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Arcana ~Hikari to Yami no Ecstasies~

アルカナ~光と闇のエクスタシス~

Title
アルカナ~光と闇のエクスタシス~
Arcana ~Hikari to Yami no Ecstasies~
Play timeMedium (10 - 30 hours)
DeveloperCiel
PublishersCiel & mints & Space Project Co., Ltd.
Happy Factory
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Description

A young vagabond with a mysterious past named Caprese, down on his luck, meets an old man who tells him of Icons, the essence of a person's spirit and determiner of their destiny. Remarkably, Caprese has no Icon of his own, having instead the ability to copy the Icon of those he meets. With the fairy Primo at his side he goes on a journey, using his power to try to obtain the Four Great Icons, as the one who possesses them may become Lord of the World, and Caprese finds himself at the centre of the eternal war between the powers of Light and Darkness.

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Protagonist

Capreseカプリス
HairBlack, Short
EyesBlack
BodyOlive, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBelt, Rags, Ring, Shirt, Trousers
ItemsBindle, Knife
PersonalityOre
RoleHomeless, Not a Virgin, Orphan, Poor, Vagabond
Engages inTeasing
Subject ofSlavery

Description

The main protagonist of the story, a young vagabond with a mysterious past who aimlessly travels throughout the lands. His Arcana is the Fool.

Main characters

Dominanteドミナンテ
HairViolet
EyesRed
BodyBat Wings, Demon Tail, Fang, Horns, Pointed Ears, Slim, Tiny, Unnatural Skin Tone
ClothesCorset, Evening Gloves, Panties, Thigh-high Boots
RoleAntagonist, Demon, Fairy

Description

A demonic fairy, who has been accompanying Tombeau the way Primo accompanies Caprese. Her Arcana is The Devil.

Harpハープ
HairBlond, Waist Length+
EyesBlue, Tareme
BodySlim, Young-adult
ClothesCrown, Dress, Evening Gloves, Necklace, Torn Clothing
RolePrincess
Engages inWedding
Subject ofEnchainment, Kidnapping

Description

The beautiful daughter of the Hierophant Hymnus. Her Arcana is The World.

Lucia Lilaルチア・リラ
HairLong, Red
EyesBrown
BodyFreckles
ClothesApron, Hairpin, Hair Tie, Pinafore Dress, Torn Clothing
RoleOrphan, Peasant
Subject ofUnavoidable Other Route Death

Description

Lucia Lila is a kind peasant woman who runs a day-care and orphanage at a village. She possesses one of the Four Great Icons and her Arcana is Temperance.

Primoプリモ
HairBlond
EyesGreen
BodyInsect Wings, Pointed Ears, Slim, Tiny
RoleFairy
Subject ofTeasing

Description

A fairy summoned by the Maestro who accompanies Caprese on his travels. Her Arcana is the Wheel of Fortune.

Risolutoリソルート
HairBlack, Spiky Bangs, Waist Length+
EyesBlack
ClothesGuimpe, Headband, Hood, Robe, Torn Clothing
RoleNun, Psychic, Spy, Telepath
Engages inDancing

Description

A nun with strange powers, known as the Eyes of the Hierophant. She works as a spy, as well as the Hierophant's chief Inquisitor, her ability to see into the hearts and minds of people very useful in both roles. Her Arcana is Judgement.

Tombeauトンボー
HairEye Covering, Short, White
EyesGrey
ClothesMail Armor
ItemsSword
RoleAntagonist

Description

A treacherous man who constantly crosses Caprese's path, and says that they are like two sides of a mirror. Appears to be in league with the Meister. His Arcana is The Hanged Man.
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Side characters

Amorosoアモローソ
HairBlond, Ringlet, Waist Length+
EyesGrey
BodyBig Breast Sizes, Young-adult
ClothesCrown, Dress, Necklace
RoleNoble, Orphan

Description

A young and wealthy noblewoman distantly related to the Hierophant's family who rules a prosperous city that is a hub of trade. Orphaned at a young age she was raised by her family retainers to become a great noble lady, but she is bored with her life. She possesses one of the Four Great Icons, and her Arcana is the Empress.

Analieseアナリーゼ
HairBlack, Long, Parted to Side, Sidehair, Straight
EyesBlack
BodyPale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesCapelet, Crown, Glasses, Robe
ItemsBook
PersonalityClumsy, Smart
RoleLibrarian, Noble

Description

The niece of the Hierophant Hymnus, who is a lady ruling a major town. Since her late father was the elder brother of Hymnus, she should have become Hierophant instead, but she willingly gave up claims to the position to her uncle and confined herself to her town and library. She is a great intellectual and is one of the few who knows of the ancient lore of the Icons. Her Arcana is The High Priestess.

Animatoアニマート
HairBlue, Bob Cut, Short
EyesBlue
BodySlim, Teen
ClothesPendant Necklace, Pinafore Dress
PersonalityBoku, Tomboy
RoleFarmer, Peasant

Description

A pretty young peasant woman Caprese meets in his travels. A band of brigands is running a protection racket against her village and her parents are forced to send her to them as the village's tribute to them for the year. Her Arcana is The Sun.

Citternシターン
HairBlond, Long
EyesBlue, Hosome
BodySlim, Young-adult
ClothesGauntlet, Plate Armor
ItemsRapier
PersonalityReligious
RoleKnight
Engages inDuel

Description

The Grand Master of the Holy Order of Knights. In addition to defending the borders of the Hierophant's lands, she and her knights are also tasked with enforcing the rule of law in the land, and she is very strict when it comes to the Commandments of the god Mithras. Her Arcana is Justice.

Grandiグランディ
HairBlack, Curtained, Short
EyesRed
BodyOlive, Reverse-trap, Scar, Young-adult
ClothesGauntlet, Headband, Mail Armor, Torn Clothing
ItemsHalberd
RoleCommander, Not a Virgin
Engages inFighting

Description

The commander of the armies in the north, fighting against the infidel army with a rag-tag band of mercenaries and former brigands. She is a harsh commander and considers no tactic underhanded against what she considers the forces of Darkness. Her Arcana is the Chariot.

Graveグラーベ
HairBlack, Spiky Bangs, Straight
EyesRed
BodyPale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesCloak, Torn Clothing
ItemsScythe
RoleNot a Virgin
Engages inMass Murder
Subject ofEnchainment, Psychosis

Description

A strange young woman, who appears to have murdered all the inhabitants of a village by poisoning their well. Her Arcana is Death.
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Hymnusイムヌス
HairBeard, White
EyesBlue, Hosome
BodyOld
ClothesCloak, Crown, Robe
ItemsSceptre
RoleHead of a Sect, Monarch

Description

The Hierophant of Mithras, and father of Harp. In addition to being head of the Mithraic religion he is also the sovereign monarch ruling the lands where most of the story takes place. He is deeply concerned with Caprese's progress and tries to see to it that he is directed toward the path of the Light. His Arcana is obviously the Hierophant.

Litaniaリタニア
HairBlond, Long
EyesBlue
BodyBody Piercing, Mole, Slim, Tattoo, Young-adult
ClothesAnkle Bracelet, Arm Cuffs, Bedlah, Bra, Bracelet, Forehead Necklace, Necklace, Panties, Pendant Earrings, Ring, Thigh Band, Transparent
RoleDancer, Stripper
Engages inDancing, Gambling

Description

A kind young exotic dancer who dances at a tavern in a red light district. Oddly enough, unlike the other dancers at her tavern, she does not engage in prostitution. Her Arcana is the Lovers.

Marcatoマルカート
HairBeard, Brown, Moustache
BodyAdult, Giant, Muscular, Tall (obsolete)
ClothesHelmet, Plate Armor
ItemsGreatsword
RoleAntagonist, Commander

Description

The commander of the army of darkness. His arcana is the Emperor.

Meisterマイスター
BodyOld
ClothesCloak, Hood, Robe
RoleAntagonist, Magician

Description

A mysterious old man who tells Caprese of the Icons. He appears to be in league with Tombeau. His Arcana is the Magician.

Morleyモーリー
HairBalding, Beard, Grey, Thick Eyebrows
EyesGrey, Hosome
BodyOld
ClothesRobe
ItemsWalking Stick
RoleHermit

Description

A hermit Caprese encounters in the forest. His Arcana is the Hermit.
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Passepiedパスピエ
HairShort, Violet
EyesGrey, Hosome
BodyAdult, Mole, Slim
ClothesChoker, Dress
RoleNot a Virgin, Peasant

Description

A strange woman who takes Caprese into her home. Her Arcana is The Moon.
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Silviaシルビア
HairBrown, Curtained, Long, Parted in Middle, Twin Tails
EyesBrown, Tareme
BodySlim, Teen
ClothesHair Ribbon
RoleIdol
Engages inSinging

Description

A young singer, made into something of an idol by Danchou. Her Arcana is The Star, and she possesses one of the four Great Icons.

Vivaceビバーチェ
HairRed
EyesAmber
BodyDark, Kemonomimi, Tattoo, Young-adult
ClothesAnimal Pelt, Ankle Bracelet, Bracelet, Earrings, Loincloth, Necklace
PersonalityOre
RoleFeral Child
Subject ofSlavery

Description

A feral young woman raised by a lion in the savannah. She is captured by Caprese's former master who plans to show her in his circus. Her Arcana is Strength.

Make an appearance

Bandit山賊
RoleMercenary, No Name, Thief
Engages inDrinking, Theft

Description

The leader of a gang of brigands that ran a protection racket against Animato's village. Later he was forced into the army under Grandi's command.

Danchou団長
HairBrown, Moustache
EyesHosome
BodyAdult, Overweight
ClothesTailcoat, Top Hat
ItemsWhip
RoleMerchant, No Name, Slave Owner
Engages inGambling

Description

Caprese's former master, who is a wealthy man whose business interests include overseas trade and a circus. He enslaved Caprese at one point, and captured Vivace from the savannah, and tricked Silvia's parents into selling her to him so he could use her as an idol.