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CHAPTER NULL. The Stage, the Act, and the Actors

[ W A R N I N G S ]

01. Heavy plot spoilers ahead.

02. This story primarily follows the manga, anime, and game canon, with deviations and original additions to serve the author's overarching narrative.

03. This chapter contains brief introductions to both original and existing characters.

04. If you prefer discovering characters organically and wish to avoid advance knowledge of future roles, identities, or implications, consider skipping this section.

05. Original characters not listed here will be introduced as they appear or are referenced in the story.

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[ MAIN CASTS. conspectus of arcanum ]

"I will accept the weight of this name—if it is truly mine to carry. And if words fail, then perhaps another path must be taken."

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XIERRA EOUS LILYANTHONE. the whisperer

astral magic // spirit magic (genesis)

"If I reach out and find nothing where certainty should be, then tell me—was I ever meant to know?" — the soul unmoored from origin

IN HER GAZE, the sky found its reflection, eyes shimmering like azure pools. Hair spun from platinum strands caught the light, a cascade of moonlit strands. Skin fair as alabaster, a canvas for the soft hues of dawn's embrace.

— OVERVIEW

✦⠀AGE. 15 Years Old (Beginning)

✦⠀BIRTHDAY. October 4th (Left at the church)

✦⠀HEIGHT. 165cm

✦⠀BLOOD TYPE. O

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YUNO GRINBERRYALL. the shining star

wind magic // star magic

"No matter what we are called, or where we are cast—I will still move forward. I will still choose you." — the one chosen by the world

GOLD AND AMBER intertwined in his eyes, mirroring ancient suns and the depths of timeless forests. His hair, dark as midnight, flowed like inky rivers under moonlight. His fair, unblemished skin glowed softly, as if kissed by the wind drifting through the open sky.

— OVERVIEW

✦⠀AGE. 15 Years Old (Beginning)

✦⠀BIRTHDAY. October 4th (Left at the church)

✦⠀HEIGHT. 172cm

✦⠀BLOOD TYPE. AB

[ SUPPORTING CASTS. verum personae ]

"Every soul enters the world wearing a role it did not choose. Some accept it. Some resist it. And a rare few exist outside of it entirely—unaware that a mask was ever placed upon them at all. What follows is not the truth, but a record. Not identity, but approximation."

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ASTA STARIA. the fighter

anti-magic (artificial)

"I don't care how impossible it sounds—I'll make it happen!" — the dark that brings forth light

WITH A CROWN of ash and gold, his gaze reflected such joy and energy behind the green hues of his vision. His scarred skin told tales of resilience, each mark a badge of honor. He was a fighter, bound to ambition and longing for recognition.

— OVERVIEW

✦⠀AGE. 15 Years Old (Beginning)

✦⠀BIRTHDAY. October 4th (Left at the church)

✦⠀HEIGHT. 155cm

✦⠀BLOOD TYPE. A

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RHEIN VERMILLION. the pillar

flame magic

"If the world feels heavier today, lean on me. That's what I'm here for." — the flame that steadies

REDDISH-BROWN HAIR glowed as autumn leaves in the setting sun. His carmine gaze burned with the intensity of a thousand sunsets, and his skin, kissed by dawn, told tales of adventure and endurance.

— OVERVIEW

✦⠀AGE. 16 Years Old (Beginning)

✦⠀BIRTHDAY. March 8th

✦⠀HEIGHT. 175cm

✦⠀BLOOD TYPE. B

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Ō-INARI // UKANOMITAMA. the mighty soul of sustenance

spirit magic (genesis)

"You need not understand yourself yet. Even seeds sleep beneath the soil before they grow." — the god who watches

THE TRESSES OF HIS CROWN absorbed the depth of the void, while his eyes gleamed gold with ancient wisdom. His form held an otherworldly radiance as he shifted his form with fluid grace, embodying the dance between light and darkness, order and chaos.

— OVERVIEW; [Unknown]

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MIYABI // HOGO-SHA. the protector

spirit magic (genesis)

"We will walk beside you, even if you never learn our names." — the vow that does not demand acknowledgment

IN THE MOON'S GLOW, his hair shone like precious silver, each strand reflecting starlight. His autumnal eyes held the wisdom of the changing seasons. With everlasting resilience, he embodied the wonders of nature, life, and death.

— OVERVIEW; [Unknown]

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THE FIRST WHISPERER // KIGEN. the origin

astral magic // spirit magic (genesis)

"If no one takes the first step, then nothing will ever change." — the past that lets go of the future

IN HER PRESENCE, white strands cascaded as silk spun from moonbeams—her eyes, pools of glimmering sun, reflected the abundance of golden rice fields. Clever yet sly, kind yet cunning, she embodied the paradoxes of the human soul.

— OVERVIEW; [Unknown]

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HAKUFUU // MUSŌ-KA. the dreamer

spirit magic (genesis)

"Peace is not born from victory—it is born from restraint." — the watcher who believes in tomorrow

SILK-SPUN HAIR GLEAMED, hiding away his clouded gaze. Cloaked in the purest of whites, he exuded serenity, a peaceful spirit of the mountains and forests. He was the quiet observer, the sentinel of balance and peace—a bird of prey in his core.

— OVERVIEW; [Unknown]

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TAMAMO-NO-MAE // HŌRŌ-SHA. the wanderer

spirit magic (genesis)

"I will return when the world is ready for me again." — the loyalty measured in years

SHE WAS A VISION of enchantment, a fox in human guise. With starlit eyes and a captivating smile, she ensnared men with her charm. Her beauty, a tapestry of moonbeams, captivated souls, while her cunning outwitted even the cleverest.

— OVERVIEW; [Unknown]

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KAEDE // OCHIBA. the fallen leaves

spirit magic (genesis)

"Do not grieve what has already fulfilled its purpose." — a life so brief, yet completed

IN THE EMBRACE of autumn's breath, she danced, so vibrant and full of life. Basking in the coolness of the season's kiss, she frolicked among the falling leaves, her spirit alight. Though her days were short, her essence remained, forever in the forest's care.

— OVERVIEW; [Unknown]

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