TEST DRIVE MEME

[fairyfoes]

TEST DRIVE MEME

Considering apping to EACHDRAIDH? Why not give the setting a test run here! OPTIONAL SCENARIOS 01. ARRIVING IN THE DRABWURLD. The Seelie and Unseelie courts welcome you with mirthful revelry and hearty food. After you have been briefed on your purpose here, you will find an endless feast and a night filled with entertainment to placate your concerns. Mingle with new arrivals, sneak down the castle halls and make sure your eyes are always on your glass; fairies and imps have no bias when it comes to tricks! 02. THE STATION. Looking for a little slice of home? The Station gives you all that and more. Take advantage of the wifi, have a cup of fairy-brewed coffee (the one they didn't spit in) or sit back and relax on the patio. You can even move your things into one of the available rooms! 03. WILDCARD. Your own scenario! Explore the Drabwurld or simply take advantage of your Locket!

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Radagast the Brown | Middle Earth/Tolkien

[aiwendil]

(2)
[Radagast is on edge when he arrives at the Station, eyes wide. Wi-Fi? Coffee? It's barren and foreign, nothing like what he's ever seen before.

He had found the mushrooms on his way into the Station and a good many had been stashed in his robes, though he had deemed them safe perhaps there was something at work here. A strange magic, that's what it was. Strange magic and he didn't like it one bit..]

(3) The Great Greenwood

[This is better! Much better! The brown wizard's steps slowed as he passed underneath the trees with an almost reverent expression. The sounds of birds, the faint noises of creatures living their lives is as music to his ears.

The affection of the forest, the life, he can feel it all about him. Yes, this is where he belongs.]

Oh hello there, yes yes come, we shall get to know each other [He says kindly to a passing bird, lifting his brown hat to let it dart underneath to where a nest awaits. A new friend!

That doesn't mean he isn't paying attention, whirling around at the sound of footsteps, staff in hand.]

The Great Greenwood

[actually112]

Oh! [A twelve-year-old boy with blue arrows tattooed on his head, arms, and legs (and possibly under his clothes) and with a strange wood staff on his back holds up his hands, smiling sheepishly.]

Sorry. I didn't mean to sneak up on you.

[aiwendil]

Quite alright, quite alright! [Radagast give a smile as he lets the bird go once it has rested, tipping his hat up before looking back at Aang.

Not a dwarf, not hairy enough. Not a hobbit either, so most likely one of the race of Men then though the arrow is such a strange marking.] What brings you out in these woods?

[actually112]

I was just exploring. I wanted to look around and, well... [He shrugs and smiles.] It felt like this place was calling to me.

[He's not sure if he expects the strange man to understand or not. On one hand, most people don't have the senses of an Avatar and can't feel spiritual energy, but on the other hand, that guy just had a bird nap on his head.] What about you? Are you a native, or were you brought here like me?

[He casually glances up, then perks.] Hey! [And without warning, he jumps up much higher than any human really should, then lands light as a feather on a branch above them, crouching down and peering into a knothole in the wood.] There's an animal. I've never seen that kind before. [He's close enough to the knothole to see inside, but not so close that it would be overwhelming for whatever animal there is in there. For its part, a squirrel sticks its head out of the hole, blinking at Aang for a moment before deciding he's not a threat and then pulling back in, possibly for a nap.

Aang, for his part, is fascinated. He's never seen a plain squirrel before!]

[aiwendil]

Ah yes, you heard it too! [If anyone understands that, it's Radagast. No one listens to the forests anymore, they have so much to say if one listens. He had tried to tell Saruman that but of course the white wizard had only scoffed in disdain. Ah well, his loss.

He looks up when Aang suddenly jumps up, peering up and grinning when he sees the squirrel.]

Hello there, little friend! Fear not, it is safe to venture forth. [Radagast is eager to befriend and speak to the beasts here so his voice is friendly, comforting.]

[actually112]

Come on, little guy. It's okay. [Aang holds out a hand to the knothole. The squirrel sticks its head out again, and apparently decides that the two of them are worth its time, because it jumps on Aang's hand and runs up his arm.]

Hey! [He giggles and squirms as the squirrel bounds up his arm and down his back to the branch.] That tickles!

[And then it's running down the trunk towards Radagast, clicking softly as it goes.]

[aiwendil]

[As the small animal comes toward him, Radagast holds out his arm to let it bound up his shoulder. He seems to listen, nodding and speaking quietly to the squirrel before looking back at Aang.]

He is pleased to meet you too! And ah! yes yes! [He's distracted by listening to the chattering of the squirrel before letting it run up his hat to look about.] He knows you mean him no harm.

[actually112]

You can understand what animals say? That's amazing!

[And he jumps off the branch. Jumping from that high should really end with a broken bone, but he lands lightly on his feet in front of Radagast, a gust of wind blowing outwards from where he touches ground.] Can he say what he is? He looks like squirrel toad or a pheasant squirrel, just... without the toad or the pheasant. [The fauna are weird where this kid comes from.]

the great greenwood (i couldn't resist - sorry!)

[fangking]

[ Agito doesn't even flinch when the man turns around. He just stares. Because he's seen some pretty weird shit, but this rates pretty high up there. ]

...You've got bird shit on your face.

(ahaha I love it!)

[aiwendil]

[Radagast doesn't mind the stares. He doesn't pass time with Men and Elves for a reason. It might be because he smells too.]

Ah yes! I was wondering where that had gotten too! [He says as he takes a little off with an excited look, tasting a bit before nodding with satisfaction..] And my thanks for letting me know, I had been looking for it!

[lightcatcher]

[It's fortunate that he's been here for a while now and gotten the hang of things, or his reaction to finding Radagast around these parts would have been a lot uglier. As it is, it's simply hostile and displeased. Because really, chances are anyone from Valinor is not on his side and is a potential threat.

And here he thought he'd get a day out in the woods to himself. There is company that he would prefer to being alone, but none of them are here, and certainly not the man that he just came across. He stops where he is, a good number of feet away, body language alert yet imperious, inherently distrustful and distant.

He barely remembers more about Radagast than his name and affiliation, but that is enough for the moment.]

And what is it that you have to offer your "friend", in the confinements of your hat? [His question is biting. Finally, a familiar face, and it is not one of those that he wishes to see so dearly. It makes his mood even worse.]

[aiwendil]

[All sense of friendliness is gone from Radagast's expression as he turned to face Fëanor. Oh yes, he recognizes you, even after such a long time.

Ah well, he's doesn't see any reason to walk away and Fëanor is looked at directly, this wizard isn't a push over.]

I would offer to show you the same hospitality but you don't seem like you could fit under there. [He said with a jab of his staff in the other's direction.] But I don't think you want to talk about the birds, do you?

[lightcatcher]

[At least they're on the same page here, that has to count for something? Not for much accord, but still.]

What is your role in all of this?

[It's a twofold question - is he with those that are behind it in some way, and if not, what side would he be on.]

[aiwendil]

There are birds in the trees, which whisper their words in the wind for those who will listen and heed their words. That is where my role is, as it has always been.

[Radagast said as he leaned down to pick up a small mouse which had simply stopped by to greet him. Wars will always be fought, but his duty has been to the living creatures who need his protection even here. That's whose side he's on.]

No doubt you have your part to play as well. [The wizard remarks, his gaze sharp as he turns to Fëanor once more.]

[lightcatcher]

I do indeed.

[It required time and a good deal of deliberations, but at this point he has decided that being here is actually not even a detour, it's just a different path. And he can even laugh at how terribly his sudden absence must confuse the Valar.

Not that he appreciates the way in which he was brought here at all, or some of the other circumstances. But so it is.]

I take it that you came alone to those parts?

[aiwendil]

[Radagast doesn't have to speak a warning, his expression says it all before he leans away. Well, he could hope for the best but Fëanor is someone he'll have to keep tabs on, it seems. ]

That's right, just me. We seem to be the only two, hm? [The wizard said with a shake of his head, even the Elves couldn't get Radagast to leave his woods usually, and especially not without his bird friends.]

[lightcatcher]

[It's not a notion that the Noldor resents, moreover one that he shares - truly alone or not, he will keep tabs on Radagast, at least to the degree where it is reasonable. He doesn't have many people to keep an eye on these days, though, so it's not like he doesn't have the capacity to spare.

The question is responded to with a short nod. It seem that way - not the only ones in general, but the only ones who hail from Arda, one way or the other.] Nor are any to be found among those that arrived here long ago. [After finding out about the different times that one could arrive, he's been searching around the courts and extended his search outside of them as well. There are a number of people of whose presence he would want to know, one way or the other.]

2

[beleg]

[Not for nothing Beleg was called the greatest woodsman of the Age. When he wants to disappear in the woods, he disappears. However, there was something about Radagast that he recognized, something akin to Queen Melian, despite the two's widely different appearances.

So he allows his footsteps to be heard and raises both hands, free of weapons, though his bow remains slung over one shoulder and his sword remains sheathed at his side.]

Peace! I mean no harm.

Re: 2

[aiwendil]

[An elf, Radagast still gives him a wary look nonetheless. Perhaps someone from Middle Earth? He's not certain as he walks up to peer at Beleg with widened eyes.]

Then welcome, friend. [He said with a satisfied nod after a moment.] Perhaps you know what this place is, no life in it at all!

[beleg]

I am afraid I have only recently arrived myself and therefore know not much more than you. Perhaps they are only hiding.

[While Radagast was looking at Beleg, Beleg was studying the Istari right back and not bothering to hide that fact]

[aiwendil]

[Radagast is aware he's being studied but he doesn't seem to mind.]

Well, lets find a way out of here then. I don't like this place, not one bit! [Granted, he doesn't like being inside at all but any place with such sterile air and little vegetation doesn't sit well with him.]

[beleg]

[Beleg's going to continue to do it since he hasn't figured it out yet and especially since Radagast hasn't said to stop.]

I admit to the same. Not enough fresh air and green growing things. [And far too many people who seemed to have their heads down looking at odd devices all the time.]

[aiwendil]

If you're done staring, we shall find a way out! [The wizard gestures for Beleg to follow him, glancing around nervously and on edge as he starts walking.

So many walls, such a confining place, it really baffles him now no one else seems to be worried about it.]

[beleg]

[Not really done no, Beleg still hasn't quite figured Ragadast out but he does put his mind to finding an exit for now.]

This way...I believe I smell fresh air coming from this corridor.

The Great Greenwood

[keyofelde]

[Oh yes, the forest. Only a few hours ago Souta had been in a different forest with the three Musketeers, trying to save the King of Fandavale. After wandering through the great castle he found himself in, somehow the young boy manages to get himself lost within the woods again.

Not that he minds terribly much. The woodland life is wondrous, and there are so many plants around. He can hear their voices even here. However, he does think he should get back to the castle and find the Musketeers. He is crouched down next to some wildflowers asking for directions when he hears footsteps nearby. Not really thinking about any possible dangers, Souta calls out.]

Hello?