TDM The First

[lethevale_mods]

You probably know how this works, but just in case, here's the idea:

1. You put the name of the character you're testing out in the subject line
2. You write a starter (or several!) in the comment, with the Lethevale AU of your character.
3. People respond with their characters. Threads occur. Friendships are made. The world is put to rights.
4. None of the threads in the Test Drive are game-canon.

Here are some prompts to start you off!

1. Seeking Shelter

You were riding along the mountain road when your horse, terrified by some dark shadow you couldn't see clearly, screamed and bolted, throwing you. Now you're caught in the middle of nowhere, in Lethe Wood, and the rain is getting heavier by the minute.

But what's that? A light? A house? Perhaps if you knock, they'll give you a bed for the night. It'll all look better in the morning...

 

 

2. The Beast! The Terrible Beast!

You took all the precautions. You carried a lantern, kept to the safer streets. Or maybe you didn't. Either way, you were attacked by something as big as a horse, with gleaming white teeth and a hideous howl.

When you run into another person, will you warn them? Will you ask them for a hiding place, or stand and fight? If all else fails, maybe you can use them as live bait...

 

3. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

Lethevale isn't all monsters and storms. Mostly, but not all. Tonight, there's a party in the Black Swan - dancing, music, and of course, an open bar. Take the chance to get to know your neighbours, why don't you?

4. Pay No Attention To The Passage Behind The Curtain

The two of you were just wandering around Lethe Hall, when you leant on a candlestick, and... what's this? The bookshelf's opened? There's a hole in the wall now, and a spiral staircase leading down into the dark. You know, it's probably best to just leave well enough alone - but you have to admit, it's curious...

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Comments

[major_rawne]

"Not too far, I believe," he says, "I was trying to reach the town before the storm hit."

As the scent of the stew begins to waft around the room, his stomach growls again.

[insufficientjewel]

"Then you are only half a mile short." Francis nods, seemingly satisfied by this answer. In truth, he's relieved; he had worried that the man might be going further than this, that he might be stranded now. But if he means to go to town in any case... "If your horse survives the night, perhaps it may be caught there. If not, there is a stable at the King's Head - their horses may not be the finest, but they will carry you if you need it, I think."

Smiling, he spoons out a generous bowl of stew and holds it out to Gaunt. It isn't entirely as hot as it could be, but he imagines any hot food will come as a relief to someone in such a state.

[major_rawne]

"That is good to know," he says, taking the bowl. He starts eating quickly, like a man used to consuming as much as possible before he might be called away from his dinner. It isn't the best he's eaten, but it's far from the worst, as well.