Dream of paradise

"To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour." -William Blake And then, the world ended. Perhaps it was with a whimper or with a bang, but everything you knew is gone now. Yet life continues, as it always has. The world has been reborn. And you, somehow, you have survived all the destruction and have become a resident of the new clean slate of a world. How fortunate. Yet, this fortuity comes with a price: you are now one of the two remaining sapient creatures in this world. Yes, there are only two. The pair of you do have a whole world to yourselves, or at least the expanse of a lush and tropical garden, very much like the Biblical Garden of Eden. There are trees and flowers and bushes as far as the eye can see, topping the rolling hills all the way to an azure shore. All of this seems to be untouched by man. And why wouldn't it be? The two of you are the first to tread on this land. You are the gods of this new world. ...or are there other gods, perhaps ones who are keeping this world safe for you and making sure the two new beings come together and fulfill their purpose as the new Adam and Eve of the world. The old, crumbling stone temple near the beach hints something like this. Why would there be a temple if there was nothing to worship? But you have other things to concern yourself with. Despite how you may have been in your old world, now you feel the need to stay with your single companion, whether it be an inexplicable magnetic draw or a need to survive. Certainly, it's easier with two people out here. You awaken without even the clothes on your back, and there is no technology, and powers are weakened. Thus, life must be lived as it was in the primitive days. Hunting, gathering, making clothes, and building shelter all must be done by hand, so it's better to have someone to help you. Perhaps one of you can hunt while the other mends clothing. Together, there is a better chance of survival, and this is needed. There are, after all, other creatures that lurk in the darkness. Like the ancient peoples, you'll find safety in numbers around the campfire. The drive of survival is not the only force at work, though. The deity that has created this world for you has a goal in mind: they want to create a beautiful new place, inhabited by a society that is peaceful and loving and simple, like in the olden days. The two of you are the beginning of this new society and new world. To help things along, the air, the fruit, the water has all been modified for certain...beneficial properties. Certain fruits will make you have an attraction and affection, something almost like love or devotion, for your companion. Others will increase fertility. Bathing in or drinking water from any of the many streams can cause your body to change in many ways, from enlarged sexual organs, wider hips for birthing, to increased sexual appetite and stamina. But all of these things, food, water, and air will cause the most important change. You will forget. You will forget about your old world, your old life, your old lovers, your old friends. Such memories can only bring you sadness, and the new world needs none of that. Soon, the only thing on your mind will be how you dote on your companion, your workmate, your lover and the progeny the two of you will create. Prompt Ideas ( None of these are mandatory; rather, they are ideas that can fit in the setting. Feel free to play as if your character(s) have been here for as little or as long as you like, and you're welcome to play in media res with them already gone "native." ) SPRING 1. The Arrival You've just woken up and found yourself alone in this place with only one other person. 2. Exploration You learn the layout of the land or admire the beauty before you. SUMMER 1. Offering You must go to the temple and make offering to the god of this world. This offering is not one of your crops or game, but rather one of your flesh. You must copulate for the honor of the gods. 2. Food for the Winter Whether it be hunting or gathering, you must get food for the cold months ahead. Be sure not to get distracted. FALL 1. The Fruit of Knowledge Suddenly, you're awakened to just how beautiful and wonderful your companion is. How could you not have seen it before? 2. Mating Season The urges for sex are strong these days, almost...primal WINTER 1. A Shelter from the Cold If you haven't already built one, you must build a shelter to protect you from the wind and snow. Or, if you have, it's a good time to stay indoors with you partner. 2. The Fruits of Our Labor Enjoy the food and resources you've put away for the winter. Of course, the fruit might have gotten a little stronger with age.