A battle for the Holy Grail. Not of legend, but rather, a mythical wish granting device created by German alchemists. For a standard Grail War, 7 servants are summoned by 7 masters(magi) to fight in a battle royale. The winning pair gets a single absolute wish- a fulfillment of any desire they have. This is not a standard Grail War, there is no limit on Masters and Servants here. Servants are incarnations of legendary figures summoned by the Holy Grail within a certain class. Their attributes as a Hero are determined by their class as a result. The ultimate expression of their legend, called a Noble Phantasm, are their main armament to achieve victory in the Holy Grail War. More can be read on the TM wiki, though it is not the best source so the GMs open to any questions. It is possible to play in this universe without any knowledge about Fate.

The True/False part comes from the True Masters, and the False Masters. False masters are regular mages who wanted to start a war. They gathered and tried the ritual around the same time. False Masters are unknown to each other, as it's a pretty open lax affair. True Masters are more complicated. Upperclass, powerful people with connections. They gathered together in secret, so each of them know the other. They are known to each other, costing them anonymity, but their resources dwarf anything the false masters will ever possess.

Each side has their benefits.
As a result, there are 14 masters, and 14 servants all running around. A True and False side to things. Giving you options, and enemies. Do you side with only those of a similar upbringing, or try to combine your resources with the other side? The choices, are yours.

A rough measure of your talent as a magus by the Mages Association. This does not necessarily reflect your circuits, though having good ones will make being a powerful magus easier. Ranks can be inflated by prestige or politics rather than talent however. An example of a magus of this caliber is next to each Rank.

Grand: Crown (Touko Aozaki)
Only a handful of Magi in the existence of the Association have ever reached this point. This is the height of Magecraft in the modern era, a level even the Lords of Clocktower are unlikely to reach. Put simply, monsters in the form of humans.

Brand: Color (Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald)
The level of a talented Lord of Clock Tower. A true prodigy is at this rank, someone who can revolutionize an entire field of magecraft just by existing. Around the absolute limit of someone like say, Rin Tohsaka. Those truly at the level of Brand in the Clocktower probably number in the couple hundred at most in its entire history.

Pride: Law (Nigel Sayward)
Exceptional Magus. Only a handful of Magi in a families entire history may exist at this rank. In fact a family is quite lucky to have such a great magus as their head at all. The difference between "Pride" and "Brand" is like the difference between the Heavens and the Earth below it.

Fes: Festival (Norikata Emiya)
A magus who has broken through the barrier that is 'my craft has matured and stabilized' and gotten past that important roadblock. A Fes is nothing to scoff at, if they received the rank from actual talent. In the history of their family, they will definitely be a noteworthy family head.

Cause: Open (Protagonist F/GO)
A magus who has fully stabilized their magecraft and its foundation. While this could be considered average, it is genuinely a feat to reach this point at all. Someone at this level is a "matured magus".

Count: Eldest Child (Kiritsugu)
Someone who uses magecraft at a level above a greenhorn, but has yet to stabilize their craft properly.

Frame: Youngest Child (Ayaka Sajyou)
Someone totally new to magecraft. A bit above the likes of Emiya Shirou, who can barely practice magecraft. At this level it's probably more about theory then actual magecraft.

[As an aside, highly ranked Masters will have their identity made public to other roleplayers.]

(Weird F/SN terms that come up. A reference to draw upon as a quick messy resource. I oversimplified a lot of it, but it may help out people inexperienced or new to the universe.)

Boundary Field
Usually created via magical energy, these separate "inside" from "outside". Age makes boundary fields stronger, though not at a scale generally relevant to a Holy Grail War. Typically they are defensive and indirect in nature, and almost never directly interfere with humans. Good boundary fields are hard to notice. An Alarm Boundary field that notifies its owner of enemies is a good example.

Catalyst
A physical object that holds a connection to the Heroic Spirit(Servant) you wish to summon. Very expensive and rare for more than obvious reasons. If the catalyst has connection to multiple Heroes, then the Hero with the most affinity for a Master would be summoned.

Command Mantra
The latest addition to the Holy Grail War, devised by Matou Zouken. Three tattoo like emblems formed in a shape corresponding to the magecraft or mentality of the Magus. They appear immediately on your hand after summoning a Servant in the Holy Grail War. As crystallized miracles, they can be spent to give absolute orders to even Servants. If used in tandem with your Servant(and with proper wording), even Great Miracles can be achieved. One of the most used functions is summoning your servant to you in a moment of great duress.

Element
One of the Five Elements listed in the Master sheet. While elementalists do exist, it doesn't necessarily operate like Avatar: The Last Airbender. "Water" for example deals with flow, binding and manipulation. It is no surprise then that the familiar experts of the Matou family all have the Water element.

Familiar
Inferior lifeforms created by Magi, which share a link with them. They are assistants that spy, gather reagents, etc. They grow stronger with age, but aren't apprentices. Usually take the form of animals like cats, dogs, birds and so on. Most Magi make use of them because of their convenience. Servants are technically a kind of Familiar, but Servants are beings with more power than their "Masters". As a result, the absolute power of Command Mantra are a "Masters" leverage.

Heroic Spirit
Those who existed, fictional legends, real legends- all create "Heroic Spirits". Their achievements make them into existences of a much higher rank then any normal human. They are "stored" eternally on the Throne of Heroes, off the worlds time-axis. What is summoned by the Holy Grail is actually just a degraded copy of a "Heroic Spirit".

Homonculi
A form of inferior yet superior lifeform created with Western Alchemy. Their rank as lifeforms are low, but they usually possess magic circuits far superior than even the greatest magi. They are 'perfect' beings born with all knowledge to complete their designated job. However in exchange they usually have fatal flaw(s) such as being lame, or having very short lifespans.

Leyline(Including Fallen Leylines)
The heartbeat of the planet(life), where magical energy naturally flows. Fallen Leylines are places of power where the leylines have 'broken'. Thus the power along the leylines naturally pools at these places, making them excellent nodes to collect magical energy, do magecraft, or dominate leylines in the area around them. You will need to scout for these Leylines yourself if you wish to take them for yourself.

Magecraft
Using magical energy to effect change on the external world. Magi of the modern era make use of incantations as the basis of their magecraft. The strongest form of magecraft achievable in the modern era are Grand Rituals, which usually require multiple magi to perform. Reliant on Mystery.

Mages Association
International self-defense organization created by Mages for mages. It controls and helps develop magecraft, while protecting its mystery(hiding it from outsiders). For most Magi it is an important resource which they should make use of. They ignore hideous crimes as long as they don't expose magecraft. Led by the Clock Tower, based in London England.

Magic Circuit
A nervous system expressed from the soul itself. They are a mutation that is intentionally encouraged by Magi which allows magecraft in the modern era. By putting magical energy through them, Magecraft becomes possible. They can never be altered or changed after birth, and repairing them is almost impossible. Thus the system of Nobility inherent to Magi is highly encouraged, along with things like arranged marriages. The decline or loss of magic circuits is a fear beyond fear for Magi.

Magic Crest
The greatest treasure of any magus family. Magic circuits of previous heads engraved with the magecraft knowledge and research they completed in life. In that sense, they're like an inherited magical spellbook. They become stronger and more stable with age, and act as an organ transplanted from each head to the next. It is very difficult to transfer crests out of the bloodline, as rejection is likely. Almost always transferred at a young age.

Magical Energy(Prana, Od, Mana)
Magical energy(Prana) is used to power spells, sustain servants, etc. It is created by passing along od(internal life energy) or mana(external energy of the world) through a magic circuit. Od is always tiny in amount compared to mana.

Masters Clairvoyance
A special ability granted to all Masters in a Holy Grail War. It allows a Master to "see" the skills, parameters, class, general data, and noble phantasm of a servant as if reading a book- if they are demonstrated. Functionally, it means you can read that servants sheet or part of it.

Mystery
The "power" everything supernatural in this universe holds. To Magi, who use artificial mysteries(magecraft) it could be called the most valuable thing. As a result Magi are want to use their magecraft in front of others, let alone explain it. Stronger Mysteries always defeat lesser ones. A servant is a sort of living mystery, just as a Pegasus would be.

Mystic Code
Magical artifacts that Magi use to execute a predetermined function(spell), or amplify their magecraft. For example, a Magic Wand that flings fireballs or a Witches broom that lets you fly. Also called formalwear.

Noble Phantasm
Crystallized mysteries. They exist on a scale beyond normal mysteries, embodiments of the exalted legends of Heroes. They could be physical objects, weapons, or even more abstract things like curses, states of being, properties etc. It is good to use examples as references to what Noble Phantasms are and do. To fully utilize a Noble Phantasm, typically their true name must be invoked. Though Heroic Spirits aren't at the rank of beings such as Divine Spirits, Noble Phantasms allow them to 'defeat' even beings vastly superior to them.



Phantasmal Race
Existences of the highest order. Things of legend such as Dragons, Oni, Giants, or Pegasi. They are typically intrinsically things beyond humans, even Heroic Spirits(if the rank is high enough). In other words, they are living "Mysteries". The ranks are Monstrous Beast, Phantasmal Beast, and Divine Beast. While Riders tend to be individually weak- if their mount is from the Age of Gods, their Noble Phantasm tends to be supreme because Phantasmal Races are beyond servants. Age is what gives them power.

Second Owner
The assigned(By the Association) caretaker of a spiritual land with some amount of power.

Servant
What you will use to win the Holy Grail. High class spirits, and your familiar that talks back. Unfortunately. Though they are powerful(being immune to things without mystery), their greatest asset is typically always the Noble Phantasm.

Servant Knowledge
Servants are imparted with all necessary information(including language) to function in the modern world.

Servant Skill(Class, Personal)
Part of the Class Container given to Servants by the Grail. Class skills are inherent to the class container(IE Saber), while personal skills are something far more personalized.

Spellcaster
Someone who uses magecraft for the sake of magecraft, rather than for research toward the Truth. Hated and despised by most Magi. Kiritsugu was a Spellcaster.

Spiritual Form
The form Servants take when dematerialized. It conserves magical energy, lets them move through objects, makes them invisible, and even fly through the air. In other words, they become something like a "Ghost". After all that's what they are in a manner of speaking.

The Holy Grail(Lesser, Greater)
The device that summons servants. The Lesser Grail is the gateway to the Greater Grail, which is the actual omnipotent wishing device. In this story, the grail is missing, and has yet to materialize. In a False war, it shouldn't. But this is a true war. It is a Golden Cup. Touch it if you dare.

Workshop
The territory of a Magus. Usually prepared to be highly receptive to their magecraft, workshops are the hearts of magi. Typically they make use of many boundary fields, traps, and amplifiers for their craft.

Ability to negate or abate the effects of magecraft, differing from the “resistance” of magi. In practice, he is immune to any magecraft of up to three verses — even when faced against the likes of High Thaumaturgy and Greater Rituals, it is difficult for him to be affected.

He presents the “expected” minimum level for a Saber.


Ability to handle vehicles and mounts, extending not only to what existed in the Servant’s lifetime, but modern contraptions. Even state-of-the-art transports can be handled expertly.

Regarding animals, however, it cannot cope with the likes of beast from the Phantasmal or Divine categories. His figure subduing the Marathonian Bull is well-recorded, so he also boasts the qualifications for the Rider class.



Refers to one’s aptitude as a Divine Spirit. At higher Ranks, one can be treated as a mixed breed of sorts.

In his case, the suitable Rank is displayed owing to his status as the favored son of Poseidon. His Saber iteration emphasizes this aspect of “the wandering, divine-blooded hero”.


The staple martial art of Greece that was developed by Saber and Heracles.

Understand the nature of the enemy, grasp the conditions of the battle, and then refined skill, natural talent and accrued experience will work together to forge a path that will lead to their absolute submission. Rather than simply “an array of ready techniques”, it can be classified as “Saber’s identity as a combatant”.

A tool for humans, against humans, that nonetheless was used to carry out the absurdity of “conquering that which is beyond humanity”. Such is the nature behind Saber’s use of the oldest martial art in Greece — the blows that trounced the mother of the Calydonian Boar, subjugated the Marathonian Bull and crushed the Minotaur.

. . .One can only wonder how terrifying the result of this man meeting a certain “nee-san” would be.


Refers to the combination of an inborn talent to sense danger and battle experience gained over one’s life used to refine it, utilizing such things in order to grasp both one’s own condition and the opponent’s so as to “avoid a lethal predicament”. Additionally, it also offers the bonus effect of lowering visual and hearing penalties.

A skill resulting both from his natural talents inherited by blood and refined by his battles all over Grecia and beyond — from the hidden dangers behind amiable faces to the capacity to instantly grasp the winning path even against the one that was called “the strongest wrestler in Attica”. Even in the utter darkness of that labyrinth, he found his way and beat the enemy without a single wound to show for it.

The joint prescience, battle experience and accumulated techniques of a hero that never lost a fight in his lifetime.


Ability to remold one’s own body or merge one’s own flesh with another’s. Not bestowed upon him for something he did in the legend, but rather, due to a paradox and subsequent thought experiment that has been heavily associated with him, to the point of bearing his own name.

The changes Elimination-Class can bring are such that the bearer could very well turn into a different person entirely, and the higher the rank, the more one’s status as a hero “decreases”, but this appears to not be an issue.

To begin with, the principle behind the experiment is the idea that “no matter how drastically the shell changes, the self continues uninterrupted”, so it can be said with complete certainty that Theseus will always be Theseus.

Servant

Name: Kallinikos of Heliopolis

Class: Caster

Gender: Male

Birth and Death Dates: Born sometime before 673 AD, Died ???

Alignment: Lawful Good

Catalyst: A shard of true Damascus steel.

Appearance:ayakashi-ghost-guild.wikia.com/wiki/F…

Personality: Timid and curious, the knowledge of his awful weapon weighs heavy on his head. He loathes having been brought ‘back from the grave’ as now his dark secret can be known to the world. His one wish is to create a world where all terrible knowledge is obscured from humanity, including knowledge of the Grail War, in order to create a world of peace.

Bio: A Syrian born Jewish architect and chemist, he was ousted from his homeland by invading Arabic forces and sough refuge in Constantinople. There he shared with Emperor Constantine IV his family's awful secret: the formula for Greek Fire. The weapon was successfully used in the Battle of Cyzicus and other subsequent naval battles to great effect. Over the centuries many have tried to recreate his Greek Fire but came up short. This was because the weapon was actually not just a chemical weapon but an extremely powerful spell, originally developed by Prometheus during the Age of Gods and used by humanity to warm their homes and cook their meats. This fire represents the spark of inquisitiveness and curiosity that drives mages and scientists alike to obtain profound knowledge and understand the universe.

This spirit, however, is not the historical Kallinikos. The historicity of the figure is even up for debate. One proposed idea was that Kallinikos was not a single person but a guild of alchemists who developed the formula themselves. Magus society proposes he was purely a mage who passed his work off as an invention of science to avoid suspicion. Whatever the case may be so little is known about Kallinikos that in order to be summoned as a servant several other mystic codes had to be incorporated in order to create a Wraith that fit the 'Kalinikos' mold. Kallinikos represents the collective Mystery behind several lost technologies and magics.

Weapon: He is able to construct a variety of offensive gadgets, from grenades to siphons, golems and even more contemporary weapons. He possesses several Mystic Codes including, but not limited to, Roman Concrete, Damascus Rifles, Baghdad Batteries, techniques on how to build several monolithic structures, and even hypothetical schematics to the Saturn V rocket, all alongside his signature Greek Fire.

Stats:

• Strength: E
• Endurance: D
• Agility: E
• Mana: B
• Luck: B
• Noble Phantasm:A+

Class Skills:

• Item Construction (False): A; Can create devices which effectively deliver his NP in a timely manner. Knowledge in chemistry and alchemy allows him to create potions as well.
• Territory Creation: A; Can create a factory-like ‘temple’ dedicated to the creation of his NP and devices.

Personal Skills:

• Conceptual Improvement: B; the special right and unfair advantage of improving any tool. He can improve most things outside of Divine Constructs and particularly sophisticated modern devices, magical and non-magical alike.
• Mass Production: A
• Natural Born Genius: B; Possesses knowledge of several lost technologies that have yet to be fully recreated in the modern era. The elusive nature of his Greek Fire formula betrays a profound understanding of chemistry, physics, engineering and various other disciplines. Gives him access to n array of skills.

Noble Phantasm(s):

• Name:Ignis Graceus
• Title:The Secret of Greek Fire
• Rank: A+
• Type: Anti-Army
• Range: 1-50
• Max. Targets: 1000
• Description: This NP manifests as an extremely complex formula within Kallinikos’ mind and is powered by the collective Mystery of all lost technologies and magics. With this Kallinikos can recreate devices and techniques considered 'lost' to humanity, provided he has time, mana and resources. Being strongly tied to his own personal legend he can manifest Greek Fire instantaneously by simply reciting the formula to himself. The substance itself takes the form of a green liquid and is useless. It requires a method of delivery, such as a simple grenade or a siphon. Once deployed it takes the form of an army consuming fire, able to stop even the most overwhelming military forces in its tracks. It can be shaped and commanded by it's master and control of it cannot be wrested by other mages. Betraying the relationship between fire and water, this fire will burn on the surface of water and throwing water on it will only make its flames burn more intensely. While particularly deadly the only structures the fire can actually damage are ships and other nautical vessels. This is considered this NPs default form.
  
  The formula also has several other forms as it contains several lost technologies and magecraft. With this he has the designs necessary to recreate those in the present time and fuel them with their own Mystery. These are not individual NPs as some even lack the notoriety to be known as such. Some, however, are exceptionally powerful artifacts and spells dating to the Age of Gods.

Name: Jackson Andrews

Title(s): The Whole worth more than its Parts, America's Favourite Mage, Mosaic Eagle

Appearance: fightersgeneration.com/nz3/character/…

Gender: Male

Age: 35

Alignment: Lawful Good

Rank: Fes

Objective for the Grail: A united world government not controlled by agendas, where injustices against the whole of humanity are quickly dealt with and the world at large enjoys a relative peace.

Command Seal: It resembles a beaker surrounded by a fire-like wreath.

Personality: Cool headed and well-mannered, he never denies anyone courtesy, even if they are his bitter enemies. He is resolute in his beliefs, but is willing to hear what other people have to say and is not above changing his mind when presented with new information. He is confident, polite and flexible.

Bio:
Jackson Andrews is the affluent heir of the Andrews Estate, a wealthy American family who have a long history associated with the occult. They can trace their lineage all the way back the the Picts of Scotland where their ancestors practiced Runic Magic. Their family history is pockmarked with periods of strife and prosperity, having been forced to convert to Christianity by the Romans, exiled to America during the colonial period, their family coming under suspicion during the Witch Scare, and braving the Revolutionary, Civil and both World Wars. Their crest has deteriorated and be rebuilt so many times that it has effectively mutated but has otherwise persisted through its millenia of existence and their circuits show no signs of deterioration.
A family such as them would be readily accepted into the rest of Magus Society and even have clout had it not been for their detest of how 'Eurocentric' most Magus families are. This all stems from a blood feud that was founded during Revolutionary War where The Andrews were one of the few magical families to side with the Americans. A recuring theme of their family history seems to be a strong aversion to absolute authority. Having such a well-documented family history is due to their nature as mages; each generation taught the next what they learned and where they recieved that knowledge from, some disciplines were lost from the crest due to particular member's disinterest in a subject. However, the sheer variety of magic in the family's collective repertoire is staggering and touches virtually all-known magics and even ones that have yet to be incorporated into more traditional thaumaturgical schools.
Jackson himself is a philanthropist, using his family's wealth in-service to those who need it. He grew up sheltered and privileged and feels the need to repent for his easy life. Growing up in modern America granted him a more contemporary education, even attending an American High School for a number of years. His knowledge of science and technology is far beyond that of most other Maguses and is much more willing to adopt and use the conveniences brought about by modernity. Magic-wise it could be said he was 'homeschooled' and encouraged to explore other magical systems.
Unlike other True Masters in the True/False War he commends the False Masters for their willingness to go outside the system in pursuit of what they desire

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Magic Circuit Switch: The distinct smell of burned gunpowder.

Number of Magic Circuits: C

Quality of Magic Circuits: B

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Elemental Affinity: Earth and Fire. His Origin is Contracts.

Magecraft:

• General Magecraft: Has a good understanding of the basics but is otherwise not formally trained in this particular style of magecraft.
• Runes: His family's oldest and signature magecraft. The inscription of Runes allows the immediate realisation of mysteries. Become less effective the further away they are inscribed and incredibly effective if inscribed directly on someones body. Runic Magic can also be used to create Bounded Fields.
• Elementalism: A specialised form that allows the manipulation of metallic substances and the generation of sparks.
• Witchcraft: An older form of Magecraft with origins in Europe that became popular in the United States during the 17th C and lead to the the infamous Salem Witch Trials. It is still practiced and taught in America today, it's modern incarnation focused on healing and protection from other magics. Curses, while frowned upon, are still taught and usually require a physical material object to channel.
• Navajo Spiritual Healing: A form of Shamanisn that is one of the few forms of Magecraft not brought over to the New World but is insteand holy native to the Americas. It was incorporated into the Crest during the rapid expansion into the West. It's main tenant is focused on reestablishing harmony within a body, as an imbalance or 'chaos' can manifest as illness or injury. It uses and requires knowledge in a vast array of plants, herbs, minerals and clays.

Crest: 1100 years olds

Weapon:

• Rune Bullet Molds: A series of custom, single cavity molds used for casting bullets shot from muzzle loaders. Each mold casts a bullet with the impression of a Rune on it. These molds were created by his ancestor who sided with the Americans during the Revolutionary War. These molds were a necessity in order to hide his ancestor's true nature from his comrades while still using his talents in service to the cause. He was met with resistance from the rest of his family, but in a time where the future of the country was unknown they understood his reasoning. These runes have effects that range from reinforcing the bullet to adding extra effects such as fire, ice, lightning, can cause structures to become destabilised and can even be used to establish Bounded Fields. They're typically fired from a "Safety Committee" Muzzle Loader long gun.
• The Cauldron of Ceridwen: An amplifier Mystic Code, it is an exceptionally old cauldron rumoured to have been used by the enchantress (later worshipped as a Goddess) Crediwen with the intention of giving her son omnipotence. It was brought to the New World and later confiscated by the Puritans during the Salem Witch Trials. Recovered by Jackson himself, the cauldron allows for longe-range scrying and bolsters the range and potency of his Witchcraft and potion brewing.
• Liberty: A familiar that dates back to his ancestors Celtic roots. It is a metal eagle that has been used for spying, surveying battlefields, and close-quarters combat. Originally bearing the image of a golden eagle, it's appearance was altered to that of a bald eagle when the family was exiled to the New World.

True/False Standing: True Master.

Cursed


A busy-body of sorts. A person who enjoys proper behavior and sticks her nose into things that she can change. While not so crass as to put her hands into things out of her own jurisdiction, she’s the sort who is easy to move with a plea into doing more than she actually needs to.




Different from the synchronization of a certain demon hunter family. The attribute of synchronization is that which aligns two different things to a similar wavelength. Similar things change to become the “same” or that which flows together. Different things become something that work in conjunction. In particular with the Laelapolus it is especially good at aligning the magical energy of multiple individuals, even from different families.



The Laelapolus are a line that deviated from the greater goal of chasing after the root. In a sense they are a consequence of the development of the political structure of the clock tower, and the infrastructure that supports it.

A family that came from the Mediterranean. In the past their goal was to attain the perspective of the one who rules over the pantheon and looks over the world. To attain the perspective of one who rules over and dictates the order formed by those who represent the world and natural phenomena (gods) was their goal to reach the truth.

However at one point the Laelapolus came to take on the stewardship of a labyrinth in the northern parts of the British continent. While this position heavily increased their position and value, it also came at the cost of a need to constantly deal with others. Eventually they came to work with the department of Law. The role of the Laelapolus aligned with the department’s law of bringing stability and order to the Clock Tower.

Further to solidify their position they gathered and raised a corps, a group of magi picked and gathered to make a force that could properly hold the position of authority over the labyrinth, both over those within and those who wish to enter. This force, the Bronze Workers Corps (alternatively known by the name, Talos Gaze), also took on a meaning as something to collect on and enforce legislative matters that have been violated. The jurisdiction of the department was certainly absolute, and while no sane magus would contest or cause strife… In practice having a force was something that came to be necessary at times.

It’s also been said that the Corps sometimes offers their services as mercenaries of a sort. Primarily for the purposes of cultivating a presence and allowing members to gain experience. It isn’t surprising then that beyond their role they’ve attained the unflattering nickname of debt collectors, or hired guns.

In a sense the Laelapolus have become a family very important to the ongoings of the various magi part of the Clock Tower. To ensure a smooth operation of inter-organizational relations and deals, along with providing a grounds where much needed reagents and existences reside.



The seventh generation Laelapolus. Evadrande took to the path of her family with ease. While there were some in their family who mixed the pursuit of a magus and the management of their duties as the responsibility of a Laelapolus, Evandrande was one who focused more on the world around her. As far as everyone could see around her, she wasn’t one that cared for things that did not affect people's lives.

Further pushing her to her set of values was the early death of her father who was the previously active Laelapolus head. Needing to succeed her father and stabilize the trust in the Laelapolus and the corps, she delved heavily into her studies and embarked on more practical tests and uses of her legacy, swiftly taking to the duties she inherited. But perhaps what even more shaped her was the presence, or rather, lack of, of another certain woman.

The Vice Director, the woman hailing from the Barthomeloi family.

The woman that despite holding the position of vice director goes off to hunt like a blade of the church. That crusade that could only be called a personal interest that was the strange obsession of the family, leaving the Clock Tower without the administrator and seat of authority that should rightfully reign in it.

In her work to solidify her position and her time at the Clock Tower, Evadrande ended up substituting for the work that The Queen left behind during her length Dead Apostle hunts. Eventually coming to be seen as a young girl that unpleasant legislative work can be dumped onto, and also as a more reliable correspondence, her position became more concrete at the cost of being one who cleaned up after the messes of others. And so the Laelapolus that deal with the affairs of the Clocktower as a organization kept at a distance as a force to fear became something more intertwined intimately.

The militant woman that grew out of this weight became to be known as the Aegis of the Tower. In a sense she succeeded way beyond the expectations placed on her. But she sometimes wonders if she’s gone down the wrong path.

Really, where did it all start going wrong?





It goes without saying that Evadrande has the proper education of a magus, along with the skills and magecraft knowledge fitting for one who is feared by other mages as a huntress and fighter. What is necessary and common sense for her status is a given!~



A form of nature interference based on a mental image. The vision held by Evadrande, and cultivated by the Laelapolus is that of a bow. The form of bolts, and powerful blasts are often which come to mind. But to Evadrande who saw her father utilize a curious sort of archery in the past, her image is most comparable to flowing ribbons of gold.

The base that is added to by the refinement and magecraft of the Laelapolus.



The creation of “thunderbolts”. In other words the replication of the weapon of the Skyfather.

An “arrow” of magical energy given grounding through the concept of Zeus and formed through the formula of Arges (Brightness) Brontes (Thunder) Steropes (Lightning). The very base is a shot of magical energy that smites down the foe, however various loadouts and specialized shots can be created via alteration to the magical formula. To begin with, this magecraft is not about shooting the thunderbolts, but rather creating the thunderbolt. In a sense they are both the Skyfather who wields the weapon, and the cyclops who creates. The meaning of the thunderbolt as a weapon is that it punishes and smites. Combining with the act of forging means that it is well suited to being formed as a variety of specific specialized shots.

Of course it is worth discussing the meaning of the thunderbolts, and how it relates to the meaning of the creation process.

Mighty weapons of the greatest authority to smite those who transgress and violate. The place of a thunderbolt as that which represents divine authority, cosmic order, and the punishment to those that defy it is heavily ingrained in various cultures. A thunderbolt is a weapon to destroy and remove that which should not be, to punish acts that must not be.

The removal of impurities from society and the world.

The act of smithing is shaping a weapon, of removing impurities from the material and rendering it a pure, strengthened existence.

The process to create the weapon is the same as the purpose of the weapon.

The abilities of the Laelapolus could be said to be similar in effect to some disciplines of Alchemy as a result of the potential in refining, forging, and purging. Whether it’s processing and creating something, or striking down something. Impurities, both physical and not can be burned away.

Combined with the Laelapolus talent at analyzing and synchronizing magical energy...



The creation of Mystic Locks, a lock tied to the wavelength of one's magical energy, making it impossible to open by any other. A talent of the Laelopolus with their talent at dealing with the flow of magical energy, and synchronization trait. What would normally be a very difficult construct has become a staple for the Laelopolus, who are able to not only create them with greater ease, but also utilize them with more flexibility.

A lock that functions as a beacon, a lock that synchronizes with a cast spell. Various methods in utilizing a lock placed on targets and objects are a core to Evadrande’s repertoire.

It can be said that the talents of mystic locks and synchronization are that which allows the corps to reach its true value as an organization.



The utilization of the constellations and heavens in magic. Utilizing their meanings, utilizing their positions and relations, and using them as guidance.

In the way of the Laelapolus their main use is the eponymous Talos Gaze that the corps take their name from. In that discipline, rather than focusing on the usage of the constellations as a guidance or determiner of fate, they are used to help elevate one’s viewpoint into that of a smiter, of one whose eyes are in Heaven. The viewpoint of a god cannot be attained, but something similar for the purposes of being that which punishes can be obtained.

If mortal men cannot navigate the world with their eyes only, then by turning to the presence of the stars and using their shine, even the formless dark oceans can be explored.

Someday perhaps the Laelapolus will achieve that overlooking view that is one half of the key to the end of their path.



Of course beyond the Talos Gaze, the various meanings of the constellations hold great power.

The home of those who are given immortality and peace after death. The ones that circle the Celestial Axis (Earth). Their position and overaching meaning can be utilized for various spells.

Most commonly, Evadrande evokes the trine of fire, Sagitarius, Leo, and Aries. The natural form of a trine as a harmonious natural flow, and the unit of three fitting into the three-step process of the Cyclops helps form a further relation that fits well with her magecraft.



Monófoto dimiourgós Κύκλωπας
Light
One-Lens Creator Cyclops

An eye-patch mystic code that helps with the process of the iconic magecraft of the Bronze Workers Corps. While mystic codes that work on the same principles are distributed to the other members, as the current Aegis and the heir to the Laelapolus the quality of her Κύκλωπας is beyond compare. A high-quality mystic code that’s an heirloom of the family, it helps facilitate the analysis of magical energy, the calculations needed for formulas and shots, and grounds the act of replicating the “creations of the Cyclops”.

In a sense one becomes closer to the giants that created the arms of the gods, however this wisdom gained is also similar to the idea prevalent in many mythological cycles throughout the world. Most notably that of the great god Odin who sacrificed an eye for wisdom. Furthermore the eyes are the symbol of perception, and the holder of great power and clairvoyance. To seal it off then is to sacrifice that perception that sees through the world to instead focus it on one sole thing. A single eye that looks only upon the light it wroughts.




A standard sort of magical amulet that rejects magical energy. Equivalent to a D rank in Magic Resistance.



A set of protective formalwear weaved together out of special cloth, hide and magical energy, similar to that worn by magi when they venture into Labyrinths or conduct other operations at a higher level.

Protects against interference at a rank of C on the magecraft scale. Particularly meant against, and efficient against physical interference. Its defense goes beyond what is covered physically, extending throughout the entire body. Furthermore it stabilizes and protects the senses against any sudden change or environment. Combined with her Cyclops it also therefore aids in the safe processing of overwhelming amounts of information as magi at times deal with.

Finally a set of Quintessence batteries (made with mercury, salt, and sulfur) are part of the uniform, filled with magical energy that can be discharged by Evadrande to form an emergency shield against curses.

The difference is that of what a researcher wears in special occasions, and the dress of a combatant. Although if one were to ask Evadrande. It is more something that is worn during social occasions, rituals, and a hunt. The true battle attire of the Talos Corp, and therefore her true might, is something that was not brought for this ritual.



A set of magical energy potions, healing potions and a few antidotes made from things back from home. In a sense a magical first aid kit. Although she doesn't seem to believe it'll really be needed. One has to be responsible and be the one to have things like that.



Has a good eye for photography, composition of shots and layout. Her ability at archery would be at a level to be called a genius that doesn’t miss.

No matter how you look at it, isn’t that just saying she’s a good sniper?

Extremely good at running through crowds and navigating through traffic with minimal reduction of speed.

Extremely good at avoiding the booby-trapped treat in a box of prank/joke jelly beans.

Is very punctual about monetary transactions. Apparently mentioning the debt of the Greeks is an easy way to get on her bad side.

Good at biking, but prefers scooters. Has used skateboards before even.

Carries around 1500 pounds worth in liquid funds. If one were to compare it to the funds of the modern day, with inflation that would be around 50,000! A sizable allowance or sure.

Name: Jacqueline Elizabeth Matthews

Title(s): Lady Bérubé, The Mage Who Ran

Gender: Female

Appearance: Madeline is a tall, voluptuous woman with russet brown hair, bright blue eyes, and a kind face. She rarely appears cross, speaking with a smile in all but the most dire situations. She moves and acts like a refined lady of high station, perfect posture, noble bearing and so on. Her sense of fashion gears towards plain, comfortable sundresses and she doesn’t believe in gaudy makeup and jewelry. Madeline is hale and hearty with a healthy complexion.

Age: 36

Alignment: Lawful Good

Rank: Brand

Objective: “Children. I-I want to have children.”

Command Seal: Vaguely looks like the snake and cross symbol for medicine.

Personality: Madeline is very much a refined lady with poise queens would envy. She isn’t overly fond of wearing her emotions on her sleeve and wears a composed mask that’s all kind, motherly smiles, and neutral gazes. Madeline has painstakingly crafted this facade to hide her rather radical givings where Mage tradition is concerned. In truth, Madeline is a sensitive, emotional soul who sees Mage society as cruel, cold, seeing others, even children and animals as mere tools, it simply disgusts her. The family she hails from is known for breeding radical mindsets in its generations, but is simply regarded as odd. Madeline is no exception but has since made herself a rather controversial figure in the Mage’s Association, due to her renouncing it only to come back years later with Command Seals and claiming herself the Bérubé family head.

Madeline is well known for her patient, kind nature where students are concerned, and is adored by her students. She always makes time for them and enjoys conversing with them in the halls. Madeline genuinely believes in nurturing the minds of the next generation to the best of her ability; she does her best to teach them her gentle philosophies through subtle means. On that note, Madeline is a hopeless romantic, doting mother of five, and a connoisseur of teas. She makes time for tea every single day at 11:50 no sooner no later. Madeline is utterly dedicated to her work and husband, taking strides to balance him, work, and the breeding of her chimera. What possibly makes her unique to her fellow Masters is she is a pacifist and will refuse to outright kill another Master.

Few people know but Madeline has a soft spot for her chimera and breeds them with meticulous care, doting on her precious creatures incessantly. Needless to say this particular instructor has a busy, rigorously maintained schedule. She has a few peeves, wasted words, and tardiness. She schools her students to think before speaking and to be punctual. A motto she frequently intiones is: ” Five minutes early is on time. On time is late. God help you if you’re five minutes late.” And yes the last bit is a thinly veiled threat.

Lastly, Madeline is dogged by a deep sorrow that she’ll never have children as she is utterly barren, a curse brought on by a trick of genetics. This sorrow hits her often and hard, making her draw in on herself, especially when she spends time around kids. All she has wanted for a long time was be a mother, a drive that nearly surpasses her prowess as a Mage. Medicine and magic have failed her in this regard and is the reason she dedicated her life to studying medicine and restorative magic. She gave up however and let the sorrow drag her down to dark places, and when her first husband left her simply because she was barren she tried to commit suicide. While she has since come to terms with the fate life dealt her, she still holds out hope and is dogged by that singular sorrow.

Background: Jacqueline Elizabeth Matthews was born into the Bérubé, a lesser Mage family despite its long history. They mainly kept to themselves, refining their specialized restorative magic and maintaining a whole slew of hospitals across France through cloak and dagger techniques. Through bribes and often threats they kept this a secret as the patients in their hospitals often became miraculously cured from often debilitating injuries.Jacqueline is the 17th generation daughter of this family, and it's only daughter and grew up learning to be a refined lady from a small army of tutors, all under the strict, hawklike eye of her mother. When she was ten however she was introduced to the family business, learning basic medicine alongside her magic lessons. Many a summer saw the young, bright eyed girl trail behind her father and uncle as they tended to the various hospitals and even sat in on highly complicated surgeries.

When she was sixteen she was an early admission to the Clocktower. While most of her studies were average, it was her keen grasp on restorative magic that drew the attention of her peers and teachers. Given her family’s background it proved little surprise but her skill with the art was regarded as before her time as she quickly developed techniques of her own that were quick and often highly complicated. Her greatest feat came when she was nineteen and she healed a fellow Mage mangled by an incantation fire spell gone horribly wrong. His body was burned nearly beyond recognition and it seemed a miracle he wa seven still alive. She was able to heal him through hours of work and near constant application of magic. While she was unsuccessful in fully restoring his nervous system, he survived and even looked relatively normal past some sparse scarring.

After graduating Jacqueline studied abroad, learning hundreds of new medical techniques and refining her own magic as well as studying under various masters, even an Einsburn mage, for whom she developed some knowledge of familiar magic. Through this schooling of magic, Jacqueline would lay the foundations of the Chimeric magic she would soon be famous for. Upon returning home, Jacqueline would be betrothed to Gregory von Heinz, a renowned Mage in his own right. Jacqueline took to being his wife with a certain zeal, dedicating herself to him as her mother had her father. He seemed fond of her too and they shared a delicate but kind engagement, that blossomed (for Jacqueline at least) into tender love.

All seemed at peace with the world, Jacqueline and Gregory moved to London, she settled into her role as doting wife, and even began breeding her first chimeras (as a hobby more than anything). Life came to collect however when they discovered she couldn’t have children, she was barren. He left her without a second thought, divorcing her with impunity and leaving her with nothing. Jacqueline spent the next year severally depressed, she left the Association behind, left London behind, even left Europe altogether behind, moving to the Americas for a change in scenery. She sank deeper into depression and after trying to take her own life, and being forced to endure being strapped to a bed was submitted to counseling. While she found it degrading- a Bérubé falling this low!- she found it… helped somehow. Slowly she dug her way out of her depression with the help of her therapist, whom she saw twice a week. She got a job as a teacher’s aide with some help and eventually got herself a degree to teach. The next few years were spent with her teaching kindergarten, breeding her chimeras (which she took to having them look like common house pets) with growing skill, and volunteering at a local hospital where she helped here and there with a touch of magic. Life was… easier, to live, she found herself smiling more. She met Andrew Matthews, a new surgeon at the hospital she volunteered at.

An instant connection sprouted between them. Jacqueline couldn’t quite place why she suddenly felt drawn to him, with his corny jokes and tack neckties. He was a sweetheart and shameless flirt where she was concerned. One day he caught her healing a child with magic, which he took in stride, a little taken aback. She tentatively decided to trust him with her secret and he asked her out. Since then she has been in the grips of a whirlwind romance that had her flying high. She still struggled every now and again but she felt truly happy. She and Andrew married and now there is talk of adopting, and the feeling she dreaded came back full force. Then the Command Seals appeared on her hand. The Grail War would be coming soon, and she has a single wish to be granted from the Grail.

She has come back into the Association in a big way, pronouncing her participation within the War and ensuring that the Bérubé is back. She moved herself and her husband into the home she left behind, claimed her right as the Bérubé family head, and began refining her skills both in combat and in magic with a zeal she never had before.
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Magical Circuit Switch: Its her compassion that drives, Jacqueline's magecraft, a family trait actually as the Bérubés have been known for their softhearted nature.

Number of Magic Circuits: B

Quality of Circuits: A
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Elemental Affinity: Water

Magecraft: Jacqueline is a master at healing magic, adept at summoning simple familiars, erecting barriers, and has bred various chimera.

Ethereal Surgeon: This is a form of rather revolutionary healing magic that takes it inspiration from modern day surgery techniques. Using finely tuned magic to stitch and repair inner body damage backed by minor regeneration, optimizing utility above all else without the aid of incantation or herbs. This offshoot of restorative magic takes more focus but less magic by far, based off a more practical, grounded application of magic.

Spring of Life: At its core the Bérubés family magic is defensive, restorative, perfect for this family's pacifist ideals. Barriers of ice waters that restore and heal, the concept of primordial life, the Bérubés family goal. The creation and nurturing of her Chimera is done through this aspect of her magic, the focus of it for her.

Crest Age: Fifteenth Generation

Weapons: Suzie and Cornelius

Suzie is a pale white and insanely fluffy, looking like an overgrown Balinese cat. She is more than fluff and a love for cuddling, Jacqueline bred her with speed in mind, as she can run at cheetah speeds in small bursts. What’s more she’s a venomer, equipped with a neurotoxin designed to paralyze.. She acts like an average house cat, painstakingly trained, but a house cat all the same.

Cornelius is a dead ringer for a purebred Akita, black and brown mottled fur, and built like a small bear. He’s as strong as any full grown brown bear and can harden his skin which can’t be pierced by conventional weapons. He is fiercely loyal to Jacqueline, never leaving her side, no matter the reason, except when she tells him too.

Mystic Codes:

Tears of Bérubés: These fifteen tears are set in a beautiful necklace, each a crystallized drop of pure water, the sort without impurities of any kind. Each was crafted for months by a head of the Bérubés. One can be used to heal someone from even the most dire wounds. (Doesn't work if they are already dead.)

True/ False Standing: True Master.

True Name: Edward Fawkes

Alias(es): Guido Fawkes, John Johnson, Guy Fawkes

Servant Class: Assassin

Gender: Male

Birth/ Death Date: April, 13, 1570 - January, 31, 1606

Alignment: True Neutral

Catalyst: The rope from which the anarchist hung.

Wish: “To inspire a new brand of revolutionary, one who changes history through words and speeches, not fire and the smoke that soon follows.”

Personality: Fawkes is eloquent, flamboyant, and polite, an enigma who waxes poetic every chance he gets and remains perfectly calm in the face of any danger, setback, or straight up loss. He is the type of person to smile fondly at his opponent upon the time of his death and congratulate them for their cunning and skill. He is ever complimenting his allies and enemies as well. While he will not bow to kings and their authority he still treats them with respect as he believes anyone should be. While he is in fact a heroic spirit (something that baffles him to no end) Fawkes still believes himself nothing more than a man, flesh and blood, and is as such irritatingly humble.

Backstory: He had been part of a conspiracy to blow up Parliament, a plot that had failed, and was the one found guarding the dynamite that would have done the job. Fawkes’ story really begins on the day of his capture, those last days he spent among the living, reconciling over what he had been apart of. Fawkes became beside himself when he realized the implications, the carnage he would have wrought. It was this deep sorrow and regret that moved his lips to speak true, not the whips and chains of his captors. It did not change his mind on the tyranny gripping England, how it needed to be stopped, and wished more than anything to fix his mistake. Fawkes realizes that it was not smoke and flame that changes history, but words and the will to speak them. Thus is his wish, to bring about change with words, not war.

Appearance: Fawkes appears for the Grail War as a tall, thin man wearing a rich, if indistinguishable dark suit and flowing cloak. He will be wearing his iconic Guy Fawkes mask, a staple of his identity. He carries with him a sterling silver watch that he’s always fumbling with.

Weapons: Fawkes employs flash-bangs, fire bombs, grenades, explosive lock boxes. Fawkes uses a little silver pocket watch to detonate his bombs.

Parameters
Strength: E
Endurance: D
Agility: C (C++)
Mana: C
Luck: C (C++)
NP: C

Class Skill

Presence Concealment
Rank: C+

Personal Skills

Subversive Tactics
Rank D
Fawkes spent some time as a soldier and a competent one at that. He can employ his bombs in ways to weed out enemy units other Servants are employing.

Kingsbane
Rank: B
Fawkes’ name became synonymous with anarchy and his face a symbol of revolution, a bane to any calling themselves king until there were no more kings. Against any Servants that sat upon a throne during their lifetime Fawkes is granted a ++ buff to Luck and Agility.

Embodiment of Anarchy
Rank A
Fawkes’ image was and has been a symbol of anarchy for the modern world, all know the Fawkes mask and what it represents. As such the favored weapon of the anarchist, explosives, have a special kick when Fawkes uses them. Fawkes can detonate his explosives while in spirit form and Servants caught in his explosions are momentarily blinded, losing awareness for a single moment. As a side bonus, Fawkes is unaffected by his explosions.

Noble Phantasms:

Anonymity, Anarchist's Mask
Rank B
Type: Anti-Unit/ Anti-Team (+Self)
Range: 1-10
Number of Targets: 1-9
Anyone can be an anarchist, everyone can be and no one can be; Fawkes was considered one in his day and acts as a symbol for them to this day. Fawkes can morphe his appearance to look like anyone so long as he has seen them, even if it has been through a photograph. Fawkes can make up to nine other people look like someone else, the duration depends on Fawke’s pool of Mana.

Remember, Remember…
Rank D-
Type: Anti-Fortress
Range: N/A
Number of Targets: 1
Fawkes one goal at the end of his life was to blow up Parliament, the physical symbol for the British governments, while he never succeeded, he will now. This bomb will be his masterpiece, his pièce de résistance. Once planted, his timepiece will start to countdown, chiming once every minute, once it chimes five times, the bomb will blow. Any structure this bomb detonates in is reduced to rubble, real or magical.

Mad Enhancement: E

The class skill that characterises a Berserker, sacrificing one’s mental capacities in exchange for a boost to physical parameters. In Helen’s case, she’s unsuitable for the class, so receives this skill at a minimal rank.

Parameters are not boosted, and the normal ability to think is retained. Rather, one simply becomes a little more ‘solid’, and one’s anger is amplified at all times.


Eidolon: -

The nature of one’s being as an artificial human, fashioned by Hera and Athena from the air itself. A living and breathing being that is nonetheless an illusory copy. A perfect imitation, but an imitation nonetheless. Similar to the technique of projection, though utilised on a greater scale by the gods.

Crafted to be the perfect double of Helen, her appearance will remain unchanged no matter the circumstances, and no matter how much she might want to alter herself to distinguish herself from the original. In addition, her appearance is a conceptual illusion that will ‘always be perceived as Helen.’

A body that, beneath the perfect surface, is incomplete and hollow. A container with far greater capacity than anything comparable, an empty vessel of sorts.

An existence similar to a wraith, able to be summoned as a Servant despite not being part of the Throne of Heroes.

Grace of God: A++

A skill denoting the god-given beauty of royalty. A perfect recreation of the appearance of the original Helen, able to fool even the most discerning of observers, such as the shrewd Paris.

A beauty that blunts the swords of any aggressors. A form of mental interference that dulls any killing intent towards Helen, as it did towards Menelaus at the fall of Troy. Even if one is completely resolved to kill her, looking upon her body will shake that resolve to its core.

Though violent intent towards her is greatly reduced, desire to possess her or similar is amplified.

Naturally, the more of her body that is visible, the stronger the effect.

Pankration: A

The hand-to-hand combat technique developed by the Greek heroes of previous generations.

A skill of heroes, based around utilising one’s own body as a weapon. For Helen, this is perhaps a natural extension of using her beauty to gain an advantage in combat.

Derived from an imitation of Helen’s memories, growing up training with her brothers in Sparta. Training in arms from the finest warriors of Sparta has naturally resulted in a strong capacity for this martial art.

It seems her interactions with Theseus also somehow honed this skill.