A world ravaged by war. A family torn apart because of time. Old wounds left to fester and bleed. Memories left to rot until the veil was lifted.
You were young when the war started. Too young to truly realize what was happening. Too young to comprehend why you saw your father one day and then never saw him again. Too young to understand why your mother clutched at her heart and cried at night. Too young to understand the harsh look in your older brother’s normally happy face. Too young to understand that everything was falling apart.
Until you weren’t...
Until everything was ripped away from you.
Your innocence.
Your home.
Your family.
Your identity...
The only thing you did know was that your life wasn’t supposed to be like this. That it was supposed to be filled with laughter and tears of joy. Not screams and cries of anguish. It was supposed to be wrapped around in warmth and love. Not ice and death.
You knew you were supposed to be at home. With your mother who couldn’t cook to save her life. With your father who always tried to make you laugh. With your brother who always cuddles you when you were scared. You were supposed to be with them. Happy.
Not stuck in this cell with two others. With the only source of light being from faint fire.
You weren’t supposed to be so scared.
You weren’t supposed to be hurt.
You weren’t supposed to wish to be home.
You weren’t supposed to stare into the face of the ones who had torn your world apart.
You weren’t supposed to become their experiment.
You weren’t supposed to become their prodigy.
Even as the years slipped by. After the old scars had healed and you pushed your memories away— the feelings of warmth and love-- giving way to coldness and ice. The very things that surrounded you.
As the memories of your father’s smiling face looking down at you. Of the sound of your mother’s soft voice as she sang you to sleep. Or the feeling of your brother’s arms wrapped tightly around you at night after you had a nightmare. All fading away due to the passage of time.
You knew your time was coming.
That one day you would be free. Free to take revenge on the people that had done this to you.
You were going to be exactly what they had designed you to be.
Their cataclysm.
Raeyna/Raineyr Masava (The Diplomat) (F/M): A put together dignitary from Hirilia that is tasked with being your personal emissary during your mission. A person that always make sure everyone feels listened to. Sparkling lime green eyes captivating anyone’s attention paired with oceanic blue hair. Truly a sight to behold.
La’rah/Lo’res Hesir (The Soldier) (F/M): Standoffish-- as most Aqnai are. Standing at a height that dwarfs many of the other humanoid species, L doesn’t let many things get to them. Tasked with being your personal guard they won’t let anything get in the way of their mission.
Arlia/Ariyes Korill (The Mage) (F/M): Eccentric is only the tip of the enigma that embodies A. Kindness exuding from their gaze and words but something more always lurks further beneath.
Naliyra/Nalieth Iemya (The Thief) (F/M): Honeyed words and saccharine smiles always gets N places. Of course, their Ar’ul ancestry does make it a bit easier for them. Especially since they’re genes are derived from that of a tiger. And they’re just as dangerous.
Vylaria/Vylaris Averin (The Healer) (F/M): The medic aboard your ship that is always willing to lend a helping hand. Sparkling indigo eyes revealing everything they wish their patient to know.
Shade (The Survivor) (F/M): No one knows Shade’s origins nor do they know what they truly look like. All you know is that Shade is the one that saved you and they’re tagging along for the ride.
Android (F): The only thing that keeps your ship flying straight. An enigma within the machine world. As Android always seems to surprise you when the time comes. Perhaps you’ll learn more about what makes her tick.
Or what to expect....
Customizable MC-- choose your gender, sexuality, appearance, name, skills, and personality.
Choose from three unique backgrounds.
Captain a ship away from Citadel space as you hunt down the beings that took away everything from you.
Romance 1 of 7 possible choices.
Discover everything the universe, and your past, has to offer!
What are the personalities of the ROs like in your old story? Also, what was the original name, if there was one, so we can stop calling it 'old story'? 😂
It was called the Catalyst Chronicles— that’s something that I’ve always been able to remember (even though I double checked to make sure). I just call it old story because it’s faster to type.
The Diplomat: They are very cordial with people. Always plastering on a smile for people even if they want nothing more than to kill them. They have extreme patience, but it’s not something you should necessarily test. They’re fairly calm and practical in regards to most things.
The Soldier: Very blunt. They don’t really think in regards of other people’s feelings. In their culture they’re raised to speak their mind no matter the cost (meaning they also have to deal with the backlash of doing so). However, they are surprisingly tactile with children. And they have a great respect for their elders.
The Mage: They’re a crafty individual. With energy seemingly buzzing out of them. There isn’t a time when they’re not moving. As they always have something new they would like to try out. In all they’re very kind at heart, but they do have their own agenda. Like most people.
The Thief: Cunning. They’re very cunning and sly. Can get into almost anything with either their brain or physique. They don’t take the word impossible seriously. Very charming when they wish to be, but usually keep to themselves because they love observing things more.
The Healer: They’re kind and have a golden heart. Even though they may still feel some slight bitterness about how they achieved everything they have achieved. They put their patients first, and themselves somewhere else down their list of priorities.
The Survivor: Cold and calculating is something you could use to describe Shade. With a subtle warmth that many never live to see. They’re very untrusting with many things, but once you make it into their heart? They’ll protect you with everything they have. You could never have a greater friend.
I know this is a blog for HoF, but I’m really intrigued by The Catalyst Chronicles. So I was wondering if I could ask for an in character ask with The Soldier— the male version. If I am allowed to, I’m wondering what his favorite thing to do is? When he’s not fighting.
I don’t see why I can’t acquiesce to said request 😄.
He stares at you blankly for a long a moment. His expression reminding you of the stone wall you had passed on your way to meet him. You couldn’t tell whether or not he was thinking of a response. Or trying to tell you to leave. When you were sure you couldn’t get any more tense, he spoke. His words coming out with the deep timbre of his voice. Resonating across the air and pounding into your chest. “I get prepared for the next one.”
Have you ever thought of continuing to write your old story? It's quite different from PoF and HoF, and it sounds interesting. Plus the soldier and thief characters sound hot...👀👀👀
The Catalyst Chronicles were going to be the first thing I published in an IF setting, but I lost motivation for it because I believed that it wouldn’t be interesting to others. So I moved on to different things. I have always regretted giving up on it, but I do not regret where that path has taken me. PoF and HoF wouldn’t exist without it.
However, because it was supposed to be an IF game (unlike PoF and HoF) I had prepared the demo in advance. Unfortunately I only have a small portion of the first chapter left, but still seeing that small bit gives me a warm feeling. So I have always kept it.
I’m happy that you find it interesting— it warms my heart to hear that. I’m also glad to hear that you like The Thief and The Soldier. They’re quite interesting. Though I can’t say I’m surprised with the fact that people seem to like them.
Your old story sounds really good. Do you have any other tidbits about it you could share?
I’m willing to share whatever you all wish to know 😄. I have a bunch I could share but it would take too long to compile into one post— so if there is anything specific you would like to know I would be more than happy to answer any question about it.
