test drive meme #2

[fernwehmods]

SCENARIOS

01. Settling In

It's been a couple of days since you have arrived and once the fatigue from that multiversal travel has been fixed there is a town that you should probably get acquainted with. At least well enough that you don't get lost every time you venture away from the inn where you are likely staying for the time being.

Down the narrow streets to the south where most newcomers first enter Gazin, the tradespeople have set up their shops. Armourers, blacksmiths, bowyers and carpenters can all be found there, as well a few shady types who cannot pass up the advantage of ripping off an unsuspecting person.

Heading east, one can find the two apothecary shops, a bakery, a herbarium, seamstress and shoemaker. There is also a medical clinic set up and is equipped to care for anything up to moderate injuries.

The northern part of town is the district that most people tend to avoid. It's smelly and dark and trouble lurks in every corner. It's hard not to get an uneasiness that feels like someone is watching you. If asked, most civilians will explain why it is called The Devil's Mouth.

In the west district, it is bright and cheerful and generally happy. Music and celebration seem to happen twice daily, every day of the week with Saturday being the loudest. During that day, the marketplace comes to life with vendors selling their fresh food or wares. In the evening, there's typically a firework show and maybe a drunken fistfight or two that ends with more drinking and some laughter. Sometimes, but not often, trouble from the northern district trickles into the west. Those slow festivities but not for long.

02. Exploring

You have heard people talk about the places beyond Gazin and now you find yourself itching to get out and see them. Be it Vasari Forest or Roselake, you and your trusty legs (or horse) plan to be gone for a week or more. One must always be cautious of the dangers while travelling, however. Bandits and rogue soldiers often cannot pass up the chance to take what isn't theirs. There are also creatures and monsters hiding in wait to curiously check you out or worse, hunt you for their next human-shaped meal.

But, that's all part of the adventure! Take someone along with you and maybe some weapons, too. Make sure one is made of silver.

03. Quest

The Druid known as Bhalris has contracted you to head into the Oren Mountains to find and pass a message along to the dwarf known as Brazmas Steelbelly. What Bhalris doesn't exactly explain is where Brazmas can be found, only giving approximate directions to a certain landmark where a series of clues will be revealed that start an interesting, though perhaps frustrating adventure.

Pay attention to the white raven and other animals along the way. They may be there to help with your journey. How do you tell them apart from the other wildlife that may or may not be dangerous? You can't.

Good luck!

04. Celebration

Impromptu parties are quite the norm in Gazin and it doesn't matter what the occasion is or who it is for. There's music, plenty of drink, dancing and good times to be had.

Let loose and have some fun!

05. Wild Card!

Want something else? Feel free to choose your own adventure or mix and match to create something completely different!

NAVIGATION

Comments

[sawnoevil]

I can't ask that you change if I refuse to give you the chance.

[ Xingchen has killed before, even those outside of the manipulation, so it isn't as if he doesn't think there's a punishment that requires death. However, if someone can be reformed and they're never given the chance, it's possible that it would be a deprivation to the world around them. Xue Yang is powerful, and he can do a lot of good with that power.

Another side is more emotional, more vulernable. It's harder to kill Xue Yang now that he knows the person has also been a dear friend to him for years. It's a friend that would be painful to lose, though he's willing to do what it took if it came to that. Xingchen doesn't want it to come to that. This Xue Yang... he wants it to be real. It helps that Zichen really may have seen the change himself.

Reaching out, a hand lands on Xue Yang's shoulder. Though it takes a moment, his aim is uncanny considering his condition. ]

But please, don't prove me wrong.

[ For both of their sakes. ]

[jiangzaid]

Because you are good and generous.

[ Affection and awe lace Xue Yang's voice. Along with honesty. That's how Xue Yang sees him, now that he's no longer quite so bitter and angry. Gazin has been a place of healing for this delinquent.

He hardly dares to breath, let alone move, when Xingchen reaches for him then rests a hand on his shoulder. His eyes grow wide and he waits. And the plea...he swallows heavily then tips his head to press his cheek to that precious hand. ]

I won't. I won't let you down ever again. But if I fail...I will disarm myself and face whatever justice you decide for me. Any punishment, I will accept it from you and A-Lan.

[ He won't fail. ]

[sawnoevil]

[ A simple nod confirms that he would be forced to act should Xue Yang fail, but there's also something else that's true. ]

Xue Yang... If you've truly changed, in honor of the friendship we built even under deception, I don't wish to have to stop you.

[ So, selfishless, the plea was for him as much for Xue Yang. ]

This world. It can be a new beginning in many ways.