HEARTFORGE - AlcheME! (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. ]

There was once an ordinary, {emotion1} girl. She worked hard at {memory/event1}, and tried her best to be {emotion2}. She was surrounded by friends, a loving family, and even had someone she liked.

One day, {memory/event2} 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 {emotion3} again. Until the world made sense again.

But in the end, that day never came. When she looked behind her, all she saw was {memory/event3}, and all she had to console her were the regrets of those who crossed her.

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

TURN-IN

[idolpro]

Re: TURN-IN

[darkroastbean]

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, A 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 EVERYTHING, and all she had to console her were the regrets of those who crossed her.

RESULT

[idolpro]

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.

Re: TURN-IN

[darkroastbean]

ALSO THEY MADE A SWORD

DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

Re: DISCUSSION

[morelikefakespeareamirite]

[S t o r i e s]

Isn't your heart absolutely racing with excitement?

Re: DISCUSSION

[darkroastbean]

S...sure. . .so this is a game, huh?

Re: DISCUSSION

[doublefried]

[ FROWNS AND PUTS HIS HANDS ON HIS HIPS. this is the empathy bond of a bird who doesn't like that story because hashtag too real. ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[morelikefakespeareamirite]

Do you dislike stories or the game? Both, I suppose?

Re: DISCUSSION

[darkroastbean]

[COMPLETE NEUTRALITY, NO IDEA WHAT'S HAPPENING]

Why do they need something for offense for a storm?

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. ]

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.

This is Hopebreaker, a legendary paired blade. It is forged from a heart that contains great hope and rage. It is engraved with an image of an idol living happily with their family. It menaces with spikes of blood. It exudes a hateful aura, inhabited by a spirit of anger.

TURN-IN

[idolpro]

Re: TURN-IN

[darkroastbean]

[WIP

THEY ARE FORGING [A WALL OF ROCKS]

WITH

LOVE TO COUNTER HOPE

MORE VOID-RAGE TO COUNTER RAGE

LIVING WITH HORRIBLE NEWS TO COUNTER LIVING HAPPILY

THE ABSENCE OF FAMILY TO COUNTER FAMILY

CUTENESS TO COUNTER BLOOD

MORE VOID-ANGER TO COUNTER ANGER]

RESULT

[idolpro]

This is Heartkindness, a legendary wall of rocks. It is forged from a heart of great love and emptiness. It is encrusted with lonely tears. It is engraved with an image of adorable idols in despair. It exudes an empty aura, haunted by a spirit of nothingness.

DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

Re: DISCUSSION

[doublefried]

Sorry, she brewed blades?

Re: DISCUSSION

[morelikefakespeareamirite]

I think that was our dear P's influence.

Re: DISCUSSION

[morelikefakespeareamirite]

I want a sword now too! Can we forge one for me as well? They're rather flashy, I think.

Re: DISCUSSION

[doublefried]

Swords ARE pretty neat.

Re: DISCUSSION

[darkroastbean]

Everyone here needs therapy. . .

Re: DISCUSSION

[morelikefakespeareamirite]

What's therapy?

Re: DISCUSSION

[doublefried]

Yes.