hadriel_logs | Event Log: Fourth Wall, Part One

Who: Everyone in the city + Fourth Wall visitors!
What: Part one of the fourth wall event, hosted by Fear, Confusion, and Delight!
Where: All around the city
When: October 24th-November 1st
Warnings: Visitors from other worlds!

If you're not from around here, you may be wondering what's going on. You've woken up out of the blue in the colosseum, or near a temple, or in one of the numerous other locations in the city. You're somewhere underground and it's dark, cold, and maybe a little unnerving.

Luckily, shortly after your arrival, the road below your feet begins to light up in a gentle, warm glow. The light points you in a set direction and, if you choose to travel that way, will lead you toward the center of the city, where there is a large gathering of others who are lost here like you, people who might know their way around a bit more, and even some of the gods who rule this place.

There are lights strung up on poles throughout the large clearing, casting a comforting glow onto the tables beneath them. The tables are abundant with lots of food that looks simply delicious- though, none of it tastes quite like it should. The tarts taste like green beans, the mashed potatoes like cheesecake, and the chocolate seems oddly reminiscent of steak. In addition, there are decorations artfully placed around the meeting point. If you see them moving, don't worry- that's probably just your imagination.

Also distributed along the tables are shot glasses, filled with a sludgy, yellow substance. If you're brave enough to consume them, they taste strongly of mint and will give you a much needed energy boost, circumventing the need to eat or sleep for a full 24 hours! After that, however, everything hits you all at once, so use them wisely. Some of you may remember these shots from our How Delightful event earlier this year!

In addition to all of the above, there are also party poppers strewn around the area. Each popper can jet out some strange objects- glitter bombs, seashells, plastic dinosaurs, maybe a live lizard or two- so be careful! Feel free to use your discretion on these, but remember to keep it small!
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Of course, you can always not travel that way. The rest of the city has plenty of places to explore- maybe you'd like to stumble in our Silent Hill zone, have a quick look around the alien orchard, or check out any of the god temples that can inspire their chosen emotion. Be careful not to get lost in the tunnels leading away from the cave- none of them can actually move you above ground, but you may run into a few monsters on the way.

For those of you who have been with us awhile, please bear with the gods while they try to adjust around these new folks! Join in on the festivities if you like, or try to orient as many of the others as you can. Start a community outreach program, start a fight club, introduce your parents to your weird cave girlfriend- nobody's judging!

Well. Some of us might be.
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Enjoy the fourth wall event at Hadriel! Once you're settled in feel free to explore the rest of the city! Find a house, find a new monster, or simply scavenge for supplies.

Fourth wall characters do not enter with phones so they cannot reach the network- however, if you'd like to handwave that they somehow got ahold of Mello's Newcomer guide to avoid the 'where am I/what is this' sort of questions, then feel free!

Good luck, and enjoy your stay in Hadriel!

► This log covers October 24th-November 1st.
► Feel free to make your own logs as well! Fourth wall characters will not have posting access, so grab an in-game friend if you wanted to do anything separate from the main log.
► Fourth wall characters will be in the city for at least one week, though they can stay for longer. The party will go on throughout the entire week, thanks to Delight's boundless energy!
► Please put your character's name and open/closed in the subject line of your starters!

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That information is irrelevant here.

[The rank she once held has been stripped from her, along with a great deal more. Maketh stands perfectly still, watching him with open suspicion. He's a general, an officer born and bred, and a dangerous opponent. Much like his father was in her day. They were classmates once, but hardly on the same level. Maketh had done her best to avoid Brendol in the Academy. His enemies had shown a strange tendency to die in training accidents.

For the moment, she possesses the advantage. The terrain is unfamiliar to him and unless the gods have meddled further than expected, Hux is currently without allies.

Well, she'd best keep it that way.]

I could mention great deal more than that if I pleased, but who has the time?

[She says it mildly. Politics is a game. Play to win, soldier.]

We ought to clarify something, General. Shall we be honest, or must I continue insulting your parentage?

I disagree. Either you're hiding something or you're ashamed of your record. That makes it of interest to me.

This may not be our galaxy but we are of the Empire. That does not change no matter the circumstances.

[He speaks only in terms of the Empire though. He has no particular loyalty to Palpatine's memory. He clasped his hands behind his back but he didn't lower his guard, looking at her closely.

He knew how things worked in the Empire- it was kill or be killed. One did not advance through the ranks without blood on their hands. It was a lesson his father had taught him well throughout his life.

It occurred to him could be a Rebel sympathizer, a traitor to the Empire, though he took pleasure in knowing that anything she might do back in their galaxy or here would be in vain.

The Empire would always be stronger than that and it would always endure.]

You can insult him all you wish. I'm not exactly inclined to defend his honor. But by all means, continue.

[Clever just like the other one, isn't he? Maketh smiles. It's not a very nice expression.]

It was determined I had failed in my duties. A point was made.

[The point required her death, along with those of her sub-commanders. The Empire is an efficient machine. Weakness is purged with all due haste, and with enough of a show to remind the survivors of where they ought to stand.]

Do as you wish in this place. I will not hinder your movements. But move against the people here in any way and you will discover exactly how many tools I have at my disposal.

[She inclines her head politely.]

A friendly warning, of course.

You were executed or left to the Rebels to destroy.

[It's not a question and there is no sympathy in his expression. The Emperor and his Imperial commanders did not tolerate failure. Darth Vader was a cautionary tale told to even young Armitage as to what happened to Imperial officers who failed or betrayed the Empire.

He held to those same ideals and they were instilled in each officer who served the First Order.]

You don't understand, you're not dictating terms here no matter what you claim to have at your disposal.

You failed the Empire and should you prove a hindrance I will be more than happy to remind you the lesson you seem to have forgotten when you were disposed of. I am Tarkin's successor but I'm not as...forgiving as he was.

As was expected.

[It is the way of things. Clearly that much has remained the same.

This time, Maketh actually laughs. It's a soft sound, gentle in its mocking. If he doesn't understand his position here, then he will very soon. He's a smart man, just like his father. Quite unfortunate, really. But part of Maketh - a part she prefers to keep locked away - feels a bit of a thrill at the thought of a challenge. Not a fight with fists and guns, but a game. A real game.]

Oh, but the Empire is not here. Remember your training, General, lest you be outmaneuvered. It's quite simple. I hold the advantage here. Perhaps you will wrestle it from me but --

[She inclines her head ever so slightly.]

I do believe the Jedi would enjoy having words with you. Something to look forward to.

Is that what you think? The Empire isn't simply a bureaucracy and it's not even the military and fleets of star destroyers. As long as I am here, so is the Empire.

[Oh this was going to be interesting. Hux took his duty as heir to the Imperial legacy very seriously and he had overcome great odds before. This would just be another challenge.

He would take pleasure in destroying her bit by bit.]

Jedi? [That is a surprise considering by his time the Purge had been fairly effective. He only knew of one surviving Jedi and Luke Skywalker would actually pose a problem.

But they weren't invincible, even the Skywalkers.]

Before you throw your lot with the Rebel Alliance and the Jedi, I will give you one last offering.

[He leaned in close, his smirk cruel and cold. His voice was quiet but firm as he spoke, he wanted to make sure she understood.]

The Rebellion, their hope for a New Republic- it's all in vain. They fought so valiantly, they gave up so much, and endured so much loss only for me to destroy their hopes and dreams once and for all in one blow. It was truly a spectacular sight for the entire galaxy to behold.

I will let that be something for you to consider for now.

[He stepped way with a smirk. She may not believe him but he had watched the New Republic perish nonetheless. He had held more power in his hands than even Palpatine could have imagined.]

[The Empire has fallen by his time. The other Hux confirmed it. He serves what rose in the aftermath. Whatever its ends, it bears a variation of the Imperial crest.

Things change, but only so much.

Maketh schools her face into a vague smile. Let him wonder what she has planned. And there are contingencies. She's not a fool.]

Of course, General. Enjoy the party. Try not to let anything eat you.

[He'll have to be dealt with, and soon.]

[He wonders what his other self had told her but either way, he would find out in due time.

He had already learned a few things, however- she didn't seem to know about Alderaan or the Hosnian System just yet. Tarkin hadn't fired the Death Star.

But, that would be an interesting story for another time.]

I believe I'll manage though I appreciate your concern.

[Maketh gives him a sarcastic little wave. Maybe he'll drink some of Delight's awful shots and give himself a hangover. Oh, she hopes he'll do that. She's just petty enough to enjoy the thought of it.] Of course you will.

[He still has no intention of tasting anything here just yet, so she would have to be disappointed.

He waved her hand in a dismissive gesture, something he had learned from countless hours of watching holos of Tarkin doing the same.]

That will be all.

Event Log: Fourth Wall, Part One

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