Ephraim

"Please, he's dying!"

"Well, yes, I can see that...oh, you want me to do something about it?"

Ephraim is Eli's twin brother. He is the very first robot Jerrod and Blizz meet after they crash land on Nataal. He brings them to his village to find help for Israel, who was badly wounded from the crash.

Role in the Plot

Ephraim fills the "Friend along the Way" role in the Personal Journey plot archetype, as well as the "Rule Explainer/Mentor" in the Adventure in a Strange World plot archetype. He is the first Robot the player meets on Nataal and accompanies the player throughout the game offering insight on the world's rules.
At some point in the middle of the plot, Ephraim gets into a fight with Jerrod and the two end up separated.
After Jerrod and Ephraim are reunited, Ephraim ends up getting killed shortly thereafter. His death spurs Jerrod on to complete the "true goal" of bringing Brother back to his senses.

Physical Description

Body Features

Tall, lanky, and built from silver steel, Ephraim is on the taller end of the spectrum for his race.

Special abilities

Ephraim has a way with animals, especially larger animals.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Ephraim descended from Mt. Gigabit a year before Brother  did. During his time as an orphan living in the Init Towers, he would go to the village Oratory every day and listen to the sermons after taking care of the animals in the main square of the village.

Education

Though a Keeper, Ephraim spent a great deal of time with the Historians learning Kernelle's history and the Tenets.

Employment

Ephraim is a member of the Keeper clan. This means that his main role in the village is to care for the village creatures. Most often for him, this means watching after the flock of dogsheep.

Morality & Philosophy

Ephraim has a child-like innocence to him, despite being older than Brother. He strongly believes in the Tenets, and encourages everyone to live by them.