Intro Log: Rock This City

[hadrielmods]

Who: New arrivals and everyone else!
What: The intro log for January
Where: The colosseum and all around the city.
When: January 10th-14th
Warnings: New folks, rockin' dudes made of rock, and collectible friends!

This time, it's different.

There's no cave, no stone walls looming up around you and overhead, no stifling air or artificial light- not that you'd appreciate it, seeing as to how you've probably never been here before. And still, when you land facefirst on the dirt ground of the colosseum, you may not quite appreciate all the improvements and steps we've had to take to get here- after all, you're still surrounded by strangers in a crumbling city on an alien planet in the middle of nowhere.

Oh, and you're being attacked by Earth Elementals. These creatures are tall, between seven to ten feet, and made of solid rock, capable of punching through all the squishy bits of you- and for whatever reason, they definitely want to start punching. They're incredibly strong and, seeing as to how they're enchanted alive and have no internal organs, they're very difficult to kill.

But don't let that scare you off. For all the collectors in you, you can also find a very special array of beanie babies all scattered at the ground at your feet. Do you know that some of these things will be worth a lot of money someday? Better find the rarest one and stockpile it while you can! You might run into the rainbow crab, the platypus, or the sought-after bald eagle, or many more! Be sure to never take the tag off and never ever let anyone play with them so they don't lose value.

Once you've got your kids' college fund squared away, it's time to start exploring! You can explore the rest of the city! Find a house, a new monster, a project to help with, or simply scavenge for supplies. Good luck, and enjoy your stay in Hadriel!

► This log covers January 10th-14th.
► Feel free to make your own logs as well!
► All characters arrive with phones that have network communication and the newbie guide installed.
► Please put your character's name and open/closed in the subject line of your starters!

Comments

[stonebird]

"No and it might work in my favor." few men wish to wed a woman already spoiled - as it is so elegantly called on Westeros.

"I did more than endure. With Winterfell reclaimed, we took my husband prisoner." she gives Maglor a tiny smile, "He had a cruel habit of not feeding his dogs before a hunt. They had gone seven days without even a morsel to eat. I let them into the same cell as their once Master."

[bythewaves]

He smiles, sharp and dangerous.

"Clever girl." He praises. "Well executed."

[stonebird]

"They are loyal to us now. I see them fed regularly and I have had no trouble from them." Sansa takes it upon herself to visit the kennels - just to make sure they are rewarded. They could have attacked her that day, but they didn't. They saved their hunger and anger for the one responsible.

[bythewaves]

"Good." He hums. "They will be loyal companions to you if you have their heart."

[stonebird]

"We treat our hounds with respect at Winterfell. My father would have no less." and it's cruel to do otherwise. Sansa wipes at her eyes a bit.

"Ramsay was a monster to everyone. I will not ask you to show restraint if ever he shows his face here."

[bythewaves]

"Good" he hums.

"Because I would not grant him any."

[stonebird]

"You...do not feel differently about me?" and there is perhaps her silliest fear.

[bythewaves]

He cups her face in his hands and meets her eyes.

"No, never. Why would I? Sansa, such a violation of body and soul would kill one of us. That you survived is a wonder."

[stonebird]

Tears well in her eyes almost immediately. Jon does not see her as different - she is still his little sister. It does her heart good to know Maglor - the uncle of her heart - feels the same.

"I wouldn't give him that pleasure. I have survived through desperation and stubbornness."

[bythewaves]

"Good girl."

He smiles at her proudly.

"You do your family proud, I am sure. You have learnt your lessons so well."

[stonebird]

"No one should learn a lesson that way." she holds onto him, gaze distant, haunted, "I understand why it would kill you."

[bythewaves]

"No." He agrees softly.

"But you survived, and you are stronger for it, and Sansa, I am so proud."

[stonebird]

"...and I'm back with you." she blushes and gives him a small, happy smile, "I celebrate that the most."

[bythewaves]

"You are, and safe here" He smiles at her.