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In the year 2010, supernaturals were suddenly made aware to the public, and even though it was accidental on their part... They figured now was better than any time before. Especially with how much of a fan base they had due to recent movies and television shows, they thought they would finally be accepted into society. They never would have guessed just how wrong they were.
Like as is traditional, the actions of a few condemned many. Panic spread across the planet, the supernatural revelation viewed more as spreading disease than anything else. Religious communities rose up against them, claiming them to be unnatural and hell spawn risen to bring about the apocalypse. Proclaiming them to be a blasphemy and a crime against god, and that anyone that supported them were to be condemned just as they were.
While most people feared and were disgusted by them, others were more intrigued.. All ignorant and naive, they were attracted to supernaturals like a moth to a flame. People were being turned more frequently and openly, and even though by choice, this fueled the communities hatred towards these 'beasts' and their ideals that they were here to convert their children for the devil.
This was how World War III started, or more commonly referred to as 'The War on Infection'. While most humans didn't join in the war because they believed Supernatural beings to be 'unholy', it was all thanks to various religious and 'righteous' factions that pushed for war and gave everyone a 'reason' or some ' divine right' to attack Supernatural creatures. When actually, as is human nature with the unknown and things not understood, they feared and felt threatened by them.
Silver became the most valuable metal on the planet and were mass developed into bullets in storm. Supernaturals and their supporters were either killed or detained and transfered into Internment (Aka 'Concentration') camps for studies and warfare experiments. Country-sides were sprayed with Aconitums, contaminating water supplies. Experimental chemical agents were used in warefare tactics to target only the keen senses of the supernatural party, and entire forests were sterilized because of it.
In the year 2016, the humans came out with a vaccination meant to nullify any supernatural's ability to change a human into their own kind and if introduced to a supernatural, 'cure' them. Unfortunately, because of the rush to get it onto the market to 'save their children', it wasn't properly tested. Vaccines were introduced 90 % of the human population and 50% of the supernatural community (Which was 100% of those held within the internment camps). While it worked in some(only 9% of the supernaturals were cured permanently), roughly 70% of the humans and 30% of the supernaturals introduced to the chemical agent had adverse reactions. Rather than keep them from turning into a 'beast' or 'curing' them from being one, it mutated their genetics and turned them into an all new creature altogether. First it started with abnormal growths on the body, then hallucinations, fits of rage, abnormal behavior, and then finally, violence, irrational behavior and cannibalism.
While further panic spread through those who remained, the human race was left with a deadly choice.. while lacking those educated enough to make the proper one. America, Canada, Asia, and Europe were where most of the vaccines for humans were distributed; thusly, where most of the infected centralized. Nuclear weaponry in the wrong hands is a deadly thing, and in this case, nearly wiped out the entire planet. Regions in the stated counties that were tagged as infection hot spots(More commonly major cities) had warheads dropped on them. While it eradicated 60% of the Gnormat populace, more damage was done than good.
Water supplies were contaminated with poisons and blood, the air was polluted beyond repair and almost the entire atmosphere of the world was changed. For over a decade those left behind were forced to live in near inhospitable conditions. Most survivors retreated into Africa, Australia and South America, where the atmospheric damage was less potent. And despite not being hit by the warheads, their rain forests turned into plant graveyards.
Days reached Upto 130 Degree F, while at the same time nights dropped below -13 degrees. Most people either starved to death or froze to death. Some Weres and Anthros even dropped into extinction. Thankfully, the natural process of a planet brings self restoration, but it would take a while, a very very long while. Decades, even.
Magic was not truly common knowledge to humans until years after the war; thanks to decades of subjection to Catholic and Christian beliefs that magic was evil. Over centuries in history, humans lost the knowledge to tap into their gift for magic and weren't officially reintroduced to it until 2036. It was the Wiccans and Werefoxes that taught them to practice, which is primarily why there is 'no such thing' as offensive magic. The belief that magic done to harm another comes back to hit you three fold wasn't just some little myth. No, it was very much true. And the worst part? While many people wouldn't mind sacrificing themselves to protect their loved ones, the ironic thing to be discovered is that the backfire almost never hit the caster directly, but rather afflicted a close friend or family member. This is why magic is NEVER used for battle.
However, it was thanks to the humans and werefoxes that the planet has progressed so quickly. It took over two decades, but the planet is finally starting to look better. 60% of the pollution has been filtered from the air and seas. Trees and plants are finally able to flourish and be regrown again, because not only did they fix most of the atmosphere, they also perfected spells to revitalize soil for planting. So, while it's a slow going progress, things are finally starting to look up.
Typically some of the humans and supernaturals left behind are immune to any repercussions, why? Vaccines are typically made by using the very source of the infection either dead or severely weakened so that your body can easily fight it off while creating a blueprint of little soldiers to rise up and fight if the infection were to inhabit your body again. While most humans went mad like the Gnormats, those that didn't were actually given a rare gift. Not only were they immune to the Gnormat infection, but some even retained the rare gift of longevity and near eternal youth that most of the supernaturals had.
However, their children did not and do not retain this ability and if bitten by a Gnormat, or their saliva is somehow transmitted into the blood stream, they will gradually become one themselves.
Like as is traditional, the actions of a few condemned many. Panic spread across the planet, the supernatural revelation viewed more as spreading disease than anything else. Religious communities rose up against them, claiming them to be unnatural and hell spawn risen to bring about the apocalypse. Proclaiming them to be a blasphemy and a crime against god, and that anyone that supported them were to be condemned just as they were.
While most people feared and were disgusted by them, others were more intrigued.. All ignorant and naive, they were attracted to supernaturals like a moth to a flame. People were being turned more frequently and openly, and even though by choice, this fueled the communities hatred towards these 'beasts' and their ideals that they were here to convert their children for the devil.
This was how World War III started, or more commonly referred to as 'The War on Infection'. While most humans didn't join in the war because they believed Supernatural beings to be 'unholy', it was all thanks to various religious and 'righteous' factions that pushed for war and gave everyone a 'reason' or some ' divine right' to attack Supernatural creatures. When actually, as is human nature with the unknown and things not understood, they feared and felt threatened by them.
Silver became the most valuable metal on the planet and were mass developed into bullets in storm. Supernaturals and their supporters were either killed or detained and transfered into Internment (Aka 'Concentration') camps for studies and warfare experiments. Country-sides were sprayed with Aconitums, contaminating water supplies. Experimental chemical agents were used in warefare tactics to target only the keen senses of the supernatural party, and entire forests were sterilized because of it.
In the year 2016, the humans came out with a vaccination meant to nullify any supernatural's ability to change a human into their own kind and if introduced to a supernatural, 'cure' them. Unfortunately, because of the rush to get it onto the market to 'save their children', it wasn't properly tested. Vaccines were introduced 90 % of the human population and 50% of the supernatural community (Which was 100% of those held within the internment camps). While it worked in some(only 9% of the supernaturals were cured permanently), roughly 70% of the humans and 30% of the supernaturals introduced to the chemical agent had adverse reactions. Rather than keep them from turning into a 'beast' or 'curing' them from being one, it mutated their genetics and turned them into an all new creature altogether. First it started with abnormal growths on the body, then hallucinations, fits of rage, abnormal behavior, and then finally, violence, irrational behavior and cannibalism.
While further panic spread through those who remained, the human race was left with a deadly choice.. while lacking those educated enough to make the proper one. America, Canada, Asia, and Europe were where most of the vaccines for humans were distributed; thusly, where most of the infected centralized. Nuclear weaponry in the wrong hands is a deadly thing, and in this case, nearly wiped out the entire planet. Regions in the stated counties that were tagged as infection hot spots(More commonly major cities) had warheads dropped on them. While it eradicated 60% of the Gnormat populace, more damage was done than good.
Water supplies were contaminated with poisons and blood, the air was polluted beyond repair and almost the entire atmosphere of the world was changed. For over a decade those left behind were forced to live in near inhospitable conditions. Most survivors retreated into Africa, Australia and South America, where the atmospheric damage was less potent. And despite not being hit by the warheads, their rain forests turned into plant graveyards.
Days reached Upto 130 Degree F, while at the same time nights dropped below -13 degrees. Most people either starved to death or froze to death. Some Weres and Anthros even dropped into extinction. Thankfully, the natural process of a planet brings self restoration, but it would take a while, a very very long while. Decades, even.
Magic was not truly common knowledge to humans until years after the war; thanks to decades of subjection to Catholic and Christian beliefs that magic was evil. Over centuries in history, humans lost the knowledge to tap into their gift for magic and weren't officially reintroduced to it until 2036. It was the Wiccans and Werefoxes that taught them to practice, which is primarily why there is 'no such thing' as offensive magic. The belief that magic done to harm another comes back to hit you three fold wasn't just some little myth. No, it was very much true. And the worst part? While many people wouldn't mind sacrificing themselves to protect their loved ones, the ironic thing to be discovered is that the backfire almost never hit the caster directly, but rather afflicted a close friend or family member. This is why magic is NEVER used for battle.
However, it was thanks to the humans and werefoxes that the planet has progressed so quickly. It took over two decades, but the planet is finally starting to look better. 60% of the pollution has been filtered from the air and seas. Trees and plants are finally able to flourish and be regrown again, because not only did they fix most of the atmosphere, they also perfected spells to revitalize soil for planting. So, while it's a slow going progress, things are finally starting to look up.
Typically some of the humans and supernaturals left behind are immune to any repercussions, why? Vaccines are typically made by using the very source of the infection either dead or severely weakened so that your body can easily fight it off while creating a blueprint of little soldiers to rise up and fight if the infection were to inhabit your body again. While most humans went mad like the Gnormats, those that didn't were actually given a rare gift. Not only were they immune to the Gnormat infection, but some even retained the rare gift of longevity and near eternal youth that most of the supernaturals had.
However, their children did not and do not retain this ability and if bitten by a Gnormat, or their saliva is somehow transmitted into the blood stream, they will gradually become one themselves.