Sunflower Creek

Sunflower Creek is a commune and colony that appears in the Wake the Dead series.

Sunflower Creek is a small commune founded as a means to live in peace and harmony with nature, away from the bustle of normal society. It is home to both young and old who all share core beliefs which include living in tranquil coexistence with the local flora and fauna. The day to day life of the colony is overseen by a Council of Elders.

Foundation
The idea to form a colony was first spoken about with a small group of friends, initially as a joke, to escape the trials of normal life which they had became dissatisfed with. However, the idea soon became reality with the selling of personal treasures and possesions to buy a new plot of land. The Sunflower Creek Town Charter, signalling the beginning of the colony, was signed on April 14th, 2013. Currently, the colony has lived on this land for more than thirty years.

Early years
The early years of the colony was prosporus, the inhabitants building houses, sowing gardens and enjoying much peace. Many of the early inhabitants brought animals and plants to provide food. Due to the remoteness of the commune, the outbreak of the zombie pandemic did not affect them until well over a year later.

Later years
Inevitably, as the zombie outbreak spread across the world, the colony eventually came into contact with zombies. At some point during their encounters, Elder Feather broke the primary rule of the colony - no violence - and killed a zombie that had Mayflower in a hold. As such, the other Elders voted to remove him from the Council of Elders, and he became an outcast.

Due to their beliefs of non-violence, they are forbidden from killing zombies and would make agreements with outsiders, who would provide protection in exchange for food. However, most recently, their partnership with the Raiders became disproportional as the Raiders demanded all the food the colony produced. Feather sought out your colony and its fighters to help them break their agreement with the Raiders. When you and your friends scared the Raiders' operatives Boots and Knuckles away, they soon returned with guns and riddled the commune with bullets, seriously injuring Elder Rain.

Beliefs
"We have done all we can to ensure tranquil coexistence with the local flora and fauna, for they are as much a part of this world as we are."

- Sunflower Creek Town Charter

The colony has been founded on beliefs that all people whether young or old are equal; and all animals whether insects, fish or mammals are also equal. All members of the colony have the right to vote about major colony decisions.

Rules
All those that live in the colony must abide by the rules of the commune; violating them may result in removal from the colony, decided by the council. The rules include:


 * No violence, of any kind, is permitted towards other colony members, fauna or flora, including zombies, though whether zombies are included in this rule is a point of friction and debate between colony members.
 * Meat may only be consumed from animal that has died of natural causes.
 * If a tree is cut down, two more must be planted to replace it.
 * If honey is taken from a hive, new flowers must be planted to replace the pollen needed to make it.
 * If these rules are broken, the individual must petition himself in front of the council, who will decide if he or she can remain in the colony.
 * There will never be a form of currency in the colony.

Facilities
Those living in the colony have a simple life, all of them are required to contribute in return for the sanctuary the colony provides. As such, facilities are scarce. There is a farm, several houses and at least one allotment, containing various flowers and herbs including Garlic, Lavender, Heliconia and Lavender.

Apperances
Wake the Dead


 * Chapter 6: Aid and Abet