[OOC] New Apocalyptica

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Someone said we should write these things down – said the world needs to know who we are after all we’ve done. After all we’ve been through and all we’ve sacrificed. I guess the heroes in the history books of our youth don’t really matter as much anymore. Not after all of this. We forget too easily the faces we didn’t look at long enough and the stories that mattered only at the time. The people, the places, the events that helped shape what became of us… they need to be known.

So, welcome to Hell. There are no red men with horns, wings and pitchforks dancing amidst flames here. There’s not many men left at all, I imagine. But, there’s us. And we’re still here.

- The Author

INDEX
Apocalyptica Book
pg. 0 ... Introduction
I. Havens & Maps
pg. 1 … Florida
pg. 2 … Evergreen
pg. 3 … Augusta
pg. 4 … Chico
pg. 5 … Reno
pg. 6 … Bismarck
pg. 7 … Colorado Springs
pg. 8 … Mackinac
pg. 9 ... Topeka

II. Threats
Bestiary
pg. 10 … Infected
pg. 11 … Zombies
pg. 12 … Berserker
pg. 13 … Titans
Organizations
pg. 14 ... Shepherds
pg. 15 ... Legion
pg. 16... 1007th
pg. 17 ... Condemned
War
pg. 18 ... Recorded Conflicts

III. People of Apocalyptica

FLORIDA______________________________________________________________________________pg. 1

Florida Haven [+]

EVERGREEN COLLEGE__________________________________________________________________pg. 2

Evergreen College Haven [+]

AUGUSTA______________________________________________________________________________pg. 3

Augusta Haven [+]

CHICO_________________________________________________________________________________pg. 4

Chico Haven [+]

RENO_________________________________________________________________________________pg. 5

Reno Haven [+]

BISMARCK_____________________________________________________________________________pg. 6

Bismarck Haven [+]

COLORADO SPRINGS____________________________________________________________________pg. 7

Colorado Springs [+]

MACKINAC_____________________________________________________________________________pg. 8

Mackinac Haven [+]

TOPEKA_______________________________________________________________________________pg. 9

Topeka Haven [+]

II.

Bestiary

INFECTED_____________________________________________________________________________pg. 10

Infected [+]

ZOMBIES_____________________________________________________________________________pg. 11

Zombies [+]

BERSERKER STRAIN____________________________________________________________________pg. 12

Berserker [+]

From what we can tell the Berserker is related to a few other forms of undead. I ran into one first in the forests surrounding Evergreen. They are lanky with lean, tightly woven muscles and tattered skin. Many have patches of hair all about the body, so maybe some of them are still alive like the Infected. Either way, these bastards are dangerous. You’ll hear them howl and their hands and feet, worn to the bone, scratching against the ground. The basic form will tear you to shreds.

Listen. You’re not going to know if it’s a Berserker or Collector from seeing it. The only difference I know is that the Berserker will rip you apart while the Collector will beat you to hell before dragging you to its ‘nest’. Pay attention. Next time you wander through a sleeping tent, question it.
-Simon-Pietro Lombardi, 11/03/20

Ever seen a handless zombie with its forearms gnawed down to a point or its face deformed by its skull splitting through the skin? Then you, my friend, have met a Blader. Nasty, calcium eating zombies that can display two types of behaviors: lone wolf or pack hunter. When in a pack they are impatient, very aggressive but also very reckless. Loners however seem more patient, able to stalk their prey and that makes them more dangerous. Both types tend to have a long memory so don’t expect all your tricks to work forever on them, namely those that have seen said tricks in action.

There’s very few ways in fact that we discovered actually works when killing a Blader: total decapitation and hitting the quarter size kill spot near the nose. If that weren’t bad enough then let’s not forget the fact they can play possum. Yes, possum as in fake death when you fail to kill in those ways I’ve mentioned. They will jump right back up and bite you in the ass when you least expect it.
- Abigail O’Keeffe, 10/28/20

Don't let them get close, either - even with armour, these fuckers have teeth strong enough to crack bone. That's how they get through to the marrow.
- Michael Dougherty - 12/6/19

Sisters of Mercy. Well, their name kinda makes sense… In a fucked up, don’t-wanna-live-anymore kinda way. I’ve never actually seen one, personally, but I’ve gotten close enough to hear one’s wails. These guys, for whatever reason, still have the ability to make basic human noises like crying. They lure you to them with plaintive sounds and then once you get close enough they go for your throat. I’ve been told that they only take that one bite, and then sweetly caress you until you die before actually eating your brains and whatnot. Creepy little shits. They’re also supposedly faster and hardier than the average infected and prefer to hunt alone, so there’s that. I guess the moral of the story is to be careful when you decide to play hero and save the damsel in distress, because she may or may not attempt to lovingly eat your face off.
- Cassie Shannahan, 07/06/21

TITAN STRAIN__________________________________________________________________________pg. 13

Titans [+]

Organizations

LEGION_______________________________________________________________________________pg. 14

Legion [+]

1007th________________________________________________________________________________pg. 15

1007th [+]

THE SHEPHERDS_______________________________________________________________________pg. 16

Shepherds [+]

CONDEMNED__________________________________________________________________________pg. 17

Condemned [+]

Recorded Events

Siege of Evergreen, Evergreen College Haven, October 2020

The Evergreen Haven, a stable and strong community was faced against the Legion for control of the land. While the haven had many defensive strategies in place, the combination of undead and Legion proved too much. A deal made in the background by a few offered salvation. The 1007th repelled the Legion on behalf of Evergreen. The Siege ended within a day, resulting in Evergreen Haven falling under complete 1007th control.

Rumors of Immunity, Chico Haven, November 2020

Rumors of a potential immunity spread within the Chico Haven after eyewitness reports claimed guards had discovered multiple bite wounds covering a young child's body. Inside sources of the hospital where the child had been kept claimed the child was perfectly conscious and coherent with no indication of illness, despite clarification the child displayed minor traits of infection. Two weeks after the rumors began, the child had been removed from the Haven and brought to an unknown location. Since then, there has been no other information regarding the situation.

For information on the stories of Apocalyptica's survivors, please see "The People of Apocalyptica".

- The Author

CS Format

Name:
Age:
Height:
Build:
Appearance: Picture and a bit of description, including height and things unable to be told by just the picture.

Arsenal:
NO rocket launchers, landmines or other heavy military weapons. Molotovs, homemade things are allowed.

Equipment:
Can be assigned or can figure out on your own. Usually a bit of food, some water, spare clothes, a few odds and ends, useful things. Keep in mind that ounces turn into pounds at the end of the day. No human pack mules! However, you'd be surprised what you can haul around especially with creative packing.

Bio/Narrative:((Tell us about yourself, spin me a tale about how you came to this sorry state of affairs. Anything good or bad we should know about you? What about family, what you did, what you were good at, and/or bad at. What’s been going on since the world crumbled, and how you deal with it all might be good, but… try not to overshare. We’ve all got problems.))

Timeline

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Current Location
Active Player- Character(s)

Fallenreaper -Abigail
Tearstone - "DJ"
Jazzy-Allison, Brick, and Tony
Zombiedude101- Coltrane

Interested Players with Character Approval Pending

Jazzy said
Currently, my characters haven't been placed in any one location besides a city. I'm purposely vague as to where they are for a reason. I had an idea for them to be heading toward the Colorado Springs, but Aweena has STILL not gotten back to me on that after the PM I sent him a few days ago (I'm beginning to feel he just doesn't respond if it's something he doesn't want to tell you which is totally okay if it is). If you have any specific city in mind maybe Nevermind, you, and I can work something out. Allison will want another girl to be around to help her out and be there as a female friend.

It's alive!!! This was what I was waiting to post while it was done:

I actually got to researching and thinking for what city we should be in, during the time the guild was down, and one came to my mind: Salt Lake City, UT. It’s between Chico and Colorado Springs that actually fits well for a first encounter between all our characters. It also has a park and several landmarks we can incorporate into the environment and allow lots of freedom in the story, namely our own take on the changes and flavor. If we’re in agreement then I’ll make the post and have Abbie end up at the 7 eleven on 1343 Emery St, separated from her traveling group during salvaging or rather left behind. I reasoned it is because, despite the odds, everyone will seek that area out first to see if there’s any small chance there’s some gas left or supplies. Mostly due to habit and hope. In addition it’s an ideal and easy place to meet if any other survivors arrive without it being a simple bam, we bump into each other. Like an unofficial meeting place for all survivors. It’s rather got a nice suburb feel; slightly Walking Dead sort, and not too overly crowded for a loner to be found.

Let me know what you think and I’ll start weaving the post. I’m thinking of a bit of trouble in the post which could be fun to play out, easily allowing Allie and the rest to come to her rescue and easily earn a bit of gratitude. If you have a truck or car or something to travel, we might have Abbie and Allie go hunting a deer who crosses their path later. ;) It was once mentioned at one point that wildlife could’ve grown in population during the few years the undead rose, including some wildlife which escaped from zoos like a causal lion might be wandering near the border of Mexico or Texas, due to less harsher environment though I’ve not researched the possibility. I like to think the animals would’ve adapted.

Another question I have, Aweena or Zombie, would any those past connected to her have joined Abbie? I’m mainly asking because I’ve forgotten one key thing: Abbie’s not a very good loner, she doesn’t travel alone if she can help it which why I asked.

Abbie
There’s a different picture of Abbie, less serious survivor, and yes, I didn’t know it’s the girl from the tv show Doctor Who until after she was accepted. XD However, it’s the best image of how I see this character. Before I go into the intro creation, I’m going to set aside a list of items and what not on her person which will adapt as the rp goes on. Mainly because I want to try to keep in mind the realism, not all of it will be that but I let it slide far too easily and want to try to avoid that this time.

And here’s some of her measurements and information if they’re not in the CS. XD

DOB: December 11, 2002 which means she’s about 19 now
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 128 lbs.

Equipment:
bag
*Can hold up the same amount as your average backpack

1/3 heavy duty trash bags (6 left)

A gallon paint can used for water boiling, it’s never been used for paint and has been sterilize under the conditions

Hand made hobo stove made from a Pint can and a progresso soup can (Created in the haven and been through a lot, including well used a lot so slightly charred.)

2-3 xbox game cords.

Rolled up 6x8 tarp

Small compound bow care kit (inside a small hand bag inside the outer pockets). Including melted down animal fat and bees wax-half used- in 8 oz container, a ¼ bottle of oil-hinge/wheel type, 1 replacement string set, a few small untested screws or bolts, and folded up rag.

Attached
Attire
-Outfit-

Torso: A long sleeve flannel shirt, tattered along the edges, in a check pattern of black and white. There are two breast pockets often carrying a picture of her family, who she believes is dead, and as well as a pair of dog tags engraved with the name Kurtis Conner. There are other odds and ends within the pockets but those two things are the most important to her heart. Under the flannel, Abbie wears a tank top shirt sporting a military green color.

2 handmade para cord bracelet on her right wrist, made from many cords including string, yard braids, mostly paracord from frayed old ones, etc.

Compound bow

Lower half: The shirt laps about an inch over the tight jeans faded with age and slightly thinning into holey now. About her middle is a waist pack . On her feet are size too big water proof work boots, stuffed with rags to try to fit better included tied to keep fastened in a variety of ways and methods to stay on.

Quiver, designed out of animal fur and shabbier hangs at her side and holds 5 arrows, assortment of hand made and manufactured. Slightly altered to strap against her thigh so it’s not slapping against it in her runs.

combat knife (Tied to hang at her other hip side and easily pulled out when needed)

Inside the waist pack:

Handgun

Spare clip with 9 rounds left.

Altoid’s can first aid kit: 4 antiseptic wipes, 3 small once use antibiotic packs, a partly used gauze roll, 2 banages, canvas needle and one legged panty hose.

Juice leatherman CS4 multi-tool

2, slightly grimy bandanas looped and tied to her belt. [/url]

Food:

Inside Bag
2 cans of soup(unlabeled and untouched)

2 packets, one half eaten, of Peanut butter Crackers (stale as hell)

24 oz. Water bottle, 2/3 filled and attached to her bag by a climber’s clip.(water’s a little old)

waist pack

Small supply of beef jerky in a small sack, handful.

[indent]package of hard candies

I’ll put location and timestamps on my posts to help keep things straight and not shift it too quickly; it’s worked well and wonderfully in my other rps to date so I’m hoping it does here as well. However, for future reference, I think it might be ideal to ask if anyone wants to shift the scene to the next time/location, namely in a group, and that way we’re sure there’s nothing else anyone wants to do. I’m assuming it’s around Noon, likely early but it could be late if you all want it that way? It might allow those less eager to allow Abbie join them to be more agreeable.

>,< Sounds like a bossy woman, don't I?

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