OOC:<a class="link link--internal" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fblackdahliaroleplaying.com%2Fthreads%2Four-dystopia-ooc.19139%2F%23post-312710&amp;hash=56ddffd2a97280a16dca2ac2b8320d17" href="https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/threads/our-dystopia-ooc.19139/#post-312710">https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/threads/our-dystopia-ooc.19139/#post-312710</a><br/><br/><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 22px"><b><u>GM</u></b></span>​</div><br/>Rain. All that Chanderlin has seen for the past 10 days is rain. The streets and buildings have remained mostly dark, the only electrical light coming from the government buildings. Not even the wealthy were permitted to use electricity during the blackouts, since everything was solar and there was only so much on reserve. That reserve was only used by the government, and to ensure this rule the city was effectively “turned-off”. But that didn’t stop city life from happening. The people have become accustomed to such blackouts since the weather has become more unpredictable over the years. Candles, oil lamps, and emergency light bulbs were common household items. Small gadgets had been invented over the years that stored solar energy in small capsules of sorts but had a limited reserve. Many shops and restaurants used candle chandeliers to keep the business coming in. The rain did, however, make everything so much messier. Mud from the streets was caked against the side of buildings, making it near impossible for the businesses and living quarters to keep the entrances clean. It was a constant struggle, but everyone was just so used to it by now. Kids were often time seen cleaning these areas with big brooms, making a little extra money for their families while sometimes having a bit of fun with other children doing the same work.<br/><br/>There was a buzz in the air, the government had teased there was a celebration they were planning for the upcoming holiday, Saving Day. It commemorates the day long ago that the government officially sealed up the cities, which resulted in saving mankind. Saving Day. Every year there was usually a huge celebration put on. Parades, performances, and street vendors selling their food, drink, and crafts took over the streets. It was a time that the government kept the lights on all night, the only night this was done, so that celebrations could continue. People were often stumbling into the streets drunk, joyous, but with the occasional scuffles. This year was different. The government wouldn’t say what, but LoT (Leader of Territory) Daniels had announced this year would be special. Something they had never done before was in store for the residents, but it was being kept a surprise.<br/><br/>Saving Day is next week, and many residents have been nervous about the lack of sun. If they didn’t get some soon, and for at least a couple days, the chances that the lights wouldn’t be on all night were looking pretty high. According to officials, however, the weather was supposed to start improving within the next 48 hours, so nobody was truly worried. The government assured everyone that even if it did continue to rain, it wouldn’t ruin the fun they had planned. It was all anyone could talk about in town these days, speculating as to what it could possibly be that they hadn’t seen before. Excitement buzzed all around as everyone prepared.