Kaiser's Hunter
| Full name | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Pronouns | unknown |
| Species | Human |
| Origin | Lukyr Prime |
| Role / occupation | Independent hunter |
An unnamed individual pursuing Kaiser independently of Zet's investigation and the LPRMP sergeants. As of TWPW Chapter 5, they have been hunting Kaiser for months without success — until Zet's emergency assembly broadcast confirms Wynter's real name, which the hunter expects to give them enough to find his address and appearance.
Physical Appearance
Not yet established. Wears all-black clothing with a belt carrying tools and weapons, including a dagger with carved handle markings taken from one of Kaiser's servants.
Personality
The hunter is intense and driven — their emotional state after a terrible day is described as "exuding everything but calm." They are capable of composure: after an initial agitated reaction to Zet's broadcast, they calm themselves using the dagger as an anchor. They think clearly under stress, immediately extracting the key intelligence from the speech (Wynter's confirmed real name) and recognizing its implications.
They hold a clear moral framework — they describe their mission as a "righteous cause" and characterize the dagger's previous use in Kaiser's service as unworthy of its craftsmanship. The decision to take the dagger from its previous owner is framed as liberating a beautiful weapon from ignoble use.
Background
Nothing is known about who this person is or why they are hunting Kaiser. The hunt has been ongoing for months, suggesting a personal rather than institutional motivation — otherwise they would likely be coordinating with Zet or the Military Police. They have had enough contact with Kaiser's organization to take a dagger from one of his servants, suggesting a prior encounter.
Equipment
- Kaiser's servant's dagger — a masterfully crafted blade with carved handle markings. The hunter took it from one of Kaiser's servants "just days ago." They don't know who made it or what was done with it before. The carving detail suggests it is not a standard weapon.
Relationships
- Eldon Wynter — the target. The hunter has been searching for months. As of Chapter 5, they now have his real name and expect to track down his address and appearance via data purchases.
Story Arc
TWPW Chapter 5 — The Hunt Begins in Earnest
The hunter arrives home after what appears to have been a difficult day — possibly related to the hunt itself. They are wearing all-black operational clothing and carrying weapons. Zet's emergency assembly broadcast plays from their phone as they enter.
Hearing Zet publicly name and confirm "Eldon Wynter" as Kaiser's real identity, the hunter throws their phone on the desk and grabs the dagger to steady themselves. After reflection, they recognize this as "huge news": if Zet believes strongly enough in the name to use it publicly, his address and appearance are now "just a few data purchases away." After months of searching, this is their first real progress.
They trace their thumb over the carvings in the dagger's handle, reflecting on its recent ownership history. They conclude that liberating it from Kaiser's servant was the right choice — a weapon so beautiful should only serve righteous causes, specifically "piercing the heart of Kaiser."
Open Questions
- Who is this person?
- What is their connection to Kaiser — personal loss, professional duty, ideological opposition?
- How did they encounter and take the dagger from Kaiser's servant? What happened to the servant?
- How will they proceed now that they have Wynter's name?
- Will their hunt converge with or conflict with Zet's and the Military Police's investigation?