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Sidereal

**Sidereal** is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali and sung by Emily. It debuted in Deep Dark, the 52nd episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on September 20th, 2022.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Deep Dark

## Trivia

* It is played in Deep Dark throughout the episode when Anya and Delta talk while looking at the stars in the Penthouse.
In the Bleak Midwinter;

**In the Bleak Midwinter;** (stylised as **IN. THE. BLEAK. MIDWINTER;)** is a sci-fi webtoon original written by Kat and illustrated by Ali. *The story follows the life of Anya, who decided to cryogenically sleep and after many years wakes up in a completely different world from the one she remembers. It can be read here.*

The story began publication on March 24th, 2020. It currently has 555.9K subscribers.

## Official Synopsis

*With a dead sister and 25 years to go on her soulmate timer, Anya decides to cryogenically sleep away her problems. Too bad she wakes up to an apocalypse full of them. Now stuck in a burnt out landscape full of killers, Anya must decide which she wants to keep: her heart or her head.*

## Episodes

*Main category: Episodes*

* **Season 1 - 42 Episodes**
* **Season 2** **-** **35 episodes** **(currently being released)**

## Main Characters

* Anya
* Omega
* Ivan
* Delta
* Alexei

## Music

In the Bleak Midwinter; frequently uses background music to amplify the mood for certain scenes. They are all composed by co-creator Ali. To explore the music of In the Bleak Midwinter;, visit the Music page.

## External Links

* In the Bleak Midwinter; in English on Webtoons
* In the Bleak Midwinter; on the Webtoon Wiki
* Official YouTube channel
* In The Bleak Midwinter; on Patreon
The Mission

Anya in Ep. 34 - The Mission

**The Mission** is the thirty-fourth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on November 10th, 2020.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Anya
* Luka
* Ivan
* Androids (mentioned)
* Alexei
* Irina
* Everly
* Alpha (mentioned)
* Omega (mentioned)
* Delta (mentioned)
* Galina (mentioned)
System Reset

Omega in Ep. 33 - System Reset

**System Reset** is the thirty-third episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on November 3rd, 2020.

## Plot

We see Omega's system has completed rebooting. Soon after, Omega's memory log shows us random moments throughout his life. We see a woman, presumably his mother Zoe Anagnos, reaching down to pick him up. It appears as though Omega is a child from this point of view. It glitches and we see Omega's family— The Ten, gathered around an old Zoe Anagnos. We can see Delta and presumably Gamma on the left hand side, wearing matching red uniforms. Both of these appear to be heart-warming memories for Omega. It glitches again and the mood quickly darkens as we see one of Omega's sisters covered in blood and in tears. We can see him wiping this unnamed sister's tears. We can assume that this death strongly impacted Omega in some way as it is a core memory. It glitches and we are presented with a memory of Anya from The Price of Survival (II). This image was the first time Omega saw Anya's face. It glitches and we can see Omega's perspective from when he was shot by Anya in Soulmates (II). Considering they are both core memories for Omega, Anya's influence must've effected him greatly. Omega's system startup completes and he awakens- finding himself back in the base and in a lab.

## Characters In Order of Appearance

* Zoe Anagnos
* The Ten
* Alpha (presumably)
* Anya
* Omega
* Delta
* Wraiths (mentioned)
Familiar streets;

**Familiar streets**, (stylized as *Familiar streets;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in To Become, the 26th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on September 15th, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* To Become

## Trivia

* It is played in To Become when Anya speaks to Alexei.
Reunion

Anya in Ep. 9 - Reunion

**Reunion** is the ninth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on May 5th, 2020.

## Synopsis

Alexei and Anya reunite.

During the walk back to the Northern Base, Irina raises a gun to Anya's head and calls into question whether or not she's another android trick because she saw her get shot and come back to life, and because she knows Alexei's sister died years ago. Anya questions the fact that it's been 'years,' in confusion, and begs Alexei to believe that it's her.

Alexei says it's his sister, and the walk continues. Alexei orders Irina to take over a different patrol, due to causing the loss of two entire squadrons. Alexei then shoots Anya in the head from behind.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Alexei
* Irina
* Alexei's Unit
* Ivan

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* City Streets
* Eastern Border (mentioned)
The Price of Survival (I)

Omega in Ep. 4 - The Price of Survival (I)

**The Price of Survival (I)** is the fourth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on March 31st, 2020.

## Synopsis

Omega walks away from Anya's body, when he feels his soulmate marker die. He flips his wrist to stare at it in shock, but quickly resigns himself to it.

A group of humans suddenly attacks him, and he fights back, killing most of them with extreme skill and finesse. He is about to shoot another when he feels his wrist tingle, and he watches in shock and awe as Anya comes back to life.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Omega
* Anya
* Foxtrot Team
* Charlie Team

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Dreamscape
	+ Lab (Dreamscape)
		- Deck 10
The South

## Background

In “25 Years Later” it is revealed by Alexei that the **South** has fallen. Ivan, (who is from the South as is his brother Misha), later reveals in “Ignorance is Bliss” that the androids took over the South by masking themselves as decoys, which is when an android masks itself as a human. Thousands of people died due to it. Delta’s twin sister Gamma is currently in charge of the South.
Remembrance

Omega sparring with Beta in EP 46 - Remembrance

**Remembrance** is the fourth episode in *Season 2* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on August 9, 2022.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Omega
* Beta
* Zeta
* Delta
* Zoe Anagnos (mentioned)
* Alpha (mentioned)
* Ivan

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* The Anagnos Home (?)
Reach;

**Reach**, (stylized as *Reach;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in Partners, the 35th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on November 17th, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Partners

## Trivia

* It is played in Partners when Anya speaks to Ivan in the tunnels.
Dramaxil

Weaponized Dramaxil in Omega's hand in Ep. 31 - Big, Bad Wolf

### Background

While much is unknown about the substance, in “Green” Everly says, “It’s very much their [androids] lifeblood now.” Everly also says that the androids produce their own stock of **dramaxil** in the western stronghold. According to Alexei, the androids are trying to find more of the substance thus implying that it is important to the androids. This is further confirmed in “Hatred Breeds Destruction” as a standard android says (to Omega), “we haven’t found any dramaxil yet.”

**Dramaxil** is “their [androids] lifeblood” as stated by Everly. However, it seems to be both helpful and harmful to Omega as seen in “Firewall Proxy.” When Delta scans Omega, there is a red alert with an exclamation point that says, “dramaxil loss at 50%.” This implies that it is important for Omega’s well-being and losing a lot is not good. On the other hand, the Wraiths’ weapons that were used to take down Omega were created from dramaxil. In “System Reset” Delta states, “dramaxil was used to create these weapons.” The weapons slowed down Omega’s healing and he could barely move. Delta also says that he is unsure if the weapons will have lasting effects on Omega.
To Become

Anya in Ep. 26 - To Become

## Synopsis

Anya stands outside Alexei’s room. She turns nervously to Luka, who encouragingly wishes her a good luck, before she enters the room.

Sat at Alexei’s bedside, Anya starts to ask how he’s feeling, but Alexei interrupts her, informing her that he knows what happened to her. He apologises, and admits that it was unwise of him to put her in the position that he did. Anya expresses her distress at what he did, telling him that she isn’t a killer. Alexei begins to interject that androids aren’t human, but doesn’t continue.

Anya asks what happened with the androids, and then about Alexei’s relationship with Delta. Alexei reveals his dead soulmate timer, and tells her that his soulmate died a year into the war before he was able to meet them, he adds that he believed Anya to be dead too. She asks if he looked for her, and Alexei tells her that he “got shipped off to fight before (he) could.” He then reaches up and takes off a prosthetic, revealing that he has half an arm. He explains to Anya that Delta captured and tortured him, but let him go on purpose as he was “useless to (Delta) with those dead numbers.”  Anya grips her wrist with her soulmate numbers.

Alexei asks Anya if she died, and she tells him that she did, but when he begins to question her further on it, she diverts, telling Alexei that she wants to help and put her medical expertise to use. Alexei says that he needs her to fight, but Anya pushes that she isn’t a solider. She goes on to say that she may be in the future, but that she needs time to adjust first. Alexei agrees that she can work as a nurse  until she settles in, but that she will have no choice but to fight when the time comes.

Having just left Alexei’s room, Anya pauses, and then presses her forehead against his door.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Luka
* Alexei
* Delta (mentioned)
* Ivan (mentioned)

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Northern Base
	+ Hallway
	+ Alexei's room
Hatred Breeds Destruction

Omega and a Watcher in Ep. 14 - Hatred Breeds Destruction

**Hatred Breeds Destruction** is the fourteenth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;*** it was released on June 10th, 2020.

## Synopsis

Omega stands within the remains of the tunnels that collapsed after Irina set a bomb off in The Price of Survival (III). Android soldiers search for Dramaxil within the rubble, pulling out human bodies as they do so. Omega’s attention momentarily lingers on a body with long blonde hair, similar to Anya's.

A Watcher Android asks what they should do with the bodies, and that those with soulmate markers ‘are too mangled to be of any use.’ Omega instructs them to leave the bodies, stating that ‘they have the right to bury their dead.’

Delta enters, and immediately questions this act of kindness, although Omega ignores the jab and instead asks why Delta is with him rather than being in contact with Gamma about The South. Delta explains that he thinks its imperative that they take The North rather than worrying about The South. He then goes on to express his revulsion with the way that humans hate and destroy things that they do not understand, heavily implying that this includes The Ten and Androids.

Delta disregards Omega's previous command, ordering the Androids to leave only the heads of the bodies for the humans to find, commenting: ’Since the humans seem so fond of taking ours.’ He leaves Omega with the repeated instruction of finding Anya.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Omega
* Watcher 443
* Androids
* Delta
* Gamma (mentioned)
* Humans (mentioned)
* The Ten (mentioned)
* Zoe Anagnos (mentioned)
* Anya (mentioned)

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Tunnels (Dreamscape)
* Lab (Dreamscape) (mentioned)
* The South (mentioned)
* The North (mentioned)
Slow death;

**Slow death**, (stylized as *Slow death;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in Into the Abyss, the 36th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on November 24th, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Into the Abyss

## Trivia

* It is played in Into the Abyss when Galina discovers Anya and Ivan
Mind Over Matter

Anya in Ep. 27 - Mind Over Matter

**Mind Over Matter** is the twenty-seventh episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***It was released on September 23rd, 2020.

## Synopsis

Anya reads alone in her room. Ivan knocks on her door and asks if she wants to come for dinner, to which Anya agrees.

They walk through the Base, and after a short while, Ivan asks Anya why she acts so surprised “when someone remembers (she) exists”. She explains that she “didn’t have many friends… before,” and that she wasn’t that social. He asks her how her first day at the clinic was, and after she hesitates, Ivan explains to her that it’s in bad condition because they have to “move frequently with the near constant loss of territory.”  He tells her that it’s not likely to get any better with the winter starting to set in and with decreasing help from The East.

They turn a corner, spotting Luka who is looking at his soulmate timer. Ivan warmly tells Luka to stop staring at it, and comments that there are only a few months left on it. The three of them walk into the dinning hall as Luka replies that just because “(Ivan) doesn’t have one, or care for them, doesn’t mean others don’t.”

Anya is surprised by this revelation. Ivan explains that he doesn’t have, nor wants, a soulmate, justifying that “it seems kinda stupid. Letting a bunch of random numbers dictate your whole life.”

At the table, she pushes Ivan as to why he doesn’t want one. He explains to her that soulmates “seem like a rope. Like you’re tied down just…waiting.” Clearly upset by this, Anya argues otherwise, that “the universe itself has bound you.”

Ivan responds that he doesn’t care about the universe’s judgment considering “she allowed androids to wage a war with us, and kill millions for the last twenty five years.” Anya argues that humans have killed millions of androids back, to which Ivan replies that she seems sympathetic. She asks if the humans have tried to communicate, and angered, Ivan tells her that communication is what took down The South, that he had to watch his friends and most of his family die as a result of communication. Ivan ends the argument by getting up from the table and leaving. Anya sits in silence as Luka tries to call him back.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Ivan
* Human Civilian
* Luka
* Kitchen Server
* Androids (mentioned)

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Northern Base
	+ Anya's room
	+ Hallways
	+ Clinic (mentioned)
	+ Food Hall

## Triva

* TBA
Green

Anya in Ep. 28 - Green

**Green** is the twenty-eighth episode in *Season 1* of *In the Bleak Midwinter;*It was released on September 30th, 2020.

## Synopsis

In the clinic, Anya asks Everly about Dramaxil and why the androids are looking for it. Everly explains that Dramaxil is “their lifeblood now,” and that “only The Ten have been observed to possess regenerative abilities. Others are easier to kill.” She continues that the androids need to rebuild their numbers, and produce their own stock of Dramaxil in the Western stronghold although it is harder to supply to The North. Everly adds that Ivan thinks theres more to it, and Anya thinks of their argument in Mind Over Matter.

Everly tells Anya that she’s more interested in her regenerative abilities, but that she worries about cell deterioration. Just as Anya begins to ask her about it, the two are interrupted by Misha, Ivan’s younger brother, entering the room. This is the first time we are introduced to Misha.

Misha notices Anya, and asks who she is, just as Anya begins to respond, he blushes and calls her pretty. Misha likens her eyes to trees in a forest, and begins to tell her how he really wants to see a forest, and that Ivan told him they would go to see one when he was older.

Ivan enters the room, gently interrupting Misha. Anya and Ivan look at each other, an underlying tension still residing from their argument in Mind Over Matter.

Seeing Misha slightly discouraged, Anya smiles and tells Misha that she’s seen trees before. Ivan appears surprised. Misha excitedly discusses trees with Anya, and she suggests that they go and see them together one day.

Misha turns to Ivan and asks if they can all go together, although Ivan doesn’t respond, and tells him that he should get his insulin from Everly.

Anya follows Ivan as he leaves the room, and begins to ask about Misha’s diabetes. However, Ivan misinterprets her, and snaps at her before she can finish. Just as she begins to respond, an attack on The Northern stronghold begins.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Everly
* Androids (mentioned)
* The Ten (mentioned)
* Ivan
* Misha

## Location

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Northern Base
	+ The Clinic

## Trivia

* TBA
Liam Orth

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**Liam Orth**, is a vocalist and voice actor who commonly collaborates with Emily. He is the voice actor of Ivan in the ITBMW; DUBS series. Additionally, he is one of the singers in the song Aspen Trees.

## Bio

> '**Screaming or laughing loudly, probably'**
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## Collaborations with Emily

* Aspen Trees (Vocalist)
* Meant to Be (Vocalist)

## Social Media

* Twitter
* Instagram
* YouTube

## Trivia

* According to the creators, Kat and Ali, he is the official voice of Ivan.
* He has also collaborated with Emily, as a vocalist, on the original song "Meant to Be" for the Webtoon **Beetle Hands**.
* He is the official voice for Kieran White in the trailer for the Webtoon **Purple Hyacinth**.
End Goal

Anya in Ep. 25 - Eng Goal

**End Goal** is the twenty-fifth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***It was released on September 9th, 2020.

## Synopsis

Omega heals his bullet wound as he walks through the halls of the android base. He remembers Anya just before she shot him in Soulmates [II].

He enters a room where Delta is tending to the androids who lost their lives in Equivalent Exchange [II]. Omega descends the stairs, catching Delta’s attention. Delta immediately notices Omega’s injury, and then that Anya is not by his side. Delta asks where she is, and Omega informs him that she got away by tricking him and shooting him. Delta shows obvious displeasure at this.

Omega asks why Anya matters so much to him, but Delta diverts, reminding Omega that he failed again and asking if theres anything wrong with him, if he feels that same pull of humanity. Omega assures him that he’s fine, but Delta remains unconvinced and tells Omega that his recent odd behaviour hasn’t escaped his notice. Again, Omega thinks of Anya and the moment before she shot him.

When Omega pushes the question, Delta turns from him and asks if he still remembers how when the war first began, they still kept receiving data from Dreamscape despite the humans shutting down their boarders and putting up shields. He goes on to say how there “was a subject from the Alpha group that showed… great promise.” Delta explains how he monitored the subject closely for years, and wanted to breach the Northern city so that he could find them.  He recounts how once the city wall’s were breached, the data stopped being transmitted, and that he believed the subject was dead. Delta reveals that he now believes that subject to be Anya.

Omega asks how he can be sure, and Delta agrees that he can’t be, which is why he needs her back alive. He reveals that a plan for Anya is already in motion.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Omega
* Anya (mentioned)
* Delta
* Android soliders

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Android base
* Dreamscape (mentioned)
* The Northern City (mentioned)

## Triva

* The exchange between Delta and the dead androids where he touches his fingers to their forehead is an act of goodbye: ”it’s a little android tick. Like a gesture of goodbye/good luck/love depending on context. In this case, Delta was saying goodbye.” Via Kat (alleywaykat\_) on Instagram.
Alexei

* Season 2
* Season 1
* 29
* Child

## Appearance

When ***Alexei*** was a child, he sported a soft jawline and slightly rounded face with a small nose. He also had big, blue eyes to accompany his pale skin and light blond hair. As a child, he is only shown wearing a black t-shirt with a design in the middle. Later at the age of twenty-nine, ***Alexei*** continued with his short hair, though it was now slightly longer and slicked back with a beard to match. His jaw was sharp and slightly chiseled while his eyes appeared very expressive. At his younger sister's funeral, ***Alexei*** is shown wearing a black suit and tie with a white collared shirt underneath. At his current age, he sports a wider face with various wrinkles, displaying him aging, and even shorter hair. His eyes are colder and a less, vibrant blue and he no longer sports his facial hair. It has been stated that he is one of the tallest men in the story, being over six feet in height (185.4cm). He is often seen in his general uniform, consisting of all black clothing with boots and a vest to match. When he is not in uniform, ***Alexei*** continues to sport tight, dark shirts.

In addition, Alexei has a soulmate timer on his right wrist, though the numbers have been erased due to his soulmate's death years ago.
Goodbye for now;

**Goodbye for now**, (stylized as *Goodbye for now;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in Queen's Gambit (I), the 41st episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on January 5th, 2021.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Queen's Gambit (I)

## Trivia

* It is played Queen's Gambit (II) when Anya is talking to Ivan about sparing Omega.
Episode 135 - Poltergeist (1982)

**Episode 135 - Poltergeist (1982)** is the one-hundred and thirty-fifth main episode installment of the Say You Love Satan 80s Horror Podcast, covering the 1982 Tobe Hooper film *Poltergeist*. It first premiered March 6, 2020.

## Cast

* Stephanie (host)

* Jesse

* Melissa

Q:

* Jon

* Sarah (guest)

* Benny (guest)

## Segments

### Sleazy Speakeasy

Jon drinks a Dr. Hooper, which consists of Dr. Pepper and Kraken spiced rum. Jesse discusses his newly discovered hatred for *The Matrix* trilogy.
Awakening (I)

Anya in Ep. 1 - Awakening (I)

**Awakening (I)** is the first episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on March 24th, 2020

## Synopsis

A young Anya and her mother discuss soulmates and the significance of that bond. Her baby sister awakens and Anya promises to always protect her.

Flash forward 19 years to an older Anya working as a nurse at Union Medical Clinic. She is seen taking care of a young boy, a patient. He is scared and begins to cry because the chemotherapy makes him feel sick. He begs Anya to stay. She stays behind with the boy and cheers him up.

She leaves the hospital to attend her sisters funeral. Her brother, Alexei, refuses to let her stay the night with him.

Anya, as a result, goes home to an empty apartment where she breaks down in tears. An ad for Dreamscape grabs her attention.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya's Mom
* Anya
* Anya's Sister
* Luka
* Luka's Family (mentioned)
* Funeral Attendants
* Priest
* Alexei
* Androids
* Anti-Android Protestors
* Anya's Dad
* Zoe Anagnos (mentioned)

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya's Childhood Home
	+ Balcony
* Union Medical Clinic
	+ Waiting Room
* Cemetery
	+ Anya's Sister's Grave
* Anya's Apartment
Queen's Gambit (I)

Omega in Ep. 41 - Queen's Gambit (I)

**Queen's Gambit (I)** is the forty-first episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;*** and is part 1 of the Season 1 finale. It was released on January 5th, 2021.

## Synopsis

Anya, Omega, Ivan, and Galina are still trapped in the old building, protected from a shield against the Wraiths. While there, Anya continues to plead with Galina and Ivan to find a solution without killing Omega.

There, Anya admits she won’t lose someone else because a mistake from her past involving her sister. Ivan reassures her of her guilt, until she continues to insist to work together. Afterwards, Ivan questions her motives and exposes Anya and Omega by stating they’re soulmates.

Once Anya talks to Omega, the two men reluctantly agree to work together to fight the Wraiths until Delta arrives. Galina protests as the shield starts coming down, forcing the four to soon take action. Anya is then ordered by Ivan to escape with Galina to the human base.

Before the four leave, she has a separate conversation with both men. She attempts to fix Ivan’s stitches as he tells her to take care of Misha for him. The two share a glance, Ivan raising his hand in a final farewell before running into the open to distract the Wraiths. With Omega, she hands him back his gun and asks him to keep one another safe. He tells her to go, then joins Ivan in the fray before Anya and Galina escape.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Galina
* Omega
* Ivan
* Luka (mentioned)
* Misha (mentioned)
* Anya's Sister (mentioned)
* Delta (mentioned)
* Androids (mentioned)
* The Ten (mentioned)
* Wraiths

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Old Building (Android Territory)
Underneath

Anya in Ep. 29 - Underneath

**Underneath** is the twenty-ninth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on October 6th, 2020.

## Synopsis

Anya assists Everly as injured soldiers swarm the clinic, bandaging wounds and helping to carry soldiers. It is here that we see the wrist band concealing her soulmate timer. Anya continues to apply pressure to a mans wound until Everly passes by and gently tells her to stop applying pressure as they “have to move onto the ones (they) can save.” Later, Everly tells Anya to go wash up so that she can take a quick breather.

At the sink, Anya washes her hands and watches the blood go down the drain. Luka interrupts her from her daze, asking for help with an injured solider. The two then carry the man to a bed, and as Anya begins to bandage his wounds, she asks Luka if they’re loosing. Luka replies that “no, this is normal… usually it’s a matter of waiting it out.” He tells her that the androids seem to be herding the humans, and that Ivan thinks they’re being careful for a reason. Anya stiffens at his name, and the two briefly discuss him. Anya asks Luka how long he’s known Ivan, but Luka hesitates, and when Anya turns to look at him, he appears upset.

When Anya begins to worry over him, he interrupts her: “You really don’t remember me? At all? I’m Luka!” Recognising Anya’s confusion, he apologises, and then reveals that he was the young patient from Awakening [I] that she looked after. Anya immediately remembers him, and overwhelmed, she exclaims “you’re alive.” She holds his face in her hands, and the two tearfully embrace. Anya asks about his family, but he tells her that none of them survived the war. He begins to disclose how difficult it’s been, but is suddenly interrupted by Ivan, who enters the room injured and bleeding from the fight.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Injured Soldiers
* Everly
* Luka
* Androids (mentioned)
* Ivan

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* The Northern Base
	+ The Clinic
Zeta

* Season 2

Zeta is a supporting character in the Webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; and is only seen through flashbacks. She is a member of The Ten and daughter of Zoe Anagnos. She is the younger sister of Gamma and Delta and the older sister of Omega.

## Appearance

Zeta is an android-human hybrid brown hair that is shoulder length with bangs. She is first seen wearing a jacket with a turtle neck underneath and jeans. Her eyes are a light blue.

## Personality

Zeta is a very gentle and caring woman who does not enjoy conflict. She appears to be the first to step in to ask for her siblings to stop fighting.
Survivor

Anya in Ep. 16 - Survivor

**Survivor** is the sixteenth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;*** It was released on June 23rd, 2020.

## Synopsis

In a meeting between Ivan, Anya, Irina, Alexei, and Everly, Everly explains Anya's blood test results. She states that Anya may be able to regenerate muscle tissue, nerves, and possibly more, but that this is contained only to her, and no cell damage has been detected.

Alexei asks if she is mission capable, to which Everly appears shocked, and says she wouldn't recommend it due to Anya being traumatized and needing a period of adjustment. Alexei dismisses this under the reasoning that war doesn't allow the luxury of adjustment time, telling Everly that she can continue testing when the city is held by humans again. Ivan begins to question him, but Anya interjects to ask what Alexei wants her to do.

He proceeds to show a digital transmission they've received, proof that Omega survived the explosion in the tunnels. He says that they need to strike quickly, and use Anya to kill him as she cannot die. Anya refuses, stating that she is not a killer. Alexei tries to goad her by saying that Omega didn't hesitate to shoot her. Anya looks down at her soulmate mark, which Ivan notices.

Ivan again questions Alexei, arguing that they shouldn't assume Anya can't die based off of one blood test, to which Alexei replies, "It's a good thing that this decision doesn't rest with you."

An unnamed soldier bursts into the room with news of an ambush, which has resulted in the capture of two other soldiers.

At the Android Base, Delta and Omega are about to interrogate the two captives.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Everly
* Alexei
* Irina
* Anya
* Ivan
* Omega
* Soldier
* Human Squad Leader #1
* Human Squad Leader #2
* Delta

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Northern Base
	+ Meeting Room
* Android Base
The Outsider

Alexei and Luka in Ep. 13 - The Outsider

**The Outsider** is the thirteenth episode in *Seaso*n *1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;*** it was released on June 3rd, 2020.

## Synopsis

Anya says that Omega died in the tunnels when they caved in, to which Alexei sharply replies that they have no confirmation of that. She asks if Irina was the one to shoot her, but Alexei is quick to tell her it was him who shot her, as he believed her to be an Android trick. She is visibly horrified, and remains silent as Alexei implies her regeneration ability could be used as a tool, stating: 'the advantage this gives me...'

Alexei looks taken aback when Anya tells his that she doesn't recognize him as her brother, but the momentary pause is interrupted by Luka, who almost immediately notices Anya. This is Luka's first appearance since the time skip. He appears sympathetic, and only remembers to relay his message that Alexei's attention is required when he is prompted to.

As Alexei and Luka start to leave, Anya is quick to protest, but Alexei tells her that because she is an outsider, she can't be trusted not to be dangerous, and will remain in the cell until 'the foreseeable future.' Anya pleads for him to stay.

When Alexei begins to walk away again, Anya panics and starts frantically begging him not to leave her. Ivan is visibly startled by the outburst. Despite this, Alexei doesn't turn back as he leaves with a reluctant Luka. Anya trails off into weary silence as she is left with Ivan.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Omega (mentioned)
* Ivan
* Alexei
* The Ten (mentioned)
* Irina (mentioned)
* Androids (mentioned)
* Luka

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Northern Base
	+ Prison Cell
* Tunnels (Dreamscape) (mentioned)
Direct Action (II)

Ivan in Ep. 8 - Direct Action (II)

**Direct Action (II)** is the eighth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on April 28th, 2020.

## Synopsis

The androids Anya ran to for help attack her. Anya is incredibly confused by this, begging them to stop, when suddenly something is thrown to make them all short circuit. One manages to get away, and Anya and this android struggle, and in the process, her mask is ripped off and her hand is cut.

Ivan appears, and shoots the android who is attacking Anya. He is wary of her, due to her being able to breathe without a mask, but then he notices the red blood on her hands.

A group of humans approaches from behind, and Anya meets her brother, Alexei, after 25 years.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Androids
* Anya
* Ivan
* Alexei
* Alexei's Unit
* Irina

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* City Streets
Direct action;

**Direct action**, (stylized as *Direct action;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in Direct Action (II), the 8th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on April 28st, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Direct Action (II)

## Trivia

* It is played in Direct Action (II) when Ivan stop the group of Androids from killing Anya.
Galina

* Season 1

## Appearance

***Galina*** is a Caucasian woman who’s in her early twenties and slightly over average height, being five foot seven (170.18cm). She has long, black hair with bangs that’s passed her shoulders— a great contrast against her pale skin. ***Galina*** sports a small nose with slanted, dark blue eyes that appear feline-like when angry. Her eyebrows are long and relatively thin, whereas her mouth is covered by a mask. ***Galina*** wears a pale red coat with a fluffy hood and tight, dark pants with cream boots with a bag at her hip.
Brothers;

**Brothers**, (stylized as *Brothers;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in Firewall Proxy, the 32nd episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on October 27th, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Firewall Proxy

## Trivia

* It is played in Firewall Proxy when Delta rescues Omega from the Wraiths.
Beta

* Season 2

Beta is a supporting character in the Webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; and is only seen through flashbacks. He is the second oldest of The Ten and son of Zoe Anagnos. He is the older brother of Gamma, Delta, Zeta, and Omega.

## Appearance

Beta is an android-human hybrid brown hair that is typical shaved. He has a muscular build and is first seen wearing a work out clothes with bandage wrappings around his hands and wrists. His eyes are a deep orange-yellow.

## Personality

In his first appearance, Beta appears to be brash and sarcastic. He enjoys teasing his younger siblings, especially Omega when they are sparring. However, he can become quite hot-headed when attempts are made to control him. He has very specific morals and views on humans and how they treat his kind, leading him to become cynical in the face of his brother Delta's hopefulness in the goodness of mankind.
作家

**作家**(さっか)は、編集者の健康を犠牲にすることで収入を得る、闇の職業である。

ユーモア欠落症患者のために、ウィキペディアの専門家気取りたちが項目を執筆しています。

概要
--

世の中には小説家の別称として通じている。音楽家、芸術家なども作家なのではあるがあまり呼ばれない。よってこの項ではもっぱら小説家について記述している。

作家とは編集者の命を蝕み自らを肥やす者のことである。作家の所得が増えるのに反比例して編集者の健康状態が悪化することから、作家達は反魂の術の使い手であると思われる。しかし所得に比例して税金も増えるため作家自身の苦労も並大抵のものではない。

生活
--

読者から叩かれない穏やかな言葉遣いとありがちなストーリーで小説を書く日々である。たまに随筆を連載して漫画家のようにネタ不足に陥ったり対談をして人格を疑われたりもするが、基本的に一人でこなせば何も言われない仕事なので、ニートのような暮らしをしていてもまったく問題はない。

## 編集者

編集者は、作家から原稿を受け取り、これを書籍にするために版下を作る。版下を作家がチェックした後、印刷を経て書籍として販売される。普通、1人の編集者は複数の作家を担当する。

しかしながら、作家が原稿を書き上げるのがいつになるかには不確実性が伴い、特に人気作家の場合はこの傾向が強いとされている。これは、「締め切りを定めると品質は定まらない、品質を定めると締め切りは定まらない」という形に一般化され、不確定性原理と呼ばれる。

このような問題により、編集者は以下のような形で健康を損なうことが指摘されている。雑誌のように定期的に発行されるものは印刷のスケジュールが決まっているため、特に編集者の負担が大きい。これらの犠牲によって利益が得られ、作家の懐に入る。

原稿を待ったり、締め切りに間に合わせるための作業で、徹夜が多発する。これにより生活が不規則になる。

原稿が来ない、締め切りに間に合うかわからない、そもそも作家に連絡が取れない(参照:エクストリーム・かくれんぼ)など、ストレスの原因には事欠かない。

### 喫煙

作家も編集者もストレスが溜まる職業であり、喫煙者も多く、健康を害する原因となっている。しかし作家自身はそれを「文学的活動に欠かせないもの」と言い張り、高尚な文学者を気取っている。

## 関連項目

* SF作家
* 締め切り駆動開発

テンプレート:スタブ (原稿)

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Lions and Sheep

Delta in Ep. 43 - Lions and Sheep

**Lions & Sheep** is the first episode in *Season 2* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;***. It was released on July 19, 2022.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Delta
* Unidentified Watcher
* Omega (mentioned)
* Wraiths
* Ivan
* Wraith Leader
* Androids (mentioned)
* Yelena's Father (mentioned)
* Misha (mentioned)
* Anya

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* City Streets
* Wraith Base
* The Penthouse
Maybe;

**Maybe**, (stylized as *Maybe;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in Mind Over Matter, the 27th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on September 22, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Mind Over Matter

## Trivia

* It is played in Mind Over Matter when Anya and Ivan eat with Luka.
Tunnels;

**Tunnels**, (stylized as *Tunnels;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in Big, Bad Wolf, the 6th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on April 16, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* The Price of Survival (III)

## Trivia

* It is played in The Price of Survival (III) when Anya is being lead by Irina before they are pursued by Omega.
Aquiver

**Aquiver** is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Emily. It debuted in Dead Girls, the 47th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on August 16th, 2022.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Dead Girls

## Trivia

* It is played in Dead Girls during Anya's nightmare about her sister, Maria.
Gamma

* Season 1

## Appearance

Despite not having the opportunity of seeing ***Gamma’s*** face yet, there are brief moments from her brother, Omega, whose flashbacks show her standing in the background amongst her currently deceased siblings.

***Gamma*** is shown to have a slim figure, standing straight by her other brother’s side — who the readers know as Delta— in a confident manner. She is considered to be taller than the average woman.

She appears to have very short, black hair which is naturally straight and rests under her ears with pale skin to contrast. Her clothing appears professional and well kept, while having it look identical to Delta's who is standing on her left side.

## Trivia

* According to Kat, Gamma's spirit animal would be a puma.
* There is no official art of Gamma, but it is implied in one group illustration posted on Instagram by Ali that her eyes are purple, just as her brother, Delta's are green.

## References

1. ↑ Birthdate: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali
2. ↑ Age: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali
3. ↑ Zodiac Sign: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali
This is Reality

Ivan in Ep. 11 - This is Reality

**This is Reality** is the eleventh episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwint*er;** It was released on May 20th, 2020.

## Synopsis

Anya dreams of stands peacefully on the balcony of her childhood home, but is soon interrupted by the sound of a crying baby. The dream distorts itself into a nightmare as Anya walks towards a crib, peering into the shadows below. A hand snatches her arm and a blonde figure who is recognizable as Anya's sister, pulls her into the crib which shifts into black water as she falls.

Anya wakes in a cell within the Northern Base. Ivan, who is keeping guard, is audibly surprised when she does. He hands her a towel for her to clean the residing blood off her face and head, before introducing himself as ‘the guy who saved (her) life… and hauled (her) dead body across half the city.’ This is the first time we see Ivan’s face, as in previous episodes it had been covered by his helmet.

Anya is quick to realise that she was shot and had died. Alexei enters the room, and explains to her that she was shot because she was believed to be an android trick. When Anya asks if she can leave the cell, Alexei refuses, still untrusting of her.

In her shock, Anya is unable to process that Alexei has aged, and is confused when he implies that a long time has passed. When Anya expresses her fear and asks to be let out of the cell again, Alexei reveals that it has been twenty five years since she went to Dreamscape, and that a war with the Androids has ravaged their country.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Anya's Sister
* Ivan
* Alexei
* Irina (mentioned)
* Androids (mentioned)

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya's Childhood Home
	+ Balcony
	+ Living Room
* Northern Base
	+ Prison Cell
* Dreamscape (mentioned)
Lucky Once, Lucky Twice

Anya in Ep. 23 - Lucky Once, Lucky Twice

**Lucky Once, Lucky Twice** is the twenty-third episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;*** It was released on August 11th, 2020.

## Synopsis

Anya runs through the streets of the city. A figure moves behind her, and a hand reaches out to grab her arm. Panicked, Anya begins to struggle and yell, but Ivan quickly puts his hand over her mouth and tells Anya that it’s only him. He reassures her that she’s safe, telling her to breathe and asking if she’s injured. When Ivan says that they need to get moving, Anya doesn’t follow, and instead reveals that she shot Omega. In frustration, she raises the gun to throw it to the ground, but Ivan grips her wrist and tells her not to throw away a working weapon because it could, and did, save her life. He adds that although it’s nothing to be proud of, she’s still alive.

The two make their way through the city, careful to remain undetected, before finally reaching an entrance to the Northern Base.

Inside, Anya asks how Ivan was able to find her, and he tells her that he “started looking the moment the storm passed,” as due to her ability, it was likely that she was still alive. She then asks about Alexei, although Ivan doesn’t respond as they make their way underground.

In the tunnels, Ivan asks Anya how she was able to escape Omega. She tells him that she tricked him and then shot him. Although the conversation is light, when Ivan pushes and asks Anya how she tricked him, he seems slightly hesitant towards Anya’s response of “luck, I guess,” but ultimately doesn’t push further.

Ivan informs Anya that Alexei was injured in the fight, and that although he is alright, Ivan has taken command in the mean time. Anya is surprised, believing Irina to be Alexei’s second. Amused, Ivan tells her otherwise, saying that “she has a short fuse, if you haven’t noticed. I’m the much hotter option.” He explains she’s still a good fighter, and with few options, that makes her a part of the command chain.

Ahead, Irina walks towards them with Luka in tow. Just as Ivan begins to greet them, Irina suddenly chokes Anya and slams her against the wall.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Ivan
* Android Patrol (mentioned)
* Omega (mentioned)
* Irina
* Luka

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* City Streets
* Northern Base
Barely Afloat;

**Barely Afloat**, (stylized as *Barely Afloat;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in the final episode of Season 1 of In the Bleak Midwinter; on January 12th, 2021.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Queen's Gambit (II)

## Trivia

* This is the last song to play during Season 1.
* It is played during the last scene of Queen's Gambit (II) when Delta is talking to Anya in The Penthouse.
Obsidian;

**Obsidian**, (stylized as *Obsidian;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in The Price of Survival (II), the 5th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on April 7th, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* The Price of Survival (II)

## Trivia

* It is played in The Price of Survival (II) when Anya awakens after being murdered for the first time.
Equivalent Exchange (I)

Omega in Ep. 18 - Equivalent Exchange (I)

**Equivalent Exchange (I)** is the eighteenth episode in *Season 1* of ***In the Bleak Midwinter;*** It was released on July 7th, 2020.

## Synopsis

Anya voices her worries about the plan to Alexei, but is rebuffed immediately.

Backed by a group of human soldiers, Alexei and Anya arrive at the meeting point with Omega already waiting for them. Anya is visibly shaken upon seeing him. This is the second time they have met since their initial meeting in Awakening [III]. Omega dismisses Alexei’s demands to know where the squad leader is, and instead asks him to bring ‘the girl (Anya)’ forward. He asks where ‘Bane of the South’ is, to which Alexei replies with ‘Ivan is making sure you monsters don’t try and attack our home.’ This introduces Ivan’s alias, ‘Bane of the South’.

Delta, alongside the squad leader and android soldiers, enters the city square. Delta goads Alexei and asks him about his arm, suggesting a deeper history between the two leaders.

Anya recognises Delta from their interaction in Awakening [III], and Delta, also recognising Anya as one of the subjects at Dreamscape, expresses great interest in the knowledge that it is Anya who is ‘the immortal’.

Alexei interrupts, demanding to begin the exchange. When Omega asks if Alexei ‘would give one of (his) own away so easily,’ Alexei tells him that Anya is nothing to him. Anya appears hurt, and Omega turns away.

Delta gestures his soldiers to bring the human prisoner forward. In turn, Alexei pushes Anya towards Omega who catches her as she stumbles, and they stare at each other.

As per Alexei’s plan, Anya reluctantly uses a device to electrocute Omega, leaving him temporarily immobilised. An unknown sniper shoots Delta through the head as a fight breaks out.

## Characters

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Anya
* Alexei
* Omega
* Ivan
* Delta
* Human Squad Leader #1
* Android Soldiers
* Human Soldiers

## Locations

*By order of appearance and/or mention*

* Northern Base
* City Square
Omega/Timeline

## Background

Not much is known about ***Omega*** before the war and before Anya meets him. He would have been around 15 at the start of the war and around the time Anya went into Dreamscape. He is the youngest in his family, the last of the Ten, and presumably the most advanced. He seems to have had a comforting relationship with his mother, Zoe Anagnos, and was very affected by the death of one of his siblings, as it is one of his core memories.
Misha

* Season 1

## Appearance

Misha has a round face with soft features. He has large, hazel eyes and a visible gap between his front teeth from a lost tooth. It has been noted that with his hazel eyes and thick ginger curls, Misha bears a striking resemblance to his older brother Ivan. At 4’1, Misha is of average height for his age. He is seen wearing a brown jacket, pants, and boots along with a light sweater. Misha is often smiling and is known to sometimes blush when he is excited or is around Anya.

## Trivia

* In Green, it is revealed that Misha has Type 1 diabetes and needs a daily dose of insulin.
You're a survivor;

**You're a survivor**, (stylized as *You're a survivor;*) is an original soundtrack for the webtoon In the Bleak Midwinter; composed by Ali. It debuted in Mind Over Matter, the 15th episode of In the Bleak Midwinter; on June 16, 2020.

## Utilization

*This song appears in the following episode(s):*

* Ignorance is Bliss

## Trivia

* It is played in Ignorance is Bliss when Ivan comforts Anya while she is in her prison cell.