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Fade Rift Mods ([personal profile] faderifting) wrote in [community profile] allthisshitisweird2017-09-30 08:13 pm
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TEST DRIVE MEME!

TEST DRIVE MEME

Maybe you’ve been around for a while, or maybe you’re new to the Inquisition. Maybe you’re new to Thedas, having recently fallen from a tear in reality and been collected by uniformed rescuers. Whoever you are, you’ve been sent to Kirkwall, to an outpost where many of the Inquisition’s members and allies work on some of the biggest mysteries and problems the organization must solve if it’d like to keep the world from ending, where “ending” means “falling under the power of an ancient powerful corrupted being who wants everyone to bow to him as a god.”

And just to be clear, it would like that. It would like that a lot.


I. THE GALLOWS: The Gallows is an island fortress in Kirkwall’s harbor. It’s been home to, in order: Tevinter slaves, a Circle of Magi, a lot of creepy red lyrium, and now the Inquisition, which has occupied the fortress with the provisional Viscount’s blessing. There are walls that still need rebuilding and corners that still need dusting, but for the most part the Inquisition has gotten down to business. There’s space in the stone-floored courtyards to train or spar; or, if your skills don’t lie in the realm of hitting things, there’s a large library and several offices supporting the Inquisition’s areas of research and diplomatic efforts. If you don’t know what to do with yourself, then by all means, ask; someone will definitely be able to put you to work.

II. KIRKWALL: A quick row across the harbor will take you to Kirkwall proper. The city is built into the cliffs, from exclusive and wealthy Hightown at the top to impoverished Darktown in the abandoned mining tunnels below. In the middle is Lowtown, home to taverns, merchants, and plenty of trouble to keep anyone looking for it happy. You’re welcome to spend your free time and your money here—but try not to annoy the locals too much, please, in case their welcome runs out. It’d be a shame to have to pack again so soon after arriving.

III. QUESTING: Barely had time to make yourself at home, did you, before you were sent away from Kirkwall again—but this time on a mission. There’s a rift outside of Markham, pouring demons into the fields, and the Inquisition has been asked to lend a hand. Maybe literally. If you have an anchor embedded in your palm, you’re needed to close the damn thing. If not, maybe you’re here to fight demons or guard against bandits on the road, or to gather samples and take notes on the rift’s location once its closed, or to speak to Markham’s nobility afterwards to make sure that they fully appreciate the Inquisition’s efforts. Regardless, it’s a long trip, so we hope you like campfire cooking and sharing a tent.

IV. SENDING CRYSTAL: Joining the Inquisition gets you access to the very latest in barely-understood magical communication devices—namely, a crystal, small enough to wear around your neck, that will allow you to communicate verbally with anyone else who has one. Or everyone else who has one. Say hello.

V. WILDCARD: The whole of Thedas is yours to explore, from coast to uncharted wilderness filled with bears. Choose your own adventure!

tar_minyatur: (still a menace)

[personal profile] tar_minyatur 2017-11-13 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
SCORED A HIT YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

"Does a star hit as hard as me?" Elros grins at him challengingly.
castintoflames: (✧ it was always there you see)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2017-11-13 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Fine, just bruise your foster-father! See if he cares!

"They must since they plummet from such a height!" Maedhros bops the side of Elros's head in retaliation.
tar_minyatur: (still a menace)

[personal profile] tar_minyatur 2017-11-13 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
He totally will!!!

... If he can get through your guard again...

Elros sticks out his tongue. "So I'm a falling star now?"
castintoflames: (✧ whether I live or die)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2017-11-14 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
That won't be so easy. Maedhros is a fast learner. Then again, Elros is rather adorable when he is triumphant.

"A falling star with purpose! You are not crashing."
tar_minyatur: (young mischief)

[personal profile] tar_minyatur 2017-11-14 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
So is Elros! He was taught by the best, after all.

"Doesn't that make me a flying star."
castintoflames: (✧ I'm not calling you a thief)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2017-11-14 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
"I think that must be so!" he brings their blades together and smiles into Elros's eyes, "You stayed still long enough for us to capture you."
tar_minyatur: (young and bold)

[personal profile] tar_minyatur 2017-11-14 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
Elros tests the blade lock as they do - he can't beat Maedhros in an outright strength competition, but there are other ways.

... Admittedly Maedhros taught him most of those.

"We were young, and possibly foolish." Elros laughs. "But I do not regret it."
castintoflames: (✧ and the air was full)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2017-11-14 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
"Nor do I." he feels guilty saying so - for Elwing's sake and for the sake of all the people he and his brother had slain. But...

It is how he feels.

"That is the plight of youth." he risks getting a cut to kiss Elros's cheek.
tar_minyatur: (dragonslayer)

[personal profile] tar_minyatur 2017-11-14 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
Elros grins and uses Maedhros' proximity to headbutt him, pushing against the lock.

"Good! I'd have to hit you harder if you said you did."