This is the OOC topic for the roleplay "
Embrace the Silence"
“I have heard the languages of apocalypse,
and now I shall embrace the silence.”
― Neil GaimanCHAT - Also use this to work on collaborative posts.
It's 2035. Twenty years ago, earth went under a catastrophic dry spell produced by frequent and powerful solar blasts from the sun. Due to the solar waves, electricity went into a surge overdrive and power throughout the entire world went out. Humanity panicked for they were not ready for this change. Half the population were able to find refuge underground, hidden away from the scorching world above, but even then, the majority of the refugies died from diseases and lack of medical care. A year underground proved to be even more dangerous than the rays above, but eventually, as earth cooled once more, people have begun to rise above, only 100,000 of the population remained, all scattered throughout the dry lands. Some in groups, others solo, while some had decided to stay in their home-towns and try surviving with little resource.
Traveling during daylight hours proved to be dangerous if you're not covered, there was little UV protection left in the skies above, the smart ones traveled at night. But again, wild animals that have survived, prowl for prey, not to mention bandits and people who've resorted to doing everything possible for just a bite of flesh, maybe even your flesh.
20 years after the apocalypse, there is word of an oasis where the Great Lakes used to reside, and word traveled across Northern America, drawing those who are not afraid to travel. Here we have a small group taking hike towards the Great Lakes with the same goal of surviving, their travels begin right outside New York- the deeper out of the city, the more danger.
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