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Blue Jay
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This thread is for in character posts only
For discussion and everything else please post in the OOC!
OOC: https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/remnants-an-apocalyptic-roleplay-signups.63921/
No one really knows how it happened. Well, no one who didn't work for the government anyways. When it started it was an isolated event that affected a small part of Colorado's population. No one was too worried about it. News casters said it was a particularly violent strain of the flu, but the disease had been contained and there was nothing to worry about. And then the disease broke out in more populated areas. New York, Chicago and Los Angeles all reported episodes of this deadly virus spreading through the population at an alarming rate. Then the disease mutated into something unimaginable. The dead were rising from autopsy tables, funeral homes and hospital beds. And they had a taste for human flesh.
It wasn't long before people discovered it was transferred through bites or contact with bodily fluids. Unfortunately the discovery came far too late. In a desperate bid to save its people, the American government launched several cruise liners full of refugees destined for European shores. They had lost contact with the nations across the sea long ago and did not realize that the disease had spread there as well. Not only that but European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries were at one another throats; starting a violent war in hopes of gaining the most resources. Nuclear bombs ravaged the lands and toxic gasses covered the sky. When people finally realized the walking dead were a much larger theat then one another, they turned their weapons onto the undead. America was hit pretty hard but the undead thrived; a bit like cockroaches.
Our story takes place in southern North America, an area destroyed by war and flesh-eaters. The few who survive here have left all remnants of a normal life behind. Everyday is spent looking for food, clean water and a safe place to sleep; hoping that you don't find yourself bitten or growing a third eye in the morning.
Literacy is a must. I am asking for at least 1 well written and interesting paragraph. Spelling mistakes and grammar issues are fine, I wont execute you for them. Just write something good that pushes along the story and you're golden.
No - Godmoding. This means no instant kills and unlimited power. Remember everything in nature and the universe has a way to die.
Pictures of real people only if you plan to use one. I don't want a picture of you or your friend.
Activity is nice. If you need to drop out, just say so. We'll do something with your character.
Title any PMs concerning the rp 'Remnants'.
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The zombies follow a 'hive mind' mentality. One leader, many minds.
All zombies can run. Fast. But a well aimed bullet to the head should get them off your back.
The alpha is the fastest, strongest and meanest of them. They won't be easy to take out.
If it looks contaminated, it probably is.
It's been about six months since the nukes were dropped. Minor mutations are not yet likely to occur but you can become sick enough to die.
Realism is key. Don't forget to mention eating, drinking, sleeping.
Getting hurt or having a pre-existing health condition will make things harder on you. Medicine is scarce; act like it.
Florida is pretty fucked up, but there are rumors of a safe human settlement near the coast line. Get there if you can.
So characters are premade to an extent in this roleplay. You mostly have control over their appearance, backstory and personality(unless stated otherwise in the description.) To avoid having every character in the same area/group right at the start, they are split up into predetermined groups.
To claim a character post in the signup threads with a physical description of your character, a bit about their personality and background as well as any information you feel is necessary. I will accept or reject
When a character has been claimed I'll put your username by the number.
Group 1 - 3/3
A group of three. Character 1 is a rude, ruthless skinhead who finds this new violent world perfect for him. He travels with his younger brother, character 2, and a girl/boy they found and offered protection to, character 3. 2 is nothing like 1 but he lacks the conviction and courage to stand up to 1, even when 1 is treating 3 horribly or beating the shit out of him. 1 forces 3 to do sexual favors for him in exchange for keeping her/him safe. 3 and 2 have developed an odd bond, brought together by the torment they suffer at the hands of 1. 3 wants to run, but in 2's mind blood is blood.
Group 2 - 1/5
A group of 5. Character 4 was a low ticket street fighter, fighting in back alleys for a couple hundred bucks. He dreamed of becoming a professional boxer but never really made it. Character 5(played by myself) was a firefighter. He was married and had a little girl, but his debilitating alcoholism cost him his job and his family. Character 6(played by PureKor) is a pretty foreign girl, she came to America to study but landed right in the middle of the worst of the apocalypse. She was taken by a group of bandits and was used a sex slave until 4 & 5 saved her. She's become attached to 4 and hardly ever leaves his side, hero worshiping him. Character 7 (reserved for Lanawint) is a young girl who the trio found scavenging trying to find food to feed to her grandmother, character 8. 7 reminds 5 of his daughter, so he looks after her and 8. 5 and 4 have very differing views on how to run their ragtag group and a division is being formed.
Group 3 - 3/3
A family of three traveling cross country trying to survive. Character 9 is the father and was a truck driver, character 10 is the mother and was a nurse and their teenage son character 11 was an uninspired deadbeat before everything went to hell. 9 and 11 have never seen eye to eye and their days are filled with constant bickering and fighting with 10 trapped between.
Group 4 - 3/3
12 and 13 are military personnel and best friends. 12 abandoned duty and convinced 13 to come with her. They come across 14(played by Aleksandar) , a government official who knows a lot more than he/she's letting on.
Group 5 - 3/3
15 was a strong, independent and ambitious female lawyer. Her mother fell ill so she went home to stay with her parents and younger sister. The mother ended up dying and before the family had a chance to grieve everything went crazy. Now 15 has to care for her panic attack prone sister, 16 and grumpy father 17 who's grief causes him to lash out at the last two people who care about him.
Loners - unlimited
Jacob Deslin (played by ToddDC)
Ezequiel Zarate (played by Dirty Blood Jocker)
For discussion and everything else please post in the OOC!
OOC: https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/remnants-an-apocalyptic-roleplay-signups.63921/
No one really knows how it happened. Well, no one who didn't work for the government anyways. When it started it was an isolated event that affected a small part of Colorado's population. No one was too worried about it. News casters said it was a particularly violent strain of the flu, but the disease had been contained and there was nothing to worry about. And then the disease broke out in more populated areas. New York, Chicago and Los Angeles all reported episodes of this deadly virus spreading through the population at an alarming rate. Then the disease mutated into something unimaginable. The dead were rising from autopsy tables, funeral homes and hospital beds. And they had a taste for human flesh.
It wasn't long before people discovered it was transferred through bites or contact with bodily fluids. Unfortunately the discovery came far too late. In a desperate bid to save its people, the American government launched several cruise liners full of refugees destined for European shores. They had lost contact with the nations across the sea long ago and did not realize that the disease had spread there as well. Not only that but European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries were at one another throats; starting a violent war in hopes of gaining the most resources. Nuclear bombs ravaged the lands and toxic gasses covered the sky. When people finally realized the walking dead were a much larger theat then one another, they turned their weapons onto the undead. America was hit pretty hard but the undead thrived; a bit like cockroaches.
Our story takes place in southern North America, an area destroyed by war and flesh-eaters. The few who survive here have left all remnants of a normal life behind. Everyday is spent looking for food, clean water and a safe place to sleep; hoping that you don't find yourself bitten or growing a third eye in the morning.
Literacy is a must. I am asking for at least 1 well written and interesting paragraph. Spelling mistakes and grammar issues are fine, I wont execute you for them. Just write something good that pushes along the story and you're golden.
No - Godmoding. This means no instant kills and unlimited power. Remember everything in nature and the universe has a way to die.
Pictures of real people only if you plan to use one. I don't want a picture of you or your friend.
Activity is nice. If you need to drop out, just say so. We'll do something with your character.
Title any PMs concerning the rp 'Remnants'.
-------
The zombies follow a 'hive mind' mentality. One leader, many minds.
All zombies can run. Fast. But a well aimed bullet to the head should get them off your back.
The alpha is the fastest, strongest and meanest of them. They won't be easy to take out.
If it looks contaminated, it probably is.
It's been about six months since the nukes were dropped. Minor mutations are not yet likely to occur but you can become sick enough to die.
Realism is key. Don't forget to mention eating, drinking, sleeping.
Getting hurt or having a pre-existing health condition will make things harder on you. Medicine is scarce; act like it.
Florida is pretty fucked up, but there are rumors of a safe human settlement near the coast line. Get there if you can.
So characters are premade to an extent in this roleplay. You mostly have control over their appearance, backstory and personality(unless stated otherwise in the description.) To avoid having every character in the same area/group right at the start, they are split up into predetermined groups.
To claim a character post in the signup threads with a physical description of your character, a bit about their personality and background as well as any information you feel is necessary. I will accept or reject
When a character has been claimed I'll put your username by the number.
Group 1 - 3/3
A group of three. Character 1 is a rude, ruthless skinhead who finds this new violent world perfect for him. He travels with his younger brother, character 2, and a girl/boy they found and offered protection to, character 3. 2 is nothing like 1 but he lacks the conviction and courage to stand up to 1, even when 1 is treating 3 horribly or beating the shit out of him. 1 forces 3 to do sexual favors for him in exchange for keeping her/him safe. 3 and 2 have developed an odd bond, brought together by the torment they suffer at the hands of 1. 3 wants to run, but in 2's mind blood is blood.
Group 2 - 1/5
A group of 5. Character 4 was a low ticket street fighter, fighting in back alleys for a couple hundred bucks. He dreamed of becoming a professional boxer but never really made it. Character 5(played by myself) was a firefighter. He was married and had a little girl, but his debilitating alcoholism cost him his job and his family. Character 6(played by PureKor) is a pretty foreign girl, she came to America to study but landed right in the middle of the worst of the apocalypse. She was taken by a group of bandits and was used a sex slave until 4 & 5 saved her. She's become attached to 4 and hardly ever leaves his side, hero worshiping him. Character 7 (reserved for Lanawint) is a young girl who the trio found scavenging trying to find food to feed to her grandmother, character 8. 7 reminds 5 of his daughter, so he looks after her and 8. 5 and 4 have very differing views on how to run their ragtag group and a division is being formed.
Group 3 - 3/3
A family of three traveling cross country trying to survive. Character 9 is the father and was a truck driver, character 10 is the mother and was a nurse and their teenage son character 11 was an uninspired deadbeat before everything went to hell. 9 and 11 have never seen eye to eye and their days are filled with constant bickering and fighting with 10 trapped between.
Group 4 - 3/3
12 and 13 are military personnel and best friends. 12 abandoned duty and convinced 13 to come with her. They come across 14(played by Aleksandar) , a government official who knows a lot more than he/she's letting on.
Group 5 - 3/3
15 was a strong, independent and ambitious female lawyer. Her mother fell ill so she went home to stay with her parents and younger sister. The mother ended up dying and before the family had a chance to grieve everything went crazy. Now 15 has to care for her panic attack prone sister, 16 and grumpy father 17 who's grief causes him to lash out at the last two people who care about him.
Loners - unlimited
Jacob Deslin (played by ToddDC)
Ezequiel Zarate (played by Dirty Blood Jocker)
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