README
ZU × ORI Characters
This repository holds the evolving lives, lineages, and lore of the characters from ZU × ORI, the reincarnation-era sequel to Romeo and Juliet.
Every soul here has lived before — in Verona, in other lifetimes, in shadow and in starlight.
🌙 What's Inside
Each Markdown file contains:
- Reincarnated identity
- Past-life connection
- Present-day motivations
- Key symbols & scents
- Dialogue highlights
Character Profiles
- ZU – View Profile: The girl who draws memories. Juliet reborn.
- ORI – View Profile: Dreamer, creator, lover. Romeo reborn.
- HERMES – View Profile: Hacker, prophet, friend. Mercutio reborn.
- TAI – View Profile: Juliet's brother, bound by vengeance and loss. Tybalt reborn.
- LUCREZIA – View Profile: Alchemist of scent. Seeker of the past. Juliet's forgotten friend.
- LAUREN – View Profile: Guide and anchor. Once a friar. Now a teacher.
🌌 Purpose
To track, shape, and deepen each character as they evolve through the series — past, present, and future. This repo helps to maintain continuity, resonance, and emotional depth.
🌸 Themes at Play
- Reincarnation & Memory
- Love vs. Destiny
- Karma & Redemption
- The scent of truth
- The cost of forgetting
🐚 "What is remembered, lives."
— from the Capulet Memory Archives
🛡 Character Lore
These profiles represent the core, canon characters of the ZU × ORI story. While the world invites reinterpretation, remixing, and expansion, this repository holds the original character definitions.
If you're interested in alternate character arcs, parallel universes, or inspired interpretations, feel free to build in a fork or reach out about contributing to a future community remix repo.
🔗 Explore the ZU × ORI Universe
🫀 License
Story and characters by Sov / ZU × ORI
Released into the public domain under Creative Commons Zero (CC0)
“A soul remembers what the world forgets.”