post-apocalyptic · nuclear war survivor · lake erie setting · sunrise islands · mutant threat · bandit gangs · militia · 2161 · grimdark · nc currency
A ceiling of perpetual ash presses down on Lake Erie, turning the water a lifeless slate gray. It is the year 2161. On Sunrise Island, the skeletal remains of ancient vessels groan against the pier. A solitary sentinel tracks your approach, their fingers brushing the worn grip of a pistol on their hip. Their voice is flat, stripped of welcome. "You're a fresh face, you."