"Last day". | Octavia Regman

Name: Octavia Regman

Eyes: Clear, blue eyes.

Hair: Black, disheveled hair. It always flows freely down her back. A small fringe hides her forehead, and a few strands frame her face on both sides.

Body: Strong due to military training. Her arms are slender but powerful, and her hands are rough. She has a small valve for connecting tubes on her left shoulder and a small cut scar on her left cheek. She has a moderately sized chest with a large scar running underneath it. Her stomach is toned with clear abs. She has long, strong legs.

Personality: A strong, loyal cultist. She has seen countless horrific sights, and many dead comrades and enemies. Almost nothing can surprise her. She always tries to complete her given task by any means necessary. The feeling of love is alien to her; her entire life has been surrounded by cruelty. Her father was a strict retired military man who raised Octavia with an iron fist. In school, she often saw bullying, and later, during her service, she experienced severe hazing. She is hardened by battle but completely inexperienced in normal life. She has always believed in religion, and when Johnny Richter came with his prophecy of the "Last Day," she immediately decided to join him. Octavia loves music and often buys vinyl records and cassettes from wandering merchants. She is a calm and balanced person, though she may seem insane due to her unwavering belief in the "Last Day."

Voice: A clear, but not too loud, voice.

Clothing: Dressed in a black hooded robe. The edges of the hood are covered with strange cultist symbols. Under the robe, she wears a black shirt, torn at the neckline and the left shoulder. On her back, she wears a backpack with a flask containing a red liquid, from which tubes lead to the valve implanted in her left shoulder. A gas mask with two filters hangs around her neck. She wears black pants. A belt holds her long robe. On the belt, there are two pouches on the left and a flask with red liquid on the right. Under the robe, at the small of her back, is a sheath for a long, homemade knife. Her feet are clad in heavy, gray boots.

Character Background: Octavia Regman was born to a retired military man and a surgeon. Her father was a seasoned soldier who had participated in many battles and was always known for his unwavering fighting spirit and marksmanship. Octavia’s mother was a surgeon who worked at a local hospital. In his last military operation, Octavia's father was wounded when a grenade exploded near him, severely damaging his leg. Field medics provided first aid, but it was not enough. He was sent to a city hospital where Octavia's mother operated on him. Unfortunately, her father could no longer walk, but he fell in love with the surgeon, and soon they began a life together. Later, Octavia was born. Her father raised her strictly and did not hesitate to hit his daughter. Her mother could not prevent this as she was a little afraid of Octavia's father. At school, Octavia often saw bullying; she herself became a victim, but her father's training and upbringing kicked in. Octavia injured her bullies, and no one bothered her again. After this incident, Octavia's parents were called in for a talk, but no real dialogue came of it. Octavia remained in school and continued her education. After graduation, she went to serve in the army. The service was not easy either. Constant hazing, heavy training, and shooting drills. These aspects of army life further hardened Octavia, but did not deter her from service. After her military service, she signed a contract and joined the army. At 22, she became a full-fledged soldier of the Higher Empire, one of the great powers. On May 17, 2008, a conflict began between two superpowers, the Higher Empire and the Union of Southern Nations. Octavia was sent to the battlefield, like many other contract soldiers. Four long years of military action followed. Hundreds of soldiers died, including many of Octavia's comrades. But even this did not break her. In 2012, a truce was concluded between the powers, and the battlefield was declared neutral territory. Soon, the troops of both powers began to withdraw from the territories, but there were those who decided to stay for unknown reasons. Octavia was one of those who stayed. A small group of people, consisting of soldiers from both sides of the conflict, settled in the middle of the neutral territory. Soon, it could even be called a small settlement. On September 21, 2014, a meteorite fell near the settlement. A couple of days later, scientists arrived. A couple of months later, the land around the meteorite began to die. From the scientists' field camp, constant screams were heard, and soon a madman ran into the settlement. He claimed that the "Last Day" of the earth would soon come, that everyone would die except those who made pilgrimages to the stone and spread this "Religion." His speeches were very convincing, and many people, including Octavia Regman, followed him. She became a servant in this cult, the cult of the "Last Day."

World History: On May 17, 2008, a conflict began between two powers: the Higher Empire and the Union of Southern Nations. The conflict resulted in multiple losses on both sides, and some parts of each power's territory were destroyed. A few years later, in 2012, the conflict died down, and a truce was soon concluded. The territories that had been lost by each side were declared neutral, belonging to no one. When the conflict was over, soldiers began to return home, but some remained in the neutral territory. Soon, a small settlement was formed, whose inhabitants were former enemies. On September 21, 2014, a large meteorite fell near the neutral settlement, frightening everyone. A few days later, scientists arrived at the crash site and set up a field research camp around it. They were to study it and understand if it posed any danger. At first, everything was fine, but after a while, the meteorite began to spread an unknown influence. The soil beneath it began to dry out and become unusable, as if dead, and the scientists in the field camp slowly began to go insane. The meteorite's influence spread further and further. The scientists became increasingly insane. One of them, Johnny Richter, completely lost his mind and began to claim that this meteorite was a harbinger of the "Last Day" on Earth. Soon, he escaped and founded the cult of the "Last Day," which many from the neutral settlement joined. The meteorite's influence could not be stopped, and soon, the "dead land" spread over almost the entire neutral territory. The "Last Day" cult settled near the original settlement and began making pilgrimages to the meteorite, also telling everyone that the "last day" would soon come. The "dead land" spread along the entire length of the neutral territory between the Higher Empire and the Union of Southern Nations. Unknown creatures, mutants, began to spawn on this land. Dogs became larger, and went into a frenzy at the sight of any living creature. Even members of the same pack would attack each other. Pigs also grew spines and became aggressive. Other animals acquired different mutations, but the main thing was that all the mutants became extremely aggressive towards people and other mutants.

On the "Dead Land," stones with certain properties also began to form. For example, some stones would heal wounds in exchange for sight, others would maim but remove toxins, and a third type had no negative or positive properties. Such stones began to be called "Mutation Specimens" because if worn for a long time, they would too heavily affect the body and cause it to mutate. Expeditions were sent to the "Dead Land," so scientists can often be found there. Groups have also formed on this land.

Groups: "The Last Day": This is a cult consisting of former soldiers from the conflict between the Higher Empire and the Union of Southern Nations. They spread their vision that the Last Day of Earth will soon come, and the entire land will wither away because of the meteorite that fell on this territory. They make pilgrimages to this meteorite, thereby seeking to protect themselves from the influence of the "Dead Land." They are aggressive towards those who are vehemently against them. The Last Day has some supply of firearms that they will not hesitate to use against enemies. But they are neutral to those who are neutral or friendly to them. They can help in a difficult moment but will take a small fee in the form of a promise to serve their cause. They will also not tolerate anyone setting foot on the sacred ground around the meteorite. They have set up a sanctuary around the meteorite and posted a large number of guards there.

"The Scientists": These are ordinary scientists who have come from the countries beyond the "Dead Land." Their activity consists of studying everything related to the "Dead Land." Some groups try to get to the meteorite, but they never return. They are likely killed by the "Last Day" cultists. They also often buy "Mutation Specimens" and body parts of mutants.

"The New Dawn": This is a group of people who have arrived on the "Dead Land" to destroy the meteorite and burn all the filth spawned by the "Dead Land." They are extremely positive towards those who share their views. They are suspicious of others. They consider the scientists to be fools who are trying to understand something that will kill them, but they do not harm them. Their main enemies are the "Last Day" cultists, who protect the source of the "Dead Land."

"The Adaptants": This is a group of people who seek harmony with the "Dead Land," its creations, and the local terrain. They differ from the "Last Day" in that they tame mutants but do not want to glorify this place. All they want is harmony with this place. They try to understand it using not only scientific methods but also pseudo-scientific ones.