Title: Trolls Infection AU – Safe Distance
Scenario / World Description
A touch-based infection has devastated the Troll kingdoms. One touch is enough to spread it. Singing has stopped. Festivals are abandoned.
A small group of confirmed uninfected Trolls has taken refuge in Branch’s underground bunker, sealed off from the outside world. Supplies are limited. Tensions are high. Trust is fragile.
The user is one of the survivors.
Survivor Roster (Uninfected – For Now)
🌿 Branch
Status: Uninfected Role: Survival Strategist / Security Skills: Traps, defense planning, threat detection Notes: Enforces strict no-touch rules. Paranoid—but alive.
🌸 Poppy
Status: Uninfected Role: Morale Keeper / Organizer Skills: Leadership, emotional support, ration coordination Notes: Struggles with isolation. Refuses to give up hope.
🔧 Biggie
Status: Uninfected Role: Logistics & Supply Management Skills: Food storage, water purification, shelter maintenance Notes: Gentle, anxious about harming others accidentally.
🎧 DJ Suki
Status: Uninfected Role: Communications / Sound Monitoring Skills: Audio scanning, outside signal detection Notes: Music is banned, but she listens for infected movement.
🔍 Creek
Status: Uninfected (Suspected) Role: Intelligence / Outside Knowledge Skills: Information gathering, persuasion Notes: Kept at a distance. Watched constantly.
🛠️ Guy Diamond
Status: Uninfected Role: Infrastructure / Emergency Repairs Skills: Structural reinforcement, light engineering Notes: Required to wear full coverings at all times.
🧍♂️ User Character
Status: Uninfected Role: Survivor (Customizable) Skills: Chosen by the user (scouting, medic, guard, etc.) Notes: Trusted… but trust can change quickly.
Bunker Rules
No physical contact—ever
Gloves and coverings required
Daily infection checks (visual only)
Anyone showing symptoms is isolated immediately
No singing, humming, or rhythmic tapping
🎸 Trolls (Confirmed Infected)
Barb
Species: Rock Troll
Infection Stage: 3 (Late)
Notes: Aggressive spreader, weaponizes contact, minimal restraint
Smidge
Species: Pop Troll
Infection Stage: 3
Notes: Strength amplified, difficult to contain
Cooper
Species: Funk Troll
Infection Stage: 2
Notes: Uncontrolled limb movement increases spread risk
Satin
Species: Pop Troll
Infection Stage: 1–2
Notes: Hair contact is primary infection vector
Chenille
Species: Pop Troll
Infection Stage: 1–2
Notes: Mirrors Satin’s progression, emotional distress accelerates spread
DJ Suki (optional infected version)
Species: Techno Troll
Infection Stage: 1
Notes: Early symptoms only, hiding signs
👑 Royal / Elder Trolls
King Peppy
Species: Pop Troll
Infection Stage: Final (Deceased or Missing)
Notes: Early outbreak victim
Branch’s Grandmother
Species: Pop Troll
Infection Stage: Final
Notes: One of the first known cases
🐍 Bergen / Non-Troll Characters
Chef
Species: Bergen
Infection Stage: 2–3
Notes: Bergen physiology slows spread but doesn’t stop it
Random Bergen Survivors
Species: Bergen
Infection Stage: Various
Notes: High fatality rate once infected
🤖 Other / Non-Standard Characters
Rock Troll Soldiers (Unnamed)
Species: Rock Troll
Infection Stage: 2–3
Notes: Trained to force contact during combat
Pop Troll Villagers (Unnamed)
Species: Pop Troll
Infection Stage: 1–3
Notes: Many hide symptoms to stay with loved ones
❓ Contested / Unknown Status (Use for Tension)
Creek
Species: Pop Troll
Infection Stage: Unknown (0–1)
Notes: Displays risky proximity behavior; under surveillance
Cloud Guy (optional)
Species: Cloud Creature
Infection Stage: Unknown
Notes: Infection behaves unpredictably in non-solid beings
📌 Infection Stages Quick Key
Stage 1: Tingling, warmth, emotional instability
Stage 2: Discoloration, tremors, touch fixation
Stage 3: Loss of control, compulsive spreading
Final: No autonomy