Two helicopters, one navy and the other golden, soar across the horizon above lush forests, rivers, and the Carpathians. Each of these vehicles contains ten eager castaways, and each of these castaways carries with them a new identity.
The helicopters land in the middle of a clearing surrounded by oak trees, and players take their spots on two separate tarps. The only people identifiable are Cia and Noel, the legendary winners of seasons 19 and 13. As some castaways shake their heads in awe, others look around trying to assess the situation. Murmurs of "where are we?" and "what the hell" are heard among the players.
"Hello," Noel begins, and the whispers cease. "Welcome to season twenty-five of Survivor on QuizUp—Survivor: Transylvania!"
They all cheer, the sound echoing across the mountains. A murder of crows flies up from a nearby tree, startled by the noise.
"We have brought you to a region in central Romania where stories of vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures are thought to originate from—specifically Dracula, who had an alternate name and the power to shapeshift. And, as you Survivor veterans may have realized, you too have the ability to morph yourself into someone else and disguise your identity.
"As the creator of the twist, Kris Shepard, once said: 'Your former fame or hatred will not affect you here. It comes down to genuine, back-to-the-basics gameplay.'
"Nothing is ever for certain out here in Transylvania, and nothing is ever for certain in Survivor, either," Cia finishes. "Who's standing next to you—your former enemy? Favorite ally? Does that even matter?"
A few people shrug and continue looking around. To their left is a large castle, and to the right are two distinct twisting trails.
"So, are you ready for one epic season?!" she shouts as a gentle breeze starts to blow. The castaways shout their affirmations, and Cia, satiated with their responses, gestures to the ten gathered on the navy mat, throwing their buffs.
"You all are Sicriu. Doja Cat, Goku, Grindelwald, Little Buggy, Oscar, Parker Coppins, Philbert, Rory Gilmore, Tommaso Ciampa, and Victoria Justice are on this tribe; get to know them! Follow the left trail to get to your base camp—a small clearing where y'all can set up camp.
"The other half of you on the gold mat: you are Bisturiu, consisting of Bob, Buttercup, Chipps Cooney, Jar-Jar Binks, Lightning McQueen, Mercy, Moonlight, Pig-Pen, Soos, and Vegeta. Follow the right trail to get to your camp...
"But before you leave, do y'all remember the rules? If not, ask now before anything significant happens.
"See y'all tomorrow for the first event! Survivors, head to your camps."
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Unbeknownst to the castaways, Cia and Noel have divided the tribes into Heroes and Villains.
On the Heroes tribe, Bisturiu, are Suzanne, Fischer, Owen, Nessa, Beaker, Lindsey, Dill, Kris, Razor, and Briar. They have records of being loyal and straight-forwards when playing in seasons, even if that is their downfall.
On the Villains tribe, Sicriu, are Devin, Lara, TDFan, Karan, Zach Funk, Hlane, Ryebuck, Gabbie, Blackheart, and Ari. These players tend to flip, cause chaos, or are generally just deemed more "villainous."
In a season of masks where nobody knows each other, how will these stereotypes play out? We'll soon see...
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Survivor: Transylvania
General FictionSeason 25 of Survivor on QuizUp! Twenty players are sent to Transylvania, home of the legend Dracula, under new names. With past identities gone, how will they fare?
