[A,U/C] A New But Old World.

[Divine-Beauti]

Introduction

10,400 years ago a cataclysmic event occurred on Earth. 48 countries released countless atomic bombs across the globe over the time span of 18 days. There was no possible way anybody or anything could survive all the radiation without eventually meeting a gruesome death. The Earth had to start completely over and that’s exactly what it did. It cooled its crust down enough so that a few microorganisms could withstand its heat. Eventually, there were fish, then amphibians and so forth. After about 1200 years of evolution the Earth is returning to normalcy, with a few adjustments to life.

It’s been 9,600 years since the Earth's “Fall”. There are no skyscrapers, or McDonalds. Technology is pretty much limited to basic knives or gardening tools due to the somewhat recent discovery of iron. The planet is still mostly rock and sand with a few plains in certain more developed areas. The average temperature is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit and it rarely rains. Small trees are starting to sprout and fish flourish in the water, which besides fruit is the only source of liquid nourishment. Food however is bountiful, that is, if you eat meat. The human race is, well lets not call them human just yet, but those close to it are what you could consider half breeds. Not just half lions, or tigers. The Fall put such a strain on the planet's resources that over time everything imaginable has evolved. From, plants, to fish, to insects and birds, they are all struggling to survive.

In this new world, people are starting to realize that they have to be more than strong to survive. No one has risen to power but factions are being formed. Two heads are definitely better than one and with a war just waiting to happen who knows what inventions will be made, or what will be discovered.  

[Divine-Beauti]

Regions

So, where are you in this slowly developing world? Well, you have 3 choices, Soluka, Mahataken, or Breskinia.

Soluka is a massive territory. Most of the land is flat with the exception of a few hills here and there. The flat terrain allows for easy farming and makes building small houses from the small trees and plants simple work. There is plenty of water to go around on Soluka and most residents make good use of it. It is the only region with an irrigation system that is proficient. However Soluka has a limited supply of iron which forces them to do most of their labor by hand. It takes longer and gets the job done but their structures aren’t as sturdy as others. Since their region is mostly plains they have the advantage of seeing enemies coming but the disadvantage of having no way to stop them from entering. The only minor defense they have is a river affectionately called “Big River” that runs throughout the west side of their land.

Mahataken is guarded by sand on the north side and small mountains on the east. A gate is located on the north that is used for trading, mainly for iron. Mahataken is a melting pot of all races, and maintains a high enough food supply to trade. This region has the most variety of races and is very proud of to be known as the “Melting Pot.”There are a few small lakes and ponds in the region but they still struggle to find water which is why they also trade with Soluka though not as often. There are rumors, however that Mahataken kills a select few of their residents to keep trading with the other regions and maintain a healthy food supply.

Breskinia is almost completely surrounded by mountains. Throughout the region are piles of debris, stone rubble, and most of all iron.This was the first region that realized iron could molded and shaped into almost anything if exposed to extreme heat. However, due to their living conditions not much food can be found in the area. Few trees are able to grow in the dry heat and grass is almost nonexistent. They only have one known body of water. Most residents travel to stock up on water and trade iron for food with Mahataken. There are still quite a few residents who hunt along the borders of the region, preferring to exercise instead of trade.

Depending on where a person chooses to live, they will have certain items that can only be found in their region. If someone demands that you display this item after committing a crime that region can can sentence you to death if the crime was serious enough. Switching regions is just as simple as convincing somebody to trade this particular item with yours. It is possible for a person to possess more than one. There is some established order and the regions do look up to certain people for guidance and leadership, but there is no defined King, or Queen, yet.

Residents of Soluka have a white gritty orb that is found in many of its bodies of water.

Residents of Mahataken have a red sand stone which takes a few years to form.

Residents of Breskinia has a small piece of triangular iron that is usually worn in the left ear.  

[Divine-Beauti]

Rules and Miscellaneous

1. Follow Gaia's TOS.
2. Don't Godmod. Nobody likes it.
3. Keep it PG-13. Plain and simple.
4. Colors are fine just not extremely bright ones, and no small fonts.
5. Let me know if you are unable to post for an extended period of time.
6. Follow the rules of the SDRP. Some of which are stated above.
7. Be literate, no one-liners, and proofread your post. Simple typos can ruin a great post.
8.Be respectful and have fun!

I would love to know the commitment of every one that wants to join. It will help to manage the RP and give people an idea of how often their posts will be replied to. Hopefully most people will be able to post at least 3-4 times a week.

And of course, I reserve the right to alter, add, or delete, rules throughout the duration of the RP.