Piast

Piast is an elderly researcher who has spent many years working in astronomy and cosmology. His age and experience are visible, giving him a wise and dignified appearance.

Piast is deeply dedicated and passionate about his research. He values talent and is open-minded, supporting Jolenta's abilities despite social prejudices against women. He is deeply afraid that the truth he seeks might make his and his teacher’s lives seem pointless. Still, his commitment to finding the true workings of the universe keeps him going.

Early Life and Career

About twenty years ago, Piast came to an astronomical research facility to study under a respected professor. The professor was dedicated to developing a new version of cosmology but sadly passed away before finishing his work.

Mentor’s Last Words

Before dying, the professor gave Piast a special key to a private document room. The professor asked Piast to tell him the truth about the universe someday in heaven. This request deeply motivated Piast to complete the professor's cosmology research.

Devotion to Research

Since then, Piast has devoted his entire life to proving the geocentric theory. He hopes to fulfill his mentor's final wish and create a perfect model of the universe.

• Jolenta: Piast is Jolenta’s patron who supports her talent and gives her a place to continue her scientific work.
• Professor: Piast’s late mentor, whose dying wish has driven Piast throughout his life.
• Badeni and Others: Piast challenges those who support the heliocentric theory and offers them a chance to prove their theory wrong in exchange for the document room key.

Arrival at the Observatory

Piast arrived at an astronomy research center around twenty years ago to learn from a professor working on revising the current view of the universe. He became deeply involved in the professor’s pursuit of a completed cosmology model.

The Professor’s Death and Final Wish

When the professor was on his deathbed, he could not finish his theory. He told Piast to one day reveal the truth of the universe to him in the afterlife. With those words, he handed Piast the key to a private document room. Piast took this mission to heart, swearing to complete their research himself.

Pursuit of the Geocentric Theory

Ever since, Piast has dedicated his life to proving a perfect geocentric model of the cosmos. However, he struggles with the possibility that seeking the actual truth might reveal that all his, and his teacher’s, work was in vain.

Confrontation and Challenge

Worried about the possible error in his theory, Piast confronts Badeni and others, who defend the heliocentric theory. He offers the key to the research room if they can prove their idea is correct by showing evidence, such as the observation of a "full Venus," which would disprove the geocentric theory.

• Piast understands and respects the challenges faced by women like Jolenta in academia.
• He is sometimes called “Count Piast.”