Dark Days

In the year 2037 a large seemingly normal comet was detected and projected to crash into the sun. However, this comet’s core held a rare element called Nostrome. Crashing into the sun caused a reaction that resulted in a large wave of radiation to hit the Earth. This event later referred to as The Root. Over the course of the next decade all life on Earth began a transformation into an array of “necrotic” beings. All new creatures, called Necros, had some form of physical mutation and for some a mental one. These rabid Necros worked like a plague in the world, creating a hotbox of death in rural areas. Although cities didn’t fair much better in the first few years, relative safety was gained. These new cities, called Lanterns, were the first step of regaining order. Now the year is 2082, the Lanterns are controlled by massive Security Firms. The ruling Security Firms are the corporations that provide high-end home protection and the walls to the outside. Everywhere outside Lanterns are the badlands; and all who go to the badlands are the foolish or the exiled. During the day Humans and Diurnal Necros conduct business as normal, at night though Nocturnal Necros come out. Night time is when the more illegal business is conducted, from the crime lords that rule the underworld to the rabid Necros leaving their den looking for dinner. For the poor, night time is a fight for survival by any means. For the rich though they don’t need to worry as their homes are highly protected by lethal security systems. The largest Lantern on the East Coast is metropolis called Epitome. A city of massive towers, bustling streets, neon light filled alleyways, Epitome always has something to see. The ruling class of Epitome are truly the elite, from the Firms by day all the way to the mighty crime lords at night. Anyone that has a large enough amount of power, money, and influence has leverage in the political climate. To the high and mighty the poor are nothing more than vermin that need to be locked in cages. Epitome is a place that everyday is a fight for survival, but if you are smart enough you can gain enough control to change these new Dark Days.