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Wrath of Nature

Vincent Brookes awoke from his short nap in the wreckage of the Scope Arena. He quickly got on his feet as his eyes darted throughout what used to be the concession's stand. When he realized there was no threat, he lessened his grip on his trusty shovel and made his way outside, weaving his way through the rubble that made a location so familiar to him seem so foreign, like he was on another world. When he stepped outside, his eyes didn't need to adjust to the light, or, in this case, lack thereof. it was dark and cloudy outside, despite being noon. He looked to the road that led to his favorite childhood hangout, the mall, and decided to see if any of the rumors of a possible settlement there were true. He started his short hike towards the mall, keeping his eyes open for any looters that saw him as an easy target. They'd be disappointed.

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As always, rain was falling down onto the city of Norfolk Virginia, gray clouds remaining in the air eternally. If one were to guess, however, it was around noon, and it was the brightest it could get for the day, and was almost as dark as twilight. Every day was like this, but people found a way to manage to survive. They all scavenge what they can while avoiding the more desperate folk who are armed with any sort of bludgeon they can get their hands on. This particular day, though, has the possibility of being different with the rest. Scavenger activity has been on the rise in the Norfolk area, as with looter activity. Many of the more friendly people are eying MacArthur Mall as a possible settlement where people can find food and shelter. You are one of the people who have decided to make their way to the mall, but your reasons are your own. It is time for the survivors of the apocalypse to crawl out of their holes and seek the possibility of a better life.

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it'll be raining. If I don't describe the weather, expect it to be at least a drizzle.

by the way, I guess we'll start tomorrow or something.

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remember to ask questions about the world or roleplay if you have them. Don't be shy!

Also, bump.

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Here is how characters will be formatted. Post down below. Accepted characters will be edited into this post.:

Name: First and last name and/or their nickname.

Age: exactly what is says. Don't make your character's age above 60 or below 16.

Gender: male, female, or ambiguous

Appearance: skin color, eye color, hair color, height, physique beard, tattoos, scars, makeup (though I doubt makeup is abundant here), etc.

Clothing: what are they wearing? Nothing out of place like body armor. Your character is most likely a civilian who is barely surviving on a day to day basis.

Weapon of choice: A melee weapon. Can't be as far-fetched as a sword or medieval weapon. Think of something easy to find, A crowbar, for example.

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Characters:

Vincent Brookes

Name: Vincent Brookes

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Appearance: Pale Caucasian, Six feet even, skinny, but slightly muscular build with with green/grey eyes. His messy light brown hair seems to be neglected, growing just above his shoulders. At least it stays out of his eyes. His facial hair is also growing out and is now a connected mustache and goatee. Although they cant be seen most of the time, he has numerous scars on his back from hailstorms, debris, and fighting looters.

Clothing: He wears a torn dark gray hooded hiking jacket with a maroon t-shirt underneath along with faded and ripped blue jeans. His footwear consists of a pair of brown waterproof boots that go slightly above the ankles. Other than that, he wears a single fingerless black glove on his left hand.

Weapon of choice: So far, he has stuck with a small flat shovel as a bludgeon and tool whenever the need arises.

Svetlana

Name: Svetlana Rossi

Age: 23

Gender: Female

Appearance

Clothing

Weapon of choice: Machete

Santiago

Name: Ivan Santiago

Age: 25

Gender: Male

Appearance:


Clothing:

• Torn, white shirt
• Army jacket
• Camo Pants
• Hiking boots

Weapon of choice: Metal baseball bat

Dani (Danica) Peters

Age: 29

Gender: female

Appearance: 5'8"

Click

Clothing:

Travel

Weapon of choice: Military dog: Luz

Dog

Military knife as backup

Knife

(Husband was military, deceased.)

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This is where we'll discuss the roleplay and such. If you have questions about the lore, the roleplay, and rules, post them here.

Roleplay

I remember this starting about seven years ago, but I guess the line of dominoes started long before then. For decades, we dug into the earth for its resources. That liquid black gold kept us in motion. With that being said, it wasn't going to last us forever. When our world's leaders noticed this, they took action. America annexed Canada somewhat forcefully for its fossil fuels. Countries that were once bound together by treaties and unions were now fighting in the east over the abundance of fuel there. It was not until the first atomic bombs fell that we marked the end of life as we knew it. Surprisingly enough, it wasn't for the reasons we imagined. When the Earth shook, it shook us back. Coastal regions of earth were flooded with Tsunamis. The UK was almost completely engulfed in water. Russia and China were buried in constant snowstorms. Western America was burned all the way to Texas. The earthquakes in California caused a chunk of it to be lost forever. The east coast was just as lucky. Ungodly wind, rain, and hail turned the sprawling cities of the coast into hardly recognizable pillars of rubble.

Billions died in the first years, but all was not lost. People found ways to survive. They dug into the rubble and took shelter, adjusting their eyes to the darkness. Sadly, though, some grew desperate, or they just haven't forgotten their old ways. Looters form gangs to terrorize the unorganized survivors, leeching off of them to guarantee their own survival. Despite the fact that guns are rare and ammo even more so, they still remain a problem, even with their bats and shovels.

The year is now 2040. I look at my home, Norfolk, Virginia, and I can't seem to recognize it. Vegetation has taken the once great city. The bridges and tunnels leading out the city have been either destroyed or flooded. The only place that looks familiar to me is the mall, and that has a cargo ship lodged into the side of it. Most days, there's nothing but rain. Not too much to worry about, but on the odd day, I have to stand through harsh winds that can push cars and take cover from the hail that I've seen pierce skulls. Whenever I have a quiet moment, I ask myself if there's anyone out there. Anyone who has gotten tired of hiding in the rubble, poking their heads out to this scary new world. People like me, willing to take a chance and fight against the tide the best we can. If I see people like that come around, I may just find hope for the future of mankind after all.

rules

1. None of that godmodding stuff. For those who may not know, that means you don't make your character immune to injury. You cant dodge every punch or chunk of hail. I'll leave it up to you if you want your character to die.
2. Don't move other people's characters or try to kill them.
3. Swearing is allowed, but no spamming
4. try to post at a decent rate. You don't have to post every day. Every three days is where I draw the line. If you can't, message me. We can work stuff out. If you are absent for four days without a message or any activity at all, Your character will be killed ambiguously.
5. stick to the group once it has been made, but you may be separated by plot elements.
6. There are hardly any electronics left. Phones are just as good as rocks. Guns and ammo are also incredibly rare. Remember this when you create your character.
7. Collaborating with others would be cool to see if it ends up working.
8. Rules may be added later.

location

The roleplay begins in the ruins of the city of Norfolk, Virginia, near the MacArthur Mall. This is an urban setting near the Elizabeth River, which is now at a record high tide. Expect everything at ground/road level to be under at least of foot of water. The mall will be the meeting point, given its rumored abundance of resources and people. You can start anywhere within a mile radius of the Mall. Nearby landmarks include the Norfolk Tides Baseball Stadium to the southeast of the mall, the Scope Arena north of the mall, and the flooded Nauticus Science Center along with the wreckage of the USS Wisconsin to the east.

Post Apocalypse roleplay: Nature's wrath (inpsired by The Division kind of)

Quite a few people have shown interest. I'll get to writing the roleplay soon. I'll message whoever has commented on the forum with updates whenever they come

Post Apocalypse roleplay: Nature's wrath (inpsired by The Division kind of)

The idea reminds me of Division because of the abandoned cityscape vibe. With a ton of looters and such.

And I did say "kind of"

Post Apocalypse roleplay: Nature's wrath (inpsired by The Division kind of)

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Post Apocalypse roleplay: Nature's wrath (inpsired by The Division kind of)

After playing the Division and seeing a good idea with poor execution, I decided to make a roleplay inspired by that kind of apocalypse.

In the year 2033, the earth's natural resources ran low. Forests that were once protected by laws were torn down. Wars were fought in the east over fossil fuels. Unions between countries were torn apart because of trivial scraps and squabbles. America secluded itself from the rest of the world, taking Canada with it by annexing it. Countries that were both allies and enemies to America tried time and time again to take the fuel found up north, but to no avail. The US tried the same with their southern neighbors, but with little success. More resources were burned in the constant wars than ever before. The world was dying, and nobody cared. That was when the world fought back.

Mother Nature herself waged her own war against mankind with the elements as her weapon. Landmarks flooded, tornadoes blew away our cities, and earthquakes swallowed civilizations whole. America was not spared from this torment. The west to mid west was engulfed in all consuming fire, and the east was laid to waste by hurricanes and never-ending storms while the north was buried under meters of snow.

The year is now 2040. Bustling metropolises are now silent, slowing being taken over by Mother Nature. Skyscrapers are now heaps of rubble. Giant cargo ships can be found miles from the closest body of water, and one can go a dozen miles before seeing another human being. With each end of the mankind, though, come the stragglers. People trying to survive day-to-day life are plagued by not just the elements, but also by disease, starvation, and even other people, taking advantage of a world torn apart. But even in the face of extinction, there is still a dim light of hope. Small groups of people still fight back. They push against the gangs that terrorize them. They endure through the forces of Mother Nature. They survive, and though they are scattered, they will one day unite, and they will one day take back their cities, their homes, their world.

The roleplay will most likely take place in the east, Virginia. It will be a sandbox roleplay where the people involved are survivors trying to get by while fighting other survivors and Nature. message below if you're interested or have questions.