Bourbon
Artyom's first travelling companion, whose death by a psychic force sets the tone for the dangers ahead.
Bourbon is a minor but memorable character encountered early in the novel Metro 2033. He is the first companion Artyom meets on his journey from VDNKh toward the centre of the Metro. Bourbon is killed by a psychic force transmitted through the pipes, leaving Artyom to continue alone.
- Role
- First companion of Artyom
- Status
- Deceased (killed by a psychic force transmitted through the pipes)
Lore & Background
Bourbon is introduced as Artyom's first companion after the protagonist leaves VDNKh. The source states that Bourbon is killed by a psychic force transmitted through the pipes. After Bourbon's death, Artyom is then guided by a mystic named Khan. The source does not provide any further details about Bourbon's background, profession, affiliations, or his role beyond being Artyom's initial travelling companion.
In Their Own Story
Artyom began to journey towards the centre of the Metro. His first companion, Bourbon, is killed by a psychic force transmitted through the pipes and Artyom is then guided by a mystic named Khan.
Reader's Guide
Bourbon appears only as Artyom's first companion during the early part of the journey. He is killed by a psychic force transmitted through the pipes. After his death, Artyom is guided by Khan. No further details about Bourbon's equipment, skills, or dialogue are provided in the source.
Did You Know?
- Bourbon is Artyom's first companion on his journey from VDNKh toward the centre of the Metro.
- He is killed by a psychic force transmitted through the pipes.
- After Bourbon's death, Artyom is guided by a mystic named Khan.
- The source does not specify Bourbon's occupation, affiliation, or any other background details.
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