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{ test drive #01 - august 2021 }
✵ TEST DRIVE MEME ✵
Reminder that our Test Drive Memes double as an Intro Log and threads can be carried over in-game. They are also required for samples. Refer to the Game Info for general information and feel free to toss any TDM related questions here. Reserves open on August 25th and Applications open on September 1st. Our application cycles are bi-monthly so the next cycle won't be until November.
I. WELCOME TO SONGEREIN

A. Magic Journals. Everyone will find a journal stylized just for them on their person somewhere and it's the primary means of communication with everyone. The only limitation is that it's text only, but images can be magically imprinted on the page from the writer's mind. Might as well give it a whirl and see who all is out there.
B. Dreamotion Abilities. Although everyone maintains most of their original abilities while in Songerein, they are also capable of using special abilities based on dreamotion energy. From having their emotions affecting the environment to utilizing new abilities entirely, it's probably something that they should start familiarizing fairly quickly. Especially since all the emotional surprise and confusion may already be affecting things, such as random glass shattering or cracks forming at one's feet.
C. Exploring Town. The town of Reverein is small but still sizable, so walking around and to see what all there is might be a good idea. The town is empty of any other people and it's relatively safe aside from most of the buildings looking like they're about to collapse in on itself, but there are a few small fae and small wild critters who have made a few nests so just watch your step—or head. Some could venture out to the farmlands and beyond...but anyone who gets too close to the Wildlands will encounter a tapir who will tell them to go back for now. Be warned if anyone tries to ignore and push past them.

There are three different types of teas available:
Rainy Morning. After drinking this tea, one might feel a little melancholic or nostalgic for something from their past. They might even have a short little daydream of a distant memory.
Summer Afternoon. This tea will make anyone feel more vigorous and joyful. So much so they might start shining like the summer sun itself! Any dreams influenced by the tea will be one of a happy occasion or a hopeful dream.
Autumn Evening. Brewed with special strong, herbal spices, this tea has a bit more of a kick to it, but it's also warm and is great for calming nerves while giving just enough of a confidence boost to get through whatever difficulties lie ahead. The dreams influenced by this tea will reflect when the drinker has been their bravest.
Summer Afternoon. This tea will make anyone feel more vigorous and joyful. So much so they might start shining like the summer sun itself! Any dreams influenced by the tea will be one of a happy occasion or a hopeful dream.
Autumn Evening. Brewed with special strong, herbal spices, this tea has a bit more of a kick to it, but it's also warm and is great for calming nerves while giving just enough of a confidence boost to get through whatever difficulties lie ahead. The dreams influenced by this tea will reflect when the drinker has been their bravest.
Although it doesn't always happen, sometimes the tea will be a strong enough influence that it will make the drinker daydream for a bit. Anyone nearby may notice their dream crystal lantern flicker and catch a brief glimpse of the daydream on it. Or perhaps those who want to try out their dream crystal lanterns are deliberately trying to see if their dreams are captured. Only daydreams influenced by the tea can be caught and even then it's just a brief glimpse, but it's still an interesting way to see how the dream crystal lanterns work.
Note: There is no currency in the world and everything served is free at this time. However it might not be immediately obvious and the fairies won't mind if customers repay in some way, be it helping out via cleaning and serving, giving gifts such as flowers or fruits, or something else.
II. HOME IMPROVEMENTS
The entire town is in need of a massive fixer upper, but one of the first areas everyone will likely want to start is the residential area to figure out their new homes. Instead of houses, most of the homes are in the trees. Be it a treehouse or carved into the tree itself, various dwellings can be found. Unfortunately, there are some unwanted guests making a mess of things, so they will need to be cleared out.

B. A Little Pruning. The trees themselves are a little...testy in large part of the bugs that have been chowing down on them. After the bugs are cleared they will calm down and become more passive, but until then everyone will also have to beware of wild swinging branches, rotten fruit falling, and roots suddenly springing up from the ground. Another way to appease the trees is cutting out some of the old, rotten wood and giving the trees some pruning, especially any vines that are choking some to death. Positive dreamotion energy will also help revitalize the area.
C. Tidying Up. Once the area is clear, the new residents can start cleaning up and repairing the different houses there. From repairing walkways connecting the trees, to the stairs and ladders that lead up to the treehouses, to decluttering and repairing the buildings, there's a plethora of work that needs to be done.
III. DREAMSCAPE TUTORIAL
To help everyone understand their dreamwalking abilities, the tapirs will ask anyone who is willing to gather around the Dream Swings in the Central Plaza. There anyone is invited to sit in the chairs or hammocks and focus on their dream crystal lanterns to enter a special dreamscape made just for them. Those watching might find the sight of everyone suddenly turning into a colorful ball of light and disappearing alarming, but that's just the normal process of entering a dream. When someone leaves the dream, they will briefly reappear as that light before returning to their original form. The theme for this dreamscape is Spooky Forest and it first starts in a pumpkin patch before moving to a dark, fog filled forest.

B. Festive Candy Hunt. At some point the tapirs come in and ask the dreamwalkers to try and change the spooky forest into something a little more festive. They are given free rein to change the environment in how they see fit. Of course, this means the dreamwalkers need to figure out how to focus their energy and imagination to make those changes. Perhaps starting small by adding decorations or changing the colors of the leaves is a good starting place. But there may be some difficulty as some rogue candy is messing things up and getting in the way. Capable of movement, they will dash, roll, and even fly to evade capture. They will also try and defend themselves using special "attacks" based on what they are. Chocolate will make melted chocolate puddles, taffy will make sticky traps, bubble gum will try and encase people in a sticky bubble—might want to avoid the giant jawbreaker as it's more of a bodybreaker. Fortunately once caught, the candy will change to its more normal form. Maybe altering the environment could work to their advantage. If successful in either decorating or catching the candy, there will be some kind of reward later.

Horse | Centaurworld | ota
Oh no... oh nononono... this can't be happening again!
[Is this another world?! This certainly didn't look like Centaurworld anymore, and it definitely seemed too... peaceful, to be her world. All she remembers is falling asleep, maybe this was some kind of dream she could wake up from.]
Okay Horse, just... slap yourself until you wake up.
[And that's what any newcomer will see - a warhorse slapping herself with her hooves trying to wake up from this weird dream she's in.]
[Dreambucks Cafe]
[Horse looks a little awkward, and a little stressed out, sitting at this cafe.]
I don't - I don't think I'm supposed to be here.
[She is thirsty though. All that running through town in a panic has really made her throat dry. She takes a sip... and then stares off for a bit.]
... Rider?
[Changing the Forest]
[Once explained to her her dream abilities, Horse... really isn't on board. She was never really that envious of Wammawink and her herd's ability to use magic, and she doesn't plan on staying long enough to really develop any dream magic.
Still... she is a little curious, and it doesn't seem like she can get anywhere without doing this little test to make the forest "festive".
So she concentrates, and concentrates, and the leaves... start looking far more brown and withered. The ground turns brown. Everything around her turns brown. The rogue candy doesn't really have to do anything here because Horse is making her surroundings look like a wasteland.]
Ha! I did it! It looks like home! Sorta.
[And she... seems pleased by this?]
Arrival
Sure, he's been to another world before. He's seen anthropomorphic ducks and little creatures with lion tails before. He's gotten to the point where he doesn't immediately question the scientific plausibility of every fantastic being he comes across.
A literal horse smacking itself, though...
Luca glances around in case the owner is in sight, but he doesn't see anyone who would ride an armored horse. Maybe he'll have to call them out. ]
Hello? Did anyone bring in a horse? It seems to be trying to hurt itself...
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[Pause.]
Wait. I can still talk here.
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You... Can talk.
[ Right. Give him a moment to let that sink in. ]
First of all, my apologies. I didn't realize you were a sentient being. [ That probably does not have an owner, in spite of the fact he can clearly see this horse wearing a bridle and saddle... Which indicates she has an owner??? ] Secondly... I'm pretty sure we're not asleep. Again, sorry.
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[But useful!]
Then does that mean we're in another world? How do I know this isn't a dream? Would someone in a dream tell me I'm not in a dream?
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[ Now that's even weirder. Why would anyone want to be mute?
Wait, right. Subject at hand. ] Well, I don't know much about lucid dreaming, but as someone who's been pulled into another world before I would like to think I'm not a figment of someone else's imagination...
[ He glances aside and mumbles. ] Though it is the first time this has happened entirely without my consent...
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[Not that she minds talking! It's just! Really new!]
Ughh, this popping up in other worlds thing is so confusing! I just need to get back to my world!
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[ Still self aware, as far as he's concerned. Was this a horse that gained sentience through otherworldly travels?
He'd like to know more, but she seems to have a goal in mind. ]
I'm sure you won't be kept much too long. Last time I was brought to another world, I was told I could return to my home after I helped fix something over there... Though I admit, I was much better off not going back home.
[ A friend may have managed to remove the shackle around his neck some time ago, but he's still wearing a prisoner's shirt. No telling if the horse understands the significance of those black and white stripes just yet. ]
I don't know if that's the same here or not? You may want to look for one of the anteater people, they might be able to better explain.
arrival
Stop it.
[Also potentially startling about the teenager is the fact that his shirt is kind of covered in his own blood. But if it comes down to it, he still has his magic to make himself sturdier... probably.]
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[Yep, this animal talks. She does stop hitting herself though, though she doesn't seem too happy about it. She looks down at the teenager, particularly his shirt. The sight of blood doesn't startle her, she's seen plenty of blood, but she's still gotta ask:]
Is that... is that your blood or someone's...?
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It's a dream. [He's... mostly certain of that. More importantly:] Why does it matter?
[Time doesn't pass in dreams, not really. Whose blood it is doesn't make a difference, either. He doesn't know which answer would be more comforting, but the truth is:]
... it's mine.
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[He was thankfully healed before he lost consciousness, so that's something. Physically, he's fine... mostly. Anyway, he's more concerned about this horse's behavior than his own hopeless situation.]
Why are you in such a hurry?
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Dreams happen faster than we feel like, you know. [... as far as humans go. It's... probably the same for sapient horses???] If there's a way to wake us up here, you have more time to find it than you think.
Cafe
[That sure is a horse at the cafe. Holy shit. Toge can't really say he's seen a horse up close like this, but he's definitely curious. And the way it was sitting at the table... it reminded him a little bit of Panda. Was this horse really a horse? Or something else..?]
[So while the horse looks a little distracted, he will approach, slowly waving a hand in front of her.]
Mustard leaf..?
Re: Cafe
[Horse blinks, and stares back at her tea.]
Sorry, I think my mind was wandering.
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[But he is curious as to what's on her mind. He tilts his head, looking a little concerned.]
Mustard leaf?
[Was she okay?]