lifeaftr | June Intro: Let's Sea How Far We've Come

INTRO LOG: JUNE

Who: Everyone!
What: New souls arrive to the archipelago of LifeAftr as the island of Ziziphus begins to crumble
When: June 4th and onward
Where: Ziziphus and Ensō...and Monsun
Warnings: Mark as needed!

Ziziphus: At The Start Of The End Of The World
Since Bliss's destruction, the extensive root network they've threaded throughout every inch of the island of Ziziphus has begun to crumble. June 4th marks the beginning of the inevitable collapse of the island as it starts to sink into the sea...coincidentally coinciding with the arrival of LifeAftr's newest adventurers. Between the dead trees surrounding Bliss's empty husk, great cracks in the earth start to widen, the dead god's absent root system leaving vast gaps underground which simply cannot support the life above.

It almost sounds like thunder rupturing from the ground itself, wild tremors preceding each vicious boom until gaping chasms lay between venturing parties and the safety of the mana pool - only water waits below, for those unlucky enough to lose their footing.

And if the immense pull of mile wide chunks of landmass sinking beneath the waves isn't enough to suck you down, the heavy rain of debris from Ziziphus's rapidly destabilizing edges will certainly help. Want to avoid a watery grave? What you need to do is simple:

Escape.

Sorry, newbies. If you showed up on Ziziphus, you're in for a very athletic entrance to LifeAftr.

Monsun: Just Like Every Other Morning Before
Adventurers aren't the only creatures on Ziziphus attempting to outrun its collapse. Creatures great and small, from the largest spindlank to the smallest tigerlily will be heading south in an attempt to escape the worst of the quakes. Unlike offshore adventurers, however, these poor creatures don't have a mana pool waiting for them to escape through. Their extinction, it seems, is imminent.

Unless you have something to say about it.

Already exhausted from their attempts to get through to and then actively dispose of their fellow god, the Storyteller will break their traditional manner of communication to announce a potential solution to this problem with a single broadcast to the Stones of Far Speech in a strained, weary tone:

"The mana pools on Monsun are now open. If you are willing, save what you can."

True to their word, characters will discover that the island of Monsun will be accessible once more for a short period of time. From prey to predator, obstruction to catastrophe - multiple species of flora and fauna can still be preserved, should you choose to do so.

Be wary of the psychological effects of both sides of the island. Those who are new to our setting and wish to explore, the island of Monsun has a peculiar side effect to its stark divide: the eastern half is rich in resources, but brings out the very worst of you, while the western half is a tumultuous wasteland that accentuates your best qualities. More information on said island can be found on its entry on the Locations page, or its introductory info post.

Due to these efforts, the Storyteller will not be available for contact from the 4th to the 18th of June. Item Requests will also be unavailable at this time. They will, however, make a rather strained announcement to ensure all are aware that access to both Ziziphus and Monsun will cease on June 10th.

Ensō: I Wonder What It Means If It's Gone
The native fauna of Ziziphus aren't the only ones on the move, it seems. Those who wander the shores of Ensō will be delighted to witness the appearance of creatures akin to both turtles and dugongs drifting through the waters, gravitating around the island's eastern coast, rapidly gaining in numbers over the following days.

Kaleidoshells have been unlocked in the bestiary!

With spring close to ending in the archipelago, these peaceful creatures are looking to make good use of their natural nesting areas; hope you're open to sharing the beach for a little while. While a few braver individuals will make their way to the shores between C4 and D1 to begin digging nests, the vast majority won't be coming to shore quite yet.

They do, however, make a very fine sight around the waters of Ensō, especially in the evening. Luminescent, their rainbow patterns glow underwater, drifting mood lights for the increasingly warmer evening breeze.

All new arrivals will awake with knapsacks, their names stitched to the front. The contents of said knapsacks can all be found in your acceptance notices!

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.

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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[It's not going to be her family, but-

There's a reason she has cat food to begin with. She starts to slowly rummage through her bag and pulling bits out paper one of the smaller pockets. She doesn't want to startle Yellowfang away, so she moves slowly and with one eye on her.]

There are lots of cats here.

[ESP's scent might be easy to gather, if she gets close enough to Ren. She spends half her day snuggling her adorable companion and-

She slides the small bit of paper forward. It's worn from constant folding and unfolding, but it's clearly a cat drawing. The intent is clear-she's trying to offer a way for her to smell something that might be family, even if it may be nigh impossible after months spent in her dirty bag. Oh well. Doesn't hurt to try.]

Murasaki-chan is a special cat. He's a very good boy that sometimes look like a person, but if you reach out, his kind heart will find you. That's how he is. [And she pokes her finger against the little paper for emphasis.] I don't know if it smells like him anymore, but he drew this pretty thing.

_{[The old she-cat stiffens when Ren reveals the existence of other cats. Yellowfang lifts her head, alert, as though she's ready to look for them right that moment. But if she hasn't seen them...they must be within the Twoleg nests. Kittypets! She stifles a groan. Fireheart showed her that not all kittypets were shameful walking trash but...still. Ugh.]}

Then there is hope yet.

_{[She tilts her head as Ren fishes out some paper. When it's offered to her, Yellowfang naturally stretches her neck out and gives the page a few dainty sniffs. The Twoleg kit was right! That was cat smell! It was stale and sadly unfamiliar, but it was there.]

[The drawing is what captivates Yellowfang's attention next. She's never seen a drawing of a cat before. Her eyes trace the blobs of color and the lines. How has this been done? Some kind of cleverness or trick...]}

I smell them...but they are not family.

He feels like 'family'. That's how Murasaki-chan is. You can say 'I want to be with you' and he'll-

[Ichimatsu, the mighty cat/human that takes care of a kitty charge on his own. They weren't born together, but that doesn't mean they can't be family. As far as feline gurus go, he's number one-a person/cat who could definitely teach her the tricks and tips needed for island survival and provide safety, if she needed it.

Not that cats need help. They're able to survive on their own and provide comfort with their presence, regardless of human intervention. They're safe. Know how to find safety. But it seems wrong to not provide her with information on the abundant amount of people willing to help her, should push come to shove. Enso sometimes throws out surprises even cats aren't able to prepare for.]

Make you very happy. That's all.

[The paper seems to have nabbed her attention and it's impossible to pull it away while she's this enraptured. It is impressive and there's no harm in letting her look. Inching the tiniest bit forward, she presses her finger against the drawing's back and gives the paper cat a little pet.]

Do you like this treasure?

Treasure...? Yes. That is what this is. How have you done this?

_{[Now distracted from her plight, she wants to know how this Twolegs kit has captured the thought of a cat on this scrap of...whatever it was.]}

Murasaki-chan drew this pretty thing. He's a very talented cat that can make stuff like this.

[The best kitty on the whole ding dang earth.]

_{[Yellowfang gingerly reaches out to touch the page.]}

A cat made this...I will have much to think about. But I must go.

Okay.

[A cat's gotta do what a cat's gotta do. She supports this scruffy little feline. No matter where she goes, she'll be fine, but-]

If you get hungry or lonely, you can find me. I'll help you.

June Intro: Let's Sea How Far We've Come

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