Welcome to the Royal Wasteland. Defined by the Cascades in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west, it encompasses most of former King County, Washington State. In between 2077 and 2291 it has been various things, from the lawless frontier to an abbey, then a Little Ireland, an occasional tiger conservatory, a police state, a feudal lordship, a battle ground, it has emerged as a rapidly modernizing kingdom. Mercer Island, situated squarely in the center of Lake Washington, has become the center of an expanding realm. The Royal Wasteland--also called Oz, the Emerald City--is no more. In its place is "the Kingdom of Seattle." And at its helm is the Crimson King, its long-lived enigmatic ruler.
Its been four years since the Brotherhood of Steel invaded Seattle and attempted to exterminate the Cause and the Red Hand to seize control of the region. Their goal? To export the population north to repopulate Alaska. Although partially successful, destroying the Cause and pushing back the Red Hand, the Brotherhood was wiped out by a powerful psyker known as Hades.
See, unbeknownst to them, there was a three way conflict unfolding between Hades (former Russel Washington), the Outsiders, and Kheiro. Within this conflict, the Outsiders emerged victorious, slaying Kheiro, Hades, and destroying Chahalheel. They went their separate ways and peace returned to Seattle. All was sunshine and roses. Rick even smiled.
Four years later, Mercer Island is seeing the benefits of this victory. As they possessed the only military force left, many of Seattle's settlements voluntarily submitted to them. Pioneer Square, Troll Warren, the Issaquah Nation, and Vault 253 are now all provinces within the kingdom. Obviously, these disparate and wildly different settlements do not envision the same destiny for themselves. There are those who would take advantage of this as the conflict spread word of Seattle, and its untapped riches, far and wide...
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The Men of Mars, a group of Legion exiles, are located within Centrelink Field. Apparently they're looking for gladiators.
The Brotherhood of Steel, although largely extinguished, linger within Fort Williamette.
Mercer Island is the capital of the kingdom and home to both the Red Hand and House of Devane.
The Undercity is where the Unmasked dwell. These are the remnants of Kheiro's army. With no home to return to, they have formed a dangerous fifth column within Seattle and constitute their own religious and political movement.
The Sound, formerly a very pleasant scenic point, is now a growing port town. This is where visitors to Seattle by ship are greeted. Controlled by the Red Hand. The NCR has some offices here.
Troll Warren is home to a peaceful super mutant community, although recent arrivals from the south have caused disturbances within it.
Pioneer Square is a bustling town filled with former Vault dwellers. Once political divided, it is now united in purpose--its leaders want to replace Mercer Island as the kingdom's capital.
Rules:
1. The Date is December 22nd, 2291.
2. You can be a human, ghoul, super mutant, or synth. You may make two characters, please ask me if you want to make more than one.
3. Characters are mortal and weak. I will not kill your characters but if they enter a dangerous situation with consequences they may face those consequences.
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