Chief of Elpis
Hermes oversees the creation and retirement of concepts in Elpis, but his empathy for failed creations leads him to question the ancients' way of life.
The Question
He sends a probe to ask other stars whether life has meaning; the answer of despair gives birth to Meteion and eventually the Endsinger.
Tragedy
His grief and doubt become a cosmic threat, showing how one person's unresolved pain can doom worlds.