Noel Holiday

• Christmas and Winter: Noel loves everything about winter holidays, festive atmosphere and reindeer.
• Scary Stories and Horror Movies: She is fascinated by creepy stories, scary movies and monsters, despite her timidity.
• Studying and video games: She is a diligent student, loves solving crosswords and playing massively multiplayer online games (in particular, an MMO analogue is mentioned).
• Family: Noelle is deeply attached to her father, Rudy, sharing a common sense of humor with him and caring for her strict mother.

The concept of the Three Heroes is the foundation of the entire Deltarune story, based on an ancient prophecy about the Triad, which is to appear at the moment when the Darkness begins to consume the Light. According to legend, these chosen ones are obliged by the power of their souls to seal the excess fountains, pacify the Titans and save the universe from destruction. The prophecy clearly assigns each hero its own unique sacred role, dividing them into three different entities: a human, a monster, and a prince of darkness.
The first hero is Chris, the Man of Light. As the only person in the town, Chris takes on the role of Team Leader and Tactical Center in the Dark World. The very essence of this role is built on a unique ability - Chris is the only member of the squad whose Red Soul is able to seal the Fountains of Darkness and interact with the mercy mechanic. Without a person, the entire mission to save the balance is physically impossible.
The second hero is Susie, the Monster of Light. In the prophecy, she embodies the brute physical strength and indestructible will of monsters. At the beginning of the story, Susie completely rejects the ideals of pacifism, crushes enemies with an axe and refuses to obey commands, symbolizing chaos and destruction. However, her role in the triad is a path of transformation: from a frightening school outcast to a loyal protector, whose rage grows into the ability to protect friends and sincerely empathize with the Dark Ones.
The third hero is Ralsei, the Prince of Darkness. He is a spiritual mentor and guide for aliens from the real world. Ralsei's role is to uphold the ideals of the world, heal the wounds of his comrades with magic, and make sure that Chris and Susie do not deviate from their intended path. He is the living embodiment of the prophecy itself, which literally created him to serve the Heroes of Light.
This theme with heroes turns the usual canons of fantasy upside down, as the fate of the world is in the hands of deeply traumatized and lonely teenagers led by a mysterious prince. The whole intrigue lies in how real this prophecy is

Computers are robots, and toys are monsters. Ralsei, who initially has no subjects or family in his empty castle, is most likely a revived memory or a personal item of Chris - such as a forgotten pink plastic headband with horns from childhood. This is why he looks like Asriel, knows everything about Chris, and exists solely for one purpose: to guide the Heroes of Light and keep the universe from dying, even if he has to hide some of the truth about himself
to the head when he takes off his hat, it turns out to be an incredibly fluffy white goat with pink horns and floppy ears, who looks very much like Asriel.
Ralsei's character is absolute pacifism, gentleness, and caring. He is incredibly polite, loyal to Chris and Susie, and truly believes that any problem in the Dark World can be solved with kindness, song, and diplomacy, without violence at all. Ralsei loves to bake pies, give gifts, and always puts other people's interests above his own. However, behind this cute and docile mask lies the strong will of the keeper of prophecy: he can be very persistent when it comes to saving the world, and clearly knows much more than he tells his friends.

Light and Darkness in Deltarune are two sides of the same coin, which must be in absolute balance. The World of Light gives the Dark World form, tangibility and meaning, and the Darkness feeds reality with dreams and magic. One cannot exist without the other, and this balance has been maintained for centuries thanks to the only primordial Fountain of Darkness.
But when the mysterious Knight begins to open new fountains in ordinary rooms of the real world, the Darkness gets out of control. If there are too many fountains, the balance will finally collapse and the apocalypse will come - "The Roaring". At that moment, the earth will plunge into an eternal nightmare, giant Titans will rise from the fountains to destroy the Light, and all the inhabitants of the Dark World will simply turn to stone, because they cannot bear the excess of alien dark energy. To prevent this from happening, the Heroes of Light must find and seal each new source.
In this picture of the world, Ralsee's Castle plays the role of the zero point and the main refuge of the entire universe. The fountain that gushes directly from this castle is made up of absolutely pure darkness. It is this purity that makes the castle a unique place: the Dark Ones from any other closed worlds can live here in peace without the risk of turning to stone. It is literally an ark for the salvation of all beings in the face of impending chaos.
Ralsei himself occupies a central, but at the same time frighteningly mysterious place in this concept. He is not just a local, he is a living manifesto of the Prophecy and the sole guardian of true balance. While the other Dark Ones are tied to their rooms and turn into statues when moving to other people's locations, Ralsei calmly moves between worlds and knows the structure of the universe on a meta-level. He is aware of the Knight's plans, the mechanics of the interaction of souls, and even the details of people's lives in the World of Light.
At the same time, its nature is directly related to the concept of the materialization of things. Dark worlds arise where ordinary objects from our reality come to life under the influence of fountain magic: cards become a faction

Dess's disappearance left a deep psychological trauma for everyone who knew her.
Asriel Drimurr is the eldest son of Asgore and Toriel, as well as Chris's adoptive older brother, who at the time of the plot went to college in another city. Unlike Dess, Asriel is alive and well, and the whole town is looking forward to his return for the weekend vacation, constantly asking Chris about his brother.
His adult appearance in Deltarune is also not shown on screen, but as the son of Asgore and Toriel, he is an anthropomorphic white goat. As a child and adolescence, he looked like a young prince with soft features, no horns or barely noticeable horns, and most likely wore the same striped green and yellow sweater as Chris.
Asriel's character is described as completely flawless and perfect, which is why Chris has always been in his shadow. Asriel is an incredibly kind, sympathetic, friendly, and understanding guy who was genuinely loved by literally every resident of the town. He was an exemplary student, the star of the local school football team, a religious teenager who sang in the church choir, and a terrific older brother. He always supported Chris, shared a room with him, protected him from attacks and built huts with him in the forest. Asriel was the very link that kept the Dremurr family together until their parents' divorce.
As children, Dess and Asriel were best friends, making up an older couple in the company of four children, which also included Chris and Noel. They walked together in the autumn forest, explored the cemetery and made plans for the future, until the tragic disappearance of Dess and Asriel's subsequent departure for college finally destroyed this idyll

Carol Holiday (Mayor) - A tall, thin, and very personable reindeer, Noelle's mother. She has impeccable posture, a proud head posture, and graceful, sharp horns that are noticeably larger than her daughter's. Carol always looks perfect and strict: she is wearing an expensive business suit (trouser or skirt) of a dark color, and her gaze is always cold, piercing and demanding, without a hint of softness.
Rudy Holiday (Rudolph) is Carol's husband and Noelle's father. It looks like a large, sturdy reindeer with thick brownish-red fur, a thick beard and branchy antlers. Due to a serious illness, he is in a hospital room, so he is dressed in simple blue hospital pajamas. He often has a wide, warm smile on his face, and small reading glasses sit on his nose - despite the illness, he looks like a very cheerful, charismatic and loving father.
Dess Holiday (December) is Noelle's older sister and the daughter of Mayor Carol and Rudy, who mysteriously went missing many years ago at the time of the events of the game. The inhabitants of the town do not directly name the reason for her disappearance, but there is a heavy sense of tragedy in the air that forever split the Holiday family and made Carol so cruel and withdrawn.
Her exact appearance in the game has not yet been shown live, but according to memories and archival records, Dess was an anthropomorphic reindeer, like her sister, but taller. Noelle recalls that Dess wore comfortable sportswear and almost never parted with her favorite wooden baseball bat.
In character, Dess was the complete opposite of her timid younger sister. She was an incredibly brave, lively, perky and even daring girl with pronounced leadership qualities. Dess loved adventures, often inciting other children to dangerous forays and always protecting Noelle from any threats. She had a great sense of humor, was the life of the party, but at the same time she could be harsh and decisive if someone tried to offend her loved ones

Alphys looks like a short, plump, anthropomorphic yellow lizard. She has a large round head, a large round nose, noticeably protruding teeth and small spikes on the back of her head, imitating a hairstyle.
She wears large, round glasses with thick black frames, which constantly slide down her nose when she is nervous. On the surface, Alphys is dressed very simply and homely: she wears a long dark green dress with a large check and a simple gray sweater.
Her figure is always a little stooped, and she often timidly presses her paws to her chest, which immediately betrays her extreme self-doubt and shyness.
Asgore looks like a huge, massive, anthropomorphic white goat. He has a powerful build, thick white fur, a fluffy golden beard and mustache, and two large curved horns flaunt on his head. On the surface, his appearance betrays extreme poverty and carelessness: he wears a shabby green short-sleeved shirt, old jeans, and a simple work apron that is often stained with earth from flowers. He almost always smiles good-naturedly, but his gaze looks tired and sad.
Toriel is a tall, stately anthropomorphic white goat, the ex-wife of Asgore. Unlike him, she has a very neat, well-groomed and strict appearance. She has a kind, rounded face, soft floppy ears, and small, neat horns that are almost hidden behind her hair. Toriel dresses in a modest but elegant long purple dress with a white collar and apron, which emphasizes her status as a caring teacher and exemplary hostess.

Severe family trauma. Noelle's character is badly broken by the situation at home. Her father, the only person who sincerely understood her and gave her warmth, is seriously ill and confined to a hospital bed. Her mother, the despotic mayor of the city, keeps her daughter in a tight grip, demanding absolute perfection and unforgiving of weaknesses. Because of this, Noelle feels incredibly lonely and defenseless
The hidden side of her personality is much deeper than it seems. Despite all her timidity, Noelle has a craving for something dark, unusual and even frightening. She adores the aesthetics of Halloween, scary stories and sincerely admires strong, independent personalities who can afford to rebel against the rules - after all, she herself is locked in the cage of other people's expectations. If Noelle finds herself in a situation where she is tightly controlled or directed, her gentleness can transform into blind, intimidating obedience, to the point of completely suppressing her own will and manifesting hidden, destructive ice magic. Noelle has a crush on Chris

Noelle Holiday looks like an anthropomorphic reindeer. She has a very fragile, graceful physique and a light, golden-beige coat. Noelle's face is adorned with a large round nose of a red shade and expressive, kind brown eyes. Its distinctive feature is small deer horns, which barely break through lush, long golden hair, neatly styled in waves. On the surface, she dresses modestly, in a homely way: she wears a cozy closed sweater in a red and green Christmas check and a long dark skirt below the knees. In the Dark World, her image changes radically - she transforms into an angelic figure, dressing in a snow-white long robe with wide sleeves, and her hair becomes even lighter, almost platinum.
Noelle's character is woven from deep internal contradictions hidden behind the mask of an ideal child. At first glance, she seems to be a "pure angel" - an incredibly polite, obedient, diligent excellent student who never argues with adults, is always ready to help her classmates with homework and actively participates in the church and volunteer life of the city. She has tremendous empathy, always sincerely worries about other people's problems and is not able to consciously harm someone.
However, behind this perfect showcase, there are serious psychological problems:
• Pathological cowardice and anxiety. Noelle is scared to the point of panic by a huge number of things: darkness, confined spaces, heights, a strict mother, and even mythical creatures. She literally has a hard time breathing in fear when faced with uncertainty. She is terrified of disappointing others or appearing bad.
• Excellent student syndrome and reporting. Noel absolutely does not know how to say no. Because of this, her extreme kindness is shamelessly used by Birdley, who forces her to do projects for him and indulge his selfishness. She meekly submits to someone else's will, suppressing her own desires.

Susie is a tall, large, and muscular purple lizard (a monster that resembles a dinosaur or dragon). On the surface, it has a rather unkempt and rebellious appearance. Her face is almost completely covered by long, disheveled dark brown bangs, from under which only yellow glowing eyes are visible when she is angry. She wears an old, worn-out purple vest jacket over a white tank top, ripped blue jeans, and chunky black boots. In the Dark World, her image becomes even more brutal: her hair takes on a bright plum hue, her skin becomes darker, and her clothes turn into a sleeveless jacket made of black leather with spikes on the shoulders, complemented by a long purple cloak and belts with plaques.
Chris is the only person in the class. On the surface, he has pale skin and disheveled blonde hair that completely covers the upper half of his face, making his eyes never visible. Chris always wears the same simple clothes: a wide green sweater with one yellow horizontal stripe in the middle and ordinary brown pants
Snowrake is a monster that looks like a humanoid bird made of ice and snow. Its body consists of cold blue shades, and a lush crest flaunts on its head, resembling a snowdrift or crystal. He wears simple dark pants.
Kathy is a large, plump pink she-cat with long, lush yellow hair. She dresses in a bright, slightly casual teenage style: she wears a dark dress or jumpsuit with animal prints and bright makeup. He almost never lets go of his smartphone.
Temmy is a very strange creature that is a cat with dog ears (and a second set of cat ears on its head). She has a round face, medium-length black hair and an invariable stupid smile. She wears a simple blue and yellow striped sweater.

Chris' class is the oldest class in the school they attend. Its composition:
Monster Kid and Snowrake are local jokers and gossips. They sit together, constantly comment on what is happening, tease Birdley and discuss how creepy Susie is.
Jackington and Cathy are a feline couple in the back of the classroom. They are completely immersed in their business, Cathy is constantly on her phone, ignoring Alphys' lessons.
Temmy is a local eccentric with an extremely strange speech. She lives in her own world, sits at a desk with an egg and declares that she is studying in order to "go to college".
Birdley is Noelle's study partner. He occupies the status of the "chief clever guy", but no one likes him for his unbearable arrogance. He is constantly clever, interrupts the teacher and tries to prove that he is smarter than everyone in the class.Birdley looks like an anthropomorphic bluebird. It has bright blue plumage, a large yellow beak, and a neat crest hairstyle on its head. He always wears round glasses with thin frames, which he constantly adjusts when he is smart. Birdley dresses in a strict school suit: a light gray jacket, a white shirt and a dark blue tie, which emphasizes his status as an "exemplary student".
Noelle Holiday is the main excellent student of the class and the mayor's daughter. She occupies the highest social status among the students. Noelle is incredibly kind, obedient and sympathetic, which is why everyone loves her, but at the same time she is terribly cowardly and suffers from her mother's overprotectiveness.
Susie is the terror of the class. Before the events in the Dark World, she held the status of a dangerous hooligan, whom everyone was terribly afraid of. When Alphys sends someone with Susie to get chalk, it sounds like a death sentence to the students, but after a while, the girl becomes
kinder

Susie has the status of the main outcast and bully of the local school. No one in town really knows where she lives or who her parents are, which gives rise to rumors about her unfortunate origins. In the social hierarchy, Susie is at the very bottom: her teachers (including Alphys) are afraid of her, her classmates avoid her, and Toriel is genuinely worried about her future. She constantly skips classes, is rude to others and steals chalk with crayons from classrooms, which is why she has gained the fame of a dangerous teenager, from whom it is better to stay away.
after falling into the Dark World together and experiencing adventures there, their relationship changes dramatically. From sworn enemies, they turn into best friends. On the surface, they begin to cover each other in front of adults, walk around the city together (which shocks the rest of the residents) and sincerely wait for the end of classes to escape to the school closet
again. He has a large round head with spikes on the back of his head and dark circles around his eyes. He wears a striped yellow-brown sweater, due to the lack of arms, constantly trips and falls out of the blue. In Deltarune, he has become a little older, so his sweater now has a collar under his throat.

Birdley is an ordinary high school student who is Noelle's main rival and academic partner. He is incredibly arrogant, boasting of his intelligence and status as the "best student", although behind his pride there is a deep lack of self-confidence.
Asgore and Toriel are divorced and their relationship is extremely strained. Toriel has a stable and respected position in society as a schoolteacher. Asgore, on the other hand, has sunk to the very bottom of the social hierarchy — he lives in poverty on the verge of eviction. Toriel completely ignores her ex-husband: she defiantly throws his flowers in the trash and takes the children, wanting nothing to do with him. Asgore, on the other hand, is still longing, keeps the heart-shaped flowers, and tries unrequitedly to regain her favor.
Carol Holiday (Mayor) and Asgore have a tough economic relationship. Mayor Carol is the most powerful figure in the city, and Asgore is her main debtor. Due to Asgore's inability to pay the rent of his flower shop on time, Carol threatens to close his business. She is adamant and makes no allowances for his past or status.
Chris occupies the status of the youngest child in the city in the respected Dreemurr family. His adoptive mother, Toriel, is a well-known teacher, and his father, Asgore, is a former important figure, now an impoverished florist. In society, Chris has a reputation as a very quiet, introverted and "strange" teenager who always hides his eyes behind his bangs. The inhabitants of the town are friendly to him, but wary, often remembering his childhood harmless pranks. At the same time, Chris is the only person in the family who continues to communicate with Asgore after the divorce of his parents, regularly visiting his father in his shop.

Alphys is a high school teacher. She teaches lessons at a local school, is extremely insecure, very shy, and is a fan of anime.
Undyne is the head of the city police. Instead of her usual heroic armor, she wears a regular police uniform. There are practically no crimes in the town, so her work is most often reduced to traffic control, which is why she misses a lot and dreams of real action.
Carol Holiday (Mayor) is the head of the city government. She has unquestioned power in the city, keeps everything under strict control and is distinguished by a tough, cold character. Because of her strict decrees and difficult family situation (her husband is in the hospital), the inhabitants of the town treat her with great apprehension.
Sans has the status of the owner of a grocery store on the corner (which he simply bought and renamed). He behaves like an ordinary relaxed salesman, stands behind the counter around the clock, makes stupid jokes and claims that he has recently moved to this city and does not really know anyone yet.
Papyrus does not formally appear on the streets, but has the status of a homebody and the younger brother of Sans. According to Sans, Papyrus is at home, he has no friends yet, and he really wants to meet someone, spending his days playing games or doing household chores.
Toriel holds the honorary status of an elementary school teacher at a local school. She is sincerely loved by small children for her kindness and care, and in her free time she is engaged in housekeeping and upbringing.
Asgore has the status of the owner of the flower shop "Flowers of Asgor". He is divorced, lives in extreme poverty right in his store and often distributes flowers to residents for free, which is why he can barely make ends meet and cannot pay Carol's rent on time.

On the surface, there is a quiet, provincial town, surrounded by a dense autumn forest. Life here flows slowly and peacefully. All the streets are strewn with golden and crimson fallen leaves, and the soft light of the setting sun paints the buildings in warm colors.
The town has all the necessary infrastructure:
The main street with small shops, a cozy snack bar and a two-story library.
Residential quarters with neat one-story and two-story houses surrounded by wooden fences.
Public spaces, among which the local school, the austere Christian church at the end of the street, the well-kept cemetery and the enclosed police station stand out.
The southern outskirts, where the asphalt gives way to a dirt road leading to the locked massive doors of an old bunker hidden among the trees.
The atmosphere of the town is filled with a sense of light nostalgia, light melanchia and absolute security, behind which, however, some hidden secret is felt.
Dark World
Once below the surface, you find yourself in an abstract, surreal space, in which the laws of nature are completely distorted. This is a dimension of contrasts, where neon colors cut through the deep, velvety darkness, and familiar everyday objects turn into elements of the landscape.
The locations of the Dark World follow each other like bizarre dreams:
Desert rocks and castles made of purple stone, where silhouettes of card suits soar in the sky.
A cyber city bathed in bright neon lights, with glowing LED roads, giant plugs, wires, and dialog boxes floating in the air.
Thematic architecture, where every element of the environment - from a checkerboard cage on the floor to a futuristic skyscraper - resembles a revived board game or computer program.
The atmosphere of the Dark World is electrified by magic and the spirit of a dangerous adventure. Here the boundaries between reality and fiction are erased, and the everyday turns into a grandiose fairy tale.
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