[JANUARY INTRO LOG | WORLD TWO]

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Who: All coven members, especially new folk!
Where: In and around the new world’s apartment building where the coven is staying, as well as the rest of Shehui
When: Day 160
Open/Closed: Open to All
IMPORTANT: While some prompts are newbie exclusive, all characters can tag this intro log!

How did you get into this building? This apartment room? What the fuck is going on? Let's refer back to this page for a semi in-depth, wow so detailed, explanation of your current situation. You'll also have a letter slipped under your door with some explanation about your whole coven situation, as well as info that explains you have magic now! And yet what kind of magic is conveniently left out. Are you up to speed? Great. Now, here's the question of the hour: what are you going to do about all this? A ▢ If you're the sensible sort and want to explore your new digs before slinking around Shehui, you're in luck! You've got easy access to your apartment, and it's luckily not on lockdown right now. Feel free to check out your room, raid the fridge -- oh, and saying hello to your roommates should also be on your to-do list. B ▢ Let's say that hanging out with these people is a little overwhelming...that's fine! There are plenty of things to do in the apartment building without interacting with roomies! There are vending machines to prop up, a leisure floor that contains a totally vacant air hockey table and a nice garden to relax in. C ▢ But ah, there's also venturing outside! Out front is the job board, which is a nice place to hit up if you're looking to add to your currently fat but depleting credit account. The problem is that the jobs are currently disappearing quickly, and those around you aren't giving you such nice looks. This apartment building is a known problem area at this point, and your signet doesn't do anything to settle their fears.

D ▢ With new year's week coming to an end, the residents of Shehui are feeling more celebratory than somber now. A lot of businesses are closed in order to enjoy themselves and ring in the new year the right way. A lot of restaurants and bars are currently offering specials, from free drinks to cheap food in order to pull in the holiday crowd. If you're looking to meet people and socialize in Shehui, this is the best way to do it. E ▢ Also because it's the post holiday season, stores are trying to push out the rest of their overstock merch. One item of note that's being peddled quite often is a cell phone. From tiny flip phones to the latest Orange product, cellphones are a necessity in this modern society. Get yours right now and begin texting right away! There are a few social apps that are installed, so you might be lucky enough to connect with another coven member! They also have Redmolar capability, which will automatically allow you to text those with phones in the area. Maybe send some mysterious stranger texts? F ▢ While you're hustling around Shehui, you may realize that the telepathic messages get stronger -- perhaps the new coven members are near? In general, you may be subject to telepathic messages about current Shehui goings on, random thoughts or requests to meet up at so-and-so location. A.K.A. let's utilize that telepathy...it may not last forever! G ▢ Because the week of remembrance is still going on, flowers are littering the streets, though most of them are dead. Bunches of flowers are being sold, and flower fortunes are a popular activity during this part of the holiday. There are fortune tellers on the street who will give you your flower of the year, but it's more fun to have them read with one another! There are digital cards that you can buy that will allow you to read fortunes on the go -- simply tap the screen of the card and your flower will be decided. Not happy with your choice? Too bad! It won't randomize to something different, no matter how hard you try. H ▢ While a lot of Shehui citizens are trying to avoid the coven members like the plague, a small alien child isn't so much concerned with who helps her, just as long as someone does. She accidentally left her house's door open and her five new kittens are suddenly missing! Where are they? Who knows! But she'd certainly like some help looking for them. I ▢ As the day winds down, snow falls on Shehui for the last time this season. The government is getting rid of their supplies that create the festive weather. This is old hat for older coven members, but for newbies? You better enjoy the snow while you can. After an hour or so, it piles up enough to truly be utilized for merriment...this also means that it's pretty easy to get snowed in if you happen to be in a building during the snow fall, which also creates some interactive opportunities. J ▢ Wildcard! How will your character interact with this new and unusual world?

Comments

[sluggard]

Yeah, just a bunch of us commoners there.

[He snorts. The Deliverance is made up of commoners, too. Yeah, and the nobles sure won't let them forget it.

That's probably a complaint to save for another day though. Another hour. Same difference. At least he doesn't have to deal with Fernand anymore.]

It's been a few months though. [He grins and, deadpan, goes on,] Long enough I was beginning to think none of you would ever show up and I'd be here all by my poor lonesome forever.

So I guess I'm your man if you wanna hear about the place, yeah.

[testified]

[ His tone came off successfully as lighthearted, which makes Celica smile back. ]

You must forgive me if I sounded like the high-borns you knew. The truth is commoners should have a voice, and royalty isn't always right, believe me.

[ There's a reason nobody mourned her own father. ]

Have you... discovered your own magic since arriving here? I'm afraid I've lost the skills that I learned back home, and I have yet to discover what I've been given in exchange...

[sluggard]

[Whoa. That's... Huh.

Maybe he should have expected that from someone who's so close to Alm.]

Gotta admit. Noooot what I expected to hear from a princess.

[He's got plenty to say about that, really, buuut.

He crosses his arms, frowning.] Yeah, I discovered my magic. And the locals here ain't really fond of any it, by the way.

What do you mean you lost your skills though? No... [He makes a vague gesture, hands extended away from him, that might be meant to represent a fireball if you squint.] No more spells?

[testified]

[ As amusing as his demonstration is, Celica frowns at the reality of their situation. ]

I've been stripped of everything I have learned in the past ten years. If I am to help this coven, I must first learn how to help myself once more. Thankfully, they did not take everything away from me.

[ She gestures to her Ladyblade, neatly sheathed to her side. ]

What about you? What magic can you do now, Python?

[ A Lord must know their Unit's abilities! ]

[sluggard]

Cripes... Lucky break you kept your sword. [Python's just got a small knife on him, his bow having long since disappeared.

Not that that's even the point. It's definitely more than a little weird to think of Celica without her magic. He's gonna need a moment to wrap his head around that.]

I can... turn invisible. [He waves a hand.] Doesn't really work how I want it to though.

[testified]

Pardon?

[ Turning invisible is pretty groundbreaking even where they're from. She stares at him in disbelief. ]

...How exactly does it work?

[sluggard]

[He shrugs.]

Uhhh... It just... Doesn't work if I move.

[Good for sneaking in snaps during work though. He loves it for that.]

[testified]

Be that as it may, that's incredible, Python!

[ To be invisible has its uses, she thinks. Heck, she might have stayed in Ram if she could have only hidden better in plain sight. ]

What about your bow? Have you tried acquiring a new one in the meantime?

[sluggard]

[He does not grin, he does not grin, he does not--

Okay, he totally does.] Yeah? Guess it probably will be once I can really figure it out.

My bow, uh... Sorta? I don't really have one right now, but there was a guy making weapons.

[testified]

I gather you didn't have much need for it in your stay here?

[ Which is good! She doesn't like violence. ]

It sounds like things are rather peaceful here.

[sluggard]

Eh. [He waves a hand.] More or less. Things get kinda dicey here sometimes, but never for too long.