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[Early enough on in the morning, everything is same as always at Iroh's new tea shop. Not too many patrons early in the day, but he's happy enough to serve whoever comes through the doors looking for a pick-me-up with a side dish of wisdom, or pai sho lessons.

It's mid-afternoon that makes for truly out of the ordinary. Anyone passing by would be hard pressed to miss the smoke pouring out of the shop that smells severely of campfire. A quick check of the building shows why. The grey-haired owner of the establishment is absorbed with firebending into what appears to be a large roasting pan. A roasting pan with a hole at the bottom for the fire and a hole in the lid... which seems to be the exhaust port for all the smoke. That is, if you can see through the smoke to what's going on.

The rest of the day, and well for that matter, the rest of the month, the tea shop and all its contents will smell (and taste) of campfire. But Iroh'll be serving a delicious new brand of smokey tea.]

vulcanblazer

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[Pinned on the message board in the main foyer of the Overlord's Castle is a new notice, something of an advertisement, really. Done mostly by hand, it reads the following:]

NOW OPEN: ADELL'S ITEM WORLD LEVELING SERVICE

That new sword you bought not cutting it? That armor you found on a defeated enemy not protective enough? Don't sell them off for a quick buck, invest in it. No time for Item Worlding to make it better? That's where we come in.

I can provide quick, easy Item World leveling and service for a reasonable fee up front, there are two options you can take:

1) If you don't wish to come into the item along with me after you pay the fee, I will level the item up as best as I can. What's the catch here? Anything I find in the item, gear, money, or other valuables are mine. But on the other hand, you just gained a powerful item for only paying an upfront, one-time cost.

2) If you choose to accompany me into the item, items and Hell will be divided equally between us, with preference of items going to the consumer.

Either way is a good deal, so next time you're in need of an item upgrade and you can't find the time or don't want to take the risk of venturing into the Item World alone, count on Adell for everything you need!

[Action]

[Adell himself had put the finishing touches on his stall a few days before, finally ready for business. It took a lot longer to get off the ground than he started; he had to level up some gear of his own on the side to make sure he could cover the tougher contracts. Thankfully, having power comparable to an Overlord made Item World running easy enough. So fully equipped and ready, Adell sat at his stall and awaited any curious individuals or potential customers.

He kept an eye out. Honestly, he was surprised no one else thought of this sooner. He'll probably make a killing off it.]

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sonofursa

[Anyone in the Overlord's Castle today might come across a certain firebender wandering the halls, looking more frustrated than he does utterly baffled, although it's a close one. The Gatekeeper gave him some sort of explanation, but being in an "other world" that isn't the Spirit World is too hard for him to wrap his mind around just yet.

He's had some strange dreams before, but aside from sharing a certain fire theme... He'd never populate his subconscious with all these weird-looking people. Maybe the dragon over there, but even so, that is not a normal-looking dragon.

You might even be able to catch him muttering to himself:]

Wake up, Zuko. You don't have time for this.

[Aren't people supposed to wake up once they realize they're dreaming? Why is that not happening?]

lazyvassals

[There's a pile of boxes today on the Rosenqueen counter, along with balloons, streamers, party horns and confetti! Also a banner that reads:

RosenQueen Co. Presents:

The Hellberry

Today RosenQueen is launching a brand new product, dood!

The Hellberry!

We're also going to be having a special promotion just for all you newcomers to the Netherworld, dood! Anyone who's come through the dimensional gate recently gets one FREE, dood! That's a 49999HL value for free, dood! Isn't that incredible offer, dood?

Be sure to come get yours while supplies last, dood!

(OOC: Come get your network, folks. :D OOC post is here! Anyone not in the castle can handwave that they got a delivery from a prinny, that, yes, tracked them down to get their free phone to them. The RosenQueen prinny will talk if addressed, but feel free to also use this post to mingle!)

heartfulsong

[Anyone checking the bulletin board today will find a note written by a particular ice queen who they've more than likely encountered at some point in their life. Needless to say, their impression of her so far may not fall in a positive light, but it's not that she's necessarily concerned with others' perception of her. In any case, the note reads:]

It's not like I particularly care for any of you, but I'll be hosting a concert sometime next week. Lamenting our circumstances won't do any of us any good, so we need something to try and lighten the mood. It'll be at the Plains of Grief. Feel free to come if you feel like it.

[Though she'd never admit it verbally, she'd definitely appreciate it if you all came.]

ainodatenshi

[A tired looking Flonne plops herself down at one of the tables in the main area of the castle. She's tired, but has still been up early, cause she prides herself on being a morning riser, and all.

She's been so busy the past few days. Anyone who decided to stay, either working for Laharl or paying rent or whatever reason, Flonne's done her best to make sure everyone who needs a room has one--not that there's any lack of those in the castle. The trouble was more finding ones that could be made suitable to live in--many being unused for sometime, covered in sheets or dust or both. She's helped clean them (along with getting some prinnies to help,) finding fresh bedding, giving tours of the castle, and just been doing everything she can to try to make everyone feel welcome.

Even if Laharl won't think of them as guests, Flonne still is treating them all as such. So there, Laharl.]

I sure hope that's everyone...

arcadianvampire

[By now, many people have no doubt seen plenty of the Prinnies that populate the castle, and many have no doubt seen how utterly lazy and ineffectual most of them are. Well, as of today, those Prinnies are getting a lesson.

There's a new face running around the castle now, shouting at and intimidating Prinnies like a real pro, commanding them not merely with simple fear. No, this demon was clearly someone who could stir up something in Prinnies... and those who refused their re-education were summarily beaten and dragged off. One might attempt to interrupt him on his quest if one so desired.

Later, in one of the larger halls, Valvatorez gathered damn near every Prinny in the castle; the ones who all needed education. Valvatorez leads the makeshift class, speaking loudly and clearly, with a commanding voice.]

I've seen the sort of work you pathetic lot do! I've seen Slimes do a better job of keeping rooms clean than you all, and you don't drip goop everywhere you move! Whoever gave you your instruction in how to be Prinnies has done the most slapdash and insufficient job I have ever seen! You all don't even bother to obey your Master, Etna, nor your Overlord without the fear of retribution!

[He flourishes his cape to the side.]

As such, I will be your new Prinny Instructor from this day forward. I will whip the lot of you into presentable Prinnies that will not humiliate your Master or your Overlord! It's going to be long, harsh, and brutal instruction... just as it should be with your kind. But know that if you perform your re-education admirably, there will be a bonus in it for you: a fresh, tasty, sardine. I will see to it personally that every one of you that satisfactorily completes my course shall receive one.

I am Valvatorez, your Instructor! And I make the best damn Prinnies in any Netherworld anywhere. You all will be no exception. Your lessons begin now! Repeat after me!

Prinny Rule #1: You will always include the word "dood" in all of your lines!

[...This goes on for quite some time. One might attempt to interrupt, or simply wait until the lesson is over to address the demon leading the class.]

makainoou

[Later in the day, once everyone has had time to determine they aren't in Kansas anymore and can't get back there, they might find themselves approached by prinnies. The little plush creatures will simply say that 'The Prince wants you in the throne room, dood' before wandering off again.

If they follow these instructions, they'll find Laharl standing before his throne with his arms folded. Once enough people appear to have gathered, he speaks.]

For those of you who haven't already barged into my throne room today, I am Overlord Laharl. This is my castle, and you're all intruders here.

But considering it was unintentional, I'm willing to allow you to stay here until the Dimensional Gate is fixed, under certain conditions. Either you can make yourselves useful as my vassals, or you can pay rent. Those are your options.

Anyone who doesn't agree to them will be made to see reason.

lazyvassals

[It is difficult to define what a normal afternoon is by Netherworld standards. In the dark, torch-lit halls of the Overlord's Castle, penguin-suited prinnies totter about pretending to do work, while most other vassals make no effort at all to pretend. No fights have broken out yet, but it is questionable how long that will last with the Overlord being awake. It is just the sort of calm that comes before something unexpected happens, or someone makes it happen out of boredom.

And that is precisely when the first stranger comes through the swirling vortex of the Dimensional Gate.

It doesn't seem so unusual at first, because people use that gate on a daily basis. But more people start to show up, people who aren't demons. The Gatekeeper herself has no idea where they've come from, or how they've found their way to the Netherworld.

Unfortunately, neither do the unexpected guests.]

Hysteric Kingdom

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accidental text, sent to EVERYONE that has a Hellberry

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Meanwhile, in the castle, outside RosenQueen today...

first song // bulletin

A Tired Fallen Angel

[Action / Overlord's Castle]

An Announcement [Backdated to March 13th]

Welcome to the Netherworld!

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