2019-08-15T21:50:59Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake in an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, a warm, finely made duvet tugged up to your chin and tucked around your sleeping body. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, sturdy and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

PROMPTS

The Castle

This is your home now, it would seem. You are not the only new arrival, but you're a little more fortunate than those who came before you, in that you arrive in a castle already occupied and alive with people and activity. Explore the wings, wander through the common area, stop by the dining hall, peruse the library. Maybe get to know one another over a nice long soak in a hot bath. That's certainly a good ice breaker, right?

The Tomes

Funny little books your gracious hosts have given you. The crystal on the front responds to your touch, and a simple verbal command will transmit your image and your voice to all other similar tomes. Perhaps you should reach out? Look for a friendly face? Maybe even a familiar one?

The House Party

Every month, one wing hosts a gathering of sorts, where residents of the castle can meet and mingle in a low pressure environment; this month, the gathering takes place in the Autumn wing. The decor has a slightly rustic yet plush feel to it, and air carries the scents of spices, crushed autumn leaves, and fall fruit; indeed, the food you enjoy shows off the bounty of the autumn harvest, and is filling and delicious. Music flowing pleasantly from a satyr's pan flute with a trio of enchanted instruments as accompaniment. You've barely stepped into the room when a bright green, spindly shape flits across your vision and a tiny hand smacks you in the chest. As the iridescent wings buzz away from you, you see a large rectangular name tag affixed to your shirt:

HELLO! MY NAME IS _______ AND I ENJOY ________!

with the enchanted text filled in by ~~the mun~~ the mischievous pixie, Twee. You can try to take it off, but if you manage to peel it away, you'll only look down to see another one has taken its place. Oh well. At least the food is good, and the drinks flow freely.

The City

Of course, the castle will get boring after a while, and the city is full of life; native fae of all shapes, colors and sizes, bustling businesses, a crowded market, lively taverns. As you're under the protection of the Archfey of the Great Courts, you'll be treated with respect--on the surface, at least--by most of the fae, but that doesn't mean they're to be trusted. Never forget that names have power, and deals with the fair folk can be very, very dangerous. The food and drink of the taverns is sublime, and the scantily clad employees of the Happy Harpers love to flirt, tease, and coax a favored into the brothel. Take care, travelers, for the city can be every bit as deadly as...

The Wilds

Ah yes, the untamed wooded Wilds. Though it is still fairly warm, night has begun to creep in sooner and the air carries in it the cool snap of the upcoming winter. Still, nearly everyone braves the Wilds and wanders through the flora and fauna at least once, if for no other reason than to try and find a way out. Alas, that is not to be. There is no place to go but back to the city, no matter how far you walk or how deeply you wander in, you will always find the towers of the castle looming over the horizon. However, dear favored--be very, very cautious. Sightings of strange and beautiful creatures with deadly intent have been frequent as of late, and you wouldn't want them to catch you off guard.

Wildcard

Something else you'd like to do? Have at it! Go forth, mingle, and have fun!

code bases by tricklet

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TDM 007

2019-04-11T15:50:19Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake in an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, a warm, finely made duvet tugged up to your chin and tucked around your sleeping body. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, sturdy and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

PROMPTS

The Castle

This is your home now, it would seem. You are not the only new arrival, but you're a little more fortunate than those who came before you, in that you arrive in a castle already occupied and alive with people and activity. Explore the wings, wander through the common area, stop by the dining hall, peruse the library. Maybe get to know one another over a nice long soak in a hot bath. That's certainly a good ice breaker, right?

The Tomes

Funny little books your gracious hosts have given you. The crystal on the front responds to your touch, and a simple verbal command will transmit your image and your voice to all other similar tomes. Perhaps you should reach out? Look for a friendly face? Maybe even a familiar one?

The House Party

Every month, one wing hosts a gathering of sorts, where residents of the castle can meet and mingle in a low pressure environment; this month, the gathering takes place in the Spring wing. Floral garlands wrap around every chair and along the edges of the tables heaped with foods, a light fare befitting the warmer months; music flowing pleasantly from a satyr's pan flute and a trio of enchanted instruments as accompaniment. You've barely stepped into the room when a bright green, spindly shape flits across your vision and a tiny hand smacks you in the chest. As the iridescent wings buzz away from you, you see a large rectangular name tag affixed to your shirt:

HELLO! MY NAME IS _______ AND I ENJOY ________!

with the enchanted text filled in by ~~the mun~~ the mischievous pixie, Twee. You can try to take it off, but if you manage to peel it away, you'll only look down to see another one has taken its place. Oh well. At least the food is good, and the drinks flow freely.

The City

Of course, the castle will get boring after a while, and the city is full of life; native fae of all shapes, colors and sizes, bustling businesses, a crowded market, lively taverns. As you're under the protection of the Archfey of the Great Courts, you'll be treated with respect--on the surface, at least--by most of the fae, but that doesn't mean they're to be trusted. Never forget that names have power, and deals with the fair folk can be very, very dangerous. The food and drink of the taverns is sublime, and the scantily clad employees of the Happy Harpers love to flirt, tease, and coax a favored into the brothel. Take care, travelers, for the city can be every bit as deadly as...

The Wilds

Ah yes, the untamed wooded Wilds. It's probably raining. Or, rather, it's lovely, then the sky clouds and the downpour begins. Then ends almost as quickly as it started. Still, nearly everyone braves the Wilds and wanders through the flora and fauna at least once, if for no other reason than to try and find a way out. Alas, that is not to be. There is no place to go but back to the city, no matter how far you walk or how deeply you wander in, you will always find the towers of the castle looming over the horizon. Take care, because the owl bears are no longer hibernating, the salamanders are being drawn out by warm weather but then get particularly cranky in the rain, and the flowers? They're everywhere.

Wildcard

Something else you'd like to do? Have at it! Go forth, mingle, and have fun!

code bases by tricklet

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TDM 006

2018-11-08T16:13:37Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake in an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, a warm, finely made duvet tugged up to your chin and tucked around your sleeping body. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, sturdy and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

PROMPTS

The Castle

This is your home now, it would seem. You are not the only new arrival, but you're a little more fortunate than those who came before you, in that you arrive in a castle already occupied and alive with people and activity. Explore the wings, wander through the common area, stop by the dining hall, peruse the library. Maybe get to know one another over a nice long soak in a hot bath. That's certainly a good ice breaker, right?

The Tomes

Funny little books your gracious hosts have given you. The crystal on the front responds to your touch, and a simple verbal command will transmit your image and your voice to all other similar tomes. Perhaps you should reach out? Look for a friendly face? Maybe even a familiar one?

The Banquet

It would seem the arrival of new favored is to be marked by a party in the common area, tables heaped with foods, music flowing pleasantly from a satyr's pan flute and a trio of enchanted instruments as accompaniment. You've barely stepped into the room when a bright green, spindly shape flits across your vision and a tiny hand smacks you in the chest. As the iridescent wings buzz away from you, you see a large rectangular name tag affixed to your shirt:

HELLO! MY NAME IS _______ AND I ENJOY ________!

with the enchanted text filled in by ~~the mun~~ the mischievous pixie, Twee. You can try to take it off, but if you manage to peel it away, you'll only look down to see another one has taken its place. Oh well. At least the food is good, and the drinks flow freely.

The Wilds

Autumn is turning slowly into winter; the evenings are cold and clear, the mornings often find a thin mist winding its way through the trees of the Wilds. It's a place of both potential danger and profit, for those that are brave enough to pass through it--and pass through you will, for there is no place to go but back to the city, no matter how far you walk or how deeply you wander in, you will always find the towers of the castle looming over the horizon. The salamanders have retreated deeper into the earth, but the owl bears are on the hunt, preparing for hibernation. And though they are more sparce, the often treacherous blossoms still bloom throughout the Wilds, even in the cold.

Wildcard

Something else you'd like to do? Have at it! Go forth, mingle, and have fun!

code bases by tricklet

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TDM 005

2018-07-05T20:21:25Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake in an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, a warm, finely made duvet tugged up to your chin and tucked around your sleeping body. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, thin and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

PROMPTS

The Castle

This is your home now, it would seem. You are not the only new arrival, but you're a little more fortunate than those who came before you, in that you arrive in a castle already occupied and alive with people and activity. Explore the wings, wander through the common area, stop by the dining hall, peruse the library. Maybe get to know one another over a nice long soak in a hot bath. That's certainly a good ice breaker, right?

The Tomes

Funny little books your gracious hosts have given you. The crystal on the front responds to your touch, and a simple verbal command will transmit your image and your voice to all other similar tomes. Perhaps you should reach out? Look for a friendly face? Maybe even a familiar one?

The Banquet

It would seem the arrival of new favored is to be marked by a party in the common area, tables heaped with foods, music flowing pleasantly from a satyr's pan flute and a trio of enchanted instruments as accompaniment. You've barely stepped into the room when a bright green, spindly shape flits across your vision and a tiny hand smacks you in the chest. As the iridescent wings buzz away from you, you see a large rectangular name tag affixed to your shirt:

HELLO! MY NAME IS _______ AND I ENJOY ________!

with the enchanted text filled in by ~~the mun~~ the mischievous pixie, Twee. You can try to take it off, but if you manage to peel it away, you'll only look down to see another one has taken its place. Oh well. At least the food is good, and the drinks flow freely.

The Wilds

With high summer comes a heat weave, and occasionally, torrential downpours complete with a wrath of thunder and lightning. It's a place of both potential danger and profit, for those that are brave enough to pass through it--and pass through you will, for there is no place to go but back to the city, no matter how far you walk or how deeply you wander in, you will always find the towers of the castle looming over the horizon. The Blight Pixies seem particularly agitated for some reason--maybe it's the heat? The Lake seems easier to find than usual; perhaps the Lady wants to make sure everyone can enjoy the cool, cleansing waters of her secret realm. And of course, with summer comes an abundance of flowers, both the mundane and the ones that have interesting side-effects.

Wildcard

Something else you'd like to do? Have at it! Go forth, mingle, and have fun!

code bases by tricklet

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TDM 004

2018-03-30T15:06:34Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake in an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, a warm, finely made duvet tugged up to your chin and tucked around your sleeping body. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, thin and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

PROMPTS

The Castle

This is your home now, it would seem. You are not the only new arrival, but you're a little more fortunate than those who came before you, in that you arrive in a castle already occupied and alive with people and activity. Explore the wings, wander through the common area, stop by the dining hall, peruse the library. Maybe get to know one another over a nice long soak in a hot bath. That's certainly a good ice breaker, right?

The Tomes

Funny little books your gracious hosts have given you. The crystal on the front responds to your touch, and a simple verbal command will transmit your image and your voice to all other similar tomes. Perhaps you should reach out? Look for a friendly face? Maybe even a familiar one?

The Banquet

It would seem the arrival of new favored is to be marked by a party in the common area, tables heaped with foods, music flowing pleasantly from a satyr's pan flute and a trio of enchanted instruments as accompaniment. You've barely stepped into the room when a bright green, spindly shape flits across your vision and a tiny hand smacks you in the chest. As the iridescent wings buzz away from you, you see a large rectangular name tag affixed to your shirt:

HELLO! MY NAME IS _______ AND I ENJOY ________!

with the enchanted text filled in by ~~the mun~~ the mischievous pixie, Twee. You can try to take it off, but if you manage to peel it away, you'll only look down to see another one has taken its place. Oh well. At least the food is good, and the drinks flow freely.

The Wilds

Spring is in full bloom, and Wilds are lush with greenery and flowers. It's a place of both potential danger and profit, for those that are brave enough to pass through it--and pass through you will, for there is no place to go but back to the city, no matter how far you walk or how deeply you wander in, you will always find the towers of the castle looming over the horizon. Take particular care with the blossoms of the Bleeding Hearts, as it would seem that they are particularly feisty this time of year. Also with the Owlbears--they're fresh out of hibernation and very hungry.

Wildcard

Something else you'd like to do? Have at it! Go forth, mingle, and have fun!

code bases by tricklet

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TDM 003

2018-01-05T23:07:45Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake in an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, a warm, finely made duvet tugged up to your chin and tucked around your sleeping body. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, thin and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

PROMPTS

The Castle

This is your home now, it would seem. You are not the only new arrival, but you're a little more fortunate than those who came before you, in that you arrive in a castle already occupied and alive with people and activity. Explore the wings, wander through the common area, stop by the dining hall. Maybe get to know one another over a nice long soak in a hot bath. That's certainly a good ice breaker, right?

The Tomes

Funny little books your gracious hosts have given you. The crystal on the front responds to your touch, and a simple verbal command will transmit your image and your voice to all other similar tomes. Perhaps you should reach out? Look for a friendly face? Maybe even a familiar one?

The Banquet

It would seem the arrival of new favored is to be marked by a party in the common area, tables heaped with foods, music flowing pleasantly from a satyr's pan flute and a trio of enchanted instruments as accompaniment. You've barely stepped into the room when a bright green, spindly shape flits across your vision and a tiny hand smacks you in the chest. As the iridescent wings buzz away from you, you see a large rectangular name tag affixed to your shirt:

HELLO! MY NAME IS _______ AND I ENJOY ________!

with the enchanted text filled in by ~~the mun~~ the mischievous pixie, Twee. You can try to take it off, but if you manage to peel it away, you'll only look down to see another one has taken its place. Oh well. At least the food is good, and the drinks flow freely.

The Wilds

Dusted with snow and bitterly cold, the Wilds are a place of both potential danger and profit, for those that are brave enough to venture in. The branches of the massive trees that encircle the city glitter with frost and are heavy with snow--be sure to bundle up before you pass through.

And pass through you will, for there is no place to go but back to the city, no matter how far you walk or how deeply you wander in--you will always find the towers of the castle looming over the horizon.

Wildcard

Something else you'd like to do? Have at it! Go forth, mingle, and have fun!

code bases by tricklet

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TDM 002

2017-10-18T05:34:12Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

TEST DRIVE MEME

You awake in an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by stone walls, a warm, finely made duvet tugged up to your chin and tucked around your sleeping body. There's a faint scent in the air, of lush greenery, fallen leaves, moss and sweet nectar, and the sound of a quiet, steady chime. A candle burns on a nearby table, next to a small leather volume--the source, you quickly discover, of the sound.

You stir, and realize you're dressed only in a shirt and trousers, thin and simply made. Your belongings, it would seem, are gone. Your mind feels clouded, your memory vague and misty around the edges. How did you get here? You simply can't remember.

Should you investigate the chiming, you find a flat, clear crystal inlaid into the cover of the book. At first it reflects only your face. Then it shifts and glows, and another face takes the place of your own. Beautiful and ethereal, or dark and shadowed, or far, far from human in appearance. Perhaps it smiles at you--warm and inviting, or sly and elusive. Perhaps not. Regardless, you're going to want to listen to what it has to say.

Outside, you find a city built around and through a wild forest, leaving the trees, the vines, the carpet of moss intact. Roughly hewn stones wind a path around the trees, from structure to structure, stairs carved into the sides of massive tree trunks lead the way to bridges and treehouses above. The sky is a strange color--either a vibrant orange or pink, sometimes dark and grey, but rarely if ever the expected blue. Small glowing orbs of blue and gold wander through the air--perhaps they'll lead you to where you wish to go, or perhaps they'll lead you astray.

What you do now, is for you to decide.

Welcome to Ainmhian.

PROMPTS

The Castle

This is your home now, it would seem. You are not the only new arrival, but you're a little more fortunate than those who came before you, in that you arrive in a castle already occupied and alive with people and activity. Explore the wings, wander through the common area, stop by the dining hall. Maybe get to know one another over a nice long soak in a hot bath. That's certainly a good ice breaker, right?

The Tomes

Funny little books your gracious hosts have given you. The crystal on the front responds to your touch, and a simple verbal command will transmit your image and your voice to all other similar tomes. Perhaps you should reach out? Look for a friendly face? Maybe even a familiar one?

The Banquet

It would seem the arrival of new favored is to be marked by a party in the common area, tables heaped with foods, music flowing pleasantly from a satyr's pan flute and a trio of enchanted instruments as accompaniment. You've barely stepped into the room when a bright green, spindly shape flits across your vision and a tiny hand smacks you in the chest. As the iridescent wings buzz away from you, you see a large rectangular name tag affixed to your shirt:

HELLO! MY NAME IS _______ AND I ENJOY ________!

with the enchanted text filled in by ~~the mun~~ the mischievous pixie, Twee. You can try to take it off, but if you manage to peel it away, you'll only look down to see another one has taken its place. Oh well. At least the food is good, and the drinks flow freely.

The Wilds

The leaves of the massive trees that encircle the city have begun to turn their colors, as Autumn takes its turn in the cycle of seasons. It's quite lovely, but like most beauty, it can serve to disguise dangerous things. For one, you may want to be careful what plants you step on. For another, the presence of so many outlanders has drawn the attention of the less civilized denizens of Faerie. You may find yourself lured into an unexpected marsh by a ballybog, or transfixed by the music of a banshrae intent on ending your life for sport, or accidentally stumbling into a nest of salamanders. All paths will eventually lead back to the city, but don't let that lure you into a false sense of safety; the forests are called the Wilds for a reason.

Wildcard

Something else you'd like to do? Have at it! Go forth, mingle, and have fun!

code bases by tricklet

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TDM | 001

2017-08-24T00:55:30Z

Posted by: ainmhianmods

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