Intro Log: Welcome to the Snave (snake cave)

[hadrielmods]

Who: New arrivals and everyone else!
What: The intro log for March
Where: The colosseum and all around the city.
When: March 10th-15th
Warnings: Snakes! Snakes! It's a snake!

Good morning, new arrivals! Or, well, it's probably morning. The sun is up, anyway. Okay - not the sun, but that ball of light at the top of the cave that functions as the sun, anyway. Whatever. The point is you've woken to find yourself on the floor of Hadriel's colosseum. You may be wondering where you are and what you're doing here, but what you should be wondering is how fast you need to run to get away from a three-headed snake.

You're not the only one who just woke up. Also to be found in the arena, angry and confused, are Runespoors - large three-headed snakes. Only one of the heads is venomous, but all of them are perfectly willing to take a bite out of you if you get too close - or if you annoy it. If you're lucky, an attacking Runespoor may distract itself via infighting between the three heads, giving you time to run. If not, well, let's just hope you can fight off all three heads at once!

But that's not the only thing you might find. Also scattered around the colosseum floor are what look like tasty snacks. Popsicles, cheese, even toast! Unfortunately, if you get hungry and take a bite, you will quickly discover that each and every one of these is actually soap. So that's great. Maybe the Door thinks everyone needs to shower more? You can also find a few that actually look like soap, and if you're really lucky, you might stumble across the rare and coveted 'pile of baby hands' soap.

With luck, you didn't get eaten by a snake or accidentally eat a piece of soap. Once you find your way out of the colosseum there's plenty of other distractions. Feel free to go 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 March 10th-15th.
► 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!

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[souveraine]

[Anne is slowly becoming accustomed to life in Hadriel. She had finally changed her court gown for more practical clothes though they still felt strange to her. Today she wore a pair of jeans and a loose sweater, her hair pulled back into a loose braid.

She was sure that she looked nothing like a queen of France in such clothes and walking through the city carrying bags from a supply run to the stores. But she still paused as she saw someone wandering through the streets, shifting the bags in her arms.]

You seem lost, monsieur. Are you newly arrived?

[starspangled]

You could say that.

[steve smiles at her, altering his course so that he's walking in her direction.]

Need any help with that?

[it only takes a step or two for him to be sure that he didn't know her before. there's no time like the present to make a new friend - all his friends might be new, for all steve knows.]

[souveraine]

Well, welcome then. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. I've only been here a short time, but I know how disorienting it can be.

[It was still disorienting for her but she had found her footing at least with the help of friends.]

Oh thank you, you're most kind. [She gratefully handed over a couple of the bags, glad for the help.]

I'm Anne, by the way. It's a pleasure to meet you, despite our circumstances here.

[starspangled]

I'm Steve, and the pleasure's mine.

[his smile is warm, genuine. steve's remembering one of the good things about the cave - the people. he met his share of nice people here, helpful people. looks like that much hasn't changed.]

It takes some getting used to. I was actually here before, for a long time.

[and now it feels like a long time ago. he looks around slowly and wonders if as much time has passed here. the cave was always weird like that.]

Where're you headed?

[souveraine]

Not far, just over to the spire there! [She pointed, hoping it wasn't too far for him.]

It must be difficult to go home only to come back here. Were you able to return home for a long time at least? [She frowned softly, thoughtful. She wondered if she would remember anything that happened here if she returned to France. She hoped so, she had learned so much even in such a short time.]

Would you like to stay for tea? I found some that tastes like rose and lavender, it helps me sometimes when I long for home.

[starspangled]

[there's not really any place in the cave that's too far for him, not anymore.]

Yeah, a really long time. [shockingly long, three-quarters of a century. the world changed so much, it's almost a comfort to see how much of this place is the same. steve stops scanning the landscape to smile at her.] I wouldn't want you to go to any trouble.

[but it does sound nice.]

[souveraine]

It's no trouble at all, it's nice to have company for tea. Please, make yourself at home.[She smiled as she lead the way into the apartment, setting the bags on the table.]

What is your home like, if you don't mind me asking? I love hearing about where others are from.

[She moved into the kitchen to start the water boiling for tea, glad that she had been practicing making tea.]