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beyondtherift○ Rifts were 'tears' in the universe that failed to keep worlds separate from each other; holes in the fabric of space and time. Anything could fall through these rifts: people, objects, monsters, history itself.
○ Whenever rift activity was especially high, disasters usually followed. A catastrophic blizzard here, an abnormal deluge there, and of course, a parade of mythical monsters swarming the streets - whatever it was, it was extreme, and the death toll was always high.
○ Rifts were unpredictable and dangerous. Chicago, in particular, was saturated with them. It was this saturation that led to the end of the world, and only one rift survived it.
○ Beyond rifts, it was a world filled with many supernatural species: angels and demons, vampires and werewolves, witches and elementals. Angels and demons were the oldest of these beings. All were born human, and made supernatural, save for witches.
○ Angels and demons were pitted against each other since the beginning of time, and engaged in century-long wars that led to nothing but bloodshed. They are not, however, to be confused with the biblical counterparts.
○ Other parts of the world were claimed by only one of these two species - Vegas and New Jersey are strictly for demons, for example, while Boston and New York are strictly for angels. If angels stepped into demon territory, they were to be killed on sight, and vice versa.
○ These policies were similar for other supernatural beings: werewolves and vampires had their own territories. Witches were a vulnerable population with no set territory, mainly because all the other supernaturals wanted to use their magic for their own gain.
○ Thanks to a treaty, Chicago was the only place where all of these beings could co-exist peacefully. It didn't mean there wasn't lingering animosity among some of them, but angels and demons being friends wasn't unheard of, either. Some of them would even fall in love and raise families together.
○ The people that turned to Chicago were people that looked for something better, and it's why so many would stay despite the madness of the rifts. It felt worth it for the unity it could bring in the darkest of times. For the freedom to be who you were and love who you loved.
○ Whenever rift activity was especially high, disasters usually followed. A catastrophic blizzard here, an abnormal deluge there, and of course, a parade of mythical monsters swarming the streets - whatever it was, it was extreme, and the death toll was always high.
○ Rifts were unpredictable and dangerous. Chicago, in particular, was saturated with them. It was this saturation that led to the end of the world, and only one rift survived it.
○ Beyond rifts, it was a world filled with many supernatural species: angels and demons, vampires and werewolves, witches and elementals. Angels and demons were the oldest of these beings. All were born human, and made supernatural, save for witches.
○ Angels and demons were pitted against each other since the beginning of time, and engaged in century-long wars that led to nothing but bloodshed. They are not, however, to be confused with the biblical counterparts.
○ Other parts of the world were claimed by only one of these two species - Vegas and New Jersey are strictly for demons, for example, while Boston and New York are strictly for angels. If angels stepped into demon territory, they were to be killed on sight, and vice versa.
○ These policies were similar for other supernatural beings: werewolves and vampires had their own territories. Witches were a vulnerable population with no set territory, mainly because all the other supernaturals wanted to use their magic for their own gain.
○ Thanks to a treaty, Chicago was the only place where all of these beings could co-exist peacefully. It didn't mean there wasn't lingering animosity among some of them, but angels and demons being friends wasn't unheard of, either. Some of them would even fall in love and raise families together.
○ The people that turned to Chicago were people that looked for something better, and it's why so many would stay despite the madness of the rifts. It felt worth it for the unity it could bring in the darkest of times. For the freedom to be who you were and love who you loved.
