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!

► This log covers September 10th-13th.
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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ Ruby's tearing up in a dramatic way over that comment. ]

Oh my gosh. Doritos are great. I miss them too!!

[ Yeah, she likes you already Deputy. ]

There isn't a good reason for these questions. I'm just curious?

Cool Ranch or Nacho?

[Answer wisely or they can't be friends. ]

Sweets are fine I guess. There used to be a candy store with hundreds of flavors of salt water taffy back home. It closed though.

[Because the owners were murdered by a cult.]

Nacho. Always nacho.

[Ruby closes her eyes and nods to herself. Yes, it has to be nacho. There's no other way. ]

Aw damn, what a shame. Could have made a lot of business like that. Kids like me would pay anything for good candy.

[That's unfortunate...those murderers...! ]

Nacho? And then your fingers are orange and it gets all over your clothes.

[WRONG ANSWER.]

There's not much in the way of candy here, sorry to disappoint you further.

That's a small price to pay to eat..SOMETHING DELICIOUS!

[Ruby puts her arms to her chest and stands proudly. Nacho lover all the way.]

It's okay. We can always have food that might be weird? That's an option isn't it?

[Definitely. ]

To be fair, some of the weird food may actually be candy. I haven't tried it all.

I did bite into something that I thought was a pear and it tasted like a grapefruit though. So who knows with this place.

That's just asking for a disaster. I'm just saying.

[Never a dull moment in hadriel. Ruby's never going to know what to expect down here. ]

Hearing that doesn't fill me with much hope!! We'll have to make do somehow. I suppose.

Believe me I know. I'm afraid of picking up an apple and having it taste like fish or something.

I could lie to you and say it's all great, but I'm a terrible liar and I think you'd notice.

That's leaving me with a nasty mental image. I hope you know that.

[Ruby's eyes narrow and she frowns.]

Hm, you're right. I think I'd notice that something's up. I mean, I can be stupid but I'm not that stupid!!!

I'm the one who might be eating fish apples, so who's the real victim here?

[He's almost forgotten at this point that they're looking for a dog. Back to the hunt!]

We'll see what kind of nasty snacks your dog found. Maybe there's donut flavored dog bones or something.

[ There's the sound of a dog barking in the distance. ]

Did you hear that? I think he's nearby somewhere.

[ Ruby starts checking the area for any signs of footprints with Deputy.]

Keep an eye out buddy!

[He whistles on the off chance the dog responds. Though that never seemed to work at home, dogs always know that's the sound that means they have to go back home and stop sniffing fence posts or eating deer poop.]

See? Told ya he wouldn't be far.

[He did not say anything of the sort, but he's glad the dog is probably okay.]

Does he have a collar? You might wanna leash him up so he doesn't run off again.

Yeah, he's got one. Smart thinking Deputy.

[Ruby takes note of it and she'll tie him up when the time is right. A single dog runs up to them, looking almost fearful for his life.

In his mouth is a single piece of scrap meat. He's Hungry. ]

Whatever you do, please don't eat that. It could be nasty!

[Pratt kneels down with his hand outstretched.]

C'mere pup. Let's go get you some real food instead of whatever that is.

[He does glance all around, in case the dog is running from something that could be a threat. Monsters, people who hate dogs, whatever. ]

I know where there's some cans of beef stew with your name on it.

Yea, I'm down! [Ruby shakes her head and hand gestures towards the dog. Zwei drops the piece of strange meat on the ground. He seems sad for a bit and looks at Deputy expecting FOOD.]

I know you're hungry dude. Can you wait a few minutes? Be a good boy and Deputy will hook you up with a great meal!

[She gently pats the dog on the side. ]

Don't worry bud, I got your back.

[See all them little pouches on his belt? Can never be too prepared, he's got snacks. He unpeels a granola bar and offers it to the dog.]

We'll get you some real jerky, this is just to tide you over.

[Pratt peers all around them, trying to figure out the best store to find some decent doggo snacks. This is the best thing he's done since he's been here. Yay for saving dogs!]

This way.

Intro Log: Puddle Jumpers

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