For the past 100 years the world has been preserved in a prison of ice and snow. The winter apocalypse is here. Only it is not at all what the world could have seen coming, or could have prepared for. In a matter of decades the human population cut itself in one fourth of what it was, technology pretty much disappeared altogether, and the world became almost impossible to sustain life. Crops could not grow, cities became ruins, and the countries of the world split apart unable to save even there own.
In the beginning, war broke out throughout the world as everyone began to fight for supplies, land, and power. Panic spread like wildfire. All these efforts however, were wasted as civilizations died, and resources ran out. Hidden amongst all the fighting were 8 leaders who predicted the events of the winter apocalypse. Along with support, and time they were able to quickly prepare for the world to come under the radar of the powers trying to fight for an impossible cause. Around the world 8 bases were created to survive the everlasting winter. And with each base over hundreds of people were chosen to survive the apocalypse, and continue on the legacy of humanity.
These bases survived many decades through the impossible war. They surpassed the genocide of most of the human race. They were able to sustain life, resources, and technology. Life was quiet when the war ended, and the winter world continued to ravage around them. It was simple and easy, and somehow these bases had avoided the inevitable wipe out of the world. Or so they thought.
As the decades continued on a new threat appeared, and the world began to evolve past the ice age people had come to know. Deadly creatures now roamed the earth, and hunted for the blood of any creature that could breathe. A new terrifying war had begun. A war with an unknown threat. Suddenly armies were set out to be made. But through all the efforts the bases began to shut down. Humanity was dying once again.
The fight for humanity was not over yet though. As long as the humans still breathe, the world still belongs to them.
3 bases remain in the fight for humanity. After all these years thousands of people inhabit each. Old and young alike. All people fighting for the future they deserve.
Questions you may have:
The cause of the winter?: The cause is simple, but still complicated. These include changes in ocean and atmosphere circulation patterns, varying concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide, and even volcanic eruptions. The main significant factor is the movement of the continents, and the distance of earth from the sun. Scientists believe all these reasons are to blame, but some believe there may be something bigger going on.
Is there life outside of the bases?: Yes. There are most likely to be settlements apart from the bases. These would include more savage lifestyles I assume. These would also be another outside threat along with the snow creatures.
How did tech disappear?: The continuation of technology disappeared because there was no way to manufacture it. There is still tech but it's just limited. It is usually only used by higher class citizens, or those in an occupation that requires it.
What are the goals of the base?: The overall goal is survive, and grow. Create a life for themselves. Many civilizations and politics will come to play in how the bases work. It is under an elected system.
What does this base look like?: The base is basically an underground city. Think City of Ember if you want to compare it to something. Just a little more advanced.
What's the purpose of this storybook? Action or Emotion?: Both of course! I’ve decided to focus more on the younger generation of people 16-20. This is the training period where soldiers are made, and bonds are built. The setting will take place in the weakest of the remaining bases, therefore an elite group could be constructed to take care of supply runs, whereas the older soldiers would take on the fight against the outside of the base. So the younger elites are like agents, and soldiers. Young stealth vs. old strength.
How are the armies assembled? And ages?: It depends on your abilities as a child, and your class rank. Although being a soldier is a good job. It pays well, and it's a form of entertainment in some ways to the naive children. Some grow up training for this, and others are thrown into it without choice. Official training begins at 16 or 17. Elite groups are chosen in ceremonies, and enlisting for the regular armies have a separate “lesser” ceremony. And ages would range up to as old as you would see in our society today.
What's the starting plan?: Supplies are running out. Suddenly all the resources that once could be grown or made are slowing production. And as the populations grow larger the need becomes greater. Since all the continents are now linked together by ice, trips to other bases can take weeks. The story could start out with intros, enlisting, ceremonies and training, and then eventually it leads to the mission to go get supplies
Your Job:
Create a young new member for this elite group. Difference is good so find some way to make your character unique.
*Note* This is an SB where your character can join in later. So if life becomes crazy you can drop it, or not so crazy anymore feel free to join in!
Character Template: (It’s a lot, but I want you to really think about your characters. Also most of them can be one word answers.)
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