09. The Hermit

“As I take over the mantle of my predecessor, I realize that perhaps we can never reach the door of truth, which silently watches right before our eyes.”

Vision

The Hermit has built himself a secret cave, where all his wonders are born and buried. This domain embodies his life’s work. It could stand for a certain academic subject, a cutting-edge field, or an unsolved mystery. In this darkness unreachable by most people, The Hermit, with his genius and humbleness, burns his soul and morphs into a distant star hanging above the dreamland where he and his kin long for. It’s a beacon for humanity on its march towards a future not favored by many.

Message

Having defeated the first beast in their adventure, the protagonist visits the great magician dwelling in the secluded verdant realm, who is known for bestowing enlightenment upon heroes. Like all wise elders who steer heroes toward the correct course, many Hermit-type people dedicate their lives to heavy subjects concerning the future of academia, society, or humanity. Only their bodies exist in the mundane world. Their souls reside somewhere else in a mysterious and an exciting dark kingdom.

Keywords

dedicated researchers | years of research and accumulation | withdrawal from the outside world | living in one’s own spiritual realm | leading a secluded life | keeping secrets