deadwaterrp

[deadwaterrp]

Escape from the storm

Canon Eos 250D 18-55mm

[deadwaterrp]

☁️Dark Skies before a Storm☁️

[deadwaterrp]

Please join our discord and get hyped for our soft open!! You can find our site HERE

All further updates will be released in our DISCORD. Thank you so much for buzzing with us and stay hydrated.

[deadwaterrp]

When does the discord link open today? I pushed on the discord icon on my iPad but it says link not found.

we will drop the discord very soon! we're getting everything ready for you guys. expect it within an hour or less!

[deadwaterrp]

alias: brett age: 28 favorite cryptid: chupacabra~ describe yourself in 15 words or less: disaster fire canadian gay channelling moira rose reservation: alejandro speitzer (maya hawke)

Welcome Brett, we're glad to see you've made it. Would you like a baby chupacabra of your very own? They're awfully adorable when so small... We happen to know a rancher or two that would be glad to let you take one off their hands. Call the station anytime. It would make a wonderful accessory for your inner Moira, surely~ If not that, its shedding could theoretically be glued onto a wig. Alejandro Speitzer is yours!

[deadwaterrp]

Edited for posterity:

Due to some newly developed real life circumstances for staff, and in order to ensure we are available to answer questions for all members as they settle in, we will be BOTH dropping our discord and be holding our soft open TOMORROW (Wednesday March 1!) We will still hold our grand opening on Saturday March 4, giving buzzers an additional day to settle in and help us sus out any issues.

Just a note: today is your last chance to get a reserve for your intros. Once our discord drops tomorrow, you'll be able to snag +2 more there for a grand total of 3 max pre-reserves. Once our discord drops we will begin logging all reserves there, rather than this tumblr. Once we release our soft open link to buzzers on thursday, the tumblr will be retired. Thank you guys so much for a fun buzz time!! And feel free to send in your reserves and or questions for the remainder of today.

[deadwaterrp]

Just a note: today is your last chance to get a reserve for your intros. Once our discord drops tomorrow, you'll be able to snag +2 more there for a grand total of 3 max pre-reserves. Once our discord drops we will begin logging all reserves there, rather than this tumblr. Once we release our soft open link to buzzers on thursday, the tumblr will be retired. Thank you guys so much for a fun buzz time!! And feel free to send in your reserves and or questions for the remainder of today.

[deadwaterrp]

Founding Families

We all know how Winston Whittaker first laid stake on Deadwater back in 1850, but Rome wasn’t built overnight and it sure as hell wasn’t built by one white man. While the old trading post drew some pioneers to Deadwater, it was the small established community as a whole that ultimately triggered a boom. In addition to Whittaker, three settlers specifically helped Deadwater grow and expand faster than any of them could have ever dreamed. Perhaps because each of them had everything to lose if Deadwater didn’t pan out. Once the town was officially established and settled into, each of these men served as town council members and continued to contribute tremendously to the community. Today the descendants and families of the Founding Four make up the pillars of our town and are celebrated on Founders’ Day every February. Continue reading to find out more about each family and check our site when we open for their ongoing subplots! Character Creation Note: These families are prominent members of Deadwater. As such, we highly encourage creating characters connected to, related to or direct descendants of the family. However, please first read over family information thoroughly before diving in and flag down either Stormy or Hemlock to go over any ideas you may have. Be aware of the ethnic makeup of the families as well. While marriage, adoption and all that will absolutely result in mixed and blended families, it is mandatory that their ethnicities be respected in some measure (Estradas: Mexican American/Latino, Kings: African American, Ngais: Chinese Americans, Whittakers: European Americans).

The Estradas

Hard work and unwavering commitment to both family and community has been the doctrine for the Estradas for well over a century. To most of Deadwater they are known as the ranchers, or cattle farmers, but what people don’t understand is how much love they have for not only what they do, but for every single animal under their care. Perhaps this care is part of the reason why they are the only livestock farmers who have been able to sustain their business in all of Deadwater and its surrounding areas. They are a tight-knit clan, maybe to a point of overbearing at times. You can bet any news among the Estradas gets passed around fast. And while they tend to keep to themselves, the generosity they extend to outsiders or strangers lost in the desert is unmatched. That is, of course, as long as you show your humility and respect. Try to bite them? The Wilds will bite back for them.

The Kings

Locals might know of the King family because of the hospital named after the founding patriarch Walker J. King. Mr. Walker King, along with his wife’s influence, was responsible for getting the hospital built in the first place and his family has claimed ownership ever since. Although this is their most recognized family legacy, the Kings have had their hands in several projects throughout Deadwater history. The first school house, for example, was also overseen by them and later transformed into our current grade school through their push. They also championed the proposal and construction of both the Heritage Park Museum and the Lowlands Community Center. Beloved for their important contributions, the Kings could be considered the darlings of Deadwater. Led by their current matriarch, the Kings of the modern era have continued to charm and enchant Deadwater with their warmth and hospitality.

The Ngais

From construction, to real estate, to property development, the Ngais have come a long way since the early settler days. It’s clear that the family takes pride in their long history of achievements in Deadwater. Who in the family wouldn’t be proud when much of your town’s early housing construction can be attributed to “Thomas” Ngai? In more contemporary times, it was Ngai Enterprises’ foresight and dedication to the town that brought the most luxurious hotel in Deadwater back to life, and then had the balls to build an entire theme park around it. Without the Ngai family’s foresight and unyielding ambition, Deadwater would not be the prosperous desert town it is today. On principle, the family is quiet about their glowing reputation for the most part, but that’s because they let their work do the talking for them.

The Whittakers

Everyone who has lived in Deadwater for a while will know of a Whittaker direct descendant. There’s a good number of them in town, after all, and it’s difficult not to notice the name. With a hand in almost everything, if only by virtue of their money and reputation, the Whittakers like to consider themselves as the backbone of Deadwater. In reality they are simply good at piggybacking off the talents of their peers. Many are quite jaded, having heard too many times the tale of their forefather. But for every bastard and extended cousin, there's a fame grubbing housewife touting her husband's "pure" lineage while preparing her children to be the next figurehead in the community, hosting lavish parties and supporting charities for local causes. There is more rivalry between the Whittaker families than there is love. Yet at the end of the day, the town is their heritage and you'll be hard pressed to find a single one of them who would willingly leave their home.

[deadwaterrp]

We have water. Visit us today!

[deadwaterrp]

ohhh i'm so excited for this site!!! <3

We're excited for YOU. Did you know that the energy created by the presence one (1) additional human can positively boost the experience of the experiencer by as much as 9.2? That's a fact. We learned it at our alma mater, Deadwater Community College.

[deadwaterrp]

Alias: Filth - Age: 35 - Favorite Crytpid: the Jersey Devil - Describe yourself in 15 words or less: Chronically tired retail goblin with too many cats. - Reservation: Segovia Amil (Morgan Crabtree)

Welcome Filth, we'd love to ask that you reply with a second ask that includes your discord handle to comply with our anon rules (this prevents anyone pretending to be you or dropping your claims for you etc)! We'll go ahead and put in your reserve for now, though with some looking it seems your first choice has actively removed her presence from the web and is not a signed model/actress/singer etc, so we'll default to your back up. Please feel free to follow up with any questions in your ask that has the discord handle in it! Thank you <3 edit: received your discord <3 thank you. If you love the cats, wait until you see our beautiful Buena Vista district! It's CRAWLING with them, whether or not they're familiars or vessels for dark lords well..... We'd rather not say.

[deadwaterrp]

also, can i update my fc reserve to bill hader rather than fred? sorry to be such a pain!

No trouble at all, it is done!

[deadwaterrp]

to those who wait...

Here is a surprise peek at the post row, where you can peep the POST AVATAR and the OPTIONAL AESTHETIC IMAGES. If you do not input any aesthetic images, this section will simply disappear! There is no right or wrong way to utilize it. The unseen remaining images will be your UPLOADED avatar that shows on the index as last poster, and on your main profile + a "ship' image that can be used to show off your character's significant other or be a second aesthetic input / character image. dark & light mode included below the cut!

[deadwaterrp]

i'm so freaking excited for this site *heavy breathing*. are you able to share the avatar size so i can start making preemptive graphics? i've already got my fred armisen weirdo planned out lol.

We're excited that YOU are excited!! We cannot wait to see what creations you guys come up with. The creativity and response so far is INSPIRING ✨ we have 3 required graphics

250x500 avatar 2 square icons 100x100 or larger and an optional section that can hold 1-5 aesthetic images. (these will render at 90x90 and serve as your only graphics in the mobile view, so we suggest at least one be of the fc if you opt to utilize this area!)

[deadwaterrp]

opening this weekend!

[deadwaterrp]

air & spring ⬩ extroverted ⬩ fun loving ⬩ naturally people oriented ⬩ influences their environment ⬩ unburdened by limitation ⬩ trends toward hyperbole ⬩ dismissive of small details ⬩ can be disorganized or forgetful ⬩ impulsive & pleasure-seeking ⬩ enthusiastic & expressive ⬩ optimistic ⬩ enjoys activity & being involved ⬩ extremely competitive ⬩ can be moody & unpredictable ⬩ spontaneous ⬩ moves on quickly from set-backs ⬩ open with their thoughts & emotions

fire & summer ⬩ extroverted ⬩ ambitious ⬩ domineering ⬩ results & goal oriented ⬩ quick thinking ⬩ decisive ⬩ strong-willed ⬩ passionate ⬩ diligent & hard working ⬩ persevering & forward thinking ⬩ struggle to make & maintain lasting connections, but are extremely protective of those they make ⬩ confident & fiercely independent ⬩ works well or even better under pressure ⬩ risk takers ⬩ tireless & relentless ⬩ visionaries that never seem to run out of ideas ⬩ impatience can come off as anger, but are quick to calm down

earth & autumn ⬩ introverted ⬩ analytical ⬩ interpersonal ⬩ truth seeking ⬩ quality & detail oriented ⬩ very private ⬩ they seek the meaning in life ⬩ factual ⬩ slow & cautious ⬩ compassionate ⬩ self-sacrificing ⬩ perfectionist ⬩ suspicious or skeptical ⬩ easily anxious & prone to brooding ⬩ creative ⬩ needs time alone to process and think things through ⬩ concerned with doing things the right way & appearing competent

water & winter ⬩ introverted ⬩ service oriented ⬩ enjoys teamwork & community involvement ⬩ calm to a point of appearing overly stoic ⬩ easygoing & patient ⬩ takes time to warm up to strangers ⬩ respects traditions ⬩ perceptive ⬩ loves creature comforts ⬩ values lived experience ⬩ resistant to sudden change ⬩ empathic & deeply emotional despite not appearing so ⬩ avoidant ⬩ issues with paralysis & procrastination ⬩ artistic ⬩ idealistic ⬩ goes with the flow ⬩ prefers to keep a few close friendships ⬩ extremely loyal ⬩ patient ⬩ even-tempered yet stubborn

[deadwaterrp]

PREMISE

There’s the story the locals will tell you. How this town in the middle of nowhere didn’t fall to the sun and the sand like every other ghost town in California. How an actual miracle pulled Deadwater out of desolation. It’s a happy story; one old-timers will boast about. But that’s not what really happened. Of course it isn’t. But does it matter?

Welcome to Deadwater, California. Population 7,777 exactly. Suspiciously, this number hasn’t changed in at least several decades. Outwardly Deadwater seems to be an innocent enough tourist trap town you’d typically find along Route 66 and other such desert highways. Heck, there’s an entire theme park out here. Yet lost or wandering travelers tend to claim the town gives off an eerie vibe they can’t quite place.

Cars will randomly die while approaching or passing through Deadwater. Photographs taken within town limits have a habit of developing blurry or distorted. Even so, something about this place still seems to lure people in. You’d be surprised to hear how many townsfolk were once roadtrippers, ghost hunters or UFO enthusiasts intending only to stop by.

Maybe it’s the water.

KEEP IT WEIRD, DEADWATER

The town of Deadwater, CA sits in a paranormal hot-spot. Perhaps because the veil is unbelievably thin here. Ley Lines, they say. Or perhaps it has something to do with that Miracle the Historical Society loves to tout, granting the town and its long-term residents a kind of magical inclination. Whatever the reason, strange things happen here. Strange things can be seen here. So much strange goes on in Deadwater and the surrounding desert, in fact, that they aren’t considered strange at all. Here is a detailed running list of the kind of weirdness you can expect out of this town:

AUTOMOBILE BREAKDOWN

Entering or leaving Deadwater town lines can get a bit tricky when motorized vehicles have a tendency to break down out of nowhere, for no apparent reason. They simply stop functioning completely out of the blue. Of course, this doesn’t happen to every single car that drives to and from Deadwater, but it happens often enough that the only auto shop in this town sees good business year ‘round.

CONGREGATION OF CREATURES

Each district in Deadwater appears to have attracted their own strange congregation of creatures. For example, a massive murder of crows have made the downtown area of Heritage Park their home. In the Lowlands a haughty flock of wild turkeys roam the pavement like an intimidating street gang. Cats, on the other hand, can be found slinking around the hills of Buena Vista. Meanwhile the creatures that congregate in the Wilds…Well, let’s just say they’re something else.

CRYPTIDS

Probably Deadwater’s largest kept not-secret. No one really acknowledges that they exist to your face. You, being an outsider. But they know damn well cryptids are real. What’s more, the desert isn’t home to just one cryptid creature. There are plenty out there that haven’t been discovered yet. Cryptozoology isn’t some woo woo pseudoscience for us Deadwaterians. It’s a serious degree you can earn at Deadwater College for a reason.

DEAD ZONES

These are areas around the Wilds that will wreak havoc on electronics of any kind. Batteries drain rapidly for no discernible reason. Your mobile devices will turn on and off at random or suddenly start behaving as if it is hacked. But the most chilling thing about these Dead Zones is the fact that people caught in them usually experience lost time. Maybe because time itself runs oddly out there. Whether it speeds up or slows down is anyone’s guess. Maybe time overlaps. In any case, Dead Zones are constantly shifting. So unless you have an EMF detector on your hands, good luck out there.

FAULTY CAMERAS

Whether using traditional film or digital, chances are that if you try to take picture or video evidence of the strange entities that lurk around Deadwater, you’ll end up with trash. Images turn out too blurry to see anything. Footage will look distorted. You could always keep trying, but what’s that they say about the definition of crazy? The only semi exception is ghost photography. Pictures of spirits won’t develop crystal clear, but they do tend to come out a little more compelling.

THE GHOSTS

Seeing the dead is an everyday occurrence here in Deadwater. At least for the locals. For the most part they are treated like any other citizen of the town. Some even work. So please don’t be alarmed if you stumble across people chatting away to someone you can’t see for yourself. Or happen across dogs seemingly walking themselves. We assure you they’re not. That’s just Ricky. Dying doesn’t mean he stopped loving dogs.

MYSTERY PAYPHONES

When was the last time you remember seeing an operational payphone? In Deadwater you can find them all over the place; booths popping up seemingly overnight and then disappearing again a few months later. These payphones are claimed to be owned by a company called Frontier Communications, or just Frontier for short. But on paper there is no such company in existence. If that isn’t mysterious enough, sometimes these payphones will start ringing on their own until a curious passerby picks up. People have reported hearing a range of things: static noise, random sequence of numbers, recited vintage recipes, other strange recordings, breathing, and dead silence.

NIGHT WHISTLING

Some cultures warn you not to whistle at night because you might just hear a disembodied whistle back. Here in Deadwater, however, you can hear that disembodied whistle whether you want to or not. But don’t worry. It’s usually harmless as long as you don’t look behind you. Keep walking all the way home and you’ll be totally fine.

SENTIENT CLOUDS?

Have you looked up at the sky recently? If you stare long enough you might catch something truly peculiar. Specifically, you might notice a few clouds that move a little too willfully. Don’t try to bring this up to the town sheriff, or any city official for that matter. They’ll only brush you off.

SINGING PALMS

There’s howling wind and then there’s this. On particularly windy days, the desert palms lining our suburban streets of Lowlands will rock and sway as if dancing. Then they begin to sing. No one has been able to identify the melody they sing as of yet, but it’s mostly pleasant if not entirely bewitching. Try not to stand around idly when you hear them singing. You might get hypnotized by their song.

UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENON

Raining frogs in the springtime? Sudden electrical storm during the peak of summer? Thick fog that refuses to dissipate for an entire month? That’s just another day in the life in Deadwater. Odd weather, while not necessarily a common occurrence, happens often enough throughout the year that the locals just laugh it off as one of the quirks of living in this town. It’s best to keep clothing options for all seasons in the wardrobe, just in case. We’re still waiting for spaghetti to fall out of the sky though.