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.
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Comments

[krangke]

(It's not really something Arya can mess up easily. She can't really even break the flashlight by doing it so Newt watches rather passively. He knows she'll do it. She's a clever girl and this is an easy task.

Yet when she accomplishes it and looks so proud, the swell of pride inside of him is completely authentic and not at all dwindled by the fact that it had been an easy task. Maybe it was to him, he realized, but this was still such a hugely different world to her that of course it would seem a big deal.

He beams right back at her and it's probably the first time in ages he's looked like that.

This is precisely why he likes Arya so much. She's his favorite. He reaches out and ruffles her hair, grinning.)

That was bloody magnificent. You're a natural.

(He removes his hand and pops his head down into his hand, still grinning.)

And now you know how to take care of your flashlight. Just never be frightened if suddenly the light doesn't come on. All that means is your batteries died and you need new ones. Just like needing new horses sometimes.

[whichend]

[ Newt's smile is genuine, and that makes Arya feel happier than any flashlight ever could. She hopes Newt can hold onto the feeling, let it guide him through whatever else is going through his mind. Plus, she's glad she can take care of her flashlight, as Newt said. The light was a gift, and Arya doesn't take gifts lightly. ]

I will keep it full of energy. [ She promises, earnestly. ] Thank you for teaching me.