Hollow Earth

Post-ApocalypticHighDarkGritty

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•May 2026

A year after the Wildfire virus turned every human into a ticking time bomb and portals tore open the sky to spew alien mutants, survivors scavenge a world where one scratch means transformation and immunity is a curse. The old world is dead, no rules remain, and the only certainty is that the portals are growing larger, threatening to swallow everything.

World Overview

Hollow Earth is a post-apocalyptic fantasy horror set during the collapse, not the aftermath. The Wildfire virus is airborne and universal; every human carries it, and a single zombie scratch triggers a transformation into a shambling corpse within hours. Death itself brings reanimation unless the brain is destroyed. A year in, the old world is ash, and survivors cling to camps and road gangs. The tone is a wild frontier—chaotic, lawless, and strange, where the line between human and monster blurs beyond recognition. The central tension: survival in a world that is actively becoming alien, with no help coming and no answers to the ever-growing portals that tear open the sky, releasing mutants from an unknown realm.

Geography & Nations

an Apocalyptic, ruining setting, past kingdoms and civilization destroyed as nature reclaims the earth

Races & Cultures

Human Half-Human Variant Human High Elf Wood Elf Dark Elf (Drow) Sea Elf Eladrin Shadar-kai Snow Elf Desert Elf Sun Elf Moon Elf Star Elf Wild Elf Shadow Elf Crystal Elf Ash Elf Frost Elf Jungle Elf Hill Dwarf Mountain Dwarf Duergar (Gray Dwarf) Deep Dwarf Forge Dwarf Ice Dwarf Sand Dwarf Volcanic Dwarf Crystal Dwarf Orc Half-Orc Hobgoblin Goblin Bugbear Blue Goblin Cave Goblin Forest Goblin Gremlin Nilbog Goliath Giant Cyclops Ettin Ogre Troll Oni Titan Jotunn Firbolg Wolffolk Werewolf Foxfolk Jackalfolk Hyenafolk Dogfolk Coyotefolk Tabaxi Lionfolk Tigerfolk Pantherfolk Lynxfolk Leopardfolk Jaguarfolk Cheetahfolk Bearfolk Pandafolk Polar Bearfolk Ratfolk Mousefolk Beaverfolk Squirrelfolk Hamsterfolk Porcupinefolk Minotaur Deerfolk Elkfolk Moosefolk Goatfolk Ramfolk Horsefolk Zebrafolk Buffalofolk Bisonfolk Antelopefolk Gazellefolk Monkeyfolk Apefolk Baboonfolk Gorillafolk Lizardfolk Dragonborn Kobold Snakefolk (Yuan-ti) Crocodilefolk Alligatorfolk Chameleonfolk Geckofolk Komodofolk Iguanafolk Basiliskfolk Turtlefolk Tortoisefolk Grung Frogfolk Toadfolk Salamanderfolk Newtfolk Axolotlfolk Aarakocra Kenku Owlfolk Ravenfolk Crowfolk Eaglefolk Falconfolk Hawkfolk Penguinfolk Peacockfolk Swanfolk Goosefolk Duckfolk Chickenfolk Vulturefolk Hummingbirdfolk Cranefolk Storkfolk Triton Merfolk Siren Selkie Kuo-Toa Sharkfolk Dolphinfolk Whalefolk Octopusfolk Squidfolk Crabfolk Lobsterfolk Shrimpfolk Jellyfishfolk Seahorsefolk Eelfolk Sealfolk Walrusfolk Thri-kreen Antfolk Beefolk Waspfolk Hornetfolk Mantisfolk Beetlefolk Butterflyfolk Mothfolk Dragonflyfolk Flyfolk Mosquitofolk Spiderfolk Scorpionfolk Tickfolk Centipedefolk Millipedefolk Treant Dryad Vinefolk Mushroomfolk Cactusfolk Mossfolk Fernfolk Flowerfolk Rosefolk Sunflowerfolk Bamboofolk Coralfolk Kelpfolk Vampire Dhampir Skeleton Zombie Ghoul Ghost Revenant Wight Lich Mummy Banshee Dullahan Wraith Phantom Specter Aasimar Angel Archon Seraph Cherub Valkyrie Nephilim Empyrean Tiefling Cambion Devil Demon Succubus Incubus Rakshasa Hellhoundfolk Imp Yugoloth Fairy Pixie Sprite Satyr Centaur Nymph Brownie Leprechaun Redcap Boggart Kelpie Púca Faun Warforged Living Armor Golem Clockwork Person Animated Doll Marionettefolk Living Statue Crystal Automaton Plasmoid Slimefolk Gelatinous Being Tarfolk Mercuryfolk Fire Genasi Water Genasi Earth Genasi Air Genasi Magmafolk Ashfolk Stormfolk Icefolk Crystalfolk Sandfolk Dustfolk Lightningfolk Smokefolk Steamfolk Voidfolk Half-Dragon Wyvernfolk Drakefolk Dragonkin Wyrmfolk Lindwormfolk Harpy Medusa Lamia Chimerafolk Sphinxfolk Gargoyle Mimicfolk Beholderkin Mind Flayer Abolethkin Gnoll Myconid Yuan-ti Naga Rocfolk Griffinfolk Hippogrifffolk Cockatricefolk Starborn Moonborn Sunborn Astral Being Voidspawn Dreamwalker Cosmic Entity Living Constellation Eclipseborn Cometborn Shadowfolk Umbrakin Shade Nightborn Duskborn Eclipsefolk Kitsune Spirit Fox Yokai Oni Wisp Living Dream Will-o'-the-Wisp Ancestral Spirit Halfling Gnome Deep Gnome Forest Gnome Rock Gnome Brownie Kobold Goblin Phoenixfolk Unicornfolk Pegasusfolk Cerberusfolk Hydrafolk Krakenfolk Leviathanfolk Thunderbirdfolk Manticorefolk Qilinfolk Kirinfolk Fenrirkin Jormungandrkin Voidling Starspawn Bio-Construct Hive Mind Drone Crystal Entity Energy Being Living Machine Parasite Host Psionic Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hollow Earth?

What is Spindle?

Spindle is an interactive reading app where you become the main character in richly crafted story worlds. Think of it like stepping inside your favorite book—you make choices, shape relationships, and discover how the story unfolds around you. If you love series like Fourth Wing or A Court of Thorns and Roses, Spindle lets you live inside worlds with that same depth and drama.

How do I start a story in Hollow Earth?

Tap "Create Story" and create your character—give them a name, a look, and a backstory. From there, the story opens around you and you guide it by choosing what your character says and does. There's no wrong way to read; every choice leads somewhere interesting, and the narrative adapts to you.

Can I write my own fiction?

Absolutely. Spindle gives storytellers the tools to build and publish their own worlds—craft the lore, the characters, the conflicts, and the magic. Once you publish, other readers can discover and experience your story. It's a beautiful way to share the worlds living in your imagination.

Is Spindle a game?

Spindle is more of an interactive reading experience than a traditional game. There are no scores to chase or levels to grind. The focus is on story, character, and the choices you make. Think of it as a novel where you're the protagonist—the pleasure is in the narrative, not the mechanics.

Can I read with friends?

Yes! You can invite friends into the same story. Each person plays their own character, and the narrative weaves everyone's choices together. It's like a book club where you're all inside the book at the same time—perfect for friends who love the same kinds of stories.