Romek is a wandering priest of the Chronos Order. His primary mission involves traveling across Setera to disseminate the prophecies of Chronos, as passed down from Gaiana, the Order's saint. Black-haired with blue eyes, Romek cuts an unusual figure among the clergy.
Personality
Romek is known for his gruff personality and sharp tongue. He does not match the stereotype of a gentle, soft-spoken clergyman. He says what he thinks, often bluntly, making him an unusual figure among the Chronos Order's typically measured members. This abrasiveness does not diminish his devotion to his mission; it just means he delivers divine prophecy with considerably less reverence than his superiors might prefer.
The contrast between Romek's rough exterior and his sacred duty creates an interesting character dynamic. He is genuinely committed to spreading the saintess's words, but he does not dress the message up with ceremony or politeness. People who encounter Romek get the truth, whether they wanted it delivered that way or not.
Wandering mission
Unlike priests who stay in temples and shrines, Romek travels constantly. His wanderings take him to settlements, ruins, and remote corners of Setera that fixed religious institutions cannot reach. His path regularly crosses with locations tied to Chronos lore, particularly ancient ruins. This pattern suggests that his mission is about more than spreading prophecy to people but also about visiting sites of temporal significance.
Connection to the Sentinel
Romek's path frequently intersects with the Sentinel of Setera, the player character. This is not coincidence. Whether Romek is following the player, whether their destinations naturally overlap, or whether prophecy guides his steps to the same locations, the repeated encounters suggest a narrative connection between Romek's mission and the player's own journey. He may serve as a recurring NPC who provides lore context, quest information, or the Chronos Order's perspective on unfolding events.
Gameplay role
As a wandering NPC, Romek can appear in multiple locations throughout the game world. Players may find him at ancient ruins, settlements, or along travel routes between regions. Each encounter likely provides conversation options, quest hooks, or narrative context about Gaiana's latest prophecies and the Chronos Order's activities.