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TDM #6

Arrival / Enchanted Garden

Whether it be sleep or death, you feel your eyes close, and as your body begins to let go, you see a barn owl that is flying through the darkness, soon sweeping you across the clouded sky. You feel yourself mouth the words, “I wish, I wish..” and utter your deepest and darkest desire.

When you regain consciousness, you’ll find you are in an unfamiliar place with no recognition of how you arrived here. You have the clothes on your back, but nothing else. No weapons and if you had a particular superpower, you’ll notice it is missing. All you have is a satchel with a piece of bread, a vial of water and a potion. The potion could be red, blue or golden. There are no instructions about these potions other than two words: Drink Me.

Will you drink it or not?

There is a parchment, handwritten, and it simply gives you a welcoming:

“Welcome to my Labyrinth. Per our agreement, you have consented to live your life here for an undetermined amount of time. In exchange, I will grant you the wish that you desire the most.”

You’re in a garden, surrounded by flowers and plants– most of which you cannot identify. However, there are a few that you can make out: holly and bluebells.

Standing too close to the bluebells for too long or smelling them will make a Dreamer unable to refuse requests. This can last for however long a player may wish, whether it be for a few days or just a few minutes. The holly, however, also gives off a strange effect when getting too close to it: Dreamers will feel compelled to be more helpful & outgoing, no matter how gloomy and closed off they are. This effect can also last for a few days or a few minutes-- it is up to the player!

Eventually, Dreamers will find their way out of the Enchanted Garden and into the city of Somnius, whether it be by following the alluring light or on their own.

Webby's Sleepover Extravaganza

It’s funny how if you ask for something, sometimes that’s all it takes to have it given to you. Maybe Webby is just that lucky, or Vaeros is feeling just that generous the day it’s requested but for two days and one night only in the beginning of the month of November, a large castle stands where one didn’t before. It’s grand in that it doesn’t need repairs like some of the available housing does, but it’s certainly nothing too awe-inspiring. But, it’s big enough for its purpose—a sleepover party for every inhabitant new or old.

During the night a few days before the party, EVERY person receives a handwritten invitation to this sleepover blowout. It doesn’t matter who, young or old. For those who wake up in Somius after the invitations arrive, they’ll find an invitation just for them in their pocket or satchel, like they were always meant to be invited from the beginning.
Decorations are bright and colorful, spanning the whole rainbow. One giant room full of cots and sleeping bags, blankets and pillows has been made to be the centerpiece of the whole affair. This is where most of the partygoers will mingle and play games, if they’re not too busy with one of the other activities located in one of the other rooms nearby. There’s plenty of room to wander, though any room that has not been decorated and made up for the party is locked down completely with no way in. There are, of course quiet spaces provided for those who need a quick getaway from all the partying. Or maybe going outside for a stroll in the night garden would be calming too?

For those who don’t have anything appropriate to sleep in, pajamas are even provided. But they might be a little silly, since beggars can’t be choosers. Who wants the unicorn fuzzy pajamas?

Games Galore - There’s plenty to play with, at Webby’s insistence (and by insistence we mean she gives you the biggest doe-eyes you’ve ever seen) and she’s more than happy to give you overly-detailed means on how to play the following -

🎉Twister - a huge sheet blotted with colorful spots has been laid on the floor, along with a square with similar colors and a spinny arrow. The rules are simple - one person spins the arrow, and where it lands you put your foot or hand. First to fall loses, so amp up the embarrassment - er, fun as you all get tangled up with each other.
🎉Truth Or Dare - Two options, one chance for chaos. Surely you’re all going to be mature individuals and not ask mortifying questions or dangerous dares.
🎉Pin The Tail On The Donkey - Yes, Webby’s sole guardian was a woman whose idea of fun was from the 1950s, how did you know? But she’s also put up optional sheets of different animals to stick their tail/bodyparts on while you’re blindfolded, including past threats like zombies and skeksis.

Bountiful Buffet - The best way to stay up late is to stuff yourself silly with sugar, which is why the dining room table is loaded with all kinds of desserts. Remy and Aurora have supplied some of their own sugary confections, and you’re more than welcome to have added your own creations to the buffet. Just don’t start any food fights. At least not where Webby can see it!

As though the castle (or whoever ACTUALLY owns it) wants to help assist the party atmosphere, those who partake of the food might feel a little more inclined to be friendly and amenable to party activities. You know, just for those gloomy gusses out there. There are no drawbacks to this little bit of fairy dust, just a little bit of social greasing, you know?

Makeover Makeover Makeover - Vil has ever so kindly offered his beauty supplies for those of you who want to experiment with some new looks, and you’re free to have brought your own. Test it out on one another or try it out yourself. Then again, when he’s not looking, what’s to stop you from trying to paint yourself up like a B-movie monster?

Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark - Some of you may have had more than enough of your share of frights due to last month’s… fun, but surely you can handle a bit more fright? In a dark room with only one light torch, gather in a circle and share a spooky story from times gone by. Just be prepared for that one person who always sneaks up from behind and goes BOO at the right time. It’s inevitable.

Pillow Fight - Pick a side or be a lone warrior, grab a pillow and show no mercy! The last one standing wins! The only rule is your pillow is your sole weapon! In fact, there seem to be more pillows available than there are people here, so let the feathers fly! If the castle magically produces more, who’s to say? Shrug and keep the battle going!

Bonfire of Growth

CW: memory share, character specific trauma

Some may be aware that harvest season is a season of growth and not just in the cultivating sense. Townsfolk take this time to evaluate themselves and really think about things in their lives that have potentially been holding them back from being their strongest and truest selves. With the newly accessible Indigo Beach providing plenty of room for multiple bonfires, Dreamers will see several bonfires stretched across the dark blue sand, logs and rocks assembled around each one, beckoning Dreamers near.

As soon as they step out on the beach’s sands, characters will find a slip of paper on their person (in their pocket, up their sleeve.. any readily accessible portion of their clothing.) On that piece of paper, they will have a personalized phrase catered to them, making them remember a painful memory that has held them back in some way. The phrase can be anything players want it to be as long as it jogs the memory back into the head of their characters. Those with a paper slip will feel compelled to sit around the bonfire and contemplate their memory; they also will feel encouraged to share that memory with anyone who is sitting nearby. If characters choose to throw the paper slip into the fire, those who have heard the story of their grief will have a very vivid visual of the event in their mind’s eye along with feeling the exact pain they went through as well.

Once these memories are shared and characters take a moment to grieve, they will feel significantly better about the past situation that caused them so much pain. This can be temporary or permanent, it’s up to the player.

Although refreshments won’t be provided, Dreamers are encouraged to bring their own. And yes, something adjacent to s’mores can be something characters may bring.

Suspicious Message #4

On the morning of the 1st, some dreamers will receive a message from an unknown user.

Who or what from home do you miss the most?

They will feel compelled to respond with a truthful answer, as if their brains had gone into a trance, and before they know it, their response will be there for everyone to see. It cannot be deleted or changed. The user will not respond personally, but you get the sense they are definitely reading.

[ This is an additional network option for characters to interact with. Feel free to add a network prompt into any of your top levels. If you do not want to interact with this prompt, simply assume your character did not get the message. All threads are public unless actively privated by characters. We generally encourage threadjacking and engagement, so feel free to mention if threadjacking is fine with you so that others are aware. Note that the NPC will not be actively responding. ]

OOC

Welcome to the labyrinthum TDM! All events are game canon. New characters (invited or not) and old characters alike are welcome to play in it. Existing characters can start their own logs or network posts for the event if they wish to.

New and Old characters are welcome to top level on the TDM. Please state in the header if you are a new or old player! Also, new characters may link their top levels under the new character comment so they are easier to find. Thanks for your cooperation!

New characters will arrive depowered and with only their clothing, and will be given a satchel with a crystal pendant, a communication device, some water and bread and a magic potion. If they drink the potion, they will manifest an elemental, healing or animal transformation ability.

With the exception of Castle Vaeros, characters are free to go as they please, so feel free to place them in any of the locations available on the map.

You can find more information about the game here. Any questions regarding the TDM can go under the comment below. Special thank you to Melissa for the player plot and prompts!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Sleepover

[ Willow's sleepwear is pretty simple, consisting of a T-shirt and pajama pants. But it's comfortable and easy to move around in, because she knows by now that sleepovers aren't ever really meant for sleeping. ]

A. Truth or Dare

[ The game sounds simple enough, and it's suppose to just be for fun, right? So of course she's going to pick the more adventurous option, because she's not scared.

Dare.

B. Makeover

[ Willow hadn't really given much thought to wearing makeup before. Getting a concealment stone just seemed easier, and even though there is makeup back home it always just seemed like a decision she'd make in the far-off future.

But now looking over the different kinds of makeup in all different colors, she can't help a small frown as she picks up a makeup brush. ]

...I wouldn't even know where to start.

[ And it shouldn't matter, right? It's just supposed to be a bit o fun. But for some reason...she can't help wondering how she'd even look with some of this stuff on. ]

C. Pillow Fight

[ Now this is what she's talking about.

Hope no one's expecting her to go easy on them, because is all in; Clover gathering ammo as she launches it at people as far and as hard as she can.

You might want to take cover. ]

Bonfire ((CW: spoilers for The Owl House, talks of possession and death))

[ Willow doesn't actually notice the paper that's pressed in her hand until she takes a seat at one of the bonfires. When she finally does, she opens it slowly, and her expression becomes a bit pained as she reads what's written on it.

Then she crumples the slip tightly in her hand; she doesn't throw it away, at least not yet, but it's clear that whatever is written on it has quite an effect on her, as Clover settles on her shoulder and nuzzles against her cheek, as if trying to comfort her. ]

Wildcard

(( Feel like something else? Go for it, or hit me up at

usamichan13 to plot something! ))

Edited 2023-11-01 20:07 (UTC)

[Quasimodo's been trying hard to ignore his own message, so when he sees Willow, he immediately decides to focus on her.]

W-what's wrong? It's the message, isn't it?

[ Hesitating for a moment, Willow manages a faint smile as she glances at Quasimodo. ]

Sort of...the message itself doesn't really say much, but...I know what it's supposed to mean.

[ She holds out the crumpled paper to him, and if he takes it, he'll find that it only has one word written on it. ]

Flapjack

[He does take it, and looks back at her for context.]

Flapjack...? Is that a person you know?

Sort of... [ She gestures to Clover, whose sitting in her lap. ] Flapjack was a Palisman, like Clover. Palismen are kind of like our animal companions.

[ Quasimodo might notice that she'd said "was". ]

[[OOC: Totally want to do the bonfire one too, but this one was for funsies!]

Of course her friend would pick dare. It was Willow, and she never knew her to be afraid of anything! Luz had to bask in admiration of Willow a moment.

"Cool! Now jump into the shower with your clothes on, then come back."

Goodbye, dry Willow.

Willow can't help a laugh as she jumps to her feet. "Is that all? That's nothing!"

And with that, she'll head off. When she returns a few moments later, she is completely soaked - her hair and clothes are sticking to her face and body, and her glasses are spotted with droplets of water, all while she wears a triumphant grin on her face.

Yes it will take a while for her to dry, but worth it.

Luz couldn't help laughing when she saw her friend go, and Willow came back Luz leapt up and gave her a sloppy hug with a face nuzzle for good measure. Sure, she got wet and her hat fell in the process, but so what?

"That's my girl! I knew you'd be up for anything! Oh, wait, it's my turn, right? I guess I have to match you, don't I? I'll choose a dare too!"

Willow laughed as she returns the hug, more than happy to get Luz a little wet in return. When the other girl stepped back, she took a moment to ring out the excess water from her pigtails.

"Of course! That's the whole point of the game, right?"

Willow grinned a little when her friend chose dare as well. Now to think of a good one.

"Let's see..." She tapped her chin as she thought. "I dare you to...make up a song about your favorite animal."

Willow Park | The Owl House | Current

Bonfire

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Truth or Dare

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C - Pillow Fight

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Bonfire

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Sleepover B

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