Postman Lore

Overview

• Victor Grantz is a character from the game Identity V, known as the Postman.
• Accompanied by his dog, Wick, he delivers letters and enjoys witnessing people's reactions.
• Victor is socially awkward, kind-hearted, and scopophobic.
• Despite his fear of social interaction, he excels in tasks not involving human contact.
• Victor's fate is tragic; he is deceased.

Character Details

• Name: Victor Grantz
• Serial No.: 3-?-3
• Gender: Male
• Age: 23
• Date of Birth: December 25th
• Career: Postman
• Traits: Scopophobic, socially awkward, kind-hearted, quiet
• Talents: Activities without human interaction
• Interests: Feeding stray animals
• Likes: Animals, flowers
• Dislikes: People looking at or talking about him

Backstory

Character Introduction

• Victor avoids socializing and prefers animals over people.
• He never receives letters addressed to him until an invitation from the Manor arrives.
• Known for his bravery, he saved Wick from a fire, earning community trust.
• Believes true feelings are hidden in letters, not face-to-face conversations.
• Joins the Manor game after receiving an invitation, believing it sincere.

Character Relations Menu

• Despite daily letter encounters, none are for him.
• Known for bravery during a fire, saved Wick.
• Takes pleasure in delivering letters and witnessing emotional reactions.
• Firmly believes letters reveal true emotions, unlike face-to-face dialogues.
• First letter received was the Manor invitation.

Deduction Quests

• Players earn Logic points for completing objectives.
• Each quest has basic and advanced objectives related to Victor's role as Postman.
• Quests reveal insights into Victor’s interactions and tasks, like delivering letters and observing people's secrets.

Letters

Victor and Wick Correspondence

• 2020 Letter: Victor humorously writes to Wick, reflecting on their partnership and responsibilities.
• Wick's "response" is playful bark translations.

Manor Diary Entries

• Victor uses notes for group communication during the Manor game.
• Heroically attempts to save notes from a fire at the cost of his life.

Events at the Manor

• Participated in a game requiring letter-based communication.
• Participants included Aesop Carl, Anne Lester, and Ganji Gupta.
• Victor and Wick were messengers of communication.
• Game involved isolation and drug-induced behavior shifts.
• Victor dies protecting letters during a fire, Aesop commits suicide.
• Manor game likely canceled due to the deaths.

Alternate Theories

• Contains speculative analysis and theories about character motivations and outcomes.

References

• Numerous translations and backstories provide context for Victor's character development and story arc.

Conclusion

Victor Grantz, the Postman, is a tragic character in Identity V, with his lore highlighting themes of social anxiety, bravery, and the sincerity of written words over spoken ones. Despite his demise, his story resonates with themes of trust and sacrifice.