Professor Blanche is a 72-year-old longtime faculty member who represents institutional tradition. He is knowledgeable, formal, and somewhat disconnected from modern student culture. Blanche believes he is fair and objective, but unintentionally reinforces outdated norms. His role challenges players to question authority and recognize systemic issues.

Background: Caucasian, with a long and distinguished career in academia. He’s held various titles over his 40+ years at the university and is now a Professor Emeritus in History. Though retired, he occasionally returns to lecture, particularly on historical perspectives that are important to him. Known for his intellectual prowess and slightly eccentric personality.

Department: History, specializing in interdisciplinary research with a focus on Western civilization and literary history

Role in Story: Professor Blanche serves as both a mentor and a challenging figure, pushing students to confront complex topics in his lectures. His storyline explores academic authority, cultural sensitivity, and generational divides.

• Formal, intellectual
• Rigid in expectations
• Unaware of biases
• Values tradition

• Maintaining academic standards
• Earnest belief in meritocracy
• Preserving institutional legacy

• Being seen as irrelevant
• Losing control of the classroom
• Institutional change

• Brad — historic family connection
• Leilani/Charli — ideological tension
• Students — mixed perceptions

• Polished, academic language
• Unintentionally dismissive
• Slightly patronizing tone
• Believes his logic is neutral