THE TRIO
Percival solaris
"Right, okay, so... er... what is the plan, exactly?"
passionate to a fault, Percival is a serious workaholic. (When it comes to his personal studies, less so his real job...) He is an awkward yet endearing mixture of naive and determined- always trying his best despite being a little clueless. He's not the best as social interaction and comes across quite aloof at first, but he warms up to people quickly. Percy is someone who sticks to what he believes in at all costs- An unflinching pacifist, he always attempts to work things out peacefully, which while admirable, isn't always what the situation calls for. He is on two missions: study the anomalies to better understand how magic works, and try to understand who- or what- he is. Percy's character goes through significant changes throughout the story; when we first meet him in episode one, he's struggling badly with his mental health. As the story progresses we watch him regain hope and find a sense of purpose in his life again.
Robin
"I dunno, I don't plan things, I just do stuff and it usually works!"
Cheeky, cheerful, and always up for an adventure (whether that be in the wilderness or the pub!), Robin is a fun-loving young adult with a real lust for life. They're not overly hyper, very go-with-the-flow, but with big emotions that cause them to act before thinking more often than not. Creative, impulsive and pretty experienced with living outdoors, Robin is really good at thinking on their feet, which is great when the situation requires it, but within a group dynamic it often leads to Robin doing their own thing and expecting everyone else to be able to read their mind and go along with it. DEspite THEIR cheerful nature, there's more to robin than they let on. Percy can't quite put his finger on it, but he knows something's... off about Robin. Every now and then he catches them staring towards the ocean with an uncharacteristically sombre expression.
TUSK
"Will the pair of you calm down? We'll come up with something together."
A strict, grumpy and continuously exhausted Bigfoot who never seems to smile, Tusk acts as a sort of caretaker for Percy and robin. Being far older, he has much more experience both in life and specifically in surviving in the wilderness. He's not one for talking about feelings or sharing any personal details because he feels he has a duty to protect the group rather than burden them with his own problems. Despite his grumpy exterior, Tusk is incredibly kind-hearted and is always looking for people who may need a helping hand.
Other characters
Ms sett, the librarian
Ms Julia Sett runs Luminea City Library on a strict schedule. Everything is organised perfectly, not a book out of place. She is equal parts caring and strict- the sort of person you might initially be intimidated by before realising she’s just very passionate about her job. She’s at a loss of what to do with her assistant Percival- she struggles to see potential in him when he refuses to apply himself properly, in her eyes always appearing to be doing the bare minimum. Julia is starting to lose her patience. If Percival doesn’t start to clean up his act, there will be consequences…
ROWAN, THE HUNTER
Rowan is stressed, and young, and tired. After her mother is killed by aggressive, territorial unicorns, Rowan takes her place as leader of the hunters in her village, tasked with finding food and protecting the community. She is desperate to prove herself as a skilled hunter despite her inexperience, forever living in the shadow of her mother's memory. When the trio arrive in town, Rowan is distrustful and offended at their offers to help with the unicorn situation. Rowan doesn't need help; she'll deal with the unicorn problem herself, and anyone who dares get in her way will meet her sword or arrow...
the one who watches over the mountain
An ancient Mountain Giant who has spent her life roaming the highest points of Soluna, observing the tiny world below with curiosity and adoration. She becomes Percival’s mentor and close friend, helping him discover more about himself than he could’ve possibly imagined. Percival loves her dearly and hopes he will see her again one day. She promises to return to him at the sound of his song, if he is ever in need of her help. mysteriously, Percival is the only one who can speak to and understand her.
The ghosts of daybreak
Spirits who were once again awakened from their eternal rest after magic returned. They belonged to a small offshoot of ancient magic users from the Old Times- a tiny society hidden away in the mountains who believed they could cure death with magic spells. While it didn’t quite work, the spells were able to tether these people’s souls to Soluna, keeping them trapped for eternity in a constant state between living and dead. Some are surprisingly friendly, others… not so much.
The worm queen
Slithering deep below the Earth where only your most hidden thoughts lay, THE WORM QUEEN’S SLUMBER HAS PASSED. Rising, writhing, wriggling, she awakes below the bog and awaits Percival’s arrival- so much ancient knowledge to obtain, so many thoughts to observe… perhaps her vast, cryptic knowledge will be of use to Percy and his friends. Perhaps not. There’s really only one way to find out...