the mutiny
A dystopian novel with romantic, christian, and apocalyptic themes created and written by Aryona Faith.
'The Mutiny' revolves around Emilia Miller, whose bond with Kyra, the governor Kasier's daughter, is as strong as blood. When Kyra grows increasingly sicker mentally and physically, she resorts to medical methods that have not been perfected, causing her health to spiral. As time passes, Emilia becomes aware of the evils within her close-knit circle of government rule and understands that God is willing her to act. Making friends, losing family, fighting for love, and trying so desperately to find that cure that's been under their noses all along.
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The Mutiny follows a girl named Emilia Miller. She lives in the city capital, Matrentem. Her father is a high-ranking intel officer, giving Emi the political privilege. She’s best friends (practically sisters) with Kyra Kaiser, who’s father is the president of Matrentem.The world plagued by war led to a virus outbreak caused by nuclear radiation, wiping out a good proportion of the population. This virus not only affected the lives of many, but also led to lack of natural supplies and animals to become dangerously violent and contagious. A cure for the deadly virus is being pursued.Emilia starts to grow suspicious of the morality of her government, feeling worried when she finds out they’re inducing their lower class civilians with genetically modifying medicines against their knowledge. Having been told that the vaccine is perfected and safe, and that they’re the first people to have access to the cure just out of kindness. This is a lie, and these people are being used as test dummies.When Kyra is found to have said virus she freaks out. Emilia is committed to saving her friend and her city, especially if it means illegally leaving the city's walls to seek help from a rebellion group that calls themselves “the mutiny”. As time goes on she feels discernment, and inclination from God to pursue the truth. This over time creates tension between Kyra and Emilia.Atiyah joins the two girls as they leave the city, having illegally escaped a breeding program set in place by Matrentems' government. More will be elaborated on in the Novel.The girls tag along with two nomadic survivalists, illegally living outside of the city confines, named Elias and Eden Fisher.Together the group of teens plots to seek assistance from the mutiny to not only find a cure for the detrimental virus, but to also save Matrentem’s people from the corruption and mistreatment.
Emilia Raine Miller
18 • 5'5 • ISTJ • Galatians 1:10
Emilia is a strong-thinker with a stubborn tendency. She prioritizes efficiency, leaving little room for nonsense. She’s unbelievably insightful, enhanced by her spiritual gifts. Emi struggles with vulnerability and prioritizing herself over those she loves. She can come off overbearing when she believes she knows best.Emilia grew up with her loving Haitian mother and cold European father. Often seeing her parents fight physically and verbally, she grew to distrust any type of intimacy, platonic or romantic. Her relationship with her dad was a rocky one. He often was harsh and distant from her, but he never refrained from teaching her how to behave carefully around others. This led her to be far away from others, not allowing herself to build many relationships to protect herself from those who were distrustful of her. While she has grown to be emotionally suppressed herself, she's very keen and wise due to her dad's teachings.Her natural thirst for knowledge is what her spiritual beliefs were based on. She's always been drawn to studying the validity of the Bible and its loss-in-popularity, something her mother encouraged. She struggles with her walk with God, due to her desire to isolate herself and refrain from discussing her faith with others.Emi sees Kyra as a sister, having been raised alongside her. Her best friend. She knows she'll do anything to help her when she sees her struggling. Ataiyah befriends Emi, pushing past Emilia's emotional walls and offering her help in uncovering the wicked truths of their nation's leaders. Later on, when she allies Eden and Elias, she grows fond of them—feeling drawn to Eden but not understanding or ready to explore her romantic feelings—Elenore and Emilia bond on their intelligence. As time goes on, she sees Kyra choosing evil powers over morals and is burdened by the choice between her lifelong friend and the truth.
Ataiyah Sarah Salah
19 • 5'8 • ENFJ • Proverbs 31:25
Ataiyah is a deeply caring and sentimental person. She feels deeply but doesn't let this distract her from what is right, having the perfect balance of emotion and logic. She has an unbelievably strong spiritual gift of discernment. Though she can be a bit overbearing about caring sometimes, often being too pushy and snippy about others well-being.Ataiyah has the sweetest loving parents. Having had built their way up into the higher-middle class, her and her family are not shy to working for what they have. Ataiyah's natural beauty and aluuring personality led to her being selected for Matrentem's repopulation program. To her horror she knew she had no choice but to compley or face her own imprisonment and parents death. Her parents encouraged her to stand on what she belives in, doing everything in their power to help her escape the city with faith that their daughter would do great things in God's will. She's unaware of her parents state but holds out hope that they're alive somewhere hidden in the city. Despite being faced with physical and mental harm at the hands of her government she remains strong and tries her best to not let it get the best of her.Her loving upbringing is what drew her to Christ and His teachings, seeing them being put into action only comfirmed that He was one she could trust. She works keenly in many gifts of The Spirit, being gifted to be the somewhat peacemaker and encourager of the group.Ataiyah considers Emilia her best friend, knowing of her for a while befpre they became friends, she's always felt drawn to helping and befriending her! She's weary of Kyra, wanting to help her but feeling confused by Kyra's coldness twords her. When Ataiyah meets Elenore she treats her almost like a little sister, giving her jewlry and teaching her different hairstyles! Elias and Atiayah are both very affectionate around eachother, being able to confide in eachother in ways that they cant be understood by anyone else. They'll never get over the honeymoon phase. Ataiyah holds a deep respect for Eden, both of them conect on being the voices of reason in the group. Ataiyah would lay her life on the line for them, being the most sacrifical character of them all.
Kyra Orah Kasier
18 • 5'3 • INFJ • James 1:22-24
Kyra is a highly intelligent girl. She struggles with feeling empathy for those around her due to how she was raised and her mental health, but she does possess a great understanding of how others feel, even if she can or hasn't felt the feeling herself. Prioritizing her own survival above all, she's a very scared girl but hides this so as not to have her weaknesses exploited.Kyra never knew her mother and has always had a tight but distant/formal relationship with her father. She was raised to be an opportunist and utilize every detail for the greater of herself. She's always had mental health problems, symptoms of BPD, and schizophrenia, among other things; though her father and she have tried to keep it on the down low, Emilia is aware of her struggles but doesn't see it as a harmful thing. These symptoms are worsened as Kyra contracts a sickness that can lead to harmful episodes without treatment. She's desperate to be cured and often is administered unregulated medication and vaccinations to keep the sickness at bay.Kyra yearns for love deep down but cannot comprehend it. She seeks God not for a relationship or love but rather to have a bit of his power and feel secure in that. She's complex in her beleifs or lack thereof, comparable to Judas in a way.Kyra is immensely close with Emilia, she loves her as a sister and is extremely possessive and dependent on her, but she also has seething jealousy for her. Kyra dislikes Ataiyah since she feels like she's stealing Emi from her. Kyra hates Elenore and thinks she's a lackluster, dense, gullible girl. Ironically, Kyra feels most threatened by Elias, who seems to be onto her. Kyra dislikes Eden but gets a kick out of taunting him.
Elias Emmanuel Fisher
19 • 5'7 • ESFJ • James 1:22-24
Elias is a sarcastic yet empathetic character. Taking great care in making sure his loved ones are taken care of. If he doesn't like you, he lets it be known. While he will still provide a cordial attitude towards you, he won't do it with a smile. He struggles with suppressing his negative emotions and trauma, leading people to think that he doesn't have struggles of his own.After the kidnapping of his sister and the death of his parents, Elias struggled immensely. At the moment, he resorted to anger, struggling to comprehend their loss, often in denial, urging Eden that they must all still be alive and that the two of them needed to keep looking for them. This put a bit of strain on the brothers' relationship. With time, Elias refrained from expressing these emotions for the sake of his brother, not wanting to put salt on a wound, so to speak. So now he struggles with expressing negative emotions at all, though he feels them deeply; it can lead to burnout and isolation. Ataiyah is about the only person to notice this and becomes a sense of support over time in this aspect.Elias is firm in his faith due to his childlike look on it. He naturally goes to God for his struggles and offers help for those around him when they struggle with doubting God for feeling close to Him. Elias isn't a Bible genius; he's just personal, prioritizing God's love over knowledge.He is very close with his brother, looking up to him in many aspects. Though they may not always get along, Elias would do anything for him. Emilia and Elias aren't super close, but they do have emotional conversations about Eden/Ataiyah. They can find in each other about love and emotions, getting a better understanding of someone with a completely different train of thought. Elenore and Elias get along really well; he sees a lot of his sister in her, and the two of them can goof off with each other, offering a lightness at times. Elias struggles to remain kind to Kyra; from the start, he has a deep discernment about her, and as the story progresses, he starts to notice why. He won't refrain from physically defending himself or others from Kyra if it comes down to it; he just hopes that if the time does come, he won't take it too far. Ataiyah is the love of his life. Literally, he is head over heels for this girl. The two of them are a perfect combination of emotions and logic; being the most positive of the group, they struggle with their problems being neglected, but they can confide in each other and help each other in love and ways that no one else can ever come close too.
Matrentem
The largest and most sustainable city left in the world. Home of the new government, medical practices.
The world's savior...
The US desired for more control over their people after WWIII. The war where the US attempted to initiate war with Russia again, history repeating from former world wars. Unfortunately, both countries struggled to survive this.While the war hasn't ‘ended’ it isn't being pursued, though there are always threats that Russia may bomb the US and vice versa.This war was the cause of unstable conditions in nature. Nuclear radiation and bombing threw off the balance and peace in the already declining health of the land of the states and places around it. Leading to flooding, heatwaves, a virus outbreak, radiation, and unatural violence in animals.The capitol is stationed in what was California. As it is a perfect access to the ocean and its sail-ways. Most of its city areas are completely inhabitable, though working to be rebuilt.
The states were converted into one entire country, most people cannot remember the names of the past states and their locations. The country is referred to as Matrentem.Travel outside the country is prohibited and will result in the escape being hunted down and publicly killed.
The new form of government came about when the former president was overthrown from office, being blamed for causing the war between the US and Russia. After years with no definite government, only being run by state senates, a group of people arose and elected themselves as the best option for the stability of the country. The people were initially reluctant to this, but eventually were won over by how well this group was handling the rebuilding of the states, people had nothing else to hope for so they clung onto the leaders they thought they needed.
This government falls under the following…Totalitarianism - form of government that prohibits opposition political parties, disregards and outlaws the political claims of individual and group opposition
Oligarchy- governing power resting in the hands of a group of people
Monarchy- single person with full ruling.
REBELION
The rebellion group is referred to as ‘The Mutiny’ hence the novel’s title.
Most members from this group have been around since the start of Matrentem’s rule. Having been around long enough to be aware of their corrupt schemes that they try to hide.This group's goal is to expose Matrentem and provide a solid cure for the virus that takes the lives of so many. They desire to have an undivided country and to have the freedom to live without being killed for their truths.This group lives in what was washington. Being a solid month's walking time from Mantrentem. They’re masters with survivalism, finding ways to stay hidden whilst being as healthy as they can try to get.(No more info since I don’t want to spoil too much.)
Each character and their bibical counterpart
Ataiyah-Miriam (Miriam was the sister of Moses, having helped deliver him at the Nile River, helping can be represented in Ataiyah. Miriam was an independent woman, her own character, just as Ataiyah is. She was a prophet and strong leader for the women around her, prophesying the things the Lord had told her. Similar to how well Ataiyah seems to be able to connect with people and discern them.)Kyra-Judas (Judas was a friend of Jesus in the beginning, later on betraying him with a kiss, all for money. Similar to how Kyra betrays those around her for power and riches. After Judas was overcome with guilt, he killed himself, similar to how Kyra inflicts harm on herself. Judas also didn't care for the poor, something the Lord hated, and this is seen in Kyra over time. She also lacks repentance for her bad actions.)Emilya-Paul (Paul was a very ‘all-or-nothing’ kinda guy, similar to Emi, neither of them like to be stuck in the ‘maybe’ position. They both commit fully to their mission with strong zeal. Emi is highly intelligent, and over time learns how to tame this intelligence in a way that renders it useful, like Paul. )
Elias -Andrew (Andrew was the first to follow Jesus, dropping everything the moment he recognized the messiah, similar to how Elias is eager to pursue what he knows is right and to trust. Both Elias and Andrew are examples of commitment, humility, and passion for what they know is right. )
Eden-Peter (Peter was very bold, often resulting in him being brash with his quick decisions, similar to how bold Eden can be at times. Peter starts as very doubtful and fearful then grows to be strong in the faith, similar to Eden's struggle of strength and security throughout the story later on. After a lot of work on Eden and Peter’s characters, they both grow to be some of the strongest in the faith.)
Each character has an association with a different color that reflects on their personalities.
credits to beau (my cousin) for writing this little head-canon! <3
Starting with Emilya, we see that her most stand out color is orange. Her orange hair is representative of this, and is what makes her stand out from most of the other characters’ who all have brown hair aside from Kyra. We see that in most color psychology orange is represented with optimism, independence, and friendliness, compared to Emilya who, despite the situation, wants everyone to be happy. You can see this in her relationship with Kyra and excusing the signs that show Kyra’s toxicity. The more negative traits of orange are danger, ruin, and frustration. Over the course of the story, Emilya and her group are put through a multitude of different dangerous situations, leading to her frustrations with people, specifically Kyra. Ruin can represent either her country in great dysfunction, or ruin, or her ruined relationships by the end of the story. Emilya and Eden don’t end up together, the only person from her childhood who she thought was her friend not only turned on them but is dead, and the mental toll these situations take on her is extremely present. Even by the time it’s all over, she still denies Kyra’s cruelty and tricks herself into believing who she thought Kyra was, the ruin of her view on people and even herself. Her color doesn’t seem to change in the story, which can be compared to Kyra who’s color seems to vary.Next with Kyra, the color she can be associated with is blue, specifically by her blue hair. While she does fall under the blue category at some point in the story, I believe in the beginning she tries to symbolize herself as pink. Pink is negatively associated with immaturity, materialism, and deception, which very oddly adds up to her character before her spiral. How she takes material things for granted, her deceptive and manipulative personality, and the immaturity she displays to Eden and the group to try and seem like she has innocence, knowing that Emilya can sniff out the fakeness within it. Oddly enough, pink also can be symbolized with admiration; otherwise her admiration with Emilya and her obsession with wanting to be her. As her mental spiral begins, you can notice a shift from her originally pink demeanor to green, associated negatively with envy, poison, and corruption. Her corrupt view on her friends and her slow development into the corrupt view on the world, her admiration turning into envy from everybody being so able to connect with each other on a deeper level that she’ll never understand, and poison being similar to the medication she receives that “keeps people cured”. As she worsens, while still having connections to the green symbolism, it turns from green to black. Black is associated with sophistication, darkness, and luxury; also associated with power, authority, and elegance. Exactly how Kyra shows herself to be; elegant, yet power hungry and mysterious. She’s in the lead for a high ranking role in society, and her mind turning corrupt makes her believe this is how people should live, not thinking of how the others’ might feel. Also on this topic, Kyra dresses in white , a color often associated with innocence and purity. This is how she wants people to view her, pure and innocent, despite how she really is. I’m not sure if she still dresses in black or not, but her shift from white to black is representative of her showing her true colors.Moving onto Atiyah, the color that sticks with me the most is her usage of gold. Gold is frequently used in her design, from her accessories to her jewelry. Gold is associated with generosity and compassion, which perfectly suits Atiyah’s loyalty and love for her friends. Gold also represents desire in some cases, which can match up with her desire to one day have a child of her own and marry her lover, Elias. TBA cuz i wanna analyze properlyBoth Eden and Elias make use of brown and black respectively in their designs. Starting with Elias , he heavily reflects on the color yellow, ironically reflecting on Atiyah’s gold color as they’re both variations of the color. Yellow tends to be seen as a cheerful and playful color, associated with positivity, enthusiasm, and happiness. Elias is shown to be a very playful character, cracking jokes whether they’re dark or to lighten the mood, and overall is one of the more positive characters in his group. Yellow can also be associated with cowardice, anxiety, and caution, possibly reflecting on the fear he might feel during situations and the unhealthiness of him coping with only jokes and more optimism. Eden’s similarity to the color brown is very apparent, the color representing reliability and strength. Eden is shown to be strong, and his interactions with his group demonstrates their reliability on him. Eden can also be represented by blue, the side of his personality that he doesn’t allow the others to see, and again, ironically the color that Kyra brings out of him while also being associated with blue. The negative traits of blue are known to be coldness, sadness, and depression, which are shown in the more private side of Eden. His interactions with Kyra cause him to feel this way, starting to become cold towards the others (specifically Kyra) and his inner turmoil of worthlessness because of him feeling weak for not stopping Kyra from hurting him. I also like to think that he originally didn’t feel “blue”, but almost like Kyra spread it to him and it stuck on him.