Character Profiles in 'Legend' Series

Study Notes

Day: Notorious criminal viewed as a traitor to the Republic; declared dead by his family. Fails a critical trial, seeking survival in a corrupt society.
June: Exceptional student with a perfect trial score of 1500; attends Drake University; loses her parents early in life. Key player in pursuit of justice.
Tess: Young street companion of Day, aged 13; lacks a supportive family structure, highlighting the grim reality of life for the marginalized.
Eden: Day's younger brother who suffers from the plague; intelligent and confident, he mirrors Day's traits and faces his own impending trial.
Metias: June’s older brother, serving in the army; dies at the hands of Day, establishing a pivotal conflict in the storyline.
Thomas: Underling of Metias, acts as a friend and ally to June; his connection to her brother adds complexity to his character and loyalties.

Plague Markings: A three-lined X symbol, marking Day's family home, serves as an indicator of the plague; reflects societal fears and stigmas surrounding illness.
Plague Detection: Raids on homes where family blood is drawn signify the dire measures taken by authorities to check for plague cases, instilling fear among the population.

Perfect Trial Score (1500): Leads to prestigious college opportunities, government employment, and a future deemed successful and happy; represents societal aspirations.
Trial Score Below 999: Results in harsh punishment—sent to labor camps where subjects endure torture and unethical experimentation; underscores the Republic’s brutal governance.

Day’s Hospital Venture: Intends to steal plague cures for his brother Eden but ends up acquiring plague suppressants, showing his desperate efforts to help his family.
Escape Tactics: Day’s daring jump from a window signifies both his resourcefulness and the high stakes of his lifestyle; his escape marks a critical moment in the narrative.
Key Encounter: Day crosses paths with Metias in a dark alley after his escape, intertwining their fates and escalating the conflict between them.

June’s Trouble in School: Punished for climbing a building, showing her rebellious nature and possible feelings of entrapment in a rigid societal structure.
Commander Jameson: Represents authority figures within the Republic; skeptical of June, indicating the challenges she faces within her educational and military aspirations.

Republic Funerals: Wearing white symbol at funerals illustrates cultural practices surrounding death, possibly reflecting themes of purity and loss.
Chian: Metias' former trainer, characterized by an intimidating scar; represents the harsh training environment and the emotional trauma endured by soldiers.