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cittàgazze: week 0 intro

the city of magpies

40 Remain

Whatever you were doing previously, wherever you were, you come back into yourself very abruptly, after going through a haze. Quite literally, as it turns out. You and your daemon are left to wander through a thick, cloying fog, where sights and sounds are muffled. All attempts to call out don't result in much, and your voice is just swallowed up. At least you're not alone—no matter their form, you know who and what they are, and they stick close to you, just as without answers as you are. How unfortunate.

But your feet carry you until, finally, the actual fog clears—at least, enough to let you see the street you walk along—and now your surroundings are a little more apparent. Even if you're far from home, maybe in less than ideal condition at the moment, at least you're not alone in this? Turns out it isn't just the two of you. As if they've walked right out of the fog, themselves, there are others on this long boulevard lined with palm trees, breathing in the stormy sea air, just like you.

Hard to say where you've wound up, and just when in the day, with the storm overhead. It's not night, that's for sure, and it's some sort of city, though it looks a little... worn down. Abandoned. Weird. Where are all the people, besides you? There's movement, occasionally, but whoever it is skitters away and disappears before you have a chance to get a closer look—at first, anyways. Maybe you can catch them after exploring a bit?

... though, maybe you want to change, first? ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ) Wow, you're really dressed up for... well, what sort of occasion would warrant this...

Some further walking on the boulevard leads you along storefronts of various kinds, but one in particular stands out. Looks like there's a message that's been posted up on a shop bulletin board, standing out due to intent. Just pinned in place, after the rest of it was obviously cleared out in a hurry, with some pages having been torn off and leaving corners and bits behind.

I hope you enjoy my gift!! And don't worry you're ALL beautiful. ;)

We'll try to get some answers for you guys, since I'm sure you have a lot of questions. For now, check out the shop for some bags! I'm sorry that it's not much, considering the situation, but if there's anything else you need—there's plenty of other shops around the city. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!!

I know it might be scary to find yourselves in a new place, but I promise that things will be okay. We'll make sure it's okay. Maybe there's something here that you can find out before we can get to you. Try to get along the meantime—we'll talk to you as soon as we can.

Sorry we can't welcome you in person yet, but we'll be there soon! We're trying to work out some things right now, like how to get your stuff back to you. You're in a safe place, though, so try to take it easy and stick together until we get there, okay? See you soon!

Inside the shop, it's as the message says: there are bags neatly lined up. There's something... enchanted about them, almost, that leads you to the one that is apparently yours, and prevents anyone else from picking up someone else's. (Literally, like they weigh a ton, even if you're normally capable of lifting said ton.) The enchantment wears off once you've claimed your bag. Each one contains:

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Hotel Nido di Gazza

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Attached to the side of each satchel is one of those small, single-person umbrellas that come in a variety of patterns and are prone to turning inside out in a stiff breeze or yeeting off the handle when the button is pressed when used too frequently or not just right. There's a note attached in that loopy but legible handwriting saying: sorry, there weren't any better ones in the city. :(

At present, a thick fog and threatening thunderclouds have encased the city. Rain is intermittent, as are the flashes of lightning, but it's a rather oppressive atmosphere to welcome you in with. Any attempts to leave the city walls, or to step off of the boulevard into the unknown (even if you can clearly see the sand of the beach, hear the waves beyond, see a beacon of light cutting through the thick fog), will be met with a feeling of dread and your steps turning you back around into the city proper again. Your daemons may even tug at your clothes with a self preservation instinct that kicks in for the both of you. Isn't it safer here?

welcome to cittàgazze

Hello, everybody! Welcome to the start of the game—please enjoy the weekend zero intro to the fullest, as we get everyone settled in, and feel free to explore the setting to your heart's contents. Additionally, please note two things of particular interest as your characters familiarize themselves with their new home away from home:

The first, of course, being that IC profiles are not ICly available yet. Once they are, we'll let you know. Just make sure you're filling them out this weekend!

The second is that your character does not have their item from home or canon changes of clothes yet. If you'd like to change out of the clothing that you've been so graciously given—why? They're nice, aren't they? Don't you appreciate them? But I guess you can raid the homes and shops of the city, if need be, until further notice. Clothing styles are 90s function over fashion you might find in a humid climate like this one, though there are some... outdated, if simple, trendier styles available.

Let the mods know if you need anything, and enjoy!

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[He recoils at the invasion of personal space. Oooooh no, this one is strange, he thinks. As if compensating for him not shoving her away, Medli clambers on top of him, setting on his shoulder and looking ready to bite if necessary. Even though Revali has been trying hard to be civil with people, Medli doesn't seem like she has any problems lashing out!]

Do I look giant to you?

[If he's giant what will the Ritos that are bigger than himself be called.

No denial to the 'bird' part, though. That's as good as it gets without him outright saying 'yes']

[ She does not seem fazed by Medli. Unfortunately, this is a girl who does what she wants. ]

Yes? Birds aren't usually this big, unless they're some kind of Bird Devil -- but you're no devil, you don't smell like one.

[ Observations done. She will take a step back, looking at him! ] From where do you hail, Bird?

I, Revali, come from Rito Village -- a place you probably haven't heard of before.

[Oho, she wasn't deterred by the honey badger. Yup, this one is going to be a pain in the neck, he can tell. Oh well]

Nope. Never heard of it. What country is that from?

I remember Angel Devil was also from a strange place.

[ Sometimes your own sense of strength and ego are so overinflated. ]

The Kingdom of Hyrule. Long fallen into calamity, and saved recently thanks to the action of a group of Champions who destroyed the evil that had the land steeped into its corrupting influence.

[He gestures at himself with a wing]

Group that I was part of, of course!

[Nobody asked you to brag, Revali]

Never heard of it! Did you fight devils?

[ I'm so sorry. She just steams right over his brag. Though she doesn't put him down for it by any means. ]

[It's as if Revali expected praise to come forth, because he scoffs and waves nonchalantly]

Pretty much.

[Some sure would say Calamity Ganon was a demon! It's a bit complicated but eh, Revali never really cared about what box what he was fighting fits in]

Then I think I am just as, if not more impressive than you! I also fight devils!

[ This is how it works. ]

Is that so?

[Said with the tone of someone who doesn't believe that at all. Part of him is sure he'll regret, but he asks anyway:]

And how exactly do you fight them?

[He's pretty much trying to figure out if maybe this person's "battles" are something ridiculous and not worth dwelling on. He can respect warriors -- most of the time.]

I cut them up into pieces! Smash them into a bloody pulp! Fill them full of holes so bad they beg to die!

[ She is so very happy-go-lucky announcing this. ]

Pointlessly brutal.

[...except when you're against something truly powerful, in which case it's fair, he supposes. Not that he had a chance to do so, a certain knight being the one to face Calamity Ganon]

Thank you!

[ Revali most certainly did not intend that as a compliment, and yet. Sometimes you are just a very violent and very stupid devil, and your ego is larger than life. ]

[Revali sighs. The sigh of someone who can't believe the idiocy. The sigh he proooobably will use a million times in this game]

Regardless, good to know there's someone else here who isn't complete dead weight during battle. If the chance arises I expect to see you pull your weight.

[He's taking for granted fighting your way out of this place is a very likely scenario, really. Too bad, Revali, this is a murdergame, you'll stay and you'll hate it]

[ Revali sighing the everloving hell out of trials. ]

If I were to get in a fight, I would totally win! It would be in your best interest to not drag me down, Bird!

[ It doesn't even sound derogatory, though. At least. ]

Of all the obnoxious people...

[Why did it have to be one capable of fighting too. If it wasn't for that he'd have more of an excuse to ignore her altogether. Alas, he'll have to keep tabs on her.

Tired of having to deal with her, Revali departs, not even bothering to say anything to her. Better to not meet her for a while, he thinks.

Which is too bad for him, given later he'd find her messing with his supplies. This is going to a long two months for this guy, huh]

[ THAT'S RIGHT YOU WILL. BUCKLE IN BIRD BOY ]

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