Story

Jasser is a wandering scholar, inventor, survivalist, and sharpshooter — a man defined by curiosity, independence, and quiet brilliance. With no allegiance to any faction, he travels the frozen world alone, armed with knowledge, determination, and a deep desire to heal a broken planet. He has seen more of the post-Chill world than most people see in a lifetime, always chasing a scientific truth that might end the Great Chill once and for all.

His encyclopedic mind and survival instincts make him a valuable asset to both the Dawn Alliance and Phaethon. Each faction has approached him, eager to harness his talents. And while Jasser’s ideals lean toward the humanitarian side of the Alliance, he refuses to be bound by anyone. He shares knowledge freely but never compromises his independence — a trait that earns him both admiration and distrust in equal measure.

Jasser’s legendary calm under pressure was forged during a harrowing expedition through the Tundra. After a brutal snowstorm decimated his team’s chances of survival, Jasser led the wounded to an abandoned shelter, navigating alone through deadly terrain. But their struggles weren’t over — a pack of ravenous beasts attacked, and Jasser held them off with little more than a rifle, a hunting knife, and unshakable nerve. His unflinching courage in those dark hours earned him the nickname “Fortress Jasser.”

His upbringing in a town that preserved one of the last great libraries gifted Jasser with more than just knowledge. The songs, stories, and philosophies of the old world shaped his perspective, teaching him to value reason over reaction, and truth over power. He spent countless nights poring over ancient texts, learning not only about science and survival, but about what the world used to be — and what it could become again.

Jasser’s skepticism of Phaethon stems from its cold authoritarianism, despite their shared goal of restoring the planet. He cannot forget the atrocities they’ve committed in pursuit of control. And while the Dawn Alliance offers a more compassionate path, Jasser finds their emotional idealism at times naïve. If forced to choose, he would lean toward the Alliance, but never without scrutiny.

Now, Jasser continues his journey across the frozen wastes — seeking forgotten knowledge, testing old technologies, and following clues buried in the past. He believes the Earth itself might hold the key to its healing, perhaps even as a sentient force altered by some ancient disruption. Guided by intellect and intuition, Jasser refuses to give up hope that there’s still a way to reverse the Chill… and that the answer lies not in war, but in understanding.