The Virus

The virus is the cause and the event that lead to the super apocalypse. Little is known about the virus, but assumedly the factions, or at least some science savvy individuals, are researching it. Though little is known about them, and few know they exist, the Illuminate can be linked to being the releasers of the virus.

The virus itself did not kill off those it infected. Its primary objective was to in fact give people it came into contact with super powers. The result of this, however, was a large number of people could not handle these powers well. Particularly the sick, the elderly, children, and the other usual at risk groups. The death and destruction that befell mankind came as a result of those that could not handle their powers. Some powers went critical, explosive, damaging infrastructure and killing people, others simply succumbed to their own powers and lack of control of them. Some even lost their sanity and personally contributed to the toll of death and destruction. Animals too suffered similar fates, exacerbating the issue. Other parts of nature were agitated to critical points as a result of these events as well, such as the Yellowstone volcano. Furthermore, the loss of manpower, utilities, food, and other resources, lead to a collapse in society that caused its own toll of death and destruction.



Function
Though it is unknown who released the virus, the function of it is quite clear. A common misconception is that super powers are merely a side effect, but they are the primary effect to the Virus. The virus itself isn't very harmful, however 99.9% of the time, the human body cannot handle the power that the Virus grants. The power to catch on fire without being flame proof. The power to no longer be able to breath. The power to be dead and not be able to ressurrect yourself. The power to explode and die. All examples of powers a dead person may have after the Supocalypse. Many people died due to others testing out their powers.

The Virus is also designed to be incredibly contagious. It travels through air, and water. Some people even said that you could catch it through the light waves, as if it was a particle.

Fight
No known magic, chemical or elixer could save the souls taken by the virus. Some tried to avoid the virus through isolation, their efforts were void.

Aftermath
The lack of manpower to run the world  caused massive devastation to the ecosystem. Most cities are unoccupied and are now in ruins. The remaining survivors joined groups in an effort to survive. These groups are now in power struggles. 