Welcome to Independence State, the home of Independence City, formerly Frostford. Brace yourself for a lot of reading.

Cenic Industries owns Independence City. Years ago, they developed a 'Gene Trigger' treatment (GTT), meant to activate dormant or 'useless' genes in humans. The process is expensive, and only works on just over 3% of the population, but when it does the 'treated' individual becomes something greater than any simple bodyguard or solider. Basically this is how someone gets super powers, and becomes one of the 'treated'. It is the only method, there is no knock off somewhere else. This also means, that Cenic has the name and details of every single treated person out there. Typically the only way for anyone to be able to afford going through the treatment is by being sponsored, either by some second party or by Cenic themselves. Sponsoring is done by proving yourself to be a viable treatment candidate (a simple blood test) then showing the verified results to someone with the money and need/desire for a treated.

Just in case that isn't enough to keep everyone in line, there's Nitrofe, or just Nitro. The GTT was never really perfected, and over time, the changes to a human's genes begin to destabilize, and the human in question beings to lose control of their ability. The first signs can usually be seen towards the end of the first year after treatment. Then, without bi-monthly doses of Nitrofe (the Cenic-brand-only injection), and treated person becomes feral. The results of being feral vary with each persons power. Some simply lose their mind, others may die, or they can become dangerous; which is when Cenic's security force comes baring down.

The city itself has become highly isolated, with minimal trade to the outside world. This means most non-domestically produced supplies are scarce, and getting out of or into the city is impossible for most people. To leave the city, one must go through a lengthy process to obtain travel documents from the security offices in Bellit Point and then have their travel accepted or declined. The other options are forgery; the only really passable documents coming from the Riders, or bribery; and the only ones in the city with enough influence and power to hasten the process are Cenic and the Deloziers. NOTE: This also means if you are considering a character with teleportation abilities, I'm going to be extremely restrictive of them in-game. There's no way Cenic would let someone like that even live if they weren't under their absolute control.

Nuclear power doesn't exist in this world. There was no Manhattan project (though America may be working on something eerily close during the time of this setting) and the atom bomb was never invented. Instead America put and end to WW2 by deploying troops of 'treated' humans in both Germany and Japan. It ended the war, but not to the same effect as it did in our world (there was an actual war with Russia rather than a cold one see alternate history tab). Without nuclear power, the world is in an energy crisis a great deal worse than ours currently is. Windmills dot every piece of unused land, and oil/coal are drilled/mined at inordinate cost. Private cars are an absolute luxury now used only by the wealthiest citizens, and emergency transport. Electric street-cars and subways are what 90% of the population use. Even Independence City, which had ignored a great deal of the energy problems for reasons unknown to the outside world, highly restricts the use of fossil fuels.

Finally, Independence City is the center of a wasteland. It's located on the west coast of Washington State, not far from the Canadian boarder. A war with the United States and Canada four years ago left the entire state of Washington, the northern half of Oregon, and Vancouver (along with anything to the south of it) uninhabitable.

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1. Guild/Site rules. You know'em well enough.
2. Commitment. Look we know how this stuff works. I'm fine with people dropping in and out of the roleplay, life happens. I only ask that if you're considering involving your character in one of the major plot-lines which could mean any number of people are relying on you to post for the game to continue, be sure you can commit to it. Not that I'm going to chase you down or anything. Probably.
3. Alignment. For posts, sheets, and pretty much anything else, keep the alignment normal (to the left). Seriously I'm not going to read anything that is centered or right-aligned.
4. Post length/quality. I mean it's casual and I'm not going to be a stickler about anything. Just try to be legible and move the plot forward. If for some reason I feel you're dragging in effort, I'll PM you and we can work on a post together or something but I don't really see this becoming an issue.
5. Formatting. Make it easy to identify who you character is, where they are, and 'when' they are in each post.

A militant anti-Cenic and anti-treated group. Lead by a mysterious figure known only as Em. Their activities are often violent, conspicuous, and chaotic, at least in appearance. Yet they are at least organized enough to keep all their high ranking member hidden - if there even are any. They inhabit the ruins of North Shore, with the squatters and refugees. Somehow, they have maintained a great connection with the outside world, and are the main smugglers of foreign contraband.

There may be overlapping powers with PCs. I'm not going to steal your super-unique idea or anything but there are and have been a lots of super powered humans, it stands to reason more than one can fly, or run real good.


Fourth generation CEO of Cenic Industries. Austin is the man behind to curtain, controlling the political and financial climate in the city. The threads he holds so firmly in his grasp however, are unraveling; making him clench all the tighter.


The charismatic brother. Oliver was thrust into the political world young, and became leader of the Independence Party before reaching 30. While many find his obvious close ties to Cenic unsettling, more find him too likable and open to distrust as much as they should.


Claire only just squeezed her way into the council before Independence officially split form the rest of America. Then, she was reserved in her politics and, to all outward appearances, another simple bureaucrat in Cenic's back pocket. But within the past two years, her voice has been the sole differing one, advocating change in favour of regular humans and support for the suffering refugees and squatters in the lesser districts. It's a dangerous line she walks, but Independence City is a democracy, and no one has any official ground from removing her from council. She is the only rival to Oliver McLaugry that has even half a shot in the upcoming election.


The woman who's face is plastered over half the city. Madison disappeared nearly seven months ago and hasn't returned for her Nitro dosage since. Considered extremely dangerous, and at a high risk of going feral; citizens are advised to keep well away if they see her, while Cenic Security is to find her and bring her in. Her ability is described as absorbing electric energy and discharging it at will. No definite leads on her location, but the fact that blackouts haven't been sweeping the city it's assumed she is somewhere with The Riders.


A Italian immigrant that moved to Vancouver with his family over 30 years ago. He was living further east when Independence City wiped out his home. Immediately he returned to help with relief efforts, but there were none; there was nothing left to save. Instead he went south, in search of refugees that fled to the very city that had attacked them. He is in fact a surgeon, and runs a free -if not strictly legal- clinic in North Shore and will help just about anyone who comes to his door best he can. He is strongly supported by both The Riders and Frostford Falcons which helps keep him reasonably stocked and hidden from any law forces seeking to root him out.


Former overseer of the Delozier 'interests' in North Shore, (mostly of moving drugs and money across the district). Apparently the pay off wasn't what he'd hoped, and three years ago he managed to convince his crew to betray the Delozier family and go into business for themselves. They managed to kill all those that came after them, and eventually hit the Broad-View Casino, killing the owner which led to Joseph taking over the business for himself. Has at least knowledge of if not influence over all criminal and gang activity in North Shore.


Everything you would expect from the leader of the city's most prosperous mob; greedy, vain, calculating, and remorseless. No one wants to trifle with Richards Delozier. He has two sons, both of which are equally incompetent and constantly trying to out-do each-other in effort to gain their father's favour, and eventually the entire family business. Richard himself rarely leaves his building in Upper Helford.


There some debate as to whether 'Em' even exists, or if it is simply part of the Frostford Falcon's signature. But the group has grown and organized in such a rapid fashion, it's hard to imagine there isn't some leader behind it all.

Washington Wasteland

What remains of Washington State and the surrounding area. Completely uninhabitable. Location: East of the rocky mountains, south of the city's boarder.

The East Valley

The 'State' portion of Independence State, and the only inhabitable area around Independence City before the wasteland. Agriculture and wind farms take up most of the area, though small cities have sprouted up around them. The most peaceful area of Independence State. Located: Between the Eastern outskirts of the city and the rocky mountains that are the beginnings of the Washington Wasteland.




Greenville

The suburbs that separate the city from the East Valley. Standard quarter-acre housing is found in this area. Location: Wrapping around the eastern and southernmost sections of the city.




North Shore

What was once actually four districts making up the brightest part of the city's entertainment, North Shore is now a home for only the hopeless and desperate; refugees and petty criminals. The area was never repaired after being bombed by Canada almost a decade ago. Most of the buildings are broken and crumbling and any that reside in them take the risk of one collapsing at any given point. Located: The northern most part of the City, reaching up to the Canadian boarder which is marked by wired fencing.



Upper Helford

The new high-cost living area of Independence since the destruction of North Shore. A reasonable night life, it houses the City's most elite, with a price-tag to match. Located: South of North Shore, along the west coast of the city backing onto beaches.





Lower Helford

A largely residential area, somewhat more affordable than it's Upper counterpart. Also houses the city's docks, now used more buy yacht owners than industrial ships, a few fishing boats still set out in the mornings. South of Upper Helford, along the east coast of the city, backing onto the harbor.





Korrin Square

Tourist central, or it would be if tourists were regularly allowed in the city. As it stands, it offers entertainment and nightlife to those that can afford it in a few neon-lit blocks. Location: East of North Helford, south of North Shore.






Bellit Point

The political center of the city.







Warehouse District

No longer the functioning industrial area from before Independence's separation from the United States, enterprising minds have taken it upon themselves to remodel the abandoned factories and warehouses into the city's trendiest, and inexpensive, place to live. That is if you can stand the smell of fish in the mornings. Located east of Lower Helford, on the edge of the city limits.





Cenic Island

The man-made island that houses Cenic Industries resting about fifteen kilometers from the shores of Independence. What looks like a complex of tall black buildings from the mainland illuminates at night, reflecting over the Pacific waters brighter than any lighthouse. Ferries run to and from the island day and night for the employees, though boarding one without a pass is impossible.

Current plots anyone is free to join in and drop out of as they please, the results of these will greatly change the state of the city.

Cut off the Head
_{Positions; Riders:4 Deloizers:4}
A letter from Claire Tower's offices posted on the wall of The Foundry:


Cash Grab
_{Positions; Cenic:4 Falcons:Unlimited}
Cenic City Security emergency assignment (Involves Cenic + Frostford Falcons):

Copy, paste, and remove Spaces from the [h r].

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[h3]ABILITIES[/H3][h r]
[indent]Describe your abilities if applicable, as well as how going feral would effect them[/indent]
[h3]EQUIPMENT[/H3][h r]
[indent] Weapons are still used regularly in Independence, mostly by CCS. All faction have their own ways of procuring equipment however, so be creative.[/indent]
[h3]BACKGROUND[/H3][h r]
[indent] Doesn't need to be long or filled with fancy writing.  Just get the fundamentals; why is your character in Independence? Where are they from? Why did they get treated? Where were they during the war? ect.[/indent] 
[h3]PERSONAL STORY[/H3][h r]
[indent] What is/are your character's goal(s)/motivation(s) in this roleplay? Can be as vague or as complex as you like.[/indent]

Welcome to the world of Tollen, and in exactly one year and a four months it will be ash and dust. Then start the process again. Your characters are the only ones who seem to realize that time is in a loop, that remember after each cycle.

Certain events always take place before the world ends. Sometimes you stop them, sometimes you can't, its hard to tell which really matter in the end. Still here's your basic glossary as to what happens when.

Month 1: Queen Adeline is assassinated by SOUTHWEST COUNTRY (This is the only event where the outcome cannot be changed, she is dead the moment the cycle renews itself.)

NORTH COUNTRY (MAGIC): Covers the entire Northern part of the world, mostly a frozen wasteland it is mostly inhabited by mages, who completely rule over others. Nearly a hundred years ago there was a civil war, commoners pushing back against the mages. Their borders and ports have been closed ever since with no news greater than speculation and suspicious rumor coming from there.

EAST INLAND COUNTRY: a Fertile land of mostly farmers, a close ally of CENTRAL EAST COAST COUNTRY.

VOLCANIC COUNTRY (EAST, SOUTH): A tropical rain forest, until the eruption of the Storming Mountain ten years ago, ash has covered most of the southern landscape, and continues to rain on the coast, spreading northwards. With nowhere to go, the inhabitants of VOLCANIC COUNTRY are scattered, seeking refuge in OTHER EASTERN COUNTRIES, some desperate enough to go further east, to the Burning Wastes.

CENTRAL EAST COST COUNTRY: Another farming-based land. It is the only remaining trade port between the east and western kingdoms, and it's ever rising tariffs is making some nations lean towards aggressive action.

The Free Isles: A collections of self-governed cities with little proper laws or borders, sustaining themselves on the wealth of minerals underground. A hotspot of wars for centuries.

• Red Water: Little more than a pirate's cove, a tropical paradise with almost no laws.
• Silver Bay: Silver Mines
• Gold Gate: Largest producer of gold in the world, to those who haven't traveled it is a place of legends to be dreamed about; where the very streets are laden with gold.
• Iron Stone: Iron mines, have enough laws and strictness to almost makeup for the lack in the other free islands, with harsh and unwavering terms they make difficult trade partners.

SOUTHERNMOST WEST COUNTRY: Little more than a desert wasteland past it's shores. Skilled smiths, who craft and make use of most metals from the Free Isles.

CENTRAL WEST: The greatest military force in the world. Still steeped in old tradition, they keep the war of dragons fresh in everyone's mind and make a point to take ventures into the Burning Wastes at times in search of more Dragons. They also do their best to keep order in the Free Isles, protecting the mining cities and their deliveries from pirates.

NORTH WESTERN COUNTRY: Undoubtedly the wealthiest nation, trading in silk and spices not found anywhere else. An extremely rocky relationship with NORTH MAGIC COUNTRY, and though there has been no real word out of the country in near a century, they keep their shared boarder fully manned.

The Burning Wastes: A land that has quite literally been on fire for four hundred years. It is a place where when rain does come, it is acidic enough to burn a person's skin, leaves mud that smells of rot, and does nothing the quell the fires that spout from the ground. It is where the last of the dragons live, however few remain. Vowed together to never take part in human affairs again after most of their kin killing each other over wars humans began. There are no surviving female dragons known.

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Magic, or 'small science' is preformed only by the rare Grisha, a people mostly scattered to the winds who face persecution and slavery most places they go. Magic is preformed through the hands, and a Grisha can be stopped quite easily with simple binding. The abilities are genetic, and Grisha are only born to those who have the gift somewhere along their bloodline. Magic displays early on in childhood, displaying itself as one of the orders, only through training can a Grisha specialize into a school and make proper use of their power.

A final use of 'small science' practiced by both Corporalki and Materialki. It involved the ability to change the appearance of a person with combination of magic and tools. The effectiveness of this skill is dependent on the Grisha's available tools and power.