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!

Comments

[quacked]

[ Duck nods, only a little disappointed he apparently won't be coming across any awesome lazer riffles around here any time soon. Still, he follows obediently, putting his gun back in the back of his pants. ]

I'm Duck. What's your name?

[manofmettle]

Danse. [It's not like people could be picky about their names in the Commonwealth, but "Duck"? He might ask the kid later if it's that's a nickname.

Right now, priorities. Get Duck to safety. Explain the situation. Duck has a gun of his own and the kid didn't freak out with the snake; points to some familiarity with violent situations, which gives Danse some assurance that the kid might be able to take the news of his new prolonged stay in Hadriel.]

Duck, you've been kidnapped and brought to a city called Hadriel that's far from your home. Your movements will not be restricted; you can walk around the city, talk to people, find food and clothes and even pursue your own interests. But you won't be able to leave this city.

[quacked]

[ Rather than being confused or even surprised by this news, Duck just nods, frowning a little. This isn't his first kidnapping rodeo. All of what Danse is saying is very familiar. ]

Was it the Technicians? That brought me here?

[manofmettle]

[Huh. Surprise after surprise. Danse raises an eyebrow at Duck.] No. There's an artifact here known simply as the Door. It's the item that's responsible for dragging people away from their homes. It was activated by one of the last surviving beings in Hadriel, and has been functioning on its own ever since.

[quacked]

Oh. I gueess it took me away from the Box, and... [ He trails off, wondering, then asks hesitantly: ] Would - Do you think any of my friends would be here?