Posting Expectations: Casual, Multi-Para
Genre(s): Modern, School, Slice of Life
Players: Variable
[ R O L E P L A Y S Y N O P S I S ]
| "Fightin' Hares, let's make this year one of the best!" You've heard it over and over again. It was the same old speech every year, even now in your senior year of high school. But everyone knew the truth—Hvass sucked. It wasn't a place where dreams were born, it was a place where dreams went to die. Everyone wanted out, yet Hvass seemingly had no plans to let go of the hold it had on people. Hvass was a trash town, with trash people and trash culture, and you were bound to die here just like everyone else. At least all you had was one more year with these chucklefucks. One final year dealing with all the morons and idiots until you all inevitably fucked off to do your own thing, never caring to see each other again. It was going to a long school year, but at least you had something to look forward to this time. |
[ R O L E P L A Y I N F O R M A T I O N ]
| [ ❇ ] H V A S S , I L L I N O I S : A B R I E F O V E R V I E W Hvass, Illinois is a deadbeat town with a storied history. Dating back to the early nineteenth century, the city of Hvass was founded by Scandinavian immigrants that made the journey to the United States following upheaval and strife in their home countries. Although the original settlers included Swedes and Norwegians, much of the original town owed its success to the Danish that preferred to settle in urban societies, in turn giving the town a strong Danish influence that persists even today. When the drums of war came for the United States, splintering the country into Union and Dixie, the Scandinavians of Hvass had been eager to join the side of Lincoln. It was common among American Scandinavians to hold anti-slavery, pro-Lincoln sentiments, and Hvass was no different. Many Hvassites volunteered for military service in droves, in particular the Swedish population that inhabited the outskirt farmlands. A plaque outside the Hvass community center, dedicated in 1957, honors those who died serving the Union cause. Despite Hvass' roots primarily as farming town, it would see a boom in both population and wealth upon the turn of the twentieth century. It, like many other meager Illinois towns, had heavily invested in coal mining, factory work and other aspects of industrialization throughout the 1800s that carried over into the next century. Local historians consider this the golden era of Hvass, with the city's population pushing forty-odd thousand at its peak as it competed with other Central Illinois metropolitan areas such as Peoria, Springfield, Bloomington-Normal and Decatur. By the end of the World Wars, and eventually the Illinois exodus that begun in the 1970s, however, much of the prosperity Hvass had enjoyed disappeared, leaving empty, worn buildings behind as the locals left for greener pastures—a trend that still continues to this day. [ ❇ ] T H E L O C A L E S O F H V A S S Though the city of Hvass has changed much since its founding, it has retained four main yet unofficial districts that separate the city into segments. These districts are the following: Downtown, the Southside Industrial Zone, the Neighborhoods, and the Hvass Business Complex. Down below, you can find specific information relating to each individual zone, along with some locations scattered within them. SOUTHSIDE INDUSTRY ZONE: Located in the southside of town, this place is where most of Hvass' industry is located. Originally a railray depot, it has since included other businesses, such as a paper mill, ethanol plant, and more. There are some houses and apartments here, but those who live here are among the poorest. No one lives here unless they have to, especially because of the ethanol stench and smog that blocks out any clean air. • Henningsen Paper Co. • Paragon Energy • Bager Auto Body • Gretchen's Bar DOWNTOWN: The center of Hvass, the downtown is a shadow of its former self. Most of the original downtown still remains, yet the buildings are largely empty and abandoned of any businesses. The few businesses that do exist are incredibly local, and the town council is invested in ensuring the remaining places don't fold and stay put in Hvass. If you're looking for the city's offices, this is where they're primarily located, along with town hall, the community center, post office and other important city buildings. • Hvass Community Library • The Hvass Courier • Tre Kronor (Diner) • Elske Confectionaries • Dollar General BUSINESS COMPLEX: Directly east of Hvass' core, the Complex has seen much development, if not the only development in Hvass, over the years. Large tracts of old farmland had been sold off to developers; the city seeking to draw big corporations and other businesses to Hvass and invest into the local economy. If you're looking to shop, grab a bite to eat, or just looking for something to do, then the Complex is your best bet. • Walmart • Menards • Ace Hardware • Aldi's • Steak 'n Shake • Round1 • Pizza Hut • Applebee's • Culver's NEIGHBORHOODS: Most of Hvass' neighborhoods are primarily located to the north, having formed around the large, aging houses built back when Hvass was still a farming community. Those who live in these houses are "midwest rich", so if you don't come from some sort of wealth, you probably live in a neighborhood with smaller, average-sized homes that had been built mostly in early-to-mid 1900s. This is also where the city's schools are located, along with a number of parks and other greenery places. • Hvass Community High School (HCHS) • Lundström Junior High • Inger Stenmark Junior High • Christoffer Storgaard Elementary • William Kragh Elementary • Buhl Elementary • Settler Park & Playground • Hvass Lutheran Church • Bjerre Sports Complex • "Bow-Wow" Dog Park |
[ T H E R U L E S ]
| If you plan on joining this roleplay, there are a few rules set in place that need to be followed. These rules are liable to be added to or changed as necessary, so keep an eye out. • Standard site rules apply, just like they would anywhere else on RPG • The roleplay will require at least one every one to two weeks • Character limit is two characters maximum per player • Applicant-based, this is not a first-come, first-serve roleplay • Real-life FCs only; no anime, art, etc. For those who have any questions or comments, feel free to ask anything that's on your mind. |
