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≫ WHAT'S UP WITH GATEWAY ROLEPLAY? ≪

  • We've been radio silent for a long time now. We posted an announcement in our Discord server back in April of 2025, but never updated the forums. So what's up with Gateway Roleplay?

    After 5 long years, we've decided to place the development of Ties That Bind on an indefinite hold.

    This doesn't mean it's cancelled. We fully intend to run Ties That Bind: What Lies Beneath and Ties That Bind: City of Angels eventually. But to do so, we need to take a step back. In the meantime, we'll be working on smaller, invite-only projects.

    Thank you to everyone who has stuck with us this long! MindGate and I (Pika) have been working on this server for over a decade now. It truly is a passion project for us.

Patrick Henry | Vollrath

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Vollrath

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Character Name
Patrick Henry

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Yes

Has this character appeared in a previous lore?
No

Age
34

Blood Type
O NEG

Personality
Raised in the southern United States, Patrick developed a strong sense of community. When the virus hit this caused a severe amount of emotional trauma as his beliefs about helping others and a general belief in the goodness of others were severely tested. He continues to look for other like-minded people but has gained a severe aversion to contact with most. For those he trusts though, his purpose is to help and support, even at a cost to self.

Character Motivations
Survival, Christian Upbringing, Loyalty.

Physical Appearance
Patrick has Brown Hair and Eyes and is 6'0 230 lbs. He has a heavy build but is not obese, Large but not overly athletic. The type of physique you get from working long hours in construction.

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Mechanical Occupation
Blue Collar Worker

In-Character Occupation
Construction/Electrical

Biography
After a peaceful childhood in a two-parent home, Patrick felt constrained by his traditionalist rural upbringing. Taking the outdoor skills he had learned as a youth, although doubting their usefulness in the new life he set out to make his own way in the city.

Finding the city very different than the isolated upbringing he nonetheless forged ahead, finding employment as a handyman/construction worker. Taking small jobs and working hard he soon secured lodging. Years passed. Caught up in the busy metropolitan life he forgot many of the skills passed to him and picked up bad habits such as a taste for tobacco and liquor.

When the virus hit he believed it was a passing annoyance and not a serious issue. As things worsened he withdrew from his very small social circle and tried to pass the time away from others until the strife had passed.

As he did not have a television and had stockpiled a fair amount of food he stayed indoors taking time off for a few weeks reading fiction novels. When he finally emerged to see what had become of the world he was aghast, only driven from his refuge by the walking dead.

He returned to his parent's home, only to find that raiders had killed his family and looted their belongings. Far from the safe refuge he was expecting, he was only met with grief and loss.

After performing a burial he turned inwards, only rising to take care of necessities and to provide for his survival. Years passed. As they passed the loneliness began to creep in. Extreme isolation began to seed questions about the rest of humanity. What had become of it? Fears of the baser instincts of man were overcome by longings for community, brotherhood and not in a small part, desire to start a family of his own. Once again, Patrick set out for the city, to find what his second foray into the world would uncover.

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No

Is your character a member of a group?
Yes

Is your character a member of one of the world factions?
No

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Pika

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Hey, Vollrath! My name is Pika and I'll be reviewing your application today.

Your app looks great so far! There's just one little thing:

  • It isn't completely clear that you've read the lore. Your biography contains nothing directly relating to it. The most important thing to note is that we are currently 14 years into the apocalypse. It began in February 2015, and it is now June 2029 in-game. Either Patrick is 47/48, or he was 20 at the start. Whichever you'd prefer!
    • Additionally, could you elaborate a bit more on what he's done for the past 14 years? It's a long time—there's a lot that can be done in that amount of time! You don't need to add much more. A few sentences will suffice.
    • You can read the lore here.

Once you've made those additions, just reply to bump the thread and we can continue with the application process. Thanks!
Pika

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Hi again! Due to inactivity, I'm going to have to deny your application.

You're free to apply again with the same character if you'd like. Thanks!