hadriel_logs | Intro Log: Puddle Jumpers

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!

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You would? Oh, wonderful!

[she beams. Margaery loves making friends and she feels that Ephemera will be a particularly good one. He's intelligent, easy to talk to, and he seems non-judgmental, all qualities she values]

I would love to, as soon as this wretched weather comes to and end and you get yourself settle back in.

Sure. I could use something fun, [ Ephemera admits. Something that doesn't way so heavily on his head. Getting drinks with good company fits the bill just fine. ] You ever had tequila?

Then I'll do my best to be fun. [but she gets the feeling that she won't always have to be with Ephemera, which is nice for a woman who was raised to be pleasing at all times] No, I can't say that I have.

Then it'll be...what'd they call it? A learning experience. [ Ephemera grins. Tequila is his favorite. He's been told he has no taste. ]

I like those. [a pause] What is tequila?

Alcohol. Really strong alcohol.

[ Otherwise known as the best thing in the world. ]

Then I'll have to try it with you and Drake. I must confess, though, I've never had anything stronger than wine.

[so this will be an adventure]

[ Ephemera's one good eyebrow goes up. ]

Well, this'll definitely be interesting. Drake can probably make you something a little milder, if you want. He's good at that stuff.

Perhaps milder would be best? At least to start off with. [she's also never been drunk before. grandmother discouraged such things and even if she hadn't, watching Cersei Lannister drink and drink herself into oblivion would've put her off]

Probably, [ Ephemera agrees. ] The hangover will kick your ass if you're not ready for it. Believe me, I know. We drank a lot in the military.

People drank a lot in King's Landing, too. [she says wryly] I've never had a hangover, but after observing my goodmother I can't say that I would like to have one.

How long were you in the military?

See, that's smart.

[ Ephemera shrugs. ]

Eleven years. Joined up the moment I turned eighteen.

I always did pride myself on my intelligence.

That's a long time. Did you enjoy it or was it better than the other options available?

Hell yeah.

[ Ephemera is quick, but he's never been the smartest guy in the room. It's important. ]

Both, I guess? The war sucked, but I liked being a soldier. Wasn't smart enough to go to college or anything, so there you go.

[she'd disagree about him not being smart enough to go to college, but she'll keep that to herself for now]

I've heard that being a soldier can provide structure. In an ideal world, at least.

Maybe in that ideal world.

[ He shrugs. ]

Most people just wanna survive, right up until they find something to believe in. Then they're dangerous.

[she nods]

There's nothing more dangerous--or more blind--than a man with something to believe in.

Yeah.

[ He gives her a little smile. ]

Most dangerous thing in the whole universe.

[ They should know. ]

[she smiles back]

Among the most foolish, too.

[they certainly would]

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