General Prompts:

Home is Where the Heart is.
A person's home can tell a lot about them! How they choose to decorate, how clean or messy it is, among other things can give a bit of insight on how that person lives their life. For this prompt, depict a little scene of a room in your Tatsukoi's home! For drawn prompts, your Tatsukoi themselves do not need to be included in the drawing, but you will receive a +3 gold bonus for including them!-Through the Years.
By living our lives, interacting the people around us, and engaging with the world, we grow and change. For this prompt, depict your Tatsukoi as either their younger or older self! How has your Tatsukoi changed throughout their life?-Manifesting Magic.
Tatsukoi are able to wield magic much easier than other creatures in Mare Noctis. Due to this, most Tatsukoi are able to cast magic in some way or form! How does your Tatsukoi's magic manifest? What do they commonly use it for?If your Tatsukoi cannot cast magic, does it bother them at all? Or was there possibly an event that caused them to lose their magic abilities?For examples of how magic works in the world, check out this page!---RULES:☆ Each General Prompt will award 5 gold!☆ General prompts may be completed multiple times! They may be completed once per Tatsukoi. (And once per owner)☆ Unless specified otherwise, your prompt entry must include at least one Tatsukoi and show at least half of the main character of the image.☆ Unless specified otherwise, backgrounds are encouraged but not required!☆ The art must be colored and clean! (Lineart is not required, cleaned up sketches are ok!)☆ Written works are allowed! 500 words minimum.☆ Failure to follow these rules may result in your prompt being denied!Fill out this form to submit a prompt!

Layer Prompts:

LAYER ONE:REWARD: 10 GOLDFinding Comfort:
The Deep Basin is a very peaceful and beautiful place. Many even choose to remain there instead of climbing the falls. It's not uncommon for Tatsukoi to return here either. Many miss the elders that raised them, as well as the pleasant landscape of the layer. Where has your Tatsukoi felt most comfortable on this layer?Sanctuary Sights:
Sanctuary is the largest city on layer one! It's a very pleasant city with a comfortable and artsy vibe. Many murals and sculptures can be found throughout the city, making it quite fun to explore. What is your Tatsukoi's favorite piece of art they've seen in the city so far?Growing Pains:
The land of this layer is very fertile, making many Tatsukoi with a green thumb choose to settle here. How's your Tatsukoi with plants? Maybe they're a master at growing any kind of plant! ....Or maybe they can't even take care of a cactus.

LAYER TWO:REWARD: 10 GOLDThe World Beyond:
The Spines have some of the best views of the ocean surrounding the Cascades, making it very popular for sightseeing. The calm ocean outside the Cascades leads into a waterfall that falls to the first layer, it's particularly beautiful to see during sunrise. What does your Tatsukoi feel as they view the ocean beyond? Depict them taking in the sights!Mimic Mayhem:
Many have noted that the climb from layer one to two is riddled with Cascade Stalkers. They blend in with the spines of the second layer very well. They're the main cause of injury and death to those making their first climb up. What kind of encounter did your Tatsukoi have with one on their way up? Did they narrowly avoid one, or even have to defend themselves against one? Maybe they somehow befriended one!Jackpot!:
This layer is filled to the brim with sharp spines filled with ore, making it very profitable for those who choose to settle here. The spines can contain a whole bunch of stuff! It ranges from metal ore to even sometimes geodes! One of the local miners has asked your Tatsukoi if they'd like to try their luck cracking open one of the spines! What does your Tatsukoi find inside?

LAYER THREE:REWARD: HAVEN PACKThe Big City:
Layer three is home to both the largest population in the falls, and the largest city! Blackpool is a massive city consisting of many Tatsukoi from many walks of life. Blackpool was once a trading outpost, but people from every layer began to gather here to sell their wares. Before long the small outpost had grown into a village, then a town, then the massive city it is today. The city still has a massive trading population that comes and goes from every layer. You can find just about anything in Blackpool, from layer one all the way up to layer six. What is your Tatsukoi's favorite thing to do in the big city?Newfound Knowledge:
Aurelion, is a city on layer three that is well known for its college of the arcane arts. It has the largest library in all of the falls as well. It has nearly every book that has been officially published and even tomes dating back nearly a thousand years! What would your Tatsukoi look for in this grand library?Off The Beaten Path:
While exploring the layer, your Tatsukoi ended up lost in the woods! Perhaps they made a mistake and went the wrong way, or maybe they just wanted to see where their gut would lead them! Where do they end up finding themselves? Maybe they find a peaceful clearing? Several Tatsukoi that don't like the hustle and bustle of the cities also make their homes in the forests of this layer, maybe they stumble across one who's willing to help them find their way back!

LAYER FOUR:REWARD: LABYRINTHE'S GUIDE KITForgotten Places:
The fourth layer is notorious for it's winding tunnels that can confuse even the most well prepared. It can be horrifying to try to navigate the dark and unsettling tunnels alone, but to reach the laters above, one must power through. How does your Tatsukoi hold up? Are they well equipped to navigate the tunnels, or do they lose their way quickly?Hidden Treasures:
Many come to this layer after hearing rumors of treasure and secrets. The walls of this layer sometimes contain rare gemstones as well, which many seek out. What kind of treasure does your Tatsukoi stumble upon?Cavern Camping:
It's time to settle down for the... night? It's hard to tell what time of day it is here, as the layer is almost entirely enclosed in stone. But regardless, it's time to stop and rest! What does your Tatsukoi's camp look like? Do they have a relatively simple camp or do they prefer to go all out?

LAYER FIVE:REWARD: STORM SUPPLIESA Brewing Storm:
The fifth layer isn't called the Summit of Storms for no reason. The layer is plagued by harsh winds, snowstorms, and thunderstorms that only let up for three days a month. If one isn't well prepared for the storms, they can be deadly. How is your Tatsukoi holding up in the storms?Noxious Noxwyrms:
The fifth layer features the most prominent Noxwyrms are often seen as vicious attackers, but in reality they are just very skittish creatures. Most are scared of them due to their size and venomous bodies, and tend to try to run or yell at the sight of them. This can cause the Noxwyrm to attack out of fear however. As your Tatsukoi makes their way through the layer, they stumble upon a Noxwyrm! How do they get themselves out of this situation?Unexpected Shelter:
Due to the harsh nature of this layer, there are very few inhabitants. Among the scattered few villages, is a town known as Northchill. The town of Northchill has found its home in one of the few parts of the layer that aren’t nearly as harsh. The folks living there are kind, it is a common rest stop for those trying to make it to layer six. What does your Tatsukoi do once they make it to Northchill? Do they gather some supplies for the final stretch of their journey, or do they maybe take a moment just to relax?

LAYER SIX:REWARD: HEAVEN'S HAVERSACKOne Last Climb:
This is the final destination for those climbing the Cascades. Only about a third of those who attempt to climb these falls will ever make it to Elysium. The falls leading up to this layer are a harsh and overpowering downpour. Sharp rocks and crystals made of ice line the walls of it, making injury nearly inevitable. The storms of layer six will not spare those who try the climb either. The harsh winds can easily toss those climbing off with great ease. Can your Tatsukoi make it to the top?First Steps of Elysium:
Many who made the difficult climb to Elysium remember their first few steps in it fondly. The landscape of Elysium is a very magical sight. Beautiful greenery and iridescent crystals stretch over the entirety of the land. Crystal-clear ponds nestle themselves between the foliage. What part of the landscape is your Tatsukoi most drawn to?Dusk and Dawn:
Elysium boasts two of the most beautiful cities in the falls, the royal cities of Dawntide and Duskmoor. If your Tatsukoi had to choose on which to visit, which would they go to? Would they visit the gorgeous Botanical Archive of Dawntide, or would they prefer to visit Duskmoor's crystalline lake?---RULES:☆ You only need to complete one prompt per layer! By completing a Layer prompt, you will receive the corresponding reward to that layer. Completing any of the additional prompts will reward you with 7 gold!☆ You may only submit one piece per prompt!☆ Your prompt entry must include at least one Tatsukoi and show at least half of the main character of the image.☆ Backgrounds are required for Layer prompts!☆ The art must be colored and clean! (Lineart is not required, cleaned up sketches are ok!)☆ Unless specified otherwise, written works are allowed! 800 words minimum.☆ Layer prompts may be completed multiple times! They may be completed once per Tatsukoi. (And once per owner)☆ Layer prompts may include NPCs, but should not be done for the NPC.☆ Failure to follow these rules may result in your prompt being denied!Fill out this form to submit a prompt!

Past Prompts:

June 2023 Monthly Prompt: Show your PrideFor this months prompt, depict something your Tatsukoi takes pride in! This could be them celebrating Pride month of course, but it can also be them taking pride in one of their skills or accomplishments! You are free to interpret this prompt as you see fit!

July 2023 Monthly Prompt: For a FriendFor this prompt, all you have to do is draw another person's Tatsukoi!
Make sure you have the other person's permission before drawing them though!

August 2023 Monthly Prompt: The Great OutdoorsWe're focusing on adventure and the sights of the world! For this months prompt depict your Tatsukoi exploring the world!
This could be them going camping, hiking, or going on an actual adventure! You are free to interpret this prompt as you see fit! If you need inspiration, you can find out more about the world here!

September 2023 Monthly Prompt: Treasured MemoriesWhat is one of your Tatsukoi's most treasured memories? Is it shared with a friend or loved one? Perhaps a moment of great success?
Maybe their first climb up the falls? Or maybe just a gentle, peaceful moment... It's up to you!

October 2023 Monthly Prompt: Troubled RecollectionSomething... something is wrong. You should remember but... it's just gone. You have the feeling that a memory close to your heart has been taken from you. How do you react? How do you fathom the fact that something dear to you is no longer present?-For this prompt, your Tatsukoi has seemingly just had the memory from the last prompt (September 2023: Treasured Memories) wiped from their mind. They feel an empty space where it once was. Perhaps they even see parts of it, but with the most important bits blocked out with void. How do they cope with this void in their memory?If you did not participate in the previous prompt, how would your Tatsukoi react to having a memory dear to them taken from them? You are free to interpret this prompt as you see fit!You could draw the memory in question, but distorted, wrong, and with voids in part of it, or you could draw your Tatsukoi realizing what's been lost. Or even something entirely different, the choice is yours!

November 2023 Monthly Prompt: Book ClubLiterature is a big part of Tatsukoi society so what if they had access to modern books? Draw your Tatsukoi enjoying their (or your) favorite books! Or even better as your favorite book character!(This prompt was written by inky_draws!)

December 2023 Monthly Prompt: Midwinter GiftingsThis month's prompt is Midwinter Giftings! How is your Tatsukoi spending the holidays? Are they with friends and/or family giving gifts? Preparing a feast? Maybe they've even made their way to Northchill! During this time of year, the city has a gorgeous display of lights lining the streets, festive decor, booths selling holiday treats, and more!

January 2024 Monthly Prompt: Lingering SecretsSCOUT: "The days following that weird memory loss thing have been... troubling to say the least! There's been a bunch of people disappearing... especially in the middle layers.
It's just too many for it to just be a coincidence, don't you think? Grandpa Cyrus told me to sit still and be cautious when going out... but I know he knows something about what's going on! He's locked himself up in his study all week! Not to mention, anytime I ask about the memory loss or disappearances, he never gives me a direct answer.
But if he won't tell me what's going on, then I'll just find out myself! Come with me, won't you?"Scout has been restless ever since the mass memory loss event now known as The Echoing Blank. While most have simply lost one or two memories, some have started exhibiting symptoms of dementia. There have been several disappearances since the event as well. Many believe them to be linked to the event. Scout refuses to stand by and let things get worse, and they've invited your Tatsukoi to help!For this month's prompt, depict your Tatsukoi helping find out what's happening in the falls! They could try speaking to others about how they have been feeling since The Echoing Blank, or maybe they could look into ancient tomes to see if anything like this has happened before. Some rumor of ancient paintings hidden in the caves of layer four as well... maybe they hold some significance?Some small, strange creatures have been spotted as well that may have something to do with the memory loss! Scout has been calling them Tentacle Puppies. Prolonged exposure to one can result in smaller forms of memory loss, such as misplacing an object and forgetting what you were just about to do. You are free to include one of these creatures in your prompt as well!A reference for these creatures can be found below! You may alter their design somewhat from the reference image, but they should all have the following traits: Made primarily of black tentacles that imitate features of other animals, has up to six eyes, one mouth, roughly the size of a medium dog.

This month's prompt is Love Letters! For this prompt, draw your Tatsukoi writing or delivering a letter for someone dear to their heart! Alternatively, if you are writing for this prompt, you may write the letter itself!---RULES:☆ Each Past Prompt will award 7 gold!☆ You may only submit one piece per prompt!☆ Your prompt entry must include at least one Tatsukoi and show at least half of the main character of the image.☆ Backgrounds are encouraged but not required!☆ The art must be colored and clean! (Lineart is not required, cleaned up sketches are ok!)☆ Unless specified otherwise, written works are allowed! 500 words minimum.☆ If you do not own a Tatsukoi you may use any of the NPCs (All NPCs can be found under the NPC tab on the masterlist) or another person's Tatsukoi if they have volunteered their Tatsukoi to be used for prompts! (Check the comments below!)☆ Failure to follow these rules may result in your prompt being denied!Fill out this form to submit a prompt!