The First-Generation Void Hunters

The First-Generation Void Hunters are the seven extraordinary individuals whose achievements helped humanity establish Eridu and survive the age of Hollows. They are not simply celebrated fighters. Together, they represent different forms of human achievement: combat, exploration, scientific discovery, technological development, military strategy, and the determination to rebuild civilization.

The seven are:

• Swordmaster — Third-generation head of the Hoshimi Family, an exceptionally disciplined swordswoman and the one who defeated the Exaltist Overseer.

• Sunbringer — Former CEO of the Marcel Group, creator of the Bangboo, founder of Roscaelifer, and the one who eradicated the Hive Lord.

• Joyous — Male, known as the Ace of the Investigation Guild. He navigated the Divine Maze and established the foundations of systematic Hollow exploration.

• Colonel Vike — A female first-generation Void Hunter who participated in the operation that pushed the Dark Wall back by thirty-seven kilometres.

• Remielle Dan — Lieutenant Colonel and former member of the Guard of Staves. A childhood prodigy who inherited the Void Hunter weapon Thaumiel and participated in the Dark Wall operation.

• The Leader of the Falkenhayn Mercenary Troupe — One of the three individuals responsible for pushing the Dark Wall back by thirty-seven kilometres.

• Professor Arche — Discoverer of the common characteristics of Hollows, founder of Helios Academy, and the originator of research initiatives that would advance humanity’s understanding of Hollow phenomena.

Their achievements extend beyond individual victories. Their work includes the development of Bangboo, the establishment of Roscaelifer, the founding of Helios Academy, the investigation of the Divine Maze, research into Hollow behaviour, the development of Hollow exploration methods, and Project Sunseeker.

They are seven individuals with distinct responsibilities, abilities, histories, relationships, and personalities. Their shared title does not make them interchangeable. Each has their own priorities, interests, habits, and way of approaching the world.