hadriel_logs | Intro Log: Rock This City

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!

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[Tucker's scrolling through the network on his own phone, trying to pin down how long he's been gone, when the other phone appears. He sees something briefly reflected in his screen, glances up, and there it is.

If he had time to think it through, he'd likely let it fall, just because you never know and also whoever threw it should face some consequences, probably, but there isn't time for that level of introspection. And anyway, it's just reflex; after a lifetime of stealing things and a several-years'-time of smuggling them, his hands are pre-programmed to snatch anything falling toward them.

So basically, he's minding his own business, and suddenly he's got two phones. Score?

Tucker glances up, squinting even behind his sunglasses.]

Somebody piss you off on the network, or were you just feeling generous?

[ Vax finds himself at the edge of the roof in time to see the man below look up, two odd boxes in hand — there's a quick sigh of relief to know that it hadn't conked him in the head, and he shifts to jump down, landing with a flutter of cloak and feather. ]

Neither, mostly. [ The only "network" he knows of is the Clasp's, and there's a wry grin. ] Wrong way around, too; I'm pretty sure I've pissed off the folks in a certain network. I've not been able to find them, though, so — I'm guessing you're talking about a different one.

[ He gestures with his hand to the strange box, the one he hadn't thrown. ] I found one in my pocket, but I'm not sure what it is. Are they very valuable, then?

[Tucker squints again, and not because of the sun this time. Nice landing, bro, but what the hell are you talking about.]

Nah dude, I'm talking about the internet kind. Who'd you piss off though? Was it here?

[Guy looks kind of elfy, but not too elfy. Still, sometimes elves are out of the loop on the whole technology thing. Probably something to do with living practically forever. Or maybe this one's from an old-timey world? Whatever. It's too bad money's not a thing here, because he could totally lie and say the phone is worth a lot. He's not quite a dick enough to leave someone without any communication, though. Not quite.]

It's a phone. You talk into it, and other people hear you. Like a walkie-talkie? Or uh... what's the name. That spell Harlan's always using. Message, maybe? Hell if I know.

[Please know about magic and/or 80s tech.]

[ Message. He knows that! The understanding dawning on his face quickly gets replaced by confusion, and he looks down at the "phone". ]

I've heard of Message, yeah. My friend imbued it into my earring, so my friends and I can all talk. You're telling me that this [ and he holds it up ] has the same properties? I just need to speak into it?

[ And then he waves his hand, frowning still. There are so many things he doesn't understand here. ] I'm not- too sure what the internet is? But no, I've not pissed off anyone here. [ A pause, thinking, before he adds cheekily: ] Yet. There's always time though, ey?

[Oh thank god. Someone else who knows about magic and shit. And that "yet". He likes this dude.]

Yeah, always time for that. And it's easier than not, in this place. Just wait.

[But yeah, about the phone-]

You speak into it, but you have to press buttons first. Here. [He demonstrates, turning the screen on and pointing out the different icons.]

This one lets you pick letters to spell words, this one lets you use your voice, and this one- [shit how does he explain videos?] Uhhhh it shows the other person what you're doing? It's like a picture but it moves.

[This is worse than explaining movies to Delight. At least Delight knew what a phone was.]

Intro Log: Rock This City

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hey it's a valid question tho!!

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