WEEK 1: April 2nd - April 6th

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Peace Week

Sunday must have been exhausting for you, maybe even upsetting. A new town, new faces and a an ominous order from a man without a face... who wouldn't be a little frightened? Hopefully, all of that is forgotten when you climb out from under your blankets this fine Monday. Rise and shine! A new morning is a new start!

If you make your way to the lounge, you will find a few copies of the local newspaper provided for your perusal. Once you go outdoors, you'll find the weather forecast 100% accurate. It's pretty impressive.

It seems that quiet mornings like this are going to be your everyday life now. Maybe you should see this whole stay as a vacation? Go out and explore the town, meet your fellow motel guests and meet the townspeople. They're sure to welcome you with a smile!

This week's special in the diner is lemon pie made with love (and a top-secret recipe)

Links

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Guestbook
Room Assignments
Locations
NPCs
Activity Check

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

[Welcome to the peace week! This week there won't be a murder nor a task. Enjoy the peace while it lasts! If you want to contact the Sergeant, please post here!]

Comments

Shoot.

[carbide]

[After that impressive shooting, Kino turns out to have an audience.]

Your skill is impressive.

[quickpersuader]

It's important to keep in practice.

[Kino doesn't seem to mind the audience, at least.]

Were you thinking of testing your skills too, Ms. Olympia?

[carbide]

I don't have any shooting experience.

[That doesn't technically answer the question, but Olympia thinks it does.]

[quickpersuader]

Not any of your other skills, either?

[We all know what the Sergeant wants, it's not like it's a big secret people are probably going to need to defend themselves.]

[carbide]

If you can keep up that accuracy while evading, and find someone to take care of close range fighting, you'd do well in Yggdrasil.

[There, her skill. Unless Kino was hoping for acting.]

[quickpersuader]

[That's a new word. Kino sets the safety back in place before turning to Olympia properly.]

Yggdrasil?

[carbide]

[Good for you, Kino. Wouldn't want anyone getting hurt in this murdergame.]

The giant tree that grows in Armoroad. People come from all around the world to explore the maze within.

[quickpersuader]

[The guestbook did state that Kino dislikes killing for a reason.]

I see... What is it like inside?

[Kino is genuinely curious! The world is so interesting.]

[carbide]

At ground level, it's like a forest. Further down among its roots is a cavern that's like being underwater.

Beyond that there are only rumors.

[quickpersuader]

And what do the rumors say?

[carbide]

A century ago there was a great disaster called the Calamity in which part of the city sank beneath the waves. Rumor holds that the "Deep City" still exists and holds technological wonders.

[quickpersuader]

[Technological wonders, huh...]

Is that what everyone's searching for?

[carbide]

Some of them. Others just want to prove themselves against the labyrinth's dangers. It doesn't really matter.

[quickpersuader]

Sounds like traveling.

[People take to the road for all kinds of reasons, whether it's money, glory, or otherwise.]

It's too bad - I've heard of so many interesting places since being brought here. I wish I could see them all myself.

[carbide]

I wouldn't recommend this one. Dangerous.

[And she knows this danger well.]

[quickpersuader]

What kinds of dangers?

[carbide]

Monsters. That's what they call the creatures who live down there, and it's a name well earned. They'll kill anyone they encounter without a thought.

[quickpersuader]

[Monsters, huh...]

Are they all aggressive?

[Which is to say, not like typical wildlife that mostly wants you to stay out of their business.]

[carbide]

It varies. Some attack everything they see, some only everything that gets in their way.

[quickpersuader]

So anyone who wanted to explore would need to be incredibly well-prepared.

[Kino, no.]

[carbide]

[Olympia looks off into the distance.]

I've seen very well-prepared guilds venture into the Labyrinth. I've even helped them myself.

Sometimes, another guild finds their bodies, but most just disappear.

[quickpersuader]

[Ah, well...]

That's too bad. Maybe one day, they'll be able to establish a safe path.

How did you get out safely?

[carbide]

I never go further than I can handle. Even the upper floors are dangerous, but they aren't as dangerous.

[quickpersuader]

Biting off more than you can chew is one way to an early grave...

[And as curious as Kino may be, there's no desire to die before Kino can see so many other places first.]

[carbide]

[Olympia turns back toward Kino, smiling again.]

Yggdrasil certainly provides enough for someone to choke on.