Arriving in the Netherworld

[evil_administration]

Maybe you signed some form. Maybe you didn't. It all happened so quickly, but they have your signature on a legal document and you've been assured it's very binding.

Now a group of surprisingly large penguin like stuffed dolls, which somehow move on their own, are leading you down a red carpet in an otherwise dreary hallway at the end of which lies a large room filled with small uncomfortable looking desks.

You are shuffled to a desk to sit down before one of the penguins hands you a rolled up piece of paper while saying, "This is your introduction letter dood. Don't lose it, there is a hefty replacement fee... dood." After handing you the document it hands you a small touchpad and a wristband. "This is your myPhone dood. It will let you post to the network and communicate with any student or teacher wherever they are, dood." It then hands you a folded piece of paper, "Here is a map to your homeroom, dood." It then shoves you out of the room into a different hallway than the one you entered from and scurries back into the room, slamming the door behind it and leaving you to your own devices.

The myPhone is black though there is a list customizable color settings. If you try to unlock the advanced settings however, the message: "Upgrade or Assembly Approval Required" appears.

When you look at the letter, you find it is very ornate, printed in gold ink on ebony colored paper in luscious but easily readable handwriting.

To all new students: Welcome to Netherworld Academy! What you hold in your hand is your introduction as well as an overview of the place you now call home. Netherworld Academy is the most prestigious demon school in the netherworld. A place where students are molded from demonlings to overlords. They say humans and even angels have given up their honorable lifestyles and embraced the demon way! So fear not, there is a place for all of you. Our ever expanding campus consists of pristine dormitories, well kept lawns and enough classroom space for all the students we could ever want. In order to make your stay here as comfortable as possible we have a large number of prinnies, the penguin like people, whose sole purpose is to tend to your every need. Because demons are not required, nor even expected, to go to class, our school rules are quite different than your average academy, but I'm sure you will all get used to them in time. Now I am guessing some of you are wondering, "what do we do if we aren't going to class?" The answer is, whatever you want! Below the campus lies the town of Bashrivet, which is expressly setup to handle all your student needs and beyond that there are a number of netherworld vacation spots accessible through the Dimensional Gate. Even if you prefer to stay on campus there is plenty to do from gazing at the splendor of the Administrative Palace to exploring the mysterious hedge maze. Some of you might even go to a class or two, but don't attend regularly, lest you become a delinquent demon, the scorn of teacher and peer alike. You may notice if you look at your contract, which is available only to the administration and to you via your myPhone, that you owe a considerable debt to the school. Fear not! That debt covers the payment for your food, lodging and tuition so you will never have to think about paperwork again! Better yet, it will continue to accrue, allowing you to stay in Netherworld Academy as long as you like! Going home or de-enrolling while your debt remains is strictly prohibited. You understand right? Business is business. So enjoy your stay here and remember: no one has ever graduated from this school, so good luck!