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

[splitinvain]

"You might be right, but I am disincline to start arguments over wine."

He laughs at her saying that the party was boring, glancing at the people who were circling around each other, testing out boundaries and alliances. Being friendly and gaining companions in this place might be useful, but Vere found little pleasure in doing so. It always felt like he was pretending and others knew it, and it wasn't worth anything in the end.

"I doubt they will let us doing anything to liven it up unfortunately, so let us just stay here until the end."

Reaching over to his cane, he used it to push himself upright just enough for a polite little bow towards her. "Well meet, Miss Ib. I'm Vere Redgrave, an amateur scholar and writer of sensational fictions."

[her_rose_is_red]

Ib nods, wondering what 'disinclined' means. But either way, she doesn't care much about the wine. His next statement has more potential to be interesting anyway.

"How would you liven up the party? If they let you, I mean."

The bow takes her by surprise, and Ib hops back to her feet hurriedly so that she can curtsy. She'd gotten used to dealing mostly with the circus, and has forgotten some of the upper class manners her mother instilled in her.

"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Redgrave."