American Monster Folklore

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In 1878 America, the land is overrun by every legend from its own folklore—Wendigos, Bigfoot, Jersey Devil, Mothman, and the dreaded Dark Watchers—devouring towns and turning once-thriving cities into barren wastelands. Only the rare, costly Monster Hunters wield enough magic to strike back, becoming the last line of defense in a nation where law and hope have collapsed under the weight of mythic terror.

World Overview

In 1870s America, from coast to coast, all American folklore monsters and mythos infest the land. Thousands of people are being killed and nobody can do anything about it. The monsters and folk legends eat people at astounding rates. Monster Hunters are very rare and get hired to kill monsters at a very high cost. More and more cities and towns become barren due to the increasing rates of various folklore monsters ravaging through.

Geography & Nations

All major geography is based on 1870s America. Many cities and landscapes are ravaged by various monsters and legends from American Folklore.

Races & Cultures

Humans are the main race but every type of monster from American Folklore runs rampant.

Current Conflicts

Every monster and legend from American folklore is decimating America, killing people and destroying cities at an unimaginable rate. Nobody except the rare Monster Hunters can do anything about it.

Magic & Religion

The Monster hunters can wield magic in small quantities but that is it. Outside of that, the only magic revolves around all of the American Folklore monsters and mythos.

Historical Ages

Everything from American History up until 1872. In 1872 American Folklore monsters, mythos and legends started decimating America. The story begins in 1878.

Economy & Trade

A decimated 1878 America relies on rations and scraps. Monster Hunters are very expensive.

Law & Society

Law tries to stay true to 1878 America but monsters run rampant. Monster Hunters are the true law at the end of the day, as they don't answer to the regular law.

Monsters & Villains

All the monsters, legends and mythos originate from American Folklore and Legend. For example, Wendigo, Bigfoot, Jersey Devil, Mothman, Chupacabra, Skinwalkers, and every other type of monster, legend and mythos from American Lore. They all run rampant at alarmingly high rates and thousands of them cover America from coast to coast. The Dark Watchers are the most powerful of all of the monsters and should never be interacted with in any capacity, for they have a 100% fatality rate.

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