Test Drive #001

[caelumstaff]

TEST DRIVE MEME number 001 MAGNETS. Today as the many residents of Hotel Caelum wake, they will hear an announcement come over the PA system from the familiar voice of Mr Bennet. "Quite unfortunate, quite unfortunate," says the voice before clearing his throat. "We're having a bit of an issue today with the hotel. Something about the ions, I think. I'm not quite up on the science of it all but please pardon the interruption to your day. Feel free to come by the front desk for a coupon for any meal of your choice from our cafeteria as an apology." That's all the announcement says and soon enough, the residents will find out what exactly Mr Bennet means. Each resident's hands have now become magnetized, with each hand coinciding with the north or south pole of a magnet. They will find themselves drawn to other residents with their hands becoming attached to each other if they end up in each other's proximity. Whoops. The magnetization can be strong enough to draw in people from across the room to as weak as only drawing people in who are only a few inches away (up to player preference). Be careful of crowds though because with enough people around each other, there might be a pile up of people sticking together. You have two hands, after all. This will last for about a day until gradually fading out around the next morning. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. One morning, before the ninjas, after the magnets, residents will find themselves heading down for their usual breakfast when the sound of a soft bell rings through the restaurant. Then, with quite a bit of force, residents will find themselves shoved down into a seat across from another resident. On the plate in front of them is a note: SHARE THREE THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF That's all it says but residents will find they are unable to leave their chair until they do as the note says. Once they do, they're able to get up and go about their day — unless, of course, they're shoved into another chair. This will continue until a bell rings again at eleven am, signaling the end of the continental breakfast. NINJAS. A few days after the magnet incident, another announcement will come over the PA system. "Sorry, sorry," says the familiar voice once again. "Our security system is broken today. We'll be fixing it post haste. Do be careful, and let a staff member know if any medical attention is required." ... Medical attention? Soon afterwards, no matter where your character finds themselves in the hotel, they'll hear the crash of a window being broken and in swings a ninja, barreling forward quickly and ready to attack. Hopefully you're in fighting spirit, huh? The ninjas seem to only have the goal of attacking the strongest looking person in the area. After being defeated, their bodies will disappear into a cloud of black smoke. For those who aren't in fighting form, they will be able to find safe haven in one of the hotel restaurants where the windows have been boarded up and the staff is serving tea. It seems to be an anti-ninja zone, somehow. This too will last about a day before the ninja presence is slowly eradicated from the hotel. NETWORK. The hotel has a communal server! Think something like a discord server. Characters will have phones and/or laptops that can access it upon arrival. Mr Bennet has even posted an ice breaker question. CHANNEL: #general DISPLAY NAME: Mr Bennet 😄 If you could pick someone in the hotel to kill, who would it be and why? Mr Bennet, what the fuck. WILDCARD. Feel free to make up your own prompt and play with the setting as well. This is a test drive meme, so any part of the hotel is up for grabs. Please review our locations page to get a feel for what your characters might be able to find at Hotel Caelum! Thank you! NOTE: If you play on this TDM and don't have an invite to the game, just message the mod account and I'll give you one! For the initial open of the game, things will be pretty open in terms of invites. Reserves are open! Applications open 10/8 and game opens 10/15! NAV | PREMISE | RULES | FAQ | TAKEN hotelcaelum | caelumserver | caelumooc

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[icyspicy]

[ Those names sure don't mean anything to him, but that's to be expected here, isn't it? ]

Waterdeep is a port city, and I've been on my fair share of ships over the years, but no, I wouldn't consider myself a "man of the seas".

[venomnom]

[It's all very fascinating, and a whole new world in multiple definitions of the word for her.]

What would you?

[icyspicy]

Consider myself, you mean? A man of the streets, perhaps. I'm much more comfortable in a city than anywhere else.

Why do you ask?

[venomnom]

Call it curiosity. After all, we're to reside in the same building.

[For who knows how long (or short).]

Well, that makes three things from each of us.

[icyspicy]

Does it? It seems a shame to stop there.

[venomnom]

Is that an invitation?

[icyspicy]

It most certainly is. If you're willing to indulge me.

[venomnom]

There's nothing on the directive that prohibits us from sharing more.

[Case in point, she makes herself comfortable by leaning forward to rest her arms on the table between them.]

Shall we continue?

[icyspicy]

I think we shall.

[ By contrast, Winter leans back in his chair, his posture open and relaxed. ]

What is Germa like?

[venomnom]

A country without soil. We roam the seas as a mercenary kingdom, offering our services to the highest bidder.

[icyspicy]

A kingdom of mercenaries on the high seas? That sounds like quite the adventure.

[venomnom]

It comes with the job.

[If not for that, it would probably feel more like a proper adventure.]

Are you the adventurous sort, Mr. Winter?

[icyspicy]

I wouldn't be here if I weren't, don't you think? What's more adventurous than taking to the stars?

[venomnom]

[She directs her gaze to the nearest window.]

It's not something you see every day. Does that mean you'll be spending your time outdoors?

[icyspicy]

[ He follows her gaze, something wistful flitting across his expression for a brief second. ]

Probably quite a bit of it. Though, there's plenty to explore inside as well.

[venomnom]

There are more levels than I was expecting. The concierge must be willing to do whatever it takes to maintain the interest of his patrons.

[And for what?]

[icyspicy]

As would any good hotel.

[ He considers her a moment, eyebrow arching. ]

Unless you think there might be an ulterior motive at play?

[venomnom]

The reward is great.

[Too great. She meets his gaze with a nonchalant smile.]

Aren't you curious at all?

[icyspicy]

A little, but certainly not enough to go poking around and ruining my stay.

[ Which may or may not be true. Winter is a hard man to read, and currently he's giving little more than "impassive". ]

That can't be why you're here, can it? To unravel the great mysteries of this place?

[venomnom]

[She can appreciate the subtlety. There are all sorts of personalities here despite her few interactions.]

Of course not. I'm not an explorer. [Or adventurer, really.] I'm just a little curious about the reward.

[icyspicy]

The wish, you mean? It’s not unheard of for very, very powerful magic users to have access to that sort of power where I’m from. Perhaps our host is simply an eccentric wizard.

[ This place certainly has an “eccentric wizard” sort of vibe to it. ]

[venomnom]

[She'll take his word for it, considering the possibility. Such power, spent on whimsy . . . ]

What would an eccentric wizard want with us?

[icyspicy]

I don’t know, but I suppose that would be where the “eccentric” part comes in. Though, I’m just tossing around ideas. Who’s to say for certain what the true nature of this place and its keepers are?

[venomnom]

Yes, who can. Some of us might not be here long enough to say.

[She glances around them. As far as she understands, it's their choice to remain here. Depending on what unfolds, she could even end up leaving prematurely.]

[icyspicy]

[ He arches a brow. ]

Including yourself?