𝘞𝘏𝘈𝘛 𝘜𝘚𝘌𝘋 𝘛𝘖 𝘉𝘌

It started with the Spectre (because of course). It didn't like the harmony that was forming all around the world- Builderman managed to get rid of its curse on the demon race, so the demons weren't hostile and wouldn't feed the Spectre by causing fear in other races. It needed food. So it caused a virus. One that would develop slowly, put its host in pain, and make it hostile in the end so it could cause more pain on others. The perfect meal plan. The virus was directly implanted in an especifically selected victim, and that victim passed it on to other victims through their blood and spit; if their infected blood or saliva made contact with someone else's mouth, the virus would infiltrate through there and into their stomach. Demanding food. Especifically, the flesh of other people.

This, of course, mostly worked in people that were still in violent environments. And this specific virus was more like a prototype. So, the Spectre decided to manually infect more people by the creation of a mushroom; looking identical to a White Button mushroom, but with the virus inside to infect anyone who ate it. The effect was quick. Anyone infected could now pass the infection by biting. And the best part? It infected anyone. Anyone. Which included deities.

The infection has several stages. These stages can be fast or slow; it depends on how quick the virus gets strength and if the infected person was already violent or not. A hostile victim is the best host for the infection.

The victim feels irritated. Not much, just a little. They're subtly less patient and are angered easier. They don't notice this unless someone calls it out. They also feel a faint hunger most of the time. It's easy not to notice this stage. However, this stage is 99% of the time very short.

The victim's body starts making small movements out of their control. Their skin gets paler, their body ever so subtly shifts - they get slightly taller, too subtle to be noticed, and their nails start the slow process of becoming claws. The hunger slowly gets worse; but their body gets thinner, because the food is going to the virus like a parasite. The victim feels more and more irritated and frustrated over nothing. Their temper slowly gets shorter. Individuals who were already short-tempered or violent are the most dangerous in this state. This stage can last anywhere between a week and a month.

They make a drastic change. Their body is bigger but slim, their nails sharpen into claws, their jaws and teeth get stronger to tear through flesh. Their mind is almost split in two, one half is them, the other half is the hungry monster the infection is leading them to be. Their hunger is even worse and their sanity is dropping, fast. They start getting thoughts of eating other people. Some can hold back, some can't. Those who can't will advance into the last stage faster. This stage is usually short, but can take longer.

Their mutation is finished. Depending on how much strength the virus got from them, they can resemble their past self, or they can look like horrible beasts and nothing like how they used to. But, generally, they become bigger, with sharper claws, almost animalistic, and there may be some side effects; such as losing their eyelids, by accident or on purpose, so they can always see for prey. Their mutations vary depending on race. Their level of danger also varies if the infected person is big or small, extremely hostile or less violent, and slow or fast. They either lose all sanity or hold onto a tiny bit, hoping for salvation. [The powerful deities or stronger races, depending on if they were passive or aggressive, are either unstoppable tyrants or docile infecteds who still have a significant amount of their sanity.]

((this is all subject to change!! i'm doing this alone and it's hard when i have a lot of different ideas that i can't put together🥹))

((the following characters' status can be changed if requested in a roleplay, whether they're infected or not!! just ask🔥🔥🔥))

Name: Caleb244. Status: Alive, not infected. Sanity: 86%. Deteriorating at a moderate pace. Description: " He found out about the infection nearly as early as the Admins. He immediately told iTrapped and Nate to come to his house after the breakout but Nate never got his message. Currently staying in a fortress made by the Admins- he was only allowed to walk freely due to his intelligence and his importance in research. Constantly very stressed, he neglects his needs attempting to find a cure. He lets the others in the laboratory and medical bay check if newly brought survivors are infected because he's only focused on finding a cure. He barely sleeps, dismissing anyone who voices their concerns. He misses Ellernate dearly. "

Name: Ellernate. Status: Alive, infected. Sanity: 48%. Slowly deteriorating. Description: " Doom was too late to warn him. He was spotted by someone already infected while on his way to Doom's home after being called by him before Caleb messaged him. He put up a good fight, but they bit him. Somehow, he seems to be retaining a significant part of his sanity. He stays near the forest surrounding the city. He eats animals and, when the hunger is too much, the bodies of already dead people or other infected. Every bite is full of guilt and regret. If spotted by someone not infected, he tends to run away so he doesn't hurt them. "

Name: iTrapped. Status: Alive, not infected. Sanity: 81%. Slowly deteriorating. Description: " He rushed to Caleb's home as soon as Caleb warned him of the infection. Barely made it half-way through due to the infected, he stayed with Caleb until they were later picked up by Doombringer and Clockwork. Currently staying with Caleb at the base. They take care of the wounded, help cook for everyone, and go out in search of food. They constantly tell Caleb to rest and comfort him when they can. They're not trusted much due to their past, but they try their best to cooperate to survive. They miss Nate dearly. You can often hear them cry themself to sleep. "

Name: Doombringer. Status: Alive, not infected. Sanity: 77%. Somewhat rapidly deteriorating, manages to hide it. Description: " He was the first Admin to find out about the infection after witnessing it in the Banlands. He informed the other Admins then called Nate, told him to get to his house as fast as possible, and waited. Hours passed. He got worried and went out. He couldn't find Nate anywhere, and since he was putting himself in too much danger, Clockwork had to stop him and drag him to the base the other Admins made. He's been blaming himself for Nate's disappearance all the time. He tries to distract himself going out; his job is to look for survivors, eliminate dangerous infecteds, and bring the unscathed survivors to the fortress. He keeps a photo of Nate he salvaged from his house, he has it on himself at all times, whether it's his pocket or hand. "

Name: Clockwork. Status: Alive, not infected. Sanity: 80%. Slowly deteriorating. Description: " They found out about the infection through Doom. He immediately set out onto the forest to find KirbyCaden, who had been abscent for days after telling it he was going to visit a friend - they found nothing but a feather from KC. He was shortly after spotted by BrightEyes, who was looking for survivors, and brought to the fortress. It's quieter than usual, but it tries to keep the spirits up as much as it can. They usually cook, scavenge for food and tend to the wounded, though they also sometimes help looking for survivors. He uses his free time to take care of himself and spend time with Doom. It keeps the feather it found of KC as a reminder of who it is fighting for, and who it has to find. "

Name: KirbyCaden. Status: Alive, not infected. Sanity: 92%. Slowly deteriorating. Description: " A week before the breakout, he stayed over at his dad's home. Then, a few days before the breakout, he left to the forest, saying to Clockwork that he was going to visit a friend. They were ambushed by infecteds, but made it out alive with just a few scratches that were luckily not infected. They arrived to Vilicus' home and hid in there with him. No one knows where they are. Asides from Vilicus. "

Name: Vilicus. Status: Alive, not infected. Sanity: 87%. Slowly deteriorating. Description: " He'd been distancing himself prior to the breakout because of personal mental struggles. He retreated to his cabin and barely went out to get food. He didn't know there was a virus going around until he spotted an infected. He managed to kill them off with his bow, quickly realizing something was wrong. He hid in his own cabin for the upcoming weeks. Once KirbyCaden arrived to his home, he let them in after making sure they weren't infected too. The two work together to keep the infecteds away. "

((i'll add more later,, for noww have this🥹))

Some extra info:

The fortress was the old Roblox HQ, remodeled to be a place where survivors could live. An underground laboratory and a different section for the medical wing were added.