The Fall of a Songbird

Welcome to Dead By Daylight. Talent is something only very few can genuinely posses and in the realm of the Entity, the unique skillset and accomplishments of those who now unwillingly call it home are a must for either their survival or their hunt. Like many of us, the Entity too has an appreciation for the arts and the providers of the many beautiful genres within. In it's realm you'll find yourself either rejoicing in them among fellow survivors or fearing for your life against those who use it to bring about your demise.

***CHAPTER CONCEPT: THE FALL OF A SONGBIRD***

Ever since she was a young girl, **The Siren** became enthralled in the elegant world of theatre, quickly rising to become one of the most well known opera singers in history as her angelic voice shattered even the longest standing of records. Though millions were fooled by her graceful presence on the stage, the moment the spotlight dimmed and the curtain closed, she became an unrelenting monster, focused on her own preservation and destroying any who dared steal her title.

Like many young girls with a love for theatre, The Siren was the biggest inspiration for **Rita Greengold**. Seeing her sing and perform on stage with such beauty and confidence made her crave a similar lifestyle. But the world is far from kind to people with a passible range of talent, such as herself. Despite countless rejections and her closest friend receiving all the love she desired, giving up was simply an option non-existent to her.

# **The Siren**

An envious Killer who's voice once brought even the strongest to tears now induces fear among those unlucky enough to hear her violent symphony through her power **Shattered Vocals.**

Her personal perks are **Glaring Spotlight**, **Thank You Five** and **Fatal Finale** grant her the ability to see survivors who dare take the opportunity to progress whilst she's distracted, force them to a stand still for a short time whilst she stalks in silence and gain a burst of motivation when the end of the show is near.

## **Power: Shattered Vocals**

*With age, her voice began to crack and lose it's star-quality. But best you pray for whoever tells her the truth.*

**SPECIAL AFFLICTION: DISORIENTATION**

***Disorientation*** causes survivors vision to become blurry and unstable, slowing them down as they fight to regain control of themselves. Whilst afflicted with ***Disorientation***, survivors are unable to hear anything but The Siren's scream, including the Killer's Terror Radius, completed Generators etc.

**SPECIAL ABILITY: SYMPHONY OF SORROW**

When the power gauge is fully charged, The Siren is able to use her power, Shattered Vocals. Pressing the Active Ability button will cause The Siren to stand in place for a short while and then let out a 4 second long shriek that can be heard globally.

Survivors within a 32 metre radius of The Siren suffer from ***Disorientation*** for 5 seconds.

Survivors within a 12 metre radius of The Siren not only suffer from ***Disorientation*** for 7 seconds, but also suffer from the Hindered Status Effect for 10.

**SPECIAL ABILITY: EARSPLITTING DESTRUCTION**

Every time a Survivor suffers from ***Disorientation***, it charges her secondary ability ***Earsplitting Destruction***. Once fully charged, her ability switches from ***Symphony Of Sorrow*** to ***Earsplitting Destruction***. Pressing the Active Ability button will cause The Siren to let out an even louder shriek for 6 seconds.

Whilst shrieking, all Survivors scream, revealing their location, all Generators are blocked for 7 seconds and any dropped Palates, breakable doors, Boon Totems and Generators within a 12 metre radius are destroyed, with Generators regressing and Boon Totems being snuffed.

## Perks

**The Sirens** comes with **3** Perks that are unique to her:

*You couldn't stand seeing others take the spotlight from you.*After landing a hit on a Survivor, the Aura of any survivor interacting with generators, chests, totems, vaults and

exit gates within a **30 metre radius** is revealed for **5/7/9 seconds**.

*"When are you going to get it through your thick skull? I'm the star and will always be* *the star!" - Dahlia Swanwater*

*Five minutes is all you need to make a statement.*After damaging a Generator, the Entity blocks it from survivors for **15/25/35 seconds**.

The first survivor to touch the Generator once the time is up will suffer from the **Oblivious** Status effect for **25 seconds**, alerting the Killer.

**Thank You Five** only activates once per Generator.

*"You're on in five, Dahlia! Make sure you kill it tonight!" - Owen Franklin*

*Even after a long show, you bring you all for the final performance.***Fatal Finale** activates when there is only one Generator remaining.

As soon as the fourth Generator is completed, you gain a **10/20/30% Haste** Status effect until the Endgame Collapse is triggered in any way.

Additionally, the **Aura** of any survivor interacting with the Exit Gates is revealed to you until they let go of it.

*"Oh honey. The show isn't over till the Siren sings." - Dahlia Swanwater*

## The Siren Lore

*Birthed into a world filled with riches and opportunities, a young Dahlia Jacobsen had the world in the palm of her hand, with only one whimper to mommy and daddy bringing her whatever her heart desired. On her seventh birthday, Dahlia's mother took her to see her first live opera show, La Vienna staring one of the most famous opera singers in the world. As she watched the star actress spin a tale of love and depression with her angelic vocals comfortably from the Jacobsen's private box, Dahlia knew right then and there what she wanted to be: An opera star.*

*Despite the concerns voiced by her parents, who wanted her to marry rich like them and become a quiet housewife to an aristocrat, Dahlia stood firmly with her decision, calling it her one true destiny, especially with a naturally beautiful voice already. Her first steps to becoming a star on stage came in the form of her Elementary school choir, in which the praise from her music teacher garnered her the lead vocalist and a spot on a state-wide school singing competition. She could picture it now. It would be her chance to bask in the glory of thunderous applause and tossed roses raining down around her as the day her future as a star started. Until Dahlia was called into the teacher's office and left filled with fury and hatred.*

*Her 'bandmates' had exposed who she really was: A self-centred monster who snapped at and threatened those who dared to outshine her. Dahlia was no longer on the school choir and worse yet, she wasn't going to the competition. Some of her classmates openly pitied her, whilst others loudly expressed their fear and disdain towards 'Damned Dahlia'. But they all soon considered her to be one lucky lass indeed. The coach carrying the choir, the teacher and the bandmates who snitched never made it to the competition, with the bus found on it's head and writhing in flames at the bottom of a mountainside road.*

*A tragedy like that could demotivate any who heard of it. Dahlia, however, was not one of them. She moved on from the incident quickly and already began to search for a suitable replacement for the school choir. One with little talent. One where she could shine above the rest. One that didn't have jealous snitches. Like the last.*

## Mori

The Siren has **1 Unique** **Memento Mori**:

After pressing the *Kill Survivor* button, the survivor will turn over and The Siren will grab them by their head and lift them towards her face where she will proceed to scream loudly into their face until their ears pop and they dangle motionless in her arms. The Siren then rips out their vocal cords before tossing their dead body to the ground, pressing the stolen organ to her throat where she will absorb it and let out a short scream with the voice of the deceased survivor.

# **Survivor: Rita Greengold**

Despite being a wannabe Broadway star that was cast out of the spotlight in favour of her much more talented friend, **Rita Greengold**'s determination and supportive nature helps push her and others through the trials.

Using her personal perks **Hidden Potential**, **Voice of the Angels** and **Determined Dreamer** to her advantage to show just how strong she can be in panicked situations, reward her for her supportive nature and lift others up when their down.

## Rita's Perks

**Rita** comes with **3** perks that are unique to her:

**Hidden Potential**

*Despite no one ever giving you a chance, those close knew you'd make it one day.*

When in chase, *Hidden Potential* activates after performing a rushed action, you leave no scratch marks for 12/16/20 seconds whilst in chase.

* The affects of *Hidden Potential* linger for an extra 3 seconds after leaving the chase.

*"One day, I'm not gonna be just the understudy. I'm gonna be the lead." - Rita Greengold*

**Voice Of The Angels**

*Your voice could never be perfect. Little did you know, it was beyond.*

Upon taking a protection hit, you will instantly be healed by one health state.

* Additionally, the survivor you protected will gain the Haste Status effect for 3/5/7 seconds.

*"Ri, your voice is beyond perfect! You'll get your big break soon, I just know it!" - Missy Winehurst*

**Determined Dreamer**

*Countless failed auditions and yet you never gave up on your dream.*

After healing a survivor from the Dying state, they’re healing bar is automatically filled to 15/25/35%

*"Come on, Rita! You got this!" - Rita Greengold*

## Rita Greengold Lore

*From the moment she was born, Rita Greengold showed just how determined she could be, being the first in day-care to learn to walk, albeit far from the best to do so. This impressive part of her anatomy only increased the older she grew, especially once she realized what she wanted to be: A star. For centuries, there'd been small town girls with the same dream, following it like a carrot on a stick before repetitive failures pushed them to collapse and give up. But none of them had the unnaturally strong will-power that Rita possessed. Even if her talent was more forced than natural, nothing could put her down.*

*The only thing that got under her skin, however, was Missy Winehurst, her best friend since diapers. Missy had the same dream as Rita, but a whole lot more talent than her, which led to an envy that would follow their friendship forever. But despite her jealousy and hatred over her closest friend unknowingly rubbing the achievements Rita slaved over reaching in her face, Rita swallowed her rage, put on a proud smile and congratulated Missy always. But Missy's constant success caused the drive in Rita to spiral, refusing to let the young girl rest until she was on par with her companion, which never happened. As a result, her grades saw a major decrease, her friends grew scared of the exhausted, angry husk she became and her determination dissolved into obsession. Rita could've let it consume and feast on her till she was a skeletal monstrosity. But the words she'd been waiting to hear her whole life pulled her from the darkness. You've got the lead.*

*Finally, things were beginning to go her way. Just watch and wait. Soon, she'd be all anyone was talking about. But what was meant to be her big break crumbled before her very eyes. Producer arrested for drug charges. Director drunk himself to death. Wardrobe designer a perverted creep. Half the cast quit due to payment problems. And worst of all, her vocals, the ones she'd nearly killed herself over perfecting, caught in the crossfire of a harsh critics review. Once again, Rita felt herself becoming consumed by the darkness. The fury. The anger. The self-destruction. For the first time ever, Rita questioned herself, her dream and her determination. But Missy, the same Missy that caused her to deprive herself of happiness and basic human needs, reached her hand into the black and didn't leave till it came out with Rita.*

*From then on, Rita discovered a newfound appreciation towards herself, all with the guidance of Missy. Yes, the years of negativity still remained inside of her, ready to boil over and consume Rita once again, but Missy's gentle love and care helped suppress it. Rita began to let the walls down and drop the load from her shoulders, allowing her to breath freely again. The bond between the two lifelong friends rekindled hope in Rita's dream and she was once again storming auditions, even some that Missy was in. But she didn't let that stop her anymore. Sure, Missy was better than her, but she wasn't no pathetic excuse for a singer, even if the casting agents thought otherwise.*

*Despite coming to terms with herself and learning to love the voice she had even if others didn't, Rita couldn't help but let the jealousy towards her friend grow through the cracks like an invasive mould in a damp household, thriving the more Missy succeeded. It didn't help that she actively fed it by going up against Missy for the lead role in bigger productions. The pursuit to make their dreams come true becoming a continuous challenge between the two with only one clear winner. Both waiting anxiously for the call, which always went to the same number. And yet she still cheered for Missy and gave her a hug to congratulate her each time. If Rita didn't mask her envy, she'd risk losing the only person who believed in her and by extension, risk plunging herself back into the darkness.*

*Until the biggest shock in theatre history outstretched its hand towards her. This year, the production of The Swanwater Siren, the opera that gave Rita her dream, was coming to their local theatre. Not only that, but the famous Dahlia Swanwater, the play's producer and lead, was looking for a fresh voice to continue her legacy.*

Though over production, Rita witnessed a familiar emotion inside of Dahlia: Envy. But it was no where near the levels Rita's got. It was consuming her.