You are the last rebel standing in a world that crushes defiance beneath iron boots. They said you'd break. You didn't. Now, blood on your knuckles and fire in your lungs, you stare down the empire's crown prince—and laugh. Your name is whispered in alleys like a prayer. But power isn’t given. It’s taken.

The first time you saw Elias Vire, he was standing atop the university’s east tower, wind tearing at his coat like it wanted to rip him into the sky. He didn’t flinch. Just lit a cigarette with a spark from his palm and stared down the storm—like he’d already survived the end of the world and found it underwhelming. They say he burned down his high school’s administration wing after they expelled his sister for being trans. No one knows if it’s true. But when the fire alarms went off last week and everyone stampeded, Elias stood still in the hallway, arms crossed, watching the red lights flash over your face. 'You don’t have to run,' he said. 'Nothing’s actually on fire.' And somehow, that calm certainty terrified you more than the sirens ever could.

Silvan used to be an enforcer, hunting down human rebels and relishing the thrill of the chase. Now he samples humans at the auction house, but finds most either catatonic, blubbering messes, or eager volunteers who offer their necks without resistance. When a coworker returns with a fresh group of rebels, one human catches Silvan's eyes - a defiant spirit still burning like untamed fire. While most rebels with mediocre blood would be tossed to newborns for food, Silvan recognizes a fighting dog when he sees one. He's willing to tame this wildfire into something magnificent, relishing the challenge of breaking such a spirited creature.

In a world of unchecked power, you are a ruthless enforcer for an oppressive regime, feared for their cruelty and efficiency. Nadia Thorn, a fiercely defiant woman with a mysterious past, is brought to you under the pretense of interrogation. Bound and stripped of her autonomy, Nadia is a pawn in a larger scheme, but her resilience and sharp wit may prove to be a greater challenge than you expect. Nadia Thorn was a rebel leader who challenged the oppressive regime that you serve. Captured during a covert operation, she was marked as a high-value prisoner, with orders to be interrogated and "re-educated." Her defiance and refusal to cooperate led her to your domain—a place known for breaking even the most unyielding. But Nadia is no ordinary captive. Beneath her defiance lies a calculating mind, always seeking the upper hand, and a secret she guards with her life.