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Test Drive Meme - New Blood

DEC TEST DRIVE MEME

Welcome to the Undying Court Test Drive Meme! This post will allow players to test drive their AU characters in the setting, as well as meet fresh faces or even connect with those they have preexisting CR with. As with anything involved in the setting, this post will likely contain: violence, enthrallment, torture, and sexual content.

Regarding continuity, all TDM threads can be taken as in-game canon if desired. Please keep in mind that the game proper will begin in mid December, in the Winter Season, so Students/Novices should create their prompts under the assumption that the TDM takes place during the season prior to the one they will be apping as. This means that students planning to app as first season novices will be visiting Castle Courtsheart prior to their Beginning. In other words, if you plan to app a student as a second season, the TDM will take place during their first, and so on.

Feel free to brush up on the Premise, Vampire Powers, and head over to the FAQ/Game Info page if you have any questions!

Make sure you are aware of the Rules when posting your top-level. (Content warnings are always welcome!)
Please format your Top-level in this format: Character Name (AU Name if different) | Canon | Teacher/Student | Court
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If you have any questions specific to the TDM, ask them in the Questions thread below!

Top-Level Directory:

Chat with NPC: Revar
Ace Attorney - Apollo Justice (Student)
Alice in the Country of Hearts - Alice Liddell (Student)
Attack On Titan - Erwin Smith (Teacher)
Baldur's Gate 3 - Astarion (Teacher)
Baldur's Gate 3 - Halsin (Teacher)
Baldur's Gate 3 - Raphael (Teacher)
Batman - Bruce Wayne (Teacher)
Bridgerton (Netflix) - Anthony Bridgerton (Student)
Castlevania - Soma Cruz (Student)
Castlevania: Nocturne - Maria Renard (Student)
Cosmo Warrior Zero - Harlock (Student)
Critical Role - Percy DeRolo (Teacher)
Daria - Daria Morgendorffer (Teacher)
Devil Summoner - Raidou Kuzunoha XIV (Student)
Dragon Age - Fenris (Teacher)
D&D: Honor Amongst Thieves - Edgin Darvis (Teacher)
D&D: Honor Amongst Thieves - Xenk Yendar (Teacher)
Ensemble STars!! - Mayoi Ayase (Student)
Fate/Zero - Kariya Matou (Kariya Makiri) (Student)
FE: Three Houses - Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd (Student)
FE: Three Houses - Hilda Goneril (Student)
FE: Three Houses - Lorenz Hellman Gloucester (Student)
FE: Three Houses - Marianne von Edmund (Student)
FE: Three Houses - Sylvain Gautier (Student)
Final Fantasy XIV - Estinien Varlineau (Teacher)
Frozen - Prince Hans (Student)
Genshin Impact - Diluc Ragnvindr (Teacher)
Genshin Impact - Tighnari (Teacher)
Hanna Is Not A Boy's Name - Conrad Achenleck (Teacher)
Hannibal (NBC) - Will Graham (Teacher)
Jujutsu Kaisen - Gojo Satoru (Teacher)
Jujutsu Kaisen - Toji Zen'in (Teacher)
Lucifer (Netflix) - Lucifer Morningstar (Teacher)
MCU - Loki Laufeyson (Teacher)
Original - Aurinn Laurentius (Student)
Original - Bellatrix Bakhar (Student)
Original - Christine Delacroix (Teacher)
Original - Hanako 'Rosalina' Nurumi (Teacher)
Original - Jisu (Eden Woods) (Student)
Original - Karma D'Auvergn (Teacher)
Our Flag Means Death - Edward Teach (Teacher)
Our Flag Means Death - Izzy Hands (Student)
Persona 3 Portable - Kotone Shiomi (Student)
Persona 5 R - Goro Akechi (Student)
Persona 5 - Haru Okumura (Student)
Persona 5 - Ren Amamiya (Student)
Pride and Prejudice - Elizabeth Bennet (Student)
Return to Labrynth - Sarah Williams (Teacher)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Snow White (Student)
Stargate: Atlantis - John Sheppard (Teacher)
Star Trek: AOS - James T. Kirk (Student)
Star Wars - Darth Vader (Teacher)
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order - Trilla Suduri (Student)
The Adventure Zone: Balance - Kravitz (Teacher)
The Adventure Zone: Balance - Lydia (Teacher)
The Adventure Zone: Graduation - Fitzroy Maplecourt (Student)

NEW ARRIVALS

New arrivals will be starting their first season in the winter, but they're welcomed to the castle early, under the watchful eyes of the Silver Court. Upon arrival, they will be shown to a room by a human whose eyes glow softly from within, with vacant smiles. Thralls. There, the human thralls will draw them a bath and bring them new clothes to wear to their first meeting. These are rich, expensive things made of high quality fabric. Whether it's a silk dress and a heavy velvet cowl, or a fine pants and a vest made from a brocade, the servants will provide. The new initiate's old clothes will be burned after, in a symbol of the life they are leaving behind. If they are hungry, they will be provided food. If they need anything at all, they need only ask their new servants.

Later that night they are taken to a grand hall, with high arched ceilings and candles burning in chandeliers. There are figures painted overhead, beautiful and entwined. Some have their eyes are colored to match the courts, others are gracefully placed in their death, with blood dripping from necks and wrists.

Balconies line the hall behind a forest of pillars, and vampires all watch as the group walk through (some more hungrily than others).

"Welcome to your first undying season, initiates," a pale, silver-haired vampire calls. They have silver eyes are clad in silver robes, but command the attention of everyone in attendance. They have a beauty that seems neither male nor female. They are standing at the center of a wide semi-circle of other vampires, "As the Silver Court's acting voice at this end of the Autumn season, allow me to introduce you to the Houses that will be your new homes."

The vampire, Revar, gives the newcomers an overview of all of the courts—Blue, Red, Gold, Silver, and Black—and then invites those already claimed by their Courts to join the vampires who will be their Makers.

Revar offers the Foundlings who are left a gentle, knowing smile, and then allows them to be chosen. They are like the last sheep left at the auction, and the vampires who take them may not be the enthused about it. Nevertheless, Revar waits patiently until all have found a maker.

Now that they are paired up it is expected—indeed, required—that the initiate drink from their maker. That is their Beginning. Only once they have truly begun can they can be considered novices.

AUTUMN NOX

Silver Court is in season and for the Autumn Nox it holds a large symposium, inviting all the best vampire minds from around lands nearby and far. The whole castle is abuzz with new activity. The stables are packed full of horses, carriages litter the grounds, but somehow the castle has enough rooms to house all the new arrivals.

Novices will find that some of these vampires have not seen a human-novice in a very, very long time. These vampires might see the human-novices more like specimens, curious about their every move. They won't bite, but novices may find themselves observed as they wander the castle and its grounds.

The symposium itself is open to anyone at the castle. Scholars can present on any topic at all. Novices will find that these range from the incredibly mundane (you've always wanted to attend a history of bottom-feeding river fish, haven't you?) to the truly fascinating (new insights into how vampire hearts work) to the downright strange (the symposium has a range of lectures very close to dawn about the sharing of vampire...fluids). Seasoned novices with their own Autumn classes to attend are expected to keep up with their studies, but some teachers may let them out of a session to attend the lectures and workshops of the symposium.

The Silver Court vampires are incredibly busy between running the symposium and trying to help the new novices get settled in. They may need some volunteers to lend a hand with setting up rooms or helping scholars find their way around. In fact, volunteers might find themselves leading scholars down to the second kitchen for a bite to eat, a strong reminder that even these demure learners are still monsters who must drink blood.

PUMPKINS-GONE-WILD

The symposium isn't all that the autumn season brings. The Silver Court’s talents are on display in other ways—sometimes not in ways another had particularly hoped. An overly zealous youngblood in the Silver Court tried to grow a few extra pumpkins for the occasion and ended up with a few too many! The pumpkin vines break out of the green house and start sprouting pumpkins everywhere. These are no ordinary pumpkins, they will sprout and grow and become fully formed in the course of a night. Better keep an eye out for those vines or else your room might become full of pumpkins! Luckily, the pumpkins aren’t rotting any time soon (they’ll last until winter, or so the Silver Court vampires are saying), but it can be pretty inconvenient for them to grow everywhere. Start cutting those vines to pieces, and hope they don’t try to entangle you in the process.

LIBRARY CLEAN-UP

Meanwhile, with all the scholars in town are making a mess of the library, much to the Silver Court vampire’s dismay. Books are being checked out and not checked back in, passed around from scholar to scholar. You might find those lost books just about anywhere. Who was reading in a tree? Anyone who collects the books and returns them to the library is sure to get a little bit of favor with the librarians, and it’s never a bad thing to have a bit of an in with a Court. If you’re worried about failing Silver Court, it’s time to get searching! Although how you’re going to convince a 300 year old vampire that time is not fake and that deadlines are real (and in fact were two days ago) is anyone’s guess.

UNETHICAL EXPRIMENTS

[CW: Torture, experiments]

Those who venture towards the basement might hear something a little different than normal. The thralls who spend their time down there are normally quiet, commanded to keep silent and pleasant for the vampires they serve. But with the arrival of the new scholars comes disquieting, inhuman screams from the darker reaches of the basement. Novices trying to catch a glimpse will be chased away, but teachers might be invited to watch as these vampires experiment on one another, all in the name of science. What’s a little torture, when you’re undying?

Thanks for joining us for our first TDM! For any questions regarding the TDM prompts, please comment in the thread below. For general game questions, please check the FAQ/Game Info. Remember that the game proper will begin mid December, in the Winter Season, so Students/Novices should create their prompts under the assumption that the TDM takes place during the season prior to the one they will be apping as.

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[Speaking of fresh meat, Snow White gives a soft 'ooh!' as she takes in the grand hall. The manor, of course, was quite grandiose, but nothing quite like this. That, and Snow had never seen so many people in her entire life... admittedly, not hard to do considering the life Grimhilde had given her. Still, caught up in everything, she just barely stopped herself from running into Akechi, just stopping short of touching him. The little foundling offered him a warm smile in response to his own.]

Oh, I'm so sorry! I should have been paying better attention!

I suppose.

[He smiles. Hard to say if that's a yes or no.]

Goro. You're Blue, right? [He leans in a little bit, making a show of squinting to see the flecks in his eyes. Really, he just wants to see how Ren reacts to someone in his personal space.]

That just means they'll have to build families of their own now, right?

Haru nods. "The first-season classes mostly cover the basics of the basics anyway, but I do recommend the history class, especially if you're new to it. I grew up hearing a lot of what it covers, so if you need help I'd be happy to do it."

new arrivals;

[ what a lovely scene. while many vampires were dressed in finery, tighnari looks rather plain in comparison, though he's certainly clean and neat, tidy.. except for the bit of soil beneath his claws. nevermind that. he's standing aside with the block of silver court vampires as the niceties are observed and the announcements are made, and when the new arrivals begin to approach, tighnari has a warm smile for them.

you might think his ears and tail strange, or the pads on his palms and fingertips, but he certainly seems friendly enough. he remembers well how he felt when he first arrived as well - it was like stepping into an entirely new world, and it could certainly be overwhelming, even for those who were prepared for it. he approaches anyone who looks lost, his tail flicking back and forth behind him. ]

Overwhelmed? Don't worry, it gets easier.

[ or perhaps he is your maker to be..? ]

autumn nox;

[ tighnari is, of course, incredibly busy with the symposium. while he doesn't love giving talks, he knows how important it is to share knowledge, and as a silver court teacher it is all but expected of him to make an appearance, and help out, even if he'd much rather be out in the greenhouses, or up to his elbows in loam in the forest.

ah, well. he's committed to his job.

anyone who might be attending his talks, tighnari speaks on plants and fungi. his first presentation is a simple overview of the new species in development at the castle, while the second surrounds the protection and preservation of an over-harvested species of mushroom. lastly, he hosts a seminar on proper foraging technique while gathering in the wild. yes, he's a giant nerd, leave him alone??

nevertheless, he can easily be found after any one of his talks, mingling with those who have questions or concerns for him, or anyone who wants to chat about any previous presentations. but he certainly looks.. exhausted. ]

pumpkins;

[ did i mention that he looks exhausted?? he's about ready to kill the fool who allowed this to happen. not only does he now need to deal with the pumpkins bursting up all over creation, he also needs to deal with the messes left behind in the greenhouses by its violent eruptions. between the symposium and this disaster, he's hardly had any time to rest.

and so he can be found in the greenhouses, hacking through vines and haulting pumpkins around, as well as righting and repairing any plants or specimens that may have been overturned or crushed when the pumpkins burst free. he has a generally harassed look about him, his tail puffed up to twice its size, lashing behind him, his tall, large ears pinned back against his hair. ]

Founders preserve me, when I get my hands on that fool - [ he turns at your approach, and snaps: ] What do you want?

[ but a single second later, he sighs heavily, smoothing his hackles. ]

.. apologies, I hadn't meant to snap. Please, tell me what you need. Are you here to help?

classes; (closed to students)

[ classes are, in fact, always in session here in the castle, and just because he is busy with the symposium and scholars, as well as the pumpkin nonsense, doesn't mean he neglects his students. they are ever and always his focus, and he has no less energy for his classes.

well. really, to anyone who is looking, he does look quite tired, but if asked, he'll smile and brush it off.

today's class is outdoors, on the grounds. tighnari is teaching wild foraging and identification. everyone has a notebook as well as a small field guide that he has written himself, on the native flora and fungi of their particular region, as well as any invasive species. right now, he's kneeling beside a cluster of mushrooms that grows out of the base of a large oak on the grounds. ]

Now, can anyone tell me what these are? Extra points if you can list three uses for them.

wildcard;

[ feel free to tweak any of the above prompts to fit you, or come at me with something new! if you'd like them to have prior connections, or you'd like to start a claim/have tighnari as your maker, feel free to hit me up on the au workshop post!! ♥ ]

Oh. My apologies then, I'm sure you're finding it a very helpful read.

[She is not even hiding the irritation in her tone, but her sass is ruined by the slightly flustered blush that rises to her cheeks. She does not do well with romance and can't even imagine seducing anyone.]

I don't suppose you could return it to the library after you're done with it?

[interesting. He definitely knows more than he's saying. Or seems to anyway]

Well then, lead the way.

Plants are interesting. Especially the poisonous ones. [And she'll stand by that until she... maybe past when she dies, considering.]

And what if I'd rather have lunch with a friend?

[She'll keep her air of mystery, then. Not that it ever mattered in the first place, given this conversation probably should have never happened to begin with. She keeps a close eye on him as he moves, humming briefly to herself once he sits.]

I don't know, I've seen enough before I got here to think that it's not really worth it. If you want that misery, be my guest, I'm content not thinking about it. [A rare bit of sincerity and her not jumping down his throat, though her attention shifts somewhat to his drink before she shakes her head.]

It's only boring if you make it boring, you're in charge of your own fate and destiny when it comes to your amusement. Or that's how I see it, anyway. [It would certainly explain why she's an agent of chaos at the drop of a hat.] Same reason Red and Blue try to do the whole... party thing, you never know what's going to end up happening at a party.

[He noticed her before she noticed him. But he's a curious sort, especially when it comes to these foundlings. So he had simply stopped and waited to see when he'd noticed.]

It's no worry. [He smiles. He reassures himself that one day, people will be terrified at the thought of crossing his path. He just needs patience.] Your senses aren't as sharp as they will be soon. But, ah, good to practice paying attention! Some people aren't as friendly as I am.

It's tempting to be sure.

[ Better in the fire than in some novice's hands, but unfortunately that goes against the Silver Court's values. ]

But we in the Silver Court collect all works for our repositories, regardless of taste.

[Giving that impression gives him a shred of power, or so he feels.

He considers. Going first means he can't slip into the background if they round a corner and run into someone. But denying his offer would look cowardly. So he smiles and tilts his head, picking his way forward carefully.]

What brings you down here?

They do have quite a few uses. [Poison, and all that.

He smiles. It doesn't reach his eyes.]

Oh? And who do you mean?

Oh, yes! [She laughed.] I suppose that's very true about my senses. It's already so very different since the change. But I will try to do better. And thank you for being so patient with me! I'm so glad to have run, or nearly run, into someone so kind!

[Cue the loud dramatic sigh and her flopping onto her back, somehow managing to balance on that branch.]

And Red Court finds that it's a load of absolute horseshit that shouldn't be allowed in the hands of novices when they could learn proper ways of doing the whole romantic gestures thing.

[going first also sets him in the way of any traps, which Izzy doesn't know if there will be or not, but he's not taking chances]

Oh, same thing as you, really.

[he follows the lad down into the dark]

Looking for something.

[She is pretty soft, even though she'd be insulted if someone said it.]

Well they should have a little more care. And if they're the ones that ruin perfectly good books they should try to take responsibility for their actions instead of bothering the thralls for every little thing.

[She pauses, realizing that maybe this poor guy doesn't want to listen to her complain.]

Ah, sorry. I'm not trying to lecture you or anything.

[He's the first helpful person she's met so far.]

Um, my name is Alice. What's yours?

For all she's very Gold Court, Haru's been interested in plants all her life - and now she gets to indulge that interest. So of course she's at this lecture, listening carefully and taking detailed notes.

It's fascinating. She's a novice and a firstie at that, and thus probably one of the youngest people in attendance, but she was very much looking forward to this one from the moment she heard about it.

You, silly. [And if something about that notion feels off, in the back of her mind...

She ignores it.]

[Fenris wasn't someone who went easy on his students, in fact he was definitely one of the harsher teachers, so when Akechi thinks he can waltz in here and just watch Fenris do his routine to get a leg up?

Not happening.

In fact, while he had some pre-class stretches under his belt, he wasn't about to let Akechi get any in. No, one won't get to stretch before battle. So, he walks over to the weapon rack and kicks a sword into his hand before throwing it at Akechi's feet. It was a plain short sword.]

If you're here to learn something, then pick it up and learn.

[Ren merely raises an eyebrow at that, and doesn't even flinch. If it seemed like he was being attacked, then he would have stepped aside.]

That's right. I'm guessing the black in yours means you're from black court, I assume?

[He vaguelly recalled the colors named during that whole speech.]

[Poor thing. He wonders if she'll last a season. At the same time, he resents these foundlings -- getting through luck what he had to work so hard for.]

Now, now -- what Court are you, again? Some are more forgiving than others.

[Fair enough. He's keeping his eye out, prepared to book it if needed. But it seems two can play at this game.]

Hah. Anyway, I never expected this of them. One minute it's river fish, the next minute...

[It's whatever's going on in here.]

Chosen family, found family. Either way, better than shitty parents.

"I'll consider it. I haven't really decided on classes just yet." Though he assumes he'll have to do blue classes since his maker is blue court.

At least he's confidant that they can't kill him until he's fully turned anyway.

[He doesn't mind Haru. Having Gold Court friends seems useful. Even if he's always hesitant to genuinely admit to being friends.]

Are you sure about that? You know what they say. Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer.

[...But he's mainly just joking around, now.]

River fish?

How do you mean?

[he's not sure if it's a metaphor or bullshit]

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