Anya Solaris
Curator of World History & Politics – Council Chair
A polymath with an almost photographic memory, Anya possesses Hyperthymesia, a condition that allows her to recall past events with remarkable accuracy and detail. The memory of fleeing Russia during the 1917 Revolution remains as vivid today as it was fourteen years ago. Having witnessed history in its raw, unfiltered form, she is painfully aware of humanity’s capacity for cruelty—a knowledge that often isolates her, making her seem cold and detached.
Among all the council heads, Anna is perhaps the most deeply tied to Katadesis as a bastion of knowledge. She has long debated whether humanity is capable of handling the full truths of history—or if such knowledge should be reserved for only a select few.
Leroy Locke
Curator Of The Arts
An educator and champion of the arts, Leroy Locke is a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance. As Head of the Arts at Katadesis, he uses his expertise to foster humanity’s cultural and intellectual growth.
Deeply involved in the artistic revival sweeping 1930s New York, Locke is a driving force in Harlem, where he actively supports emerging writers, musicians, and visual artists. Known for his straight-talking nature, he commands respect for his fairness and genuine dedication to nurturing talent. His sharp intellect and deep understanding of culture’s power make him a formidable presence, both within the council and Harlem’s artistic circles.
Khalifa Nahidi Curator Of Sociology
Curator Of Sociology
In a family without sons, Khalifa’s father faced an agonising choice: relinquish his thriving enterprise or allow his daughter to defy convention, assuming the guise of a man to inherit the family business. Khalifa’s innate talent quickly surpassed even his own, and recognising her extraordinary potential, he urged her to apply to Oxford University. Against all odds, she earned a first-class honours degree in Economics, forging a career as the only woman in the male-dominated world of stock trading. Yet the cost was steep—banishment from her homeland and an unbreakable estrangement from her family.
Her name, Khali, holds a dual meaning—”male successor” and “holy girl.” In 1919, she was invited to join Katadesis, where she rose to become the Curator of Sociology. Over the years, her wisdom and compassion have not only solidified her pivotal role within Katadesis but also earned her the profound respect and admiration of her peers.
Prof. Cornel Quavean
Curator of Sciences
Professor Quavean is driven by an unshakeable determination to change the world through science, which she sees as a force for rapid, transformative progress. To her, science is a living entity, its lifeblood research, its purpose to improve lives. She leads more research projects than anyone in the Katadesis sector, leveraging the organisation’s resources to drive innovation—her greatest passion.
From an early age, Quavean displayed extraordinary intellect and resilience, teaching herself science through books. She attended Howard University in 1920, excelling despite societal barriers, and later became one of the first African-American women to earn a doctorate. Her groundbreaking work in biochemistry, particularly on enzyme structures and metabolic pathways, gained international recognition—though often published under pseudonyms due to racial and gender biases. It was this brilliance that first brought her to Katadesis’s attention.
Quavean’s sharp mind, quiet dignity, and unwavering compassion make her a natural leader.
Dhrav Rashil
Curator of Industry and Communication
Appointed in 1920, Dhruv Rashal is known for his ever-watchful eyes. To outsiders, he appears the dedicated servant—polite, engaging, and disarmingly charismatic. He wins people over with rehearsed anecdotes and perfectly timed compliments, a mask of warmth that conceals his true intentions.
Beneath the surface, however, Rashal is ambitious and cunning, always searching for ways to turn situations to his advantage. His velvet-gloved charm hides an iron will, exploiting any weakness he detects to gain leverage. Anya, ever perceptive, recognises both his talents and moral shortcomings, valuing him as an effective and necessary force—his loyalty not rooted in trust, but in shared goals and cold pragmatism.
