And in the End - cwhr apocalypse rp

[lichenfeather]

It has been fifteen years since the war began, ten since the first bomb dropped, and five since the war ended. The earth has been reduced to a nuclear wasteland, with little to eat, less to drink, and danger lurking around every corner. For the past five years, you have hidden with your horses in your secluded ranches, safe from the reaches of the war. Yet the need for human company has finally driven you from your safety, and you have set out on the perilous journey with your horses to find companionship before solitude drives you mad.




This is a RP for people involved with the Cottonwood Wild Horse Ranch. You must own at least one horse from here to participate. The basic premise of this roleplay Is as follows.

Fifteen years ago, a war broke out amongst the nations. For most people, they were unaffected at first - and then the bombs fell. As modern warfare got them nowhere, the world turned to nukes, and all major cities on all continents were affected. Most of the people within the cites were killed. Yet this did not stop the war from continuing. Bereft of gasoline to power tanks, helicopters and trucks, the armies turned to using horses. For the ranch owners, this meant all their horses were taken, with the exception of a few - the very old, very young, or unstable. This means that you, as a ranch owner, were left with very few horses - no more champion jumpers or barrel racers, no more fancy broodmares and towering studs. You were left with swaybacked old nags, foals barely old enough to be weaned and serious, unrideable head cases. Eventually, with all sides missing serious resources, the war finally fizzled out, leaving planet Earth a desolate war ravaged wasteland. You, if you had any horses left, soon realized you would not be able to support them all, and most perished (either by your own hand, the hand of predators, or as an effect of the radiation soaking the planet), leaving you with one or two remaining. Somehow, you managed to survive for five years on your own, but now, with either the need for companionship or lack of supplies driving you out, you must leave the safety of your ranch with your horses. Yet the world outside is full of dangers - from radiation soaked waters and lack of food to horrible, twisted animals, life is not easy. You must be ready to survive it.

Rules

- you must own at least one cottonwood horse to participate
- use your cottonwood human characters
- two humans characters at max
- each character was able to support two horses, meaning that at most you may have four horses
- any foals born in game are not a real cottonwood horse unless you actually breed your horses through cottonwood
- there is no magic, but there are mutations on all species
- try to do at least three to five sentences per post

[lichenfeather]

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Character List
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Female

Quetzal "Feather" Grey
- Lady Skattered Ice (M/7)
- Torchwood (M/10)

Emma Hunt
- Pestilence (M/12)
- Pandemic (S/5)

Adaline Jo Dennison
- Journey (S/9)

Male

Derek Pryor
- Ildefonso (S/12)
- Bombproof (G/3)

Kage Nordstrand
- Arlo (M/19)
- Hidalgo (S/9)

Troy Aaron Marker
- Terra (M/11)

Relationships

None

[lichenfeather]

Username;
Lichenfeather
Name;
Quetzal Clementine Grey "Feather"
Gender;
Female
Age;
20 years old
Personality;
Feather tends to be on the quieter side of things. She often prefers to observe over actively partake in an activity. Despite this, she has a strong leadership drive, often finding herself in positions of dominance. She prefers leading the pack over following along, but is adaptable enough to make this unseen. More comfortable with animals than other people, Quetzal can often be found in the company of various creatures, large and small. Mostly, she likes to stick to herself, and not bother anyone else.
Surprisingly, she does love a thrill, and thoroughly enjoys 'dangerous' sports. Since The War, she has taught herself to fight with a knife and a sword, and has become more withdrawn.
Horses;
Lady Skattered Ice "Skata"
Torchwood
Other;
Carries and can fight with a knife and a sword. Former owner of the Silent Forest Stud. Her sister Celeste perished in the bombing for Paris, her parents in another city. She does not know if Savannah (her youngest sister) is alive. Of all six people living and working at the Stud, she was the only one to survive, since Sean, Caleb and Aya died in the war, Melody was caught by a bomb and Allie succumbed to radiation poisoning.


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Username;
Lichenfeather
Name;
SF's Lady Skattered Ice "Skata"
Gender;
Mare
Age;
7 years
Breed;
Thoroughbred
Personality;
Those who say there is no such thing as a mean horse have never had the misfortune to encounter Skata. Skata was rescued by Feather two years before the end of the war, to prevent the army from destroying what they deemed to be an "insane beast". Hoping that having to rehabilitate a horse would take her mind off her losses, the girl set to work with the mare, only to find she could not get through, no matter what. Despite hours of join up, the girl could not get through to the ebony mare. Skata was one of those unfortunate horses destined to be wild yet born into captivity, and this has ruined her. She attacks all other horses, people and anything else that moves. The two things that have been found to help calm her are salt water and silver bells. Should Feather ever encounter another human, it is strongly recommended they stay away from her black mare.
Other;
Skata must be ridden without tack, and will only let Feather touch her. Everyone else is bitten. The only reason she trusts Feather and Torch are because they were the two who nursed her back to health. She wears silver bells braided into her mane.

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Username;
Lichenfeather
Name;
Torchwood "Torch"
Gender;
Mare
Age;
10 years
Breed;
Dilute Arabian
Personality;
Torchwood is a little bit of an enigma. She has never been easy to understand, but unlike many other horses, there is no reasonable explanation. She is something so predominantly wild, that everyone had difficulties getting her from the top pasture, where she spent her days among the dark trees with Gallifrey, the stallion that was kept there. Once a year, when the moon seems so full that it will take the place of the sun, we hear wolf howls. For the next few days, Torch is exhausted yet exhilarated.
Other;
After Gallifrey was taken, Torch fell to seeking out Feather's company, following her like a lost puppy.

[teresa8oats]

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Username; teresa8oats
Name; Talia Stoneman
Gender; Female
Age; 23
Personality/history; Talia is a bit more of a horse person than a human person, but I can't really blame her because she has spent the last ten years with barely any human contact. Talia was a single child and never really knew her parents because they were always at work. The place she grew up in was not affected much by the raging war, and to her it was just something you watched about on TV. She was very insecure as a child and did not have many friends. Because she lived in a city-like place, she only got to ride horses at a summer camp her parents sent her off to for a month each summer. She loved the horses but honestly hated the idea of her parents just sending her away like that. She was fourteen years old when the bomb dropped, but she remembers it like yesterday. Her area, though not involved in the fighting aspect of the war, was one of the first places the enemy dropped their bomb on. Talia was wounded, sick, and very close to dying when other survivors found her and nursed her back to health. Since then the few people alive have died due to radiation, sickness, and one because of a wound from one of the hungry animals wandering around. She found Charm six years ago, actually wandering through the rubble of the city, skinny and gashed with wounds. After nursing her back to health, she used her to explore the city area. She collected guns and weapons from past survivors and by savaging around the city, and decided it was time to explore farther out then her broken hometown. That same year she came across an old stable. The house and barn were totally empty, so she has been living there ever since. She has been quite isolated, just her and her horses and an occasional trip to the city for supplies. Just six months ago she came across TeeDee, who actually just showed up at the barn one morning, looking skinny but with not a scrape on her. With two horses and lots of supplies collected over the last six years, Talia has decided to adventure out into the world and look for other living humans.
Horses; Charm & TeeDee

-- Equine --

Username; teresa8oats
Name; Charm
Gender; Mare
Age; 14
Breed; Unknown
Personality; smart - loyal - strong - hard working
Height: 15.1hh
Other; Talia usually rides Charm

-- Equine --

Username; teresa8oats
Name; TeeDee
Gender; Mare
Age; 6
Breed; 25% Paint, 25% Rocky Mountain, 50% Pryor Mountain Mustang
Personality; full of energy - alert - brave - loyal
Height: 15.2hh
Other; TeeDee usually carries luggage and is ridden when Charm needs a break.

[Timey]

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Username; Timey
Name; Derick Pryor
Gender; Male
Age; 32 Years
Personality; The apocalypse does things to people, and though once a happy go lucky guy, Derick is no exception to this. The loss of his wife and his daughter has utterly destroyed him inside. He's heavily depressed, and has taken on an 'all work, no play' kind of attitude. You could even consider him a bit of a slave driver at times. There's...Really no upside to him anymore. His only real virtue is being able to get the job done. Quick and clean. Otherwise, most just try to avoid him and his gloomy nature.
Horses; Ildefonso, Bombproof
Other; N/A

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Username; Timey
Name; Ildefonso
Gender; Stallion
Age; 12 Years
Breed; Andalusian
Personality; Ildefonso has been taking this apocalypse one step at a time, but his strides are gradually growing weaker. The last few years have done a number on him, and he's not in as great of shape as he used to be. Though built like an oak, his tendency to act frail kept him from being taken along with the other horses. However, it isn't an act anymore. He's trying really hard to keep up with everyone else. He truly is. But the poor boy is running out of breath a lot faster now. He still aims to please, and will probably be working up to his last breath.
Other; N/A

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Username; Timey
Name; Bombproof
Gender; Male [Sterile]
Age; 3 Years
Breed; Mule
Personality; Bombproof is still a little spitfire at times, but even he seems to recognize the dim reality of the situation. Not as spunky as he used to be, Bombproof has taken on a more noble, leadership-like role. He stays close to the side of his newest friend, Ildefonso, and is extremely devoted to the rest of his ragtag little herd. He isn't afraid to throw hooves when necessary, and is proving to be a fierce opponent to anyone, or anything, that crosses his path and wants to fight.
Other; N/A

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Username; Timey
Name; Emma Hunt
Gender; Female
Age; 30 Years
Personality; Besides Derick, Emma is the last remaining owner of what once was the sprawling Manteca Creek Ranch. She's still the head of the operation, but in a new way. With the fierce mare Pestilence at her side, she's a force to be reckoned with. Times have changed drastically, and the ability to trust strangers has diminished. Emma is wary of anyone who she comes across, and is prepared to protect herself and others should the time come to do so.
Horses; Pestilence, Pandemic
Other; N/A

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Username; Timey
Name; Pestilence
Gender; Mare
Age; 12 Years
Breed; Criollo
Personality; Pestilence's appearance alone managed to keep her at home when all of the horses were dragged off to aid in the fighting. The scarred little mare didn't exactly look like war material, and it was feared that she would weigh everyone down more than she could carry them. So, because of this, she got to stay home...Where she is currently conquering. At least in her mind she is. Pestilence seems to be enjoying nuclear fallout a little bit too much, and her spirits haven't diminished. Almost like she was anticipating this all along...
Other; N/A

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Username; Timey
Name; Pandemic
Gender; Stallion
Age; 5 Years
Breed; Criollo x Quarter Horse x Mustang
Personality; Pandemic is much the same as his dear mother, Pestilence. The apocalypse is only causing this stud to hold his head up a little bit higher. His scars and generally unsettling appearance caused him to be left behind with is mother, but it's not like he's complaining. Pandemic seems almost excited about the whole situation, and is just waiting for someone to come up and have a problem with him.
Other; N/A

[SilverBell90]

WIP XD. I can't wait to start!!!

-- Human --

-- Well I can't find a picture for the life of me, so I'll just describe him. He has sort of square jaws with stubble, a kind of olive/tan skin tone, dark brown hair that's kinda long, wavy and messy, and pale blue eyes. He's also pretty fit, but not really six-pack fit. WIP Maybe. Other than that, its up to the imagination for now I guess...--

Username; SilverBell90
Name; Kage Nordstrand
Gender; Male
Age; 24
Personality; Kages personality is a bit like your average surviving hero in zombie movies. He's brave, has the smarts for an apocalyptic event, and keeps his hopes high for a better future around every corner. When he was younger, his father taught him a few of the skills he knows now. It was mostly gun practice and camping, but it still taught him valuable things. Kage grew up to be an understanding and big-hearted person, but now a days that doesn't show much anymore.

Before the war stripped him of most of his work horses, he was left with the few that were either too old, too young, or hidden when the news reached his desolate home. Radiation still spreads with the wind, so whenever he is outside -which is often- he and the horse he rides wear gasmasks. It would be an eerie sight if you saw him with his gear on, considering he is as much a mystery as his clothes make him look. Survivors often avoid him as he looks a bit crazy with a gun aimed at the surrounding wild lands and on the watch for mutated predators.

Horses; Hidalgo, Arlo
Other;
What he mostly wears.
He and his horse often wear a gas mask unless they are in a building or underground.
He'll be in his ranch for now but might leave later in the roleplay.




-- Equine --



Username; Silverbell90
Name; Where My Demons Hide 'Arlo'
Gender; Mare
Age; 19 years
Breed; Mustang
Personality; Arlo is a tad old, not senior old, just old. Not unlike other horses that remain, the war and radiation outside has been tough for her. She's not as active and playful as she used to be and doesn't show much personality at all. She can still be playful at times and is definitely still strong enough to do some rounds of checking the fences around the property or small travel trips. Over-all, she's a gentle girl that still has the spirit in her.
Other;
http://oi65.tinypic.com/t7l448.jpg

-- Equine --



Username; SilverBell90
Name; Only Words Bleed 'Hidalgo'
Gender; Stallion
Age; 9 years
Breed; Noriker x Spanish Sport Horse
Personality; Unlike Arlo, Hidalgo is a stronger horse. If a longer trip was needed for food or supplies, he would be the horse to take. He still has a lot of spunk and not much of his old childish self has left him. Even if the wars have made silence and seriousness necessary when your outside for any reason, he can be quite playful in the stables and with his owner. He's more of the leading type around other horses and will not fail to show it (bites, nips, or kicks are a risk with other stallions .3.). Hidalgo, basically, is as playful as a foal in the stables and dead serious outside.
Other;
His tack looks just the same as Arlo's. The saddle and reins switch out for a lead and carrying bags depending on which horse is being ridden and which is being taken along.

[SilverBell90]

Bump .3.

[PollyPoos]

Photo credit goes to bwaworga on DA

Username; PollyPoos
Name; Adaline Jo Dennison
Gender; Female
Age; 23 years old
Personality; Sassy|| Quiet|| Leader|| Curious|| Flirty|| Sociable
Horses; Journey
Other; N/A

Username; PollyPoos
Name; Journey
Gender; Stallion
Age; 9 years old
Breed; Lustiano X Appaloosa
Personality; Stubborn|| Adventurous|| Brave|| Short-Tempered|| Polite|| Intelligent
Other; N/A

(Photo credit to MirkoStoedter on DA)

Username; PollyPoos
Name; Troy Aaron Marker
[b]Gender;[/b] Male
Age; 27 years old
Personality; Timid|| Listener|| Cautious|| Humorous|| Gullible|| Kind
Horses; Terra
Other; N/A

Username; PollyPoos
Name; Terra
Gender; Mare
Age; 11 years old
Breed; Noriker 25% Appaloosa 25% Shire 50%
Personality; Kind|| Quiet|| Curious|| Sociable|| Easily-Distracted|| Flirty
Other; N/A

[lichenfeather]

Timey, you're accepted!

Silverbell, Teresa and Polly, finish your forms and then I'll accept you!

[SilverBell90]

So, I'm just about done with my form. I hope you accept descriptions for the human character. Do you want me to start?