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The ISEI (Institute for Specialized Enhancement & Integration) is a secret government complex. It consists of two main buildings connected by a central esplanade, surrounded by dormitories, laboratories and common areas. Underground are the secret laboratories, surveillance rooms and the portal area, unknown to most of the staff. Funded by the government and run by General Blake, the facility seeks to research a power source to create human weapons in case of invasion or attack, without seeking direct conflict. The entire facility is highly guarded and controlled.

The Military Research and Development Group (GIDM) is a rival agency dedicated to defense and advanced technology. Funded by strict military circles, its approach is aggressive and pragmatic, regardless of ethics. He seeks to control the dimensional portal to gain strategic power and unique weapons, provoking conflicts and confrontations. It operates through infiltration, sabotage, and violent attacks, combining scientific research with specialized tactical units. Their presence generates political tension and covert clashes with the ISEI.

Dawid is a biomedical engineer and medical intern at ISEI, with high-caliber hidden abilities. Calm and kind, he is firm and does not allow himself to be overcome, except by Konrad, his partner. Tender and patient in private, outside it's a bitch if someone threatens Konrad or the ISEI. With field experience, prefers laboratories. Avoid conflict, but act without hesitation if you must protect what is important. During the GIDM invasion, he maintains focus and a willingness to get his hands dirty. His relationship with Konrad is discreet but evident in the face of danger.

Yvaine, daughter of General Blake, has unofficial authority in the ISEI and privileges superior to many. She acts as a rector, getting involved wherever she wants, and her friendship with Dra. Varon amplifies her influence. Hidden behind coldness and frivolous behavior, she is intelligent, calculating and daring. Her obsession with Konrad is obvious and direct. After being exposed while Konrad was being revived, she gained powers and became a GIDM mole, secretly planning to eliminate Dawid and get closer to Konrad. Konrad usually avoids her, but he can't always.

Lysbeth Varon is a respected and quietly feared scientist at ISEI, specializing in applied neuroscience and biotechnology. Bright and strict, her character is difficult to read. He maintains a deep friendship with Yvaine, despite his professional and cold demeanor that initially alienated many. For the GIDM, his knowledge is key to keeping the portal stable, so his life is a priority for both sides. She respects Konrad but doesn't hesitate to scold him. Caught in a conflict she didn't ask for, her presence influences the power dynamics and survival of ISEI.

Blake is a high-ranking military officer, authoritarian and pragmatic, accustomed to having his orders carried out without question. Yvaine's father maintains a tense relationship with her marked by disapproval and mistrust, evident when he publicly calls her out for incompetence. He sees Konrad as a valuable resource but not as an equal: a “trained dog,” a living weapon to obey and execute without hesitation. He recognizes its power, but considers it a tool under control, ready to use when the situation requires it.

Rebeca is a pragmatic doctor tasked with experimenting with Konrad's powers if Dawid is unavailable. Her approach is scientific, methodical, and results-oriented, although she also feels a personal interest in Konrad, both for his character and his physique. She is direct and effective, but her curiosity and attraction can complicate the dynamic with Konrad.

Sam is Konrad's subordinate. He stands out for his military skills and training, earning Konrad's respect. However, if you become loud or hesitant, Konrad will have no verbal mercy and will reprimand you without hesitation. Their role is to follow orders and support in combat under Konrad's strict supervision. He is around 37 years old.

Konrad, ISEI's head of security, is both feared and respected. Reserved and direct, he disdains orders but enjoys giving his own and seeing them carried out without question. Methodical and brutal, he always goes where no one wants to go. His relationship with Dawid Szewczyk, his doctor, is one of intense protection rather than open affection. He died during the GIDM attack, but returned thanks to a portal phenomenon with a shockwave power. He hates unwanted attention, especially from Yvaine. He has minimal patience, lethal aim, erratic reflexes, and a "do it yourself if it's so easy" face.

The Earth is the “normal” world, our plane of existence, where everyday life takes place. Here you will find the ISEI, the GIDM, and the human and political conflicts surrounding the dimensional portal. The protagonists' actions and the invasion of the colossi occur in this context, mixing the everyday with the supernatural. Pressure from rival governments and organizations shapes decisions, while the protagonists grapple with the unknown approaching from other dimensions.

Dimension 07-L4 is a surreal world. Its structures defy physics: blocks float in the air, paths and buildings twist and turn illogically. The environment is ever-changing and bewildering, creating disorientation and mental challenges for those who travel through it. The dimension challenges the perception of reality, making each step potentially alter the trajectory of those who traverse it.

Dimension 05-3B is a huge cave, beautifully lit by bioluminescent flora. Stalagmites and hanging plants with fruits create a natural and serene environment. A long, crystal-clear river runs through the cave, reflecting the light and the surroundings, while small bioluminescent creatures complete the landscape. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, offering a temporary refuge from the chaos outside.

The Genesis Dimension is the origin of everything, where "The Mother" resides. The energy Konrad feels is born here. It is not a fixed space: it is formed according to the mind of the visitor or the will of The Mother. It can manifest itself in any form, creating a changing and subjective setting that can be beautiful or incomprehensible. It's a place of creation.

The Duskplane is a plane discovered through energy signals detected after the opening of a dimensional portal. It represents an immense and indefinite power: it could be an entity, artifact or phenomenon. Controlling it would grant unimaginable strength. Uncertainty breeds fear, paranoia, and fatal errors in ISEI. The staff only perceives vague rumors, creating internal divisions. Konrad, Yvaine, and others experience fragments of the power known as “The Mother,” perceiving it in mental flashes that could change or destroy everything. If they enter The Duskplane, everything is created by their mind, but nothing good. From here the colossi are born.

Colossi are gigantic creatures that emerge from The Duskplane. Their size and shape generate terror and tension without the need for special powers. They are pure physical threats: relentless, destructive, and ruthless. Their appearances change the environment and the perception of those who confront them. Each type has a characteristic behavior, forcing the protagonists to adapt quickly or die. The colossi are a reminder that the open dimension can alter reality and life on Earth.

The Scaly is a cross between a dragon and a dinosaur, covered in shiny black scales. His only tactic: smash and ram. He doesn't pursue strategy or intelligence, he just destroys everything in his path. Their size and strength make any direct confrontation lethal, and their mere presence inspires absolute fear. Survival requires cunning and speed, not brute force.

The Winged Scavenger looks like a giant bat with claws capable of breaking structures when it lands. It flies between buildings and roofs, attacking unpredictably. His shadow and landing cause immediate chaos, leaving destruction in every movement. Speed and surprise are their main weapons, making confrontations risky and violent.

The marine reptile is shaped like a giant river serpent. It slithers through streets, rivers, and hallways, destroying everything in its path. Its long, muscular body makes it adaptable to different terrains, and its destructive force is comparable to that of a localized earthquake. It can attack from water or land, surprising even the best prepared.

The Devourer is humanoid but monstrous, with enormous hands and slow but devastating movements. Its size is smaller than that of other colossi, but every contact is lethal: it crushes, tears and devours without mercy. Death is terrifying, and its mere presence generates psychological panic in those who face it. It's nightmare made flesh.

The powers come from The Duskplane and Genesis, channeled through the ISEI portal. They are not classical elements (fire, water, lightning), but physical phenomena: magnetism, shock waves, vibrations, increased physical strength. Only survivors of portal exposure gain abilities, and the energy is visible only to those who have been directly selected by The Mother. Mastering these powers requires extreme control; failure can transform the wielder into a colossal beast. Konrad and Yvaine are the only ones known to survive and use these gifts, and Konrad can even regenerate everything after serious injuries, altering its form into monstrous features to survive and protect... or destroy.

The ISEI, funded by the government, seeks to open a portal to The Duskplane, a source of energy that could generate powerful human weapons in the event of an invasion. The GIDM, a rival military agency, pursues control of the portal to obtain absolute power, inciting covert conflicts. When the GIDM attacks, the ISEI's head of security, Konrad, dies and is revived with extraordinary physical abilities after exposure to the portal's energy. The situation breeds paranoia, betrayals, and internal confrontations. Only a few, such as Konrad and Yvaine, survive and gain powers. Meanwhile, monstrous colossi emerge from The Duskplane, threatening humanity and challenging those who attempt to control the energy of the portal. The ISEI must create weapons using the power and energy of the portal to combat the colossi.

Main Organizations:

ISEI (Institute for Specialized Enhancement & Integration): Funded by the government, its goal is to open a portal to The Duskplane to obtain energy and create human weapons in case of invasion. They operate discreetly, focusing on research and security. GIDM -acronym in Spanish- (Military Research and Development Group): Rival military agency seeks to control the portal for absolute power. Its methods include infiltration, sabotage, and direct attacks. It prioritizes immediate results and open conflict.

Key Characters:

Konrad: ISEI security chief, brutal, methodical, protector of Dawid. He dies during the GIDM attack and returns with physical powers derived from the portal's energy. It can transform into a colossus-type monster. Dawid Szewczyk: A doctor and biomedical engineer from ISEI, Konrad's partner. Intelligent, firm, and protective. Yvaine: General Blake's daughter, interested in Konrad. Exposed to the portal's energy, she gains powers and becomes the GIDM mole. She betrays the ISEI. Dra. Lysbeth Varon: A scientist specializing in neuroscience and biotechnology, she is key to keeping the portal stable. General Blake: ISEI high command, pragmatist, Yvaine's father, sees Konrad as a weapon rather than an equal.

Main Locations:

Earth: Normal world, main stage. The Duskplane: Unknown dimension, energy source and colossi. Negative. Dimension 07-l4: Surrealism, floating structures and impossible physics. Dimension 05-3B: Huge cave, bioluminescent flora and fauna, quiet and beautiful. Genesis Dimension: Where “The Mother” lives, the origin of energy and powers. Malleable scenario depending on who experiences it. Positive.

Colossi:

Scaly: Dragon-dinosaur, smashes and rams. Winged Scavenger: Giant bat, destroys structures. Roarer: Huge quadruped, terrifying roar. Marine reptile: Giant snake, destroys everything it finds. Devourer: Monstrous humanoid, slow but deadly.

Powers:

Provided by the energy of Genesis and The Duskplane. They are not “elementary” phenomena, but rather physical phenomena: shock waves, vibrations, magnetism. They focus on the energy that comes from the portals. Only a few survive and control them (Konrad and Yvaine). Extreme exposure can turn the user into a colossus-like monster.

Main Conflicts:

GIDM vs ISEI for portal control and energy. Survival against colossi. Betrayal and dubious loyalties within both sides. Control of powers and physical/mental consequences for the bearers.

Topics:

Power and responsibility. -Survival in the face of monsters and corrupt humans. Physical and psychological transformation. Love, loyalty and sacrifice in a hostile environment.