The Collapse
The Collapse refers to the global fall of human civilization following the spread of the Forsaken virus.
The outbreak spread rapidly across populated regions, infecting nearly all forms of organic life. As the infection expanded through cities and infrastructure, governments collapsed and large sections of the world were abandoned.
Spread of the Virus
During the early stages of the outbreak, the virus moved quickly through major population centers.
As the infection progressed, black and purple tendrils began spreading across buildings, streets, and surrounding environments. Entire districts became overrun as the infection continued expanding.
Individuals infected by the virus did not simply die. Their bodies mutated into hostile organisms later known as the Forsaken.
Failed Bombing Attempts
As containment efforts failed, authorities attempted to slow the spread by bombing heavily infected urban areas.
By this stage the virus had already begun to evolve. Aircraft instruments and navigation systems frequently failed when approaching infected zones, and radio signals became unreliable. Only a limited number of bombs successfully reached the inner city before the operation was abandoned.
One of these blasts destroyed a large section of the city center, collapsing buildings and streets and creating a massive crater.
Atmospheric Changes
As the infection spread, dense concentrations of the virus began accumulating in the atmosphere.
These infected clouds reduced the amount of sunlight reaching the surface, leaving many regions in a dim twilight environment.
Aftermath
Following the collapse of global infrastructure, survivors sought shelter wherever they could.
One of the most significant survivor settlements eventually formed inside the massive crater left behind by the bombing. This settlement later became known as The Underground.