Absolution
An Experiment in Immersive Storytelling
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Behind the Scenes:
Character Chart for Amon Nagi
Role
Values
- Nothing is more important than uncovering the truth.
- Nothing is more important than protecting innocent people.
Ambition
- To uncover the mysteries of the past.
Goal
- To help Zarina unravel her family's past and protect her from harm.
Conflict
- Amon is torn between living a quiet life as a researcher and putting the historical information he uncovers to use.
Epiphany
- Amon learns that some knowledge can be dangerous and that he should exercise caution for the sake of his own personal safety.
Backstory
- Amon is a 29-year-old grad student pursuing a Master’s degree in History from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. While growing up, he moved around and has working knowledge or fluency of a few languages, including English.
Story Summary
- Amon finds an Italian journal written by Deacon Giovanni Rosiello in the 17th century. He thinks it is an important historical discovery and finds and contacts a descendant of Giovanni, Zarina Rosiello, to inform her of the exciting discovery. While working on his translations, he uncovers a bizarre encounter between Deacon Rosiello and a strange woman. After a tip from Delilah, Amon and Zarina discover a pattern of mayhem centered around the Rosiellos. They discover that the strange woman encountered by Deacon Rosiello placed a bloodline curse on the family so that Giovanni and certain descendants would become werewolves. He puts his own safety in jeopardy while helping Zarina uncover the truth and break the curse.
Notes
- Amon's name is Egyptian in origin. Amon means "hidden one" and Nagi means "close friend".