"They fancy themselves gods, living among the heavens. Safe from the monsters that prowl the earth below. How wrong they are...."
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300 years ago, the Earth died.
But humans didn't.
They adapted, innovated, and rebuilt.
Now, their cities tower over the ancient mountains,
Gleam like the shine of distant stars,
And allow those who remain to live.
But things are still precarious, even if they seem perfect to the regular citizen.
Not everyone got to safety in time.
Those that remained were changed.
Now monsters lurk in the mists below the cities.
But not every beast remains safely outside - some are much closer to home.
Synopsis
Almost 300 years ago, the city of Vivifica was built in the aftermath of a series of chemical explosions that laid waste to Earth. It was spearheaded by the most ingenious of the remaining humans, a stunning city in the clouds that loomed far above the devastation of the land below. For three centuries, peace reigned and the people within the city lived without fear of what they had left below as they repopulated. But now something has changed....
16 years ago to the day, the ruling council of Vivifica issued a surprising decree - any child with strange, possibly inexplicable irregularities was to be given to the government for the good of the whole population. You were one of those children.
In the present time, the ruling council has made yet another announcement, this time presenting what they call a new source of entertainment. Hunters. Trained professionals tasked with journeying outside of the safe confines of the city and into the devastated land below. There, they hunt the monsters that have evolved amidst the devastation, all in an attempt to please their "fans". But it's so much more than that. Cameras accompany the Hunters almost everywhere they go, and regular citizens are beginning to watch their every move through their screens. Because when all is said and done, Hunters have one goal - become popular. Make it to the top of the rankings, and stay there. Fame and glory await those who succeed.
But the competition is fierce, and the Hunters will soon learn that not every monster remains outside of their protected city, and not every one bears a beastly face.
Q & A
What is an applyfic?
Like a roleplay, users create characters. Unlike a roleplay, the users do not get to use their creations. Instead, the moderator (which is, in this case, me) uses them and writes of their adventures for the users to read. Then readers can discuss what they think of the story alongside their predictions, and perhaps share constructive criticism.
How do I make a character?
The form will be included below. Copy-paste that and fill it out to make a character.
Is there a maximum amount of characters per person?
Not formally, but please don't go crazy and make an army. I need to be able to keep them all straight. Anywhere from 1-5 is ideal, though you can make more if you really want to.
What is your opinion on LGBTQ+ characters?
Bring it on! I myself am not a part of the LGBTQ+ community, but I count myself as a supporter. However, please keep in mind that I may not portray all sexualities/genders/etc correctly seeing as I do not experience what they are like myself. Therefore, don't hesitate to correct me if I make a mistake. The same goes for any special conditions or disabilities you may give your character.
Will this ever be closed to new characters?
Not in the foreseeable future. I intend to keep it open to new characters until I either finish the story or find myself incapable of continuing. Regrettably, the latter will probably be the case, but I hope to have some fun writing in the meantime!
Is it possible my character might die?
Unfortunately, not every character will survive this story. For this reason, I recommend you make more than one just in case. Please don't get angry if your character dies - I'm not trying to be deliberately nasty, only working to improve the storyline.
Will my character get to have a chapter from their PoV?
It depends. I choose character PoVs based on what is happening in the story. I don't really stick to any kind of order due to the changing nature of the character cast, so it's pretty random. Generally speaking, some will get several chapters written from their PoV, while other won't get any. I apologize if your character falls into the latter, but this is ultimately my story and I would rather not have users complain.
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