Thread: Tainted Trials (YourFavoriteSenpai & Umbrale)

Welcome to Zone 3 Hell ! The overhead freeway sign greeted all who entered the zone. A dash of spray paint slashed the words Zone 3, replacing it with Hell. It was as if even Satan himself wouldn't dare go through these gates. Ruthless, drug hungry monsters stood behind those walls awaiting their next victims. To call this place a safe haven was nothing but a lie, only true to those who were willing to throw any resemblance of humanity away. Becoming one of them, meant that you were willing to turn into a monster. Many travelers found it preferable to go through the side road full of tainted beasts rather than through their lair. Unfortunately for many, this place was considered home. The illusion of a scrap metal wall was enough for people to throw away what little they had for protection from the outside. Then again, what's to protect people from their own protectors. Hell. The blood lust can be felt from the glares around him. I'd rather be in hell than here. In front of him was a scrapyard where few of the Bruts sold their goods at overwhelming prices. Prices high enough where those who can't pay were forced to give something in return, usually a daughter or soul of some sort. A place where demons deal and make a profit off of people's misery. The sounds of grunts and moans can be heard nearby in the ruins of a hotel. On the boarded storefront were the spray painted words Brothel, cheap bitches for food. If only he had food. To the right was a stand with homemade drugs. The store clerk seemed no more than a brute with a club. Many of these thugs were armed with simple melee instruments. Although they weren't smart, the drugs and their courage were their strength. Those who were once human seemed orc-like, and those who were once orcs were hulking marauders. The biggest of them seemed to be the most armored, sharpening their weapons and using them on each other. Nearby, a one of the Bruts were selling food. It was a gamble of whether they were laced with drugs or not. On the menu today was shit-shrooms , roasted ackel , and mystery meat . Meat was a rare delicacy in these parts. People who got their hands on them didn't care about where the meat came from, only that they were meat. It'll hold me for maybe another few days. Hey dumb ass! The man yelled at the hulking orc. The orc slammed his club down, leaving a sizable hole where it made impact. Man-Filth, what the hell do you want? Flies fed and laid their eggs on the dead flesh hanging on a hook. It's clear that whatever they killed has been dead for hours. I want the damn meat. How much? The clerk pulled the meat off the hook, smelling it. Too much for you. These types always ask for too much. Here. From his hand dropped a bag, within it being a couple syringes. Mushrooms and plants in each of the zones had their own purposes. Within these syringes were wyrm's ice , extract from the frostshrooms around his zone. Oh? Fin- The man interrupted the beast. I know damn well you need these. I'll throw in these and one more if you give me... The orc huffed, spitting in his face. The smirk on his lips dissipated as his veins popped from the mass that was his skull. This is our home, not yours. Deal with the damn price, or get your ass rocked. Fine. Just hand over the damn meat Haggling with the beasts was akin to suicide. It was uncommon to strike a deal with these beasts. However, the man knew of their need for drugs. Within the community, he made a name for himself as the wyrm's ice dealer. Under the authority of one of the higher ups, he was one of the few allowed to leave the gates alive. Terms Zone 3 - An area where a vicious gang took control of the territory, binding those who lived within it underneath the will of their leaders. Led by strength itself, those considered too weak were fed to the slaves. Those who were strong enough to work were forced into labor or to the brothels. The gang in this region favored strength, using it to dominate the many who once called it home. Drugs that influence physical strength remained high in demand, so much so that it became currency to the few brave or stupid enough to trade with them. Shit-shrooms - A commonly farmed mushroom known to grow in feces. Whether it was called this from it's taste or from where it grew from is still to be determined. Ackel - Small Reptilian that fed upon one of the many insect species in the area. It's scales were tough, requiring it to be descaled before consumption. The scales of these creatures are commonly used for cheap armor. Mystery Meat - Common meat sold by food vendors, the source is usually unknown, labelled mystery meat to avoid price variation when being sold. Most commonly being meat from day old corpses. Wyrm's Ice - Drug extracted from frostshrooms. Once injected into a body's blood system, it gives the effect of cooling the body and hardening the veins, resisting the heat given off from the steam mines and limiting pain felt by cooling nerves. Frostshroom - Mushroom that grows to the size of trees within Zone 2. Although inedible due to the rock hard texture, the mushroom has a variety of uses. Extract can be used for Wyrm's Ice, the stem is a sturdy replacement for wood, and during warm seasons when it releases it's spores. The spores are edible.