Persephone

Persephone: Chassis Racing and Blooming Destinies

Our Story

The Hades Chassis Racing Cup approaches, and the checkered flag waits for no one! Can Persephone Protocol make their qualifier? Or, will they leave us disappointed yet again? Recent years have not been kind to the storied team. But even as the Cup approaches, strange events begin to stir. Old gods awaken, and destinies come to bear. Can these blossoming magical girls embrace their magic in time and save Neo-Oliva Bay?

Bloom&Blight:Persephone is a story about found family, legacy, and personal identity, wrapped up in the full throttle world of mecha-racing. If you love shows like IGPX, Zoids, or even just mecha and magical girls in general, Persephone is the show for you. With character stories front and center, Persephone will have you cheering for the underdog team in record time.

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Our Setting

Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! One hundred and fifty years have passed since the end of the GENIX Wars, and the floating city sits on the cutting edge of magi-tech and science, literally reaching for the heavens. Oliva Bay University still leads the way in public research, but if you’re looking for the best and the brightest for chassis racing and development, look no further than Brightburn Industries for all your chassis needs.

Connected by robust public transport, the five boroughs (Hub-01, Bloom-02, B.L.I.G.H.T.-03, C-Town-04, and Garden-05) demarcate life for a diverse urban population. But don’t worry! No matter where you find yourself in Neo-Oliva Bay, you’re never more than a capacitor’s throw away from a Hole in the Wall pizzeria!

Persephone Protocol Racing

Atlas - Played by: Candace

Atlas Edwards-Caruth (they/he/she) is a racer with a checkered past. Formerly “one to watch” in the Oliva Bay racing scene, they had a public fall from grace after the death of their sister, who was an undefeated championship racer in her own right. With the weight of tragic loss on their mighty shoulders and a withering heart inside his powerful chest, Atlas has joined Team Persephone to try and recoup funds from rescinded sponsorships. But will their newfound team actually inspire her to once again reach for greatness? Can they ever rebuild a shattered legacy?

Eloise - Played by: Taylor

Eloise (she/her) is a bubbly and enthusiastic addition to the team. New to Neo Oliva Bay she brings a fresh perspective with her ever thoughtful gaze and a warrior's spirit on the track with her chassis Yona. Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means a quick, and I mean very quick... impossibly fast, trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track to stomp out the competition, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!

Carmen - Played by: Kit

As the longest-standing member of Persephone Protocol, Carmen Holiday (she/her) has seen her racers through thick and thin. Lately though, it seems mostly thin. After her partner left for a rival team, the Protocol splintered, and it seemed the historic team’s days were numbered. Now, she operates her two-seater single-handedly, overclocking her mech and herself to keep her team moving towards victory. Everything has changed, but Carmen's here to keep the light on, whatever it takes.

Cedar - Played by: Bee Zelda

Cedar (he/him) grew up with a chip on his shoulder and a wrench in his hand. Racing full time never used to be an option, not when he’s paying for every bolt and booster out of pocket so he squeezes his dream into late-night tuning sessions and brutal morning practices. Persephone Protocol was the only crew willing to take him in without flinching at his temper. Every heat, every run, every repair session is one more moment to prove loudly that keeping him around wasn’t a mistake. Fast, loud, and absolutely unstoppable, Cedar is ready to scorch the track before he lets anyone think he’s second best.

Fen - Played by: Anna Maeve

As the team’s Artillery and Sniper, and a brand new rookie to the Cup, Fen (she/her) keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows with skills that seem far beyond her experience. Upbeat and fast talking, she raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugary syrup. But not everything with Fen is as it seems. Behind her high energy personality lies a need for belonging, nestled amongst an assortment of closely held secrets.

Zag - Played by: Logan

Zagreus (he/they), or Zag to his friends, is not your average pit-bot. This sticker plastered deer is knowledgeable about all things chassis racing and for generations he has maintained all of team Persephone Protocol's dream machines with a love and dedication beyond compare.

Be it a tune-up or an ear to listen to (or even a headbutt when Atlas is in sight) Zag is always there for his team. Just don't bring a giraffe into the garage or you might see a new side to this bionic friend.

Official Character Art by Kumamaskie