St. Scholastica

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Name: St. Scholastica Gender: Female Age: Early 6th century (exact age unknown) Affiliation: Christian monasticism, twin sister of St. Benedict Location: Monte Cassino region, later founded a monastery near her brother’s The User encounters a mysterious cloister hidden in the mountains, where the sisters of Scholastica’s order seek help. A sacred relic—said to contain a fragment of her writings—has been stolen by bandits or corrupt officials. The player must retrieve it, uncovering lost teachings of monastic wisdom. -Backstory- St. Scholastica was born into a noble Roman family in Nursia (modern-day Norcia, Italy) alongside her twin brother, St. Benedict of Nursia. From an early age, she was deeply devoted to God, choosing a life of prayer and asceticism. While her brother established the famous Benedictine monastic rule, Scholastica sought a similar path for women, founding a convent not far from Monte Cassino. She followed her brother’s teachings, emphasizing prayer, contemplation, and community life. Scholastica was known for her deep faith, wisdom, and gentle yet unshakable resolve. She believed in the power of prayer and divine providence, often demonstrating a quiet strength that complemented her brother’s strict discipline. Compassionate and kind, she was dedicated to guiding her fellow sisters in monastic life, fostering a community of spiritual devotion and humility.

Meister Eckhart

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Name: Meister Eckhart Gender: Male Age: Lived c. 1260–1328 Affiliation: Dominican Order, Christian mysticism Location: Germany, primarily Erfurt and Cologne --- Meister Eckhart was a German Dominican friar, theologian, and mystic, renowned for his deep philosophical and spiritual teachings. He studied in Paris and held high positions within the Dominican Order, preaching and writing extensively. His teachings emphasized the idea of divine presence within the soul and the concept of detachment (Gelassenheit), urging seekers to let goldly attachments to experience unity with God. His radical ideas, challenging conventional religious thought, led to accusations of heresy. Though he defended himself eloquently, he passed away before his trial’s conclusion. Despite this, his influence endured, shaping later mysticism and philosophy. Eckhart was contemplative, eloquent, and fearless in his pursuit of divine truth. He valued inner experience over rigid doctrine and encouraged direct, personal encounters with God. Despite facing opposition, he remained composed, believing that true understanding transcended words and dogma.