Overview Gallery
Apolonia grew up in a declining noble family, where her parents' quarrels and violent behavior led her to develop a stutter and timid habits. However, she never realized that, no matter how she tried to escape, the kindness deep within her always compelled her to move forward.
Apolonia is a The Underground City: Stirring Shadows Companion.
Profile[]
Interests[]
Cooking, Crafting
Lantern Quotes[]
| When Interacting |
|---|
| "I-I can feel myself getting braver the more time I spend with you. I'm really glad I met you!" |
| "W-want to train with me? I-I don't mind!" |
| "Be careful, it's hot — the black moss soup just got off the fire! *huff huff*" |
| Upon Receiving a Preferred Gift* |
| "Is this... a gift for me? C-Can I really keep it? Wow, thank you so much!" |
| "How beautiful! How can I ever repay you? Knowledge on beasts? N-no problem, just leave it to me!" |
| Upon Receiving a Non-Preferred Gift* |
| "How beautiful! How can I ever repay you? Knowledge on beasts? N-no problem, just leave it to me!" |
| After Using All Interactions Attempts |
| "Ugh... I'm not feeling too well. How about we take a break?" |
*If you give gifts in batches and the total is 20 affection points or more, even if they are 1-star gifts and the traits do not match, the Companions will still show that they liked the gifts and say a quote of appreciation.
Themed Clothing Lore[]
Apolonia has a clothing set made in her image: Fearless Affection. The following table is a list of lore descriptions associated with each clothing item:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
 Flame of Goodwill |
The faint flicker of fire in the pitch-black cave is a warm kindness, a fleeting shooting star in the darkness. |
 Fresh Start |
She puts on a helmet, squeezes into the ill-fitting armor, and tries to adapt to her new identity. |
 Silent Follower |
Quietly, slowing her pace, she follows the person she wants to protect or repay, unaware that she has already been discovered. |
 Fearless Affection |
She sees herself as cowardly, thinking she avoids, hides, and can't even express love fluently. Yet, she is far braver than most people. As a witness, you are proud of her. |
 Trembling Steps |
Still unable to adapt to the darkness, the low growl of the beast is still in her ears. But she moves forward resolutely, towards where someone is calling for help. |
 Secret Endeavors |
The merchant does not expect her to decide to leave, nor does he expect her to become another secret herself while carrying a secret. |
 Shadowed Future |
There are no more powered lamps to guide the way ahead, only the flame that may go out at any moment, and the innocent light that is kept safe in her heart. |
 Past Shackles |
When the sweetness of the past turns into shackles, when the memories of her dreams become chains, what else can keep her going? |
 Suppressed Longing |
She never speaks about the past, including the part of herself she loves most - until she meets someone she can trust again in this scarred reality. |
 Gentle Blade |
At the moment she is knocked unconscious, she can smell the aroma of the black moss soup her mother had cooked for her. |
Gameplay[]
Gift Guide[]
Apolonia likes gifts that have the traits 
and 
.
| Gift Name | Affection Points | Recipe |
|---|---|---|
Lovers' Chocolate 
|
90 | Seasoning  +  Arcane Essence
|
Message in a Bottle 
|
75 | Paper  +  Glass
|
There is no 3-star gift with the only trait being Food.
Goodwill Gifts[]
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| 2 | 20 
|
| 3 | Blueprint: Subsurface Tide |
| 4 | 30
|
| 5 | 40 Character Relic |
| 6 | 50 1 Character Relic Shard |
| 7 | 5 Parven's Mementos  1 Character Relic Shard |
| 8 | 5 Maud's Gratitude  1 Character Relic Shard |
| 9 | 300 1 Character Relic Shard |
| 10 | 1,000 1 Character Relic Shard |
Letters[]
First Letter
Kindhearted One
Ah, I sincerely apologize for writing you this letter without asking.
The feeling of being alone in the underground is truly disheartening. I'm scared of the vast darkness and those malicious glances. You probably understand such sentiments, which is likely why you didn't turn me away at the landfill. Instead, you spoke up for me, offering guidance on survival skills. Despite the apparent weight on your shoulders, you still find time to care for me. Your warmth is truly appreciated!
By the way, I'm Apolonia! Although, based on the earlier account, you, being as clever as you are, probably already know who I am... But just to be sure, I'll reiterate it at the end of the letter. But just in case, I'll emphasize it at the end of the letter. Since it's a letter, I won't stutter. I really hope that one day, the words I speak can flow as fluently as this written message.
Apolonia
Second Letter
Brave Sera
Sera, how have you been lately?
Under your influence, I seem to have become a bit braver. I've done many things that I used to only bury deep in my heart and never dared to try. Curious about what I've been up to? Let's chat, and I'll tell you all about it! Hmm, I'm not teasing you; I just want to spend more time with you. After all, I don't want letters to replace all our interactions.
I used to think that writing letters could hide almost all of my flaws. I didn't dare to reveal my true self, and the neat paper filled that void. I tend to stutter and waste the listener's time when I speak, but with fluent words on paper, that's not an issue. While letters serve their purpose, I still desire to connect with your genuine emotions in person. So, let's meet; I'm sure it would bring joy to both of us.
The Apolonia worried about you
Third Letter
Sera
Sera, may I reintroduce myself to you? My real name is Catherine, a name that hasn't been spoken in a long time, even by myself.
Apolonia is a moniker I adopted for myself after seeking refuge in the underground. One day, while passing through the northwest corner of the underground, I came across numerous nameless gravestones. Amidst them, a slightly tilted tombstone bore faint traces of carving. Despite the uneven inscriptions, I managed to discern the name Apolonia. Does it seem inauspicious to use the name of the departed? However, for some inexplicable reason, I held the naive belief that adopting this name could somehow prolong the fragile spark of life.
Now, whether as Apolonia or Catherine, I have the courage to live in this dark underground city. I would like to invite you to witness this... What do you think about it?
Catherine
Character Relic[]
Apolonia's Relic is the Spatula of Courage. Starting at Goodwill Lv. 5, you will receive a copy of her relic/shard every time her Goodwill levels up.
Expand to see Relic info.
Spatula of Courage
Rarity: 
Scene Tag: 
Style: 
- Level 1 Style Scores: 197
- Style Scores will increase by 16 points each time the level is raised
Skill: Complete Eradication
- Add 2.4% to the base score of Gentle and Perky items
- This percentage will rise when players "Enhance Skill"
Awaken: Awakening will increase both Style Scores by 900 points
Description: Apolonia's helmet and cloak appear to have been with her for a long time. Both bear traces that time cannot erase. However, the giant spatula in her hands, despite its weapon-like appearance, still looks new. Apolonia only uses it to stir food as she enjoys watching steam rise from black moss soup.
Chapter Appearances[]
| Disclaimer: The following section contains spoilers for The Underground City: Stirring Shadows. Please proceed with caution. |
The following lists show all the stages in which Apolonia appears, but do not detail what happens. This section could be considered a minor spoiler, so proceed with caution.
Chapter 1 (TBA)
Chapter 2 (TBA)
Chapter 3 (TBA)
Chapter 4 (TBA)
Trivia[]
- Out of all the four companions of the book, Apolonia is the only companion that does not give a clothing blueprint at Goodwill levels 2 and 5.
- Apolonia is also the only Companion that does not have a dedicated route in the story, but instead appears in all routes as a supporting character, as she influences Sera in all routes.
- According to the author team, Apolonia carries with her a large spoon ladle as she is good at cooking soup in the story, but not in various weapons or using hidden weapons. Hence, she uses the ladle for both self-defense and for cooking soup.
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