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C E R E A L I A ★ M O D S。 ([personal profile] reparator) wrote in [community profile] estoria2014-12-17 09:10 am

« 007 ⇢ event007.exe »

Who: CERES & you
When: IC: 10/19 | OOC: 12/16
Where: ViViD
What: Intro Log
Rating/Warning: PG-13

//event007.EXE

The Haunting II: Haunt Harder


ViViD has opened up a new world that new arrivals will be pulled into while frequent players will be invited to check out. This particular setting is the new beta world that CERES is constructing in time for the Hallow's Eve celebrations and festivals. It's a world inhabited by the undead and several ghouls and monsters of typical horror lore. Inside, one will encounter werewolves, lichens, vampires, succubi, incubi, specters, mummies, and so on. They will be on the prowl and eager to attack, but players need only concern themselves with getting through and getting out.

At first, players will awaken outside of a large manor supposedly owned by a wealthy noble who is rumored to be practicing strange alchemic experiments within. Many know him simply as The Count.

New arrivals and those logging into ViViD will first find themselves being greeted by their guide at the start screen:
"F̳̰̘̝̭͚̙̝̺̅̀͋̊̑͐̎͜͝͝͝Ü͎͉̗̬͍̫̤̳̳̓̉͌͛͒́̔̎͝ͅÇ̢͎̳̰̫̝̝̮̣̈̓̽̂͒̌̾͊̊̓K̯̺͎̬̟̠̳̤̙̥̍͊͒̐͌̏̍̂̚̚!̧̛̹̲͎͕̥͓̥̻̟̿͐̔̑̈͗̕͘͠-ɯǝɥʇ ʇɐǝq oʇ ʍoɥ sı ǝɹǝɥ

¡ǝuo lɐuıɟ ǝɥʇ ʇǝǝɯ noʎ ǝɹoɟǝq sʇsoɥƃ ɹnoɟ ǝlʇʇɐq oʇ pǝǝu llıʍ noʎ

ʎɐpoʇ suoıʇɔnɹʇsuı ɹnoʎ ƃuıʌıƃ ǝq llıʍ ı

ɹouɐɯ ɐıɔoɹʇɐ oʇ ǝɯoɔlǝʍ

slɐʌıɹɹɐ ʍǝu ollǝɥ"

//SCENARIOS.EXE
PHASE I
[ xx:xx ] Yes, those are all the directions you get. Welcome, indeed, to Atrocia Manor. On the outside, you'll notice a faint howling in the distance. You better start running. That howling is only going to get louder as the werewolves start approaching. They roam in packs and will approach you from all sides, leveling a menacing stare at you before-!!!

-licking your hand. They'll all suddenly surround your character and start licking and lavishing attention on you as their tails wag from side to side happily. They may even roll over and show you their bellies for belly rubs. Please give them a treat and lots of love.
PHASE II
[ xx:xx ] Once you survive that grueling challenge, it's on to the next part. This is where things start to heat up. The inner atrium of the mansion is dark, only lit by faint torches. In the center are three of the four ghosts that were spoken of, slowly moving in circles around a shrouded figure. Before you can glimpse at the figure, it disappears and the ghosts turn to you and start approaching from every side. They block you in, leaving you in the center and slowly looming around you.

Their howls are prolonged and deep, piercing your ears, and they seem to want to lead you into a room. You can choose to run from their frightful faces or you can follow them. They will seat you down at the dinner table then slowly pull forth a power point presentation. This is your love and/or sex life. Yes, you have a sad one. How dare you? The ghosts will guilt you for this, and somewhere in the midst of their lecture, you notice a faint figure moving along the windows. It's only for a flicker of a second that it appears, but the impression it leaves on you remains.
PHASE III
[ xx:xx ] Feeling tired already? Well, don't stop and rest now! The challenges will only get worse. As you escape the three ghosts, you will ascend the stairs to the second level. Awaiting you is a vicious vampire …panda. Does it want your blood? Nope. It wants to talk to you about how to properly file your tax forms for a successful tax return. It will then lecture you on the EVILS of tax evasion. Be prepared for a scary ride with this one. It's not letting you out of the room until you listen to everything it has to say. For those who attempt to escape, it will… do absolutely nothing. It will sit there and watch you run.

PHASE IV
[ xx:xx ] You escape the horrors of both the first floor and the second floor only to arrive at the basement. The mysterious fourth ghost awaits with its back turned to you. It's covered in a shroud, and you are sure it's going to talk about diversifying your stock profile next. Oh, how wrong you are.

Because this one legitimately wants you dead, and it will wear the face of your worst enemy or your least favorite person while swiping down a scythe to reap away your life quickly. It won't be easy to kill, but once you whittle down its life halfway, it will finally reveal its true form. That's when the entire dungeon will start to glitch, and the ghost will cradle you between its hands before warning you:

sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ
sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ
sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ
sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ
sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ
sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ


It will then fade away, and congratulations! You won! Sort of...
BONUS
[ why:o'clock ] Congratulations on surviving Atrocia Manor! Here's your complimentary coupon for 35% off on your next Vidia's Secret purchase. Wasn't that a fun ride? But wait. There's more! The final final boss awaits you outside in the courtyard. It's the most gruesome of them all. The worst ghost you can encounter because it's one that has known great suffering and is out for vengeance.

It will follow you around and try to eat you basically. One floating dot at the time until it can reach you.
[ Remember to apply proper warnings on threads with trigger-y or inappropriate material and do let a mod know if your thread careens off into maiming or canoodling so we can lock the log. ]

//RUN.EXE
Welcome to CEREALIA's latest intro post. For your convenience, we have compiled a post detailing everyone's usual arrival experience (which is not entirely applicable this round for reasons stated above^) and a FAQ that should explain everything in more detail. Please read them thoroughly before playing. Thank you!


sewayaku: (fuck you)

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[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-17 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ see, he's sort of been trained to fear wolves back home after a select handful of events, and even though he technically knows better now, he can't help but feel a shiver run down his spine when he hears all the howling. And even if he technically knows better, he also knows they're still dangerous! When he sees a figure being assaulted by the silhouettes of the beasts in the distance, he's quick to begin running in that direction, eager to help!!

Or... he was eager to help. Zara goes from worrying he's gotten there too late to slowly coming to a stop nearby and staring down, sword drawn, at the girl covered in adorable round wolves, looking somewhat confused. ]


... Do you... need help, young miss?
poised: (✰ okay but can u not do the thing)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-17 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Honestly this is frightfully embarrassing. Regardless, Natalia is now currently being swarmed by the little werewolf pups and struggling rather valiantly to get them off her long enough to stand. It's not quite working on her own, so when she hears the offer, she's so very, very relieved.]

Goodness - please, sir!

[She's feeling awfully unproductive sitting here in a pile of round werewolves, as sweet as they are. So she extends a hand in his direction, waiting for it to be taken.]
sewayaku: (一生、僕が面倒を見てさしあげますよ。)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-17 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ it's okay, this is a no judgement zone. For the time being. As soon as she insists, he sheathes his sword-cane back in its covering and prepares to start beating them away, but he's not opposed to her more pacifistic solution, either; Zara is quick to take her hand, gently pulling her up to her feet with as much support as he can offer with one arm. ]

You seem very popular.
poised: (✰ please put on some pants)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-17 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
[There we go. She regains her balance not too long after that, though she does immediately place a hand behind her to make sure that none of her arrows fell out of her quiver. Once that's accounted for, she sighs in relief before nodding her thanks to Zara.]

Perhaps so, though I'd prefer receiving their attention in a less... slimy way.

[So much werewolf saliva. So much.

Though now that she's standing, she's taking a proper look at her savior and registering the.... ears..... and before she can really help herself, the words escape her mouth-]


Oh my!
sewayaku: (CHEESE IT IT'S THE FUZZ)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-17 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ the little balls of fluff are still jumping up and trying to get on both of them (but especially her), so he's swift to let go of her hand and wave his cane at them a bit to try and drive them off. He gets about halfway through that before her exclamation; as if on command, said ears swivel a bit on top of his head, alerted by her shout, and he looks over at her immediately. ]

-- Is something the matter? Are you hurt?

[ ... he's not sure how she'd get hurt by those things, but you never know. Maybe she took a bad fall. ]
poised: (✰ the black lion is whose father now?)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-17 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Honestly, she's a little too preoccupied by? Rabbit ears?? On a person? To really notice the little balls of fluff anymore. Sorry, Zara, she'll thank you for all your help in a moment. For right now she's blinking and peering rather curiously at his ears.... They're really rather cute but-]

Ah, no, I'm fine, sir. Thank you....

[ . . . . Are they normal for him then? Is he part of this simulation and this imaginary world? Honestly, Natalia really should be better at being delicate but she doesn't think it's very polite to make assumptions of another person so well, she eventually just asks-]

I beg your pardon, I'm being terribly rude. I suppose I'm merely surprised - I've never met someone with ears like yours.

[Well there you go. Direct as can be.]
sewayaku: (fancy mr tux)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-17 07:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ ah, the ears. Someday soon, he's going to have to remember that most people haven't seen his people before. His face eases into an amused smile at that, and, once he's done shaking off one of the straggling werewolves from his legs, he replies. ]

Oh, that... Fufu. No offense taken. I'm a member of the Rabbits race. [ he bows his head once, respectfully. ]

Zara Skeens. I suppose your world doesn't have my kind in it? Although, to be honest, there aren't many of us left in my own, either.
poised: (✰ nakama game too strong)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-17 07:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh good, he's not offended!! Natalia honestly sighs a bit in relief at that because well, the explanation at least makes sense. She nods slowly in response to that.]

I see. I'm afraid that Auldrant lacks any of your people, Sir Skeens.

[Which is kind of a shame. She's rather sure that Tear would find them wonderful.... and adorable. But in return to the bow of his head, she merely nods in acknowledgement. Princess habits.]

My name is Natalia. Though I do wish we could've met under better circumstances, it's been a pleasure. Thank you for all your assistance.

[Though the wolves continue to jump at them... and she makes a vaguely disgruntled face.]

Might I propose that we take our leave from this location? Perhaps they won't follow.
sewayaku: (okaaaaaaay)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-18 08:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's no surprise. As far as he can tell, most people here hail from world populated by Huma alone - which is strange, but he's come to accept it, though he does wonder what it means. He'd rather have worlds full of Huma than worlds of Kyasshi.

While he's not particularly bothered by the tiny wolves, he doesn't mind leaving them, either. ]


"Zara" is fine, Miss Natalia. I'm just a servant, after all. [ he half-smiles. ] But yes, that's fine. Maybe we should try heading towards the manor?
poised: (✰ status images are important)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-19 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Well admittedly any other time she would've just nodded and kept on calling him Zara and accepted Miss Natalia - or, y'know, Your Highness - but her travels have changed her a bit so she waves a hand at that.]

Then "Natalia" is fine, Zara. I'm an equal to you here, after all.

[Conveniently leaving out exactly what her position is, but whatever. Half the point. Still though, at the mention of the manor she turns to find it in her line of sight again before nodding and beginning to walk toward it without much hesitation at all.]

That sounds like a good idea. Then let's proceed!

[alright steamroller princess just don't fall again]
sewayaku: (ojoo somo...)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-19 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
If you insist.

[ he's not about to fight about it. if he ever finds out she's a princess though........

Zara follows after her, picking up his pace enough to walk beside her, and speaks again after a few seconds of silence. ]


May I ask you something? In truth, I'm looking for someone... A girl around your age with long, blonde hair, pale skin, and green eyes. She shouldn't be left alone.
poised: (✰ the black lion is whose father now?)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-21 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh.... Natalia blinks at that question, tilting her head faintly. Has she seen someone like that around yet?]

I can't think of someone I've met like that just yet.... is she a companion of yours?
sewayaku: (this science is very anachronistic)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-22 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
You could say that. I was traveling with her before my arrival here, but in truth, I'm her attendant. She's very sickly, so I'm concerned for her health, seeing as we've been apart so long...

[ is this the only reason Zara even went into ViViD? It sure is. ]

It is my problem, however.
poised: (✰ are you sure it's ok to be that dumb)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-25 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
Oh... but it's hardly a burden you need to bear on your own!

[It's enough to make Natalia feel sad in return. She's never been particularly close to any of her attendants, headstrong princess as she is, but it reminds her a bit of Luke and Guy's relationship. Attendants always seem to be such worrywarts....]

I understand your concern. If I see anyone that matches that description, I'll be sure to let her know that you're looking for her.
sewayaku: (okaaaaaaay)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-25 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ it's part of their job description, apparently... He offers her an appreciative smile, but shakes his head anyway. Whether or not he needs to bear it on his own, he doesn't really want to entangle a stranger in his affairs. All he needs are a few more pairs of eyes. ]

That's all I can ask for. Thank you. Her name is Fiona.
poised: (✰ gonna slap you so hard)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-26 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
Fiona.... [She echoes the name softly before nodding.] I've yet to encounter anyone with that name but if I do, then I'll be sure to contact you.

[Though it does bring up a few more questions. How does he know to look for her even though they'd all been told that their worlds were destroyed? Tilting her head, she can't help but voice her curious, direct as always.]

So you haven't bought into the information that they presented to us? [About aliens and all that.]
sewayaku: (i am not impressed)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-27 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ he bows his head in gratitude. Despite appearances, he is terribly worried about her. There's not much that she can do on her own, and if the world really is in danger, she needs to be here. If he survives and she doesn't... He doesn't want to think about it. ]

... Not yet, no. It's simply too outrageous for me to accept right away. [ he'd think himself pretty gullible if he did. ] That, and I don't know enough about what's going on to fully understand it... Once I've researched the technology here more, perhaps I'll have a better idea of how probably their story is.

[ first off, understanding what a computer is. And data. ]
poised: (✰ okay but can u not do the thing)

[personal profile] poised 2014-12-27 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, there's nothing with that that she can disagree with. Except at the mention of technology, she seems to lose... a bit of her excitement. Ugh.]

Ah... In truth, that has never been one of my strong suits. [She always had the technology buff named Guy Cecil around to bully into giving her answers explain the situation to her.] Do share what you find, Zara? Of course I plan to share whatever I discover in turn. I refuse to stand for an agency that will attempt to feed me lies - if that's truly what they are.

[absolutely indignant. also stubborn. her true colors shine through]
sewayaku: (A CAN OF FIZZ)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2014-12-28 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
I plan on it.

[ ... eventually. It depends on the nature of what he uncovers. While he doesn't have any desire to lie or keep things from his fellow kidnappees, he has to prioritize the safety of the Galland family. But he doesn't intend on leaving everyone here in the dark if they truly are being tricked, either. ]

... I've yet to see if it will be one of my strong suits. With any luck...
poised: (✰ have you considered not being an ass)

[personal profile] poised 2015-01-01 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if nothing else, there do seem to be a lot of people who have been taken here.

[Though from the edge in her voice she doesn't sound too happy about that either. If their worlds are or aren't destroyed, then what's the purpose of having this many people right off the bat? Especially when everyone else seems just as confused too.]

Hopefully we'll be able to work together.
sewayaku: (what a huge zit)

[personal profile] sewayaku 2015-01-01 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. I fully plan on seeking out someone who understands this all more than I do and consulting them.

[ a pause. Actually, on that note. ]

Your world has no technology like this one, does it?