The camps were empty tonight. The storm was closing in on Atlanta, but here, it was barely a drizzle.
Everyone crowded around the drill camp, waiting for news on the city inside the Perimeter. The air had a cooling pinch to it that gave way to small clouds of breath in the crowd. Their chests rose and fell like a wave, all barely making a noise, waiting for word on those left inside the Perimeter.
The microphone on the stage whined with feedback, and then all was calm.
“Welcome to Fort Sundersale, everyone, first and foremost. It’s not much, but it’s all we have for now. Secondly, I know you all are anxious for information on news inside the Perimeter. I’m going to be the bearer of bad news here and say that we do not have the information you want. What goes on inside the Perimeter is not under my jurisdiction anymore, as the chief of police.
“The Military has taken over the jurisdiction of the city. Atlanta is under Martial Law. Anything inside the Perimeter is on immediate lockdown.” The officer looked down, “I’m so sorry.”
“What about my mom?” A teenager asked from the crowd.
“And my brother?”
“My fiance is in there! They can’t possibly lock it down like that!”
“Look, people!” The officer shouted, and the microphone whined once more. “I’m not in charge of this, and I’m just as mad as you are. My daughter is in there, and now my city is under Martial Law.”
“Isn’t there anything we can do to help?”
“As of right now, if any of us were to enter the Perimeter of Atlanta, we could be shot on sight.” The officer sighed as thunder cracked in the background. “It’s a warzone in there.”
Three months ago, the Central for Disease Control, or the CDC, launched their flagship nano-biozene into the waters near Atlanta, Georgia, called VAD-11. This biozene was supposed to implement a heightened healing of illnesses and injuries, and sturdy bones and muscles for future ones.
However, it hit a snag, in the way of a side effect many has nicknamed the Harbinger Syndrome. A small amount of the people in Atlanta got the ability to manipulate certain objects and elements. At first, it was thought to be a disease, but it was something much more serious than that. It was a Revolution.
A month after the Harbinger Syndrome was discovered, the Perimeter, otherwise called Interstate 285, was closed down and a thick concrete wall was put in place to keep people out and the Harbingers in.
Bringing up to present day, there are two groups of Harbingers, the Colustrum, a group of Harbingers who would rather see humanity fall before their iron grasp before they become allies, and The False Enforcers, who would rather see peace before destruction. They are at odds with another, after a split between a larger group of most of the Harbingers in Atlanta, these two groups have extremely different ideas on what to do after they get out, if they get out. But there’s one thing they both agree on: They must get to the CDC to stop the spread of VAD-11. But will they get there? That’s up to you.
Things work a little differently in Atlanta where this is set in. First of all, feel free to use landmarks if you want to research them, but for the most part, Atlanta will be free for you to make up, seeing as it’s so immense.
Not only that, but everything your character does, and I do mean everything, will affect Atlanta in some shape or form. This is not only a warzone, but a spotlight for the world. If you want to be accepted back into society, then you must keep in mind that you are considered the bad guys, the villians, of this situation.
Good luck out there, Harbinger.
Also, to begin in the storybook, I will ask you to post two different timelines. The Past, which will be two months before The Present. The Past should be italicized whenever you write it. The reason for this is to provide some backstory to your character and Atlanta itself. If you have any other questions, don’t be afraid to ask in the DT or just wait until I have posted the intro post.
1. Sarah Palmer - Aquestioning
2. Tracy Enser - Nutty
3. Maryanna Bevin - Noelle
4. Valkyrie Dirix - Auxiira
5. Dr. Alina Roberts - ShadowVyper
6. Seth Knight - Avalon
7. Carla Deacon - Deanie
8. Abbey Mayfield - megsug
9. Allison Levesque - Carina
10. Will Kiryutoui - Laure
11. Elissa Evans - Elinor Brynn
12. Scott Parker - Lumi
13. Jennifer Maydez - Wolfare1
14. Same Lennox - Craz
15. Aura Blasé - timmyjake
Character Template:
Spoiler! :
Being a Harbinger, you have the natural ability to manipulate certain elements. There’s a list below, but if you want something else, then message me.
Very important: I don’t expect your character to be amazing at what they do. In fact, they shouldn’t be, to prevent god-modding.
Ice - Whenever water freezes, it harnesses small air pockets which, when combined with the the frozen water, it allows for wonderful opportunities. Note, this is not water in its liquid state. Once your ice starts melting, you will not be able to control it, so keep that in mind. Ice is the most stable power, but has the disadvantage of you not being able to control it once it starts melting a lot. Use this to your advantage whenever you’re fighting, as Ice is not the most effective power in battling.
Smoke - Fire is destruction, but smoke is obliteration. Only for the fiery at heart, this dark manipulation ability will take second-hand smoking to a whole new level. Note, this is not fire, and can be attained through other means. Smoke is a fragile power, but it is the easiest to control in waves of enemies.
Vines - Vines are interesting creatures. Sneaky, deceitful, and cunning, these will gladly help you in your conquest of Atlanta. Note, only vines will be helpful to you. Other plants might not be as nice to you if you try to control them. Vines are stealthy, but effective and lethal. You are not a full-on fighter. Be careful with this ability. Vines do have a mind of their own, especially when you intrude in on it.
Concrete - Seemingly powerful and immensely vast, concrete is a wonderful power if you’re into smashing and suffocation. Note, any concrete that has been created by a non-Harbinger, you cannot manipulate it. Concrete is effective in battling, but hard to control, and if you mess up, then the consequences can be extreme. Both Concrete and Ice can be made out of materials in the air, making it particularly easy to use the ability.
Neon - Unique and fragile, this power is quite unstable at best but provides immense potential. Neon is all around us, but, break the balance, and you can end up at the peril of your own manipulation. Note, not all neon sources are neon. Each color is a different element, and will give you different effects, so be wary. Neon is extremely destructive in battle, but can be spotty in the best of times.
Blood - Perhaps the most frightening of all the powers in all of the Harbingers, this power gives you the ability to manipulate the blood of just about anything that has blood, with different effects. Bloodshed is your ally. Note, this power is extremely unstable, and if there’s no blood around for you to use, then you might end up using your own blood. Great in battle after some blood has been shed. You are a beast in fighting, but be careful, it’s hard to tell friend and foe in terms of blood.
Pheromones - Pheromones are quiet weapons. Subtly changing the mood if a room or attracting a horde of insects, they're more useful than would be expected. You have to be careful though. Pheromones are reliant on your mood. If you don't have a firm grip on your power, it may turn on you or grow out of your control. You also have to give them time to work. The effect isn't immediate. Pheromones are best controlled by calm people.
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Lightning - You are the weather. You change as the clouds do. And so do your power. Volatile during thunderstorms, you charge your power like a battery. Expending it all, however, and you start using your body as fuel, and let's just say, that's not a pretty picture. Water is not your ally in general, and try to keep clear of non-conductive things. If you keep these things in mind, your power is limited only by your imagination.
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This will start on June 1st.
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