TEST DRIVE MEME #4

[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!

Comments

[gordianknots]

Honestly, I assume that this place's magic is enough means of sustenance, but I could be terribly and amusingly incorrect and put you in unfair danger.

Your monarchs usually hold court after new arrivals. You could always ask them for clarification, if all else fails.

[oathshackledbird]

Indeed, that is an option, but they are very busy at the moment. Perhaps I can request an audience with them at a later time. I have a few...special talents they may have a use for.

This place does have quite a bit of magic in it. It's nice. It reminds me of home. I suppose, though, it is not so nice for many of those brought here.

[gordianknots]

Usually they're a few days after the feast. It's impossible to get in touch with them otherwise, save special circumstances. Take advantage of them offering their time when they do it.

I find it irritating to be dragged into another person's war, if anything.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid bows his head gratefully.]

Thank you for the advice. I will make certain to make the most of that opportunity. I am not one to sit around and watch, so I would hate to miss that chance.

I agree. I would prefer to be back home finishing what I was summoned to do, but if I must finish this war before I can do that, then I intend to finish it.

[gordianknots]

Be careful of what they tell you though, beyond your basic inquiry. Neither side seems to be above manipulating the people they've called to their courts.

Truth be told, the war isn't worth fighting. Not for the people in charge.

[oathshackledbird]

[The man's statements bring a confused look to Diarmuid's face. From what he has seen so far, the lord and lady of this court seem honest and straightforward...]

And why do you say that? What is the point of bringing us here only to lie to us?

[gordianknots]

They need people to fight and to accomplish errands that they otherwise can't. Their game is very long, and very, very exhausting.

[oathshackledbird]

[A small light suddenly kindles in Diarmuid's eyes. That almost sounds like a challenge.]

It's a good thing I am patient and not easily tired then, isn't it?

[gordianknots]

Step carefully, at any rate, and consider everything before you fully commit to the court that's summoned you.

[oathshackledbird]

I will keep your warning in mind, though I don't know that I see much choice besides working with the court that summoned me. It is one court or the other, is it not?

[Besides, it will take more than the words of a man who has not identified himself to sway Diarmuid from what looks to him to be a good and noble cause. Still, he does know that even what is good and noble can be corrupted. It does not hurt to keep his eyes open and his senses aware.]

[gordianknots]

There's plenty of people who've taken their leave of both courts and work to find their own way.

[oathshackledbird]

There are?

[Diarmuid seems genuinely surprised by this.]

No one has mentioned that...

[gordianknots]

Why would either court want to inform the people they've summoned to fight on their behalf about an alternate option?

[oathshackledbird]

Because it would be the honorable thing to do? How is one to fight to their fullest ability if they are not given all the information there is about the situation?

[What sense does it make to handicap your own warriors?]

[gordianknots]

Because that's not in their best interests, now is it? Honour can hold back pragmatism that's needed in state matters, for example.

[oathshackledbird]

Honor holds back nothing when one understands it properly.

[A suspicious look enters Diarmuid's gaze.]

From the way you talk, one would almost think that you are one of those who has broken from both courts and seek to draw more to your cause.

[gordianknots]

By all means then, ask your court for all the information.

[oathshackledbird]

I have already said I will make the most of the audience I get. Worry not about that.

[And...no comment on the other statement. How interesting.]

[gordianknots]

[Because it's entirely correct. No need to correct it.]

Good luck, then.

[oathshackledbird]

And I wish the same to you. Thank you for the information you have given me. I have much to think about.

[gordianknots]

If I've prompted critical thinking about being here, then I'm very, very pleased to have done so.

[oathshackledbird]

Unlike many of the warriors of my time, I was know for thinking as well as acting. I will weigh the situation closely as I gather information about it.

[It is foolish to throw oneself into battle without having thought about the situation. Why give you enemy such an advantage?]

[gordianknots]

Good to know.

[And Waver has no more words. It's odd, being this concealing about things, but it's needed. Far more than with Berserker.]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid nods and then closes his locket, sensing that the conversation has come to an end. It is obvious the magus is hiding information and perhaps later Diarmuid will have more time to dig into why, but for now there are other things he needs to find out about and think about.

It is best he get started.]