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testdrive meme.

1. First Day At Falner
You have just arrived at Falner Estate, a sprawling, beautiful, 400-hectare co-located space between Britain, Germany, and the Philippines, and the main base of Netsach. The flora and fauna in the area gives both a sense of familiarity as it looks at first glance like things you’ll find on Earth, and a weird sense of otherworldliness. Given the size of the place, the Estate is less of a compound and more like a town unto itself. The older buildings within the estate are gothic in their construction, and clear throwbacks to 19th Century Europe. The newer facilities, however, sport cutting edge contemporary designs that were clearly inspired by Fourth World architecture and technology.

If you want a better idea on what can be found on the estate, you can refer to this link.


2. A Day On The Job
You are pushing papers at Methuselah, doing research at the Arcanum, or going out on patrol -- whatever it is that you're doing, it's just another day for you as a Hunter of the Vigil.


3. Let's Head Down to Haven
Find yourself itching for a night out on the town? Why not head over to Haven, the classy nightclub that looks like a large, monolithic black building with no visible windows from the outside and the name of the club emblazoned in bold, white letters on one side.

Haven is located in Makati City, and is open to the public (especially the local supernatural community), but you might want to prepare yourself to wait in line for a very, very long time – unless you’re a Hunter, of course.

Falner’s Maenad Division holds office on top of Haven, as does Ordo Daywalker. Some of Haven’s staff also live above the night club.


4. The Awakening
Want to tag out your character's origin story? Set the stage and let's see where things go.


5. Choose Your Own Adventure
If none of the suggested premises hit the mark, feel free to set things up and let's do a tag round.


Instructions for the Testdrive:
1. Specify your chosen scenario number on the subject line.
2. Should you wish to tag with a specific character already established within Waking the Dead, indicate who. The current list of available NPCs can be found over here.

Comments

Law Tasse | Changing Breed | Open

[lundragueur]

Option 1

[ There's a kid walking into the grounds of Falner estate, duffle bag slung high on his shoulders, and boy does he look lost. There's a phone in his hand and he's coming off of a conversation. If you listen closely, you'll probably hear him say: ]

I made it, Louis. Try to keep Ma off'a my trail for a couple days, I'll let her know when I know something.

[ The call appears to end and he's left standing at the statues of the Kings, heaving a sigh and scratching at the back of his neck. ]

Merde, this place is huge...

Roll Perception. Apply Danger Sense if you have it.

[theorphanage]

[ Incoming. ]

#lawdhammercy

[lundragueur]

[ Just as he's about to look up instructions to the Midnight Rider HQ, Law hears it: a whistle through the air. Every fiber of his being screams dodge</>, and he listens, rolling - duffle and all - to his left, eyes darting around for his assumed attacker. ]

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[theorphanage]

[ Since you're that sharp, kid, you'll only realize now that the arrow wasn't even going for you. It's landing harmlessly a few feet away.

Then suddenly, there is a man beside it, retrieving the arrow. Then he's blinking, and noticing you. And blinking again. ]

Hello.

[ He looks pretty damned sketch, with the muddy boots, dirty face, armed-to-the-teeth-Vigil-thing, and --

-- what do you know. Is that a Rider coat under that mangeyko? ]

[lundragueur]

[ It does take him a couple seconds to process that fact as he picks himself up, dusting off the positively ancient bomber jacket he's got on and righting his duffle on his shoulder. ]

I... Uh, Hello?

[ Yes, Mr. Shot-an-arrow-past-me, he does notice the Rider Coat, because his eyes go wide. ]

Y-you're --

[theorphanage]

[ Blink, blink, blink.

He is waiting for you to finish that sentence --

-- oh, give him a bit as he does. Well. What he's doing in this icon. Can't get the arrowhead too dirty, okay. ]

[lundragueur]

Um, sorry. [ He's never been not-shot at without him knowing, okay, so he clears his throat and tries again. ] You're a Midnight Rider, right? I kind'a saw the coat under your cloak.

[ Don't run. C'mon, Law. is what he thinks, even as he shrinks back a little, scuffing a foot back in the ground to stop himself going any further. ]

[theorphanage]

[ Nods. ]

I am, among other things. Do you need help?

[ Because you are obviously new. You also smell feral.

...Not that he's going to tell you that he knows what you are. No need to just yet. Not a threat until proven otherwise, and all. ]

[lundragueur]

I just kind'a got here, sir, and m'looking for the Midnight Riders' HQ?

[ He sounds unsure, still a little nervous because reasons. ]

Um... Could you point me in the right direction?

[theorphanage]

I could, but why do you want to go there first?

[ And mentally attempting to recall all of the Riders stationed at Falner or in operation within the area. You're not one of them. So. ]

[lundragueur]

I'm looking for someone... [ A beat, and then. ] I'm looking for information on my dad, and uh, he was a Rider, sir.

[ He shifts his footing, just a little less wary of the man in front of him. ]

[theorphanage]

[ ...

Putting the arrow back in his quiver now, and locking the entire thing down with a press of a button. Then he's whistling, loud and shrill. ]

We will take my bike, then.

[ Said bike is now on the way. ]

[lundragueur]

[ Law ducks his head and comes closer, because he'd seen his dad do something like that before. ]

Uh, thank you, sir. I'm Law, by the way. [ he says, holding out a hand. ] Laurent Tasse.

[theorphanage]

[ ...Huh.

Anton?

Karako, of course, is the curious one among the lot in his head. He can also feel Sara turning in his direction. ]

Tasse. [ Tilting his head at the boy, then shaking that hand. ] I can see why you want to go to the Homestead now.

[ He has heard of your father and the other RIders of Agau. He never knew them personally, but he's familiar with their service record. ]

[lundragueur]

[ He lets go respectfully after a nice shake of the hand, and follows up with. ]

Junior. My dad... He never came home after Gehenna Bound.

[ He never forgets the name of the operation. ]

I'm just looking to get to the Homestead and maybe figure out what really happened, sir.

Roll Intelligence + Composure to figure out if Law remembers Anton from Vigil class.

[theorphanage]

[ Nods, just as the bike is coming around. ]

Get on.

[ Once the two of you are seated and he's revving the engine: ]

I forgot to introduce myself. I am Juan Antonio Reyes dela Cruz. Just call me "Anton", though.

Int 2 + Composure 3: 6, 7, 9, 8, 0 (8)

[lundragueur]

[ Uh, wait. And then he remembers just who Anton is. Rivers Hunter, Amrita line... Also one of the greats among the Riders. How Law didn't recognize him is actually kind of embarrassing. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Anton... And thank you.

[theorphanage]

[ Smiling a little, then turning away to get them both on the road --

-- but not before handing a helmet over to you, so that the two of you can talk over the comm. ]

Did you come to Falner alone?

[ You have a family, don't you? Based somewhere in the United States of America. ]

[lundragueur]

[ He has to pause and consider what he's going to say. None of it will be a lie, of course. Law knows better than to lie to someone who is helping him. ]

I did. It took me a while, but I really did think this would be the best place to look for answers.

[theorphanage]

It tends to be.

[ Hmm. ]

Since you came alone, can I hazard a guess?

[lundragueur]

[ Uh... ]

Sure, I guess...

[theorphanage]

You came here without your mother's blessing. You had help, and she has no idea yet.

[ Spot on? Or no? ]

[lundragueur]

[ Bull's eye, battleship sunk. ]

U-um.Yes.

[theorphanage]

Ah. I thought so.

[ And you will note that he does not seem bothered by your actions at all.

Yep.

That's Anton for you. ]

[lundragueur]

[ He's quiet now, and puzzled just a little bit. Law also decides that Anton is way cooler in person. But he does try and explain himself a little. ]

I just... I couldn't move to Arcis without knowing for sure that dad's gone.