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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. )

drydrown: the magna carta's a nice suggestion (HAUGHTY ♡ judging like john marshall)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-04 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[...he does not personally like your particular aesthetic, but damn can he appreciate having one and just going for it. So you know what, you keep on doing you, actually.]

The one at Zaphias isn't completely terrible, I suppose. But I choose not to stay there.
puperoni: (4)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-04 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Pizza will 1000% take that compliment if it's ever voiced. ]

Zaphias, zaphias... [ Literal chinhands here. ] Mmnn, I haven't heard of it. But why didn't you stay?
drydrown: we have no use for you here (TCH ♡ looks like you've been busy)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-04 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I stayed in the city, but not the castle. I couldn't stand the people.

[well, okay.]
puperoni: (13)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-05 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Got it! [ Thinking, thinking... ]

You should have some cake with them, or whatever food you like. Food can bring people together, no matter what. [ You can hear the sincere belief in his words, cake solves everything! ]
drydrown: those shoes with that dress though (EHHH ♡ now wait just a minute)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
...Why in god's name would I bother.

[CUMORE...]
puperoni: (15)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-06 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... ]

To become their friends. [ This is the most confused Pizza has been all day. ]
drydrown: we have no use for you here (TCH ♡ looks like you've been busy)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
And I should want that because...?
puperoni: (15)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-06 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Why wouldn't you want to become friends with someone? Unless they're a really awful person.
drydrown: the magna carta's a nice suggestion (HAUGHTY ♡ judging like john marshall)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Why would I want to bother with people that I already know aren't worth my time?

[this is going well.]
puperoni: (15)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-06 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Splendidly. ]

Did they do something to hurt you?
drydrown: (WINK ♡ rip you all to pieces of course!)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, they wouldn't dare. If they somehow didn't already know better, I would make sure they learned quickly enough.
puperoni: (5)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-06 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Thinking..... ]

Then are you someone really busy and important? Like a King or an Emperor? [ Taking this somewhat literally but this is what he's getting out of this conversation. ]
drydrown: (WINK ♡ rip you all to pieces of course!)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Someday!

[CUMORE, NO.]

Once I'm Commandant, I don't see why striving for Emperor wouldn't be within my reach.
puperoni: (13)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-06 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
You can do anything if you set your mind to it! [ PIZZA, NO. ]

So a Commandant... is that like a Commander?
drydrown: but how much do you want it? (STARE ♡ you can have it all)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
High commander over all the Knights, yes. One of the strongest members of our government as well.
puperoni: (7)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-06 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Ohhhh, you're a knight. That's why you were talking 'bout castles and being kinda stuffy. I get it now. Being a knight is an important job, but you should still have fun!
drydrown: the magna carta's a nice suggestion (HAUGHTY ♡ judging like john marshall)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not-

[Mmmmmmmmmm.]

I have plenty of fun when I want to.
puperoni: (13)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-06 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah? What do you do for fun?
drydrown: congratulations! (BOW ♡ it's fucking nothing!)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Nothing someone like you would appreciate, I'm sure.
puperoni: (9)

[personal profile] puperoni 2020-01-06 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Why's that? I've fought alongside knights before, you know.
drydrown: (WINK ♡ rip you all to pieces of course!)

[personal profile] drydrown 2020-01-06 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Just a guess. Don't worry about it too much.