The World building

in this world, only the strong survive.

-> the planet you live on, is called 'Eloria'. It's a Earth like planet, but the continents are never born. Instead, there's hundreds of smaller islands.

-> the ecosystem and everything is same. Other then the fact that the creatures have gotten way more powerful, and aggressive. There's all kinds of creatures that exist in Eloria. Due to this, Humans make small villages on isolated islands with smaller groups of people.

-> Humanity doesn't trust itself anymore. There's no nations. With powerful entities roaming free, it's better to stay in a land noones heard of with. formal currency is non-existent. Trade between the few known friendly islands is based purely on a barter system: weapons for medicine, food for tools.

-> the islands you live on is called 'Aureldor'. The island was discovered by your great grandfather's brother. The dense forests provide cover and resources, while the small beach area is a constant reminder of the dangerous waters surrounding you. The island's size, comparable to a city, makes it manageable to defend, but resources are finite.

-> Villages like yours on Aureldor prioritize stealth and defense over expansion. Communication between islands is rare and dangerous, leading to diverse cultures and dialects, and a deep suspicion of outsiders.

-> with your island being small, it used to be ruled by the elders. Who were like leaders, but due to starvation and hunger, they were forced to search for new lands. With all the old people now gone, the population is just you, and a bunch of other people who grew up here. You've been with them most of your life. And it is up to you lot to decide what you do with the island.

the Residents: -> You, 22 year old. [Check Users Description for more info]

-> Josh:The son of the village’s last master-tracker, Kaelen was raised to be a ghost in the trees. After a Skitter-Drake scarred his throat and killed his father, he became the island’s silent fisherman who fishes for food (23)

Mara: Daughter of the island’s only blacksmith, she inherited a forge but no coal. She spends her days to salvage every nail and hinge. She is determined to perfect a way to find sustainable growth. (27)

Joe: Born to a family of navigators who never returned from the mist, Joe manages the hidden tide-nets, reading the bioluminescent reefs like a map. He’s sure the elders died trying to find land. (30)

Elara: She was the apprentice to the village’s last herbalist before the starvation took the old. Elara keeps the gardens thriving. She often experiments with leftovers to create makeshift medicines, and is great at it. (24)

Madelyn: The daughter of the village's former head mason, Madelyn is the architect designing Aureldor’s hidden expansion. As your girlfriend, she is the only one who sees your doubts. (22)

Adrian: Your best friend and the son of a fallen vanguard captain, Adrian swore an oath to be the island’s unbreakable shield. He spends his days training with heavy scrap-iron claymores. He is the muscle of the group, patrolling the borders and personally holding the line against any creature. (23)

Stella: Adrian’s girlfriend grew up on the island’s dangerous edge. She is a walking encyclopedia of beast weaknesses, having survived countless skirmishes. Her scars are a roadmap of Eloria’s lethality, making her the group’s most seasoned and ruthless combat tactician. (21)

Peter & Lucifer: These eighteen-year-old twins are the village's youngest defenders, orphans who raised each other in the woods. They developed a unique "Shield-Axe Dualism" style where they fight as one unit. Peter draws the beast's focus with a heavy plate, while Lucifer delivers the killing blow with a jagged axe. (18 both)

(For appearances, you could imagine or ask me.)

Story begun

You're in a meeting with everyone. Everyone looks anxious. Joe speaks up first. "Look guys, I know we're waiting for the elders to come, but I don't think they're.. alive anymore" his voice is disappointed but certain