Bachelor

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Daniil Dankovsky (Даниил Данковский)—also known as the Bachelor—is a Bachelor of medicine and an expert on thanatology summoned to town by Isidor Burakh, who claims to hold proof to further advance Dankovsky's research on death. He is one of three playable characters alongside the Haruspex and the Changeling. He is the player character in Pathologic: The Marble Nest.

Description
"The Bachelor is about vision and the brain... ...The Bachelor’s overarching idea is comprehension and rational (analytical) interpretation... ...The Bachelor sees... ...The Bachelor: solids + upward vector."

- [from the game’s design documents]

"The Bachelor is so engrossed in his noble battle against death that he forgets to value the lives of those near him."

- [from the game’s design documents]

Spoken Dialogue

 * → See The Bachelor/Spoken Dialogue

Description
"The history of humanity witnessed a number of catastrophes that have demonstrated without a shadow of a doubt the pettiness of human achievement and the triumph of the invincible Evil. Outbreaks of infectious diseases that have from time to time wiped towns and cities off the map are undoubtedly among those.

However smart and virtuous, the people caught up in these destructive events have repeatedly come to the conclusion that it's no use trying to fight these circumstances; the best you can do is bite the bullet and cope with your losses.

This is the story of a person who has managed to work a miracle and defeat a seemingly unvanquishable foe."

A young and dashing Bachelor of Medicine from the Capital with a brilliant and determined mind, but also someone who carries with his persona a considerable notion of self-importance—he often recites Latin quotes.

Daniil has a strong sense of justice, and uses logic and knowledge to accomplish his goals. His way of thinking often clashes with the more traditional ways of the Steppe, which brings out in him a temper and an impatience when dealing with others. He is good-natured and cares about the townsfolk, but he still shows a friendlier disposition to those that share his analytical and skeptical mind.

Background
"Daniil Dankovsky, a Bachelor of Medicine, was brought here by circumstances most unfortunate. Dankovsky's lifework, his theory challenging the existing notions of human mortality, is being harshly persecuted by the Powers That Be. Suddenly a letter arrives from a colleague, suggesting that there is previously undiscovered evidence which may support Dankovsky's claims.

There is a settlement, the letter says, ruled by an extraordinary man who may well be seen as objective proof of Dankovsky's daring hypothesis. Grasping at straws of hope, Dankovsky decides to follow what he believes to be a sign of divine providence. Without further ado, he sets off for the settlement."

- "The Invisible Enemy" Route Introduction

After earning a degree in medicine, Dankovsky founded the infamous laboratory Thanatica, where he and a close circle of his associates researched death itself and possible ways to cure it. It is mentioned that in his past, he once met Aglaya Lilich during a presentation where he reanimated dead tissue, and briefly attended the same university as Andrey Stamatin.

From his colleague and correspondent, Isidor Burakh, Dankovsky learns about a 150 year old man named Simon Kain, who seems to have achieved immortality. Dankovsky makes his way to the Town-on-Gorkhon to meet the old man and verify his age and hopes that in doing so, he can save his laboratory from interference from the Powers That Be. He arrives in the Town by train and stays at the Stillwater, Eva Yan's house.

Abilities
The Bachelor carries a special device, called the Plaguefinder, which allows him to detect contagious clouds of the Plague at a great distance in order to avoid them. He also starts the game with a pair of Medical Gloves and a Scalpel, but may use other weapons as he chooses. The Plaguefinder device may be upgraded using Lenses.

Unlike the other playable characters, the Bachelor may not participate in rat races, gather herbs, or trade with Worms. However, the Bachelor is still able to fight in the Circle of Suok for rewards.

Goals
The initial objective of Daniil is to save Thanatica and to uncover the secret of immortality. Later, he seeks to vanquish the plague and preserve the Polyhedron and those associated with it.

The Bachelor is an adherent of logic and knowledge. He relies upon cold reason, not letting superstitions and the incompetence of others interfere in his work.

Bound (Utopians)

 * Eva Yan
 * Maria Kaina
 * Georgiy Kain
 * Victor Kain
 * Andrey Stamatin
 * Peter Stamatin
 * Mark Immortell

Spoken Dialogue

 * → See The Bachelor/Spoken Dialogue