INTRO LOG: BLACK CATS & WALKING UNDER LADDERS

[hadrielmods]

Who: New arrivals and everyone else!
What: The intro log for February.
Where: The colosseum and all around the city.
When: February 10th-13th
Warnings: Fresh meat, creepy moving shadows, terrible luck, the screams of your loved ones.

Welcome to Hadriel, new friends. While waking up on the ground of a broken colosseum may not be the most pleasant arrival, you can at least find comfort in the fact that there's no giant monster immediately attempting to eat you. Plenty of the people already here will tell you that they weren't quite so lucky. But - wait. Is that something moving in the shadows, or is it just your imagination?

Of course it's not just your imagination. That would be way too easy. No, arriving along with everyone this time are wraiths, vengeful spirits that enjoy darkness, shadows, and misery. On the plus side, they won't try to kill you. On the minus side, their touch chills you and saps your energy, as well as inflicting a temporary curse of awful luck. Anything that can go wrong, will, including (and especially) things that might kill you. Wraiths are subtle and sneaky, so be sure to watch your back. That shadow isn't just a shadow.

Compounding the confusion the wraiths can cause, you just might wake up to the sound of chattering voices - only to be quite alone. A small flock of jabberjays has come through the Door as well. These genetically engineered birds are capable of mimicking entire human voices and conversations - as well as screams of terror and pain. Initially only in the arena and bringing only conversations from their world, they'll soon settle throughout the city and begin to learn the voices of those living in Hadriel. Your best friend screaming bloody murder just a street over? It could be them, or it could just be one of these lovely birds. Don't let it stress you out.

Once you've escaped the colosseum, hopefully without accidentally impaling yourself on your own weapon, feel free to go explore the rest of the city! Find a house, find a new monster, or simply scavenge for supplies. Good luck, and enjoy your stay in Hadriel!

► This log covers February 10th-13th.
► Feel free to make your own logs, as well!
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Comments

[foundafamily]

[He smiles back this time, assuming that they both know better than most that there’s more that goes into a prison. There's something nice about knowing (or thinking you know) that you're talking to someone who shares your experience.]

Ain't that the truth.

[He blinks at the unfamiliar names.]

I’m not sure if it’s either one of those, but it is a prison on an island. Didn't realize it was such a popular name.

[wormintheglass]

[She nods, and then smiles properly.]

Whatever this place turns out to be, you and I are both free in it. We should drink to that - if we had any drink.

Perhaps there are natives, settlements, people? Shall we go and search, dear heart?

[foundafamily]

Too bad. It's been too damn long since I had one.

[He slumps down a bit, disappointed. Now that it's been brought up, he can hardly think of anything that sounds nicer--but, then again, it's not like he has his wallet on him to pay for it.

He nods immediately to her suggestion, already taking a step in a wholly random direction. ...Only to pause a second later.]

It sounds... quiet. Like, no cars or crowds.

[He'd almost gotten used to the absence of those things, but it comes back to mind when she brings up looking for other people.]