Great Rise

The Great Rise (also known as the Da Jueqi) was a period of history lasting from 2019 to 2040, in which a catastrophic phenomenon caused Earth's sea levels began to increase rapidly and uncontrollably. This was caused by the increase of melting ice caps. During this period entire continents were submerged, leaving only the peaks of the highest mountains above sea level, now becoming islands.

During this period many humans have fled their homes to seek refuge in the continents highest mountain ranges (eg Appalachia and the rockies)Soon new cities are built and the global commonwealth is founded which its purpose to restore order across the world.

Following this, society was rebuilt, however the world was changed forever. Global infrastructure had collapsed, however this was rebuilt into marginally similar standards, with the new WorldNet system connecting the world, and transport reformed with ''Skyships. ''This New Earth has new rules, but are they for better, or for worse?