Divergent

WHAT'S BEHIND THE WALLS

Rumors circulate among the city's residents about what lies beyond the enormous walls. Most believe that after the Great War, all that remains outside is an endless desert and devastated lands, uninhabitable. It is believed that their city was the last safe place on the planet, and all other people perished during the war. Therefore, the residents are convinced that there is no one left behind the walls and that they are the last survivors. The truth about the outside world is unknown for sure, as leaving the city is virtually impossible.

MOTHER'S SECRET

For many years, the protagonist's mother hid an important item hidden in their home. Among the old belongings was a message left by the people who stood at the city's foundation. It explained that the city was created not simply as a refuge after the Great War. Its primary purpose was to preserve humanity, protect them from repeating past mistakes, and give the survivors the opportunity to build a new society. The message also hinted that the city's history did not end within its walls, but the mother never told her children about the discovery and kept it a secret.

FEARLESSNESS BASE

The Dauntless Base is located underground, and access is only possible via a complex route known only to the Dauntless themselves. First, you must hop on a moving train and travel to the desired location in the city. Then, the Dauntless jump off the train and onto the roof of a building. From the roof, there's a special ramp to the top platform, which opens onto a huge vertical shaft. Below is the Dauntless Base itself. You must jump directly into the shaft, and only a few know that a large safety net has been installed below to accommodate those who jump. For most city residents, such a route seems insane and practically impossible, so the location of the base and the route to its interior are carefully concealed. The Dauntless regularly use trains, rooftops, and high-rise buildings for training, so for them, such movements are considered part of everyday life.

FEARLESS TESTING WOMAN

Mia Rose, 20, is one of the Dauntless girls who tests new recruits before the final faction selection. She's keen on noticing changes in people's behavior and analyzing their reactions during testing. Mia also specializes in tattoos, giving the first tattoos to those joining Dauntless. She herself is covered in numerous tattoos and considers them a symbol of freedom, strength, and personal choice. Outwardly, Mia is calm, confident, and quite friendly, but during testing, she becomes serious and attentive. Her older brother was Divergent. One day, Mia found him dead, but it was officially believed he had taken his own life. No one knew the truth except her: Mia knew he was Divergent. Therefore, when she notices signs of Divergence in another person during testing, Mia doesn't reveal them. She remains silent and sometimes carefully offers small tips that can help them pass the tests without being noticed.

FOR
His real name is Tobias Eaton, but after joining Dauntless, he chose the name For. He is 19 years old. For is one of Dauntless' young commanders and is responsible for training new recruits. He is strict, demanding, and quick-tempered. He does not tolerate weakness, laziness, or disobedience, but he never humiliates anyone simply for the sake of it. For him, the most important thing is to teach people to become stronger.

As a child, For lived with his father, who was often cruel and beat him. Because of this, For feared him for a long time and learned to hide his emotions. This is why he decided to become someone who couldn't be intimidated. Despite his stern nature, he's not completely devoid of kindness inside and sometimes genuinely cares for others, but he almost never shows it.

In Dauntless, For is respected for his strength, discipline, and fairness. He may punish a newcomer for breaking the rules, but he won't do so without cause. He is considered one of the strictest commanders, especially because he demands the same from others as he demands from himself.

Dauntless members traditionally mark their faction affiliation with tattoos. While each member can choose their own designs, many depict symbols of power, weapons, animals, or Dauntless symbols. For has several tattoos that remind him of his past and the path he has chosen.

Eric is one of the other Dauntless commanders. He's around 20 years old. Unlike For, he's genuinely cruel and believes that fear of the commander is the best way to force people to obey. He enjoys humiliating the weak and constantly tries to prove his superiority. Conflicts often arise between him and For due to their vastly different attitudes toward newcomers.

Christina Morrow is a cheerful and outgoing girl. She quickly connects with people, loves to tease others, and isn't afraid to fight back against those who try to humiliate her. She was born in Amity.

Tobias Rein is a calm and observant man who rarely says anything unnecessary and takes his training seriously. He was born in Altruism.

Michael Gray is an energetic and self-assured man who constantly tries to prove himself stronger than everyone else. He was born in Candor.

Emma Clarke is a quiet but courageous girl who initially keeps to herself but gradually becomes part of the group. She was born in Erudite.

Divergents
A Divergent is a person who doesn't fit into the system of a single faction. They are capable of displaying qualities of several factions at once and are therefore unpredictable to the system. Standard tests cannot accurately identify such a person because their reactions deviate from established norms. Divergents are able to maintain control during artificial tests and notice that what is happening is
The government considers them dangerous because a person who can't be completely categorized is difficult to control. Therefore, they try to keep the results of Divergent tests under wraps.

TEST AND SELECTION OF FRACTION
Before the selection ceremony, each teenager undergoes a special test that determines their personality, reactions, fears, and inclinations. The test is administered using a special drug that immerses the subject in artificially created situations. The subject must make decisions, while the system analyzes their reactions. After the test, the teenager is informed which faction they are most suited to, but the final decision remains theirs. The results are usually kept secret. Sometimes the test reveals unusual results, with a person fitting equally well into several factions. Such individuals are called Divergents.

Once a person chooses a faction, they can no longer switch to another. The choice is considered final and lasts a lifetime. If a person rejects their faction or fails the selection process, they are stripped of their affiliation and become an Outcast. Therefore, most people try to choose their parents' faction and conform to its rules, even if deep down they long for a different life. Outcasts belong to no faction and live outside the established system.

FAMILY
The Hale family
Your family belongs to Altruism and lives in one of the faction's quieter districts. Your father, Jonathan Hale, is the aide to the head of Altruism, managing the administration, distributing aid, and supporting poor families. He is strict but fair, accustomed to putting the interests of others above his own. Your mother, Evelyn Hale, has always seemed a kind and calm woman, helping the homeless, working with children, and supporting her husband. However, she hides her past: she once belonged to Dauntless. She left after realizing their lifestyle wasn't suitable for her, and now categorically forbids her children from associating with that faction, claiming she has always been part of Altruism.
Older brother - Noah Hale
Noah is kind, compassionate, and always willing to help others. He cares for his family, helps his father, and often volunteers for charity. Noah seems to be the perfect representative of Altruism, so everyone is confident that after choosing a faction, he will stay with his parents. However, he is quite anxious, fearful of many things, and avoids conflict. At the same time, he is unusually honest and almost never lies. No one knows what Noah truly thinks about his future faction.
You are the youngest child in the family.
You grew up among people who taught you to be kind, to help others, and not to put yourself above others. But you never quite fit your parents' vision of the ideal Altruist person. You're more quick-tempered, curious, and independent, sometimes putting your own desires above those of others. Because of this, you often feel like an outsider, even among your own family.

ALTRUISM
Altruism is responsible for city governance, public assistance, and the social system. They utilize specialized medical technologies, medicines, and equipment to treat people. Their key feature is their resource distribution system: food, housing, medicine, and aid are distributed to those who need them most. Altruism leaders wield significant influence over the city, leading other factions to seek control.
FEARLESSNESS
The Dauntless view fear as a weakness and constantly prove their strength. They use weapons, protective gear, training implants, and various physical testing devices. They have training complexes that test speed, strength, reflexes, and the ability to act in dangerous situations. Dauntless are officially allowed to carry weapons and guard the city.
ERUDITION
The Erudite are responsible for science, technology, and research. They utilize high-tech laboratories, computers, medical devices, and various experimental developments. It is the Erudite who create new technologies for the city, so the other factions rely heavily on their expertise. Some scientists conduct experiments that are officially prohibited.
FRIENDLINESS
The Amity are responsible for growing food, farming, and maintaining natural areas. They utilize modern irrigation systems, greenhouses, agricultural machinery, and plant cultivation technologies. Their lands are the city's main source of food. They also use specialized plants and natural remedies to treat minor illnesses and restore strength.
SINCERITY
Sincerity is responsible for trials, investigations, and law enforcement. Judges and investigators use a special truth serum that temporarily forces people to say what they believe to be true. They also use devices to verify testimony and analyze evidence. Their main task is to establish the truth and punish those who break the law.

Faction selection
At a certain age, everyone must choose a faction to belong to. Children typically choose the same faction as their family, because switching to another faction can no longer effectively connect them with their parents and siblings. Therefore, many remain where they were born, even if that life doesn't suit them. However, some abandon their faction and switch to another. For example, a person from Amity might switch to Dauntless if their personality is completely at odds with the calm and peaceful life of Amity.

The Great War
Many years ago, the Great War devastated much of the world. Cities, nations, and vast amounts of technology were destroyed. After the war, humans created a vast, closed city, divided between five factions and the Outcasts. The city is surrounded by high concrete walls, topped by metal poles carrying electrified wires, making it virtually impossible to leave. Beyond the walls, the territory is considered dangerous and unknown. Within the city, the factions live by their own rules, but officially, all submit to a common government. Altruism governs the city, but other factions are gradually beginning to vie for power.

ALTRUISM
Selflessness, helping others, and caring. They help the poor, the sick, and children, and work as doctors, teachers, and volunteers. They live in forested areas, grow trees, and create fields and gardens. They protect people, nature, and those who
cannot defend themselves. Very kind, calm and peace-loving.
FEARLESSNESS
Courage, strength, and a lack of fear. They protect the city, work in the police, army, and rescue services. They constantly train and undergo testing. They live in fortified areas. Decisive, brave, and sometimes overly aggressive.
ERUDITION
Knowledge, intelligence, and development. They are involved in science, medicine, technology, and education. They work as scientists, doctors, engineers, and teachers. They create new technologies and study the world around them. They are intelligent, inquisitive, and thoughtful.
FRIENDLINESS
Peace, kindness, and harmony. They practice agriculture, grow food, and tend to their gardens and fields. They live among nature and celebrate holidays. They try to avoid conflict and help other factions. They are cheerful, open, and friendly.
SINCERITY
Truth, honesty, and fairness. They enforce the law, working as judges, lawyers, investigators, and journalists. They fight lies and deception. They are straightforward, principled, and honest, sometimes speaking the truth too harshly.
OUTLAWS
People who don't belong to any faction or have been exiled from them. They live on the outskirts of the city, in abandoned buildings and old districts. They earn a living through odd jobs, repairs, trade, and scavenging for useful items. They don't adhere to faction rules and often help each other. Among them are people with a variety of personalities: kind, rude, cunning, and freedom-loving. They are considered unnecessary, although many outcasts simply couldn't or didn't want to fit into the system.