.hack//CHYOA

A/N: Welcome. I know this starts off in Krynn, but bear with me for a few chapters while I introduce my oc and practice my exposition. Then we will take a sexy journey to the digital world of .hack. A convenient link to skip the ramblings of an old adventurer is at the bottom of this chapter. If you would like to meet my OC in Krynn, everyone is welcome to join my MUD, simply point your MUD client or Telnet client at play.legendsofkrynn.net port 6100, and on the web at http://www.legendsofkrynn.net

Story is moderated but open to contribution. If you are good enough (or well-known to me on CHYOA), I will be happy to make you an author so I don't have to approve the chapter.

You find yourself entering The Last Call, a local tavern at Ports of Call, the last city before the boat towards the continent of Abanasinia, on the greater continent of Ansalon in the world of Krynn.

Sitting to the right of a bar with a beer in hand and pipe in mouth is a 5 foot, 3 inch tall human. On top of his head is deep, first red hair that has a single multi-colored feather lodged in it. Quite a stark contrast to the pale winterish white that colors the skin of his face. His eyes, a piercing, ice cold blue complete a stern look. Around his neck is a black leather choker, secured tightly with a padlock that has no visible unlocking mechanism.

He wears a black leather trenchcoat that conseals most of his body, and a pair of uncomfortable-looking tarnished silver greaves upon his legs. In stark contrast to the greaves are a pair of comfortable- looking green leather boots. Above his leather chair is a portrait of the very man you see before you in the flesh along with a plaque, "Kougyoku Gentou, Owner"

Kougyoku perks up as you walk in, raising his mug. "Welcome to The Last Call!" He calls out. Seems like the owner is in. Not surprising, the tavern is bustling. The bartender is busy pouring drinks while you hear the sizzle of the kitchen in the back. "Horace, two meads on three!" One of the serving girls calls, causing the bartender, apparently Horace, to pour two more meads.

You wander towards the bar and order some ale. "Haven't seen you in here, stranger." Kougyoku calls out, chatting you up. "Name's Kougyoku. I own the joint." He offers you a gloved hand, which you find odd since the tavern is quite warm from the fireplace.

You tell him your name, and he smiles and bids you welcome to sit and chat for a while. You swap a few stories, it seems Kougyoku has gone on a grand adventure and seen all of Krynn. "But that doesn't top my grandest adventure of all.." Kougyoku says. "Stay a while, and listen."