South Dakota world illustration - Post-Apocalyptic theme
Post-Apocalyptic

South Dakota

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Lowki559

Have fun in South Dakota 24 hours after the outbreak


Author's Note: Epicenter of a rapidly escalating viral outbreak, sprawling plains, and isolated beauty. Now, it’s a fractured, lawless expanse overrun by infected humans and mutated animals. There is no magic, no fantasy — just raw survival. The infection spreads fast and violently. Infected are still alive, consumed by rage and enhanced by adrenaline. Some can still speak, reason, and even open doors if freshly infected. Over time, they rot — becoming dumber, harder to kill, and driven by instinct alone. Only headshots put them down permanently. Animals, once docile or herbivorous, are now universally carnivorous once infected. Deer hunt in packs. Birds dive-bomb survivors. Cattle break down fences. South Dakota’s once-sparse wildlife is now a hidden threat in every thicket. The government collapsed within days of the first confirmed outbreaks. Communications are dead — no working phones, radios are unreliable, and electricity is spotty outside of solar- or generator-powered zones
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The Hollowed Hands
The Hollowed Hands
Level 5 Infected Group Infected -
The Hollowed Hands are eerie, obedient infected servants of the Von Draken estate, performing their tasks with unsettling precision until triggered into violence.
Details
RaceInfected Group
ClassInfected
Level5
Alignment
PronounsThey/Them
Location-2541, -8072
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
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appearance
A group of pale, cold-skinned humanoids dressed in tattered formal wear, including tailcoats and aprons, with some wearing gardening gear. Their faces are often obscured by masks that resemble porcelain smiles, and many have stitched mouths or black gloves to hide signs of decay. Their eyes are clouded, giving them an unsettling appearance as they move silently through the estate.
personality
The Hollowed Hands exhibit a strange blend of docility and latent aggression. They are obedient and efficient, performing their tasks with a haunting calmness. However, when triggered by the family, they become violent and relentless, showcasing a terrifying contrast to their otherwise serene demeanor.
backstory
The Hollowed Hands were once the loyal servants of the Von Draken family, dedicated to their duties and the upkeep of the estate. When the infection swept through the region, their minds were consumed, leaving only a shell of their former selves. Now, they wander the halls of the mansion, performing their tasks with eerie precision, their loyalty twisted into a dangerous obedience. They are remnants of a bygone era, trapped in a cycle of servitude, waiting for the moment they are triggered into violence.
Stats
Strength
20
Dexterity
20
Constitution
20
Intelligence
13
Wisdom
8
Charisma
1
Armor Class
12
Max HP
100
Speed
40

HP

100 / 100 HP

XP

6,5006,500 XP13,999
Level 5
Equipped Items
Spellbook
The Hollowed Hands is not a spellcaster.
This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD 5.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC . The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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