If your character thoroughly searches a library of any of the cities, then they will likely discover information listed below:
Year: LD2050 (though most citizens do not bother using the "LD")
The population has dropped by well over eighty percent, globally.
Currently, the population has been reported to be less than one-hundred in the kingdom of Eternita (meaning “life of eternity”, in the most recently formed language).
It drops by at least five people, each week.
Where it all Began
The world went into a massive war, almost as though something had possessed all the leaders. Each country simply slaughtered each others' people. Only the two strongest continents remained. Unfortunately, for them, everything began to go haywire due to their leaders having been destroyed along with most of their people. Years passed and the population immediately declined, thanks to lack of running water, food, and power.
The “end” really began many years after the war, after nearly everyone had given up hope. To every survivor's surprise, a single man managed to take over the entire continent of America. Nobody regretted him becoming king, due to his amazing ability to restore order. Almost instantly, everyone grew to admire and respect him.
Unfortunately, however, all good things eventually come to an end. Exactly twenty years after his ascension to the throne (during the celebration dinner, in fact), the king and his entire family were brutally slaughtered by the king's most trusted consultant. While remaining hidden, the king's slayer quickly managed to take up an army; and, before anyone could so much as think about how to stop him, took control of the two major kingdoms of the world. He quickly became known to everyone as Hell's King. He has also been called a demon, monster, evil, etc... Though, those particular nicknames never bothered this new king-he seemed to consider it a compliment).
He destroyed everything that the old king created within a month. Food, water, and clothing were entered into a reward system, of sorts. Soon, the largest kingdom was divided into three cities. Under the cities, however, is where some of the most horrible secrets exist...
Year: LD2050 (though most citizens do not bother using the "LD")
The population has dropped by well over eighty percent, globally.
Currently, the population has been reported to be less than one-hundred in the kingdom of Eternita (meaning “life of eternity”, in the most recently formed language).
It drops by at least five people, each week.
The world went into a massive war, almost as though something had possessed all the leaders. Each country simply slaughtered each others' people. Only the two strongest continents remained. Unfortunately, for them, everything began to go haywire due to their leaders having been destroyed along with most of their people. Years passed and the population immediately declined, thanks to lack of running water, food, and power.
The “end” really began many years after the war, after nearly everyone had given up hope. To every survivor's surprise, a single man managed to take over the entire continent of America. Nobody regretted him becoming king, due to his amazing ability to restore order. Almost instantly, everyone grew to admire and respect him.
Unfortunately, however, all good things eventually come to an end. Exactly twenty years after his ascension to the throne (during the celebration dinner, in fact), the king and his entire family were brutally slaughtered by the king's most trusted consultant. While remaining hidden, the king's slayer quickly managed to take up an army; and, before anyone could so much as think about how to stop him, took control of the two major kingdoms of the world. He quickly became known to everyone as Hell's King. He has also been called a demon, monster, evil, etc... Though, those particular nicknames never bothered this new king-he seemed to consider it a compliment).
He destroyed everything that the old king created within a month. Food, water, and clothing were entered into a reward system, of sorts. Soon, the largest kingdom was divided into three cities. Under the cities, however, is where some of the most horrible secrets exist...