Rustwater Takes Place in Our World
Rustwater is set in the 24th century after a virus outbreak in 2026 depleted the human population. With the humans (and many other creatures) struggling to survive the apocalypse, these fantastical creatures began to make their presence known. Your story begins in the settlement called Rustwater, located at an old boy scout camp. Many factions have battled for this space, as the water is known to have mystical properties which allow those who drink it to return to life a certain number of times until infection fully takes over your body & you join the horde of Risen.
Those who first arrived in Rustwater all received a collective dream, bringing them fight and take the settlement from a group of raiders. Since then, many have either stumbled upon the outpost, sought out shelter, community, or have come due to the water properties.
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Rustwater Raiders
The longest surviving group of raiders in southern MI, the Rustwater Raiders rule their territory with an iron fist. They are incredibly hard to deal with due to the fact that they come back from the dead. They are bullies, using fear to subject settlements and create vassals that have no choice but to do what they ask. They also utilize Risen adding to their shock they wield against normal people. Their current leader is a human named Christian.
The Flock
Rumor has it, you can smell the Flock before they come up. Their base, the Roost, wafts the irony smell of blood and rot from the trophies that line the wall. The most cutthroat of the local gangs, they thrive off of murder and sadistic glee. Despite being the smallest in terms of numbers, they have solidified their place by killing anyone who tries to mess with them and then making art out of their bodies. Their leader is an elf named Hawk.
The Macintoshes
Based out of Apple Creek, The Macintoshes aka the Macs, are an enterprising raider faction. Not the most martially sound, their strengths lie in the sheer amount of resources, bits, and connections they maintain. Suave, smooth talking, and cutthroat, the Macs maintain their hold on the region simply by being the group that has everything everyone needs. Information and connections are their most prized possessions, utilizing them to leverage allies and blackmail their enemies. Their known leader is a human named Gloria who’s known to be cutthroat despite her bubbly and put together appearance.
Celebrate the Holidays
June: Fae celebrate mid-June in memory of the ancient rebuilding of The Barrier. No one knows what The Barrier is anymore, but it's a big deal for the Fae who know only that it's in honor of the day the Fae saved the world by "Weaving the world." They celebrate by crafting a variety of items and generally partying.
October: Taking place at the end of the month, Resurrection Day is usually a very sentimental holiday. During this day, souls who passed away reappear and communicate with loved ones, especially those who have a strong connection. It is a tradition that people who set aside the day or the evening to catch up with loved ones who have passed on.
December: A peaceful holiday late in the month, celebrating survival and growth. Strings of lights are hung up around buildings and rooms along with a gathering of friends and family. The big significance of this holiday is Light over Darkness and for some, it's simply that they survived another year.
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