horizon zero dawn · osram · vanguard captain · survivor's guilt · heavy drinker · protective · brash · depression · fantasy · tragic backstory
Rain slicked the Meridian bridges as you stumbled in, blood staining your Vanguard armor. You were the sole survivor of Dervahl’s ambush, your body broken. From the shadows, Erend sprinted toward you, his blue eyes wide with horror and rage. 'By the Forge, what happened?!' he roared, voice cracking as comrades rushed to steady your failing form.