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https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/the-wastes.82618/
On October 25, 1962 the cold war between the United states of America and the Soviet Union came to a deadly climax. The moment the US navy sunk a Soviet ship carrying weapons of mass destruction through the blockade surrounding Cuba, the sky across the world became littered with trail smoke of fired nuclear missiles. Across the globe emergency sirens rang and many did as they were taught and administered the "duck and cover" protocol, while many more believed it was just another drill seeing as they were frequent during the cold war. Either way the result was the same. Some were in their beds when it happened, pulling the covers over their heads like frightened children, hoping the searing pain was merely a nightmare. When hellfire stopped raining down from the sky a mere several hours later, those who survived found little comfort in the fact that they lived for the world around them had died.
In the years that followed the world was plagued with much more death and disease with those who didn't die from nuclear fallout, falling victim to; starvation, dehydration, infections, diseases and lead poisoning on account of the first roaming gangs who were quick to make their power known in a lawless land. In time, however, the radiation began to dissipate, save for some pockets lingering here and there, and towns began to emerge. Though these dilapidated settlements were either extremely paranoid about anyone who came in, or just plainly kept their gates shut as much as possible.
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Washington DC, aka: The capital wasteland
The former capital of the United States was probably one of the most badly hit cities in the world with little of its once proud glory remaining but the crumbling ruins of its center and the skeletons of its outer buildings, which were picked completely clean by roaming scavengers and prospectors. Other than that the areas around the "city" can easily be mistaken for the Sahara desert were it not for the remnants of pre-war buildings and the charred remains of what were once green trees.
The capital wasteland is also widely regarded as the most lawless places in the former nation, quite a feat indeed when living in a world as anarchic as it is. Gangs of raiders and thugs roam and plunder whatever they can find and often come into violent struggles with each other. The few mercenary groups who managed to become organized are often employed by those talented or lucky enough to afford them and they aren't exactly working to establish order. Some villages are managing to survive in these harsh conditions, but they are few and far between, often preferring to remain hidden in the old subway tunnels or fortifying themselves to almost ridiculous extremes. Needless to say, neither is very eager to welcome visitors unless you have something they want.
Those looking to trade should remember to leave gold, jewelry and paper currency behind seeing as no one has use for such items anymore; food and water, clean or otherwise, bullets, guns and skills have become the most wanted items, though as long as it is of value to someone you can get something in return for it. In some places, that even includes living breathing humans. Labor is tough work after all and someone has to do it, whether they want to or not.
It's a harsh and unforgiving world and you're in it.
Good luck.
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https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/the-wastes.82618/
On October 25, 1962 the cold war between the United states of America and the Soviet Union came to a deadly climax. The moment the US navy sunk a Soviet ship carrying weapons of mass destruction through the blockade surrounding Cuba, the sky across the world became littered with trail smoke of fired nuclear missiles. Across the globe emergency sirens rang and many did as they were taught and administered the "duck and cover" protocol, while many more believed it was just another drill seeing as they were frequent during the cold war. Either way the result was the same. Some were in their beds when it happened, pulling the covers over their heads like frightened children, hoping the searing pain was merely a nightmare. When hellfire stopped raining down from the sky a mere several hours later, those who survived found little comfort in the fact that they lived for the world around them had died.
In the years that followed the world was plagued with much more death and disease with those who didn't die from nuclear fallout, falling victim to; starvation, dehydration, infections, diseases and lead poisoning on account of the first roaming gangs who were quick to make their power known in a lawless land. In time, however, the radiation began to dissipate, save for some pockets lingering here and there, and towns began to emerge. Though these dilapidated settlements were either extremely paranoid about anyone who came in, or just plainly kept their gates shut as much as possible.
2156
Washington DC, aka: The capital wasteland
The former capital of the United States was probably one of the most badly hit cities in the world with little of its once proud glory remaining but the crumbling ruins of its center and the skeletons of its outer buildings, which were picked completely clean by roaming scavengers and prospectors. Other than that the areas around the "city" can easily be mistaken for the Sahara desert were it not for the remnants of pre-war buildings and the charred remains of what were once green trees.
The capital wasteland is also widely regarded as the most lawless places in the former nation, quite a feat indeed when living in a world as anarchic as it is. Gangs of raiders and thugs roam and plunder whatever they can find and often come into violent struggles with each other. The few mercenary groups who managed to become organized are often employed by those talented or lucky enough to afford them and they aren't exactly working to establish order. Some villages are managing to survive in these harsh conditions, but they are few and far between, often preferring to remain hidden in the old subway tunnels or fortifying themselves to almost ridiculous extremes. Needless to say, neither is very eager to welcome visitors unless you have something they want.
Those looking to trade should remember to leave gold, jewelry and paper currency behind seeing as no one has use for such items anymore; food and water, clean or otherwise, bullets, guns and skills have become the most wanted items, though as long as it is of value to someone you can get something in return for it. In some places, that even includes living breathing humans. Labor is tough work after all and someone has to do it, whether they want to or not.
It's a harsh and unforgiving world and you're in it.
Good luck.
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Name:
Age:
Gender:
skills:
Background:
picture or vivid description:
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