The War of the End of the World

Main Characters and Their Development

• At the epicenter of the story is the enigmatic and charismatic Counselor, a prophet and leader whose ascetic figure becomes a symbol of hope for thousands of the destitute. His inner world is a fusion of mystical faith, fanatical conviction, and tragic doom, and his path leads from wandering preacher to martyr, whose death marks the collapse of a utopia. Around him gather a motley group of followers: the former criminal Galileo Gall, whose thirst for redemption and search for meaning lead him to self-sacrifice; the mysterious dwarf João Abade, whose physical frailty turns into inner strength and loyalty; the young Leôncio, in love with both the idea and the Counselor himself, whose naivety collides with the cruelty of the world. The journalist holds a special place—a man of reason and skepticism, observing the catastrophe with detached pain—and Colonel Moreira César, the embodiment of military discipline and ruthless resolve, whose tragedy lies in his inability to understand another world. Each character undergoes an inner transformation: from doubt to faith, from fear to selflessness, from illusion to revelation, and in this complex intertwining of destinies, the tragic depth of the human soul is revealed against the backdrop of the apocalyptic storm of history.