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Heathern is high-ranking Archineer and the commanding general of the southern offensive. She is one of Kenan's most trusted Archineers. Although somewhat cold at first she soon becomes one of Lock's closest friends and it is even hinted that she may have feelings for him.
History[]
Early life[]
At some point in her life, Heathern became an Archineer, long before Isaiah did, and lead soldiers to command the southern offensive.
During the attack on the Western Shore[]
After hearing word that Isaiah's army was ambushed by Clockworks on the Western Shore, Kenan sent Heathern and her forces to rescue them. During this time, Heathern and her army were able to save Emi, and found out that she was a Clockwork. Heathern commented that Emi was special and needed to come with her, but Emi was scared by her. They also questioned her, and when Heathern was distracted, Emi ran away to Saltspray Cave.[1][2]
Lock's Recruit Test[]
Heathern first meets Lock at his recruit test. Heathern introduces herself as "Senior Archineer and Commanding General of the southern offensive." Lock comments to himself that she looks young for a general.[3] They meet again briefly after Lock defends the Well Cluster.[4]
Lock's campaign at the Southern Swamps[]
When Lock confronts Kenan after finding Emi, Kenan reveals that after he got word of the ambush on Isaiah's squad, he sent an elite rescue force led by Heathern. She rescued Emi from the Clockworks, but discovered Emi was also a Clockwork when she got injured in the fighting. If Kingdom Force had sent a messenger to Antonia as soon as Isaiah arrived at Northshore Fort and Kenan had sent Heathern out immediately, they may have known about Emi before Lock even took the recruit test, though they probably didn't know they were related.[1][2]
At Marshe Lowlands, Heathern commands Lock and Kingdom Force in fighting the Clockworks there. They blow up the dam to prevent Clockworks from capturing the source well, but find another Source Well in the drained reservoir in Tarn Highlands. Heathern tells Lock to return to Antonia, but secretly follows him when Tobias asks him to meet at Eastar Fields.[5][6][7]
Heathern's demtion/redemption[]
After seeing Lock meeting with Lord Agony, Heathern sends her army after Lock and Emi, but he holds them off until Kenan arrives and demotes Heathern. She attempts to apologise to Lock in Antonia later but he runs off before she has a chance.[8]
Heathern comes to Lock's aid at Dark Ridge. She convinces retreating Kingdom Force to stay and defend by demonstrating extreme courage.[9] She helps him fend off the Clockworks. Towards the end of the battle she sees Mute, seemingly unguarded and rushes in to attack him; however, it is a trap. Heathern is surrounded by Elite Burrowers and captured. Lock defeats Mute and saves her.[10] Lord Agony arrives and tries to convince Lock to join him again, but Lock and Heathern ignore him and leave. Heathern is injured and leans on Lock for support.
Heathern tells Lock to cover retreating soldiers at Desecrated Road. She tells him not to play hero, but whispers to him "You're already a hero. Don't forget that."[11]
Final confrontation with Lord Agony and the Clockworks[]
During the battle against the War Machine, Heathern and Isaiah help Lock defend Antonia Gates.[12]
Fall of the Chief Archineer[]
After Lock unintentionally kills Kenan, Heathern tells Kingdom Force and the Archineers that Kenan has died. She and Isaiah are both hurt when Lock says that Emi was the only person he ever cared about. She is seen mourning at Kenan's funeral.[13]
Physical description[]
Heathern is a young woman (according to Lock). She has long, spiky red hair, olive green eyes as shown in her portrait, and has light skin. She also has quite a thin build in her portrait. She wears blue armor with no sleeves, and has a brown "Archineer" gear on the breastplate. She has brown cuffs on her wrists, wears gray trousers and brown boots.
Personality[]
Heathern is first presented off as a sweet talker, shown when she first interacts with Lock during his first visit at the Archineer Hall. She is also known where credit is due when she recognized Lock's efforts in serving allegiance to the Archineers and Kingdom Force in a short amount of time.
However, much later into the game, a more straightforward and arrogant side of Heathern is presented. When Lock is assigned to help her forces at the Southern Swamps, she comes off as quite cold to him, but gives out simple instructions for certain tasks and is quite strategic in her planning.
Not long after, a more arrogant, rash, implusive, and almost antagonistic personality is displayed at Eastar Fields, as when one of her troops catch Lock and Emi with Lord Agony, she immediately assumes Lock betrayed Kingdom Force and the Archineers without even hearing word from Lock, and sends her troops to kill him.
Afterwards however, she is able to understand where she's gone wrong, and after being sent back to Antonia as punishment for causing unnecessary injury to many of the Kingdom Force's finest soldiers, she tries to apologise to Lock but he runs away from her. Despite this, she refused to give up hope, and jumped in to save Lock's life from two Elite Brutes and help to protect the Source Well at Dark Ridge. However, here she displays that her arrogance can get to the better of her to the point of risking her own life when she tries to fight Lord Agony's best general.
According to some people, Heathern is described as being "particularly scary."
Abilities[]
Heathern has proven herself in combat and is a highly-trained Archineer, having superhuman speed, strength and agility. Her strength and courage is recognized to the point where she was in charge of commanding the southern offensive, which deals with the toughest Clockworks. Heathern also has the strength to take out even the most heavily armored and powerful Clockworks in just one punch. During in-game battles, Heathern deals 30 damage to enemies and can move quickly to attack them.
Trivia[]
- Heathern's name is similar to Heather from 5th Cell's other game Drawn to Life.
- Although nothing is ever confirmed, it is hinted that she has feelings for Lock.
- Despite her importance in the story, Heathern cannot be found in the Hall of Heroes.
References[]
| Characters |
|---|
| Main |
| Lock • Emi • Jacob |
| Antagonists |
| Lord Agony • Clockworks • Pain • Sapper • Heavy • Phantom Ringleader • Beast • Mute • War Machine |
| Supporting |
| Isaiah • Heathern • Kenan • Kingdom Force • Archineers • Gentz • Bluebit • Seers • King |
| NPCs |
| Seacrest Shores villagers • Civilians of Antonia • Kids • Animals • Nomads |