i have recently been introduced to the concept of solarpunk. according to wikipedia, solarpunk is:
if you want more of a snapshot of the general vibe, here is a city in China that typifies the solarpunk aesthetic, seamlessly unifying technology and nature into a cohesive, sustainable whole:
my current craving is to write within a solarpunk setting. it could take place in a still-developing version of this setting, where fragments of the old way of living are still visible, even though nature has reclaimed 99% of the planet. the world would be kind of a wild place, where the technology of this future is still being formed, and day-to-day life can be challenging as the characters must contend with their environment. alternatively, this could be even farther in the future, where technology has re-emerged from the naturo-apocalyptic ruins of the present day, and has evolved into a kind of utopia.
some ideas for pairings within this setting:
- doctor x patient: the dominance of the natural world might not be without its flaws; i imagine a host of new and unpredictable diseases floating around this world. MC would be a doctor in charge of researching these conditions for treatments and cures. YC would be one of the many afflicted, suffering from some devastating illness.
- gardener x cyborg: one of them is so in tune with nature that their blood could be full of chlorophyll. the other is at least 75% machine. given the dependence upon and reverence for nature inherent to a solarpunk setting, i imagine that gardeners would be considered the backbone of society. the cyborg's role in society is up for discussion, but they would probably be both a medical marvel and a social pariah, considered a ghost of the old world that no one wants to look at. open to either role for this!
- doctor x present-day citizen awakened from cryo-sleep: ya so it's your typical "military base discovers some past projects in cryo-sleep in a dusty basement" type of setup, but the person wakes up in a solarpunk version of the future. i do enjoy medical and caregiving themes, so i'd love a heavy focus to be MC, the doctor, helping YC recover, rehabilitate, and orient themselves to the new world. perhaps MC is a physiotherapist helping YC regain their mobility and such?
anyway, i don't know if anyone will be interested in this, it's just something that is currently fascinating me haha. definitely PM me if you're intrigued! however i'd be down for other RPs as well, so if you think we'd vibe but don't want to do a solarpunk setting, shoot me a PM and we can chat :3 i could definitely see this vibe applying to a more historical or even medieval fantasy time period, if that's your bag.
anyway, that's all for now. have a lovely day!
Solarpunk is a literary, artistic, and social movement... that envisions and works toward actualizing a sustainable future interconnected with nature and community. The "solar" represents solar energy as a renewable energy source and an optimistic vision of the future that rejects climate doomerism, while the "punk" refers to do it yourself and the countercultural, post-capitalist, and sometimes decolonial aspects of creating such a future.
if you want more of a snapshot of the general vibe, here is a city in China that typifies the solarpunk aesthetic, seamlessly unifying technology and nature into a cohesive, sustainable whole:
my current craving is to write within a solarpunk setting. it could take place in a still-developing version of this setting, where fragments of the old way of living are still visible, even though nature has reclaimed 99% of the planet. the world would be kind of a wild place, where the technology of this future is still being formed, and day-to-day life can be challenging as the characters must contend with their environment. alternatively, this could be even farther in the future, where technology has re-emerged from the naturo-apocalyptic ruins of the present day, and has evolved into a kind of utopia.
some ideas for pairings within this setting:
- doctor x patient: the dominance of the natural world might not be without its flaws; i imagine a host of new and unpredictable diseases floating around this world. MC would be a doctor in charge of researching these conditions for treatments and cures. YC would be one of the many afflicted, suffering from some devastating illness.
- gardener x cyborg: one of them is so in tune with nature that their blood could be full of chlorophyll. the other is at least 75% machine. given the dependence upon and reverence for nature inherent to a solarpunk setting, i imagine that gardeners would be considered the backbone of society. the cyborg's role in society is up for discussion, but they would probably be both a medical marvel and a social pariah, considered a ghost of the old world that no one wants to look at. open to either role for this!
- doctor x present-day citizen awakened from cryo-sleep: ya so it's your typical "military base discovers some past projects in cryo-sleep in a dusty basement" type of setup, but the person wakes up in a solarpunk version of the future. i do enjoy medical and caregiving themes, so i'd love a heavy focus to be MC, the doctor, helping YC recover, rehabilitate, and orient themselves to the new world. perhaps MC is a physiotherapist helping YC regain their mobility and such?
anyway, i don't know if anyone will be interested in this, it's just something that is currently fascinating me haha. definitely PM me if you're intrigued! however i'd be down for other RPs as well, so if you think we'd vibe but don't want to do a solarpunk setting, shoot me a PM and we can chat :3 i could definitely see this vibe applying to a more historical or even medieval fantasy time period, if that's your bag.
anyway, that's all for now. have a lovely day!
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