ENDGAME GROUP 1: Hellscapes (Log 1)

[yourghosthost]

Now then.

[The initial groups have begun to disperse, and Ghostave and a group of stalwart young heroes remain seated right where they are.]

One of the things we’re looking for is supposedly in The Underworld. I intend to use this opportunity to speak to Hades as well, about his intentions.

...As well as find this “other box” that he seems to have so casually mentioned. Do we have any questions before we venture forth?

(ooc: if you’re in group 1, this is one of your logs!)

Comments

[hallotween]

[ahahahaha this. it's fine. we got this.]

You heard the lizard. Let's go.

[whistlenotchirp]

[um]

Wendy, it kind of sounds like I actually have to fight someone.

[madmadam]

Here. [Conjures up a bottle of bleach.] This is your weapon of choice, innit?

[hallotween]

it's fine it's fine it's fine I got this.

[JUST KINDA. FIDDLING WITH HER NECKLACE.]

[kindaruledatit]

It... it's fine. Don't worry, Jiminy. You're not gonna have to fight anyone.

[Ahahah.... is there anything they can do here?]

[downtonabbeast]

[Can he at least get a towel after being dragged through the mud like this?

But okay, let's go have a look at the Underworld map.]

[stenchus_rodentus]

[He's a rat it's what he do.]

We'll see, but then again our hosts haven't been very forthcoming have they?

[whistlenotchirp]

Marnie i am very small and fighters are usually big

[grimgrinningghosts]

[... Well, they're not going to join him, what with the anguished torture, but hey they still seem pretty docile!]

[grimgrinningghosts]

[An ashtray sits on one arm of the throne, the other arm has a literal bowl of cigars. Y'know, for the enterprising smoker.

...Though, looking closely, there's something small under the bowl of cigars.]

[not_over_yet]

[ ...Faciliers, why your "friends" gotta be everywhere. Anything of note about that torn corner? Does it look intentional?

Also an eyeroll. You wanted help, Hades. This is them helping. Not their fault "helping" tends to involve being annoying. ]

[hallotween]

I can fix that if you want how do you feel about magic

[greatwidesomewhere]

...Well, I don't trust Monsieur Narrator as far as I can throw him, at least.

[whistlenotchirp]

well i was killed by a guy who turned kids into donkeys so not my favorite???

[whistlenotchirp]

NOT THE TIME!

[hallotween]

it's fine it's witch magic it's better.

also you're probably not a fan of getting squished so.

[grimgrinningghosts]

[Nope!

The map takes up virtually the entire table, though there are a few points circled. The most ominous of these are two squares labeled "RITUAL SURVIVORS with the note "LEAVE UNHARMED - NO PIT OF SOULS" beneath them. Other points of interest are marked - "Underworld Palace, "River Styx", "The Underdrome", "Club 33"...]

[whistlenotchirp]

They think I'm a bloodthirsty warrior! It seems like that's usually involved!

[stenchus_rodentus]

It's that kind of thinking that gets you far~

[Since they went through all the books, Ratigan is going to search for anything remotely interesting.]

[grimgrinningghosts]

[Yes. Deliberately ripped off.]

[kindaruledatit]

We'll think of something! Don't worry!

[Stop panicking. KEEP IT TOGETHER]

[toogoodforhim]

[Just pass it from one hand to the other alright. He looks in the bowl of cigars first, sniffing one a little before he notices something under the bowl.

Quoi?]

[tangerinetrees]

[ PICTURE HER ON A BOAT ON THE RIVER........ ]

Oh!

[ IT'S SPARKLE TIME, MOTHERFUCKERS ]

Come sail away, come sail away
Come sail away with me!

[defyingfrigidity]

[Well, since Basil seems to be examining the painting much more seriously, Elsa will trust him with that. He seemed like a smart enough sort while they were watching that round unfold, after all.

Instead, she'll turn her attention to the pedestal. Is there anything on it?]

[grimgrinningghosts]

[it's fine y'know what we're just gonna usher you out into the colosseum, hundreds of cheering fans. everything's great.]

Ladies and not-ladies, welcome to the Underdrome's sixty-six millionth, six hundred thousandth and sixty sixth match of the day! We've got a fun one for you today, folks! In this corner, the destroyer of worlds, wearer of a very dumb and angry badge, Jiminy Cricket!

[THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE]