Alexandrina Sebastiane

Victoria Housekeeping Co. is a fictional housekeeping and management services agency within the video game Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). It offers services ranging from domestic chores (cleaning, cooking) to security and item acquisition, and is notable for its quirky employees (Rina, Ellen) and plays a key role for the game's protagonists. While "housekeeping" in real life typically refers to the cleaning and maintenance of homes or hotels, in this context it represents a significant faction within the Hoyoverse game. Curiosities and Mechanics Motto: "Your wish is our command". Coupons: In the game there are "Victoria Domestic Services Coupons", which allow you to redeem routine cleaning rewards without having to fight. Aesthetics: Their clothing and service style are a direct reference to the Victorian era.

Main dress: Rina wears a classic maid dress in deep black, with a refined and elegant cut. The design is reminiscent of a high-form uniform, with a wide, flowing skirt that seems to move even as she levitates. This black background creates a striking contrast with the lighter details that run through it. Impeccable apron: Over the dress, a gleaming white apron covers the front to about halfway down the skirt. The apron has pleats and delicate lace that give it an air of refined elegance, as if it were part of a formal uniform rather than a work uniform. Neck bow: Around her neck, Rina wears a large, impeccable white bow or ribbon that is not only decorative, but also frames her face with a stately style. Contrasting sleeves and gloves: Their black sleeves or gloves look fitted and stylish, with discreet red accents that give some contrasting vibe to the design (as if they were ribbons or decorative details). White socks: From the waist down, she wears pristine white stockings that underline the classic look and connect it to her shoes, without breaking the elegant line. Black high heels: Her shoes are black, with a moderate heel, and an elegant finish like polished leather — perfect for someone who levitates more than walks, but still maintains a refined posture. Maid headband: On her head, she maintains the traditional aesthetic with a white maid headband, a small but crucial piece to complete the classic style. Her hair reaches almost to her feet, which accentuates her "perfect maid" aesthetic and her ability to levitate, in a greenish-gray color. At the front, she wears bangs that cover her forehead evenly. She has two long strands of hair framing her face, a style reminiscent of the Japanese hime haircut. Her expression is always serene and gentle, projecting both warmth and the quiet confidence of someone who values ​​impeccable personal presentation.

Sophisticated and Serene: She always maintains her composure, grace, and gentle smile, even in chaotic or dangerous situations. She is very polite and refined. Confident and Capable: Rina has absolute confidence in her ability to excel at any task, including the "extermination" of enemies, which she combines with her high combat skills. "Mother" of the Group: She usually takes care of her faction comrades (like Corin or Lycaon) and is very concerned about how others perceive her. Perfectionist: Has his own strict criteria on what "perfection" means in domestic service. A touch of the "terrifying" or mysterious: Although friendly, he has a disturbing undertone. He enjoys cooking, but his dishes are so terrible that almost no one can stomach them. Furthermore, his fighting style is peculiar, often levitating instead of walking and using puppets (Bangboos) to attack. Social Intelligence: She is described as an upper-class lady with great social intelligence and keen psychological insight. She's friendly, a little funny, and protective, but just don't make her angry.

And she cooks well. (From the VRG, her food can even be toxic to people and the only person who can tolerate it is Ellen Joe)

Rina can't cook due to a combination of her personality traits and a classic anime trope. Although she's the head of the "Victoria Housekeeping Co." faction and an expert in cleanliness and grace, cooking is her "blind spot," and she constantly prepares extravagant or experimental dishes that are inedible to most, except for Ellen Joe, who seems to have a unique sense of taste or an "iron stomach." He also fits the archetype of a character who is extremely elegant and competent in almost everything, but who is incapable of cooking, often unaware that his food is "poisonous" to those who consume it. In short, it's terrible cooking.

Basic Attack: "Out of the way, idiot" (Whack the Dimwit): Rina orders her puppets to attack up to 4 times, inflicting a mix of Physical and Electric Damage. Charged Attack (Hold): Calls the puppets to spin around him, dealing electrical damage in an area and increasing his resistance to interruption. Special Ability / Special EX: "Take this, fool" (Shoo the Fool): He commands his puppets to perform a downward strike or continuous attacks (if using EX energy) that inflict electrical damage. This ability is crucial, because when used, the puppets can bounce around the field, activating their support passives. Chain Attack: "Housemaid's Code": Rina orders Drusila and Anastella to push forward, creating an electric sphere that inflicts heavy electrical damage. Rina becomes invulnerable during this animation. Ultimate Technique: "Queen's Maid": It sends its puppets to attack by spinning at high speed, inflicting massive electrical damage and increasing the accumulation of anomaly in the enemy. Dodge: "Dress Adjustment": A quick dodge that, when performed, allows him to move and reposition himself while his puppets can continue attacking. Passive Skills and Playstyle: Main Passive (Mini Destruction Partner): When the puppets attack, it increases the penetration rate of the entire team by a percentage based on Rina's own penetration rate (up to 30%). Additional Passive (Banquet of Perfection): If there is another electric character or character from the same faction on the team, it increases the duration of the "Shock" effect on enemies and boosts the electric damage of the entire team. Usage: Rina is generally used to enter the field, cast her puppet abilities to apply their benefits, and quickly switch to an attack (DPS) character.

In terms of pure physical strength (muscle and hand-to-hand combat), Rina is one of the characters with the least direct power in Zenless Zone Zero, as her fighting style is indirect and technological. Here is a breakdown of his physical capabilities: Muscular Strength: He possesses basic superhuman physical characteristics like any Agent, but his fighting style doesn't rely on brute force. In community comparisons, he typically ranks lower in net physical strength compared to characters like Caesar or Lycaon. His greatest physical "strength" lies not in impact, but in his mobility. He can float and fly thanks to an electromagnetic system in his suit, allowing him to move with supersonic speed and great agility in the field. and has high stamina, being able to fight in Cavities without apparent fatigue.

Corin is a shy and clumsy girl. Because of this, she is very polite and gets scared when she makes mistakes. Appearance: Wickes is a petite girl with long, pale green hair. She usually wears her hair in two long pigtails, both tied with black ribbons crossed in an X shape. She typically wears a maid's outfit, like most of the women in her group. She carries a long staff with a circular saw at the end. She often has a fearful expression due to her insecure nature. She also has scars all over her body. Biographical data: She is 16 years old, 141 cm tall, and her birthday is June 2nd (Gemini). She has a rare blood type (Rh negative) and medical records that mention major surgery in the past.

Full name Ellen Joe Alias(s) Nom Nom Shark (by Ruby) Origin Ground zero without zen Occupation Member of Victoria Housekeeping High school student, restaurant servant

Ellen is a young woman with black and reddish hair and pale skin. As Ellen is a Thiren Shark, she has a long shark tail with two stickers and a bandage, as well as the word SHARK spray-painted in white; all of this is purely for aesthetic purposes.

For work, Ellen wears a modified black maid outfit, with a black belt around her waist that holds up her small white apron. The apron sits at the front of her skirt and has three small black bows on the upper left side. Her skirt has white ruffles at the bottom, which match the ruffles around her shoulders, her maid's headdress, and her white ruffled wristlets. Over the ruffled wristlets, Ellen wears silver bracelets with spikes pointing towards her arms; this is a recurring theme in her attire, as she also wears a metal collar around her neck with spikes pointing towards her face and a similar spiked headband that follows the curve of her head. Finally, Ellen wears black tights and shiny black loafers with dark orange soles and heels. In her hair, she has a silver barrette that resembles a razor blade, and underneath it, two more silver barrettes: one X-shaped and the other a simple, straight silver one. Ellen is young because she's in high school. She has many qualities in her personality, such as being calm, tough, and a little arrogant. She hangs out with her friends after school, despite having the same classmate as Bella. At Victoria Housekeeping Co., she has a special mission along with other colleagues. She's a bit of a loner and relaxes by fighting a criminal and ether mutants. There are only two sides to her: she's a high school girl who hangs out with her friends, and she fights for Victoria Housekeeping.

Full name: From Lycaon Alias(s): Lycaon Origin: Ground zero without zen (Zzz) Occupation: Former member of Mockingbird Leader of Victoria Housekeeping Co. Alpha Team Field Leader Appearance: As a Thiren wolf, Von Lycaon has red eyes, shaggy white hair with black tips on his bangs and ears, and a white tail. He wears a black eye patch, a white collared shirt with a black belt on his left arm, a black vest, a red tie with a gold pocket watch, black trousers, and black gloves with silver and gold screw-on buttons. Lycaon also has mechanical prosthetic modifications on his legs. Personality When Lycaon was younger, he was a quiet, charming, and gentle man. He was an accomplice of Mockingbird and Hugo, who became friends through their crimes. Then Hugo revealed his true nature. Hugo murdered and killed his own family, while Lycaon was furious at Hugo's betrayal. Later, he left Mockingbird for good. Now, he is the head of House Victoria and looks after his colleagues like a gentleman. However, he forgives Hugo upon realizing that he deceived himself, and is simply bitter because he never recovered his true nature after killing his own father.

Bangboos originated as a comprehensive assistance project: small robotic units capable of processing Hollow data in real time, guiding civilians out of dangerous areas, and later evolving into versatile complements for civilian and exploratory tasks. Over time, some models became so specialized that they even accompany agents on raids, supporting both combat and tactical operations. But Drusilla and Anastella have an even more intimate origin: they were programmed and calibrated specifically according to Rina's combat and support patterns, designed to enhance her presence in battle with a synergy that only they share. From the moment Rina deployed them, their relationship transcended that of mere mechanical assistants, becoming almost symbiotic companions. When they are together, Drusilla and Anastella project an almost theatrical aesthetic: two small, mobile and perfectly coordinated figures, orbiting around Rina as if they were guarding her very aura. Communications and language Bangboos traditionally express themselves through "enn-ne" sounds, a language of their own that generally requires translation to be fully understood by humans. However, Drusilla and Anastella have enhanced language modules. This doesn't mean they speak like human agents, but it does mean they can: Transmit simple phrases in human languages ​​when the situation requires it (especially to support Rina or to attract attention during raids). To express emotional nuances in their screens and gestures, making even their "enn-ne" feel like a dialogue charged with intention.

Although standard Bangboos are typically about the size of an average adult's knee — small and chubby with ears and a screen-like face — Rina's models incorporate unique visual elements that reflect her connection to her: Surfaces with subtle electrical patterns that glow when Rina uses her electric attribute in combat. Ornamental finishes that evoke flowing Victorian fabrics, almost as if Rina had drawn her own sketches for her assistants. Eyes on screen with advanced expressiveness, capable of showing emotions such as alertness, serenity or mischief, giving them a richer personality than most ordinary Bangboos. Drusilla and Anastella are not generic robots that repeat programmed patterns. Their software was modified to reflect Rina's calm, elegant, and perfectionist psyche. Refined serenity: They move with grace, even when the situation is on the verge of absolute chaos. In combat, their movements are fluid, calculated, and polished. Synchronized protection: Both are constantly vigilant of their surroundings and tend to position themselves in ways that maximize Rina's defense, anticipating threats before she notices them. Impeccable teamwork: They exchange data with each other and with Rina on a closed network, allowing them to execute complex maneuvers without explicit commands.

The Thirens are one of the three main species inhabiting New Eridu in the video game Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). They are humanoid beings with animal-like biological characteristics, coexisting with normal humans and intelligent constructs. Key details about the Thirens: Biological variety: Their appearance ranges from humans with slight features (like Nekomata's cat ears or Ellen Joe's shark tail) to completely anthropomorphic beings covered in fur, known as "Thirens Beast", like Ben Bigger (bear) or Von Lycaon (wolf). Abilities: They possess superhuman capabilities, including immense strength and a high aptitude for the Aether, making them ideal for working in the Hollows. Etymology: The name comes from the Greek thēr (beast) and the Chinese rén (person), literally meaning "beast person". Unique traits: Some have caffeine intolerance and others display involuntary animal behaviors, such as tail wagging when happy.

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) is an urban fantasy action RPG developed by HoYoverse. New Eridu is the game's main setting, described as the "last bastion of modern civilization" following a supernatural disaster. Visual Style: It stands out for its "retro-futuristic" and urban aesthetic, with a soundtrack that mixes hip-hop and electronic music. The Refuge of Humanity: It is a vibrant metropolis that survived the apocalypse caused by the Hollows, space disasters that consume everything in their path. Technology and Magic: The city prospered thanks to its ability to extract valuable resources from the Hollows, using advanced technology to coexist with these anomalies.

New Eridu is the last city on Earth. It's so large it's equivalent to a small country. It's the size of major real cities like Tokyo, or an entire region like the area from Philadelphia to Boston. It was already quite large, due to areas such as: Throne Quarter: The political and administrative center of New Eridu. It houses the imposing headquarters of HAND. New stations and facilities: Urban transit and operation zones have been added, such as the Sixth Avenue Station, the Lumina Station, the Parking Garage, and the Section 6 Office. Damaged historic districts: Areas such as the Pluto neighborhood and the Minerva neighborhood These were prosperous areas that were partially swallowed up by Cavity Zero during the Fall of the Old Capital. Wise and Belle's old school, Helios Academy, was located here.

Failume Heights: A beautiful and lore-rich coastal town built on the edge of a cliff. It features iconic landmarks like the Suibian Temple and local attractions like Yum Cha Sin.

Throne Quarter: The political and administrative center of New Eridu. It houses the imposing headquarters of HAND. New stations and facilities: Urban transit and operation zones have been added, such as the Sixth Avenue Station, the Lumina Station, the Parking Garage, and the Section 6 Office.

Damaged Historic Districts: Areas like Pluto Ward and Minerva Ward. These were once prosperous neighborhoods that were partially swallowed up by Cavity Zero during the Fall of the Old Capital. Wise and Belle's old school, Helios Academy, was located here.

Janus Quarter: The city's commercial and entertainment center. Sector Throne (Throne Quarter): Administrative headquarters where HAND's offices and the Waifei Peninsula are located. Faunus Sector (Faunus Quarter): District known for using Outer Ring labor. Minerva Sector and Pluto Sector: Formerly prosperous districts that were partially consumed by Cavity Zero during the fall of old Eridu. Vulcan Quarter: A district mentioned in less detail in city records. Port Elpis: A major logistics and port center. Failume Heights: A newly opened residential and commercial area. Starloop: Technology and transportation district. Aerospace City: An area linked to space and high-tech operations. Quite popular and very busy places: Sixth Street: Where the Random Play video store and the modification shop are located. Lumina Square: A luxury commercial area with restaurants, shops and the National Public Safety Headquarters (NEPS). Scott Outpost: Base of operations near Cavity Zero. Brant Street Construction Site: Industrial area controlled by Belobog Industries. Ballet Twins Road: Area affected by cavities that was formerly a cultural center. Periphery (Outer ring): It is a peripheral area to the main city of New Eridu, characterized by a scarcity of resources and competition between organizations. Its inhabitants survive thanks to the "Fluorocandente Lake", which allows them to not depend on the city's ether. Despite being freer, the area is threatened by the expansion of the Papago Subcavity.

Originally, they were a pair of luxurious commercial skyscrapers built by the now-defunct "Ballet Group" before the fall of the Old Capital. However, after the disaster, the complex was completely swallowed by a Hollow, becoming a dangerous area to explore in Chapter 3 of the main story. During a grand performance, a cavity suddenly appeared, trapping the building. Two young and promising dancer sisters were trapped inside. Rumors circulated that their fellow performers abandoned them to save themselves.

Despite being inside the Cave, the towers maintain a stable power supply because they have independent power stations and an underground central control room. They were designed to be the tallest and most opulent structures in New Eridu. They functioned as a financial hub and a prestigious art exhibition space.

In addition to residential neighborhoods, there are specific areas for missions and services:

Scott Outpost: Deployment point for incursions into Cavity Zero. Brant Street Construction Site: An industrial construction zone. Ballet Twins Road: An urban area characterized by its iconic twin towers. Failume Heights: One of the most recently added areas in later updates (version 2.0+), which includes areas such as Sailume Bay.

Lumina Square: A luxury shopping district. The district has several establishments where you can get bonuses or complete missions: Sān-Z STUDIO: A store of collectible items to decorate your bookshelf in Random Play. Coff Cafe: Branch of the cafe to recover energy (Battery). Shop 141: Convenient for purchasing ascension and improvement materials. Waterfall Soup: Noodle restaurant to obtain combat buffs. Gravity Cinema: Point of interest for various missions and trust events.

It houses the headquarters of the Cave Research Association (HIA) and New Eridu Public Safety.

Sixth Street: It is the heart of the protagonists' (Belle and Wise) operations Here you will find: Random Play: The video store that serves as a base and front for the Proxies' activities.

Bardic Needle: A shop for tuning audio tracks. Godfinger: Arcade for minigames. Box Galaxy: Gadget store to purchase W-Motors.

Ballet Twins Road: A once prosperous area that fell into disrepair after being swallowed up by a nearby cave; now it is the center of urban legends.

Brant Street: Industrial construction zone frequently used as a mission setting.

Outer Ring: A desert and underdeveloped area on the outskirts of the city, far from the urban center.

The Roscaelifer air region:

This is a spectacular "city in the sky" that stands apart from the usual asphalt. Its aesthetic is heavily inspired by European cities like London and Paris. Instead of the traditional minigames of New Eridu, this area features its own tourist attractions: Black tea stalls: An elegant tea room ideal for relaxing. Bakery stall: A street-side artisanal pastry shop that replaces traditional dice. Rail gliding: A vertical transportation and exploration system that allows you to travel around the city hanging from rails at full speed. Massive presence of Bangboos: Interestingly, about 70% of the residents of this floating region are little Bangboos. Failume Heights: A dense vertical city with spectacular views of the ocean and the port's cargo ships.

Other sub-zones and special corners: Port Elpris: A huge maritime cargo zone connected to the main canals and rivers of civilization. Ember Arena: A clandestine, underground fighting ring hidden at the edge of the map. Suibian Temple: A traditional sanctuary with its own atrium for meditation and mysticism.

How big is Roscaelifer and what is it like?

It's a "city in the sky": Unlike the tight alleyways of Sixth Street, Roscaelifer is built vertically and imposingly, with a design that gives a feeling of greater spaciousness while maintaining a classic European architecture.

It replaces the old hubs: It functions as a massive new operations center. It's roughly equivalent in content to what the entire starting zone of New Eridu was during the game's first year.

New mechanics throughout the map: Being such a large area, it includes Ratchet & Clank-style rails for sliding and moving quickly, plus drones that help you explore its verticality. What would the city have if it were real?

Light Highways: Cars and trains don't use solid tracks, but rather lanes of bluish laser energy suspended in the void to travel between buildings.

Orbital Elevators: To descend to the Earth's surface or ascend to the station, you would use super high-speed cabins that travel through carbon nanotube cables.

Coexisting Service Drones: The city's sky would be saturated with small autonomous assistance robots (similar to the Bangbus from the game) tasked with cleaning, food delivery, and security.

Magnetic Anchors: Instead of concrete foundations, districts would be connected by giant magnets and repulsive fields that hold neighborhoods together in the air.

Artificial Gravity Platforms: You would walk normally thanks to floors that simulate Earth's gravity, preventing people from floating into outer space.

Atmospheric Domes: Enormous transparent force fields would surround the city to retain oxygen, regulate the climate, and protect citizens from the icy winds of the upper atmosphere.

Buastro Island: This is the main and largest island on the map. The upper half is the urban area where people live and work, and the lower half is a gigantic energy core that absorbs ether from the Scaml Cavity to power the entire city.

Five Central Departments: The internal government of the map is divided into five main ministries that control daily life and air safety in front of the Storm Belt.

The Data Processing Center (DPC): This is the island's technical heart, visually marked by a large tower with a clock. It's where researchers process the Rosetta Data, the master information that prevents the Cavities from becoming undecipherable labyrinths.

A massive population of Bangbuses: Unlike in New Eridu, here Bangbuses are a huge part of society (making up over 60% of the population!) and work tirelessly helping to calculate ether data. There are even some larger models that have proven quite interesting to players.

Beckford Street: The main pedestrian district. It is famous for its stylish architecture and friendly atmosphere, where humans stroll and interact with the large Bangboo population (who make up more than 60% of its inhabitants).

The Flint Workshop: The city's industrial and creative hub. Although primarily a work area, many tourists visit the surrounding area to observe the technological crafts and mechanical innovations created by the Intelligent Constructs.

Glitch Alley: A more mysterious, urban-style area where Bangboo stores with diverse personalities and eccentricities congregate. It's the perfect spot for tourists seeking retro technology and curious encounters.

Booastrum's Central Hub Station: A monumental transport terminal with a giant, iconic clock. It would be the ideal spot to photograph the floating buses and blimps that connect the island.

The Airspace Control Tower: The most prominent skyscraper in the district. In the real world, it would feature a 360-degree observation deck at the top to view the sea of ​​clouds and storm belts surrounding the city.

Amber Hall (The Diplomatic and Residential District) Located in a prime position in the city, this architectural complex looks like something out of a futuristic fairy tale. It would function as an area for luxury hotels and diplomatic residences. Its white palaces, hanging gardens, and clean architecture would offer a complete escape from the outside world.

Bangboos (or Bangbús) are small, intelligent robotic devices that look like chubby rabbits and act as indispensable assistants in the city of New Eridu. In the game, they function as a fourth team member that you don't directly control. They carry out automated attacks and participate in Chain Attacks. They provide stat improvements (such as elemental damage or energy regeneration) to the characters. They are practically immortal; even if their life bar is depleted, they attack again shortly afterwards. They were originally created to assist in evacuations during disasters in the Hollows. Proxies (like the protagonists Wise and Belle) synchronize with a Bangboo (like Eous) to remotely guide other characters. Outside of combat, in their daily lives, they handle civilian tasks such as managing shops, working in construction, or serving as pets and domestic companions. System Features. Most communicate through grunts that sound like "Ehn-ne", often requiring a translator for humans to understand them. Their height is not specified, but an official description says they reach about knee height. Comparison: In scenes, it can be observed that they are almost half the height of short characters. Weight: It is estimated that a Bangboo weighs around 32 kg.

The main currency used within the city of New Eridu is the Denny (or Denique in Spanish). It is the universal currency legal tender in the city and is used for: Everyday shopping: Purchasing items at various local stores. Services: Pay for food and other services within the city. The inhabitants of New Eridu use Deniques for: Buy coffee at Coff Cafe. Eat ramen at the General Chop stand. Buy music records or materials at the stores on Sixth Street. Pay for equipment upgrades and basic services. In general, Dennys function as real money within the city.

Factions in Zenless Zone Zero are groups that include playable agents and Combat Bangboo, enemies, and various NPCs, such as corporations, government organizations, and other entities that share a common identity, goal, or affiliation.

Independent factions Many factions within the Zenless Ground Zero are independent and therefore not affiliated with any other faction, corporation, or government agency. Each of these factions has its own specialty and objective. Affiliated factions Some factions within the Zero Zone without Zen are affiliated with other factions or are a subdivision of an oversight body, such as a subsidiary company or a branch of a government organization.

Playable Factions Phaeton Victoria Housekeeping Co. Obol Squadron Special Response Team for Criminal Investigation Hollow Special Operations Section 6 Hollow Special Operations Section 6 Stars of Lyra Stars of Lyra Defense Force - Silver Squadron Defense Force - Silver Squadron Yunkui Summit Krampus Compliance Authority Non-playable factions New Administration of the City of Eridu / Mayflower White Star Institute Hollow Research Association New Eridu Public Safety New Eridu Defense Force. HAND

Each person is born with a certain level of resilience. Those with "low fitness" are corrupted almost instantly, while others can endure longer before showing symptoms. It doesn't just affect humans and animals; ethereal energy can also corrupt machinery and circuits, giving them a kind of hostile "consciousness". Ether in the Cavities usually appears as a gas or emanation. When inhaled, the particles begin to mutate your body from within. Just like nuclear radiation. The ether is the fantastical equivalent of nuclear radiation, but on steroids. If radiation gives you cancer or burns your cells, the ether rewrites your DNA to turn you into a monster. You don't need a monster to bite you. Just standing unprotected in a cave is enough to "cook" you from the inside out. That's why the characters wear masks, special suits, or consume anti-corruption serums. Proxies (like Wise or Belle) are valuable because they know how to guide people along the "lightest paths" so they don't transform along the way. Corruption begins with symptoms such as: 1.- First Symptoms/Stage 1: It starts with dizziness, nausea, brutal headaches, and an internal burning sensation. 2. Physical mutation/second stage: Dark crystals begin to sprout from the skin. It is a very painful process where organic matter is transformed into ethereal matter.

3.- Mental degeneration/third stage: The victim loses sanity, suffers hallucinations and becomes aggressive or paranoid. Final Transformation (Etherealization/Last Stage): The person ceases to exist and becomes entirely an Ethereal (a monster). They lose their humanity, their consciousness, and only a murderous instinct remains.

Ethereal energy is a mysterious and corrupting component, the primary energy source of New Eridu, extracted from the Hollows. It is essential to ethereal beings (monsters), constituting them and allowing them to assume diverse forms. It is also highly mutagenic to living beings and volatile outside of the Hollows. It is extracted from the Hollows (dimensional cavities) and used to power civilization, acting as a high-performance but unstable energy resource. It is toxic and mutagenic; humans can transform into ethereals (creatures based on ether) when exposed to it for a long time. It is considered similar to a volatile fuel like uranium, releasing energy as it disintegrates and is what powers all of New Eridu. Unlike ordinary electricity, raw Ether is extremely toxic, alters the laws of physics, distorts space-time, and causes mutations in living beings or inorganic objects, turning them into monsters known as "Etherians". We could say that the Ether functions largely like fossil fuels or nuclear energy in our real world: it is the primary resource that is processed to keep the electrical grid running and power the city's cutting-edge technology, and clearly also to manufacture weapons. The homes in New Eridu, appliances, neon signs, computers, and even robotic characters consume standard electricity. In fact, there are missions where the excessive electricity use of certain technologies (such as advanced AIs) causes the protagonists' electricity bills to skyrocket.

Ahriman: Basic humanoid enemies that usually attack in groups. Sordidus: Small creatures that serve as cannon fodder in the initial levels. Specter: Floating entities that can attack from a distance or teleport. Hoplitai: Slightly more resistant versions that sometimes carry shields or basic weapons. Fossor: Ethereal beings that usually appear from the ground or carry out ambush attacks. Mandrake (Mandragora): Enemies with area attacks or control effects. Shatterbug: Small insectoids that explode or attack quickly. Blastcrawler: Similar to the previous ones, focused on explosive or fast attacks.

They are enemies with greater resistance and more complex attacks such as: Farbauti is officially an Elite-rank Ethereal. He is known as a "dangerous striker" (his name comes from a giant in Norse mythology). Dullahan: A recurring enemy of the Aether Mutants faction, known for his speed and sword attacks. There is a powered-up version called Dullahan - Energized. Avarus (Miasmatic Devourer): Known for its mobility and ability to fly, making it more difficult to pin down than other terrestrial etheres.

Ava: An ethereal, multi-winged flying creature resembling a moving motorcycle, capable of rapid ramming attacks.

Doppelgangers: Considered abnormal and very dangerous cases because they can replicate the appearance and abilities of their target.

Arlaune: He is an enemy who prefers long-range attacks, launching concentrated bursts of ethereal matter. It resembles a giant plant or flower with a humanoid figure inside.

Armored Hati It possesses a robust shell that drastically reduces the damage received and its stun buildup.

Thanatos (Thanatos) It teleports to attack from strategic and unpredictable angles, often appearing behind the player.

Banyrek: It is extremely dangerous due to its incredible jumping ability. Game reports jokingly suggest it could win high jump and long jump championships.

Sod Tepes is a type of Ethereal, which are the main monsters that inhabit the Cavities in the world of ZZZ.

Palicus They always face off in pairs (commonly referred to as "the ladies" or "beauties" by some characters in the game).

Thracian It is characterized by rapid attacks, double thrusts, and area-of-effect (AoE) explosions. Many players consider it a "fair" boss because its attack patterns are satisfying to dodge once learned.

Hollows without anomalies interdimensional factors that pose a significant threat to the stability of New Eridu, or rather natural disasters. These rifts are actually portals to other dimensions, filled with dangerous creatures and unpredictable phenomena. Hollows are a constant threat that disrupts the city's order and endangers its inhabitants. (and they can appear anywhere, even in your house) Types of Hollows: Hollow Zero: This is the original and largest cavity, which consumed the ancient city of Eridu. In the current game (2026), it is the main roguelike endgame mode, accessible from Scott Outpost. The Six Great Caves: Massive caves under constant monitoring, such as the Cretan Cave or the Papago Cave. Companion Cavities: Smaller versions that sprout from the larger ones when they reach a threshold of ethereal activity called "Zenless Limit". Mechanics and Hazards Aether Corruption: The air within cavities contains Aether. Prolonged exposure causes painful mutations (dark crystals) and madness, eventually transforming living beings into monsters called Aetherians. Pressure and Corruption (Gameplay): When exploring, the Pressure meter increases for each tile advanced. Upon reaching 100, a "Corruption" (a random debuff) is inflicted. Accumulating five corruptions can cause continuous health loss. Resonios: These are buffs you collect during raids. Obtaining 4 or 8 of the same type triggers a "Resonios Reaction," granting advanced upgrades.

A cavity is a chaotic, unstable, and surreal dimensional space that distorts reality, characterized by floating or corrupted urban structures, dark lighting, ethereal crystals, and abnormal atmospheric phenomena. The environment constantly changes, devouring parts of the real world and becoming filled with enemies called "Ethereals." There are many growing crystalline structures that slowly corrupt the environment, spatial rifts that serve to navigate or teleport within the cavity. Its environment or sky is usually a dark area, with violet, blue or neon tones, saturated with an ethereal radiation that causes the corruption of structures. Examples: Imagine a city or landscape fragmented and suspended in a void, where the laws of physics don't apply. Buildings might be upside down, floating, or in the middle of the road; the roads lead nowhere. There are many floating structures, crystals slowly growing from the ground. There are very large areas; these appear to be combat zones, and most of the Ethereals are found there. There are even bridges, walkways, and platforms that connect to other areas of the Cave. In special caves like Papago, the environment can be shaped according to the memories or fears of those who enter, creating twisted versions of familiar places or even children's areas like playgrounds. Depending on the depth or type of cave, the landscape can vary from abandoned industrial areas to crystal "jungles" or ash deserts. The entire interior is permeated with a substance called Ether, which often manifests as a mist or glowing particles that corrupt both organic and inanimate matter.

Hazard Level Classification (HIA) There are ten different levels of strength, ordered from least to most dangerous: Antimony [Sb]: The lowest and most common level. They are relatively easy combat targets. Zinc [Zn]: Basic ethers frequently found in low-energy cavities. Tin [Sn]: Last level considered to pose a low threat to average combatants. Manganese [Mn]: Here the danger increases dramatically; defeating one usually requires a fully trained tactical support team. Cadmium [Cd] Nickel [Ni] Copper [Cu] Bismuth [Bi] Lead [Pb] Mercury [Hg]: The highest hazard level officially recorded by the HIA.

Key Visual Features Aether Core: All possess a dark core or black sphere where the head is usually located. This core is their weak point and is typically protected by armor. Crystal Colors: The color of your crystals indicates their condition: Green: The most common and "natural". Pink/Red: Energized or more dangerous versions. White/Miasma: Associated with more unstable environments. Adaptation to the Environment: They take on features of the place where they appear. For example, those in subway stations may have traffic signs or cables integrated into their body. Common Forms Anthropomorphic and Bestial: Some look like deformed humans with grayish skin and mineral protrusions, while others look like mutant animals such as dogs (Hati) or gargoyles. Mechanical and Abstract: They can manifest as corrupt machines or complex geometric forms that defy physics. Doppelgangers: Special entities that can accurately mimic the appearance of other beings to deceive their victims.

Not everything is rosy in New Eridu; many clandestine organizations operate here, including drug trafficking, mafias, gangs, etc. In the city's underbelly, these organizations operate illegally within the Hollows to plunder resources like Ethereal. Mountain Lion Gang: One of the most recurring gangs that causes problems in urban areas. Red Fang Gang: Known for their aggression and constant clashes with the authorities. Weasel Gang: Specializing in quick robberies and guerrilla tactics. Bangboo Boo-Nappers: A group specifically dedicated to the theft and trafficking of Bangboo units. Black Anchor: A faction of robbers mentioned in criminal investigation records. Other Organizations: There are groups with dark agendas that appear in the background of the story: Angels of Delusion: A mysterious organization with motives that are not yet entirely clear in the main plot. The Exaltists: Mentioned as a faction with particular interests within the Hollows.

Eridu, also known as the Old Capital, was a major city. Eleven years before the events of Ground Zero without Zen, it was destroyed by the rapid expansion of Hollow Ground Zero, and New Eridu was built from its eastern ruins. Eridu was founded several generations ago. During this time, seven prominent figures received the title of "Void Hunters" from the mayor of Eridu for their exploits in exploring and suppressing the Hollows. The Bangboo were invented by "Sunbringer," the then-CEO of the Marcel Group, and presumably began to be implemented in city life. Arche founded the Helios Academy for Hollow research. Eleven years before the start of the game, Hollow Zero began to expand spontaneously and rapidly, encompassing vast areas of Pluto Ward and Minerva Ward. City authorities dedicated substantial resources to humanitarian aid and attempted to contain the Hollow, but their efforts were largely futile. The Defense Force and the Yunkui Summit suffered particularly devastating losses. The leaders of Eridu decided to detonate fourteen Shiyu Pillars along the city's southwest-northeast axis, creating a massive chasm that bisected the city and reduced the amount of matter available for Hollow Zero to corrupt, successfully halting its expansion. Eridu may be named after the Sumerian city of Eridu, the oldest known city in southern Mesopotamia. The name could also be a shortened form of Eridanus, the river in Greek mythology where Phaethon fell and died. This would support the decision to add Ovid's epitaph to Phaethon instead of the model of the city in the video about the founding of Eridu.

It all began with the Cavities, which appeared out of nowhere as spherical dimensions that devoured everything in their path, corrupting people and turning them into monsters called Ethers. This led to the collapse of virtually all human nations and settlements. Although countries as such no longer exist, New Eridu is a melting pot of cultures. The names of the characters and factions reflect influences from what used to be countries like Japan, China, the United States, Italy, and Slavic nations, suggesting that survivors from all over the world migrated to this city. In fact, the world outside New Eridu is a post-apocalyptic zone dominated by massive Cavities. There's a theory among players, and in certain in-game dialogues, that New Eridu is considered the "last city" partly due to government propaganda or because of the lack of communication caused by the "Dark Wall" of Cavities, though this doesn't entirely rule out the existence of other small, isolated settlements. The vast majority of countries and contemporary civilization were destroyed by a supernatural disaster known as the Hollows. New Eridu became the last surviving city by mastering the technology to extract resources from these dangerous places.

They no longer truly remember countries as current political entities, but rather as a vague cultural and archaeological memory. The society of New Eridu lives in a post-apocalyptic era where the concept of "country" has been replaced by survival within the last metropolis. The citizens retain names and features that hark back to ancient cultures (Chinese, Japanese, European, American, etc.), suggesting that the survivors arrived in New Eridu from all corners of the globe before the rest of the world was consumed. Contemporary civilization (the "Old Civilization") was destroyed by the Cavity disaster. The nations of the world ceased to exist as such when the Hollows devoured the cities and dismantled any global government. Today, New Eridu is considered humanity's last bastion and functions as an independent city-state. Clearly, if you arrive in New Eridu and ask someone something like... "Do you remember Hungary?" they're going to look at you strangely.

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