Intro Log: Puddle Jumpers

[hadrielmods]

Who: New arrivals and everyone else!
What: The intro log for September
Where: The colosseum and all around the city.
When: September 10th-13th
Warnings: Fresh meat, lots of rain and angry ogres

If the rain on your face isn't enough to wake you up in the colosseum, maybe the thundering footsteps and- well, thunder- is. The first thing that you may notice is that it's incredibly wet around here, with winds that could knock you over if you aren't careful and thunder that brings with it a torrent of constant rainfall.

That's all fine though, because the gods saw fit to help you out on your way in and now everyone will be waking up wearing a rain coat! These coats are a little odd, and some of them are downright silly, but we trust that you'll make do. Of course, a few of the raincoats have additional sleeves, neck holes, and entirely too many buttons as well- but hey, it's the best we could do.

Wait, what was that about thundering footsteps? Oh right, as you're navigating your new fashion choices, there are some monsters afoot who will want nothing more than to grind you into a pulp and eat you- well, if you're organic, that is. If you're not organic, then they still want to grind you to a pulp, but maybe not so much the eating part.

Ogres are from many fantasy stories, but these in particular are from the Dragon Age series. With incredible strength and stamina and massive horns, fangs, and a bloodlust for violence, these monsters won't stop until everyone around them is a blood smear on the ground. They're also not too happy about this rainfall either, so be careful not to slip in the puddles as you run away from them!

Once you've splashed around a bit, feel free to run off into the stormy abyss of our islands. 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 September 10th-13th.
► Feel free to make your own logs as well!
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Comments

[traitory]

[ His smile turns so sharp at that. He'll let out a small chuckle as he flexes his claws, looking at them idly as he thinks on it. ]

They are not beyond destruction, as I have read. I see no reason not to contemplate such a thing. [ He might look around, as if making sure no one is listening. ]

These Null, or whatever they are, are robotic in nature it seems. They apparently have...snuffed out the spark of many of these gods before. But you are not suggesting on doing the same, are you?

[ He sounds incredulous and intrigued all at once. ] Without knowing what powers these gods possess 'taking them on' as you say would be a foolish thing to do. Unless one was not to do so...alone.

[ That's not to say he isn't thinking about it, as the idea of claiming this planet for himself is rather tempting. ]

[such_a_teez]

I'm not saying anyone has to die.

[But he's certainly not against the idea.] I'm just saying that I'd rather not be under the thumb of some random cosmic force. [Tyki tilts his head, contemplating for a second before continuing.] I don't mind being beneath the right individual, but I'd rather pick who I play subordinate for rather than being the pawn of false gods. [He only believes in one god. And even then, he doesn't worship. And while he has no intention in serving anyone in seriousness, he's more than willing to play the part to get what he wants.

And he wants out of the hands of the gods already.] I never was one for organized religion. Much less when the gods take a direct role in their flock's lives.

[And then he smiles, something just shy of wicked in his expression.] They say there's strength in numbers. Perhaps they're right. But there's more strength in capable individuals, regardless of how many numbers are against them.

[traitory]

But of course. I have seen first hand what can happen when one...takes it upon themselves to be under the thumb of a higher power. [ Dear old Megatron, may he be one with the all spark, was quite literally out of his mind when Unicron's blood flowed through his veins. Let's just say Starscream has seen enough of what it can to hardly support the idea himself.

Still he'll listen to Tyki's words and chuckle a little. ] It seems we are of like mind in those regards. Having capable allies...it is quite hard to come across them in any world, let alone a place like this.

[ He does smirk there and then, his own smile sharp, as he flexes his claws again. He's actually liking Tyki more and more. But he still doesn't trust humans, regardless how like minded they were. ]

I do ever so hate incompetence, especially when it comes to getting things...done.

[such_a_teez]

Great minds, as they say.

[Tyki doesn't care if Starscream trusts humans or not. Tyki doesn't trusts humans either, they're wonderful and terrible and absolutely untrustworthy. They're weak and awful and they scramble for anything they can grab like insects. Desperate for life and wealth. Willing to trample anything in their paths as long as they get what they want.

Despite that, he loves them. As much as he hates them.]

You'd hardly be alone in that regard. Who wants to babysit their allies? [Or underlings.]

Perhaps we could be of use to each other. I'll let you know if I come across what you're searching for. And if my research on these so called gods yields any results worth having.

[traitory]

[ He'll give a smirk as he nods. Oh this is a treat, someone who might actually be of some use here. ]

Very well. I look forward to our...partnership then. If there is anything I may be of services with, then by all means, feel free to ask.

[such_a_teez]

[Tyki feels the same. In a place that so far seems full of useless people, it's good to have someone available that might actually know what they're doing. Tyki isn't going to settle down and be a good little pawn for the gods in their game. Whatever that game is. So he'll do what it takes to get ahead. No matter who that means allying with.

Or who he has to betray to get things done. No offense meant, of course. It's nothing personal. Just survival and success.]

Of course. [Tyki tilts his head, as if he was going to bow without moving his body. He finds that polite manners and false submission do well to get him ahead. Regardless of who he's trying to get ahead with.] Feel free to find me if you need me.