Post by Mr. Game & Watch on Sept 17, 2021 20:42:09 GMT -8
The trek along the outskirts of Li would be nothing short of dreary and depressing. There was plenty to see, that was for certain. Landmarks of bygone planets, ruins of civilizations once fondly remembered by at least some portion of the Life Sphere. The long journey would not be rewarded either. The coastline might sound like a pleasant retreat from the landlocked sections of Li, but its damp air and the swirling black clouds spelled nothing buy trouble. It seemed that the sky was brewing something dreadful, but it wasn’t unlike any other day on Li.
Just beyond the site of the Crashed Nintendo Land, there was one beacon of light. It was as if the clouds parted to allow the sun or whatever light source was above to shine down upon the pristine town of New Leaf. Venturing just a bit further, the wanderers would find that the grass beneath their feet was full and healthy, a shimmering with life. Dainty butterflies danced through the air, the sound of birds chirping in the distance. It was like they had stepped into paradise or walked into a Mirage Portal, but all they needed to do was turn back and see the death and decay they had just previously passed through.
The borders of New Leaf Town were secured by a three-foot-tall picket fence, delicately painted with a variety of bright and inviting colours. Without question, it wasn’t stopping invaders from coming in, considering that it was made with flimsy, but highly decorative wood. The true entrance to the town was what looked to be a train platform, complete with a single set of tracks that went nowhere and were cut off outside of city limits. If one were so bold, they could jump the fence, but it seemed that the intended way to enter was through the empty train platform.
Regardless of how one would enter the town, they would be met with a humble and homey neighbourhood. There couldn’t have been more than ten residential houses, each with unique flare and colouring that gave a distinct impression of what type of person would live there. For example, there was a beige-pink house with a straw roof, it had several different types of heart shaped ornaments strung about it, such as a door knocker, wind chimes, the works. They were all quite pleasant, but perhaps empty.
Aside from the homes, there were three other notable buildings. At the back corner of town, there was a shanty looking café, a rustic wooden building with its sign proudly displaying the name ‘The Roost.’ The lights looked to be on and there was a welcoming sign on the door announcing that they were open. At the other corner, there was a similarly rustic building, though much smaller in size. It didn’t have any other distinguishing features aside from the giant window sized sign that held a symbol of an envelope.
Finally, at the absolute center of the town was the Town Hall, or at least, it could easily be assumed to be. It was easily the most impressive structure by design. Its front entrance had a set of large columns at either side of it. It had an arch with a clock on the face of it. It had a triumphant flag planted in the ground next to it, the symbol of a leaf flapping in the wind. The only eyesore was the chains wrapped around the front door’s handles, barring entrance to the building.
Before the Town Hall was a cobblestone plaza, complete with a statue at the center of it. It looked like a generic villager with a horned hat, sculpted with a gold-like material. This seemed to be where most of the town’s villagers were. There was a blue rhino man running in circles with his arms splayed outwards, as if he was pretending to be an airplane. Lying on the ground, there was a purple bear man, looked to be in a deep sleep, as evident by the snot bubble expanding and contracting from his nose with each snore. There was a brown squirrel, wandering around with a picnic basket in hand, looking at the ground as if it was a major conundrum that they couldn’t figure out where to sit. And lastly, a cyan penguin sitting and licking a lollipop. All in peaceful bliss.
Just beyond the site of the Crashed Nintendo Land, there was one beacon of light. It was as if the clouds parted to allow the sun or whatever light source was above to shine down upon the pristine town of New Leaf. Venturing just a bit further, the wanderers would find that the grass beneath their feet was full and healthy, a shimmering with life. Dainty butterflies danced through the air, the sound of birds chirping in the distance. It was like they had stepped into paradise or walked into a Mirage Portal, but all they needed to do was turn back and see the death and decay they had just previously passed through.
The borders of New Leaf Town were secured by a three-foot-tall picket fence, delicately painted with a variety of bright and inviting colours. Without question, it wasn’t stopping invaders from coming in, considering that it was made with flimsy, but highly decorative wood. The true entrance to the town was what looked to be a train platform, complete with a single set of tracks that went nowhere and were cut off outside of city limits. If one were so bold, they could jump the fence, but it seemed that the intended way to enter was through the empty train platform.
Regardless of how one would enter the town, they would be met with a humble and homey neighbourhood. There couldn’t have been more than ten residential houses, each with unique flare and colouring that gave a distinct impression of what type of person would live there. For example, there was a beige-pink house with a straw roof, it had several different types of heart shaped ornaments strung about it, such as a door knocker, wind chimes, the works. They were all quite pleasant, but perhaps empty.
Aside from the homes, there were three other notable buildings. At the back corner of town, there was a shanty looking café, a rustic wooden building with its sign proudly displaying the name ‘The Roost.’ The lights looked to be on and there was a welcoming sign on the door announcing that they were open. At the other corner, there was a similarly rustic building, though much smaller in size. It didn’t have any other distinguishing features aside from the giant window sized sign that held a symbol of an envelope.
Finally, at the absolute center of the town was the Town Hall, or at least, it could easily be assumed to be. It was easily the most impressive structure by design. Its front entrance had a set of large columns at either side of it. It had an arch with a clock on the face of it. It had a triumphant flag planted in the ground next to it, the symbol of a leaf flapping in the wind. The only eyesore was the chains wrapped around the front door’s handles, barring entrance to the building.
Before the Town Hall was a cobblestone plaza, complete with a statue at the center of it. It looked like a generic villager with a horned hat, sculpted with a gold-like material. This seemed to be where most of the town’s villagers were. There was a blue rhino man running in circles with his arms splayed outwards, as if he was pretending to be an airplane. Lying on the ground, there was a purple bear man, looked to be in a deep sleep, as evident by the snot bubble expanding and contracting from his nose with each snore. There was a brown squirrel, wandering around with a picnic basket in hand, looking at the ground as if it was a major conundrum that they couldn’t figure out where to sit. And lastly, a cyan penguin sitting and licking a lollipop. All in peaceful bliss.
Feel free to roam the environment and make Perception/Knowledge rolls on areas, items, or people of interest. I will determine whether or not your roll will be successful in my next Mod post and provide details on what you’re investigating, assuming there are any details to give.
