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October Intro: Louder than Sirens, Louder than Bells

INTRO LOG: OCTOBER

Who: Everyone!
What: New souls arrive to the archipelago of LifeAftr
When: October 3rd
Where: Ensō
Warnings: Mark as needed!

The Beach: For All the Rest
The shores of Ensō are far from the tranquil, almost idyllic tropical backdrop that they should be. And so it is that while you fish, or perhaps as you go about your daily business on the islets, the first thing you will note is the persistent sound hammering at the back of your skull.

A drumming.

And it's growing louder.

The source of the drumming will, like it or not, soon become apparent. At the fringes of the trees, wielding slings and hollow, wooden pistols, is a group of large and very displeased simians who have every intent of claiming this spot of beach - yes, traveler, this spot of beach you're standing on right now! - for their own, and by any means necessary.

And they certainly don't look interested in diplomacy.

If you came armed, you might be in luck, because this conflict will require your steady hand in its resolution. If you did not...well, you may be better suited to run, or risk capture at the hands of warriors skilled, cunning, and incredibly vicious. Laugh at their monkey business all you like; they are ingenious fighters and, what's more, they're just as good at killing as they are at capture.

For the uninitiated, this particular brand of chaos doesn't usually sweep across the entire island the way it has. But those who have been here for some time will recognize the monkeys in question, and might even recognize this for what it is: revenge.

Group I: The Squeakquel
Looks like your monkeying around last month has landed you and everyone else in a spot of trouble. The monkeys in question certainly weren't happy to be confronted with others on their lands, nor are they willing to share their territory. While you may have triumphed last time you confronted them, the apes have been planning their revenge in the meantime.

Some of you were unlucky enough to become targets. Overnight, a great deal of them silently invaded the islets. Their blow-dart guns are equipped with a fairly powerful sedative that is more than capable of knocking most living creatures out - and those that were immune were simply snatched up, gagged, and bundled away.

However, it seems that some of their prisoners didn't suit their purposes, for one way or another, and thus weren't retrieved with the intention of long-term capture. Which is why a number of you will awaken in regions of the island that you've already explored.

...the really, really dangerous ones.

Whether it's a Center of Gravity, a parade of centipuppies, a contingent of Lungblossoms, a Fustercluck, or something else entirely, one thing is certain: the monkeys wanted you out of their way.

So get ready to fight for your life.

Group II: Ape Escape
If you're not one of the slightly luckier newcomers that materializes on the shore, then you're one of the unlucky ones that's managed to materialize square in the middle of the jungle. Or rather, in the middle of one of the denser, more populated parts of the jungle. The abodes woven into the canopy are crude, built of mud and sticks, but they're nonetheless sturdy.

And, as an important note - they are also swarming with monkeys. Snarling, baying, armed monkeys. Perhaps they'd be more hostile toward an interloper...if you weren't already in a cage, along with several others.

Fortunately for the newbies, they've all got something the monkeys didn't anticipate, aside from the element of surprise. Most prisoners don't arrive with knapsacks full of newly-acquired gear, and it's a good thing, too - you may very well need it, and the help of the new arrivals, to escape this place. You could always wait for the cavalry to come, but are you really willing to take that risk?

Group III: Pot Luck
As for you, you terribly fortunate third group?

You'll find yourselves suspended in wooden cages as well, though this time, to the hot curtain of whitish steam clouding your vision. It smells an awful lot like smoke down there. An awful lot like something...burning? Unlike your fellows over in the second group, these cages aren't simply a means of containing you, no. These cages are currently hanging over what might be the largest cast iron cauldron you've ever seen. All of this is, of course, for one simple reason:

Some species of monkeys are carnivores.

The acrid scent of smoke is already hot and rancid in your nostrils; the pyre beneath you has been lit, and the hungry flames are beginning to boil the water below quite eagerly. We'd suggest you hurry up in freeing yourself and your fellows - being boiled alive is not a particularly pleasant way to go. At least the monkeys weren't expecting quite so many main courses so soon, which allows you the element of surprise.

As a final note to those who participated in the Test Drive Meme, bear in mind that those threads, if all parties involved would like, can be game canon in the form of dream-like memories involving a place very much like this one, though the layout is considerably different.

All new arrivals will awake with knapsacks with their names stitched to the front. The contents of said knapsacks can be found below!

Feeling a tad adrift? Make sure to check the Locations Page, which has details regarding the starting areas and a handy map for those who feel better with a bird's eye view!

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Lunafreya will find that her knapsack contains a jug of water, a hammer, a tarp, and a toothbrush.

As for the rest of you? Fight, run- don't die.

When Oralech and Sans awaken, they will find themselves in the mountainous regions of H2. Nearby, they will see something moving - something multicolored and plantlike...and hostile.

Lungblossoms.

All but what Sans carries on his person is missing - presumably, left behind in the house where he last fell asleep. Oralech, however, will find that his knapsack contains a bag of oats, a wood drill, a whistle, and a first aid kit.

When Tataru and Osomatsu awaken, they will find themselves on a stretch of fairly nondescript beach in the region of E4. Something long and thin and furred can be seen creeping along their peripheral vision, seeking to encircle them both so that they may be devoured between snapping, canid jaws. We hope they like dogs, because they're stuck with a pack of centipuppies.

All but what Osomatsu carries on his person is missing - presumably, left behind in the house where he last fell asleep. Tataru, however, will find that her knapsack contains a coconut, a hatchet, some flint and tinder and toothbrush.

When Medli, Isabella, and Mickey awaken, they will find themselves in the thick, humid jungles of D6. They'll also find themselves being pulled, slowly, inexorably, to some great magnetic force hovering at the region's center: the Center of Gravity.

All but what Isabella and Mickey carry on their respective persons is missing - presumably, left behind wherever they last fell asleep. Medli, however, will find that her knapsack contains jug of water, a hammer, a tarp, and a bar of soap.

When Max and Newt awaken, they will find themselves in the thick, humid jungles of G7. A distant rumble of an approaching something will shake the ground beneath their feet, coupled with the low, fleshy squelch of said something rolling ever, ever closer. Stay alert, travelers: you've been placed in the same region as the Fustercluck.

All but what Newt carries on his person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever he last fell asleep. Max, however, will find that his knapsack contains a bag of rice, a hatchet, a bolt of cloth and a bar of soap.

When Soma and Crow awaken, they will find themselves in the thick, humid jungles of E8. Nothing will feel out of place, at first, though Crow might find the situation a little familiar...particularly when the patch of sand beneath their feet begins to soften, and the pair begin to sink. They've run afoul of a patch of quicksand.

All but what Crow carries on his person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever he last fell asleep. Soma, however, will find that his knapsack contains a canister of baking soda, a hammer, a box of nails and a jug of rubbing alcohol.

Those in group 2 will notice a few details about their current situation, whether they were stolen in the night, or arrived abruptly. Those who partook in initial contact with the simians will recognize the compound they find themselves in by the rather familiar door to the north; the very same impenetrable mass that hindered any attempts at exploring further. Whilst much of the area is overtaken with jungle, the apes have clearly tended to the land, leaving wide spans of dirt in shoddy attempts at a roadway.

This will further reveal to the captives that they are, in fact, quite close to the ocean. The cages themselves are positioned on a slope leading down to the water, tethered upright by thick ropes.

The warning should be clear; cause too much trouble, and your cage could be sent careening down that hillside, so that you and your fellow captives can cool off. The element of surprise will be far more important than strength...at least until you're free of the cages.

When Severs, Roy, and Guzma awaken, they'll find their cage is the closest to a rudimentary watchtower; looking more like an overly large birdcage than a tower at all. Six monkeys total guard this area- with two coconut guns, whilst the rest wield spears terrifyingly well.

All but what Guzma and Roy carry in their pockets are missing - presumably, left behind wherever they last fell asleep. Severs, however, will find that her knapsack contains a canister of baking soda, a knife, a blanket, and a toothbrush, in addition to the items specified in her inventory.

When Ouse, Maridian, and Ginko awaken, they'll find their cage is the closest to the eastern wall; in the early morning, this leaves the cage and the area around it shaded from the sun, but this won't last long. Six apes guard the area around the cage; two with coconut guns, whilst the others sport spears. They seem slightly more anxious at Ginko's appearance.

All but what Maridian and Ginko carry in their pockets is missing - presumably, left behind wherever they last fell asleep. Ouse, however, will find that her knapsack contains a a canister of salt, a hatchet, a coil of rope, and a toothbrush, in addition to the items specified in her inventory.

When Chip, Ardyn, and Espio awaken, they'll find their cage closest to the western wall. If anything, this seems to be to their advantage, as the main activity of the camp misses their cage entirely. Three apes guard the cage from close by, only equipped with spears.

All but what Ardyn and Espio carry in their pockets is missing - presumably, left behind wherever they last fell asleep. Chip, however, will find that their knapsack contains a a jug of water, a hammer, a blanket and a bar of soap., in addition to the items specified in their inventory.

When Cole, Noctis, Luna, and Wade awaken, they'll find their cage closed in on all three sides by three rudimentary mud huts, with pits dug in behind them- only a few feet from the cage itself. Judging by the smell, one might be able to guess what goes in them. The benefit to this, of course, is even monkeys don't want to guard the latrines. Four monkeys rest inside the three huts, but no one has their eye on them.

All but what Noctis, Luna, and Wade carry in their pockets is missing - presumably, left behind wherever they last fell asleep. Cole, however, will find that his knapsack contains a a bag of mixed nuts, a hatchet, a coil of rope, and a toothbrush., in addition to the items specified in his inventory.

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When Amateratsu, Mercy, and Hinata awaken, they'll find their cage close to a large pen of Bludroc; clearly domesticated for their eggs and meat. The loud comings and goings of the poultry seem to be of much more interest to the five apes close by their cage, one with a coconut gun, whilst the rest are armed with spears.

All but what Mercy and Hinata carry in their pockets is missing - presumably, left behind wherever they last fell asleep. Ammy, however, will find that her knapsack contains a a canister of salt, a multitool, a box of nails, and a first aid kit, in addition to the items specified in her inventory.

When Karin, Ignis, and Terra awaken, they'll find their cage close to the front cage of the compound. Whilst this is the most heavily guarded area, the eight apes are far more concerned with watching from along the areas walls, all equipped with coconut guns.

In addition to this, they will also see the reason for why this door has not opened prior; a solid log set into a bracket across the back of the gate itself.

All but what Ignis and Terra carry in their pockets is missing - presumably, left behind wherever they last fell asleep. Karin, however, will find that her knapsack contains a a pack of beef jerky, a woodsaw, fishing line, and a bar of soap, in addition to the items specified in her inventory.

YOU get a cage! And YOU get a cage! EVERYBODY GETS A CAGE!

Of course, our soon to be boiled to perfection adventurers will also find themselves within the compound of the monkeys; square in front of a rather foreboding temple. Two monkeys manage the winch that will start to lower the cages into the water very soon.

Acting fast is your only chance of survival.

All but what Karamatsu carries on his person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever he last fell asleep. Jesse, however, will find that his knapsack contains a jug of condensed milk, a knife, a coil of rope, and a shaving razor.

All but what Shepard carries on her person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever she last fell asleep. Gobbet, however, will find that her knapsack contains a bag of oats, a wood saw, a sewing kit, and a bar of soap.

All but what Finley carries on his person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever he last fell asleep. Pharah, however, will find that her knapsack contains a jug of water, a multitool, a box of nails and a jug of rubbing alcohol.

All but what Jaune carries on his person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever he last fell asleep. Mira, however, will find that her knapsack contains a bag of flour, a knife, a box of nails, and a shaving razor.

All but what Lup carries on her person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever she last fell asleep.

Brian, however, will find that his knapsack contains a canister of baking soda, a knife, a blanket, and a first aid kit.

Lys, likewise, will find that her knapsack contains a bag of oats, a knife, a box of matches, and a first aid kit.

All but what the Batter carries on his person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever he last fell asleep. Komaeda, however, will find that his knapsack contains a macaroni and cheese MRE, a wood drill, a box of matches, and a first aid kit.

All but what Clementine carries on her person is missing - presumably, left behind wherever she last fell asleep.

Kanaya, however, will find that her knapsack contains a bag of flour, a wood drill, some flint and tinder, and a toothbrush.

Asriel, likewise, will find that his knapsack contains a package of hardtack, a hatchet, a roll of fishing line and a first aid kit.

"...Huh."

Roy sat up from his lean against the side of the cage, reflexively reaching over his shoulder for the hilt of his sword -- which wasn't there, of course. A brief tension shuddered over his form, then immediately relaxed as a smirk crossed his face.

The realization of others in the cage, though, wiped that away quickly. "Are you two all right?"

You know, I'm getting real tired of waking up in unfamiliar places he--hang on. Where's my stuff?

[His missing bag better be where he last had it, or he's going to be even more pissed than he already is about this.]

[for the past couple months, Newt has fallen asleep and woken up much in the same fashion. At the moment, however, he is finding that today is, unfortunately, not like the other days. Instead of being curled up on a mattress and snuggled into Wade's side, he's found himself face down in the dirt--which as soon as he realizes that he's not where he's meant to be, he jerks up with a gasp, looking around wildly.

He's in the middle of the jungle. How the fuck did he get here???? His hands are feeling around in his pockets as he glances around--fortunately for him, he almost never sleeps without his leather jacket no matter the weather, and said leather jacket is hanging off his person with his trusty butterfly knife tucked in its pockets. He's also got the hilt of his beam katana hanging off his belt, though that's been acting spotty at best, and Newt isn't about to trust it. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees a flash of color that's not normally native to a jungle, and it's enough to catch his attention. He turns his head spotting...is that a kid?

Shit, that might be a kid.

Newt starts to get to his feet, slowly--when his shirt pocket suddenly starts making a high-pitched peeping noise. It's enough to startle Newt into looking down at his pocket...and the passenger that accidentally came with him.] Petrie?! [it's hissed down to the pocket, where he now can spot the ball of pterax chick fluff staring at him from inside his shirt pocket.] Shit. [Newt's glancing up again at the kid laying a couple feet away, before he huffs, glancing down to Petrie again] Just--be quiet, okay??

[Minor detail being that she doesn't know the meaning of the word quiet yet, but details. He's going to get closer to that kid and see what's up with that--especially with that weird squelching sound?? What the hell is that.]

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October Intro: Louder than Sirens, Louder than Bells

THE BEACH - LUNAFREYA NOX FLEURET AND ET. AL

GROUP 1: Danger level 1-2

H2 - ORALECH AND SANS THE SKELETON

E4 - TATARU TARU and OSOMATSU MATSUNO

D6 - MEDLI, ISABELLA CAMHERST, and MICKEY MOUSE

G7 - NEWTON GEISZLER and MAX

E8 - SOMA CRUZ and CROW

GROUP 2: Danger level 3-4

CAGE 1: SEVERS-THE-THREADS, ROY GREENHILT, GUZMA

CAGE 2: OUSE KUROSAWA, MARIDIAN, GINKO

CAGE 3: CHIP ARABOA, ARDYN IZUNIA, ESPIO

CAGE 4: COLE, NOCTIS, LUNA, WADE WILSON

CAGE 5: AMATERATSU, MERCY, HINATA

CAGE 6: KARIN, IGNIS SCIENTIA, TERRA BRADFORD

GROUP 3: Danger level 5

CAGE 1 - KARAMATSU MATSUNO and JESSE MCCREE

CAGE 2 - COMMANDER SHEPARD and GOBBET

CAGE 3 - FINLEY and PHARAH

CAGE 4 - JAUNE ARC and MIRA

CAGE 5 - LUP, BRIAN THOMAS, and LYS SKOVGAARD

CAGE 6 - THE BATTER and KOMAEDA NAGITO

CAGE 7 - CLEMENTINE, KANAYA MARYAN, and ASRIEL DREEMURR

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