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!
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Comments

[deceiving_is_believing]

Oh, really? That's an impressive skill set right there. Gotta admire the dedicated.

[He pauses for a moment, casually fiddling with the zipper on the corner of his hoodie. He's actually contemplating if he could totally sidestep this guy's question on his by changing the subject.

....But given Ardyn's dedication to not allowing to let him casually sidestep yet, he.... doesn't really think it'll work. Alright, new game plan.]

Alright, I guess I have to tell you mine then. My mom kept a magic book in her attic, apparently it belonged to my great, great grandfather who practiced magic in secret. One of his spells fucked up and now, every generation, the first born inherits some sort of ability. My mom wasn't magic, but she carried it in her bloodline. And, well, I'm an only child, so...

[He's totally lying through his teeth. Possibly the most honest thing in that was my mom had a book. But that's it.]

[daemonized]

[He looks at him for a moment, questioningly. Whether or not he actually buys it is up for debate, but- ah. Well, he supposes it doesn't really matter, in the end.

An idle question, then, to see how complex of a web he's willing to weave if it is a lie.]

And is magic commonplace in your world?

[deceiving_is_believing]

[Shit, he wasn't expecting an interrogation. Truth is, he's not keen on weaving his lies carefully together. He just kind of makes it up as he goes along.

He gives a casual shrug.]

Not as much as it used to be. It's kind of a dying art. I can't say I've met anyone else like me.

[Totally more lies. All of it.]

[daemonized]

[And Ardyn just keeps going, dubious and amused all the same.]

And what other sorts of magic exists, along with yours? And is yours exclusive to your family line only?

[deceiving_is_believing]

[He might be panicking a little bit, but he's not showing it. Casual grins all the way. What was the lie he started with again?]

Oh, y'know, the interesting stuff. Some can disappear, another can turn people to stone. [Both are true, and he figures it's okay to mention such since they aren't here.] And, yea, mine's totally exclusive.

[daemonized]

[Lie upon lie -- how long can he keep up, for how long can he keep track? Ardyn could do it easily, but he's had centuries upon centuries of experience.]

And is there a method to "casting" this magic, for the lack of a better term? In my world, magic exists, but it delegated to only a very select few. Most are ignorant of the art.

[deceiving_is_believing]

[Oh, finally something he can tell the truth on!]

It's done with my eyes. The first bunch of times it happened on accident, it's triggered by a desire. I admit, shifting appearance the first time really freaked me out.