<<SANCTUARY>>
September 23rd, 2030, is when the attack happened....
At Approx 1626 EST, a giant swirling lightning filled black portal opened up above every Continent. Each one reporting in the same Phenomenon, mere minutes after each other. At 1943 EST, the portals slowly began to produce beings. Demons. They came in different shapes, and sizes - grotesque beings. Some spit acid, others tore humans apart with their claws, the more people screamed the crazier they went it seemed. They filled each country, and state - mutilating all humans. In a matter of 2 hours, 70% of the worlds population had been wiped out. Cities, and towns were destroyed all over the world. The portal disappeared, leaving behind plenty of demons with its closing. Humanity fell that day, many of the survivors screamed at God - begging, asking why this horror would find its way to Earth. Other survivors accepted it, and evolved with the new desolate world. Throughout the years, times have been very rough on humanity. Demons still ruled the earth, scavenging on the survivors they could find. Now it was like a game with the population dwindling even further as every day, week, and month passed.
It is now 200 years later, and Humanity seems to be rising again. Around 100 years ago, there was an established Civilization that rose and began to prosper - Sanctuary. Around the time of its rise, there was a rise of a demon-fighting Vanguard, the Guardians. They set up establishments to the North, East, West, and South of Sanctuary. What began as mere hundreds of people in between the rise of Sanctuary, and the Guardians has now risen to thousands between the two.
Sanctuary itself houses over 1000 human survivors, and over 300 in its outer village as of today. Some colonists have gotten brave with time and moved outside the Village walls - establishing their own settlements/tribes mere miles from Sanctuary. All doing trades, and cohabitating with each other in this new world. With human numbers increasing, this has been seen as the 'Rise of Humanity,' and many are wanting to continue fighting to destroy every trace of demons. And with attacks frequenting on the Mountain Village, its a good thing this Rise is influencing many of the villagers.
Sanctuary operates from a King, King Dominick, who has so far been chosen based off of Lineage - the first King, King Gerard Nouvelle was his Grandfather, and his father King Marcus - who died an early death as he went to battle protecting the Outer Village from immense demonic attack.
It was during King Marcus's reign that a new era started, and that era was the bonding, and cohabitating of Halfbreed Demons, and Humans. He started a very small settlement for halfbreeds before his death, believing that humans and halfbreeds could work together and live in harmony. He also knew that these halfbreeds possessed powers, and it was better to be on their good side. After his death, King Dominick took reign at Age 19, which many weren't happy with the youngster taking the crown so soon. But he has carried on his fathers legacy, upheld his morals, and has made Sanctuary a much most bustling place in the past 41 years of his reign.
Since it has been 200 years since the fall of the 'Modern World,' humanity took a giant step back technologically. And has reverted back to a Medieval era of living, no electricity to be found, No A/C to keep you cool. But this is all normal to those who have been born in the past 200 years to this Apocalyptic way of life. Though now, there have been small breakthroughs as literature is being discovered advancing the movement and basic electronics are being worked on to hopefully expand humans way of life.
In Sanctuary, you are expected to contribute to the whole by being given a job. Some Villagers are born into jobs from business' their parents own. After schooling, which ends around age 12, others are placed in jobs chosen by the King and his Advisors. But at age 10, everyone is evaluated to see if they are fit to be apart of the Guardians. Those who are chosen, are sent away immediately. You can volunteer for the Guardians around age 16 again, but you will be reevaluated by different standards set by the King.
Sanctuary is a very interesting place, which could be seen as something out of a futuristic novel. Halfbreeds roam the streets, and work among us - many villagers don't mind, but there are plenty that also don't agree with these laws. As is there a disturbance in the halfbreed community, many find themselves happy to be living a seemingly normal human life, others angry at the majority of humans for various reasons.
Where will you find yourself in Sanctuary?
It is now 200 years later, and Humanity seems to be rising again. Around 100 years ago, there was an established Civilization that rose and began to prosper - Sanctuary. Around the time of its rise, there was a rise of a demon-fighting Vanguard, the Guardians. They set up establishments to the North, East, West, and South of Sanctuary. What began as mere hundreds of people in between the rise of Sanctuary, and the Guardians has now risen to thousands between the two.
Sanctuary itself houses over 1000 human survivors, and over 300 in its outer village as of today. Some colonists have gotten brave with time and moved outside the Village walls - establishing their own settlements/tribes mere miles from Sanctuary. All doing trades, and cohabitating with each other in this new world. With human numbers increasing, this has been seen as the 'Rise of Humanity,' and many are wanting to continue fighting to destroy every trace of demons. And with attacks frequenting on the Mountain Village, its a good thing this Rise is influencing many of the villagers.
Sanctuary operates from a King, King Dominick, who has so far been chosen based off of Lineage - the first King, King Gerard Nouvelle was his Grandfather, and his father King Marcus - who died an early death as he went to battle protecting the Outer Village from immense demonic attack.
It was during King Marcus's reign that a new era started, and that era was the bonding, and cohabitating of Halfbreed Demons, and Humans. He started a very small settlement for halfbreeds before his death, believing that humans and halfbreeds could work together and live in harmony. He also knew that these halfbreeds possessed powers, and it was better to be on their good side. After his death, King Dominick took reign at Age 19, which many weren't happy with the youngster taking the crown so soon. But he has carried on his fathers legacy, upheld his morals, and has made Sanctuary a much most bustling place in the past 41 years of his reign.
Since it has been 200 years since the fall of the 'Modern World,' humanity took a giant step back technologically. And has reverted back to a Medieval era of living, no electricity to be found, No A/C to keep you cool. But this is all normal to those who have been born in the past 200 years to this Apocalyptic way of life. Though now, there have been small breakthroughs as literature is being discovered advancing the movement and basic electronics are being worked on to hopefully expand humans way of life.
In Sanctuary, you are expected to contribute to the whole by being given a job. Some Villagers are born into jobs from business' their parents own. After schooling, which ends around age 12, others are placed in jobs chosen by the King and his Advisors. But at age 10, everyone is evaluated to see if they are fit to be apart of the Guardians. Those who are chosen, are sent away immediately. You can volunteer for the Guardians around age 16 again, but you will be reevaluated by different standards set by the King.
Sanctuary is a very interesting place, which could be seen as something out of a futuristic novel. Halfbreeds roam the streets, and work among us - many villagers don't mind, but there are plenty that also don't agree with these laws. As is there a disturbance in the halfbreed community, many find themselves happy to be living a seemingly normal human life, others angry at the majority of humans for various reasons.
Where will you find yourself in Sanctuary?
SETTING:
Sanctuary is located deep within the European mountains, only 256 miles from the Eastern Coast. It sits about 1/4th of a mile from a waterfall, and this water flow unground into Sanctuary - supplying fresh water in reservoirs that have been built around accordingly for use. Located on a mountain overlook meters above the outer village is a red arch, that allows vagabonds to know their search is over - or help villagers find their way home. In order to get into Sanctuary, you must past through the first outer gate into the outer town known as Fora - and then inside the only known Entrance into Sanctuary. The woods around Sanctuary are thick with life, and artifacts from the past. Villagers are allowed to explore the woods, and mountainsides - but it is at their own risks, and there have been some that have never returned. The forest seems to always be giving in the Spring and Summer times, which is when Sanctuary flourishes with Villagers preparing for Winter. The winters can be very harsh, and sometimes even the Villagers of Fora find themselves behind the Mountain walls.
Nefnast, the Halfbreed town, is located SouthWest a 1/2 mile from the Fora's Entrance, and the Gardens are located 1/4th mile East from the outer Fora's Entrance. Guards are on constant duty, surveying the area - and escorting gardeners, Halfbreeds, humans in between Sanctuary, Nefnast, and the Gardens.
Electricity is currently being worked on, and hopefully a way will be found to install it throughout the mountain - and begin changing life for Villagers.
Nefnast, the Halfbreed town, is located SouthWest a 1/2 mile from the Fora's Entrance, and the Gardens are located 1/4th mile East from the outer Fora's Entrance. Guards are on constant duty, surveying the area - and escorting gardeners, Halfbreeds, humans in between Sanctuary, Nefnast, and the Gardens.
Electricity is currently being worked on, and hopefully a way will be found to install it throughout the mountain - and begin changing life for Villagers.
Village/Land Descriptions -
Tiers of Demons:
The Guardians:
Possible Playable Characters:
These are just characters, or I guess NPC's - if anyone wants to play as them - here are some relevant to Sanctuary.
You are open to creating your own villager, vagabond, halfbreed, or Guardian.
