HEARTFORGE - ☆ZRAEL (Session 4)

[idolpro]

You are in the heart of a massive forge. In front of you are tools, and your objective is clear - to use them to channel the strength of your heart and create.

What are you creating? Who can say. Only you - and only you'll know if - and when, it's good enough. The stories before you are not yours right now, but you'll make them yours soon enough.

And you will survive.

Comments

ROUND 1

[idolpro]

STORY

[idolpro]

[ The townsfolk outside tell a story - they ask for salvation, to be protected from the coming storm. Only you and your compatriots can save them. An item of offense is what they need, and the story they tell reflects the refuge they seek - you need only fill in that which is left unspoken. ]

In the woods there once lived a witch. She was very {emotion1} and had dreams of {memory/event1}. Her life was perfectly {emotion2}.

One day, though, everything changed. {memory/event2} happened, and her dreams were shattered. In {emotion2} she brewed a {object} that would take the pain away.

When it was ready, she took it. And for a time, she felt better. She could go back to the things she wanted to do. She could be the person she wanted to be. She could {memory/event3}.

And then, like always, it got worse. She felt {emotion3} And then she gave up. She didn't want to be better anymore. She wanted to make everything worse.

You may also share additional memories/events or emotions independent of the story to bolster your object.

TURN-IN

[idolpro]

Re: TURN-IN

[warpweft]

In the woods there once lived a witch. She was very content and happy (one, two, three) and had dreams of a prosperous life for her and her sister (one). Her life was perfectly balanced and focused. She had a goal and she worked to meet it (one).

One day, though, everything changed. Someone stole everything from her, her life fell to ruins, (one, two, three) and her dreams were shattered. In anger and desperation (one) she brewed a powerful pair of blades that would take the pain away.

When it was ready, she took it. And for a time, she felt better. She could go back to the things she wanted to do. She could be the person she wanted to be. She could start over fresh, with a new life (one).

And then, like always, it got worse. She felt overwhelming grief and fury (one) And then she gave up. She didn't want to be better anymore. She wanted to make everything worse.

RESULT

[idolpro]

In the woods there once lived a witch. She was very content and happy and had dreams of a prosperous life for her and her sister. Her life was perfectly balanced and focused. She had a goal and she worked to meet it.

One day, though, everything changed. Someone stole everything from her, her life fell to ruins, and her dreams were shattered. In anger and desperation she brewed a powerful pair of blades that would take the pain away.

When it was ready, she took it. And for a time, she felt better. She could go back to the things she wanted to do. She could be the person she wanted to be. She could start over fresh, with a new life.

And then, like always, it got worse. She felt overwhelming grief and fury. And then she gave up. She didn't want to be better anymore. She wanted to make everything worse.

DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

Re: DISCUSSION

[sangreine]

[ At least this time Aliza's starting off in a better mood. She's wearing the backless cocktail dress from the Spy Game and is just the right sort of pleasantly tired. Nothing like your closest friends throwing you a party, conspiracy-minded though they are. ]

Forging a weapon? Right up my alley. [ She's even greased up for the feelings bond thanks to Lupine and his temporary HSS abilities. ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[constellationprize]

[ seems a bit pale at the description of the story, fingers laced tightly together in front of her, but - ]

- Mm, well - let's try to do our best, okay...?

Re: DISCUSSION

[sangreine]

[ Hmm, that doesn't look like she's comfortable. ]

Don't worry, if there's one thing I know it's weapons. We'll manage just fine.

ROUND ONE EMOTIONS/MEMORIES

[sangreine]

EMOTION 1

[sangreine]

In the woods there once lived a witch. She was very {emotion1}

ROUND 2

[idolpro]

STORY

[idolpro]

[ The townsfolk outside scream in terror - they are under attack! No matter how strong the item you made before was, it could never prevent the forces arrayed against this land from descending as a violent maelstrom...but all hope is not lost. With what you've made, they can fight. They need only one thing from you - an item of protection to guard against the weapon of hearts that has been brandished against them.

This time, they do not just tell you a story. They also tell you what you are facing. What you must overcome. What you must protect them - and yourself from. If your hearts are not strong enough...

...You will suffer. ]

There was once an ordinary, hopeful girl. She worked hard at busting illegal drug rings, and tried her best to be happy. She was surrounded by friends, a loving family, and even had someone she liked.

One day, press conference happened. It all fell apart after that. Her friends betrayed her, her family abandoned her, and the person she liked wouldn't even look at her anymore. She thought if she worked harder, she could fix it all.

So she threw herself into her work. She wouldn't rest until everything was the hum of an endless void again. Until the world made sense again.

But in the end, that day never came. When she looked behind her, all she saw was the execution of all things, and all she had to console her were the regrets of those who crossed her.

This is Heatdeath, a legendary. It is made from a heart that contains great hope and happiness. It is encrusted with nothingness. It is engraved with an image of an orderly idol at a press conference. It has a blank aura, haunted by a spirit of void.

TURN-IN

[idolpro]

Re: TURN-IN

[warpweft]

"There was once an extraordinary girl, but she had very little hope." (one, two).

"She did what came naturally and reacted to what was going on around her by doing the right thing, regardless of what anyone else said." (one)

"But she couldn't be happy, because she was always alone, used by those who were supposed to watch over her, and tormented for being who she was. (one)

"One day, when she was at her lowest, her friends gathered to support her. They refused to give up on her, or turn their backs on her. She knew that even if she gave up, they would be there for her anyway." (one, two)

"So she gave up her work and didn't know what to do. She couldn't act until she felt the noise of life around her again. Until the world was a swirling mass of beautiful, confusing chaos again." (one)

"And in the end, the day came when everyone's promises came due. When she looked behind her, she saw an endless crowd who would never abandon her, and she had them to console her from her own regrets." (one)

"This is Emergence, a newly forged shield, imbued with the spirit and sadness of the many hands that created it. It is bursting with life and possibility, and all the uncertainty they comprise. It is embedded with the image of an idol surrounded by the many others who brace and strengthen her, with all her imperfections and uncertainty. It has a blinding aura, blessed by the hearts of all who have touched it, who will live on in its purpose long after their time."

DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

PRE-DISCUSSION

[sangreine]

LINKS

[sangreine]

(( As you post a relevant memory or emotion, comment to this subthread with the information and link, for example:))

"There was once an ordinary, hopeful girl." > (LINK)

#1

[sangreine]

There was once an ordinary, hopeful girl.

#2

[sangreine]

She worked hard at busting illegal drug rings,

#3

[sangreine]

and tried her best to be happy. She was surrounded by friends, a loving family, and even had someone she liked.

#4

[sangreine]

One day, press conference happened. It all fell apart after that. Her friends betrayed her, her family abandoned her, and the person she liked wouldn't even look at her anymore. She thought if she worked harder, she could fix it all.

#5

[sangreine]

So she threw herself into her work. She wouldn't rest until everything was the hum of an endless void again. Until the world made sense again.

#6

[sangreine]

But in the end, that day never came. When she looked behind her, all she saw was the execution of all things, and all she had to console her were the regrets of those who crossed her.

WEAPON

[sangreine]

This is Heatdeath, a legendary. It is made from a heart that contains great hope and happiness. It is encrusted with nothingness. It is engraved with an image of an orderly idol at a press conference. It has a blank aura, haunted by a spirit of void.