Water was running, children were running, you were running out of time,

The world has come to an end, or so many believe. A disease unlike any other has spread across the planet; infecting every continent, every country, every person. Almost. Humanity has dwindled to only a spare few, those still alive miraculously surviving the highly fatal symptoms they experienced. The cause of the sickness? Unclear, but it all began when several meteors unexpectedly entered Earth’s atmosphere, crashing into the soil and bursting to pieces, contaminating everything.

We found you hiding, we found you lying, choking on the dirt and sand. Your former glories and all the stories dragged and washed with eager hands.

The world is tainted, all life withering. The plague came first, wiping out humanity, the world slowly decaying alongside man. Once grand forests are little more than bare, gray chunks of wood, their bare branches reaching toward the sky as if begging the sun to reappear. Formerly marvelous cities are abandoned and eerily silent. Previously lush landscapes are little more than dry, yellowed grass. The animals have changed, mutated, unnatural and more dangerous than ever. The sky is a haze, the air thick with pollution. Living in this broken world comes with many challenges, and the odds are always against you. Yet you've changed too, blessed with abilities you never would have thought were possible before now.

But your city lies in dust, my friend.

In the midst of this turmoil arrives a wolf as dark as night; fur, skin, and flesh stripped clean along areas of the face, revealing unnaturally clean bone and razor-sharp fangs, orbs of red light peering from otherwise empty sockets. While a pale horse does not accompany this being, many believe them to be the manifestation of death. In this new, frightening world, the Reaper has arrived in solid form. Wherever their paws tread life fades, few live to see them up close, and yet they are not the only threat to humanity’s struggle for survival.

Hot and burning in your nostrils, pouring down your gaping mouth.

A group of mysterious figures, known merely as the Plague Doctors, scour the land for any signs of human life, abducting anyone they find. Going with them is not a matter of choice, it’s mandatory, and those who fall into their hands rarely live to see another day. What they do with their victims is unclear, but one thing is for sure, should you find yourself surrounded by a group of human-like creatures dressed head to toe in black cloaks and sporting plague masks, you are done for. Rumor has it those they steal away become experiments. They need lab rats to find a cure for the disease and are beyond caring whether or not their methods are immoral.

Your molten bodies blanket of cinders, caught in the throes.

Another rumor, though one less believed, is that perhaps the Reaper is not an evil being at all, but one who is destined to bring order and stability to this new, damaged world. It is undeniable the Plague Doctors fear them, where the beast walks they scatter, the only time they ever show any emotion is in the Reaper’s wake, but perhaps this is just wishful thinking, or maybe not. Only time will tell.

Ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend.

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YOUR CHARACTER

Your character is a human survivor of the virus, now granted with some form of supernatural ability. Whatever power they've acquired is meant to help them adapt and keep them alive in this new, twisted world. Whether they choose to walk alone or seek out others and form groups is up to you, but one thing is for certain. their continued survival won't be easy, newfound powers or not.

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RULES & GUIDELINES

• All LioDen rules apply.

• Practice proper roleplay etiquette. No godmodding, powerplay, etc.

• I'm looking for literate roleplayers who enjoy creating complex characters and are capable of writing at least one full paragraph (five sentences) per character.

• All mature content must either fade to black or be taken off-site. Mild violence and innuendo should be fine so long as you are mindful not to overdo it and respect the boundaries of your fellow roleplayers.

• You may use photo references for your characters, but you must link back to the picture's original source. Tinypic, Pinterest, Photobucket and other photo sharing sites generally do not count as a proper reference. If you use artwork it must either be your own or something that was specifically made for you. Art theft will not be tolerated.

• Keep 1x1 limited. As a general rule, wait for at least two-three people to respond after you before replying again. If it's been a day or so with no activity you are free to post again.

• Your own characters can't be involved with each other in anything beyond a friend/familial relationship. If you want your character to have a romantic partner take the time to bond and connect with other characters through roleplay.

• Please be active. I understand real life has to come before a roleplay, but I'd appreciate being kept informed if anything comes up that would prevent you from replying.

• You may have up to 3 characters to start with.

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