In 2017, the entire world was pulled into nuclear warfare as World War 3 began. One country bombed another and that's all it took for others to retaliate, creating a back and forth nuclear war that managed to destroy most of humanity. It never officially ended due to the massive loss of life.
Twenty years later, the world is a completely different story. It is rare we see the sun anymore. The sky is usually overcast by clouds as dark as charcoal. Temperatures are cooler than they used to be and it's often a struggle to keep warm. It doesn't rain nor snow as much as it used to either. Growing crops is harder than ever with increased UV radiation due to the thinning of the ozone layer and a frost-free growing season for crops shortened by 10 to 40 days, depending on the region. Skin cancer ran rapid during these years. The population of the Earth has dropped to the thousands. Those who didn't die in the bombings died from disease, starvation or perhaps they were killed by each other.
It is a fight for survival. Laws and morals have been long forgotten. Many have resorted to becoming bandits, killing others for everything they own. These bandits sometimes group together and live nomadically, constantly killing anyone else they can find. Those of us who cling on to some idea of morals, we try to stay away from them as much as we can and fend for ourselves. Those that live sedentary lifestyles either live in random, abandoned places or in small, forted communities that often kill those who try to enter on sight usually due to fear of disease or of spies looking to expose their location. Other people aren't the only ones we have to worry about...
Animals have been mutating faster than the world has ever seen before. The exposure to extreme radiation and chemicals has caused for change in their DNA. They are bigger, faster, and definitely more hungry. There have been cases of flying snakes, eight-foot wolves, and even three-foot wasps. Humans have been mutating too, with cases of men with large eyes with the ability to accomplish night vision and of people with teeth as sharp as razors. People are evolving regressively to be less like humans and more like beasts. There are smaller cases of people just getting small mutations such as a change in strength or speed but with each different mutation, it becomes more and more evident that these mutations are becoming completely unpredictable.
With large bandit groups becoming stronger and animals becoming larger, the chances of survival are not in your favor.
RULES:
- All normal RPG guidelines apply, meaning mature themes are allowed but if there comes a time where romantically-involved persons are getting too hot and heavy, take it to the PM.
- Potter is co-GM.
- The RPG takes place in the US. Try to keep the characters all there and preferably the same tristate area.
- No godmodding
- No speed-posting. Let at least 2 people post before you post again.
- Have fun!
Current Gangs
WOLVES:
The wolves are the biggest group so far with over 40 members. Most of them are bandits with full intent to try to take full control of the human population. They are full of wild, unmerciful people for the most part who go around killing and looting. Most are on the youthful side and don't have many memories of a world with laws and mercy. Some say they truly are closer to predators than humans. They take full advantage of the lack of laws and do as they please. They spare very few. Those who are spared are those who show strength, usefulness or an interesting mutation. Those spared must also agree to join or else they will be killed for posing a threat. Sometimes females will be spared for the wrong reasons. Most people who end up in their path don't live to tell the tale and it is often wise to avoid them at all costs.
All wolves wear masks. The alpha wolf is the figurehead who is in full control of the entire pack. The alpha wears a white mask to stand out from the rest. The alpha handpicks 3 beta wolves who take any number of subordinates to follow him or her to an area in the country to go out to kill and loot off others as well as to recruit strong members. The alpha wolf's identity and location is unknown to non-wolves but it is rumored they have a stronghold in an abandoned mansion somewhere. The wolves have been lurking in the north-eastern part of the country for the past few months with kill counts reaching an all time high. They're often seen with jeeps.
ROLES:
Alpha Wolf: Perenelle Walker
Beta Wolves:
1. Xander Phillips
2. Available
3. Available
Subordinates:
Amelia Averyonna
HUNTERS:
It is also not recommended to cross anyone who claims they belong to the gang that goes by Hunters. They're quite determined to become larger and stronger than the wolves and have just appeared in the last year, murderously killing anyone with guns or food to start a giant supply of weaponry and food. Much is unknown to the public since they are relatively new but it is rumored they have working technology that no one else has. The current hierarchy and their stronghold are both relatively unknown but it is assumed there is a leader. They're estimated to be about half the size of the wolves at this point.
LEADER: Kira
MEMBERS:
TOWN GUARD:
(Credit to Chukklehed for the idea and below paragraph)
The Town Guard, under the leadership of Lawrence Nightguard, acts as guardian angels in these trying times. Believing that nothing good is accomplished by taking advantage of or ignoring their fellow man, the Town Guard makes it their mission to protect and aid anybody who comes to them, whether by posting guards at settlements, scavenging supplies for trade, or scouting new locations for people to live. Anybody who joins the Guard should be happy to lay down their life for their fellow man.
Protect, Serve, Reinforce
Leader: Lawrence Nightguard
Members:
Hiram Oxton
Other groups can be created but preferably good/neutral groups as I feel two large evil groups is probably enough.
Character Sheet
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Nomadic or sedentary:
Weapons(A reasonable amount: 1-3 though some are probably more scarce than others):
Skills:
Any unusual traits? Does it show physically?:
Appearance:
Brief Personality:
Background(Please reveal your current location):
Alone or with someone?:
Other:
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