[HEADING=1]7 Sins[/HEADING]
Seven people wake up in the middle of an ancient temple. The floor and walls are of a dark-sand colored stone that is warm to the touch, and it is oddly light, despite having apparent source of light. However, as they look around, they find that there are no walls, the floor they stand on seems to be surrounded by an endless flow of lava. Somehow, they are not melting, but it is hot enough to be uncomfortable. They are not dressed very heavily, but rather in thin and dark cloaks that covers just enough. If there is a ceiling it is so high up that is cannot be seen or reached. Around them, there are a number of obelisks in different shapes and colors. All are made of stone, and between each pair of matching ones, there is a mirror into another world. Each of these is a trial, a level to clear. In the middle of the room, a circle is drawn, like that of alchemy, but for now, it only seems like a decoration. It is a strange and wondrous place, and none of them know why they are there.
Suddenly, a man appears in front of them. His face is obscured by a mask far too similar to a human face, and he is dressed in white. On his back, there are two broken bones sticking out, almost as if he used to have wings. His hair is long and blonde, almost white in color. He speaks.
They have all committed a grave sin, he tells them.
"Luxuria, Gula, Avaritia, Acedia, Ira, Superbia and Invidia. I have waited."
He lets the words hang in the air for a while. With a sinister grin he then explains that this is a special part of Hell, and that they have been chosen for a trial because of their past deeds. Should they succeed in passing all of the trials then they will be set free to the outside, and should they fail... well, that remains unsaid.
"Now, let the game begin."
[HEADING=2]Game Start[/HEADING]
The man in white gives them a short moment to be shocked, amazed, surprised, angry, just about any emotion might surface. No one speaks up, and he tilts his head.
"It seems you still have need of understanding this. It is very simple, allow me to give you a bit of the details. I am the one you refer to as "The devil", by the way. I prefer Lucifer, the Bringer of Light, personally, and this is a game of my own creation." His voice sounds almost excited, and he's clearly taking a sort of joy in it.
"There are 9 windows here, each a window to a new world, and a new level. None of the worlds are real, but I would advice you to act as if they were, else there might be unfortunate consequences." He motions for each of the "windows", 9 sets of different pairs of obelisks, between them what looks like a thin layer of glass, large enough to walk through. He places a gloved hand on one of them, showing it can easily be broken through. "You go inside, and you solve the problem. Choose wisely, because you cannot that easily get out from one once you've entered it. A solution is the only key. You have each been given a special power that can aid you, have fun with those." He chuckles, before continuing. "I would advice you to act carefully, everything can have a consequence. Now, for the rules." A piece of thin, fine paper appears in his hand, and he writes something on it. It soon turns into a scroll.
He opens it, and reads it out loud.
"Rule 1: Do not kill each other. If one of you dies, the levels will end up being unsolvable, and you will all lose by default.
Rule 2: You have all the time in the world. However, the world is ending fairly soon, so I would suggest moving fast so you can enjoy it.
Rule 3: You cannot bring anything from any of the worlds, as they are not real.
Rule 4: Do not try to escape, there is no way out apart from the way I have provided you with.
Rule 5: Lucifer lies a lot, and at least one of these rules are untrue.
Rule 6: Lucifer is fond of small kittens.
Rule 7: The rules might be updated according to Lucifer's whims."
He tosses the scroll to Luxuria, choosing her at seemingly random. If there is an intention behind it, he doesn't let it be known.
"And now I will take my leave, being the ruler over the eternal souls of most of humanity is busy. Any questions?" He lets no questions be asked, as he quickly continues.
"Magnificent. I will be rooting for you guys."
And then he's gone. They are left to their own accord, to explore and interact. However, if one of the rules are to be believed, their time is limited.
