[CHAR] The Descent of Man

[Marshall]

Koltsevaya Coalition

Koltsevaya Coalition

Culture/Beliefs: Moscow is full of radiation and mutants. Several Post-Apocalyptic wars have ravaged the city and the metros as much as the wilderness has. The people of the Koltsevaya Coalition have been forged in the fires of this hellish city. The Rangers of the Ring are the primary military forces and take up a third (2,500) of the total military strength. The Rangers are all volunteers and serve for a minimum of 5 years. They are trained by ex-spetsnaz and only earn their title of "Ranger of the Ring" by slaying a great mutant or other glorious actions. Place on map:

Map

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Metro interactive: http://engl.mosmetro.ru/flash/scheme01.html Old World Connection: The Koltsevaya Coalition was assisted in its founding by a group of Ex-Spetsnaz and that group now operates on the surface for the coalition. Populations: Military - 7,500, Civilian - 22,250, - Government - 250, Total - 30,000 Government type: Coalition - Group of Sovereign states whom support and defend each other Spoken language: Russian Economic System: Free Market Exports - Vodka and raw minerals Imports - Food, Water, and Western military equipment Food/Water Sources: Hydroponics for food, Water is mostly collected from rain and from the storm drains. Pros: Easily Defensible - The Koltsevaya Coalition is positioned in the Moscow metros. The surface of Moscow is a radiation covered, mutant crowded hell hole. Only people whom have extensive knowledge of the area can get through alive. Military Secrets - The Russian military used secret metro tunnels in order to secretly transport materials and weapons and occasionally people stumble upon an old military cache. Cons: Environmental Dangers - Moscow is absolutely full of mutants and many of them want to be underground. Radiation is lethal in some places in the metro and in quite a few places in Moscow. Incomplete Sovereignty - Bandits, Cannibals, Slavers, and Cultists are common in the unprotected parts of the metro. Mutants/Major hazards in area:

Nosalis

Nosalis:(Metro series) A large mole that has developed large claws and a bipedal stance to better hunt prey and defend itself from predators. Though they live underground they occasionally come to the surface, they are usually found in groups in buildings with basements, basements, and underground tunnels/caves. Picture for reference:

Nosalis

Watchers

Watchers:(Metro series) Mutation of certain dog breeds that normally roam in packs on the surface. Alone they can be dangerous but in packs can tear even heavily armed men apart. Picture:

Watcher

Demons

Demons:(Metro series) This creature has so many origin stories no one truly knows what they were mutated from. Some say birds and some even say cats but one thing remains true. These creatures nest high and are capable are taking down slower aircraft. You either need to be really fast, really quiet or really strong in order to take these on. Warning: Extreme Caution

Demon

Radiation: Moscow surface - knocked out in a few minutes and dead within an hour without a gas mask Metro - Some pockets of radiation in less traveled tunnels as bad as the surface Backstory: Moscow was given a little bit of advanced warning to the apocalypse. Some people were able to get into the metro before the world ended. One of these stations had a group of Spetsnaz take cover in it. These soldiers saw how quickly people were turning to barbarism to get what they wanted and because they were the most heavily armed they were able to hold order together. The civilians that followed them went on to found the first of the Koltsevaya stations. The soldiers formed a group called the Ashes of War and went about helping people form a civilization in the Metro. This group continued to act independently until its numbers were decimated during a conflict with communists. The survivors were brought into the Koltsevaya Line stations and with their help the Koltsevaya Coalition and the Rangers of the Ring or "Рейнджерс кольца" were formed. These groups now control a large portion of the Moscow metro and have several outposts on the surface, they are only recently venturing outside the city.

Nicolai Mikhailov

Character name: Nicolai Mikhailov Position in nation: Ranger Commander (командир рейнджер) Characteristics: Height(5ft 3 in or 160cm) Eye/Hair Color: Brown for both Skin Tone: Pale with slight discoloration around the edges of his face Picture for effect:

Nicolai Mikhailov

Short bio: He joined the Rangers 25 years ago and has made his way up through the ranks by hunting down mutants and saving people. The Ranger Commander before him was an ex-spetsnaz by the name of Boris Kyznetsov. Nicolai became RC after slaying the

Bear of Tanganka

and unblocking surface access to the people of Tanganskaya Station. Other features: Born in Kurskaya Station, though Ranger Commander he still uses his spare time to go hunting for mutants or patrolling the Metro.

[UltikanaRe]

Die Vereinigten Konföderierten von Rheinland Gemeinschaft

Die Vereinigten Konföderierten von Rheinland Gemeinschaft

The United confederations of the Rheinland Commonwealth

Culture and Society

They are a modernized German Empire, and are living in the wastes of the Rheinland. maɪnts, or Mainz, is their only remaining city. They are stout and battle hardened people, and all able persons must serve a 6-year term in the military. Being that they are entirely focused on taking back Berlin, few people have time for art and culture. What remains of their culture is mostly modern German elements, with quite a few callbacks to pre-WW1 German Empire.

Location

Old World Connection

Germany, most notably culture specific to the Rheinland in 1850-1950. They do have modernized weapons and tech, but are of course struggling to secure their weapons from rival Germanic tribes.

Population

maɪnts: 75,000 within the city, 30,000 military. Northern countryside: 8000, 2000 military. Soulthern countryside: 7,000, 1,500 military.

Government

Ruled an autocratic 'Emperor'; Kaiser Nikolaus Jäger. He allows a free market, but considers political opposition treasonous.

Language

Most common language is Deutsch, but some English and French are spoken.

Economic System

Free market, practically all people who are not in the military are gun, food, or simple clothing merchants.

Exports

Fine rifles, the fine gunmaking business has sprung as nearly the only art form within the Rheinland.

Imports

Wood, brick, and other building materials.

Food/Water sources

Lake Constance is their primary water source, and various countryside farms assure that they at least won't starve.

Strengths

Defendable position

The city of Mainz has 30 ft deep trenches on all sides of it. Various tram systems can carry the farmers to the countryside if need be.

Wiling Populace

The population burns with rage at the Fourth Reich, a Neo-Nazi terrorist group that has taken over Berlin. They swear that they will conquer them, and even civilians proudly curse in their name.

Weaknesses

Resource Trapped

The citizens of Rheinland know their fate, that is to take over Berlin, or starve. Farms are already beginning to wield less and less produce, and metal supplies are dangerously low.

Insurgents

Fourth Reich insurgents believe it is their duty to conquer Mainz. They utilize suicide bombers, grenade launchers, bomber planes, and have even tried to utilize a stolen nuke. These attacks have crippled the Rheinland.

History

After breaking away from a Neo-Nazi Germany, they have established a capital at Mainz in 2070. They are now sworn enemies of the Fourth Reich. They are also in a resource-life-death-grapple with them for the last of Germany's resources. In 2080, 10m trenches were dug around Mainz and almost all resources were moved there. The Germanic regions are fairly mutant free as most have migrated to Moscow. When a mutant slips past Berlin, it is usually native to Moscow. Occasionally, the Fourth Reich will use them as bio-weapons, but they are very uncontrollable.

[Terminal]

Terminal's Nation

Shangri-La

"All the legends and tales tell of the sacred valleys and how they are discovered by the wary when the world is plagued by death and corruption. Do not believe the doubters saying the valley is a Western Lie - I have seen it with my own eyes. Shangri-La and its people are real.

Tibetan Hermit

Old World Connection and History

When The Reaper came to knock at the gates of beggars and at the palaces of kings, it swept right past the hidden, isolated lamaseries of the Kunlun mountains without noticing they were there. The plague that ravaged the rest of the world left the many vales and idle peoples of the mountains unspoiled. Their geographically isolation protected them once more when the bombs fell, the Mountains were again left almost untouched, partially due to their proximity to the Aksai Chin and the complete lack of any densely packed civilian population centers and/or strategic infrastructure. When the Nuclear Winter came, even then the many hidden places of the mountains did not balk - they were no strangers to days of perpetual darkness. Many died, but many more endured than elsewhere. When the soot cleared from the skies and the sun began to shine once more, a group designating itself as the Jade Palace emerged within the Kunlun Mountains and made successive contact with the many lamaseries and their survivors, and from there began to mount a sophisticated and organized recovery effort. The Jade Palace was an inexplicable military force out of nowhere, possessing old-world military arms and training. As men and women began pouring into the region, following promises of lost utopian cities and sacred vales, they found the Guardians of the Jade Palace and Tibetan Buddhist Monks offering them shelter and protection in exchange for menial labor. Over the last decade, small, ramshackle settlements have arisen around abandoned lodges and resorts around the outskirts of the mountain range, filled with peoples of every regional ethnicity and background. Each settlement was arranged to coordinate with a central Lamasery with the closest local proximity, where the forces of the Jade Palace mustered their forces and formed a coterie with the local monks. Thus the modern nation of Shangri-La was formed, with the Jade Palace acting as the nominal military authority, using the Buddhist monks to establish rapport and ideological control over the surrounding settlements. The settlements are peaceful havens, relatively impoverished but well protected and capable of a modest means of self-sustenance. The lamaseries of the inner-mountain range have been transformed into forts and military bases, making up in location what they lacked in stolid construction. And somewhere, hidden in an undisclosed location within the range, lies the Jade Palace, which according to local rumor and superstition is where the next Yellow Emperor has arisen, ready to soon emerge and bring civilization to the disparate peoples of the world once again.

Populations: There has not been an official census for some time. An educated guess would place their numbers between thirty and forty thousand, the majority being native Tibetans and Chinese Refugees from the Xinjiang Province with smaller minorities formed by those from India and Pakistan.

Government

Shangri-La is a Military Junta. The Forces of the Jade Palace maintain a centralized region of control within the vales of the Kunlun mountain range, actively patrolling them with organized military squads armed with old-world weapons. These forces nominally scout for and protect the civilian settlements around and within the mountain range itself, although they have been known to occasionally 'requisition' goods and services from the settlements without prior notice. They also occasionally 'draft' young children without the consent of their parents. A semblance of order is maintained by local lamasery monks, who have established rapport with the Jade Palace. The sight of orange robes is a common sight in the settlements, where the Buddhists act as the equivalent of a mayor, keeping track of and organizing all local affairs on an individual basis. They also dispense advice and relay information provided by the Jade Palace, including instructions on how to survive and what resources are or can be made available. Each settlement functions as a disorganized communal borough. Everybody works, either growing crops, herding, or else producing various raw materials. Settlements are made around old-world resorts and lodges, which serve as community centers and as a public barracks. Around these, ramshackle huts and dwellings made of anything on hand, be it cars, sheet-metal, wood, or otherwise, are erected. Community assets and resources are stockpiled in the community centers, which have a token guard from the Jade Palace acting as peace-keepers. Within the Kunlun mountain range, a number of Tibetan lamaseries exist where Tibetan order Buddhists make their homes. These lamaseries act as local garrisons and headquarters for the Jade Palace forces, which regularly muster and deploy their forces from these locations. A number of military directors and executives discuss the affairs of the region with the monks and determine how to proceed. The directors have ultimate authority, although it is said by some that they report to a central authority known as the Yellow Emperor.

Spoken language: Several adopted from the numerous bordering regions. Mandarin, both Classical and Modern Tibetan, Hindi, Tajik, Urdu, and Mongolian are all prominent, though languages do tend to be localized depending on relative settlement location. Economic System: Communal Exchange and Barter.

Food/Water Sources

The Kunlun Mountains are the source of several prominent rivers, and there is always fresh springwater to be had as it flows from the mountaintops. Food is scarcer, limited largely to cereal growth in a few isolated vales or along the outskirts of the region and several individual goat herds. Most locals have ample access to fresh vegetables, clean water, and usually even milk and cheese. There is a severe shortage of fruits and meat, with soybean crops being widely distributed in an effort to make up for this.

Advantages

The Trials of Passage: The lamaseries of the Kunlun Mountain range are well-secreted away, usually not being located even on old-world maps, and serve as tactically advantageous staging grounds amidst the peaks and vales, filled with snow and stone. The Jade Palace maintains light, mobile forces at these points which can quickly mobilize and reach any surrounding settlement in short order. Assailing these locations would be a challenge for any conventional military force due to the turbulent terrain and the lack of any kind of urban environment or modern roads. Simpler Anachronism: Many of the settlements are relatively impoverished and primitive, but are entirely self-sustaining and contained. Most of the people are subsistence farmers, or else laborers. Life is hard, but not difficult. Wisdom of the Tertön: The Jade Palace seems to have a sophisticated understanding of the relative distribution of resources throughout the Kunlun mountain range, and relays most of this information to the settlements through the lamasery monks. Each local settlement usually has access to some form or another of nearby regional resource that they would otherwise not be able to find. Guardians of Myth: The forces of the Jade Palace are a fairly well-organized, well-equipped, and efficient military organization that seems to have its logistics reasonably well in hand, considering that they seem to have come out of nowhere in the aftermath of the Reaper plague and the Nuclear Apocalypse. In the eyes of the local populace, they are nearly mythical in stature and repute, soldiers of the next Great Ruler who will inspire a return to the grand civilizations of old.

Disadvantages

Disparate: The populations of the settlements are made up of people from all surrounding regions, all speaking different languages, not all of whom respect Buddhist teachings or living under the thumb of the Jade Palace. Violence is uncommon in the settlements, but that could change with just a little exterior pressure... New World, Old Ways: Lacking any extensive industrial infrastructure or modern conveniences, the various settlements and lamaseries usually don't even have electricity or functional plumbing, let alone the ability to manufacture complex equipment. If they want to make something new, they have to do it using techniques that have not been seen since the dark ages. The Jade Palace forces seem unusually well-equipped, but even they can't make more bullets out of nothing... Blanket of the Mountains: The mountain range is vast, and the Jade Palace forces are fewer in number than most would believe - they are spread thin even just by maintaining their scouting troupes.

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Still obviously a major WIP. I'll get the rest down later.

Ryderia

Nation Name: Ryderia Culture/Beliefs: The Ryders are a large group of nomads that inhabit a portion of the southwestern Great Plains, which has become known as Ryderia after the name of its inhabitants. The Ryders are completely nomadic in nature, not having even a single permanent settlement; they instead travel with their herds of horses and migrate across the length of their territory, preferring the northern regions in the summer and the south during the winter. There are also certain times of the year when numerous Ryder bands will gather together, and these occasions are a time for celebration among the Ryders. Their horses are the lifeblood of the Ryders, acting as both lifestock and beasts of burden. Every Ryder is taught from a young age how to ride, and as a rule of thumb the only Ryders who do not ride are those who are physically incapable of doing so. In addition while the Ryders may not be exceptionally hostile they are fiercely territorial and will respond violently to any attempts to settle what they view as their lands. And they have also been known to ride out on raids on smaller neighbouring settlements, though this is not particularly common. In fact, Ryders are more likely to trade with neighbours than kill them; their horses may provide them with transport, meat, leather, and milk but there is plenty that they cannot get themselves. And they are more than happy to trade anything excess they may have, or anything they salvage from the Dead Cities within their territory. Place on map: Old World Connection: The Ryders have no actual connection to the Old World, but they did adopt what they thought of as some aspects of Native American culture. They refer to their warriors as Braves, use feathers in their hair to denote accomplishments, refer to their leaders as Chiefs, etc. But it should be noted that very few Ryders actually have any Native American ancestry. Populations: ~32,000 Government type: The Ryders live in nomadic bands of up to about 150 individuals, and each band is a direct democracy. Though they elect a Chief to deal with day-to-day ruling, all adults in the band will gather and vote on important issues. Justice is dispensed in a similar way; the one charging someone with a crime and the one being charged present their cases to all the adults of the tribe, who then decide on a verdict. However, when it comes to matters that involve numerous bands or even the entirety of Ryderia such a manner of decision-making is not feasible. So the Chiefs will gather when the bands meet and discuss the issue before making a decision. Spoken language: English Economic System: The Ryders do not have any form of money, and instead trade and barter among themselves and outsiders for what they require. Food/Water Sources: The main source of food for the Ryders are their horses; they consume their meat and milk for sustenance. However, they cannot survive alone on horse and often trade for fruits and vegetables. The horses themselves survive on the grasses of Ryderia, though the grasses are shorter and more stunted than they were during the time of the Old World. As for water, they collect water from the rains that come as well as from the rivers that criss-cross Ryderia. Though the rivers are the more dangerous prospect due to both radiation in the water and the mutant monsters that dwell within the murky waters. Pros: Cons: Mutants/Major hazards in Area: Backstory:

[UltikanaRe]

Kaiser Nikkolaus Jäger of Die Vereinigten Konföderierten von Rheinland Gemeinschaft

Kaiser Nikkolaus Jäger of Die Vereinigten Konföderierten von Rheinland Gemeinschaft

As a brilliant young revolutionary, Nikkolaus or 'Nikki' was by no means a military man, until the apocalypse. When the Fourth Riech took over Berlin, he retreated to his homeland of Worms to lead the counter revolution, especially on the domestic front. When the war ended, he was made Kaiser of Rheinland. He immediately ordered that Worms be entrenched and the trams reactivated. He also decreed emergency rule, and that political opposition is treasonous.

[Zendrelax]

Terra della Voci (The Land of the Voices, Informally: “Vocia,” Demonym: “Vocian.”) Culture and Beliefs: Terra della Voci is centered around “Religio della Voci,” after which it was named, which incorporates the voices heard by its founder Antal Lucretius as gods and spirits. Though some suspect that these voices are nothing but hallucinations, the relative prosperity since Terra della Voci’s founding, and the strangeness of the world around them have made many open to the idea. Accustomed to strife, the Vocians have banded together into communities, which often serve as a center for people’s lives. Rome, while not targeted by any successful strikes, has been reduced to all but rubble, but serves as capital, and is the only settlement within Terra della Voci’s borders that could be considered a city. Place on map: The Northern Apennines to Capua and Benvento. Image forthcoming. Old World Connection: There is none, beyond the ruins that surround them. Population: The population of Terra della Voci is about 50,000 strong. One quarter of that officially resides in the rebuilt capital, and the rest spread out over the countryside. One third of the population is on active military duty, guarding against insurgent groups. Up to nother third can be called upon in the event of war. Government: A Theocracy led by Antal Lucretius, who founded both the state religion and the state itself, which he rules as “Signore Profete,” or “Lord Prophet.” Those ruled by Terra della Vocia are parts of three level of society, “Cittadini,” “Cittadini Non Credenti,” and “Non Credenti.” Cittadini are restricted to those who follow Religio della Voci, and possess the full suite of rights protected by Vocian law. Non Credenti are those who do not follow Religio della Voci, and must pay an additional tax and face extra civil penalties for violating religious law. Cittadini Non Credenti (often simply called “Cittadenti”) are individuals, or decendants of individuals, who are not followers of Religio della Voci, but have served Terra della Voci exceptionally, through willingly serving in the military longer than is required by law, being approved for working on a merchant caravan, or saving the life of one of the Cittadini, but can be declared Non Credenti if found guilty of serious crimes (murder, high treason, etc.). Cittadini Non Credenti are not required to pay the Non Credenti tax, and are charged for all crimes as Cittadini. Beyond Rome, the settlements of Terra della Voci are small, no more than villages. Each region, small and numbering about three dozen, is entrusted to a political and religious official (“Signore Governatore,” plural: “Signore Governatori”) to manage. Each of these officials reports directly to the Signore Profete. Only Cittadini are permitted to become Signore Governatori. Spoken language: The teaching of Italian to newborns in mandated by Vocian law, but the teaching of other languages by those with the means and time is encouraged. Economic System: Actual trade between communities, outside of the central hub of Rome, is in the hands of merchant caravans that peddle wares at prices that vary from open to strictly regulated. Membership of these caravans, which also serve as the main line of communication between settlements, is strictly regulated by the state. Exports: Salt, metals. Imports: Timber, bricks, and other such construction materials. Food/Water Sources: The Apennines were largely untouched nuclear and biological warfare, and rivers from there are as clean as any in the world. While Terra della Voci cannot subsist on farmed foods alone, their proximity to the sea and rivers allows them to supplement their diets with fish, creating a net food surplus. Strengths: The Fruit of the Sea The rivers of and waters off Terra della Voci are bursting with life, providing enough food, if strict controls are put in place, and in conjunction with stored farm goods, to feed its people for years should farming become unfeasible. Furthermore, simple contraptions devised by the Vocian people allow them to bring much water out of the Mediterranean Sea, which can be set out to dry to leave behind salt, which can be used to preserve meat. The Fruit of the Earth The north-most edge of Vocian territory lies on the northern Apennine Mountain Range, in which a number of settlers have begun mining. The State has taken a vested interest in these mines, and regulates the flow of ore from these mines. All coal is guarded jealously for its potential as fuel, and a limited amount of metals are traded with other lands. Weaknesses: Religious Instability While many Non Credenti are content to live their lives under the order and relative prosperity provided by the Terra della Voci, there are some who view the new State with disdain. These groups, primarily Christian, believe that the policies toward the Non Credenti as abhorrent discrimination (whether this is from Old World sensibilities, or religious fervor varies from person to person), and—while small—are capable of doing serious damage. There is also the prominent “Nova Roma” group, which is obsessed with the Roman Empire of old, and seeks to recreate it—starting with Rome itself. Total Ruin While Italy’s status as a minor player on the world stage made Rome a low-priority target for Nuclear and Biological weapons, the simpler-to-manufacture bombs, as well as end-of-civilization rioting conspired to level the city and the surrounding area. Few structures remain from the Old World, those that do being in total ruin, and little of the areas technology remains. The Vocians have had to build what they have from the knowledge and expertise of the people that remain, and it has put them behind in terms of fortifications, weaponry, and medicine. Mutants and Major Hazards (WIP): Information Forthcoming. History: Like much of the rest of the world, chaos followed the end of the Old World in what once was Italy, and lasted all throughout the Nuclear Winter. Some sizable length of time after the Winter’s end, a man came, seemingly from nowhere, speaking of a new path. He called himself Atal Lucretius, and said that gods and spirits spoke to him. He proved a charismatic figure, and soon amassed enough support to enforce his rule. With the government established, people converted for convenience’s sake, and out of fear. While that fear was misplaced, the prosperity brought by order was something they had not tasted since the death of the Old World. So the Religio della Voci spread, and the Terra della Voci with it.

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The Union

Nation Name:The New Union of States. Culture/Beliefs:The only thing that powers The New Union is money and getting further in the world. They are probably one of the biggest trader nations in the United States with caravans going to both coasts and as far as Toronto in Canada. But their religion is based around their president Joseph L Knight who they believe to be Abraham Lincoln reborn and worship him with a religious fervor akin to fanatics. They seek to bring back the union of the United States and bring it back to their religious glory. Their worshiping idol is not a crucifix or a statue but the American flag, and citizens of the union consider "Shopping and Bartering" A form of worship and their bible is a American history text book.But There is still church every Friday and everybody within the nation observes this those who can't make it to a church still worship from a distance. Place on map: (I used Sovereign's map i hope that's okay.)

New Unions location in the USA

Old World Connection:Started by the survivors of Kentucy sometime ago, a tank crew from Fort Knox passed on their knowledge of the M1A1 Abrams and each crew passes on their knowledge there is only one crew at a time which means one tank at a time. So thus they have one M1A1 Abrams tank at their disposal, a small group of Rough Riders use motorcycles as transport. They also worship old world stuff and tech simple things like a bobblehead are a sign of great wealth and power. Populations:45,000 2250 active soldiers (500 of those are the elite Rough Rider Calvary that protect caravans.) 10,000 active duty traders and caravaneers, and guards. 150 In goverment (One of those is the president who is worshiped as being a great president reborn into this life to lead them through their troubles he has complete control the other 149 are senators who act more like priests worshiping the president more fervently than the others and they spread his word, they also lead mass, and act as ambassadors to other groups.) Government type: Loosely based in Democracy where senators vote for things. But they usually do whatever the president says so they are a society that is driven around the president himself who is often considered one of the "Great Leaders" reborn the president is in for life until he dies, and when he dies it's the job of the Senate and the rough riders to go around finding their next president. Sometimes it's little more than a child or infant, sometimes its a fool who can be used as a puppet but mostly it's someone whose rich and influential enough to be considered relevant. Spoken language:English Economic System:Their economy is based around gold,scrap,the leather and meat from their grub worms, and weapons taken from the Fort Knox area of Kentucky there they produce all manner of things from their scrap or they just sell it. The Union brags about their gunsmiths and their leatherworkers to the point of extremes and values money over everything. Their currency within the nation are paper bills signed that have been printed with the faces of the four presidents. They come in different colors and values with Joseph's bill being worth a 100 bucks, there used to be a bill higher than that from the president before Joseph for "A hundred billion jillion dollars." From their youngest president who was 7 years old, later that year the seven year old president was assassinated and his laws and money taken off record. Outside the nation they use Fort Knox Bullion's as currency and use them kind of like currency for other parts of the wastes. Some great leaders of other nations will get these as a gift of respect from The New Union and they can be traded back to them for favors or to buy other goods. Those who have a Bullion are considered great partners to them or have a lot to offer. Exports:Gold,scrap,"Grub" stuff (Meat,leather,Fertilizer), weapons, And Kentucky Hooch (A popular liqueur that is savored by men of wealth all over the states) Imports:Water,oil,food,tools for production, metals (Steel, iron), ore (Coals and the like), fodder (For both worms and horses), and stupid consumer things that no longer have a use (Old cellphones, tvs, microwaves, and the like.) Food/Water Sources:They live mostly off of what they can hunt,scavenge, and farm. Mostly they live off their domesticated worms for meat,hide, beasts of burden, and Fertilizer to live. Pros:Strong Military:The New Union of States has one of the best equipped fighting force that they have ever seen (Which isn't saying much seeing as America is a desolate place now.) and their elite Rough Rider calvary are considered incredibly good shots. Plus they have a tank which might help them in the long run with the occasional conquest but if it's destroyed so is a massive tradition and object of a entire holiday is gone which can demoralize them. Strong Trade Economy:The New Union of States has a powerful economy due to their all around beast of burden the grub, it's their pack beast, it's Calvary, it's food (albit chewy and a bit tasteless but it has more protein than cow meat!), it's leather hide is tough and can be turned into armor or clothing, and it's poop is considered some of the best fertilizer around. But they trade other things as well not just the products their grub makes and them seeking old world tech and a variety of other things makes trading with them worth it and both groups often walk away happy. Their caravans are also some of the furthest reaching hitting both coasts and going as far as the middle of Canada. Cons:Poor Leadership:The Unions leadership revolves around one man who is worshiped like a god, these men have complete and utter power over their people and they will follow them blindly. So a assassination or even just driving the leader insane can cause a lot of turmoil within the nation and the people blindly following a insane leader can lead them further into their doom then assassination Old World Greed:The spirit of the old world is still very much alive within The Union who greedily seek out old world artifacts and horde them, a sign of wealth within their nation is having a lot of prewar junk from bobble heads, to microwaves they seek it out and have a desire to return to the life of the old world. Science is for nerds:Under Joseph L Knight the people of the Union have shunned science and medicine citing that people who do them are squares and nerds. So thus science and research have taken a hit with things like electricity and such being a long shot. There are only a few doctors within the nation and they are few and far between so things like the flu and the cold kill a lot of people every year. Mutants/Major hazards in area:

Grub Appearance

The Grub Worm: The all around beast for The Union they are used for just about everything from leather armor, to fertilizer, to being used as pack beasts and a incredibly slow calvary beast. They are incredibly docile and normally travel within groups called coils mainly due to the fact that when they sleep they sleep in a giant knot of them with their eggs in a small pocket underneath them. They are incredibly docile unless provoked and when provoked they attack with their massive bulk. they can grow to be anywhere from 23-110 feet in length with the bigger ones being used as kind of mobile weapon platforms by the rough riders as well as transport for troops. It's not uncommon to see the bigger worms outfitted with machine guns torn from the tops of the Abrams stock piles in Fort Knox. Other than that they have a variety of uses including a incredibly chewy and almost tasteless meat which is canned and traded with others, as well as their leather hides being incredibly tough.

Blood Drinker Appearance

The Blood Drinker:Not much is know about this mutation other than it appears to be a heavily mutated human affected both by the reaper virus and radiation. This mutation is highly aggressive and intelligent with it having a great sense of smell and even a odd version of sight despite lacking eyes, it has been shown to be able to use tools like knives and hammers to draw blood or disable prey so that it can stick it's spear like tongue into a artery and drain their blood from which they get their nourishment. Oddly enough this creature is capable of surviving off of normal food as well but it craves blood like it's a drug and offers from "Withdrawals" which included heightened aggression, surges of adrenaline when confronted with living prey, and even secretion of a pheromone that draws animals and humans to it like moths to a flame this pheromone is much akin to a animal in heat. Other than these the Blood Drinker has shown the ability to blend into it's surroundings much like a chameleon but instead of it being based on emotions it's based entirely on environment and can be used at will. So this beasts mutations are drastic and dangerous.

Grey Hounds Appearance.

Grey Hounds:Basic mutated dogs affectionately named "Muts" or their better known title Grey Hounds named after the bus line not the fact their skin color is a faded gray. The act just like normal dogs being used as guard dogs and pets among The Union, or feral packs prowling and attacking anyone or anything in their territory. Nothing has really changed about them.

River Dragons

River Dragons:A mutated catfish with a odd twist in the fact that it's body became more serpentine propelling themselves through the water much in the same way a snake would across land. They are highly intelligent pack beasts that are akin to piranhas when they feed leaving nothing in their wake but bones. They are scared of loud noises though so it's not uncommon to see someone sitting above the water of a river or lake and hitting a bell or gong to scare these things off. Their meat is good and considered a delicacy but only a few are foolish enough to try and go fishing for them seeing as they grow big enough to wrap around a dingy and capsize it.

Storm Beetle Appearance

Storm Beetles:Storm beetles also known as B.O.U.S' (Beetle(s) of Unusual Size.) are considered high on the list of threats to the Union coming in third right behind the two raider gangs that dominate the landscape. Capable of spitting out gout's of flame from behind them, and with crushing mandibles capable of cutting through steel these things are only made worse with them on average being about the size of a small car and some reaching the size of pre-war motorhomes. They travel in large groups called hives their movements capable of being felt through the grounds miles away they are the only threat the military truly mobilizes for often bringing their one tank loaded with SABOT and HE rounds to deal with these things. Lately due to efforts to destroy hives their numbers have been thinning but it's unknown if they've left the confines of Kentucky or not.

A raider of The Lords of Ruin

The Lords of Ruin:The biggest threat to The Union in Kentucky made up of the children of former military personnel who deserted their posts or went "bandit" The Lords of Ruin are well armed and well trained often attacking Union caravans and anyone they see as a threat which includes the other raider group that habits the Kentucky wastes. They are led by a woman who only goes as "Lady Red" and has been notoriously hard to track and kill some say she is immortal seeing as there has been times where shes been visibly hit by rounds but yet she comes back. They are also one of the more friendly raider groups often trying to find allies that hate the Union as much as they do and if given the supplies and the numbers would attempt to take them down, they even have a code of sorts which includes no rape, and no stealing from those who have basically nothing they even give food to those who are poor leading some to not classify them as bandits. They make base within a town known as Berea but they basically range all over Eastern Kentucky and parts of western Virginia. The Devilborn: While the Lords of Ruin have a code of ethics there isn't anything that hold back the Devilborn which is basically a satanic cult that sees the apocalypse as a sign of the emergence of hell. They produce and give out drugs to people who get addicted, they then use these people as cannon fodder having them charge headlong into machine gun fire with some wielding nothing more than a pipe or a sharpened piece of scrap metal. Make no mistake these junkies are often high when they do this so they tend to shrug off pain and keep going often leading to a morale plummet when being fought. Then the cult it's self isn't very well armed either but at least they have guns and they make up for their lack of training with sheer numbers, with the lowest rank being "Accepted" Which are little more than cultists armed with peashooter rifles and pistols and a series of either scars they've earned or self inflicted wounds, then there are the acolytes which are armed with Kalashnikovs and other assortments of assault weapons they even sometimes get bullet proof vests or padded clothing, then come the "Chosen" who are officers and they normally wield weapons that were taken as trophies some even carry grenade launchers and missile launchers, and some of the higher ranked chosen wear a mishmash of plate armor that is built either out of junk or actual steel, the other ranks are the four horsemen who are just a step below their true leader a mysterious man known as the Deacon who is considered the son of the devil, oddly the Devilborn cultists have shown to be able to walk among Blood Drinker mutations and even use them to their benefit. They are highly aggressive and make their home in Hopkinsville, but they are basically everywhere in the south ranging from Southern Kentucky to Georgia, they even own a vast majority of Tennessee. Radiation:Seeing as Kentucky is hardly a strategic asset they were spared a majority of the nuclear hellfire that burned the United states, the only target of their destruction was the City of Louisville which has a lot of residual fallout from the missiles and has become completely uninhabitable it is referred to as the "City of Ghosts." And is a source of a lot of superstition. Backstory: The Union has been around for about 40 years, it started out of Fort Knox under the leadership of a Senator who later suffered from a bout of dementia and claimed to be FDR reborn, under his leadership they expanded into owning a small but incredibly populated chunk of Kentucky, eventually their new president started the cult of the presidency and old-world which flourished into their main religion. Nobody questioned the fact their leader was going insane to them his nation was a bright spot in the wasteland and they clung to it. Over the years it flourished establishing a great military and trade economy due to their taming of the grub worms, and even the taming of some horses for breeding. Eventually some of the richer senators established caravans using the grubs to carry cargo all over the United States and Canada, and when those caravans came under attack frequently the Rough Riders were formed a elite fighting force that does just about everything from intelligence, to deep raids in the name of the Union. In the past five years to the present the union has continued to flourish it's trade routes and under the leadership of Joseph L Knight has become a bit stronger in their military and denouncing science and development.

[WanderingRebel]

Nation Name: Republic of NORA Culture/Beliefs: The People of the republic are a strong, resurgent populous having overcome many hardships on their initial journey or rather forced exodus from the south-lands. They're extremely loyal to each other & their heroic leaders/founders who's vision, dedication & hard work, has managed to begin (as far as they know) rebuilding any form of civilization. They are united, they work & fight together against anything that comes their way in hopes that one day they will help build a lasting refuge for humanity in this new hostile world. However they know 'Rome' cant be built in a day, & they know many hardships await them yet some more immediate than others but they stand ever ready to face anything!. They're of mixed ethnicity's & religions, all forms of religion are allowed but under no circumstances are members of any religion allowed to clash verbally or physically with the views of anothers religion & believes. The republic is also strongly against any form of racial intolerance & extremism which is in extreme cases punishable by banishment & threat of execution. Place on map:

World map

Republic of NORA map

Directory

Directory: > New Hope - Capital City of the NORA republic. Housing: Everything, NORA capital building, underground base & facilities. > Midgar - Large industrial town housing: clay pits, clay-work kilns, smelt-works, assorted workshops, Oil/Gas refining plant, & several functional factories. > Twin-Tree - Small town hosting the republics forestry industry responsible for harvesting/processing/preserving the valued resource. housing: Lumberyards, warehouses & workshops. > Kenai - Industrial Port town that houses: Naval base/yard, docks, fisheries, warehouses, smelt-works, Fuel storage tanks, oil/gas refining plant, workshops, & many operational factories. > Kutal - A Fortress Town - The (overland) gateway to the republic, Is the only town where all outside trade is authorized to be conducted either to or from the republic. Housing: 'The markets', warehouses, workshops, military base, independent & isolated quarantine & testing laboratories, Shanty-town (outside the walls). > Norv - Originally a small trade outpost based at a crossroads linking to the Inuit settlements in the west, now a sizable farming town where most of the livestock is raised. Housing: The republics largest luxury inn/resort (Tourist-trap), Norv-105 entertainment radio shack, cattle market, farming industry surplus warehouses, department of agriculture offices, lumberyard, warehouses. (Note: Ironically is no way related to the name NORA in anyway, An old village road sign was found with most of the letters obscured the only legible letters left made up the locations name as a symbol of respect & remembrance.) > Prudhoe Bay Outpost - A remote military outpost outside of the republics official territorial claim far to the north with considerable defenses onsite protecting the civilian engineers, gas harvesting refineries, & the Prudhoe Bay Oil Field, also responsible for the protection and maintenance of the northern part of the restored crude-oil pipeline & pump stations. (Note: people stationed here receive environmental hazard bonus pay due to the extreme climate & remoteness with the exception of a couple of small Inuit settlements which help supply food.) > The Post - A small joint 'Inuit/NORA' settlement right on the edge of the republics northern official boarder line. Houses a military outpost responsible for the protection & maintenance of the central part of the restored crude-oil pipeline & pump stations, Farmland with some livestock, lumberyard, stone quarry, & warehouses. > Fort-Edge - A military fortress with strong defensive walls and fencing that was constructed to help shield & protect the nearby Inuit population from predatory wildlife, Most notably the mutated wolfs which seem to have originated from the thickly forested area west of the fort. It's easily summarized the name of the fort is due to its location near the edge of the forests treeline. (Note: although the fortress stands strong with walls & fencing that has been extensively setup from shoreline to shoreline in each direction north & south of the fort, groups of wildlife are still finding their way through occasionally harassing the local Inuit populous and their livestock but the quick response & regular patrols of the military stationed in the area have still dramatically helped keep these situations in control for the time being at least.) Misc. > Black dots on map represent other settlements & villages of the republic. > Yellow dots on map represent original local Inuit settlements whom are now part of the republic. > Blue dot - Landmark location of the hydroelectric dam.

Old World Connection: Us & Canadian military hardware & surplus, Russian & British merchant & military navy's. Populations: Rough estimates @ 30,000 military, 10,000 emergency response services, 60,000 civilian & government. Government type: Technocracy / Budding-progressive Imperialist Republic Spoken languages: Primary language: English - Secondary Languages: Russian, French, Japanese, Spanish, & Inupiat. Economic System: Mixed Economy - Free/Lightly regulated market Exports: Pottery, Clay, wooden craft goods (e.g furniture), Wood, Limited & Regulated amounts of small arms & ammunition (mostly old pistols & recast bullets), Controlled & heavily regulated/limited amounts of Coal, Crude oil & diesel Fuel, Metals, tools, Regulated amounts of propane gas cylinders. Imports: Medicine/Drugs, Books, Salvaged electronic goods, sealed/preserved Foodstuffs, Salvaged Vehicle wrecks, Detailed information, Alcohol, Salvaged old world weapons (broken), munitions, Heavy duty industrial vehicles. Food/Water Sources: Fresh Water, fish & electricity all come from the Susitna river & the hydroelectric Dam there, Due to the climate their crops are mostly limited to primary (cold weather) crops such as potatoes, carrots, lettuce, cabbage, & turnips, but there are other local food sources such as caribou, moose, Dall sheep, & some dairy cows that have been herded.

Pros & Cons

Pros: Firmly United - Their unity & dedication to their people & the republic borders on the fanatical, they're rebuilding civilization for all of humanity & that gives everyone hope, goals and a future to look forward to. However all should know they're prepared to fight tooth & nail to keep it safe willing to resort to extreme measures if their hand is forced. Their unity is further shown by the hard work of the common people the farmers, laborers & craft workers & their limitless dedication to aiding the construction & improvement of everyone's livelihood. Everyone Matters! - While all drive & direction of their makeshift government is run & decided upon by a select few & ultimately their heroic leaders. All of the peoples wants, needs, feedback & opinions are all voiced through representatives fairly elected from every group that has become part of the republic which helps put many fears & civil unrest at ease. Military hardware & Electricity - Thanks to the Hydro electric dam & some engineering ingenuity, with a dash of trial & error all settlements of the NORA republic are powered allowing many home comforts (most notably heating) to the populous, But also helps power the center & founding point of the republic which their leader & the few remaining of his group began building from a safely secured military base with bunkers creating their current capital "New Hope". Quality Education - Thanks to the collective & dedicated efforts in establishing places of learning throughout the republic, The entire populous benefits sharing & maintaining many skills & relearning long-lost ones as-well. Thanks to apprenticeships as-well many skilled laborers are getting into their respective workplaces with little to no on-site training ensuring productivity in the long run. Skilled doctors, researchers & engineers are also being trained up from young ages only furthering the longevity of the republic & the continued survival of its people. Cons: Limited crop growth - Due to the climate they have a short 100 day growth season for all standard crops not resistant to the cold weather, they have a decent balance of foodstuffs to supply everyone in the republic as it is, but the more remote locations (especially to further north) suffer from regular shortages despite the encouragement of each household growing a little of their own in gardens were possible which makes small localized farmers markets a big fanfare for the locals. However this is a problem in the long-term as population growth, progression & expansion of the republic will further strain the current foodstuff stocks, what limited amounts of crops that get stored as surplus is little and ultimately used by the military in short order or distributed as relief aid to settlements that suffer poor harvests. Spaced Settlements - The various settlements spread out over the Republics territory are of different distances from the capital some more distant & remote than others but every location is set up near a required resource thus each settlement & outpost is dependent on the others for the republic to continue functioning on a daily basis each settlement tends to have basic defenses including substantial local & militia forces to hold out against bandits, monsters & raiders long enough for a substantial military force to respond & secure the area. Per-longed sieges to any of the settlements ultimately effects the republic on a whole as nothing is currently in abundance or stockpiled, then combine the crop issues & foodstuff distribution and supply issues on top of everything. Hence why the Military of the NORA republic is fast to mobilize & respond to any necessary situations the working rail systems & partially repaired roads throughout the republics territory help in this matter. Medicinal Shortages - Much of the Medicine reserves & stockpiles have severely diminished in the few short years of the republics establishment, Medicine is tightly guarded & regulated and reserved for those most in need & the military. The supply's becoming more & more pressed and with the many goals & projects the republic is working on they haven't yet managed to get a proper production line in the works for making medicines or securing any more. As it currently stands outside trade is the only very limited income of medical goods for the republic and quickly becoming one of the more pressing matters if it wasn't already. Mutants/Outlaw hatred & distrust - There are many tribes of mutated humans to the south most not to friendly & others outright cannibalistic mix in extremist Cults, warlords, & roaming outlaws occupying much of what was north America. The Many groups that journeyed north during the initial exodus had many issues with these groups along the way... So hatred, fear, & distrust of them from the people of the republic is extreme & intense to the point where if they enter the republics territory uninvited & unescorted they are to be killed on sight!, As expected the feeling is mutual, many desperate warlords & outlaw groups have tried attacking the republic for supply's & loot only to be beaten away time & time again if not utterly wiped out. Only one instance did a mutant clan try attacking the republic & were made example of not one of their warriors returned alive & their body's impaled on makeshift stakes as a warning in an area known as the southern wastes (A dead zone that is a desert-like-waste where nothing grows with pockets of radiation scattered throughout the area) Yet another prime example of the animosity these groups have for the NORA republic. Hidden old world relics of chaos & lore - Several years ago in their efforts to bring the secured underground Facilities of NORA back into full operation Natasha Liethens crew made a substantial discovery not long after getting old-world military vehicles operational again, they found command consoles linked to a dozen on & off site "silos" housing unfired tactical 'third-strike' missiles however Natasha & her tech-savvy engineers have yet been unable to find or bypass the heavily-encrypted security systems in place. Despite the stories that had been passed down from their ancestors both Ron Sterling & Natasha Liethens have a keen interest in gaining access to the weapons but to what end is unknown as they've kept this information to themselves & a select group of engineers working on it, fearing it may cause panic (such as repeating history) with the rest of the population if the information became public knowledge.

Mutants/Major Hazards

Mutants/Major hazards in area: Northern Wildlife: Wolf packs - starved & desperate feral animals simply trying to survive by hunting anything & everything edible living or dead. Mutated Wolf packs - For some unknown reason they do not get along with their 'healthy' counterparts and often consume them as a food source however normal wolfs will not fight or eat them in return instead fleeing at their presence like all prey. These wolfs are larger move in smaller groups rather than packs, harder to kill, stronger, faster, & all out lethal & extremely poisonous to both humans & other animals when wounded by them. Exhibit unusual & strange/unpredictable behavior. to be avoided at all costs, extremely hazardous!. Mutated/poisoned Wildlife - (eg. caribou) Some of the wild unherded animals that the people of the republic use for their meat sources are extremely hazardous & not for consumption due to contamination/poisons as such all hunted wildlife is thoroughly & exhaustively tested. As such safely herded & bred animals are the preferred meat source in the republic. It is noted that the hazardous wildlife seems (According to amounts of wild meat that's been disposed of due to contaminants) to be mostly concentrated to the eastern areas of the republic. Investigation into the cause of the matter is in the works but suspected to be result of radiation or diseased/poisoned food or water sources some of the animals sustain themselves from. Hostile Mutant Tribes to the south - the mutual resentment, clashes, treatment of the mutant people is no small matter some tribes are more peaceful than others but to the republic they all the same & dangerous. Relations between the two are further exacerbated by the continued refusals for the republics 'Warning' (impaled mutant corpses) to be taken down & buried, Any mutant that forcibly tried do to so has only added to the collection if caught. Hostile Outlaws, Warlords, gangs & cults - All though minimal some trade is conducted with the more peaceful or agreeable warlords to the southeast in return they don't bother Nora's boarders, But there are many others that don't and often trespass on the republics territory, bandits try raiding remote towns albeit unsuccessfully but doesn't dissuade them from trying time to time. These groups are a constant annoyance but one easily dealt with for the time being. The southern wastes - a dead zone with scattered pockets of radiation spans a large area through-out the south Yukon & British Columbia, there's nothing out here but the dead and is avoided by all except the occasional group of travelers from the mutant tribes or bandit gangs that traverse the surrounding areas heading elsewhere. Diseases - Sickness & disease are constant for any survivors, the republic has medicinal stock & protected so most citizens only get the flu every so often, however with so many groups & mutants roaming the southern boarders of the NORA republic who are unsanitary & already have extreme issues with many diseases the fear of spread is a huge concern which is why the republic established & enforced controlled external trade rules limiting all southern trade to one small town which acts as the Secure gateway to the rest of the republic in terms of authorized travel & trade goods with the various groups to their immediate south.

BackStory

Backstory: Their origin starts from a handful of survivors from the chaos that had been unleashed upon the world either from the few who went underground or the few that inhabited remote places that managed to avoid getting hit by any of the many catastrophes that befell the world. Early on these small groups tried working together living day to day beset by dangers constantly, limited resources, starvation & unclean water, it was one thing after another with no future in sight eventually after many deaths some of the groups managed to scrape out what little of a living they could even working together with other groups despite the constant clashes & desperation. this went on for a few years eventually what little resources that could be collected dried up and the groups turned on each other while disease continued to run rampant, what ended the chaos was when the crops just died out the land dried up becoming totally unusable every scrap of food was getting used up leaving many hungry another couple of years of utter desperation, starvation, fighting, just pure horror ensued they nearly died out entirely near the end many from the groups tried to pack-up what they could ready to try moving somewhere more hospitable but between monsters, mutants, killers & no destination everything seemed futile. Then a large group came wandering through their lands at the head of it two young teenagers, Though their supply's where limited they offered what little they could to the many small groups of the various survivors, even sharing medicine it wasn't long before the groups began inquiring where these strangers were from & what they were up to. The same things had befallen them but when the land died & supply's began thinning out, instead of fighting they pooled their resources and began a mass exodus lead by the children of two former leaders of the largest groups from where they had survived & originated and they had explained they were following old notes & a map north to a place said to be safe and secure where they could survive, the groups with the lack of resources quickly decided to join the exodus north through the destruction & wastes in hope of finding this unknown haven. With the experiences of the recently joined groups they were able to map different routes so they weren't all concentrated into one large group/target while trying to avoid the dangers previously encountered in attempts to move initially it had worked, but further north was unknown territory and already one of the split off groups failed to make the rendezvous, after a few days they choose to press on with the same plan they moved further north headed towards Alaska on the way the main group had fought off mutants & raiders and crossed a expansive wasteland things just seemed to be getting bleaker as they went on, on the far boarder of the waste land they'd crossed they setup camp waiting for the other groups, a couple more had just vanished entirely, a third group had one very ill survivor manage to reach another of the groups on the way explaining they'd wandered into a heavy radiation zone attempting to avoid bandits & had either died of exposure to radiation or killed by looters the lone survivor fell a day later. the few groups that made it had suffered at the hands on raiders, mutant tribes and one group lost a nearly half their people to a sacrificial cult that had offered them a place to rest. Bettered & demoralized they pressed on into the cold climate after even more trials & weeks they'd finally reached the location on the map, finding some decaying buildings with only a handful of remains throughout the area from the old world, it was here the people collapsed to the ground giving up only the two leaders seemed to have the strength to press on wandering into a large building near the center it was also here that NORA was found & the people's hope was renewed!, As a little investigation in the buildings files & other buildings they found preserved foods stocked up, weaponry, detailed local maps & shelter thus began the creation of the NORA republic and from the wrecks & the ashes began building what would become the capital "New Hope" from there they could survive & expand. <Still being worked on...>

Individual Characters

Ron Sterling

Character name: Ron Sterling Position in nation: President/Emperor - The main ruler of the NORA Republic. (Note: People just call him "Boss".) Characteristics: 5ft'6, Dark haired, hazel eyes, average build, Caucasian/White slightly tanned skin-tone. Short bio: Ron was very young when he lost his parents but he recalls the stories he was told of his grandparents that had lived in the old world & thus inherited the notebooks & files that had been left to his parents, most of his teen years were spent journeying north in efforts to find a location his father & a map in the notebooks he had that told him about a holdout of safety & security. Ron Sterling is an inspiring youth that was able to shoulder the burden of many lives when he explained the situation to his group of survivors, a handful of the adults that hadn't died off with the same illness Rons father had suffered from causing his demise, Voiced their dislike for the idea or proclaiming he was trying to find something that probably doesn't exist anymore. None the less with dwindling resources & living on the edge day to day everyone ultimately followed Rons lead. With the help & support of his close friend Natasha Liethens they Traveled the great distance & faced many hardships & losses which ultimately brought hope & a new start for the groups and survivors that joined along the way. Ron is now in his early twenties and has Dedicated himself to the newly founded republic & works tirelessly into making it something great, Even though many hard decisions & choices have to be made regularly he hasn't given way & continues to shoulder even greater burdens which is why many see him as a true hero that ensures their safety & that of their children. Other features: Calm minded, intelligent, and resourceful. Dedicated to creating a haven for survivors seeking hope. Ron dislikes people calling him president or any other ruler title hence why people have turned to calling him "boss". Has a close relationship with Natasha from knowing each other since childhood, (Unknown to Natasha is why their groups/parents got on so well was because their parents had named each other as godparents to their children should anything happen to them despite both being from diffrent groups of survival hinting they were very close family friends) Ron often depends on Natasha but also supports her with any issues she's having in return. He also hasn't been able to admit any feelings for Natasha & as a result often finds himself in the occasional awkward moment with her.

Natasha Liethens

Character name: Natasha Liethens (AkA: Nat) Position in nation: Joint ruler President/Empress - The secondary ruler of the republic. (some refer to her as the 1st lady mostly by the older people of the republic due to her close relationship with Ron Sterling.) Characteristics: 5ft'2, dirty blonde, light green eyes, average build, Caucasian/White of fair complexion & light skin tone, Has a small but distinguishable scar above her left eye which cuts slightly into her eyebrow received in battle. Short bio: Natasha Liethens was originally from a different group of survivors than Ron Sterling, but like him she was very young when she lost her parents to illness. Natashas parents had however taught her much in her early youth they even had a functioning laptop which they'd kept secret as they also had limited power from jury-rigged old world 'yacht' battery for it but thanks to which Natasha learned about computers & many skills in their use, why her parents thought this knowledge would be handy to carry on in such times is unknown but greatly appreciated. Natasha was also one of the few if not the first to see the issues arising for her groups long-term survival especially after a mysterious disease also killed off most of her groups adults as well (including her parents) She sided with the idea of mobilizing & moving north with Ron's group & any others they could convince as well. Natasha shoulders much of the burdens of the republic herself along with being responsible for the maintenance & continued operation of the electronics on base in the capital, As well as unlocking more of their available capabilities, She is a pillar of support for the people also making many decisions & calls on matters of import to the republic, Natasha is now in her early twenties & has dedicated herself working tirelessly to help build the nation into a shining beacon for all humanity to find safety & a future in. Other features: Very Friendly, dedicated & hardworking, kind to others, & Highly intelligent - considered one of the greatest minds of their time!. Natasha has kept & collected many books, notes, mp3 players (made into a bulky necklace when she was traveling north) & Cd's from her journeys, Is practically in charge of NORA base operation in the capital bringing its systems back online & keeping them operational. Also finds time to teach many people on a weekly basis in classes to help them better themselves & the republic on a whole. Is a long time friend of Ron Sterling & keeps a very close relationship with him but wont openly admit her feelings for him creating no small amount of distress for herself & awkward moments between them.

Tobias Volker

Character name: Tobias Volker (AKA:"smokestack" - none of the younger 'kids' can stand being near him when he has a cigar.) Position in nation: Head of the republic's military forces. (High Council member) Characteristics: 5ft'9, Broad shouldered, & muscular, hazel eyes, Heavily greying hair (formally blonde), very dark-white skin-tone, numerous battle scars, missing pinky finger on his left hand, A Tattooed list of places run down his left arm from the shoulder along with tally marks, American flag Tattoo on his right shoulder, special forces tattoo on his right forearm of a hat wearing skull with a sword pointing upward through it in front of a shield reading: "De oppresso liber" Mimicking his fathers. Short bio: Tobias is a man getting on in his advanced years, whose fought through the worst & he's survived to this day by fighting through hell-storms after that. A Combat Veteran long past deserving of retirement & some small measure peace, He followed his Fathers orders trying to defend against the chaos that engulfed what was America, when his father was lost in battle he continued leading what was left of the us military, mercenary's & volunteers in efforts to hold out & protect innocents from harm. Him & his few remaining men have seen it all from famine, disease, & radiation poisoning, to Murderers, despots, cultists, Mutants & monsters. They held out for years despite how futile & desperate things got until one eventful day, An unknown broadcast of a young female voice came over the heavily worn & overused military radio that had belonged to his fathers squad from the old world. It was as if all of his troops had gotten a sudden boot to their rears as they where running around shouting the news in amongst the cheering & loud chatter. His radio operator was unable to reply due to their signal not being strong enough to reach back but had already began recalling all of their units that were out on recon knowing they'd want the news too. Tobias listened to the broadcast with heavy concentration & held breath, the news of other peaceful survivors and civilization with a large populous of people having found a safe place to occupy, with reservations but hope he gathered what was left of his command & what few civilians that they had managed to keep alive and hit the road & journeyed north in search of this 'republic'. To say he was a little dismayed at the initial sight, or rather the age of the republics leaders when he arrived would be an understatement. Also a lesser & not so intuitive man might of tried assuming control as his trained veteran troops could of most likely dealt with the ramshackle of volunteer defenders, However he saw the dedication & hope in their peoples faces, also that they where healthy and fed, even proper housing & facility were available for all as needed further more their leaders seemed to confer to some length with the peoples opinions around them at Tobias's forces arrival showing there was still some bare-bones base level of democracy still being enforced which what ultimately convinced Tobias in letting his people join, his time & experiences with them has only ensured his choice was right further & his respect & admiration for the two young founders having endured so much themselves & what they're trying to accomplish making him a steadfast & loyal member of the republic, who oversees military operation & training for their now properly established and trained military, law enforcement, & militia forces. Other features: Dedicated, hardworking, No-nonsense, military tactician, loves cigars but due to the rarity only indulges as a private celebration for good days when nothing has happened & no severe injury's or casualty due to hostilities have occurred. Also (like any other of the older adults) hasn't found it in his heart to explain to Ron or Natasha that the place & sign they found on the wall inside the main building is actually 'NORAD defense command' & not 'NORA' as the decay or damage of whatever went down here originally, obscured the last letter & the words of what it stood for, and instead just goes along with it. He operates the military near by the capital from what was formally known as Fort Richardson using it as the militarys central command base.

Kurst Brothers

Character name: Wilbert & Nikkel Kurst Position in nation: Civic & Military Infrastructure & logistics Advisers/Senators (members of the High council), Wilbert is also founder & CEO of Kurst Banking Trust. Characteristics: Nonidentical twins Wilbert Kurst - Is 4ft'7, jet-black hair, White, slightly unfit bordering on porky, Heterochromia iridum - Left eye is sky blue the other is hazel brown, button nose. Nikkel Kurst - Is 5ft'1, Slender sporty build, White, Platinum Blonde, Heterochromia iridum - Left eye is Amber the other is sky blue. sharp nose. Short bio: Both are highly intelligent & skilled with advanced numeracy, they have been utterly invaluable in helping establish & regulate a stable economy & establish a proper form of currency & value systems for both foreign & domestic use earning them places in the High council, the republic's daily infrastructure runs fluently thanks to them & some measure of normality restored to the people who vaguely recall the old world ways. Both brothers are now in their late forties each with their own familys but close as ever to each other so much so they live next door to each other. They are extremely grateful & thankful to their saviors & leaders for the refuge & safety they were provided with upon their arrival to New Hope & have said despite how hard they work for the republic they can never repay the debt they owe for the lives & that of their familys as well. Other features: Nikkel - Heads up his staff which oversees & manages logistics & funding for the law, military, & emergency services throughout the republic of NORA. enjoys discussions over games of chess & checkers, dotes on his family. Wilbert - Heads up his staff in the regulation, management, & logistics of all civic transport, Trade, Banking, Funding & Taxs, for all throughout the republic of NORA. He even established (with his brothers help) the first bank in the republic that helps oversee the governments operation of the nation. enjoys discussions over games of chess & scrabble, dotes on his family.

Klein Reik

Character name: Klein Reik (AKA: "Doc") Position in nation: Chief Medical Official (High council Member) Characteristics: 5ft'2, Average build, Rectangular glasses (for reading), Dark African-American, jet-black hair, greyish-blue eyes, square chin. Short bio: Klein Reik Is the highest ranking & most skilled medical professional in the Republic of NORA, he's in charge of all healthcare, medical supply storage & distribution, and well being of all patients throughout the republic. He's helped re-establish Medical laws, practices, & medical quarantine fail-safes, as well as having founded a medical collage in the capital which no one is allowed to practice medicine without having graduated from, He can most likely be found working or teaching there on a regular basis. Klein has been instrumental in aiding the republic & the peoples health, as well as helping develop numerous ways of sampling and testing blood & DNA samples in newly reconstructed laboratories, each settlement has a medical center with it's own lab & surgical facilities allowing for urgent or high quality medical care to emergency cases, as well as established locations to operate medical care from in-case of sieges & epidemics. Klein is awe of the ideals & foresight of the republics leaders & works hard in his role to support and better the republic. Other features: Caring, Trustworthy, Dependable, & Dedicated. It's also thanks to him and his reasoning with the other council members with the exception of Ron Sterling who wholeheartedly agreed with the idea in the first place that all Healthcare is freely provided to the people of the republic. Also it has been made regulation that all doctors are held to high standards in the daily execution of their duties & medical practices, all their work & records are scrutinously reviewed on a regular basis ensuring quality healthcare.

Alexander Hund

Character name: Alexander Hund Position in nation: Minister of Education (High Council member) Characteristics: 6ft'2, broad shouldered, muscular body build , built like a tank, heterochromia hair natural Red/blonde, Brown eyes. Short bio: People Initially feared Alexander due to his appearance & his deep voice, but anyone who actually got to know him found peoples reactions hysterical as Alexander is one of the most intelligent, friendly & kind people you're ever likely to meet. He's from one of the more recent groups to have arrived & merged into the republic, His fondness for knowledge & books is derived from his parents and had amassed a sizable collection in his travels, a collection that's only expanded ten-fold since arriving in the republic. He started small classes teaching kids how to read & write early on as had many others from the various groups but it was Alexander that went out of his way to get together with other like minded teachers, sharing information and books getting specialists & skilled craftsmen to teach their skills as well, it wasn't long before he approached Natasha during one of her volunteer gathering efforts for people willing to learn computer & engineering skills after a long discussion with her & a strange man that had been passing by the following day several guards in the capital had sought Alexander out & escorted him to the restored main ground building which was now city hall upon entering he saw for the first time the massive letters on the wall reading 'NORA' above a heavily scorched picture of a partial shield with a wing & part of a globe on it. Alexander had been escorted to the council room (door label read: command room) where he saw the strange man again who introduced himself as Ron Sterling, at a loss for words Alexander shook the mans hand and sat down at the indicated chair shortly after the Familiar Natasha entered along with a few others, and they began discussing his work in gathering teachers & organizing them. Thanks to Alexander Hund's work proper facility's have been established for education throughout the republics territory freely available for all to attend classes at, Each of the schools double as a public library & storage of knowledge & the every growing history records of events past & present filling the gaps of what could of been lost to the ages. Copy's of every collected book are printed & issued to every facility as are amounts of blank workbooks for student use, funding for this comes from the taxes & revenue in place through the republic thanks to the Kurst brothers, Wilbert Kurst even teaches advanced mathematics classes occasionally in the capital school in return he enjoys games of scrabble against Alexander and some of his gifted English students. Ultimately Alexander Hund is in charge of all schools & teachers overseeing their requirements & operation along with his teaching duties. Other features: Overly generous, highly intelligent, Kind, & thoughtful of others. Upon becoming Minister of Education he had a custom jacket made with leather patches on the arms elbows (something he read in a book once about a teacher) inscribed above the breast pocket reads "Mr. Hund", a jacket he wears with pride everyday at work. As a result this jacket fad has spread amongst all registered teachers becoming an unofficial uniform. (Note: due to the popularity of the classes & schools the leather patched jackets help people distinguish teachers from the other students, although recently issued id cards with blue cotton neck bands also help.)

Nonna Katenka

Character name: Нонна Катенька / Nonna Katenka Position in nation: Naval forces Commander / Mayoress of Kenai Characteristics: 5ft'4, slender curvaceous build, White (Belarusian), Long jet-black hair, Light blue eyes. Short bio: Нонна Катенька Was with a flotilla of ships wandering the oceans scavenging for supply's on every remote island & adrift ships trying to avoid contact with any mainlands due to hostilities in the past They've been sailing & rusting away since the world fell into chaos originally remnants of the Russian military & merchant navies, they linked up with some British & a handful of Japanese naval ships that got caught in the same situation. Their ships were in heavy disrepair and extensively jury-rigged to keep operating all these years Нонна or Nonna is the 3rd generation of their group of survivors born on-board the ships and was quickly recognized as a great talent quickly learning any & everything she set her mind to. Due to strained resources & the loss of several more ships pushed way beyond their limits further causing issues with overcrowding as a result they were becoming increasingly desperate. Their hope for life was rekindled when a foreign transmission was received telling of a safe haven for survivors, seeing their situation it was an almost immediate & unanimous decision to head for it. Their arrival & integration into the republic was almost immediate some of the older people declaring now they have land to live on that they will never set their feet on board a ship ever again. Nonna's abilities were quickly apparent and she proved quite skilled at military tactics so much so Tobias Volker tried to recruit her as an officer & apprentice which she imminently refused, requesting to be allowed to remain with what was left of the navy, she was promptly given command from her groups superiors as now they had a new home had no interest in continuing operating the ships. With little use for a navy the ships they were left rusting in port, Nonna instead gaining rank in one of the settlements repairing & re-purposing old-world factories allowing an increase in the metalwork industry & mass production which rapidly increased the republics construction & repair efforts as such earned her a position in the council as an industrialist. After several meetings Nonna began to trust the others & began explaining reasons behind why she wished the navy to be operational upon their arrival to the republic explaining that horrors existed at sea & not just on land also the increase in fish would help somewhat with food issues. Since Nonna now in her mid twenties has become a member in the high council & is in charge of both civil & military ships of the republic, and her desire to protect the people of the republic is no less than the others whom she highly admires & respects. The settlement of Kenai is a rapidly progressing industrial center & commercial fishing town which helps supply much of the republic with goods. Other features: Calm minded, Graceful, Kind, Makes important decisions quickly with calculated resolve, Intelligent, skilled tactician, mechanic, loyal & hardworking, It was with Nonna's assistance they managed to get the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System operational again allowing production & transport of crude oil in the republic. She became close friends with Natasha Liethens when she helped repair & restore electronics on the salvaged military ships while they were being made seaworthy again. Has a huge crush on the republics ruler Ron Sterling turning bright red nearly every-time she gets to talk to him directly during meetings somehow Natasha is unaware of this.

Aluki Innugati

Character name: Aluki Innugati Position in nation: Head of agriculture Characteristics: 4ft'7, almond shaped dark brown eyes, high cheekbones, Thick dark brown hair, Flat nose-bridge, thick dark skin. small build (looks average build with her thick winter clothing). Short bio: The Inuit where the only survivors that originally lived in the region when the others from the south came searching for a safe-place to call home there was much fear they where like the bandit gangs & warlords to the south, to their surprise these travelers were peaceful and even shared what little medicine they had with the Inuit people both becoming fast friends & dependent on each-other for survival, both against the monsters and the elements. They slowly came around to joining the republic & aiding in the development of farms, hunting & animal husbandry, they are now steadfast members of the republic of NORA & are treated fairly as equals unlike the stories their elders told of the people in the old world. Aluki is in her early thirties & is in charge of overseeing all of the farming communities & industries throughout the republic, Her management & skill is the only reason the remote area suffer only occasional shortages & not constant shortages of foodstuffs. She has the respect of many as her job is not an easy one, her tireless efforts to ensure productive long-term food supply are becoming strained but she's still managing to keep some order of balance. Often brings up discussions about alternative food production methods in hopes of bettering their situation. Other features: A very quiet person, Friendly, Kind, and a mother of three, She truly loves what they are trying to accomplish with the new nation and is wholeheartedly dedicated to it, she's especially appreciative of the free health care her people receive as before the southerners arrival their people suffered greatly from illnesses, and thanks to the military they're also safer from the unusual large wolfs that hunt in the wilds whom had claimed many brave warriors that dared to face them.

John Hoolens

Character name: John Hoolens Position in nation: Elected Mayor of Norv Characteristics: 5ft'9, brown hair, average build, brown eyes, pale-white skin-tone, somewhat feminine facial structure (earning him the nickname "prettyboy" much to his discomfort). Short bio: Jhon Hoolens is a very popular politician who has proven quite skilled in domestic affairs and local scale logistics, a diplomat of sorts between the people & the higher ups though the majority overwhelmingly favor Ron Sterling & Natasha Liethens, he has his own substantial following despite many of his own supporters strongly disliking his personal view of making peace with the more friendly mutant tribes to the south. Jhon while not disliking the current rulers is very vocal in his views of the current half & half government in place wanting a fully established equal, & free democratic system in place where the populous opinions & votes make-up the overall decisions of the republic & those choices to not be subject to the approval or disapproval of the High council members. Other features: A chatty-cathy, Strong willed, Stubborn, An ambitious 'for the people' politician, He severely detests Raaz & his warmongering views - openly declaring Raaz is exactly what the republic does not need in its officials.

Raaz

Character name: Raaz Position in nation: Governor-Militant of Kutal Characteristics: 5ft'1 (claims 5ft'2), stocky build, overly muscular, blonde, one right-reddish eye, large scar over his sealed closed left eye, eye-patch, covered in battle wounds/scars. Short bio: The rather loud individual known as Raaz is one of Tobias Volkers 'trusted' & loyal officers serving in the military, placed in-charge of Kutal but given strict orders not to hassle mutant traders that visit the settlement (not that he has to the local merchants are more than happy to abuse & con the mutant traders without being told to). His duties are to guard the 'gateway' to the republic from hostile outsiders a task he enthusiastically carries out, Raaz often makes requests ('often' as in daily) to be allowed to lead an expeditionary force to attack either the mutants or bandit warlord groups to the south & gain territory and is 'often' told "No!" (that's after putting Volkers no-nonsense reply politely) thus causing raaz to loudly & frustratingly announce his views & thoughts loudly to those around him. Other features: An Alcoholic, loud/foul-mouthed wild dog on a leash, skilled combatant, Obedient to his master, Psychotic Warmonger seeking glory. Raaz is a former '& in his time rather ruthless' warlord who was ultimately subjugated by Tobias Volker (before they came north following the radio transmission), what caused Volker to spare & recruit him was that amongst all the warlords at the time Raaz was the only one who displayed any decent tactical ability with his forces & despite his extreme-love for combat he protected his civilian populous with utmost ferocity all of them being cared for & fed to the best of his ability which also explained to Volker why Raaz's warriors where so fanatical & dangerous opponents in the field. In return of Volkers treatment & kindness to his civilians & captured warriors on-top of his offer to spare his life & join his forces Raaz holds the utmost respect & loyalty to Tobias Volker following his orders to the letter!. Also due to being a former warlord his understanding & negotiation skills have actually helped make peace with several bandit warlords to the south resulting in additional trade opportunities outside of the republic albeit is mostly manufactured small-arms & ammunition going out in return they're getting a steady & mixed assortment of goods coming in. It should also be noted that Raaz's tactical mind has shown through here too as his weapon deals are more generous in helping supply the smallest or weakest warlord faction against the larger factions, earning appreciation & favoritism from the warlord in return, & when they gain ground & grow his deals with them normal out & he then swaps supporting the newest small & weakest faction with the same deals. This is helping ensure some measure of balance with the warlord factions to the southern boarders keeping any one from getting too powerful & getting any ideas of coming north on raiding runs while doubling to ensure that the 'appreciative' warlords trade-goods to the republic are generous as they gain loot from their conquests.

Mira Lixiss Hawks

Character name: Mira Lixiss Hawks Position in nation: Industrial Minister, Mayoress of Midgar Characteristics: 5ft'8, curvacious-slender build, redhead, amber eyes, Golden-brown skin tone, excellent posture. Short bio: Mira quickly rose up as a skilled leader in her own right, her skill & understanding of industry, business, & logistics allowed her to unify several workforces under her control their workshops & factories included creating the biggest industrial power within the republic she then set about manufacturing goods & freely supplying them to the defense forces of the republic and after continuous contributions & financial sacrifices earned a position in the council where she quickly gained more responsibilities & power allowing her position to rise into eventually becoming a member of the high council. Seeing as the workforce she created pretty much owned everything local to their city area & the influence she gained it's no surprise how she got elected mayoress. the name of the industrial city however is from an old-world fantasy book she had read in her youth which out of nostalgia or relevance to the industrial setting renamed the city to Midgar. Other features: A highly intelligent hardworking professional, Utilizes her looks to her advantage in negotiations with other industry powers in the republic, despite her professionalism Mira is a kind & friendly person with a very outgoing personality, Despite many council members disliking her rapid & ambitious rise to the high council & the influence she wields Mira Lixiss Hawks is actually fanatically loyal to the republic & its leaders & has only worked with the best intentions for it & the people however many members of the general council would like to see her lose her rank & seat on the high council more out of jealousy & distrust then anything.

[Quaz]

Nuevo Chihuahua

Nuevo Chihuahua

Culture/Beliefs:

In a world devastated by disease and nuclear war there is little people can do but survive. And survive is just what the people of New Chihuahua have done. These Chihuahuense have been hardened by the harsh lives that they live. They attempt to live a normal life in this abnormal world. Most people live simple lives as farmers, traders, or craftsmen. Education is done at the home as there are no official schools. Trades are passed down from parent to child. Some of the wealthier families can afford to get their children tutors which often leads to government employment.

Map:

Their territory includes Chihuahua and the areas to the north-east and south-west of the city. The borders are based off of the highways. Close-Up Map: http://i.imgur.com/Cv9FX83.png World Map: http://i.imgur.com/DFFFJ7t.png

Old World Connection:

Roughly descended from the Drug Cartels and the Mexican government.

Populations:

There are ~87,500 people. Of that, there are ~54,100 in/around Chihuahua, ~9,300 in/around Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, ~7,600 in/around Delicias, ~14,800 in smaller towns/trade posts, and ~1,700 in the official military.

Government type:

Nuevo Chihuahua is governed by a recently established republic. The main government body is a congress which convenes in Chihuahua. It consists of representatives from each of the main towns. Elections are held every two years. The congress members choose a leader from among themselves who then becomes the president. Congress has authority over the military. There is also a cabinet of advisers who assist the congress. Each town has a mayor who controls the local police and courts.

Spoken language:

Primarily Spanish. Some speak English as well.

Economic System:

There are practically no limitations on the economy short of slavery. Pesos still exist, but they are rarely used by most people other than for long distance trade. Thus, bartering is very common among the people. There are merchants that travel on the highways and trade with surrounding areas.

Imports:

Raw Metals (Iron, Lead, Zinc, Copper, etc.), Coal

Exports:

Lumber, Dairy Products

Food/Water Sources:

Water is obtained from various pond and lakes in the area. These also provide fish. A few crops are grown locally as well as livestock.

Pros:

Due to the danger of the wastelands and crime most people are armed and competent with guns. Also, it would be difficult to attack Nuevo Chihuahua because of the perilous desert that surrounds it.

Cons:

High crime rate due to the weak and corrupt police force. Also, the government is somewhat ineffective due to corruption, lack of resources, and overall incompetence. The military lacks supplies and sufficient training as well.

Mutants/Major hazards in area:

There are pockets of heavy radiation and numerous damaged buildings in parts of Chihuahua. The areas off the road are infested with mutants and deadly animals. Cascabeles(Rattlers): A mutated species of rattlesnakes that have become abnormally large; they are now approximately twice their original size of around 4ft. Their venom is so powerful that it is said that a bite can kill a full grown man in minutes. Coyotes: Many packs of coyotes have become more vicious as a result of mutations. They have a heightened sense of smell and have much stronger jaws. They are known to attack livestock and rarely, traveling traders.

Backstory:

The Reaper and the following nuclear warfare caused the Mexican government to collapse. Those who lived through the disease and warfare existed in a world of chaos. The Nuclear Winter destroyed the norms of society. The sense of brotherhood between men was lost. In this anarchy, it became a world of every-man for themselves. People had to fight others and the world around them to survive. People banded together in the harsh wilderness to survive. Over time, these groups grew into communities which became small villages. They began to trade with each other and a society was formed. At first, each of these towns were independent. However, in 2064 the leaders of towns in the Chihuahua City area met and decided to band together to form a country. Over the last 24 years other villages joined, expanding the territory of Nuevo Chihuahua to the size it is today.

[Marshall]

@UltikanaRe That emperor is probably dead because of the date change but other than that confirmed. @TheSovereignGrave Finish up that NS before you post IC please @Zendrelax Finish that NS up soon please @Enalais Looks good, Confirmed @WanderingRebel You're population density is very low but thats your choice. Looks good, finish it up soon please. @Quaz Unique, I like it, fix it up a bit and get back to me.

[UltikanaRe]

@MarshallAh, right. Will change, I want him to be my character.

[DAWNSTAR]

Beskermer van die Lewe

Beskermers van die Lewe(Protectors of Life)

Culture/Beliefs: The Beskermer van Die Lewe, or Protectors as they are more commonly called, are a large faction in the city of Cape Town which functions on the belief that all human life is sacred. Being a mostly militaristic faction, the majority of its population is comprised of fighters simply known as Aids. The citizens of the Protectors follow the lead of the Archbishop Joseph Kaguri, a former Roman Catholic father who took over about ten years back. Under Kaguri's leadership, several factions of survivors were united to form the Protectors. Every male is trained in the use of a sword or even the occasional old world gun. Yet, the Protectors only kill when they feel it threatens the survival of other humans. They even abhor killing each other and, in the casae of fighting with other factions, will never aim to kill and only will aim to capture the agressors. Said agressors would then be placed in comfortable holding cells where they will meet with the Archbishop. No one quite knows what they talk about but, all that is known is that the bad end of the conversation ends with the prisoners leaving with nothing but a weapon and two days ration while the good ending is with assimilation of the prisoner. In addition to their peaceful ways, the Protectors do not kill people who offend their laws. Instead, the offender is hooded and taken outside the patrol area where they are left to find their way back. Should the offender succesfully make it back, they are absolved of their crime. Despite being a military regime at worst, the Protectors adhere to a strict code of conduct. Every member of the Protectors are treated as family and as such eat together, sleep together, and work together. Everything is done for the good of the faction. A death is mourned by every member of the faction and is burned on a pyre. All citizens in the faction are expected to attend a preaching from the Archbishop every sunday so long as they are catholic. If the citizen is not catholic, they are only expected to worship with their religious advisor every sunday. Place on Map:

World Map

Cape Town Map

Old World Connections: No known Old World connection. Though, it is assumed that the majority of the survivors came from a bunker hidden under the Cape Town International Airport which was destroyed in an earthquake around two years after the formation of the Protectors.

Populations: 55,000 Military, 3 Religious Leaders(Catholic, Muslim, and Jewish), and 20,000 Civilians Government type: Though the Protectors are a democracy, the most powerful member of the community is Archbishop Joseph Kaguri. Spoken Language: Afrikaans and English, though english is more commonly spoken in large social settings. Economic System: The Protectors are a free trade economy who's currency is based on the use of rations. A pack of rations, which is given to every citizen at six in the morning, noon, and six in the afternoon, can pay for items such as a gun or the occasional high quality machete. Even though a pack can buy high quality items, the seperate parts of the pack can buy items of equal quality if one finds the correct vendor. But, vendors are far and few between as too many people tend to keep ration packs safe in case of a shortage of food. The faction prefers to import only guns and ammunitions from the other factions in Cape Town that they are friendly with but will only do so if they have a surplus of food, water, or protection from the more hostile factions. Food/Water Sources: Water is scarce in Cape Town but the main way the Protectors get the water they require is through the filtration of rain water. One of the other sources of water the Protectors can get is by boiling salt water in order to seperate the water from the salt. And, if their scavengers are lucky, they will occasionally find bottled water in the abandoned buildings of Cape Town. Food is the most difficult thing to find in Cape Town due to the majority of mutants being inedible or too hard to kill. But, a recent development in farming has made it possible for the Protectors to farm enough supplies in order to supplement their diets for what they are missing from scavenged food or food taken from mutants. Pros: Being a protector of the people has greatly raised the morale of the Protectors and have strengthened the relations to other factions. After having asserted themselves as a faction for the safety of Cape Town, the small factions of Cape Town have indentified themselves as friendly to the Protectors and as such have agreed to non-hostility with them. On top of that, said factions have been placed under protection. The size of the Protectors has also led to quite a few avoidances of violence. Cons: Though morale is raised due to the Protectors status in Cape Town, there are a few people who wonder whether or not it is a good idea for so much of their focus to be put towards protecting people. It has also caused tension between some of the large, though friendly, factions who believe that they don't need protection. The Protectors are also targets of theft from other factions who aren't so well off in their food and water. Often these thefts go undetected but if they are noticed, it often causes the Protectors to withdraw at least ten thousand soldiers from partols in order to protect the citizens. Mutants/Major Hazards: Factions- Cape Town is riddled with small factions. Out of around twenty factions in Cape Town, only five are friendly with the Protectors. Seven of the factions in Cape Town are large enough to be a threat to the Protectors. In fact, one faction has been trying to infiltrate the Protectors for around three years. These factions often make it difficult to travel through Cape Town as they often have tolls for passing through their lands. Occasionally factions will break apart into smaller factions or merge with other factions in order to gain power. Flooding- Cape Town, being a sea side town, is subjected to seasonal flooding and flooding caused by heavy storms. This flooding can damage any food kept in low places or wash drown crops being grown. It also brings in Muskari(See Muskari below) from the ocean.

Muskari

Muskari- Muskari are mutanted creatures of unkown origin. They range from about three inches in height to about eight inches. They can range, from wing tip to wing tip, around three to ten feet in width. Their total length has been measured to be around seven feet on average. Their large size is only matched by their large appetite. A single muskari is known to eat fifty to eighty pounds of food before resting. The muskari are extremely dangerous due to a poisnous barb attached their tails which can strike quickly and deatch once it hits it's target. The posion then starts to paralyze the target's nervous system which makes the prey easier to eat without the fight. The barbs do indeed grow back after a month and posion can be extracted from the glands in a muskari's tail.

Gartugas

Gartuga- The gartugas are believed to have mutated from some species of lizard living in the deserts around Cape Town. These monstrous lizards are known to be very territorial and as such will attack whoever, or whatever, enters its lands. Though the gartugas aren't commonly found within Cape Town, they patrol the lands outside and as such make it difficult to leave or enter Cape Town. At some point along their lives, the gartugas some how developed a sack of oil which, when it comes into contact with oxygen, will ignite and burn up quickly. It is extremely difficult to kill a gartuga but, should one be fast enough, a person can go under a gartuga while it is distracted and slit its unarmored abdomen. Alterantively, a person can cut open the sack of oil, which is located just behind its jaw, and cause it to spill out and burn the gartuga alive. Despite being difficult to kill, a gartuga can be a very good source of food if one needs it as it can often yield around fifty to sixty pounds of edible meat.

Wraths

Wraths- Wraths are mutated humans who, after serious exposure to radiation and a mutated strain of the Reaper, have become monsters. These horrors come out of burrows starting at dusk and do not go back until dawn. The wrath is, in a sort of sense, the emobodyment of anger. These creatures kill with such disdain for humanity and sensibility that all that is left afterwards is shredded meat and broken bones. Fighting a wrath is difficult due to their insane speed and ferocious attacks. The easiest way to kill a wrath is to douse it with oil and light it on fire. A wrath will avoid all sources of light and are seemingly weakened when in bright lights such as flood lights.

Rippers

Rippers- Rippers are what become of a human when they are mutated from radiation and a strain seperate of that that mutates the Wraths. This seperate strain of the Reaper causes the afflicted human to crave blood in such a form that they will begin to drain themselves. In the early stage of infection, the human will be sensitive to light and will slip into a sort of dementia like state. They will start to follow the same waning cycle that an elderly person with dementia would have and would eventually degrade to the point where all they do is sleep all day. Then, at some point along the line the infected will sleep only during the day and wonder around at night. Their eyes will change from their normale hue to nothing but red where their eyes were white and their eyes and pupils will become a opalescent white. Eventually, the infected will disappear all together and will then enter its final stage after being in a sort of chrysalid form. After leaving the chrysalid, the ripper is offically fully mutated and as such will no longer function on any rational thought. Instead, the ripper will only function on their base needs which consists of feeding on blood and surviving. Killing a ripper is fairly simple should you be able to shine a light on it. Otherwise, the creature will be too hard to catch and will often heal their wounds in a few hours. These creatures come out at night like a wrath does but do not go into burrows. Instead, a ripper is found sleeping in buidlings or flooded subways that are almost pitch black.

Crawlers

Crawlers- A crawler is a monstrosity unlike many others that reside in Cape Town. This ten foot tall creature has unkown origins and it is unkown why they live in Cape Town. Yet, a crawler is not neccesarily a dangerous creature. In fact, despite its apperance, crawlers are notably gentle creatures who eat primarily vegtables. If one spends enough time with a crawler, it might allow said person to ride it like one would a horse. Yet, one must watch out for an Alpha crawler during the summer time for they are increasignly hostile during this season of mating. Backstory: The Protectors were formed around ten years ago after three small factions were united under the rule of Archbishop Kaguri. Their singular goal was to unite and protect the people of Cape Town against mutants who, in their eyes, were classified as demons sent to Earth by the Devil himself. With this goal in mind, those who could fight trained others to fight. Those who could make weapons made them. From the very beginning, the Protectors were an organization devoted to nothing but the protection and survival of humans. Though their guns are small, numbering only ten thousand, they are strong users of machetes and as such have fought all their battles with a machete in hand. After a year's worth of training, the Protectors began their job and have drawn quite a few followers to themselves in that time. Kaguri's preaching if non-hostility to humans served to strengthen his follower's committment and helped build relations with the smaller factions. After three years, the Protectors base of operations, a former bunker, fell apart and they offically became an above ground operations unit. About a year ago, there was an attempt on Kaguri's life which led to the exile of ten thousand people from Cape Town. Only three hundred came back. Since then, the Protectors have seen no internal agression. It is believed that the Protectors will soon be expanding their control through the assimilation of one of the smaller factions.

[Marshall]

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