intro ♚ september

[boardmaster]

WELCOME TO Grantebrycge

We’ve all had those dreams: you wake up on a table, to blurry, ominous images and the certainty that you are absolutely buck-naked in a room full of strangers. This is not quite it.

Instead, you come awake to the sun on your face. The soft burble of water nearby. The hustle and bustle of a busy street and the faint, fortifying smell of bread. You open your eyes and there’s no one there at your bedside, but there is what appears to be the end of the world happening just beyond your window.

There’s a crack in the world across the sky, the “sun” is the totally unnatural light spilling from that crack straight into your eyes, and someone’s left a neatly pressed and folded uniform at the foot of the bed that isn’t yours. Somewhere in the room, there’s a strange clatter like beads, the click of claws on the floor.

Something’s in here with you.

Also, you are naked.

ONE ♟ Video Killed The Radio Star

Rise and shine, Heroes. It seems that today is filled with good fortune as the morning is very uneventful, aside from the monthly arrival of new comrades. This is the perfect time to grab your weapon, Carrier and uniform and use your time to look around Caissa. While exploring or catching up on the latest gossip, you might blow past the delivery carriages outside of the Hall of Glory, but you certainly won’t be missing the steampunk televisions and vending machines which will be set up around noon time by your lovely maids and butlers! The TVs are placed in every single bedroom as well as leisure rooms so you can enjoy your daily fix of popular cooking show Inferno Kitchen, primetime Cheoksan drama Summer Cantata or the Gammonian hit series Sport of Crowns! The vending machines can be found in the hallways and contain snacks and drinks such as canned mackin’ cheese (or as Noirs like to call it, Lovekraft Supper), Pooky, Cpt. Pepperoni, Mountin' Do, or Eight Up. You are free to come up with your own TV show or vending machine food items.

Thierry Toussaint My dearest Heroes! I hope today finds you well, and for once I bring good news! [ he laughs a little sheepishly. he’s dressed less formally than in previous somber declarations and his hair looks windblown, like he ran here ] As you well know, our recent victories and mostly importantly, a successful alliance with Gammon has brought no small amount of blessings: we have more resources, better manpower, and the invaluable help of our Gammonian colleagues not just in war, but also in advancing our civilization! And so it is my pleasure to unveil our new and improved broadcast technology— [ a pause, where he winks ] —do I look clearer to you? It’s a little harder to tell from this end, I’m afraid. You’ll be able to receive better, brighter and more varied content from our country’s talented producers. Oh… [ another, longer pause. teddy looks offscreen and then laughs ] I’m not getting paid for this, I promise. I don’t need any other motivation to be excited for my country, do I? In addition to the television programs, we will be helping with the release of newly developed vending machine technology that brings fresh and healthy snacks to the streets of our capital, and hopefully, beyond. It would be nice to have one for my office. I’ve mentioned our Gammonian friends, haven’t I? And I’ve saved the best for last: as a token of the friendship between our countries and all that we can do for each other, Gammon has assisted us in completing Platform 40— … 42 and 5/8ths, an instantaneous portal between our very own Caissa and Cochrane. I look forward to even more cultural and commercial exchange from all the way across the Rokirovka Ocean! And ah, speaking of exchange—the Platform has been completed just in time for you, dear Heroes. Gammon has actually extended another invitation to you: as national and international icons and users of magic, they would like you to visit their school of magecraft, Pigeonsblood, in Grant— Grant… [ … ] You will be able to reach the school easily through the Platform! Pigeonsblood’s Headmaster has assured me that you would be a great inspiration to their incoming class of aspiring mages; I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity. Gammon’s knowledge and mastery of magic, as you may have seen during your previous visits, is nothing to take lightly! And if you like what you see, I’m told Gammon would be happy to sponsor classes for Heroes at the school. I’m sure they want to keep the inspiration flowing, hm? Thank you once again, all of you, for making such wonderful things possible. I’m sure your achievements will continue to open doors, both metaphorically and literally, for Blanc and for yourselves.

Meet up with your chums, old and new, and head over to Caissa’s train station. Once there, locating the Platform 42 and 5/8ths is an easy feat. There are two guards standing watch and they will stop curious civilians from sneaking past them. They will only let Heroes use the Platform and as such require proof of identification. A Hero’s uniform, rank badge or a passport identifying yourself as such should do the trick. As the platform functions as one of Gammon’s checkpoints, you will need to pay a small fee of 200 colle to pass. Should you be a new arrival, the Prime Minister will suddenly show up and pay the fee.

Where’s the portal, you might ask? Take a deep breath, walk through the wall between the guards and you’ll find yourself in Cochrane! Heroes might experience some sudden vertigo or a near insatiable hunger for pork. Very minor side effects vary from person to person.

In order to reach Grantebrycge, Heroes must travel from Cochrane to Friedgood and then a little ways further. They are free to make this journey by foot, mount or train. Directions to Grantebrycge are vague but you can’t miss the landmark of the Great Face Cliff, a monument depicting the faces of the towns’s founding members. Poobin and Cemron seem especially stern as they glare down at anyone who dares to visit.

TWO ♟ Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!

Upon entering Grantebrycge, Heroes will be immediately be ambushed by swarms of eager students from Pigeonsblood’s welcoming committee. This committee consists of upperclassmen from each of the Four Branches - Achroite, Prehnite, Bixbite, and Citrine, and they are dressed in uniforms in their Branch color (pictured here in the Bixbite red). Officially, they’re here to help you learn more about Pigeonsblood, give you a tour of the campus, and show you what each Branch can offer you so that you can make an educated decision about which to enroll in. Unofficially, they’re there to try to talk you into enrolling into their particular Branch and some will ramble on about how their Branch is the best while others fight amongst each other to try to get your attention.

Once the tour is finished, the committee will lead Heroes to the administration building. There, they’ll part with you to attend to other duties, leaving you with a reminder to head to the center plaza in an hour for the freshman orientation party. Heroes can enroll in classes if they so choose and have made a decision as to which Branch is the best for them. It’s recommended as it’s free, courtesy of Gammon. If they enroll in classes, they will receive their class schedule, a permit for a uniform, and a key to their dorm room. Head to the university shops later to have them take your measurements!

NOTE: The rooming and class schedule are up to player discretion. If there is an official mission the professors will allow an absence - Heroes can’t save the world if they’re worrying about their GPA, after all!

For those who choose to not enroll in Pigeonsblood, they can explore the campus some more, but either way make sure to head down to the central plaza before the party!

THREE ♟ The Part Where They Rope You in with Free Food

Stepping into the center plaza puts you in the middle of excited back-to-school buzz. Several event booths line the plaza, all eager to get your attention. Some will try to recruit you to their school club. Others are simply there to provide information, such as maps of the school and information about the Four Branches. Still others get even more specific, headed by banners marked “THE TOTAL IDIOT'S GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL ACADEMY LIFE” and “GUIDE TO HAPPINESS: HOW TO NOT DIE DURING EXAMS”. A few generous booths will provide you with free food like “Splotted Richard” or “Bangers and Mash” to fill your tummy, as well as school merchandise, such as Branch-specific pens, face paint, flyswatters, and other bits of merchandise.

If those don't get your attention, the freshmen running your way definitely will. They're beyond excited to see a Hero among their ranks, and approach you eagerly, yelling things such as, “Did you enroll? Let's do our best together!”, “You're my inspiration! I hope we're classmates!” and “Please let me know if you need a tutor! I wouldn't mind…” Thankfully, their enthusiasm is brought to a stop by the welcoming committee, who make their way to the center plaza and hush the excited freshmen. After a heartwarming speech about youth and school spirit, the committee flashes their new classmates a bright smile and finishes with: “And now, it's time for some fun!”

What do they mean by fun? The freshmen are more than eager to demonstrate! Aside from the fun offered at the various booths, there are many magic games to partake in. There's “Splash Tag,” where players must use water magic in lieu of touch to play tag, “Air Races,” in which racers use psionic, gravity, or wind magic to boost their movement, “Hot Potato,” in which the temperature of the potato is increased with each pass until it explodes on the loser, and Illusion-based Pictionary.

A few steps away from the commotion, near where the welcoming committee made their speech, is a tall bulletin board. Various flyers are posted here-- club announcements, dating ads, tutoring offers, and of course, Pigeonsblood help wanted ads.

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Nagito Komaeda | Dangan Ronpa 2 | OTA

[despairing_hope]

[Arrival; around Queen Hall, room 109]

[It was a lot to take in suddenly. Especially when one wakes up in a strange place naked. Especially when one wakes up. Especially when one had definitely died.

Sure, he had been ninety five percent sure the world was a simulation, so dying wasn't necessarily dying. But, he also knew that if one experienced what they thought was death the brain would be convinced it was true and the person would still die. So even if there had been a chance his body wasn't real, there was still the chance it wouldn't matter. However... neither of those things mattered because this world wasn't even the world he was from! Which was highly suspicious. What made this place any more real than the last one?

These were the thoughts that filled him as he made his way to the room he was suppose to share with others. Those unfortunate people, to be forced to share a room with trash like him.]

They really need to learn a better system.

[He said softly to himself as he opened the door to his new room. If they weren't going to alter the memories of a person so transitioning to this place was easier, at least give a person more than a couple hours to sort themselves out.]

I know two hour tutorials in games are annoying, but I would be okay with at least a 2 day introduction period.

[ONE]

[So this strange fantasy world had televisions. What a strange thing to have. But, he wouldn't complain. Not that he particularly watched T.V. much, but it was something to do while he tried to settle into his new environment. And where normally he would be one of the first people to go visit a new unlocked location, he just didn't quite feel up to it right now. However from what he could hear of others in the lounge there would be plenty of others to go check it out.]

A magic school huh? I wonder if they have invisible cloaks and interesting maps in those kinds of places too. I want to go.

[But despite saying that he wasn't planning on going at all.]

[Wild Card]

[Nagito will be all around the main city getting to know things, so feel free to do whatever you want. He has interesting luck that might bring anyone around him misfortune, though nothing that is life threatening. He also has a womans hand attatched to his left arm, which will have a glove over it by evening.]

arrival

[ahogay]

[Just as Komaeda is about to enter his new room, the door right next to him, to room 107, suddenly opens up. Out of all the people that could have stepped out of the room right then, it just so happens to be Hinata. What luck! But is it good luck or bad luck? That's up to Komaeda to decide.

He has the drowsy expression of someone who just woke up, clad in his Hero uniform with a Rook badge pinned to it, a large shield attached to his left arm and a sheathed sword on his side as if they had always been part of his attire. Realizing that there's someone standing next to him, he looks over as he closes the door behind him and suddenly he's wide awake.]

Komaeda?!

[He's so startled by Komaeda's presence that the only thing he can feel right now is pure shock.]

[despairing_hope]

Hinata kun...?

[What was going on? This was... it had to be impossible? No, obviously it wasn't impossible. He couldn't bare to look at him and had to glance off to the side mostly at the floor. What was going on?

It took a few moments for him to be able to say anything, after all Hinata had been the last person he expected to see again.]

So even reserve course students are chosen for this place. Hero standards must be rather low then.

[His words were sharp, and he couldn't help it. He couldn't figure out if this moment was good luck or bad.]

One

[femmefailtale]

[Meliora is already noted for having terrible luck--like, 'she will always lose games of chance' bad. Then, she recently became a king--renowned for their bad luck.]

[She's also just passed within five feet of Nagito. It's not 'if,' it's 'when' something will go wrong.]

[For right now, though, she's just saying hello on her way to the platform.]

...Then go? Only one way to find out what they'll have there, right? S'why I'm heading over.

[despairing_hope]

It's a bit of a bother to do right away.

[And by himself. ]

It's hard to shift gears so quickly. But... If you're already heading over there, do you mind if I accompany you?

[femmefailtale]

Yeah, not at all. So, sky ripped open earlier and I notice I've never seen you before. I take it you're one of the newbies.

Hell of a lot to take in, but you'll get used too it. Honestly, you may like Gammon. They're a pretty good place to learn about magic from.

[despairing_hope]

That would seem the case! I don't really care for this genres though. It's so predictable and boring.

I suppose getting started on that much would be productive at least.

[femmefailtale]

Predictable? Boring?

[She deadeyes him as they walk.]

The ground split open and spewed fire everywhere, split open in places, and hell was seeping from below the ground up into spraying in the sky to boil anything near it alive. If that's predictable and boring? I'd like to avoid any excitement. Ever.

[despairing_hope]

Random person gets pulled into another world full of magic, meets a bunch of people, is involved with action in some way, and then saves the world while having complicated love triangles that could be solved simply.

[They were not particularly engaging.]

In fantasy stories? Yes. But, a lot of things can be predictable and boring if they use the same cliches over and over.

room 109

[kyusei]

[ You know, Takumi is starting to acclimate to Enprise--Blanc especially. It feels like a mix of Hoshidan and Nohrian culture, kind of? It's a bit gross to think about, but it has been nice so far.

He had only been polishing his katana while on his bed before he notices the naked guy. Talking to himself. Getting dressed willy-nilly, then walking over to their door? ]

... What are you even saying?

[ literally what the hell ]

Hey. Are you not going to greet your new roommate?

[ MANNERS? ]

[despairing_hope]

Ah, forgive me. I must apologize. You see, I'm going through quite the abrupt change in scenery and feel a bit at a loss. To think you'll have to suffer with trash like me in a shared room.

[He sighed deeply.]

My name is Komaeda Nagito, Super High School Level Lucky Student. Not that such a title means anything in this place though.

[He smiled and laughed softly. How awkward.]

[kyusei]

[ Did this guy just call himself trash? If Takumi was one to gesture dramatically, he would be leaning back like get this dude away from me. Instead, he looks... not only perplexed, but awfully confused? ]

I'm Takumi. [ His eyes shift elsewhere in the room then back. Where is Sorey to make this less awkward?? ] I'm not even going to ask about your title.

There's another guy that lives here, too. I guess you'll have to catch him later.

[despairing_hope]

[He did indeed! It was a common thing he did to refer to himself.]

Three people in the same room? That sounds like a problem.

[Especially for someone who was used to living alone.]

However, it is a pleasure to meet you Takumi san.

[kyusei]

There's no use complaining... Actually, you can consider yourself lucky. We're not psychopaths or anything.

[ At least... That's what he thinks? He hasn't known Sorey for that long, but he's

pretty sure

that Sorey isn't a psychopath. ]

Yeah... Nice to meet you, too. If you don't cause any trouble, I think we'll get along.

[ Keywords: I think. ]

[despairing_hope]

Oh? Are psychopaths common here? That isn't a very good selection process is that's the case.

As for myself I don't think I'll cause you any trouble, and if I do I'm sorry.

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[cutiepanther]

[ ]Maki was never one for TV either. She spent more time studying or reading, or practicing piano, to sit in front of the tv. And she certainly never watched anything with her never around parents. So it wasn't like she was planning to change of that here, but she still found herself stopping in front of one to watch Teddy's broadcast, and found herself next to a boy she didn't recognize.

Well, she could be polite at least.

Invisible cloaks? I guess they might... stuff like that seems pretty farfetched though, don't you think?

[despairing_hope]

Isn't a magical boarding school, waking up in a magical other world, and this entire situation already pretty far fetched?

[Though he laughed lightly as if none of that stuff actually bothered him.]

I was thinking since those books have things like that, wouldn't it be interesting if this school had the same?

[Because when one thinks of magic school of course the first thought is going to be Harry Potter.]

[cutiepanther]

Eh? Well--That's... It's different!

[ She's quick to go on the defensive, her face scrunching up just a little cutely. ]

This isn't a book you know! This is real life!

[ ...How silly that must sound. ]

[despairing_hope]

It does seem to be real life, but isn't it a little hard to accept straight away? I don't really feel like a light novel protagonist after all.

[He wasn't any kind of protagonist, that was beyond him.]

[cutiepanther]

Of course it is. I was certainly magic shouldn't even exist before I got here. And now all of it just starts to feel normal...

[ Even attending magic school apparently, as Maki is looking forward to it more for the knowledge than she could gain than for anything else. Definitely not because she read about it in a book once! ]

And I don't read stuff like that anyway.

wildcard

[quaria]

[ How long is this person going to stand in front of this vending machine? Setsuna is patient, but this feels unnecessary... Rather, is this person mumbling to himself? It's not any of his business though, so he doesn't really question it.

So for now, he waits for a while longer. But if this keeps up, he'll just move on and find a different vending machine to use. ]

[despairing_hope]

That's odd... since these were advertised as new I thought maybe they would work.

[He keeps pushing the buttons but nothing happens.]

I'm sorry. If you want to go on ahead of me that's fine. It seems a little stuck though.

[quaria]

Try hitting it.

[ Sometimes, a little knock is necessary for machines like these...

Setsuna would personally do it himself, but he's afraid of breaking it. Looking more closely upon his uniform, the Knight badge is in place across the ribbon. If he tried it, that little knock might literally go out of hand. ]

[despairing_hope]

I sort of feel bad doing that to something new.

[Instead of hitting it he sort of pushes it to shift it a little, not a moment after doing this half the vending machine spits out onto the ground.]

Oh! Lucky! Would you like some?

[quaria]

[ UHHH...

Okay, whoa. That really is lucky... Either that, or this vending machine is indeed faulty. Setsuna's understandably speechless for the first few seconds, as he's never seen a scene like this before in his life.

He feels a little bad taking some, though. First of all, they don't even know each other... Secondly, he didn't pay for them. ]

Ah... No, I should pay for myself.