Dr. Doranelle Felix
Summary
Dr. Doranelle Felix is the registered owner of Nick Silver's technological staff, a fact discovered when Safia successfully hacked the device using her 'communion of whispers' ability. The doctor's relationship to Nick Silver remains unclear, particularly given that Safia's social interaction programs detected Nick Silver was lying when he claimed not to know Felix Thoughtomation. The shared surname 'Felix' suggests a possible connection to Felix Thoughtomation, though the nature of this relationship has not been confirmed. The revelation that Felix is a woman surprised some party members who had assumed Felix Thoughtomation's namesake was male. Her title suggests she is a scientist or researcher rather than a magical practitioner in the traditional sense.
The fact that Nick Silver carries her staff while claiming ignorance of Felix Thoughtomation points to complex relationships or deceptions that the party has yet to unravel. Her connection to both the staff technology and Goober (who was also created by Felix Thoughtomation) suggests she may be a significant figure in the world's technological infrastructure, possibly as the founder, namesake, or a key figure in the company.
Appearance
Dr. Doranelle Felix appears in the staff's identification records as a middle-aged woman with short blonde hair and glasses. This portrait is stored in Nick Silver's Staff's ID system alongside her registration as the device's owner.
History
Session 6
Dr. Doranelle Felix's identity was revealed during Session 6 when Safia hacked Nick Silver's Staff after the party was frozen. The staff's registry displayed her portrait and name, prompting Abdul to observe, "Oh, shit. Felix is a lady and a doctor." The discovery sparked discussion among the party about the connection between Dr. Felix and Felix Thoughtomation, with one party member noting, "Also about Dr. Felix. That it's a woman. Woman doctor. That's crazy to me about the other part of Felix."
The revelation raised questions about Nick Silver's possession of the staff, with party members speculating that "probably the company that was named after her would have made it." The discovery of Dr. Felix's ownership coincided with Safia detecting that Nick Silver had lied about knowing Felix Thoughtomation, deepening the mystery surrounding the relationship between Nick Silver, Dr. Felix, and the company.
Session 7
During the recap of Session 7, information about Dr. Felix Dornell was mentioned in connection to Nick Silver's staff, reinforcing the link between Dr. Felix and the technological artifact now in Nick Silver's possession.
Key Attributes
- Title: Doctor (Dr.), suggesting scientific or research credentials rather than magical training
- Registered Owner: Nick Silver's Staff, which operates using nanite swarms to alter molecular density
- Possible Affiliations: Likely connected to Felix Thoughtomation, either as founder, namesake, or key figure
- Technological Association: Connected to advanced technology including Nick Silver's Staff and potentially Goober
- Surname Significance: Shares the 'Felix' surname with Felix Thoughtomation, suggesting family or corporate connection
- Physical Description: Middle-aged with short blonde hair and glasses
- Mystery: Her relationship to Nick Silver remains unclear, complicated by his false claims about knowing Felix Thoughtomation