nohalation ([personal profile] nohalation) wrote2018-08-27 07:20 pm

The Town and Municipal of Umber Village - Part 1 - Get that Money

GM11/04/2017
Previously you were trapped in a prison and escaped thanks to CHARM. Specifically Slot's charm. You found some loot in some crates, then accidentally drew in more guards...

In the end, the guards eagerly got you all water, and much to your luck they escort you out of the prison. "It seems like the boss is upset about some escapees, so we'll just let the entertainers go before they get caught up in one big mess," one guard had said.

Ha.

You now stand outside the prison. Before you is a very large and bronze door, one that can simply be opened without a key or inserting coins. However, you can see the steam coming off of it.

There are a few things to keep in mind:

• Half a day has gone by since you awoke in the prison. It's Day 1 of your adventure, mid afternoon. You're feeling a little hungry, but it's not troublesome just yet. The water helped.

• You have no idea where you are in relation to Halation. All you have is that you've just escaped a weirdly lax prison with a dragon-armor guard named Bottle, who officially follows Slot. You don't know anything about this labyrinth/kingdom/??? you've found yourself in. You don't know what lies beyond these walls, or this door. In laymans terms, you're lost.

• Everyone but Dusk is dressed in a stereotypical prisoner outfit: striped long-sleeve shirt, striped pants, some ugly shoes. Meanwhile, Dusk is dressed in cute clown attire with very squeaky shoes and a bright, red nose.

• Your inventory still only consists of the few items you found in the storage room. By the way, make sure to check your inventory! Just doublecheck it. It's good to keep that stuff in mind.

• Oh, and you don't have any money on you. At all.

How will each of you go from here now that you've escaped prison?
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
Surely the answer is MOVE FORWARD.
Unless ppl have better ideas.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
Slot is good with moving forward.
GM11/04/2017
The heat coming from the door burns your face a little, like opening a steamed bag of broccoli too soon.

It opens to...
B2 - The Town and Municipal of Umber Village

[PICTURE]

Constructed like a 12 layer taco dip, this village consists of many colorful buildings attached to the walls, connected by slopes and levels, reaching all the way to the ceiling. To access most of them you must climb stairs and ladders.

In the middle of this room (the village, but this village is in a very large room) is a man-made fountain flowing with magma. Steam vents lay in various parts, in odd corners here and there, puffing up hot air from time to time, giving life to the wind chimes hanging right above them.

And so, the air around you is hot and thick. This doesn't seem to disturb the dragon-like people—some with scales, some with sharp fangs, some with wings, tails, and/or horns—roaming the streets one bit. They chatter, ignoring your presence completely.

Thankfully, with this layout, you can make out the businesses easily:

• A Post Office
• An Inn/Tavern
• A Magic Shop
• An Apparel Shop

How will you go from here? Splitting up is okay! But be mindful that it might get hectic so maybe consider groups/pairs.

ETA: There are two other paths leading out from this village; one heading north (alongside the same wall you came from) and another heading east.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Is it me, or is it hot in here?" Slot says, pulling at the collar of his shirt as he starts to take into view the village they came across.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Wow, it really is . . . but it's such a nice city, isn't it?" She has her hands together, quite happy to look at everything.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"It kinda is. Anything drawing your eye?"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"All of it!" She claps her hands together. "Oh, I wonder how we'll get home though . . . I guess we'll just have to ask someone."
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Think they'll give us directions to Halation?"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Well, maybe. If they heard of us, that'd be real nice I think." She nods.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Why wouldn't they have heard of us? We're expensive after all. That's gotta mean we're famous"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
Dusk clutches her face, blushing. "We're famous . . . "
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"probably!"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"... before we go, maybe we need to hink about money?" Juno interjects. They've learned about money! Very important in getting things!! "We could trying performing again..."
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
Dusk blinks. "Do you think so?" Rubs chin hmmmmmmm.

Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Might be good to have, if we wanna get out of these clothes."
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Oh. Do you want to?"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"It's probably a good idea since we just came out of prison and are in prison clothes." Juno says. Without an inch of sarcasm.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"I don't like the prisoner look."
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"That's fair. We should go get you guys a look that you can be proud of! After all, idols should really have an aesthetic that they can enjoy." She has her hands on her hips, nodding fervently. Yes, good ideas, everyone. "So money it is!"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"Okay. But... how should we do this?"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Hmmm, one sec." She places her hand around her mouth and, "HEEEEEEEEEEY EVERYONE! We're about to start a show if you wanna come watch!" She calls out.
GM11/04/2017
The dragonpeople around you, who had been otherwise continuing about their day, turn to look at you. They murmur, some excitedly, some annoyedly. But, you've succeeded to get their attention, and they wait.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Same as before?" Slot says in a stagewhipser.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Hmmm . . . sure, why not!" Stagewhisper. "Unless you wanna try something else.'
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"I'm down with it."
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"I think I'll stand back and, um, help get the crowd going." Juno says. Their jokes were not a hit, after all.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Dont worry. You just have to find your role." She nods. :> "You'll find it, I believe it!"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
Juno fidgets a little, unsure, but not outright disbelieving Dusk either. Progress!
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
Slot starts busting a move again. Aw yeah--
:man_dancing:
GM11/04/2017
Slot's martial artistic (which is totally a true adjective) moves impress the crowd, drawing cheers and hoots, even from those who weren't interested before.

Now, just roll me a straight unmodified D100.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
/roll d100
MayoFriendBOT11/04/2017
@Slut the Rumored: d100 = (28) = 28
GM11/04/2017
After the performances are through, the crowd dissipates with chatter in their wake.

"Aah, the one looked like a clown!"
"Dressed as prisoners, I should have known they were performers."
"Yeah, nobody ever escapes that prison, so it's not like they came from there."

Left behind is a pile of 112g!

Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Yes. Nobody escapes. What is escaping. We don't know" Slots says as he gathers their gold
GM11/04/2017
It's up to you guys to divvy it up, or declare someone to hold all of it. Your financial matters are truly in your own hands here.
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
Juno is clapping too! What good performers their friends are!!
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
She gives a finishing pose and twirl, sparkling and winking at all of the folks. "The only prison to escape is the kind that we build around our hearts! So I hope we managed to open and free some of your spiritss today. Thank you everyone~!"
GM11/04/2017
They laugh lightly, some cheering in awe, and someone tosses another 10g a few inches in front of you in kind.
After that, you finally have some peace, though now people are looking at you as they walk by.
Thank goodness you guys weren't interested in sneaking arounnd or being discreet!
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
Her shoes squeak, gm, Idk what you expected. "So should we go to the clothes store now?"
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Yeah, that sounds like a good next step."