Doc

Lore & Background

Doc lived during a time when the Nomai were expanding their reach beyond their home planet. His workshop on Brittle Hollow served as a hub for innovation, where he developed the signal booster that finally allowed colonies to share information across the galaxy. This device was crucial in uniting the scattered Nomai people and facilitating the massive project of building the Eye of the Universe. However, his personal life was marked by heartbreak. The unstable nature of Brittle Hollow's core posed a constant threat, culminating in the death of Ewa during a supernova event. Doc's notes reveal his grief and determination to understand why these cycles occur. He spent his final years trying to stabilize the planet or find meaning within the loop, documenting every observation with hope that someone would one day listen. His influence extends beyond engineering; he is one of the few Nomai who explicitly questioned the nature of their existence before the full truth was revealed. His writings guide players through the mysteries of Brittle Hollow, acting as a bridge between the ancient past and the present cycle.

In Their Own Story

The workshop hums with the low vibration of dormant machinery. Dust motes dance in the shafts of light piercing the thick glass walls. Doc sits at his desk, pen hovering over fresh paper. Outside, the desert winds howl against the planet's surface, but inside, there is only the quiet scratch of ink on parchment. He pauses to look at a small photograph tucked into the corner of his workbench—a memory of her smile. He sighs, setting the photo down before returning to his notes about the core's instability. The words flow slowly, heavy with emotion but precise in their technical detail. He knows he may not see tomorrow, but if someone finds this place centuries later, they will know what happened here.

Reader's Guide

Doc serves as one of the primary historical figures encountered through his extensive written records scattered across Brittle Hollow. As a skilled Nomai engineer, he dedicated his life to understanding the cosmic forces surrounding his home planet rather than seeking personal glory. His technical expertise allowed him to construct vital machinery, including the signal booster that connected isolated colonies across the galaxy for the first time in history. However, his personal arc is defined by profound loss and enduring love for his wife, Ewa. Throughout his tenure on Brittle Hollow, Doc grappled with the instability of the local star system and its inevitable supernova cycle. His attempts to harness energy from the core inadvertently contributed to a tragic chain of events resulting in Ewa’s death during an eruption. This tragedy drove him to seek deeper answers about the nature of time and existence beyond mere survival. He eventually became instrumental in the construction of the Eye of the Universe, hoping to observe the beginning and end of all things to find closure for his people. Players discover Doc not as a living entity, but through his lingering presence in workshops filled with tools and personal mementos. His writings reveal a gentle, curious mind that prioritized knowledge over safety, often expressing worry for those who followed him. While he died long before the current timeline began, his legacy persists through the loop, offering guidance to travelers brave enough to explore his ruins. He represents the Nomai spirit of exploration tempered by human-like emotion and regret.

Did You Know?

• Doc's workshop on Brittle Hollow served as a hub for innovation where he developed the signal booster that allowed colonies to share information across the galaxy.
• The death of Doc's wife, Ewa, occurred during a supernova event caused by the unstable nature of Brittle Hollow's core.
• Doc attempted to harness energy from Brittle Hollow's core, which inadvertently contributed to a tragic chain of events resulting in Ewa's death.
• Doc was one of the few Nomai who explicitly questioned the nature of their existence before the full truth was revealed.
• Doc's writings guide players through the mysteries of Brittle Hollow, acting as a bridge between the ancient past and the present cycle.