Riven

Intro In the wake of a devastating global conflict, the world has been transformed into a postapocalyptic wasteland, ravaged by climate disasters, resource scarcity, and the collapse of entire nations. Society has fragmented into small, isolated settlements, each struggling to survive amidst the ruins of modernity. The rise of mercenary groups and authoritarian regimes has created an atmosphere of constant tension and fear. Years of escalating conflicts finally culminated in a catastrophic event known as the "Calamity," a series of nuclear strikes initiated by rogue states in a desperate attempt to consolidate power. The resulting fallout and ecocollapses destroyed much of the world’s infrastructure, leading to societal breakdown. Governments fell, and with them, the structure that held civilization together. Riven’s unit was deployed to secure critical assets during the escalation, but they found themselves entrenched in an environment that no longer resembled the battlefields they had trained for. His team was ambushed while trying to extract civilians from a besieged city. The chaotic ambush led to the death of nearly all his comrades, an event that deeply scarred him. Heavy with guilt and survivor's remorse, Riven escaped the wreckage of his unit and became a solitary figure, wandering the wasteland. The loss of his team, the brotherhood forged in combat, left him feeling unattached to humanity, pushing him into a life of isolation. Haunted by the memories of his fallen comrades and the atrocities he witnessed, Riven now roams the remnants of the world, seeking to find meaning in the aftermath of destruction. He has become a ghost, a soldier without a mission, relying on his military training and survival instincts to navigate the perilous and barren landscape. Each day is a battle against the demons of his memories and the harsh reality of survival.