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Antumbra Mods ([personal profile] umbralant) wrote in [community profile] antumbrac2020-01-04 10:35 am

WELCOME

Welcome


Good morning.

Or perhaps it might be more appropriate to say good evening instead, considering how it is moonlight that will rouse you into consciousness. And what a bright moon it is, half-full and clear without contest in the sky as it outshines the stars and galaxies in the backdrop. But it’s all the better to emphasize that the buildings that speckle the landscape before you are all completely devoid of any light. And by the way—do you always sleep outside?

The lack of light can be something to deal with later though, at least when you've properly gotten up from the cold, unyielding stone below you. And that chill down your spine—no doubt that probably has something to do with combination of cool temperatures and poor sleeping conditions, but it’s odd how it seems to linger.

Checking your person for any items that should be in your possession yields disappointing results, but it seems you're not empty handed (or pocketed) because you are now the proud owner of one (1) small bundle of black cloth. Unwrapping it reveals a key imprinted with a roman numeral, along with a simple note.

“Come at 6PM to the place circled on this map:”


“Don’t be tardy, dear Survivors, that’d be a bad first impression. If you don’t want your stay here to be more unpleasant than it’ll already be, you’ll want to avoid seeming careless or disrespectful. You’ll want to listen to my opening speech~!”


Finally, after an empty space that may be simulating an intense pause, there’s one last line:


“I know what you’re thinking, so I’ll say it straight: if you don’t come, you’re as good as dead.

The news likely isn't welcome, but it's a start. And it seems you're not alone in your plight, though whether company is within arm's length or a stone’s throw away is up to fortune’s whims. For now, you're free to explore the town square and the surrounding areas as best you can in the dim light.

For some reason or another, Krakow, Poland is now your new home. That much is clear from the sign posts that you can inexplicably read, as red and white flag posts with "Święto Niepodległości" flutter lightly in the wind. While the storefronts are dark, the street lamps that scatter the town provide some measure of light, providing some solace against the layer of fog that's begun to creep in.

( OOC: Welcome to Antumbra! This intro log occurs ICly Sunday. Your MM's will be around at 6pm EST to hear your complaints. )

indulgently: (pic#13690769)

[personal profile] indulgently 2020-01-04 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah-- So it would seem.

[That is quite helpful, as Olivert is able to compare the key he has to the one Yuzuru has. They appear to be very similar. The only thing different is that they are labeled with different numbers.]

I am not sure for certain what the key goes to, but I have one as well. They do appear to have different numbers on them. Perhaps it is similar to a hotel key and is intended to show us to our lodgings for this little "vacation" of ours.
soumettre: (yuzuru30)

[personal profile] soumettre 2020-01-04 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yuzuru comes to the same conclusion Olivert, which is definitely a plus for them both. At least these are somewhat useful, and wherever they stay can provide them a bit of security with a key. ]

That would make sense, though a hotel that would cater to a "vacation" would feel a bit out of place here, don't you think?

[ He looks around to the bleakness and the humble building. Right, onto the next order of business. ]

A building large enough to host lodgings would probably be where to confirm our suspicions. Shall we go look.
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[personal profile] indulgently 2020-01-04 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[Out of place yes. He can't say this town screams "place I want to be" by any standards. At least... by his standards.]

Yes, let's. It may be a bit of a challenge in a town of this size, but I'm sure we'll be able to figure it out between the two of us!
soumettre: (yuzuru03)

[personal profile] soumettre 2020-01-04 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Don't worry, unlike someone here, his standards are reasonable. Is this place at least someone welcome? Not really! ]

Of course. Without much in the way of communication beyond yelling, would it be alright if we searched together? Then we might be more at ease.
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[personal profile] indulgently 2020-01-14 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
Not at all, I'd be most delighted to have the company. Without knowing what situation we're in, strength in numbers is best I think!