The world as we know it is gone and has been consumed by frost. Much
knowledge of the past world, what exactly happened to ruin it, and much
of its exotic technology has been lost. In the new world, life is a
harsh struggle against elements and the fellow man. You are a citizen of
the Horizon's Edge Outpost, a relatively small settlement belonging to
the Joined City States, a collective of settlements under rule by the
Grand Dictator. Yet rumor has it to the west, in the uncharted
territories past the last remaining communication antennas and marks of
civilization there lay unplundered riches and scavenge to be had. But
more importantly, the Nomadic Tribals of the region have brought myth
and tale of a cursed building from the far past. If whatever treasure
lay inside is as great as their myths make it sound, one could surely
earn the Great Dictator's favour, and glory for the settlement. Thus you
have either volunteered or been selected as a member of the exploration
team, to brave the great unknown and bring the torch of knowledge to
this forgotten place.
This will be a relatively low-powered and realistic GURPS game
focused on travel and exploration, survival, and overcoming whatever the
cold world can throw against you. Starting points are at 100, and so
far the books in use include Core Rules, the Combat section of Martial
Arts, and High-Tech for equipment. The games tech-level will be a
mixture of 6 and 7, with sprinkles of higher appearing as rare items
from a bygone age. If you're interested in applying, post something about yourself and why you are fit to join the exploration team on their journey into the great unknown.
