THE BURNING SEASON

Summer in the San Saba Territories is brutal in a way that outsiders cannot really appreciate. The oppressive heat brings everything to a halt - even zed and raiders. During the hottest part of the summer, the heat can ignite the dry brush and wildfires can spark in a moment’s notice. The fires of the Burning Season can even ignite the undead as they shamble during the afternoon peak, and the burned corpses sometimes stay lit for days at a time. Raiders shelter in tunnels below, and even the bustling city of Essex is quiet in the afternoon as residents shelter from the heat.

The Burning Season is a significant threat during the summer, but the hardy natives of the Lone Star have adapted with a stubborn persistence. Many residents travel north during the summer, and the population of Essex and Waking often reach their lowest points during the extreme heat of the Burning Season. Houses and buildings often need to be repaired once the weather cools, and there is hours of easy-to-find work for anyone willing to pitch in. In the first part of fall, often known as Sept-Embers, scorched zed are a nuisance that must be dealt with until the weather cools.

[OOC Note] Due to the summer heat in Texas and the Girl Scout camp that operates during the summer, we take a break from our regular games during the summer months. The Burning Season is the narrative explanation for the break.