Each region in Wounds of Earth is full of independently controlled factions and organizations. While some loose treaties and alliances may exist, for the most part, loyalties and reputations don’t travel very far. The disparate groups dotting the ruined landscape all have their own agendas and histories. Their own loyalties and their own enemies. Navigating these social hierarchies and figuring out how to interact with different factions without getting killed is a major part of finding success in WoE. But underneath all of the superficial squabbling and jockeying for power, there seems to be an undercurrent of influence that makes itself known to famous individuals and powerful groups of adventurers.

Even though global communication and trade has been obliterated and real governments no longer exist, many ambitious would-be dictators have still attempted to gain regional or national control. Some have come close to achieving their goals. But somehow, for some reason, each and every time they have been thwarted. Time and time again rising leaders have gone missing or been outright killed prior to realizing their full power. Eventually, most began to consider the proposition a hopeless one and ceased any efforts to claim power or territory beyond their immediate areas. The smart ones though, the ones hiding in the shadows and the crowds watching it all play out, have begun to question whether or not there is something greater at play. Something that keeps these rising stars from achieving too much, or perhaps discovering too much.

Once the upper echelons of WoE factions are reached, it will become increasingly clear to most parties that there is something bigger and more sinister behind the scenes than the local gangs and celebrities. Diving into that mystery will lead players and parties across the entire North American continent as they discover clues and treasure along the way. Explore restricted areas and off-limits compounds as you uncover the secrets that hold the truth behind this new Wounded Earth.

• Immerse yourself in a complex and detailed societal structure.
• Learn the relationships and intersections that drive loyalties and conflicts.
• Discover secrets hidden in dank dungeons as well as swanky dinner parties.
• Uncover the mysterious societies that pull the strings of local governments and rulers.
• Travel the country battling your way through treacherous lands in order to learn the truth behind the Wounds of Earth.

Wounds of Earth offers a wide and diverse range of classes for players to choose from. Many of these classes take inspiration from classic roleplaying games while adapting them to this new game world. This is done in order to give players a familiar game play experience and allow them to jump right into their games and characters with as little effort as possible. Some classes employ magic and other supernatural abilities, while others may rely on learned skills or technology to enhance their own abilities. This is a brief list of all playable classes. Click each class link to view its own detail page.

• Street Soldier: In the beginning, no one knew what threats would emerge from the darkness. Monsters and mutants with powers never before seen made themselves known through gruesome body counts and massacres of flesh and bone. The brave souls that took up arms and put themselves between that unknown darkness and the last remnants of Humanity became the Street Soldiers. Old relationships and rivalries fell away as cops and soldiers, fugitives and gangsters,  even religious zealots put aside their differences and came together as a single fighting force against the wave of death and destruction facing the world. And in those darkest first days, their ranks paid a price that is still felt to this day.
• Paragon: Transcendent of any one particular faith or creed, Paragons have tapped directly into the power of faith and belief. As the mists gathered and Humanity became changed, both within and without, the faithful soon began to realize their powers had grown. But it took generations for the dogma and tribalism to be dissolved away so that a new breed of Human may be coalesced. Paragons feel faith as a tangible part of the natural world that they can focus and direct, making them capable of fantastic feats of courage and strength.
• Outdoorsman: At one point in history, the sportsmen, fishermen, and hunters of the Midwest were looked down upon. Seen as brutish savages of a bygone era, getting satisfaction from the death of other living things. But when the walls of society began to crumble, and the food infrastructure with them, it was the Outdoorsmen that kept people warm and fed. It was the Outdoorsmen that forged the first new roads, away from the highways and interstates that became strongholds for Scabs and scoundrels alike. Now, after generations of mastering their craft in a hostile new environment, they are valued members of any community that can produce food, medicine, and other invaluable resources  from the land right around them.
• Grifter: When you need to lift a keycard from a guard’s pocket, sneak your way past security, or talk your way into or out of trouble – you look to the Grifter. With skills sharpened on the streets of Las Vegas, most Grifters are adepts at all forms of cons, schemes, scams, and frauds. Unfortunately most Grifters are as debauched as they are capable, picking up habits and addictions that often leave them, and the people they most closely associate with, vulnerable to trouble.
• Fanatic: Sometimes stress can lead people to do strange things. Everyone copes in their own way, and when the toxic gasses began to roll across the landscapes of the world, some people responded with losing their goddamn minds. Often times it didn’t matter what the focus was, but people all across the globe fell into a mania of their own making. Diving headlong into whatever ideology had previously held their interest, these people became completely consumed by their pursuits, eventually succumbing to a form of dementia. Fanatics invariably believe that the world focuses around their particular reality and whatever may happen will always be warped into something that applies to their world view. Despite these drawbacks, Fanatics are often savants of their respective disciplines and capable of extraordinary feats. Due to their complete acceptance of their own personally built reality, Fanatics have absolutely unwavering conviction in their beliefs.
• Occultist: The discovery of the evolving occult sciences was a bloody affair when the gasses first burst forth from the soil. Before the dangers were fully known, people went about their lives as normal, sometimes to incredibly unfortunate result. Paranormal investigators unlucky enough to explore haunted areas during this time were met with irrefutable proof of supernatural activity. Often times they never survived the encounter to tell the tale. Occultists, ceremonial magicians, and shamans were suddenly calling forth fully corporeal entities, and the consequences were often dire. Loyalties and practices were tested. What were formerly commands became very respectful requests. Seasoned occultists with the support of Demons and spirits behind them can be some of the most formidable adventurers found in the world today.
• Mentalist: As society regressed and people’s daily focuses began to shift back to the satisfaction of very basic needs like food, water, and shelter, the street and stage magicians soon found their skills in even higher demand. Anything that seemed to defy or transcend the daily struggle was seen as a great boon, and over the course of several generations, this resulted in an ingrained predilection towards being enamored. People seek an escape so earnestly that they are almost eager to be deceived. Mentalists have come forward to make such an opportunity their calling, taking advantage of such weakness any chance they get. Mentalists are often able to make their way into the uppermost social stratas of whatever area they inhabit, regardless of whether their station really warrants it.
• Mixed Martial Artist: MMA’s evolution along with the world has not been a pretty one. For a sport that had been compared to Human cock fighting in the past, the present state of the “sport” is certainly closer to that than at any other point in history. Venues are cheap, run down, and often operated by criminal enterprises and drug lords. Fights are generally to the death, with losing fighters making it out of the ring in only the rarest of circumstances. Chemical enhancements, biomechanical augments, and neural implants are all common and completely accepted. MMA fighters take their lives into their own hands every time they step into the ring. For that reason though, they are often incredibly famous celebrities for as long as they are able to stay alive.
• Street Performer: Able to blend into the crowd in any territory or city, Street Performers can survive anywhere. They earn cash, learn the lay of the land, and become a readily accepted fixtures no matter where they may find themselves, a feat that many other professions wish they could boast. Often considered simple musicians, story tellers, and beggars, Street Performers can often give their foes quite a shock when they shove a sharpened flute through their trachea. Just as they may lose themselves to music or a piece of artistry, so too can Street Performers lose themselves in battle – becoming terrible sirens of death capable of raining blood and gore down around their friends and enemies alike.
• Naturalist: Regarded as stubborn and naive when the trouble began, Naturalists never gave up on Mother Earth.  While others were busy cursing the world and the gasses that were now a part of it, these courageous few died many gruesome deaths learning the effects of the gasses first hand. The effects of eating tainted meat, tainted vegetables and fruits, being bitten by tainted animals. The Naturalists were determined to find Humanity’s place in the new world and adapt to it as quickly as possible. Unfortunately for them the world didn’t see much of a place for us at all. But over time, as the other inhabitants of the planet were able to adapt to the gasses and the Naturalists were able to learn from those lessons. Now, they have built up a more hearty resistance to the gasses and are even privy to natural remedies and resources to counteract various ailments and negative effects – most of which are lost to outsiders.
• Hacker: Without Hackers, most of the gadgetry and gear that makes life possible would cease to function. All biomechanical augments and neural implants must be installed and maintained by a Hacker. Electrical systems, what limited communication equipment, even vehicles – all are the providence of the Hacker in this new world. Some affluent Hackers even boast access to a limited internet that allows for the storage and retrieval of important documents and files. Social engineering takes on a whole new meaning when you’re replacing people’s eyeballs.
• Contract Killer: In a world where travel, lodging, and communication is almost non-existent, it takes a very unique type of person to become a successful Contract Killer. Born from the hellfire that became the US-Mexico border during the Fall, these remorseless professionals earn a killing committing murder. As law and order began to crumble and certain people found opportunity to do away with their rivals, a very lucrative profession sprang to life. Now, after years of assassination and brutal execution, Contract Killers hold a certain mythical status in most territories. Being openly known as open can open certain doors, but also be a target on the back.
• Possessed: Commonly regarded as the most dangerous persons to inhabit any particular territory, Possessed are often pushed out of communities and cities due to their inherent instability. Cities and domes have been burned to the group due to the madness found with the empty vessel that is a Possessed. Able to commune with Demons, Spirits, or even pure emotion,  Possessed can give themselves over fully to something else. They become completely overtaken by it, without concern for themselves, safety, or propriety. This often manifests in inappropriate behavior, violence, and otherwise completely unpredictable chaos. Additionally, while Possessed can usually drop into possession at will, or on purpose, the same cannot be said about coming back out. They remain possessed until that which possessed them is finished….which can be….interesting.