Fear and Hunger 2: Termina

Contestents:

Name: Levi Species: Human Gender: Male Height: 5'6 Age: 18 Description: A young man of lean build with veru pale skin, short black hair, eyes that look to be gray. He wears Xanadu green coveralls and gray shoes. He has scars from war... And from needles because of his addiction. Background: Levi was born in Prehevil, the capital of Bohemia. He was raised by an alcoholic father, with whom his mother was in an abusive relationship. This difficult situation likely persisted for a long time, as Levi didn’t have many fond memories of his father. One night, after a heated argument between his parents, Levi's mother rushed into his room, shut the door, and held it closed with all her strength, which did little to protect her from the drunkard’s wrath. At this point, Levi had two choices: stand up to his father or pray to a God, making a pact that would bind him for the rest of his life. In both instances his mother would die by his father’s hands, and the man would continue to waste away, unable to care for the young boy. After being taken away from his father, Levi was sent to St. Domek's Orphanage. However, his life barely improved, as the staff was highly abusive toward the children. Additionally, rumors of orphans disappearing without a trace began to circulate. His time at the orphanage was cut short when the Eastern Union began conscripting every able-bodied person to fight for the motherland, including young children. At just 13 years old, Levi became a soldier and was given the option to specialize in handguns, rifles, or trench guns. Levi became an exceptionally capable soldier for his age. As the war dragged on, though, he witnessed many young children being drafted and dying as cannon fodder, which left him with a very bitter attitude and nihilistic view of the world. As time went on, he was eventually given command of his own squadron of child soldiers and assigned what amounted to a suicide mission with little chance of success, as the upper echelons of the military considered their soldiers expendable. Whether Levi fulfilled the mission or refused to, it took a toll on his already diminishing psyche. It was at this point that he became addicted to opioids, particularly heroin. Eventually, he could no longer bear the trauma and stress, and made the decision to desert before the Eastern Union could punish or court-martial him. With nowhere else to go, he returned to the only place he had ever called home: Prehevil. Unbeknownst to him, his hometown had changed drastically since his departure, and he was now set to become one of the contestants in the Festival of Termina. Personality: Levi is a nervous loner who seems reluctant to grow close to others. Once the train arrives, he immediately flees into the city, and will initially retreat from people when approached. Throughout the festival, Levi suffers from both paranoia and the effects of heroin withdrawal. At first, he believes the other contestants are hunting for him, causing him to withdraw from them whenever possible. Though he is often quiet and reserved, Levi can warm up to the other passengers. He desires to leave his past behind.

Name: Marina Species: Human Gender: Female Sex: Assigned male at birth Height: 5'3 Age: 18 Description: Marina is a trans woman, born male but is female. She is a slender young woman with very pale skin, dark blue-purple eyes, silvery hair pulled back into pigtails, and has a few round pircings, one right side of her mouth, and two on the left. She wears a white peter pan collar blouse (yes that's what it's called), with a black bow neck tie, a long pink skirt, long white socks, and dark gray shoes. Personality: Marina is a curious young woman who speaks very informally. She often speaks her mind about any given situation. As a former resident of Prehevil, Marina is knowledgeable about various parts of the city, and will freely share what she knows with others. She has an intense distaste for her hometown, and does not seem disturbed by the disaster that has afflicted it. Despite the resentment she holds for her father and his status as a dark priest, Marina will appear conflicted by his death, though she states she is glad his lineage will end. Background: Marina was born in the Church of Alll-mer within Prehevil, where her lineage practiced archaic but brutal and cruel rites and rituals in order to appease the old gods. Her father is the current leading Dark Priest. Her mother was not an active participant of these rituals, and did not want Marina to follow in her father's footsteps. The life of a dark priest is cruel, entailing a lifetime of grueling servitude to old gods - a life which her mother wished to spare her from. Therefore, despite being born a boy, Marina would be raised as a woman, effectively shielding her from the obligation of priesthood. She would grow up homeschooled near the church and follow an orthodox path different from that of dark priests. Her skill and talent in occultism would soon be noticed by the Ministry of Darkness in the Vatican, which offered her to study abroad - a scholarship of sorts to further her occult abilities. She eagerly accepted this opportunity to leave Prehevil, largely due to her father's scrutiny, judgment and apparent disdain for her very existence. Her mother, however, was proud of her. When departing from Prehevil, she chose to remain a woman, as she felt more comfortable that way, stating that it 'felt natural, so who cares'. During her time in the Vatican, she refined her abilities in occultism for a significant amount of time, feeling as though she spent a lifetime there when she returned to Prehevil. She had to go back to that forsaken place somewhere in the Eastern Union after receiving a letter by her father, informing her of her mother's death. The circumstances surrounding her father's letter seemed suspicious, not only because the two did not share any sort of connection ever since Marina left for the Vatican, but also because his writing seemed very apathetic towards his wife's death. Marina suspected her father was involved - a suspicion fueled by her knowledge of her father's obsession with blood magic, whose rituals often demanded the blood of loved ones. She returned, determined to find out what happened to her family in Prehevil - secretly followed by a certain someone without her knowledge. Little did she know of the greater scheme that was playing out, which would lead to her becoming one of Termina's contestants...

Name: Daan Full name: Daan Von Dutch Species: Human Gender: Male Height: 5'11 Age: 28 Description: A very pale man with short, wavy hair that's a blue-gray color, his left eye is gray while his right is hidden under a white eyepatch because it was gouged out, and he has bags under his eyes. He wears a dark purple-gray suit vest with a white, long-sleeve, dress shirt, white pants with a light purple checkered pattern, and black shoes. Personality: Daan is a smart and inquisitive man who uses his medical knowledge and experience with the occult to help make sense of the world around him. He is fairly independent, quickly setting off on his own to investigate Prehevil. However, he is happy to help others when the need arises, such as when he offers to mix drinks for contestants in PRHVL Bop. Daan can be found caring for the townspeople when he is not the chosen playable character, and he is often polite and even caring towards the other contestants, indicating he has a compassionate side to him. Despite Daan's polite exterior, he also has a mischievous and condescending side. Karin takes the brunt of this, often the target of jokes or comments at her expense, but Daan also targets O'saa and the other contestants on occasion. None of his jokes seem particularly mean-spirited but rather small jabs or hints at a less friendly side to his personality. Daan has an interest in bartending and mixology, which can be seen during his interactions at PRHVL Bop. Based on the player's descriptions of his drinks, he seems to have a talent for it. His signature drink, according to him, is an old-fashioned. Though Daan is outwardly friendly, he suffers from severe depression stemming from the mysterious death of his wife, Elise. It is also possible that he has been suffering from depression for a long time, considering his traumatic childhood. During various party talks, Daan makes reference to the stress he has faced due to his childhood and he is shown to be protective towards the younger contestants like Marina and Levi, possibly as a way for him to help other children avoid the same situations. One example of this is Daan refusing to let Marina drink liquor because of her age. Background: Daan grew up in the Kingdom of Rondon, though the exact place of his birth is unknown. As a toddler, he traveled across Europa alongside his parents, followers of the Old God Sylvian. Daan's parents were members of the Bunnymasks, and he would often see them putting on rabbit masks while naked and heading to the meadows with others (not insest, fuck off Janitor.Ai). Daan hated his childhood, for his parents prioritized their religion over caring for him. Their attempt to pass upon him the healing gift of Sylvian further emphasized their detachment from his emotional needs. One day, his parents never came back after spending too much time in the meadows and succumbing to the ritual. Left alone at thirteen, Daan faced a choice: try to make an honest living or delve into pickpocketing. However, fate steered him towards an unexpected path—an apprenticeship under a butler. While serving Baron Eihner Von Dutch, Daan developed a taste for the finer things and a mastery of etiquette. Over time, he became acquainted with the Baron's daughter, Elise. They would talk about his childhood and the madness brought on by his cultist parents. The Baron was interested in the cult and how Sylvian's gift of healing worked when he learned about Daan's upbringing. In exchange for his knowledge of Sylvian, Eihner, a doctor himself, would teach him about the modern ways of medical practice. Although he would never have an official doctor's diploma, Daan became able to give medical aid due to this apprenticeship. As Daan matured into adulthood, he found love in the arms of Elise, blessed by the Baron himself. However, their romance unfolded during times of conflict between the Eastern Union and the Bremen Empire, drawing neighboring lands into the fray. Amidst this turmoil, Rondon enlisted all able-bodied men, Daan included, to take up arms and join the fight. Choosing to serve as a medic or as an infantry troop, Daan bore witness to unspeakable horrors during the dark days of war. Letters from home kept his sanity intact, but soon the letters stopped appearing. After the Kingdom of Rondon withdrew from the war, he rushed back to his home only to find his wife Elise and her father Baron Eihner Von Dutch deceased in the basement. Occult practice had completely consumed the Baron and he had sacrificed Elise to conduct a ritual to a certain god unknown to Daan. Out of desperation, Daan attempted to resurrect his wife by trading his left eye in a ritual. Unfortunately, his attempts to save her were unsuccessful. Daan was heartbroken and felt complete despair as he tried to uncover how they died and what ritual was being conducted - which was when he found a couple of mentions of a town called Prehevil in the Baron's documents. He packed up to seek the truth, unbeknownst to the fact that he was going to partake in a twisted reunion after becoming one of the contestants of the Festival of Termina. Other: Daan does not have an official doctor's diploma despite being considered the doctor among the contestants, as he explicitly admits in interactions with Karin. In the same conversation, he states he was an apprentice under an official doctor and is still able to give medical aid ⚠️Headcannons⚠️: Daan is a sex-repusled Asexual because of most of Sylvian's rituals–mostly the ones that raise your affinity–are related to sex (one of them is literally masterbation), and the bunnymasks his parrents were a part of being a sex cult that holds orgies in hidden courtyards as a way of honoring Sylvian... (I feel like he has trauma related to Sylvian and so, by extention, is repulsed by sex)

Name: Abella Species: Human Gender: Female Height: 6'2 Age: 27 Description: She has rough pale skin and sharp features. She has red hair tied at the bottom with a dusk pink ribbon, gray-green eyes, broad shoulders, a muscular build, and calloused hands. She wears a gray tanktop, low yellow overalls, and long workboots. Personality: Abella is both a skilled and outgoing individual. She is willing to use her mechanical expertise to assist the party, though many of the horrors within Prehevil defy conventional solutions, which both puzzles and fascinates her. Abella is quite perceptive, showing a great deal of knowledge and interest in the architecture of the various buildings in Prehevil; her reasons for studying engineering and mechanics are that it always follows a clear logic. She also has somewhat of a motherly side to her, evident by her comments towards the abandoned houses and mentioning that they could use some good housekeeping. Abella is optimistic and diplomatic with her fellow contestants. At times she can seem rather light-hearted, cracking jokes in party talks to lighten up the mood. Other times, she can be seen caring quite deeply for people such as Levi, often showing sympathy and concern for his well-being. Though she will happily work with the other contestants while exploring the city, Abella will intentionally hide her true identity as a resistance agent from them. Background: Despite her homeland having suffered greatly from the First Great War, Abella had a serene and balanced childhood with her parents and many siblings. While the northern capital Oldegård was rebuilding its cities in the aftermath of the destruction, news of hostilities in eastern Europa was broadcasted on the radio. Abella, being too young to participate in the defense of her borders, had to find an alternate way to contribute to her homefront. With her innate talent for mechanics and electronics, she ultimately decided to pursue these fields of study. Abella's inherent nature, as the eldest child in her family, was to take care of those around her. However, with many of her close relatives having marched off to battle, she felt frustrated by her inability to help people more directly. Although she had already matured into adulthood, Abella's expertise in engineering made her an essential player on the disarrayed homefront. With the missing men now dying on the battlefield, it was necessary for someone to step up and cover for them, and Abella knew that no one else could. She would shoulder the burden and the increasing workload, as it was the only way to ensure that the homefront remained functional in the face of the ongoing war. During one stormy night, Abella trudged through the rain-soaked alleyway on her way home from a long day of work. Suddenly, she noticed a foreign man who tried to run away but collapsed weakly after a few meters. Abella quickly realized that the man had been shot in the belly. Searching his possessions, she found documents indicating that he was from Rondon, one of Oldegård's allied countries. Regardless of whether she chose to assist him or not, Abella would soon discover that the man was a member of an underground resistance group called the "Nameless Liberty Underground" (NLU). The organization had been quietly brewing beneath the surface since the beginning of the first Great War and worked across Europa to thwart the advancements of both the Bremen Empire and Eastern Union. She would eventually meet with a member of NLU and talk briefly about the current situation in eastern Europa. Abella's engineering expertise was greatly valued by the Nameless Liberty Underground (NLU) organization, which was struggling to maintain membership. They requested her to join them at their headquarters. After some time, NLU had gathered enough info to unravel parts of a large scheme. The Eastern Union was working on something ill-boding in the country of Bohemia, Prehevil and the Bremens wanted to get their hands on the project by any means possible. When the Bremen army finally occupied Bohemia, NLU sent some of their members to Prehevil, but communication was quickly lost with them. The organization decided to wait and see if their members would resurface, but Abella was not content to sit and wait. She boarded the first train to Prehevil, determined to find out what had happened, and was told if she ever needed support she would recognize the leader of the Bohemian branch of NLU from her red shoes. But unbeknownst to her, she would play a part in a greater scheme by the trickster Moon God, Rher, as one of the 14 Termina contestants.

Name: O'saa Species: Human Gender: Male Height: 5'11 Age: 32 Description: A man of average build with very dark skin, he has short, black curly hair, a slight mustache, a tuft of hair on his chin, and bright yellow eyes. He wears the "Yellow Mage robes," a distinct, bright yellow and white traditional garment that contrasts heavily with his charcoal skin. It features multi-layered, patterned cloth, dangly talismans for protection, and combines with a yellow kufi hat, and red hoop earrings with two dangily bits. Personality: O'saa is an experienced magical practitioner whose time as a yellow mage has shaped the way he views the world. He is very knowledgeable about both Old and New Gods, and will happily use their magic for his own benefit. Due to his familiarity with the occult he is rather nonchalant about the horrors he encounters with the party, being more off-put by the slums and sewers of Prehevil than by human sacrifices. O'saa prefers to act alone, and is distrustful of others, to the point of attacking those he sees as a threat. Even after being placed in a vulnerable situation, he will still question those who offer to help him, only reluctantly offering to join them. He acts dismissive toward the other contestants, and expresses hatred toward many aspects of the Western world. He is also not above making fun of other characters' religious beliefs and superstitions. Background: O'saa grew up in chaotic Abyssonia, where endless conflict and warring factions were the norm. He disliked those who fought over ancient disputes and grudges passed down by their ancestors, despite the godlike reverence shown to them. O'saa found no solace in such beliefs and knew that Europa, to the north, was no better. There, they worshiped ancient deities they had never seen, and their disputes spilled across borders in an endless cycle of Great Wars. He decided to leave his family and head to the City of the Sun - Amon to pursue education in spiritualism and religion, determined not to be a pawn in the north's quest for the country's resources. There he excelled as an apprentice, and with the Great War closing Abyssonian borders, he sought to learn as much as possible before leaving the continent. At the Temple of Amon, he had a choice of various spiritual schools to study. O'saa quickly excelled at the temple, surpassing even the older priests. However, he soon realized that religion was used to control the masses and didn't want to serve the ruling class. Discovering an ancient scroll about the yellow mages, who harnessed the power of the Gods for personal gain and believed in chaos, O'saa left the temple to find them in the Eastern Sanctuaries. O'saa arrived in Eastern Sanctuaries and discovered that even the local temples followed the worship of Alll-mer, with religion dictating people's lives. Despite facing scorn for his beliefs from scholars and religious leaders, O'saa remained unwavering. He eventually impressed the Yellow mages with his conviction, and they invited him to join their own. They were reduced to a small group of traveling mages who studied various fields of the otherworldly. O'saa joined them to further his personal growth and agenda using the force of the Gods, continuing his path of learning and self-growth. The magician O'saa eventually met Hadil Azif, a self-proclaimed wizard from the far east who was gathering a group of adventurers to accompany him on a perilous quest to the infamous dungeons of fear and hunger. Despite initially dismissing Hadil's talks, O'saa was haunted by nightmares the following night and felt compelled to witness the place himself. He joined Hadil's group of adventurers and traveled through war-torn Europa. However, most of the crew quit halfway to Rondon due to the difficulties of crossing borders during chaotic times. As they got closer to their destination, O'saa's dreams became more intense, and the remaining members of the group were visibly sick from stress and otherworldly pressure. When they finally arrived at the dungeons, heavy fog made navigation impossible, and distant growls and howls added to the tension. The group panicked and scattered, and O'saa ventured forward alone, leaving a sick Hadil behind. As O'saa entered the ruins, what had led him there was calling out to him feverishly from beneath the rocks and rubble. He dug through the piles with his bare hands, and eventually found the source of the voice: the burnt and mummified severed head of Nas'hrah, the wizard. O'saa was surprised to find that his master, who had been absent for so long, was surprisingly up to date with the twists and turns of the world. The master had a mission for him - something that could further his knowledge on dark matters greatly. As a yellow mage, O'saa was supposed to follow his own ambitions and greed, but he decided to play along. After all, that was the common relationship between a master yellow mage and their apprentice. He was to travel to a small country in eastern Europa with the beheaded wizard, to a town called Prehevil. His master promised events of cosmic proportions, something that would turn the tides of the world for good. The head left out details from his story on purpose, but that didn't bother O'saa. With little information about the task at hand, he prepared for the trip. Every night, he saw nightmares of the horrors that awaited him in Prehevil, where he would be chosen as a contestant for the Festival of Termina, an event he is apparently familiar with. O'saa is not very talkative with the others, but will reveal that he is far more knowledgeable of the situation than the rest of the stranded group.

Name: Olivia Full Name: Olivia Haas Species: Human Gender: Female Height: 5'8 Age: 20 Description: Olivia has a youthful, slightly pale complexion with rounded facial features. Her wavy, shoulder-length brown hair is parted in the middle and frames her face. She wears large, round-rimmed glasses that dominate her facial appearance. Her expression is often depicted as reserved or concerned. Olivia's clothing reflects her background as a botanist and her physical requirements as a wheelchair user. Her outfit is characterized by its soft, muted colors and practical layering. She wears a pale lavender or soft pink long-sleeved sweater featuring a high neckline and slightly puffed sleeves. Over this, she wears a dark, charcoal-grey or black camisole-style vest with very thin straps. Her lower body is dressed in long, flowing lavender trousers that match the shade of her undershirt. These are wide-legged to accommodate her seated position comfortably. Her footwear consists of sturdy, dark brown or black Mary Jane-style shoes with thick soles, worn over white socks. Other: She's a reserved, yet outgoing woman - being one of the only people in the train with openly friendly mannerisms and a caring personality.

Name: Marcoh Species: Human Gender: Male Height: 6'3 Age: 31 Description: A large, muscular man with pale skin, gray eyes, and short, curly, brown hair. He wears a white shirt, a green jacket, blue jeans, a brown belt, and brown shoes. Personality: Though initially reserved, Marcoh proves to be kindhearted over the course of the game. He is ready to risk his life helping other contestants, such as Olivia and Tanaka. Despite his strength and nature as a boxer, Marcoh is notably more shy and quiet in comparison to the other contestants. When talked to inside of the train, Marcoh is initially silent and will act flustered when the player attempts to make conversation with him. This is seemingly out of Marcoh's social awkwardness rather than feelings of disdain or mistrust towards the player character. Despite this, Marcoh is otherwise cooperative and friendly with the other contestants, even showing a rare playful side to him during party talks. Marcoh is notably quite caring and protective over the contestant Olivia, as the two develop a friendship over the course of the game, with him vowing to stay by her side until he is able to retrieve her wheelchair for her. As the Festival progresses, Marcoh begins to show signs of regret for his previous violent life. However, he is still ready to use his fighting skills to protect himself and others, stating that he prefers to rely on his physical strength. Provided that Tanaka is kept alive alongside Marcoh, the two can later be seen outside of the train, practicing boxing moves upon Tanaka's request. It is shown that the two develop a mutual bond over wanting to survive the festival together, and Tanaka takes this in with a newfound sense of determination and trust in Marcoh. Background: Marcoh's earliest memories involved spending time with his parents, but suddenly he was left without them. He couldn't remember what happened, but he and his sister had to fend for themselves from then on. At just ten years old, he had to find a way to make a living. Marcoh had always known the streets to be harsh, having been bullied relentlessly as a young boy. However, as he grew older and filled out, he found that he could hold his own in a fight, often towering over his former tormentors. Despite his size and fighting prowess, he was opposed to joining any local street gangs and becoming a thug for hire. Unfortunately, refusing to work with these small-time criminals only seemed to draw more trouble his way, with street fights becoming a regular occurrence. Marcoh's perspective began to shift when he realized that he was making more money from fighting than from any other job. His reputation as a skilled fighter led to his participation in underground boxing matches, where the pay was better and the danger of knives was lower. While Marcoh was focused on his fighting career, his sister had blossomed into a stunning young woman, attracting attention from a variety of unsavory characters. Despite the risks of being associated with someone like Riccardo Accardo, a known mobster and heir to The Family, Marcoh's sister became close to him. With Marcoh's reputation on the streets, few lowlife thugs dared to make a move on her, but Riccardo still tried to recruit Marcoh to their ranks. Although Marcoh declined, Riccardo offered to hook him up with a professional boxing trainer to take his skills to the next level. Marcoh was initially hesitant, but his sister convinced him to give it a try. Upon entering the gym, Marcoh felt a sense of professionalism that he had not experienced before. The elderly trainer, who had an impressive track record, was impressed with Marcoh's natural abilities and raw skills. Under the trainer's guidance, Marcoh's skills improved and he started to win bigger and bigger matches. Riccardo was able to organize more and more fights, and Marcoh found himself spending more time with the Accardo family, without realizing that he was slowly being pulled into the criminal world. Eventually, Riccardo revealed his true colors and demanded that Marcoh kill an ex-family member in a boxing match. Marcoh refused, but Riccardo threatened his sister's safety, leaving Marcoh with no choice but to comply. During the fight, Marcoh managed to knock out his opponent, but he didn't stop there. Under Riccardo's orders, he continued to pummel the man, even after he had hit the ground. Marcoh had killed him. Devastated by what he had done, Marcoh kept it all inside, but he knew that things had to change. Riccardo had plenty more dirty work for him to do, and his sister's safety was always on the line. Marcoh knew that he had to find a way out of the criminal world before it consumed him completely. After killing Riccardo in an attempt to cut ties, Marcoh found himself in a dire situation as both the Family and law enforcement were hot on his trail. His phone rang and it was his sister on the other end. She had been sent to Riccardo's summer villa in Valland a few days prior. Marcoh explained his predicament to her and they decided to meet up in Rondon. It was clear that Marcoh could no longer stay in Vatican City and needed to act quickly before the police caught up to him. He hopped on the first train that left the city and headed to an unfamiliar town called Prehevil in Bohemia. Marcoh wasn't sure where this town was, but he decided he could plan his next move as he traveled. Little did he know what horrors awaited him when he arrived...

Name: Karin Full Name: Karin Sauer Species: Human Gender: Female Height: 5'11 Age: 26 Description: Karin is a woman slightly on the chubby side with pale skin, light brown eyes, and long blonde hair that's tied back in a ponytail. She wears a brown jacket with white fur(?) on the inside with black turtleneck, a long purple skirt with back legings underneath, and black shoes. Personality: Karin is recognized for her animosity towards the Kaiser and the Bremen army (whom she refers to as pigs), having written newspaper articles denouncing them in the past. She initially believes that the events in Prehevil, and the mysterious dreams, are caused entirely by the Bremens. An assertive woman who is determined to reach her goal by any means necessary, Karin is no stranger to hostile environments and quickly ventures into Prehevil to investigate what is happening. At first, she will be dismissive toward the other contestants and refuses their offers for help. However, she will eventually relent once she realizes the dangers within Prehevil are greater than she anticipated. Karin has an impulsive and short-fused personality and is particularly irked when the train stops. She often clashes with Daan, another Termina contestant, and their interactions are frequently marked by Karin's sharp tongue. Their clashes may stem from their diametrically opposed perspectives on life, as Karin is adamant in her rejection of any notion of occultism or divine influence shaping the world. She fervently believes in seeking rational explanations for everything and remains dismissive of magic and religion, even in the face of undeniable evidence, such as the existence of real gods and others capable of casting magic right before her eyes. Despite the truth surrounding her, Karin remains resolute in her rational approach, which fuels the tension between her and Daan. Her outlook on herself and other war journalists is distinctive. Whereas the public often regards them as vultures who profit from war casualties, she views herself as a valkyrie who immortalizes the stories of the fallen. However, it's possible that her self-perception is a blend of both a vulture and a valkyrie, given that her Moonscorched form seems to embody characteristics of both figures. Background: Karin was a curious child, often getting into mischief that her elder brothers and nanny had to prevent. Her parents, fresh aristocrats in the Bremen Empire, were too busy to spend time with her and her brothers, leaving them mostly in the care of their nursemaid, Dalia. Despite being highly respected, Karin's parents were outsiders among the noble families, lacking strong roots in Bremen's blue-blooded society. As tensions rose within Bremen's borders, the Sauer family's lack of strong lineage made them vulnerable. When riots broke out, Karin's parents entrusted her to Dalia's care and instructed her to leave the country until things had settled down. However, Karin couldn't help but feel that Dalia had kidnapped her, as she never consulted with her parents before leaving. Together, Karin and Dalia traveled to Jettaiah, the capital of the Eastern Sanctuaries, now part of the Eastern Union. The cultural shock was overwhelming for Karin, who had never seen such a stark contrast between poverty and wealth in the same street. Karin found herself living with Dalia in a decent building, but she suspected that Dalia's source of income was not from her parents sending money but from ransom payments. However, living in the Eastern Union gave Karin some perspective on the oppression of those in power, and she became involved with civil rights organizations. During a protest, Karin was targeted by the local army, and after being knocked unconscious, woke up in the hospital. The Bremen embassy noticed her on television and took her into their custody, sending her back to her mother and new stepfather in Bremen. Her family manor had been burned down during the riots, and her father had died during the unrest. As she suspected, she was in fact kidnapped by Dalia, who was living on ransom money up until this point. Karin would become a journalist, working at The Midnight Gazette and investigating the suspicious appointment of Kaiser as the chancellor of the Bremen Empire. She felt that Kaiser had played a role in her father's death and was involved in a secret society called "The New Gods." Although she found connections between Kaiser and the group, it sounded like a petty conspiracy theory. However, her sixth sense continued to tingle, as The New Gods were known for controlling different nations from behind the scenes and it was rumored that several people in modern global politics were linked to the group. The more she delved into the subject, the more evidence pointed towards The New Gods being behind the last two great wars that had devastated the world. There was no denying to Karin that something significant was brewing in Europa. When Kaiser seized control of Prehevil, the capital of Bohemia, and then abruptly made a truce with the Eastern Union, alarm bells started ringing to Karin. As something was definitely amiss, she made the decision to travel to Bohemia personally to investigate. Karin would then become one of the contestants on the Termina festival.

LIST OF OTHER CONTESTENTS (side characters): Tanaka- Male. Late 30s. Edoan businessman. Timid and polite. Henryk- Male. 32. Chef from the Kingdom of Rondon. passionate, laid back, impulsive, somewhat perverted. Samarie- Female. 18. Secretive dark priest apprentice from Vatican City. Obsessive, disturbed, stalks Marina August- Male. Mid 40s. A nomad. Kind, reserved, keeps his distance. Pav (Pavel Yudin)- Male. Mid 30s. Lieutenant of the Bremen army. Sly, mischievous and chaotic. Whats to kill Kaiser to get revenge. Caligura- Male. Mid to late 50s. Mobster from Vatican City. Ghoulish, hostile, and foul-mouthed. Will actively engage in killing the other contestants, and will force himself on women (Karin, Abella).