[MERRILL TEST DRIVE]

[eluvianathema]

Pick one of the prompts, list it in the subject line, and we'll go from there. ♥

Lost. It's easy to lose track of where you are in an unfamiliar city. Or an unfamiliar town. Or an unfamiliar cave. A skinny elf with facial tattoos is wandering around holding a large ball of twine that trails behind her, looking around quizzically. It looks like wherever she meant to go, it wasn't here. She sighs and mutters something in Elvish. Help her out?

Ritual. What was that? Did you hear something? There was a flash of light or something... it seems to be coming from around that corner. You peek over, and you see an elf kneeling in a large circle inscribed with intricate symbols. The circle is teeming with a mysterious magic force, which seems to be coming from the elf--specifically, the open wound on the elf's wrist, where she seems to have cut herself purposely. Whatever she's doing, it doesn't look safe.

Outsider. It's not everyday you see an elf walking around barefoot, smiling and humming cheerfully, tattoos boldly displayed--much to the concern of the many people staring at her with an air of distrust. All in all, it's pretty obvious she's not from around here. Especially when she walks up to you with a flower in her hand and holds it out.

Ambush. You're surrounded. There's darkspawn everywhere, demons in droves, and no way out. Just as they're about to lunge for you--or you for them--a fireball rains down on the horde, sizzling them all to a crisp. A few stray monsters try to run, but they're pummeled by smaller fireballs until the whole area is just littered with burnt corpses. You look over and see the source of aid--a lone tattooed elf, staff in hand, looking equal parts satisfied and surprised at the damage.

Thedas. This option is here for castmates who want to script their own scenario or discuss one with me. My plurk is HaeralisTheBrave. Choose at your leisure!

Comments

Thedas

[likebigboats]

[Where else will you find the pirate, except the Hanged Man? Raising a mug to Merrill on noticing her, with a bit of a grin.]

Still no griffons, I'm afraid.

Re: Thedas

[eluvianathema]

[eagerly approaches her, not minding the typical tavern stench. well, not minding it too much]

Have you been looking? I'm always trying to spot one in the clouds, but I think I must be missing them.

Re: Thedas

[likebigboats]

[but that's the stink of life! Just going to lean on the bar and shake her head, because oh Merrill.]

The most exotic animal you'll see around here is a rat. Though I wouldn't put it past one of these idiots to tie wings on one.

Re: Thedas

[eluvianathema]

Maybe they don't like cities. I wouldn't blame them. This isn't the most hospitable place for tiny kittens, let alone big winged fluffy things.

[sighs. oh feathers, i ride you in my dreams]

Re: Thedas

[likebigboats]

[Okay but now she needs to look and check that Merrill isn't carrying/adopting kittens.]

Being big with a nasty sharp beak would probably go a long way for them. The way no one with a brain in their head will tussle with a dragonling.

Re: Thedas

[eluvianathema]

[there don't appear to be any cats on merrill at the moment, though you never know...]

You say that, but they're not so difficult by themselves, don't you think? It's the mothers you have to watch out for.

Lost

[abirdofplay]

[Pulling off brass knuckles and tucking them into his vest pocket once he decides she's not an immediate threat. There's no point in scaring someone you're trying to help. He approaches her slowly, hands up and unarmed.]

Got turned around, huh?

Re: Lost

[eluvianathema]

[she doesn't look terribly threatening, but she is also carrying a staff. maybe it's a walking stick?]

Oh! Hello, yes, I'm afraid so. I was told to take a left at the pastry shop, but I haven't seen any yet to take lefts at. This doesn't seem very much like a part of town that would have many pastry shops, come to think of it. Pity, really, it might brighten things up a little around here otherwise I'm rambling sorry.

Re: Lost

[abirdofplay]

Haha, don't worry about it! What're you tryin' to find? I might be able to help you out.

Re: Lost

[eluvianathema]

Ma serannas. I'm looking for the alienage. You know, the area where all the elves are clustered together on top of one another like layers on a really sweaty cake?

Re: Lost

[abirdofplay]

...super effective mental image there. Doesn't exactly sound appealin' when you put it that way though. Why're you headed there?

[Sticking his hands in his back pocket and heading off in what he thinks is the right direction]

ritual

[adversavvy]

. . . what's this?

[ really, with very little care of whether or not it might interrupt, they're striding forward to take a better look at all those intricate symbols. wowza! ]

Re: ritual

[eluvianathema]

[she's immediately on her feet, hastily trying to scrape away the symbols on the ground and hiding her bleeding wrist behind her back. unhelpfully, the blood still drips down her hand and onto the ground]

Nothing! Nothing at all! Just some... gardening?

Re: ritual

[adversavvy]

[ they can't help but laugh then. gardening, really. ]

Crop circles?

Re: ritual

[eluvianathema]

Oh yes, we Dalish are very dedicated to our, um, agriculture. What with... being nomads and all...

[very convincing, merrill]

Sorry, can I help you with something?

Re: ritual

[adversavvy]

I'd like to ask you some. . . gardening questions then, if you're okay with that.

outsider

[hushabyte]

[ taking a little stroll and humming his own song today, he stops short with a twirl of his umbrella and only seems surprised at the flower. though it's kind of hard to tell. ]

Oh! Good morning! For me...?

Re: outsider

[eluvianathema]

I promise there aren't any bugs on it. I checked! And yes, it's for you.

[it's a daisy]

Re: outsider

[hushabyte]

I can promise that I never even considered bugs! It's so lovely. Did I do something special?

[ curious! ]

Re: outsider

[eluvianathema]

You're the only person here who isn't giving me a look like I stepped in something filthy. Though, that may be because I can't see what look you are giving me--is it a nice one? Anyway, I thought that deserved a flower. So, flower!

Re: outsider

[hushabyte]

[ pausing ]

I believe it should be a happy one? Right now, your kindness is making me very glad, after all. I will do my best to take good care of it for you!

Lost

[sleeping_spark]

[approaching, arms full of grocery bags]

Excuse me, miss? Do you need help?

Re: Lost

[eluvianathema]

Do you happen to know which way to the alienage? I seem to have gotten turned around a few times and now it looks like I'm in another city entirely.

Re: Lost

[sleeping_spark]

Um... alienage...? Sorry, I don't really know what that means...

Re: Lost

[eluvianathema]

It's the place where all the elves live. There's a big tree in the middle, and a lot of rundown buildings all clustered together around it, usually twelve people to a room, that sort of place. Ringing any bells? No?