Intro Log: A Stinging Letdown

[hadrielmods]

Who: New arrivals and everyone else!
What: The intro log for May
Where: The colosseum and all around the city.
When: May 10th-16th
Warnings: Monsters. Newbies. Disappointment.

You awaken rather unceremoniously, finding yourself on the hard ground of a large arena, a stone ceiling stretching high above you. Welcome to Hadriel, newcomer, we hope you enjoy your stay in our lovely cave city. This may be a little more difficult to do than expected, considering the monsters.

Yes, it looks as though a few manticores arrived along with you - and they woke up before you, because that's just how your luck is going today. These creatures are large, about the size and shape of a lion, and not very attractive. In fact, they're a bit like a collection of spare parts - the body of a lion, the wings of a bat, the face of a human, and the tail of a scorpion. And that tail's not just for show. If their lion claws don't get you, that tail might shoot a poisonous spine that will paralyze you, leaving you defenseless and all ready to be eaten. Good times!

But wait! There's more! Starting to feel like you might need a stiff drink? Throughout the arena, you can also find a number of very interesting-looking bottles of liquor. Give one a try, if you dare - or if you just really need to drink your misery away. And that'll be your very first lesson in the disappointment of Hadriel - because though they taste the way they're supposed to, each and every one of these bottles of liquor has become non-alcoholic. Yikes.

Hopefully you can recover from that heart-crushing disappointment. 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 May 10th-16th.
► Feel free to make your own logs as well!
► All characters arrive with phones that have network communication and the newbie guide installed.
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Comments

[armcollector]

Yeah, I mean... We'll be covering more ground if we split up. And I don't think I need you to pick out my clothes for me anymore, Dad. Who knows, maybe we'll find untold riches if we really comb this place.

[Taako's not the only one always looking to make some quick bucks.]

But yeah, priority one: get some idea of what we're dealing with, here. Subpriority one: clothes and weapons for Magnus.

[pocketspa]

Well jeez, sorry you couldn't even find your pants from the sword I lent you in good confidence you'd give it back.

[He'll stop making jokes about it eventually but he's bitter over stupid shit, like always.]

But uh... yeah, I mean, that works out. Sooooo... figure shit out, regroup in a couple hours with an idea of what the fuck to do about all this?

[armcollector]

Can't hear you talk about my failures over us splitting the party! We're doing this thing! Woo!

[This man is in his thirties.]

Bye! Bye Taako! Bye!!!

[He is just rapidly walking backwards and waving he's outta here he's gonezo he's makin' like a tree and fucking off.]

[pocketspa]

Oh, yeah, run away! Run away from you losing my valuable shit! That was the con of the century and now I can't even billow my cape away from you because, because your nakedness keeps robbing me of everything I love!

[He makes a show of rolling his eyes and waving Magnus off before finally turning his back on him WITHOUT THE DRAMATIC CAPE SWEEP HE WANTED, HUFFS. But he'll keep up his end of the bargain and scout. Maybe he can even find something decent to eat in this mess.]