The Introduction

Storymode | Mission

The Introduction is the opening scene of Storymode. It sees the beginning of the Advent of the Myths, the opening of the Bloodpool, and The Truth summoning Carl Johnson to Prospero Headquarters immediately.

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Summary
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Outcome

Summary

The Introduction opens with a series of atmospheric establishing shots. First we see Los Santos, then Las Venturas, and then San Fierro. All of these shots are calm, showing the everyday life in the three cities, complete with pedestrians walking and cars travelling. These establishing shots are meant to show the world as it was, in order to create a stark sense of contrast once the Advent of the Myths begins.

We then cut to the Bloodpool, It is calm and sunny, and a small ensemble of hikers can be seen walking along the edge of the lake. Amongst them are John and Andrea Matthews, who are Eve Matthews' parents. Everything is fine at first, but as they continue to walk, the weather suddenly changes to a heavy storm, and a thick mist erupts from the lake. The hikers watch in awe, but flee for their lives when Bigfoot, the Yeti, and Piggsy emerge from the mist and begin chasing them. As they run, the screen fades to black.

The view then cuts to the exterior of Misty's club in San Fierro. CJ exits the club and goes to get into his car, however he is interrupted by a phone call from The Truth. The Truth tells him vaguely that "everything is going down", and tells CJ that he is to report to Prospero Headquarters immediately. CJ is frustrated by the lack of detail, but sees no other choice. He drives to the H.Q. and parks up, before walking over to The Truth.

The Truth tells him that all of the long rumoured myths and legends of San Andreas have suddenly come true. CJ is sceptical about this, as Truth has alluded to it happening many times in the past, however Truth assures him the this information is directly coming from The Custodian - Prospero's leader - himself. He tells CJ that The Custodian wants them to investigate Fisher's Lagoon and Mount Chiliad, over sighting of the Loch Ness Monster and the Yeti respectively. As The Truth is investigating Fisher's Lagoon, CJ is left to investigate the mountain.

CJ then proceeds inside the H.Q. building and goes to the second floor to change into his suit, before obtaining some weapons and ammo from the arms dealer downstairs. Suited upand equipped, he then heads to Mount Chiliad to begin his investigation.

Transcript

Opening Shots

The introduction begins with several shots of each of the main cities of San Andreas. First Los Santos, then Las Venturas, then San Fierro. Each of these shots is calm, with normal life going ahead. We then cut to Back o' Beyond, specifically the Bloodpool. John and Andrea Matthews are hiking along the lake edge, along with two other hikers. As they walk along, the Advent of the Myths begins, and a white mist begins to erupt from the lake. Out of it emerges Bigfoot, the Yeti, and Piggsy. The screen then fades the black as the hikers run away screaming, with the myths chasing them.

Meeting The Truth

Misty's Club is then shown, with CJ standing outside next to his car, having just exited the club. He then gets a call from The Truth, who tells him to get to Prospero H.Q. as soon as he can.

CJ: Truth, what's happening?

The Truth (Phone): CJ, everything's going down just as I said it would. We need you here, now.

CJ: What you mean? Truth? Hello?! Truth?! Damn, always with the vagueness.

The player must then drive to Prospero H.Q. and park in the designated marker. Upon parking in the lot CJ walks over and meets The Truth, he walks towards him from the other direction.

The Truth: CJ, you made it.

CJ: You gonna tell me what this is all about? This is my day off man.

The Truth: It's happening CJ. Myths, legends... they're true. We're getting reports of all sorts of stuff from all across San Andreas.

CJ: Truth, you been hitting the bong a bit too hard man. We get reports of stuff all the time, none of them have been true.

The Truth: Not this time. We're being flooded with calls from people in the Whetstone and San Fierro Bay regions. The Custodian wants us to investigate.

CJ: The Custodian himself? I swear Truth, this turns out to be another—

The Truth: Not this time. Head inside and gear up. I've got San Fierro Bay.

The Truth then walks off-screen, leaving CJ alone.

Prospero H.Q. Tour

The camera now shows an exterior shot of the H.Q.

This is the Prospero Headquarters, your central base of operations.

The Headquarters will provide you with help, a place to save the game, weapons, and vehicles.

Head inside the Prospero Headquarters building.

Afterwards, the player is instructed to enter the H.Q. building. Upon entering the building: A small cinematic now plays with various shots giving the player an idea of what amenities are available in Prospero H.Q.

This is Prospero Headquarters.

The camera now switches to where the weapons vendor stands.

You can buy weapons and ammo here.

The camera now shows the briefing room.

Myth briefings can be played at any time in this room.

The camera now shows inside the infirmary.

You can get free healing here in the infirmary.

The camera now shows a marker by a door next to the infirmary.

Head to the second floor and change into your clothes.

The camera restores with a jump-cut. The player must now enter a room and walk into a marker. CJ is then dressed in his suit, and the player is instructed to head to Mount Chiliad in search of the Yeti.

Head to the marker on your map to begin searching for the Yeti. If you haven't already, stock up on weapons at the Weapons Vendor downstairs.