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TEST DRIVE MEME.

A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME

Welcome to the Viridian Sea, a rolling body of water populated by a small number of islands and an even greater number of pirates and merchant ships. Sailing, rum, and high-seas adventure is the name of the game for this mission: after the freshly-recruited volunteers (that's you!) are welcomed into Hathaway, they are sent via controlled interdimensional rift to deal with a certain pirate ship that has been causing a certain amount of trouble.

The crew of Red Scream, a murderous band of Mako pirates, has been reaving a path of destruction through the sea, scuttling ships of merchants, civilians, and other pirate bands alike. They have also kidnapped a governor's daughter, asking an exorbitant ransom to return her at all, let alone alive.

If this wasn't enough of a reason for Hathaway to intervene, Red Scream's current goal is firmly pointed at a legendary treasure buried in a crater somewhere in the Viridian Sea. Hathaway analysts have studied the crater and found that it was definitely caused by a temporal shard cast off from the Merging. And if Red Scream gets its hands on the shard, it'll be bad news.

The crew of Little Squid has reached out to Hathaway for help reaching the treasure. The ship and crew are both small, but they are an optimistic and hardworking bunch, and are willing to equally split the treasure with Hathaway as a reward -- they just have to reach it first.

▸ PROMPTS

Your mission is simple: reach the treasure before the Mako pirates. If you have the time, you can try and save the governor's daughter -- it's not why Hathaway has been hired, but her father will likely be grateful enough to grant a reward.

ONE ▸ GOING ROGUE.
High-seas adventure not your cup of tea? The tropical islands dotting the Viridian Sea are flush with distractions, including pirate havens replete with gambling, food, and liquor. It's a hedonist's paradise -- if you can avoid displeasing the heavily-armed locals.

TWO ▸ LITTLE SQUID.
Ever been on a brig before? The crew of Little Squid are happy to show you the ropes -- literally -- and teach you how to be a master seafarer in no time. The only food on board unfortunately consists of salted meat and hard bread, but there's plenty of rum to go around.

Life on the seas is tough, especially during rough weather; unfortunately, they have no cure for seasickness, so if you're afflicted, you might want to head below decks and wait it out. But the view during calm waters is unlike anything else.

THREE ▸ RED SCREAM.
It was bound to happen: Little Squid runs smack dab into Red Scream on the race to the treasure. Board the enemy ship or wait for them to come to you, but either way, you'd better be ready for some close-quarters combat. The Mako pirates of Red Scream are humanoid sharks with teeth to match, so in addition to their cutlasses and blunderbusses, you'll want to avoid being bitten.

If fighting isn't your specialty, you could always hide below decks of Little Squid and hope you don't get noticed. Or, if you're feeling bold, you can board Red Scream and look for the governor's daughter, who is being kept in the captain's quarters -- she's about six years old and ready to fight, so get ready to have your hands full.

FOUR ▸ THE TREASURE.
Finally, Little Squid reaches the island where the treasure is. There are caves throughout the island where more standard pirate treasure is found -- gold doubloons in rotted old chests and the like -- but there's also a massive crater formed where the temporal shard plummeted to the surface. The crater is a wide hole with sheer walls, so you'd better find someone who can fly or brush up on your spelunking skills.

The further down you go into the crater, the darker it gets, but somewhere on the bottom an eerie blue light is glowing. The source is the temporal shard: make your way through a winding tunnel system to find it and retrieve it. But beware -- the shard has attracted temporal insects, ravenous, time-eating bugs that can slow or hasten the flow of time just due to their appetite. Find yourself in their presence and you'll be moving in slow motion or you'll suddenly be aged 50 years. The only way to stop the effects are to kill the bugs and retrieve the shard.

FIVE ▸ CHIT-CHAT.
It's your standard network option. Maybe you've got a little downtime and you're bored. Or maybe you got lost in the caves and you think you saw a g-g-ghost pirate. Maybe you're just trying to figure out how the hell this magical jewelry thing works! No matter what, you get one username to identify you and one only -- if you don't enter one, it will default to your real name (for example, Voldemort's would be tomriddle.) Choose wisely... or make it assfarts69, if that's your thing. More information on the jewelcomms can be found on the devices guide.

SIX ▸ WILDCARD.
Do whatever the heck you want! Explore the jungles and waterfalls of the islands, have a party on the beach, try to befriend a dolphin. The world is your oyster.

▸ OOC NOTES

Welcome to the first test drive meme of Futurology Season 2! Because the season hasn't started yet, this test drive is meant to be a mini-mission, similar in feel to the missions we have in-game but on a much smaller scale. Since no characters currently have official specializations, we also have no specialized prompts, but plan to in the future. However, feel free to play as if your character is level 1 of whichever specialization you would like to choose. Please be aware this test drive is game canon. Questions about the game can be directed to the FAQ.

If you've been with us before, you might notice things look a little different around here. Make sure you check out the welcome page for the basic rundown of how your character joined up with Hathaway. For further information about the game, the full navigation has all the links you'll need.

Apps will reopen to the public on 6 January, with early apps for returning characters opening on 4 January. Apps will close when we reach our 60-player cap or on 15 January, whichever happens first. We hope to see you then!

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[The smell of the sea, it reminds him of right before he was taken off Runeterra. He has to wonder if it was the right choice, choosing to stick around on the team, rather than returning home and completing his mission in Zaun. Tch, the council could wait, but could he? It'd been months since his last proper performance. Great for being less of a monster, less of- absolutely terrible for his compulsion.

Jhin sighs, running a hand through his hair as he focuses on his breathing. One, two, three, four. Four deep breaths and he heads up from below deck, some air will do him good. Humming a quiet tune helps keep him grounded, focus on this mission. Focus.]

Hm?

[He glances over at the man, offering a slight shake of his head.]

No. I just never did sleep well in groups.

[It's not quite the truth, but it's far from a lie. It's not that, even after a year being part of a team, he doesn't trust anyone... It's just that he doesn't trust anyone.]

[Softly, Alucard chuckles, turning his head a little more to look over Jhin. He shrugs with one shoulder.]

That is understandable. Working in a team as large as this just as unusual for me. If I were required to sleep more frequently than I do, I don't know that I could.

I will not hound you with conversation, but I welcome your company.

With how things ended I'm surprised the team is this big. Didn't seem like we'd have this many.

[Another deep breath and Jhin moves to stand next to Alucard, staring down at the water.]

Must be nice. Not needing much sleep.

You were with the last team, then?

[Alucard does not move, allowing Jhin to stand as he wishes.]

It can be convenient. One certainly has more time to do things during the day cycle, typically. That also means that, at times, I often have little to do but read.

[Jhin gives a nod in response.]

I was. Hard to go home when you've got a few friends staying behind.

[He smiles faintly.]

Can't just leave them to protect everyone on their own.

That sounds lovely, honestly. Come across any good books?

Loyalty of that nature is admirable. You do not remain to gain an incentive?

[He finally smiles a little; there is no way for him to hide his fangs, so he does not.]

Many. Not with me at the moment, but I'm certain I could procure them. Plays from centuries ago, revolutionary sciences that many would declare witchcraft, sonnets with vivid imagery... Should I obtain copies, I would share, if it interested you.

An incentive is nice, but it's not my main reasoning for staying.

[Yes it is. As though he has any actual friends, just people that think they're friends.]

Mmmm I would like that very much, if it would not trouble you. The art of other worlds is always a delight to read, and while I may be more magically inclined, science always proves fascinating.

Respectable.

[Well, that certainly gains a bit more of Alucard's attention.]

An open mind is a rare thing, especially to the creative minds of other places. I will be sure to share with you.

[Alucard sweeps back his coat and gives a polite bow.] Adrian Ţepeş. I'm also called Alucard.

Thank you.

[He allows his smile to grow. This was a rather pleasant and refreshing conversation, despite everything going though his mind just moments prior.

Jhin offers a bow of his own in return, chuckling.]

I really do appreciate that.

Khada Jhin. It is a pleasure, Adrian. I can't say many on this team bow on introductions. It's nice to not be the only one.

[Jhin is graceful, is the first thing Alucard notices. The second, he's one of the first to decide to call him by his birth name. It's no trouble, but the details stay with him.]

I was raised graciously with specific manners. Though I can see how they might be unusual to some.

The pleasure is all mine, Jhin. It has been sometime since I could share common interests with another casually. Times were too chaotic in my homeland.

Different worlds, different cultures, different upbringings. It's been a delight to learn about our various team members.

I'm sorry to hear that. Is that why you're here? Fixing the chaos.

[He shakes his head.]

Ah, you don't have to answer. It's not really my business why you're here. But I do hope you'll find some time to relax, between missions.

I appreciate the respect of privacy. I will say that I am here to gain assistance in stopping the destruction back home, and leave it as that.

It has been pleasant so far, traveling and experiencing different things. Different people. All in all, I am unused to general acceptance that there has been in this team.

Then I do hope you get what you need.

I think the team has always been quite good at accepting everyone they cross paths with. Even the occasional few they shouldn't. The lot of them are terribly friendly and forgiving. You were worried about being accepted?

I thank you, Jhin.

[He hums.] Not worried or fearful, particularly. I was more startled than anything. It is simply a welcome change of pace that I did not anticipate.

If the last team is anything to go by, the only thing to stop the friendly accepting attitudes is mass murder during missions, without considering other options. And you hardly seem like the type.

[He chuckles.] You are too kind in your judgment. But yes, I've only had an interest in cooperating and doing what we must for each mission.

Perhaps I should be more forthcoming in my nature, then. I am not completely human, which was part of my initial concern. My father is a vampire, though I don't know how familiar you are with that term?

Should I be harsher in future judgements then?

[He's teasing really. That wouldn't work nearly as well with his act.]

Vampire...

[That explains the teeth.]

Not very, I will admit. Though I hardly see reason for concern with what I do know.

[Alucard chuckles quietly.] I'll leave that to your discretion.

[There's a hum, then he tilts his head.] In short, we drink blood from humans. Most would not look upon our kind well. Perhaps not in lacking some reason to it; I could not think of many who like to be a source of food.

Only humans?

[That's a bit more detail added to what he already knew. Of course when all you know is vampires have something to do with drinking blood, any information is new.]

Do they die when you feed?

I certainly couldn't drink from another vampire, and demons do not provide the blood I need. Animals can only supplement me for so long.

No. I only take what I need, when it is offered.

That's unfortunate. I imagine some people might take less issue if you could.

[Jhin shakes his head.]

But if they do not die, I hardly see reason for anyone to have a problem with you diet. Especially not if you're getting permission.

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