Many seasons have passed since everything changed. There are no
more masters, no more lights, no more metal monsters, no more endless
noise. The city and its constructs are quiet now. It is unlikely any
being still lives who remembers 'Before'.
  Beyond the mountains is wasteland. Even with how much time has
passed, peoples of all kinds still make their way to our haven.
  All are welcome here, though it is left to them to govern their own
tribes. We keep to the dark places. We remain hidden. It is better
that way.
  Cities are overgrown, buildings are crumbling. Cars were left to
rust on pavement collapsing into sewers below. Wilderness is
reclaiming civilization.
  Animals moved into places previously occupied by humans, thriving -
or perishing - in their masters' absence. Creatures have adapted to
their new, strange habitat
  Zoo animals were freed. Some died, unable to care for themselves,
but many survived and have formed their own tribes (herds, packs,
etc).
  After...MUCK is a 'talking animal' wildlife role-play MUCK set in a
fictional world after the mysterious disappearance of humanity.
Approximately 50-70 years have passed since the cities were abandoned
and left to the ravages of nature.
  Our setting is roughly based on a Northern California/Northwest US
environment, but it is not a specific real-world location.
  RP on the MUCK will focus on the animals and their interactions and
lives in this post-human world with its new species with which to
contend and all of its hazards.
  Time on the MUCK passes naturally, one IC day = one RL day, as such,
seasons and time of day are roughly synched with real life west coast
North America.
  Please note that Nature is a cruel, cruel mistress. Life is hard,
and the RP on the MUCK is likely to involve MATURE themes. Strong
language, violence, death, injury and possibly sex.