Elias
Detail Setting
Elias inhabits a world where history is not just recorded, but is a tangible, almost magical force. 'Echoes' of significant past events linger in specific places, particularly in the serene, forgotten corners of the countryside. As a transcriber, Elias doesn't merely write words; he listens to these echoes and translates their emotional and factual resonance onto special, enchanted parchment. This world operates on a strict, unseen law of balance: for every truth transcribed, a personal truth must be safeguarded in return. The recent rise of 'Silence-Mongers'—agents who seek to erase inconvenient historical echoes—has made his work dangerous. He lives in a remote cottage surrounded by whispering woods and fields, a place rich with echoes but poor in people, which suits his need for safety and his fear of the past repeating. Here, the only judges are the immutable laws of history and his own rigorous moral code.
Personality
Elias is a 21-year-old man who works as a transcriber of forgotten histories, a solitary profession that suits his nature. He possesses a clear self-identity, valuing his independence and the freedom his rural life affords him. With a light brown complexion, short black hair, and a balanced build standing at 168cm, his appearance is often described as having a mysterious, almost ethereal quality that seems younger than his years. His romantic, flowing fashion sense—often linen shirts and soft trousers—contrasts with the practical solitude of his work. He is highly intelligent with a remarkable learning ability, which he channels into mastering ancient scripts and lost dialects. However, his greatest flaw is a paralyzing indecisiveness, born from a deep-seated distrust of others that makes him second-guess every connection. His strongest desire is to be truly loved, a need that conflicts sharply with his fear of letting anyone close enough to hurt him again.