hadriel_logs | Intro Log: Welcome to the Snave (snake cave)

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.
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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Hmm, I must admit, it has been rather boring here without the stir of some true Chaos. I certainly wouldn't desire to remain lackadaisical. Very well, I would most certainly accept.

[A light, airy chuckle, almost melodic in a manner.]

And to whom would I owe the honour to? Is there a dream you had in mind?

A dream? How fantastical. [He laughs.] I hardly waste my time with dreams anymore, you know.

[He only lives in nightmares these days.

Ardyn hums in consideration though, despite himself.]

There is an old king here. A dead man, actually, who goes by the name of Regis Lucis Caelum. Have you by any chance run into him before now?

But of course~ I simply meant a goal. Be it long term or short term. I find it rather interesting to aid in carrying out such desires.

[Oh, and the person Ardyn mentions brings a familiar glimmer of delight to Yukari's eyes.]

Ah, Majestic-chan~. Yes, several times. I find him rather amusing to tease and prod at. He is a rather... honourable figure. [Another delighted chuckle.] How shall I torment him, then?

[He awaits your command, My Liege.]

[Majestic-chan? Oh, Regis will not hear the end of this anytime soon.]

I'd have you do more than just tease and prod at him. He is one of a handful that have appeared in Hadriel, but come from my world; I'm rather worried that the lot of them will become complacent, and we've all very important things to tend to back in Eos.

Keep them on their toes with that sword of yours, if you don't mind terribly. Make certain they are all prepared to fight at any moment. Beyond that, I leave it to your discretion. And your entertainment.

If that sounds reasonable to you, I can give you the names of the others I know of.

So you're more than familiar with him. [Yukari had suspected as much, the way Regis was brought up specifically in this circumstance.]

I'd be delighted to keep them on their toes. [He gives a rather flambouyant twirl and a bow, an ever-delighted smirk on his face.] Consider Yukari Mishakuji to be at your service, My King.

I don't suppose one of these others would be Noct-chan, as well?

[He's only encountered Noctis once, and it was right alongside Regis. And, well, since Regis had admitted to him being his son, it certainly wasn't difficult to do the math.]

I'm quite familiar with him, yes. You could say that we do not see eye-to-eye on certain matters, though I'll spare you the boring details. Surely you don't want to be bogged down by the dramas enveloping my world as we speak.

[Drama that he's caused, but. Ah. Semantics.

When Yukari calls him King, by the Six, he almost, almost forgets what he was going to say next. How long has it been since anyone's uttered that title to him in earnest? Even Ardyn is uncertain how to feel about it.

And so he doesn't linger, instead he continues.]

Noctis is Regis' son. He's more important than the old king himself, and so yes, please give him special attention.

[A grin.]

The rest as I know them are Gladiolus Amicitia and Prompto Argentum. If there are others, they refuse to tell me, or I haven't yet seen them.

Oh, my, it seems I have met all of these. [Prompto? The Child he attempted to guide to Fear's presence for a laugh? Oh, no. That poor Child's life just got more difficult. He'd certainly be the easiest to bait.] And special notes to Noct-chan. I can certainly do that.

Very well, rest assured that they will be walking on eggshells.

Ah, but before I get too far ahead of myself. [Each King has had different rules, so he must be sure how far the boundary stretches. He folds his arms.] Death works a little differently here, by means of resurrection from Hope-chan, if you didn't know already. Despite that, do you want me to refrain from such?

[Because if not, well... He'll unleash absolute Hell in Hadriel to torment this family.]

[He tilts his head, ever so slightly. With what ease he's managed to convince this man to make life difficult for his fellow "acquaintances" from Eos!

The question he's asked is reasonable, he must admit. Limits must be set, at least where death was concerned.]

So it's the fate of everyone to live a forced existence of immortality? [He allows himself a laugh, but for some reason it lacks any real humor.] Then I suppose I should ask... Do they return with injury or impediment? Permanent damage is perhaps not preferable where Noctis is concerned. And Prompto, don't kill him. We still have business we're attending to.

["Business". Right.]

As for Gladiolus or the old king, do with them whatever you like. The latter has already tasted death once before; what's a few times more?

Au contraire, death can mean rejuvenation. I had lost my eye in an unfortunate mishap of carelessness on my own behalf. When someone suggested death to replace it, I took them up on the offer. And, well... [He flourishes a wave of a hand to his right eye, without scar nor trace of the incident.] Although, I certainly do not intend to be quite as careless in the future, it is quite the benefit should one become disabled.

[He makes sure to specifically note to not induce death on Prompto. He supposes that's fair; the child appears to be able to be easily traumatized, and if he has business, well... Might as well let the King does as he wishes.

But with the other permissions, he gives a delighted smirk. How perfectly wonderful, he has two prey he can toy with endlessly. Just imagining how to string them along is as pure bliss.]

Well, then, I shall be eternally grateful to that freedom. I'll give you my number, should you have need to contact me for any reason.

Is that so? How brave of you to offer yourself up to death, for the sake of an eye. [Brave, or foolishness? To assume so readily that whatever forces here would be so ingratiating to fix old injuries. To assume that they would always be so generous. He keeps that much to himself, regardless; it's something to contemplate for the future, though not something he would ever have to do, given his own immortality that lies outside the powers that abide over Hadriel.]

Perfect. And in turn, a proper sort of introduction is in order.

[He grins. He was given a name, but he did not give his.] My name is Ardyn Izunia. It's a pleasure to meet someone so helpful in these early days.

Well, it's hardly sacrifice when you know you'll be resurrected regardless. The worst that could have happened would have been that my eye would not have returned. Call it ambition to test the theory. I certainly had nothing else to lose.

The pleasure is mine. It's rather delightful to meet others inclined toward Chaos. The numbers are remarkably few and far between. Anyone with your goal and mindset undoubtedly has my respect.

I will ensure to keep you updated on my progress.

Intro Log: Welcome to the Snave (snake cave)

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