(Capcom's primary storyline)
The Botanist (植物学者 shokubutsu gakusha) was an independent plant researcher who once studied flora in the Arklay Mountains region. He was ultimately killed by Al Lester, and his body was used to feed a massive plant—fittingly named after Al's late wife, "Dorothy".
History[]
March 1998
The botanist and his research assistant Rick travel to the Arklay Mountains in search of plant specimens to study. They soon come across vegetation infected by the T-JCCC203 virus, mistakenly identifying them as a new species.
March 15, 1998
While exploring the surrounding forest, they discover the abandoned Arklay Hospital, vines and plants covering the building.
March 18, 1998
The botanist and Rick decide to set up camp inside the building. They agree to keep the location a secret to prevent anyone from claiming their research results.
March 19, 1998
They find themselves unable to exit the building as strange plants have grown over all exits doors, effectively trapping them.
March 20, 1998
Rick claims to be feeling a human presence watching them and grows increasingly paranoid.
March 1998 (exact date unknown)
*While searching the building for an escape route, The botanist accidentally drops his satellite phone, effectively cutting off communication with the outside world.
*The botanist discovers Rick's dead body, shortly before Al Lester begins pursuing him. He is eventually murdered and his corpse is used to feed the Huge Plant.[1]
