Test Drive #2

[pathemamods]

ARRIVAL: Your character wakes up in a temple completely naked except for the collar around their neck. Near the spot they wake up is a pile of clothing that is NOT what your character was wearing before they woke up. When they unfold the clothing they will find it's a toga and that there's a pair of sandals under it. Too bad, that's all there is. The sound of bells soon fills the temple, drowning out the noise of chatter and panic, drawing your attention to the statue in the center of the temple before a loud, booming voice fills your head:

Welcome, Honored Guests. I trust you’ve found everything easily enough. You may consider your Toga a token of my generosity and I trust the footwear will be more than sufficient; Now I’m certain that you all have many questions, so perhaps you’ll permit me to explain. I, Eros, Son of Ares and Aphrodite, God of Love and Sexual Desire, have brought you to Pathema for a very simple purpose. I offer you sanctuary from the trials and tribulations of your all too dreary existences and in return, I ask only one thing of you. Your devotion. I have seen how reluctant you creatures can be when it comes to matters of the flesh, and so I have ensured that all of you shall have the proper encouragement. Surely you must be aware by now that each of you have been fitted with a collar. I wouldn’t try and remove them if I were you. Your petty magics, or force, will do little more than cause them to tighten I’m afraid. Over a period of fourteen days, your collars will tighten. I’m told it’s a terribly uncomfortable experience and I wouldn’t suggest you push your limits but you mortals are rather a stubborn lot. Still, never let it be said that I didn’t try to warn you. Now if at the end of those fourteen days, you have still refused to show your devotion to your God? You will simply cease to exist. Oh, come now. I am not a cruel and capricious God. You’ll be permitted to return to your previous state of existence, for the mere price of something that you hold dear. A memory of those trivial times from before you were brought to your new home Ah, yes. I do believe I have your attention now, don’t I? But of course, how can you, mere peasants, show your God how much you adore him? I should think the answer is very simple, don’t you? I am the God of Sexual Desire after all.

SPRING FESTIVAL: Flowers are in bloom, birds are singing their love songs, and the residents of Pathéma are celebrating the arrival of Spring! Stalls of flowers can be found in the market place, fresh pressed juices and berries are sold and everyone feels more friendly than usual.

At night, bondfires are lit on the beach, and tables of food from your world are displayed alongside food from foreign places. Music is played all night long, and dancers pull strangers to join them, while the fire breathers put on a show for all to see. At midnight, fireworks light up the night skies before the party rages on until the sun comes up.

Blankets are available all over the beach, some giving more privacy than others...

NETWORK: Everyone is provided with a communication device that gives them access to an island-wide network. These can be used for so many things! Send pictures of the drunk guy at the bar, your boobs or whatever you want!!

WILDCARD: There are forests, mountains, marketplaces, all sorts of places to go and explore on the island. Ideas for settings can be found on the locations pages!



**TDM threads can be used as your sample in your application! It can also be considered in game canon if it is agreed on by all characters involved in said threads.

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CODED BY TESSISAMESS

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[learntthehardway]

Now it was her turn to look confused. "I do not know who this Xena is. My name is Diana." Hadn't she just said that? She was pretty sure she had but maybe he was confusing her with someone else. Though, she found that funny since she was sure he had never met anyone like her before.

"Then there we shall go," she answered and she was so ready to go and find this place he spoke of. But she paused, her eyebrows lifting. "He brought my clothing here?" Now that was odd. The last thing she expected while being taken prisoner was to be given her own clothing. "Perhaps that is where I will find my armor. How do I know where to find this assigned place you speak of?"

[darknstormy]

"Warrior princess?" He should have taken it as a cue the way she spoke that Diana probably didn't recognize American pop culture. Seth shook his head. "Never mind."

He headed in the direction of the main temple when she questioned him about her clothes. "You were given a phone--device," he corrected and pulled his from the inside of his suit jacket, holding it for her to see. "It shows where everyone lives..." Seth started to look through his and muttered. "Diana... Diana..."

Lucky for him, there wasn't another Diana to be found and he didn't have to remember all the other stuff she said. "There." Seth showed her the map on his device. "Like I said, it should have your clothes. I don't know about armor. I had my shades and belt for my pants, that's the only extra." He met her gaze.

"Armor isn't going to stop him from tightening that thing around your neck and stopping you in your tracks, FYI."

[learntthehardway]

She just stared at him because the only warrior princess she had ever known of was herself and her name most certainly wasn't Xena. But she let his comment slide because she had more important things to be thinking about. Like how she was going to put a stop to Eros.

"I know what a phone is," she informed him. Sighing, she glanced back at the temple and knew that she would have to go back to get the phone device. She turned her attention back to the man and looked at the map he'd pulled up. "There seem to be a lot of houses there. Just how many people has Eros managed to pull here?" This might be a bigger task than what she'd originally thought.

"Eros does not scare me. My father is Zeus." Little did she know that the Gods from her world weren't the Gods of this world. But, she was going by what she knew. "I've stopped bigger threats than him." She turned, moving back towards the temple so she could get her device. "I do not even know your name," she called back over her shoulder.

[darknstormy]

His brow furrowed. Seth contemplated for a second, thinking about whether or not to inform her that what they had weren't exactly phones but ultimately opted to drop the argument. It was pointless, especially when she had a valid question.

"Fuck if I know. I woke up with a group of naked people and there's been a group every few weeks, I think. At least once a month."

As if Seth hadn't kept track. He just wouldn't reveal that tidbit yet.

"He's got quite a selection too. People with powers and abilities, not just mortal men." Right. Seth didn't change expression at her admission. He wasn't the slightest bit surprised. "I don't know how the whole god thing works but Eros is one of them and this here is his playground."

While unimpressed, he still followed as Diana headed back to where she came out of. "If you're goin' back for your phone, don't worry about it. It'll show up in your assigned place. And the name's Seth. Seth Gecko." He stood with his face cantered slightly down though his eyes lifted to meet hers and hands in the pockets of his slacks.

[learntthehardway]

Continued here.