H A D E S T O W N
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- this rp is based on the musical & concept album "hadestown," by anaïs mitchell. the story told by the original music is that of orpheus and eurydice in a post-apocalyptic depression-type setting. essentially, hades, in this case a mortal businessman, and his wife persephone, rule over a sort of settlement called "hadestown," where even the poorest can find work. those within the border of hadestown are provided for (food, board, clothes) but it comes at a small price (their mortal soul). those who enter hadestown cannot leave. hades rules with an iron fist. the people work tirelessly at building the enormous wall around the border, or in the mines, and children work in the fields.
this rp takes place within the borders of hadestown. we watched orpheus fight for eurydice, and though he failed, he ignited a hope for rebellion within the walls. riots began, and though they were quickly dispelled, the unrest remained. now, the downtrodden workers are prepared to fight for their freedom. little do they know, they're not just dead inside, they are dead. there is nothing left for them on the outside world.
