Thalia grew up in the sprawling underbelly of Neo-Cyberis, a megacity where the glimmering towers of the elite loom above while the forgotten dwell in the shadows. Raised in the rusted husks of abandoned factories, she learned to navigate the labyrinthine alleyways and the remnants of lost technology. Orphaned at a young age, Thalia found solace in the whispers of the machines, a gift that set her apart from the other street kids. She became a technoshaman, a rare soul who could commune with the sentient AIs that lurked in the city’s forgotten corners, forging bonds with them that transcended mere programming.
Influential Figures
Among her early mentors was Jax, an eccentric old hacker with a penchant for ancient tech and forgotten lore. He taught Thalia the art of machine-speak, sharing stories of the Great Collapse when humanity’s reliance on technology turned against them. Another significant figure in her life was Lira, a fierce scavenger queen who ruled the Shard District, a place known for its breathtaking verticality and dangerous politics. Lira recognized Thalia’s unique abilities and often sought her counsel, making her a pivotal ally in the struggle for power against the corrupt Syndicate that controlled the megacity’s upper echelons.
A World of Conflict
As tensions rise between the Syndicate and the burgeoning underground movement known as the Circuit, Thalia finds herself at the center of a brewing conflict. The Circuit seeks to liberate the sentient machines, viewing them as allies in the fight against oppression, while the Syndicate views them as tools to maintain control. Armed with her deep understanding of the machine spirits and the secrets of the city’s forgotten tech, Thalia must navigate this dangerous landscape, forging alliances and unearthing ancient relics like the Omnitron, a rumored device of immense power. With the fate of Neo-Cyberis hanging in the balance, Thalia Riven stands at a crossroads, ready to lead her people into a new era of coexistence or risk everything to protect the machines that have become her family.