LIFE WOULD NEVER BE THE SAME.
.. AND FOR SOME, THAT FACT WAS EASIER TO PROCESS. SADLY, FOR THE ONES NOT READY--OR UNWILLING--TO ACCEPT THAT TRUTH, THEY WOULD FIND THEMSELVES AT THE UNPREJUDICED HANDS OF FATE.
SHE WOULD HAVE OTHER PLANS FOR THE SOULS TOUCHED BY ARCANA. FOR THEY WOULD WRITE THEIR OWN PATHS AND COLLECTIVELY, FORGE THE CREATION OF LIFE ANEW.
-- CHOOSE YOUR PATH --
Merl’s Tavern
Three paths led to Merl’s: one from the north, one from the northwest, and one from the southeast. Tucked away on a private ranch, Merl’s Tavern was once known as the Calloway Estate, which hosted a quaint but high class bed-and-breakfast retreat. While it once hosted private get-togethers, honeymoons, and fine parties, the place is now prime real estate in the world after.
In the area surrounding the secret eden, dusk lingers for hours until finally gales of wind usher in a short blanket of darkness. When light rises so too does the temperature and often thunderstorms travel across the landscape in the afternoon hours.
Keen observation would allow one to realize that all three paths were strategically clear of large obstacles and despite the littering of the apocalypse, one could feel that the area was
lived in.
First Church of Holy Requisition
A heavy mist hung around the area of Lake Lillinonah, as well as an ever-present fear that tested hope and strength of will. Nights fell early and dawn was forced to fight her way through every inch of darkness and dew that clung to the area. Days without mist were spent blistering hot and when the sun began to drop, so too did the temperature.
Bountiful as it is in blights and unease, Lake Lillinonah is also home to the First Church of Holy Requisition and an abundant amount of untouched supplies. The Holy Requisition is said to be the sword of light in a land of darkness and talk of its existence has spread across the east coast.
ᶲ
Verity Longstrom stood outside the Wall, quite a few yards away from the men and women working on the Wall’s expansion and fortifications. She took turns studying the horizon for danger and the work that was taking place. She stood atop a car, boots planted firmly, a jug of water was strung up with rope and hung from her shoulder, and around her neck rested a small set of binoculars. She’d been there for hours and her shift was coming to end swiftly.
She could feel the call, three of them to be exact, and it was time to speak with Mr. Cadogan.
-
ONE
-
God’s Writ is hidden within Boston. The city is half-destroyed but oddly enough, plantlife has somehow survived. Not only survived… but thrived. Plantlife covers what’s left of the city and like the city, not everything is recognizable. Staying in one place for too long will call forth creatures other than blights.
The Scepter of Faith is hidden within New Orleans. The city is drenched with water and almost continuously receive nightly downpours. The rain is clean, however, and completely drinkable. Mosquitos are rampant, as they’ve always been in swamps, but they’ve been altered by the magical energy here, and are as large as hummingbirds.
The Chalice of Truth is hidden within Savannah, Georgia. The city is oddly untouched by destruction. A few windows are broken in, some doors hang open on their hinges, cars strewn about the landscape… but unremarkably so. Hauntingly, the city still remains flesh and bones. A light blanket of snow falls every night and melts by mid-morning. Although blights are plentiful, they seem to be newlings, unformed and rather unintelligent.
-
TWO
-
A lot of things have been left vague -- quite on purpose, of course. Take complete creative freedom in introducing your character. The only thing I ask is that you leave me a clue in your post as to where your character is heading. As paths are chosen and characters come together, more descriptive information will be revealed regarding the location said paths lead to.
OBJECTIVES
Introduce your character. If you want to plot out relations with other PC's or any NPC's, now is the time to do so! To interact with the main storyline head towards a location of interest or if feelin' chancy, have your characters seek out an item of interest.
If you need a private plotting channel with another player, please let me know!
LOCATIONS OF INTEREST
- The First Church of Holy Requisition
ITEMS OF INTEREST