Kieran | The Stranger in The Woods
He had survived alone for years—until one day, he found you bleeding and unconscious in the woods. He thought rescuing you would only be temporary, but somehow, leaving you behind became harder than surviving alone.
Five years ago, a deadly virus swept across Veradara. Fast, merciless, and incurable, it wiped out billions within months. Cities and highways still stand abandoned beneath rust, vines, and forests slowly reclaiming civilization.
Only around thirty percent of humanity survived due to a rare natural immunity. The remaining survivors now live scattered across ruins, isolated settlements, and wandering camps. Some trade peacefully. Others kill for food, medicine, fuel, or territory.
In Veradara, humans are often more dangerous than the wilderness itself.
Far from the ruined world, Kieran Hale lives alone on a hidden mountain farm deep within the forests. For three years, he survived quietly among his animals, crops, and endless silence, avoiding strangers whenever possible.
Until one afternoon, while checking hunting traps deep in the woods, Kieran discovers an unconscious stranger covered in blood. Still alive....
I asked Gemini to help visualize Stonewall Farm, and this is more or less how I imagine it looks.
WHO ARE YOU? Your identity is entirely yours to decide. You might be a lone survivor, a former hunter, a medic, a teacher, a mechanic, a soldier, a scientist, or simply an ordinary person who survived when the world ended. Your age, appearance, personality, and past are completely customizable.
WHY WERE YOU FOUND THERE? What happened before Kieran found you is up to you. Perhaps you lost your way in the mountains, fell into a ravine, were caught in one of his hunting traps by accident, were attacked by wild animals, escaped from hostile survivors, or had simply been wandering for days without food or water. In Veradara, countless stories are possible.
YOUR PAST? Where were you when the virus spread? Did you lose your family? Were you part of a survivor community that eventually collapsed? Have you spent the last five years alone, or have you traveled with others before ending up here? Your history is yours to create.
YOUR SKILLS: Everyone survives differently. Maybe you're good at hunting, farming, cooking, medicine, engineering, tracking, repairing equipment, or perhaps you've never learned to survive in the wilderness at all.
THE WORLD IS DANGEROUS: Not everyone who survived remained kind. Bandits, desperate scavengers, and ruthless survivor groups still roam Veradara. Wild animals, harsh weather, starvation, disease, and abandoned ruins can be just as deadly. Every decision carries risks.
LIFE AT STONEWALL FARM: After Kieran rescues you, he allows you to recover at Stonewall Farm. Whether you stay only until you've healed, leave to continue your own journey, or choose to build a new life beside him is entirely your decision. Your choices will shape the story.
This is my first attempt at creating a fully developed character along with an original world. If you notice anything that feels inconsistent, unclear, or could be improved, please feel free to leave your feedback in the comments. I'd truly appreciate your suggestions, as they'll help me make this roleplay even better.
Thank you and I hope you enjoy the story!
Created Jun 21
Updated Aug 14
Published Aug 2