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{ haunted carnival | test drive #08 - october 2022 }
HAUNTED CARNIVAL
Full details on everything can be found here, but an important reminder that this event log doubles as our Test Drive Meme and information can be found in this section.
This means any outside characters participating in the log are canonly logged as appearing in Songerein in October and will remain in Songerein from the IC date of October 25 through 31 (this log is forward dated to the 25th). However, outside characters can only thread within this log, so for those seriously considering the game, you are welcome to use non-festival prompts for your toplevels. Anyone who apps in and is accepted will have their character count October as their first time in the game without any disruption, so all content will carry over. Those who do not apply will disappear which should not seem too unusual as people randomly disappear already, however players in game can choose to retcon and pretend a character was never there to begin with if it would be easier; or even think their presence was just a dream.
IMPORTANT! All outside characters MUST have "TDM" in their subject line, even if you might not app. This will help people differentiate those who are already in the game and those who are not.
TDM threads are required for samples. Refer to the Game Info for general information and feel free to toss any questions here. Reserves will open Tuesday, October 25th and Applications will open on November 1st. Our application cycles are bi-monthly so the next cycle after won't be until January.
TDM Toplevel Link Directory (click to view; updated 10/28)
American McGee's Alice - Alice Liddell
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Azula
BlazBlue - Noel Vermillion
Case Study of Vanitas - Vanitas
Dangan Ronpa - Chiaki Nanami
Devil May Cry - Lady
Final Fantasy VII - Cloud Strife
Genshin Impact - Albedo
Genshin Impact - Eula Lawrence
Genshin Impact - Kaeya
Genshin Impact - Razor
Great Ace Attorney - Ryunosuke Naruhodo
Helluva Boss - Blitzø
Helluva Boss - Octavia
Jujutsu Kaisen - Fushiguro Megumi
Kaze Hikaru - Okita Souji
Library of Ruina - Angela
Mikagura School Suite - Yuto Akama
My Hero Academia - Bakugo Katsuki
Octopath Traveler - Ophilia
Original Character - Kate Galloway (Jigoku CRAU)
Original Character - Marie Daenthelm
Original Character - Pauline Bonheur
Persona 3 - Ken Amada
Promare - Lio Fotia
Shadow Hearts: Covenant - Yuri Hyuga
Tales of Berseria - Magilou
Tales of Berseria - Rokurou Rangetsu
Tales of Berseria - Velvet Crowe
Tales of Hearts - Chalcedony Akerman
Tales of Hearts - Hisui Hearts (Aefenglom CRAU)
Tales of the Rays - Baldr
Touken Ranbu - Hizen Tadahiro
Touken Ranbu - Ichimonji Norimune
Transformers IDW - Soundwave
Your Wings and Mine - Shealtiel
I. CARNIVAL FUN
The moment a guest enters the carnival grounds, there is a high chance (read: optional) they will find themselves changed in some way to fit the spooky, haunted atmosphere. Instead of just wearing a vampire costume, the character will actually turn into one. Of course, how much of a transformation varies between complete to partial changes. It should be noted that this is only a cosmetic and ability change—no matter what someone changes into, they won't have any personality changes…unless one of the carnival attendants cast a small enchantment to make it so. Of course this is by chance as well (read: optional).
A. Haunted Food. While there is some standard fare carnival food around, the Haunted Carnival has some unique items with even more interesting effects:Caramel Apples: Tart green apples dipped in caramel and decorated with chocolate to look like they’re covered in spiders and spider webs. Eating one of these will have the dreamer feeling crafty and industrious, just like spiders themselves often are. Also, the idea of eating bugs (or even other spiders?!) suddenly seems strangely appealing…
Cherry Blood Popcorn: Popcorn drenched in cherry syrup and decorated with candy bones. The combination of sugar and dreamotion energy leaves the eater feeling giddy and cheerful, somewhat in contrast to the gruesome appearance of the treat itself.
Funnel "Brain" Cakes: Funnel cakes colored to look like brains when served. Comes in regular or zombie brain varieties. Eating one makes you feel lethargic and hungry, like the only thing that matters is your next snack fix, but you’re not willing to do much more than shamble toward it.
Mummies in a Blanket: Small hot dogs wrapped in biscuit dough and decorated to look like mummies. After eating this, you may or may not want to wrap yourself into a blanket and take a nap—ideally somewhere dark and spooky.
B. FUN AND GAMES. Mixed in with the food vendors are several booths advertising a variety of carnival games, including but not limited to the ones below.. The prizes you win may or may not be cursed. Best of luck!NERF Gun Shooting Gallery: Use dreamotion to shoot foam darts from a gun at various ghostly and ghouly targets lined up on a platform. Advanced players may want to try their hand at making the guns shoot other objects. Water? Fire? Glitter bombs? The only limit is one’s imagination.
Ring Toss: A series of witch hats are lined up, and the objective is to toss rings on the hats for points. Did something just peek up from under one of the hats? It’s probably nothing to worry about.
Potion Bottles: A variation of the milk bottles game wherein you throw balls to knock over flasks and beakers filled with strangely-colored liquid. In most cases, the spilled potion is totally harmless. Once in a while, however, it may have some interesting effects on the player and/or the booth itself.
Slime Pit: There’s a giant pit of slime with a sign next to it: prizes within for those willing to get a bit messy! Said prizes range from giant candy bars to random silly toys to skeletal limbs…? Oh that belongs to the skeleton having fun in the pit, they might want it back.
II. ATTRACTIONS
A. Hall of Mirrors. A classic maze of mirrors that are usually filled with special effects to make one's reflection look distorted. In the beginning the distortions are more humorous, making one look super skinny or extremely curvy. However, the deeper one goes, the reflections begin to look a bit…strange. The mirrors begin to reflect the "worst" side of an individual, but in a more embarrassing manner. When they first wake up in the morning, having a bad hair day, dressed poorly, being lazy on the couch—mostly benign things that would be embarrassing to show others. But there are some that may reveal one's darker self they wish to hide from others and are forced to face—especially when the reflections will step out and follow the original until the end of the maze. They won't do anything, just follow silently like a shadow, but even that may be taxing for anyone, especially if others see. The reflection must either be pushed back into an empty mirror, or it will disappear on its own when exiting the building.B. Wild Carousel. The creatures on this carousel are not just colorful painted steeds but are more frightening in nature and looking more undead than living. Skeletal horses, direwolves, fanged deer with bloody horns. What makes this ride truly terrifying, however, is that the creatures are alive, restrained only by the pole stuck through them. But there are times when they manage to break free, causing havoc as they run through the park. The only good news is they don't attack, instead aiming for the carnival food as if hungry. Either hang on or help capture them back!
C. Cirque du Souleil. Near the center of the carnival is a large circus tent, and it boasts a variety of shows that are death defying, terrorific, and guaranteed to make everyone scream in fright and awe. The usual acts are available to see: acrobatics, musical performances, theatrical skits, and using ghostly steeds to ride through the large arena. But what makes this circus unique is that all the performers are capable of separating their soul from their physical body, similar to astral projecting or dreamwalking outside of dreams and being visible to all. And now they're asking for volunteer pairs to either participate in a more simple act such as an acrobatic stunt on the swings or tight rope…or eat a special candy that will allow them to have an out of body experience via dreamwalking outside. The only "flaw" is their dreamwalking form will tend to float up to the top of the tent, so their partner who hasn't eaten the candy has to tether them via dreamotion to get through some simple obstacles. No worries, the professionals will help return the soul if they get lost.D. Spinning Bumper Cups. A combination of the classic bumper cars and spinning cups rides, this attraction has its riders in skull shaped bumper cars that will randomly spin. Riders have the ability to fire off "pumpkin bombs" at the others, which will splatter pumpkin goop to slow down their car. It will also make the car spin for a few rotations. Dreamotion will also help boost the speed, stabilize a spinning car faster, and make the pumpkin bombs more explosive. Just be careful—the barrier around the arena is made of bones and therefore quite brittle. It's not unusual to see a car spin out and lose control driving through the carnival grounds. Stop the runaway car and bring it back! Or shoot people with pumpkin bombs.
E. Ferris Wheel. Ah, the ferris wheel, a gentle ride that elevates one high in the air to allow them to see the sights below, in this case the entire carnival grounds and the surrounding areas like the bordering forests, the Observatory, and the edge of Reverein. However, as with everything in this carnival, the ride is not always so gentle. There are times when the entire ride accelerates to a faster pace, causing the (fortunately) enclosed cabins to rock dangerously as it rotates around. There are times when it keeps going, not letting anyone off until three rotations. And then there are times when the top half of the cabin disappears, exposing the riders to the cooler winds. Fortunately handle bars will appear they can hold onto, but no seat belts. Enjoy the view?F. Other Rides. There are plenty of rides and attractions at the carnival, too many to list all of them here. A roller coaster, tower drop, gravitron, bungee jumps, pendulum ship—whatever one might think exists, it's there in all its twisted nightmare glory. One thing they all have in common is the more fear and thrill and screams generated, the faster they go. Just hope the ride doesn't stall and get stuck…
III. HAUNTING CLUES
Although the main purpose for these prompts is to find the clues, anyone is free to use them for general use and not focus on getting the clue. For those who do participate, we'll be asking for thread during our Activity Check! Those who are TDMing regardless of application can also have their threads counted by commenting to this thread and following the directions.
#1. Haunted Dollhouse. There is a special building called the Haunted Dollhouse. It's similar to a haunted house, however this attraction is filled with moving porcelain dolls that will try to scare and chase those who enter (it's quite likely some members of the newly added Porcelain Town have volunteered to help). Sometimes, those who enter are cursed into a doll and are now vulnerable. They are also not always able to move on their own will. This is not great as sometimes the dolls kind of…malfunction and will actually become aggressive. The weapons they wield are also not props, so that's a problem. However, they are small and can only inflict minor wounds and can be easily taken out. The main clue here is "Villains!' I shrieked. 'Dissemble no more! I admit the deed! Tear up the planks! Here, here! It is the beating of his hideous heart!" To help both those who have turned into dolls as well as get the clue, everyone has to find the right place where some candied hearts are hidden. Fortunately the "blood trail" (it's raspberry syrup) will help lead them to the right place.
#2. Abandoned House. A little away from the main attractions there is a run down house surrounded by trees…and a lot of ravens. A raven with red eyes will guide those who dare or wish to face a lost loved one to the house. Inside it's just filled with faceless busts and empty paintings, but soon they are filled with the images of those lost ones. It could be a person, pet, thing, but they are there, just staring. Only the eyes and mouths move, and what the person hears are their insecurities and fears related to how they lost whatever they see. Anyone else will either see the original blanks or their own personalized images. The main clue is "And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting // On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door // Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning // Shall be lifted – nevermore". To get out of this house, they have to first look for the bust that has the red eyed raven on it. This will be tricky as there will be many ravens with different colored eyes. Once they do, there will be a small picture frame. They must manifest one or more of the images they are seeing and capture it into the frame. This is simply done by waving it like a net, but the manifestation can move around. This can be as easy or difficult as a player wants, and how affected the character is from what they see and hear can also be a factor. The more affected they are, the easier it is to manifest but difficult to capture. The less affected, it will be more difficult to manifest as they have to tap into that raw fear, but will be easier to capture.
#3. Hay Bale Maze. Just outside of the circus tent is a large hay bale maze with the hay…looking as if it's seen much better days. It's filled with spooks that like to jump scare maze goers or bodiless limbs that reach out to grab, but aside from that it's harmless. Except for one particular figure.The main clue is "Who dares?" he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him --"who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery? Seize him and unmask him --that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" There is a red clad figure wearing a skull mask. He will randomly bust through the hay walls and engage maze goers into a fight. Those who are incapable will flee in terror while the figure will chase, which will be a pretty good clue as to where he is. Once engaged, any weapon and dreamotion can be used at their disposal and the challenge is to just simply best him in a fight (not to the death). Striking the figure even once will earn a victory and the skull mask will be granted.
#4. Musical Catacombs. For a bit more lighthearted fun, there is an underground catacombs that is filled with tombs. Some of them have actual skeletons and ghosts sleeping in them, but they won't harm anyone if bothered. Just be a bit cranky, maybe throw a bone. At someone's head. Down here it's quite lively, filled with music, dancing, and a lot of alcohol. Minors will only get sparkling juice. The main clue is "'Ha! ha! ha! — he! he! he! — a very good joke, indeed — an excellent jest. We will have many a rich laugh about it at the palazzo — he! he! he! — over our wine — he! he! he!' // 'The Amontillado!' I said." One of the games is a dancing game where the tombs will light up a certain color and participants have to properly hit the correct corresponding floor panel (basically a music rhythm/DDR themed game). Should they make a perfect score, one of the tombs will open and have a crusty wine bottle in it. It has competitor and co-op mode.
Angela | Library of Ruina | TDM
[Though Angela herself had ultimately been the one to decide to enter the carnival in order to sate her curiosity, it wasn't long before she found herself in over her head. Her experience with anything so much as resembling this is secondhand at best, and of those secondhand experiences, she knows better than to take 8 'o Clock Circus's display as an indicator of what is and isn't normal.
Even the carnival's purpose is something of a conundrum. Compared to all she's gone through, Angela doubts anything here will manage to frighten her, and "having fun" is... not a strong suit of hers, to say the least.
And so it is that she can be found lingering where others are, watching carefully as they get on rides, play games, and mingle with one another, occasionally stepping forward only to remain silent, seeming more than a little lost.]
B. Introduction to Carnival Food
[Dreams, as Angela has gathered over her many, many, many, many long years of existence, tend to be illogical things. Stray memories and experiences gathered from one's life (perhaps with the influence of others) here, a few impulses there, and whatever else happened to be lurking in the human unconscious at the time.
It might explain the food displayed in the cart before her, but the fact that it is clearly food without an ounce of the grotesque realities the treats are based on leaves her feeling rather... puzzled.]
Why bother going through the trouble of making it look like that if it's meant to be eaten?
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I'm finding all of this very new but it's exciting and I can't say I hate it. How about you?
[Is Angela having a good time ? It sounds like she's more confused and baffled if anything. ]
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She takes a moment to think it over.]
...No. I don't think I hate it either, and it seems like plenty of people are having a good time.
But I can't say I understand it either.
You said this is new for you as well. These sorts of festivities are uncommon where you come from, then?
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Hey, things have been getting a little better lately so I'm trying to take these oppertunities as they come.
[ He smiles to reassure her that he's fine but it might not be very convincing. ]
What's your world like?
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"Cruel" isn't a strong enough word, but it's the best description all the same. People struggle each day to survive, being taken advantage of and taking advantage of others in turn, turning a blind eye to those they hurt along the way.
[Depressing, she knows, but it's the truth, and this man has done nothing to to warrant deception.]
Not that I've seen much of it firsthand, but neither have I seen much evidence to the contrary.
...May I ask what your world is like?
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[ He nods, understanding. Alphen doesn't mind talking about his world more. ]
The people of my land have only known hardships. They yearn for freedom and right to live a normal life.
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[Nor is her own.
It's a disheartening, and yet somehow comforting thought.]
My condolences for the similar circumstances. Or for whatever circumstances your conscious self may be going through right now.
At least this place seems comparatively peaceful, strange carnivals aside.
[A question as much as a statement. Getting stuck in said carnival before she could truly delve into understanding her new surroundings has her a little more behind than she would like.]
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My name's Alphen by the way...and you are?
[He offers his hand out as a greeting and a handshake. It only seems fair to exchange names after speaking as much as they have. ]
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Angela.
[It feels strange to not add any titles or qualifiers to her name upon introduction, but not in a bad way. She wonders if this is what freedom is like, but the thought lasts for only the briefest of moments before it's brushed aside. There will be plenty of time to think about that later.]
Is there anything important about this realm that you've encountered that you think I should know? While I questioned our "hosts" upon my arrival, it only makes sense to also gather information from those who have been here longer than myself.
[It doesn't mean she'll believe everything that's said, of course. Only a fool would take everything said to them at face value. But information is information, and she can always delve into it deeper at a later time to determine its veracity.]
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[Alphen thinks there's a lot of things that are important to know down here, but he'll go through it slowly.]
There's something around here called dreamotion. Have you heard of it?
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A year?
[That was absolutely cause for concern. The tapirs may have mentioned that her presence in this world was technically a manifestation of her subconscious, but there was no way to tell if they were telling the truth. Nor, apparently, was there a way to verify whether or not they'd return to their world as it was upon waking.]
I've heard it mentioned. The ability to bend this dreamworld to one's will based on one's emotions, correct?
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[Alphen smiles with an encouraging tone. He believes that Angela can do anything if she puts her mind to it.]
It's been about a year and a lot of things happened. Festivals like this are common so you'll get more chances to see them later too. I think this festival is supposed to be for the seasonal event.
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[She has all the time in the world, even if she'd prefer it didn't take nearly that long.]
Something made just for the holiday, you mean? It certainly is one way to mark a celebration.
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[Alphen just makes a friendly gesture as a greeting.]
I'm still really glad I met you out here. It's not completely a waste if you ask me.
A
It's a bit overwhelming, isn't it? I hardly knew where to start as well.
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And until she knows for sure just how different the people of this dream world are from the people of The City, it's best to proceed with caution.
She meets his smile with a polite one of her own.]
You could say that. Are you new here? Or is this your first time attending one of these sorts of events as well?
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[ Baldr tips his head to indicate, well, all of this. He reaches up reflexively as he does to keep the costume horns from slipping in the weight of his hair, then pauses for a moment to process that they seem to have become rather... fixed. Well, that's novel. ]
Are you new as well? I'm in no position yet to be a guide, but I would be happy to escort you. The view from the ferris wheel might help you to get your bearings.
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She nods]
I am. I arrived just today, actually.
[Her gaze wanders to the ferris wheel, considering. It seems like a small, somewhat cramped space to be in with a stranger. A risky decision with only a little knowledge to gain as a result. But unable to leave the carnival at the moment as she is, it may also be her best chance at getting a better look at her surroundings.
And, she supposes, there's nothing wrong with experiencing a carnival ride for the first time, either.]
I think I'll take you up on that offer. Shall we?
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Wonderful. I haven't had the chance to see it yet myself.
[He sweeps one arm in a courtly 'this way' gesture as he picks the clearest path towards the ferris wheel amidst the general bustle of the carnival, one eye on her progress to ensure she doesn't get jostled in the crowd.]
I'm relieved to meet another newcomer. I was beginning to think I was the only one a bit lost here. I'm Baldr. And what may I call you?
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And I don't think you need to worry about being the only lost one. Many people I've seen come through those gates appear to be somewhat confused by their surroundings. I can only assume this sort of event is uncommon.
Not that I'm not relieved to meet another newcomer myself.
[Crowds are new, what with Lobotomy Corporation and the Library typically having more than enough space for her to maneuver as she pleased, but ultimately Angela manages to keep up with Baldr's pace, even if the occasional bustle and jostle earns passersby an irritated glare.]
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[Well, a world with more outsiders than locals isn't such a strange thing to Baldr. Perhaps that's why the two of them don't seem to stand out in the crowds at all--not that much would, in a costume party like this. He has to wonder if that was the intention.]
Yes, I think it's much more enjoyable to be lost while in good company. And what better way to make new acquaintances than with new experiences. Have you ever seen crowds like this before?
[She did say that this kind of event was unfamiliar to her, though she looks to be adapting quickly. Baldr cranes a little over the general bustle to eye the ferris wheel as they approach, but there's no real line. Isn't that lucky?]
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[There's a white haired man standing near the cart looking over the choices himself.]
And adult scare fans, sometimes.
[He looks up from the food.]
I'd be wary, the food here can sometimes cause interesting side effects.
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"Interesting side effects..."
[She frowns]
Do you mean to say they're drugged?
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[He picks up one of the apples and looks at it.]
More magic. And I have a feeling the effects will be... on theme. Spooky, maybe.
[He then pits it back down, looking over at the woman.]
Name's Thancred, by the way.
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Then I'll consider myself lucky I'm unable to eat it.
Angela.