[Hello everyone. Been a while since I wrote for Happy Tree Friends but I figured it'd be nice to make a side project to my current story. Anywho, I'm gonna need a lot of OC's for this as there is much going on. Just read and it should all become clear.]

It all began as any truly great ambition would, the betterment of as species, maybe even life its self. You see, I once lived in a town where life was merely a toy. A town where you were lucky to survive even a few days. Upon each death, the fallen would rise once again to repeat the vicious cycle that made the town known throughout the world. For me, it was a chance, a chance to so what would be impossible elsewhere. It was a place where I could perform my research to it's limits with no true consequences. Ironic that my greatest ambition, my greatest curiosity would involve me putting an end to all that. What I wanted was to challenge nature, or perhaps the supernatural, its self.

I worked endlessly to return the flow of life to it's natural state, but then I was struck, struck with the most remarkable inspiration I could have ever asked for! Who would have thought it would be so obvious. I then decided that I would end the cycle of un natural death, a cycle that also cursed ones very luck, but keep the eternal life. When I was done, I would spread that life to the world. Death would be regulated, but it's victims would always be reborn. This was my dream, my purpose! But in the end, it all came apart.

I have been observing the results of my experiments for four years now, how life fared in the years that had followed. The land bears little similarity to what it once was, a wasteland spanning the entire country. Forests still live, as do lakes and any other ecosystems you could find before my experiment. But none of them breathe the same life. The land crawls with the creatures my work has created, and the survivors have been forced to adapt to it all. It is the survivors that hold my interest these days, and it is the survivors that I find myself studying now. You see, the land had been closed off from the rest of the world, all who are on the inside cannot get out.

I have been observing the survivors longer than I have my other results. To adapt many of them have begun to form groups I simply refer to as factions. Their natures are astounding if I do say so myself! Each faction seems to behave distinctly different from one another. It is this that captivates me so, where should I begin…

Well, I suppose I will begin with the Settlers. They are with out a doubt the most plentiful faction in this land. . As their name suggests, they are people trying to make the most out of the situation, mostly refugees searching for a livelihood. It is difficult to categorize them all as they are so diverse in what they do but one thing is for sure, almost all of it is for the betterment of their civilizations. However, despite being the largest group over all they seem to continue to remain far between one another. Due to their nature however there are other factions that see it fit to prey off of them, however, the settlers are some of the most well outfitted groups when it comes to weapons. This is thanks to their scavenging nature

Next there are the STALKERS, a small group that seems to turn their focus onto treasure hunting. The land I have created has spawned countless curiosities that this group is intent on discovering. They are a nomadic group but often times make dealings with the Settlers and another group calling themselves the Paladins. STALKERS oftentimes seek rare valuables and oddities. As a result they seem to do a wonderful job at fending off hostile attack with powerful firearms.

As I have mentioned them only recently, the Paladins are an unusual group in this land. They are a group intent on seeking order and law in this lawless domain. They watch over Settlers and lash out against the hostile groups and creatures that live in this land. Though small, they have by far the most impressive weaponry of any faction I have seen… they are without a doubt, a curiosity.

Of course, depravity is strong in many sentient species. The new land has only served to draw that side out of some. These factions have been difficult for me to study due to their violent natures.

First there are the Ravagers, a group of bloodthirsty people living like bandits. They are the biggest immediate threat to the settlers as a result and have often overtaken small settler communities and attacked larger ones while fending off assaults from the Paladins. They call no faction an ally but thanks to the ferocity of their leader, and the respect he commands, things within the faction its self are at least partially tame. They are scavengers by nature, using anything and everything they find or steal to enhance their power. They are the second largest of all factions.

After them comes The Brethren and they are a story in and of themselves. They are not driven by mere survival like the settlers or Ravagers, but by psychotic hatred and revenge. My experiments you see, have affected them profoundly and each one is marked with a pair of glowing red eyes. From what I could gather, they want nothing more than the rest of the world to be overtaken by the same thing that caused this land to change. As a result, they search for ways to break the quarantine and recreate the event that changed them. They seemed to have adopted a tribal nature and despite how violent they are to others, they are brotherly within the faction. I often find some of them in various states of madness not common in other factions, leading me to speculate that some of them were mad before the incident. When it comes to weapons they use the occasional fire arm but mostly equip themselves with weapons made from things they found in the environment such as stone and bones. Not only that, but it seems more than the eyes mutated as a result. Sharp claws and regenerative flesh also seem apparent in them. Not to mention how they seem to be able to use some form of witchcraft or voodoo, a phenomenon I have not yet come to understand. Despite all that, the Paladins seem to be able to kill them without issue.

Then come the most mysterious of them all, ones who seem to refer to themselves as the fallen. A group that is forced to live in a subterranean environment due to a vampire like transformation. I have been told of what their hollows look like, black stone houses and animal hide tents, all illuminated in a blue light. If only they were a welcoming faction, such places sound particularly beautiful. Alas, they behave much like vampires. They may not be as fast or strong as the myths of vampires but those abilities have indeed been amplified along with night vision and enhanced sense of smell. Daylight seems to bother them however so it is in the dark that they hunt. Like The Brethren, they seem to know witchcraft. They also use weapons they could make from nature and use few if any fire arms. Poisons and other chemicals are common among them. I know little else about their ways but I am clear in some thins, most despise anything that's not them, and the Paladins want them gone.

There are yet others however, I would go as far to say that I am part of a faction as well even.

There are those who call themselves the Dwellers. They are a largely nomadic group that also seems to have been mutates by my actions. They seem to understand the world around them and claim to be closer to it than others. This evidence is supported by the way that creatures of the land seem to avoid them or follow them, flora also seems to thrive in their presence. Upon further experiments I found large concentrations of an unclassified substance within their bodies, it is without a doubt plantlike. This seems to cause them to produce spores and pheromones that affect their surroundings. They are relatively friendly but are hardy in combat. They seem extremely difficult to take down despite how many times they are slashed and shot. They fight using firearms and various natural tools. They also seem to produce poison from their bodies.

Nearly done, the next are the Loners. Weather that is the life they chose or were forced into, the Loners are the most diverse and difficult to categorize. I have met some who would sooner dig their knives into my heart than speak. While others seemed generous and charitable. Some of the strongest fighters I have ever seen or heard of were Loners. Being alone however means that they are in the hands of fate. The strong survive and prosper. The weak are met with any number of fates. They are the wild card and cover every uncategorized person out there.

Finally there is me. I am Professor Baldwin, a Scientist. I have a small team with me to help me with my research. I hope to make something from my mistake, perhaps bring the land back to what it was. Perhaps find a better solution than that. We are simply a group dedicated to research and discovery. Few know who we are… it is better that way. If we were to be attacked however we have weapons and technology here that are unavailable to the land. They make up for our small numbers with power if the time ever comes.

There you have it, a simple rundown of all of the factions that have settled in this land, so tell me, where do you stand in this world?

[There you have it. That y friends, Is a list of the factions that will be in this story. Now then, all you have to do is pick the faction that interests you. I am going to need many OC's to fill these roles for each faction so here's what I need from you

Name:

Species:

Age:

Gender:

Appearance:

Personality:

Bio (if any):

Affiliations with other characters:

Faction:

Job in the faction: (if you wish):

Weapons:

Abilities/Talents:

Think that's about it, if you have any questions, let me know. See ya!]