INTRO LOG

[cyclists]

Week Zero
32 in Competition

The transition from unconsciousness to the waking world is practically seamless. Though you're certain this wasn't where you meant to end up, for a few brief moments it's hard to grasp the situation and take in your surroundings.

A soft twilight lights your way, casting a glow over the sprawling village that fans out around you. Just outside of the large meeting hall you'll find yourself awakening among several others who have found themselves in this place. There's a sense of peace that looms over the area, the only sounds being the cheerful chirp of a stray bird or two and the babbling brook that runs through the village itself.

Stand up, dust yourself off and set out. There are plenty of places to explore and should you venture far enough you'll even find several little houses throughout the village. It may take some time, but as you check out each house you'll soon come across something that belongs to you...along with something that doesn't. It seems that this new residence is yours to share. As for the village itself, the other buildings appear open and well-stocked, providing you with a variety of amenities to utilize. The paths leading out of the village, however, are guarded by four ornate wooden gates. No matter how hard you try, they will not let you past. It seems that the time isn't right yet.

Speaking of, the only way to truly track the passage of time is by charting the movements of the sun but that can prove to be quite difficult as well. As the sun dips below the horizon and the night sky fills with stars, the bell at the shrine rings out to signal the end of your first day. No one else has arrived. It's only you and these strangers for now.

It seems as though you'll have plenty of time to get acquainted with your fellow companions. Make yourself comfortable; when the time is right, answers will appear.



Welcome to the soft intro of Subdivided! This is your intro mingle and the current conditions will last through the weekend until Monday, June 3rd at which point the weekly log will go up. Your characters will not know anything about the partner system, how powers work or any plot-relevant information until Monday. However, characters are free to discover their power through trial and error and will have access to their item from home immediately.

Please note that an additional top-level to introduce NPCs and Game Mechanics will go up on Sunday, 4 PM EST.

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Comments

[nonbelligerent]

[he shakes his head, smiling.]

It's fine. No, I can't talk.

[sort of. that's the simplest way of putting it.]

[forefall]

[ Well, if he doesn't have any issues talking about it... ]

Has it always been that way for you?

[nonbelligerent]

[he nods. sure, let's go with that. technically not false?]

[forefall]

That's a little sad. Isn't it?

[ Nonverbal communication obviously exists, but having to go through extra effort just to get a message across... isn't that sad? ]

[nonbelligerent]

It can be frustrating, but you learn to manage.

[forefall]

You would know best.

[ She looks down at her gloved hands before she looks back up. ]

If you need help managing anything, I would lend a hand. Or a voice.

[nonbelligerent]

Thank you. That's very kind of you.

[forefall]

[ She shakes her head. ]

No, it's what any person should do. I'm only offering to do what's right.

[nonbelligerent]

That's not always the easiest thing to do, especially when in a situation like this. Still, thank you. I'll keep the offer in mind.

[forefall]

[ She smiles slightly. ]

That's true. Even now, I'm not sure how much I can trust anyone here, but it looks like most, if not all of us, are in the same predicament. And I don't want to forego my ideals.

[nonbelligerent]

It's in our best interests to work together.

[and without missing a beat—]

Incidentally, what were you doing earlier? You seemed troubled.

[forefall]

[ That flusters her, and whatever grace she had loses way to her eyes widening and her expression freezing for a second.

She hoped he wouldn't go back to his earlier question. His first question. ]

That— ... Looking through, I thought one of my sisters, if she were here, would— love the clothing in there, but there also seems to be no vendor of any sort in there.

[nonbelligerent]

[he nods in sympathy.]

I see. Perhaps they're meant to be free? Or at least, if we're given any answers as to the nature of our stay here, the answer may become clearer.

[forefall]

[ She rolls her shoulder and lets out something that's half a huff, half a sigh.

He's likely right. ]

If we're kidnapped, we shouldn't be expected to have much currency on us. I doubt any of us were taken at the most opportune time to bring our treasury with us. Do you have any guesses for why we're here?

[nonbelligerent]

Right now your guess is as good as mine, I'm afraid.

[forefall]

[ She sighs. ]

I hope it's not something too terrible even though kidnapping in itself is terrible.

[nonbelligerent]

Whatever it is, it certainly doesn't seem straightforward.

[forefall]

Yeah. Yes. I just want to understand.

[ She sounds a little frustrated. ]

[nonbelligerent]

I'm sure we'll get answers soon. [a pause] That, or someone will do something drastic first.

[forefall]

Let's hope it's the former and not the latter. With our limited... everything, I don't know how I'd deal with something drastic coming up.

[ It sounds like a nightmare. ]

[nonbelligerent]

Indeed. You never quite know with a crowd of people, however.

[forefall]

I suppose we'll have to wait and see.

[ Because what else can they do? ]