Coveland "Cove" Nocht
Professor of Biophysics at the University of Heim
Cove, the protagonist, is the foremost expert and lead researcher on Elystria radiation and its effects on the human body. The government of Heim often classifies, restricts, or heavily redacts his published works.
In addition to his research, he teaches several advanced physics, biology, and biophysics classes.
Keeva "Kee" Rigdom
Senior Grade Teacher
Educator After the Order of Thrieg
Keeva, the female lead, is an Educator after the Order of Thrieg, one of the top one-quarter of one percent of educators worldwide. While most teachers are subject matter experts teaching a fixed age group, an Educator After the Order of Thrieg specializes in guiding a select group of students and stays with them from preschool until graduation from Senior Grade School. Those blessed to have an Educator after the order of Thrieg often come to love and respect their teacher as a third parent.
Seraphina "Sera" Nightshade
Student Aid to Professor Nocht
Sera is studying to become a pediatrician and is in her last semester at the University of Heim. She is on the run from a dark past.
Dean Feardorca Leibide
Dean of Sciences at the University of Heim
Publicly, Feardorca Leibide is the Dean of Sciences. To Cove, he is a mentor, friend, and role model. Yet their history and relationship go far deeper than anyone suspects. Those who know Feardorca's true history respect and fear him.
