Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of those rare titles that feels truly infinite, since, while the tragic tale of Arthur Morgan has a clear beginning, middle, and end, the community continually extends the game's lifespan.
This is only possible because Rockstar’s open world is so dense, hiding secrets that even years of data mining haven't fully exhausted!
For instance, one of the deepest layers of this immersion is the fact that every NPC follows a daily schedule. This means that if you decide to follow a random character, you’ll probably see them go to work, head to the saloon for a hand of poker, and eventually go home to sleep. And it even extends to the wildlife, most famously the loyal dog that visits its owner’s grave every single day.
However, there is one specific NPC that remains a haunting mystery. Now, almost a decade after launch, the mystery surrounding her has been reignited, and the latest theories are darker than ever.
The Tragedy of Lillian Powell
The spark came from a recent discussion on the Red Dead subreddit, where a player questioned the purpose of a well-dressed woman constantly complaining at the Bastille Saloon in Saint-Denis. This simple...
