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He came to believe the formulae and theories could never deduce the emotions of humans. Only his savior would always stand by his side. —Anniversary Tales Collection Booklet

Alva Lorenz
Name	Alva Lorenz
Alias(es)	Hermit
Gender	Male
Nationality	Dutch 🇳🇱
Career	Inventor
Character Details
Character Day	April 20th
Age	Unknown
Traits	Arrogant, pessimistic, pragmatic
Talents	Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Interests	Read Newspapers, Review Literature, Write Books
Likes	Invention, Academic Journals
Dislikes	Public Opinion, High Risks, Public Relations
Story Details
Status	Deceased
Connected Characters	Major: Luca Balsa Ann Marcus Thorne Amanda Gaddis Minor: Herman Balsa Professor Kaiser Whittaker "Dogma" Ann's Father Alva's Wife Luca's Mother
Connected Locations	Lakeside Village

Alva Lorenz, also known as the Hermit, is one of the 34 playable Hunters added to Identity V.

This page is a compilation of lore and story content for this character.

Backstory

Character Introduction

"Alva, my friend, if you deny my research, I don't know who else might understand me in this world."
This was a long-standing nightmare for Alva Lorenz. At that time, Herman was still working with him, and the two of them always quarreled over the "perfect eternal machine." However, a fire sparked by an experiment destroyed everything, and when the smoke cleared, all he had left were Herman's records and manuscripts.
Years passed, and Alva became a famous inventor in the city, even with a sincere and diligent mentee of his own. But just when he was about to give him everything he'd accomplished, he was accused and betrayed by this very same apprentice:
"A thief who has exhausted his talents is not worthy of such wisdom. You monopolize my father's research efforts and always hinder my own... So, why are you so afraid of others stealing your findings?"
The dispute between master and student quickly became a topic of discussion in town. Alva was reluctant to defend himself, but public opinion was already rapidly fermenting in every corner of the city. As the situation intensified, an explosion the same as many years ago ended everything, and when Alva woke up, a group of people in long robes pushed through the door.
They told Alva that he was saved by a generous god who would give him a new power... and a new life free from harassment by others.
Alva chose to stay, where he could at least carry out his beloved research in peace. Now he understands that formulas and principles can never deduce human feelings, and that in this world, apart from the God who saved him from his predicament, no one deserves to stand by his side.

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"Alva, my friend, if you deny my research, I don't know who else might understand me in this world."

This was a long-standing nightmare for Alva Lorenz. At that time, Herman was still working with him, and the two of them always quarreled over the "perfect eternal machine." However, a fire sparked by an experiment destroyed everything, and when the smoke cleared, all he had left were Herman's records and manuscripts.

Years passed, and Alva became a famous inventor in the city, even with a sincere and diligent mentee of his own. But just when he was about to give him everything he'd accomplished, he was accused and betrayed by this very same apprentice:

"A thief who has exhausted his talents is not worthy of such wisdom. You monopolize my father's research efforts and always hinder my own... So, why are you so afraid of others stealing your findings?"

The dispute between master and student quickly became a topic of discussing in town. Alva was reluctant to defend himself, but public opinion was already rapidly fermenting in every corner of the city. As the situation intensified, an explosion the same as many years ago ended everything, and when Alva woke up, a group of people in long robes pushed through the door.

They told Alva that he was saved by a generous god who would give him a new power... and a new life free from harassment by others.

Alva chose to stay, where he could at least carry out his beloved research in peace. Now he understands that formulas and principles can never deduce human feelings, and that in this world, apart from the God who saved him from his predicament, no one deserves to stand by his side.

Character Trailer

Identity V - Hermit Background Story

Hermit's backstory trailer

Trailer Transcript

Creating a perpetual motion machine
is like being trapped in a never-ending dream.
Reality grows from these sketches,
expanding through years of fruitless effort.
Yet this illusion is ceaselessly reflected in silent thoughts.
It should have died in flames with the last generation.
Mr. Lorenz,
based on our preliminary investigations
the suspect may be a student of yours.
Yet the embers rekindled in the next generation.
This is the law of nature.
If you really wish to rise above this law
you must dive deeper and deeper
to the bitter end
of darkness.

Deduction Quests

All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic points for the Logic Path. After the character's deductions are completed, their Worn Clothes will be available.

Press "Collapse" to hide the deduction path.

Deduction Quests Conclusion 1. Particles: These tiny particles formed our enormous, boisterous, everchanging world. Basic Objective: Form 1 Circuit Connection(s) Advanced Objective 1: Form 2 Circuit Connection(s) Advanced Objective 2: Form 3 Circuit Connection(s) A letter home: "Go, Alva. Leave this wretched place and change the world." 2. Polarity: Attraction comes from being different. Basic Objective: Hit Survivors with Second Dawn 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 1: Hit Survivors with Second Dawn 2 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Hit Survivors with Second Dawn 3 time(s) A teacher's comment: Herman is full of passion and holds a very romantic scientific ideal. Alva is quiet and a dependable pragmatist... They will make excellent partners in academic research. 3. Theory: Every theory comes from imagination, and our mission is to prove them. Basic Objective: Simultaneously knock down 2 Survivors 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 1: Simultaneously knock down 2 Survivors 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Simultaneously knock down 2 Survivors 1 time(s) A sketch: A sketch of a complicated mechanical structure kept between a graduation certificate. It is signed by Herman Zeeman. 4. Falsifiability: One of the criteria for a scientific question is that a logical counterexample must exist. Basic Objective: Eliminate all Survivors Advanced Objective 1: Eliminate all Survivors Advanced Objective 2: Eliminate all Survivors A page from a diary: He never mentioned anything about himself throughout the two years that he was gone, but he still remitted the research fees every month. He finally returned yesterday, yet I find myself increasingly worried about that research's feasibility... Perhaps we shouldn't seek to prove something that does not exist. My good friend has given up too much for this. 5. Torsion Balance: No amount of change should be overlooked. Basic Objective: Stun Survivors with the Electromagnetic Field 2 time(s) Advanced Objective 1: Stun Survivors with the Electromagnetic Field 4 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Stun Survivors with the Electromagnetic Field 6 time(s) Tabloid headline: Noblewoman Died of Heartbreak, Only Son Gone. Widower Suspected of Spending Family Fortune on New Project. 6. Insulator: It prevented the transfer of energy and a tragedy from happening. Basic Objective: Change polarity 4 time(s) Advanced Objective 1: Change polarity 8 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Change polarity 12 time(s) A manuscript: In the complicated calculation process and the sporadic gaps, the same sentence is written over and over again: "Alva Lorenz betrayed me. He deprived me of my ideals and destroyed my life." 7. Field: While we stand within it, it's almost impossible to notice that it is changing us. Basic Objective: Destroy 1 pallet Advanced Objective 1: Destroy 2 pallet Advanced Objective 2: Destroy 3 pallet A report: A person was killed in the fire. Initial investigations indicate that an experiment-induced explosion was the cause. 8. Medium: When the entire past rests with a single person, he is the medium of that past. Basic Objective: Interrupt Survivors' rescue 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 1: Interrupt Survivors' rescue 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Interrupt Survivors' rescue 1 time(s) A diary entry: I tried to seal away everything about him and the perpetual motion engine, but they still persuaded me to put that failure on display... On the day of the exhibition, I kept sensing his presence. 9. Frame of Reference: With the past as our frame of reference, we are in constant fear that the conclusion we come to is that everything will come to naught. Basic Objective: Stun Survivors from 5 meters away with the Electromagnetic Field 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 1: Stun Survivors from 10 meters away with the Electromagnetic Field 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Stun Survivors from 15 meters away with the Electromagnetic Field 1 time(s) A letter of recommendation: "The moment I laid eyes on that great masterpiece on display, I knew it would become my lifelong pursuit... The 'perfect perpetual machine' will one day become a reality." 10. Laws: Much induction and verification are required to expound on an objective fact. Basic Objective: Hit Survivors with Miracle 2 time(s) Advanced Objective 1: Hit Survivors with Miracle 4 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Hit Survivors with Miracle 6 time(s) Conclusion: "I found that person's writing and the evidence that you plagiarized his results! You fraud!" 11. Light: Is it the product of a combustion reaction, a type of electromagnetic wave, or perhaps the work of God? Basic Objective: Control Survivors for 8 second(s) Advanced Objective 1: Control Survivors for 12 second(s) Advanced Objective 2: Control Survivors for 16 second(s) A voice: "Alva, you are the 'prodigy' we've been looking for, the key to a better world..." 12. Essence: An unchanging attribute. Basic Objective: Simultaneously deal damage to 4 Survivors 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 1: Simultaneously deal damage to 4 Survivors 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Simultaneously deal damage to 4 Survivors 1 time(s) Last words: They are right. I don't need that silly stuff. I should have realized that humanity has always been this way. Rumor After going through countless letdowns, disputes, and betrayals, Alva came to the conclusion that no formula nor theory could predict human nature. Only his savior could ever stand by his side.

Letters

This section contains the letters the player receives after completing Alva's Character Day Event on April 20th each year. After the event they can be accessed in the file section of the character's Notebook page.

• 2024
• 2025

Hermit Letters
Lore Connections
Mentioned NPC's	Herman Balsa Professor Kaiser

An Old Letter (2024)

Dear Professor Kaiser,
Thank you for your assistance the other day. All arrangements for Herman Zimman's funeral have been made. If you hadn't reached out to me after the incident, I would have never been able to plan for the future and reflect on the past on my own.
During our time as students, it was under your tutelage that Herman and I had our eyes opened to the beauty and great value of physics. We were classmates and colleagues for many years, and even now, I still find myself unable to overcome the tremendous pain of losing my best friend, especially when I think about how his life was wasted in the pursuit of that impossible dream—the Perpetual Motion Engine!
He once told me that if even I rejected his research, perhaps no one else in the world could truly understand him. But in response, I said science does not define truth with friendship, and I've always hoped that he would find his way back to the right path.
I'm grateful to him as he was a close friend who always stood by my side, and for the sake of allowing me to concentrate on my research, he even supported me financially when my father fell ill. On the other hand, upon learning the truth of it all, I felt puzzled and even furious about his choices. The fury I experienced made me recall the time we carried out research together and forced me to face the fact that he was gone, and that made me feel even more powerless and dejected.
At this point, I'm sure you've realized the reason I'm writing this letter. I'm very grateful for your invitation to stay at the academy and teach in the academy's laboratory. But I still find myself unable to face the past. Herman's passing left me needing more time to consider the future of my research. How do I avoid betraying my past yet advance cautiously toward the truth?
So, I've decided to leave my current environment and seek a new home. Perhaps work, family, or some other personal objective. In the everchanging reaches of time and space, people eventually find hope and peace within them again. I still intend to continue my scientific exploration, but this time, I will choose my direction more cautiously to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
As for our "results," I will seal away that sinful machine for eternity. Perhaps no one else will remember it after Herman until it completely vanishes in the annals of time.

Alva Lorenz

Hermit Letters
Lore Connections
Mentioned NPC's	Eye of Darkness "Dogma"

A Page of Notes (2025)

Before I was to fully immerse myself in the sacred duty of examining the ritual, Lord Alva, in his great wisdom, gathered me and a select few followers for a final briefing. It was a session that revealed the ineffable beauty of the divine gifts and refinements bestowed upon my soul.
The enlightenment of the Eye of Darkness manifests itself to each individual in different and mysterious ways. It often shapes the very essence of one's being with a precision and thoroughness that transcends mortal comprehension, answering the deepest, most fervent yearnings of every soul burned by its inner fire.
The eyes—those clear, feline orbs—removed from me the tangled web of emotions that had once obstructed my path. In their stead, I was granted clarity, a singular focus, that allowed me to serve the greater, transcendent work with unwavering devotion. The affections, the pains, the turmoil that had once bent my will, all were stripped from me. In their absence, a serenity unlike any I had ever known overtook me.
As for Lord Alva, his consciousness had long since become a serene and perfect void, in which the wheels of order and the delicate threads of causality moved in quiet rhythm. His transformation seemed far more absolute and deep than my own, and I could not help but perceive in him an aura of something holy. Perhaps this is the very thing the venerable one had longed for, but had never fully attained?
......
The tasks I have undertaken in these past days are but a small part of the larger preparations for the ritual to come. While I lack the standing to truly partake in its heart, I nonetheless find myself honored by my involvement. According to Lord Alva's design, all actions that can ensure the ritual's success, no matter how seemingly small, are essential.
One reason is Lord Alva's distrust of the ritual's sponsor. The invitation promised all necessary "materials" and assurances for the ceremony, but this also suggested that the sponsor may have known far more than we anticipated—perhaps even the recent operations I had conducted in the Netherlands. Thus, I was ordered to journey there, to retrace the steps of the jailbreak and scrutinize the lingering traces and details of the event.
I place my full trust in Lord Alva's judgment: even if the invitation is generous, the sponsor's underlying intentions are undoubtedly at odds with ours. The vague assurances of "beneficial outcomes" may well conceal ulterior motives—hidden conditions that demand a cautious eye. And I know that Lord Alva, ever vigilant, will never go unprepared.
Upon my arrival in the Netherlands, I conducted a thorough investigation of the area surrounding Het Arresthuis. Here, in this very place, the great divine presence had imparted its revelation, and it was from this very jailbreak that the perfect candidate for the forthcoming ritual had been chosen. The traces of the escape plan, once carefully laid by several of our brethren, had been meticulously erased. From the scant testimonies I gathered, it seemed that other unknown parties had been involved, their fates now shrouded in mystery. Strangely, the nearby cemeteries, where our fallen comrades were said to rest, had been emptied.
I relayed these findings to Lord Alva, and a swift reply came—indicating that I must soon set forth once more.
However, there is one detail I withheld from my report: during my investigation, I happened upon a cemetery near a small village. There, I discovered a gravestone bearing the name of Lord Alva. It was an unadorned stone—bereft of epitaph, untouched by the rot of decaying leaves. Only a thin layer of ash lay upon its surface.

(The notes are accompanied by a brief reply, an order to proceed to England and await further instructions.)

Letter Summaries

These summaries are found in the Character Relations menu after the letter has been received.

An Old Letter In the letter, Alva refuses Professor Kaiser's invitation to stay and expresses his condolences to his friend Herman. A Page of Notes In his memoir, a follower of the Eye of Darkness praises Alva and records the discovery of Alva's gravestone in the Netherlands.

Rewards

How many years the player has participated and completed the Character Day Event determines which letter they receive and the extra reward.

• If this is the first time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait for the character and the 2024 letter.
• If this is the second time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait frame and the 2025 letter.

2024 Portrait

2025 Portrait Frame

Character Resources

The additional in-game and external documents for this character include:

• Character Relations
• Quotes & Media
• Event Appearances
• Mentions
• Past Resources

The Character Relations Web shows Hermit's connections to other characters.

Quotations

• 5th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
  • "I haven't been in such a crowd for a while. It's been a long time since I've had to communicate with people like this. I'm okay to have a cup of tea alone in the corner. You are very kind to show me the way."
• Valentine's Day 2023 Cards quotes:
  • "Overly complex emotions affect a person's ability to make rational judgments. Still, thank you for being fond of me, and I hope my response doesn't come off as rude."
  • "Your card reminds me of some old friends and some meaningless things that bring unnecessary sadness. Forget it, destiny always moves in a fixed direction, just like these gears. It isn't something that we can change. The same can be said for my meeting with those old friends, and you."
• Deduction Star 2023 quotes:
  • "Formulas are elegant laws of the cosmos, yet the human heart is so unpredictable that it's beyond its calculation."
  • "Hoping a person would repent is as ridiculous as hoping a faulty experiment would succeed."
  • "Whether it's a science experiment or in life, even the slightest mistake may escalate into a disaster."
  • "Is there anything in this world more elegant than a machine that never stops spinning?"
• 6th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
  • "Happy 6th Anniversary and thank you for the invitation.
    On the way in, I saw a few machines in disrepair. The circuits seemed unsafe, so I repaired them to keep an accident from occurring.
    Hm? It's something I ought to do; no need to thank me."
• Deduction Star 2024 quote:
  • "Although I believe truth needs no validation, I consider your affirmation an exception."
• Qixi Festival 2024 Wishing Star quote:
  • "May more forsake the folly of human nature and choose to approach the truth."
• Autumn Harvest Tavern Guestbook quote:
  • "Sipping on this and pondering the truth... What could be better?"
• 7th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
  • "Happy 7th Anniversary to Oletus manor. Thank you for your kind invitation.
    However, I am still hesitant regarding exchanging scientific ideas with the other brilliant researchers present. Please forgive me—it's not meant as disrespect for your guests. I just have some personal "troubles."
    Rather than conversations, I feel the documents and books on the shelves might offer me greater inspiration."
• Nymph Awards 2025 quotes:
  • "People are quick to judge the whole truth from fragments, making grand conclusions from tiny pieces."
  • "Saying ten thousand truths isn't as powerful as disproving a single lie."
• New Year's 2026 quote:
  • "To confirm a guess can be a kind of relief. If this beam truly enlightens, let it help me find the missing variable."

Reply Web Events

Reply Web Events
Icon	Event	Quote
	Halloween 2022	(ˊ⓿_ゝ⓿) [Chinese]: "If candy can quiet you uninvited guests. Take it. It's time for me to go back and continue my research." [Japanese]: "If candy is meant to appease uninvited guests...you should take it... Oh, I'll have to go back and start researching..."

Japanese Twitter Replies

Please press "Expand" to see in-character replies from the official Japanese Twitter.

Original Tweet Fan Comment Character Reply Hermit's ONCE Concept Art (link) Alva-Sensei! How terrible, I can't look at you directly! Hmm... If you can't look at me directly, maybe it'd be better if you looked through something. Blurring out things I don't want to see gives me relief. Even if you want to see something more clearly, you can still maintain some distance. (ˊ⓿_ゝ⓿)ノ🕶️ < You should try it. Hermit's ONCE Concept Art (link) He's such an ikemen my eyeballs are going to explode Oh, how intriguing. Ikemen... That's a word often used by young people. Unfortunately, I haven't had much experience with it. Could you please tell me what it is? (ˊ⓿_ゝ⓿)＜ My eyes will explode... Hermit's ONCE Costume Showcase (link) The deep indigo suits you so well...! ! !🙏🙏✨ I hope you receive a lot of bouquets💐💐 Thank you for your kind words. However, this compliment doesn't suit the me now. (ˊ⓿_ゝ⓿)＜My former honor is already long gone...

Event Appearances
Icon	Event	Role
	5th Anniversary Adventures Booklet (April & July 2023)	Himself
	Midnight Carnival (October - November 2023)	Lead Consultant
	The Voyage of Oceanus (March - April 2024)	Acoustician (Echo Transmission)
Head Referee	Chase the Waves! The Summer Athletic Games Begin! (July - August 2024)	Head Referee
	Link Click Crossover Part II (Mentioned) (February - March 2025)	Himself

Hermit has been mentioned in the following documents for other characters:

Letters

• "Disciple's" Letters (2021, 2022 & 2023)
• "Prisoner's" Letter (2021, 2022 & 2024)

Deductions

• "Prisoner's" Deduction Quests (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11)

Backstories

• "Cueist's" Character Trailer
• Lanternist's Backstory (Character Introduction & Character Trailer)
• "Prisoner's" Backstory (Character Introduction & Character Trailer)

Other

• "Prisoner"'s Birthday Questions (2022 & 2023)

The following resources related to The Ripper were, at some point in time, present in official websites or in-game after Identity V's official release, but have since been replaced. As such, they may contain details that have since been altered or removed from the character's backstory. Their related removal date will be listed at the top of their respective section.

Character Introduction

Hermit's character introduction on the Identity V Official Website was reworded at some point before August 12th 2025. The following is the previous wording.

"Alva, my friend, if you deny my research, I don't know who can understand me in this world." Because this is a nightmare of Alva Lorenz, but because it ends with him. Herman was still working with him at the time. The two always quarrel over the "perfect eternal machine". But a fire sparked by an experiment destroyed everything, the smoke cleared, and all he had left was Hermann's records and manuscripts. Over the years, Alva has become a famous inventor in the city, and even a sincere student. But just when he was going to give everything, he was accused and betrayed by his beloved student. "A thief with all his talents is not worth such wisdom. You monopolize my father's research results, and you have been blocking my research, why are you so afraid at first time?" The dispute between master and student quickly became a topic of discussion, and Alva was reluctant to defend himself, but public opinion was already rapidly fermenting in every corner of the city. As the situation intensified, an explosion the same as many years ago ended everything, and when he woke up, some people in robes pushed through the door. They told Alva that he was saved by a generous god who would give him new powers...and a new life no longer disturbed by others. Alva chose to stay, where he could at least do his favorite research in peace. Now he understands that formulas and principles can never deduce human feelings, and there is no one in this world worthy to stand by his side except the God who saved him from his predicament.

Canon Manor Game

We can gather who was in a canon Manor Game together by information in Letters and Diaries, and very occasionally from character quotes during events.

Game Location: Lakeside Village

Date: Unknown

Serial #	Hunter Identities	Survivor Identities	Notable Events	Cutscenes Available
10-0-2		Luca Balsa ("Prisoner")		no
	Hermit	Alva Lorenz		no
	"Disciple"	Ann	Eliminated	no

Edits to this table can be made here.

The following web is shown in the Character Relations Menu for this game.

Compiled Overview

The following section contains an overview based on canon information.

Please note that some information may be missing as it may not have been provided from official sources. See the given references for further information.

Backstory

Alva Lorenz left his home for a better place. While in schooling, he met Herman Zeeman. The two became best friends and research partners. Herman was obsessed with the idea of a perpetual motion machine, which the two investigated in their research. At some point, Herman disappeared for two years before returning to their research, without an explanation for Alva. Alva by this time began to get doubts about their research. He was starting to think it wasn't feasible and that they shouldn't focus their research on something that "does not exist." The two began to quarrel about the perpetual motion machine. Tabloids began to come out revealing that Herman had spent his family's fortune on his research and had abandoned his family, causing his wife to die and his son to run away. Herman, perhaps sparked by Alva's doubts, began to write that Alva had betrayed him, deprived him of his ideals, and destroyed his life. One day, a fire broke out which killed Herman, leaving Alva with his manuscripts. Alva grieved over Herman, making arrangements for the man's funeral and deciding to lock away his work on the perpetual motion machine with the hope that no one else would pursue it and lose their life like Herman did. Alva also decides to seek out a new purpose in life, still continuing his scientific exploration but not wanting to repeat the same mistakes again.

Some time later, Alva would attend to the Laiden Art and Industry Exhibit. Despite his unease towards it, he was persuaded to display the work done on the perpetual motion machine. This would attract the attention of Luca Balsa. Luca would write a letter to Alva, asking to become a student of his and attaching some of Herman's manuscripts that he had in his possession. Alva would take Luca on as a student and apprentice, the two continuing work on the perpetual motion machine. At some point, Luca discovered evidence of his father's work with Alva on the machine. Luca believed Alva had stolen Herman's work and claimed it as his own. Some of Alva's manuscripts went missing, which Alva reported to the police. It was believed that the stolen manuscripts may have ended up in the hands of a competitor. The police believed a student of his may be responsible. Alva and Luca had a confrontation, which led to an explosion similar to that which killed Herman. Alva died and Luca was blamed for his death and sent to jail.

Alva would awaken to a group of people in robes. They claimed their god, the Eye of Darkness, had saved Alva's life and would give him powers allowing him to continue his research. Alva decided to join the religion and serve the god. As part of the faith, Alva would travel to a village where he would meet and convert the father of Ann to the faith. In a letter to Alva, Ann's father would write of his plans to leave the village with his daughter. Unfortunately, this would never happen as Ann's father succumbed to the plague.

Events at the Manor

Alva and another disciple of the Eye of Darkness would arrive to Oletus Manor for a religious ceremony. This ritual would elevate the disciple to the status of a herald of the Eye of Darkness. While at the manor, Alva seemed to sense the presence of an infiltrator watching them.

It is currently unknown what happened to Alva at the manor.

Alternate Theories and Conclusions

The below article or section(s) contains speculation, analysis, or theories which may include unconfirmed information.

When adding content, use references to link or explain legitimate/official supportive evidence for specific theories, otherwise it may be removed.

• It is unknown if Alva actually stole Herman's inventions and passed them off as his own as Luca claimed. It is also unknown if Luca actually gave Alva's work to a competitor.
• "Prisoner's" description from the Official Website mentions that Alva had a wife. (He can no longer conduct scientific research and all of his savings went to the immense compensation for the inventor's wife.)
  • Alva's wife might a relative of Professor Kaiser as Alva's inspiration Hendrik Lorentz would end up marrying the niece of his professor Frederik Kaiser.
• With the mention in Alva's first letter that Herman supported him financially when his father fell ill, it may be possible that some of Herman's family fortune that tabloids reported he spent on his research actually went towards helping Alva financially.
• Some theorize Alva died as part of the ceremony and is one of the participants who "would never have the chance to awaken again" mentioned in "Disciple's" 2024 Letter.
• It is speculated that the writer of Alva's 2025 Letter is the Lanternist given the significance of the writer's visit to Het Arresthuis. Het Arresthuis was where Mr. Leroux showed off his optical device, which is similar to the "optical toys" Amanda is interested in.
• It is likely the sponsor mentioned in Alva's 2025 Letter is Baron DeRoss.

References

Deduction Quest Changes

Hermit's Deduction Quests were adjusted on September 15th, 2022. Hermit's Deduction Quests were adjusted on April 27th, 2023. Hermit's Deduction Quests were adjusted on March 7th, 2024.

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	Violinist (Season 11)	Sculptor (Season 12)	"Undead" (Season 13)	Breaking Wheel (Season 15)	Naiad (Season 16)
SEASON 18-25
	Wax Artist (Season 18)	"Nightmare" (Season 18)	Clerk (Season 20)	Hermit (Season 22)	Night Watch (Season 25)
SEASON 27-34
	Opera Singer (Season 27)	"Fool's Gold" (Season 29)	The Shadow (Season 31)	"Goatman" (Season 33)	"Hullabaloo" (Season 34)
SEASON 36-40				-
	Peddler (Season 36)	"Cueist" (Season 38)	"Queen Bee" (Season 40)
IDENTITY SWITCH CHARACTERS
Novelist ⇌ "Nightmare"		Smiley Face ⇌ Weeping Clown		Evil Reptilian ⇌ Professor
"Little Girl" ⇌ Journalist		Prospector ⇌ "Fool's Gold"		Acrobat ⇌ "Hullabaloo"
Entomologist ⇌ "Queen Bee"		-
STORY RELATED CHARACTERS
Reporter		Detective		and many others...
CUT CHARACTERS
CUT SURVIVORS					-
	Female Driver	Graveyard Girl	Paparazzi	Slacker
CUT HUNTERS				-
	Ascetic Monk	Moon Face	Puppet