Sometimes, when we start building a fictional universe, we get so excited about the places, creatures and organizations that we end up leaving the main character in the background. I think this is something worth revisiting in Holozing, especially when it comes to Fiona, the protagonist of the future timeline in this fan lore.
What makes Fiona interesting is the world she belongs to. Unlike a traditional fantasy protagonist who discovers a world full of living creatures, Fiona lives in a future where these beings are no longer part of everyday life in the same way. Their existence has become connected to holographic technology, simulations and the remnants of something humanity may have lost a long time ago.
But I don't think her story should be limited to discovering how this technology works. For me, the most interesting part is how Fiona reacts when she begins to question the reality surrounding her. She could start as an ordinary worker, someone who follows routines, completes assignments and doesn't pay much attention to the company she works for. Then, little by little, she discovers things that make it impossible for her to continue living as if nothing has happened.
This is where I would like to see her character develop. Fiona doesn't need to be brave from the beginning, nor does she need to understand everything immediately. In fact, I think it would be more believable if she initially tried to convince herself that the strange things she discovers are simply technical problems or misunderstandings.
After all, questioning a powerful organization is not an easy decision when your entire life depends on the system it controls. She could lose her job, her reputation or even access to the technology that allows people to interact with holographic creatures. Her personal conflict would become much more meaningful if doing the right thing also meant putting her own future at risk.
Another thing I find interesting is the possibility that Fiona might develop an emotional connection with one of these creatures. At first, she could see it as nothing more than an unusual simulation. However, as she spends more time with it, she begins noticing behaviors that don't seem entirely programmed. The creature might remember previous encounters, react unexpectedly or show signs of fear when certain experiments take place.
This would force Fiona to confront a difficult question: if these beings are only simulations, why does their suffering feel so real?
I also believe her story could benefit from introducing other characters who challenge her perspective. Not everyone inside the company needs to be evil, and not everyone who opposes it needs to have good intentions. Someone could help Fiona investigate the truth while secretly pursuing their own objectives. Another character might know exactly what is happening but refuse to speak because they believe the consequences would be worse.
These relationships could gradually transform Fiona from a passive observer into someone willing to take action. Her journey would not simply be about uncovering a secret, but about deciding what she is prepared to sacrifice once she understands it.
For me, returning to Fiona is a good opportunity to give Holozing's future timeline a stronger emotional foundation. The mysteries surrounding the creatures and the company are important, but they become much more powerful when we experience them through someone who has something to lose.
Ultimately, Fiona's greatest challenge might not be discovering what happened to the creatures. It might be deciding what humanity deserves to know about them, and whether she has the courage to change a future that everyone else has already accepted.