Intro Log: Rock This City

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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

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

Yes. As long as I don't get smashed.

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

Just don't slow down.

[She turns towards the next closest exit and runs, dodging a golem and jumping over a pile of the stuffed animals littering the arena.]

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

[Well, she knows what she's doing, at least. Swift might not be quite so agile, but he managed not to lose her at least.]

This happens quite a bit, doesn't it?

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

[Jo doesn't stop running for the now-visible arch, but she does glance back to answer the question.]

New monsters show up every month or so.

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

Wonderful. [That seems...frequent, but he can worry about that later, when they're safe.]

Is it usually this frantic?

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

[Jo would rather it was like, every six months, but oh well.]

Sometimes the monsters set fires instead of throwing rocks.

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

So yes. [It just keeps getting better and better.]

I'll save the rest of the questions for when we make it out of here.

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

Yeah.

[Waiting is a good idea. Jo speeds up to get past one of the golems and turns into the archway, blinking as her eyes struggle to adjust to the relative darkness.]

Still with me?

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

Yes. A little out of breath, but still here.

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

[Jo ducks into the hallways that lead out into the streets and stops a few turns in.]

We should be safe for now.

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[swiftlet]

[He wants to ask "are you sure" but that's probably insulting--of course she;s sure. Or at least she seems like she's sure.]

Alright. Thank you for your help. I do appreciate it, although I don't think I'm in a position to return the favor.

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

[She waits a moment before walking again, leading Swift out onto the streets.]

I just help. [She doesn't expect things in return.]

You have your phone?

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

[He appreciates the pause, and takes the time offered to catch his breath and then they're outside and he's not sure how much better that is.]

I'm sorry, my what?

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

Oh. [Not everyone knows. Jo digs into her bag and pulls her own phone out.]

This. It's a phone.

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

Oh. Yes, I have that. What is it for?

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

Talking to people mostly. It has some other uses.

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

Convenient. [Especially for humans who couldn't just think at each other. Or share breath. Still, he'd never seen one before, and he fished his out of his pocket and stared at it for a bit, finding it just as arcane as he had the first time.]

I guess it's not as strange as I thought, then.

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

There's a list of everyone who's here on it. [If he asks, she'll show him, otherwise she'll let him find it on his own. Probably.]

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

That could be good to know. I'll have to play with it later and see what I can find. [He's already asked her for enough right now.]

I'm sorry, I don't think I ever asked your name.

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

There wasn't really time. [She shrugs and holds out her hand for a shake.]

I'm Jo. Welcome to Hadriel.

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

Swift. And I would say thank you, but I'm not sure yet if that's something to be thankful for.

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

It's a mixed bag. Do you need anything to get started?

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

I don't know, I've never done this before. What would you say I'd need?

Re: 2

[knifecollecting]

Somewhere to stay is important. There's a time when both suns are in the sky that it's too hot to be outside.

Re: 2

[swiftlet]

I can certainly understand that.

[A brief pause while he tries not to get his hopes up on the next question]

Do you know if there are any other hara about? I shouldn't be too far from them if there are.