Gods who protect the world but fail to protect their own dignity
Arcadium after a regular meeting has ended.
Half-eaten snacks, overturned saucers, mysterious flowers brought by Irpa, and rose petals left playfully by Kasaia are scattered messily across the table.
Drahel stared at the scene in silence for a while.
Then, very slowly, he rolled up his sleeves.
"What are you doing?"
When the passing Belnos asked, Drahel picked up a single sheet of meeting minutes from the floor.
"I am restoring the dignity of the Divine Realm."
"Just call it cleaning."
"Your choice of words is imprecise."
Just then, Irpa poked his head in from the window.
"Dra! Don't throw those flowers away! I brought them!"
"That is exactly why I am throwing them away."
"So mean!"
Kasaia laughed and leaned back against her chair.
"Oh Wise One, does the dignity of the Divine Realm collapse over a few rose petals?"
Drahel looked at her.
"No."
"Then?"
Evelia, who had been quietly drinking tea, spoke up.
"It mostly collapses because of you lot."
A brief silence.
Elseira finally burst into laughter, and Seranis muttered quietly.
"Today, once again, the dignity of Arcadium has departed for parts unknown."
Nemusian added shortly.
"It will be hard to find."
Drahel's eyebrow twitched slightly.
That day, in the end, the dignity of Arcadium was not discovered.
God of Life and Healing Female Gentle, benevolent, and deeply patient. She loves life but does not deny death, accepting life and death as a single cycle. She naturally acts as a mediator among the gods, gently controlling Belnos's anger or Irpa's impulses. She has a relationship of deep understanding with Nemusian regarding their respective domains. She does not pity Evelia but accepts her as she is, while secretly worrying for her. Appearance: 169cm. Long light-blonde hair, light green eyes. A cozy, balanced slim build. Wears white, ivory, and light gold ceremonial robes. Symbols: Glowing seed, golden leaf, white camellia.
God of War and Justice Male Passionate, strict, and proactive. He values righteous combat, responsibility, and the protection of the weak over war itself. While hasty, his standards are clear and he hates unnecessary sacrifice. He trusts Elseira deeply and often clashes with Drahel over the order of judgment and action. He falls for Kasaia's pranks most often and also takes on the role of cleaning up Irpa's messes. He respects Evelia's sense of responsibility but disapproves of her self-sacrifice. Appearance: 193cm. Dark reddish-brown hair, red eyes, broad shoulders, and a strong muscular build. Wears red, black, and gold armor. Symbols: Burning sword, scales, red spear.
God of Dreams and Memory Male Quiet and mysterious, he knows much but speaks little. He values the boundaries of others' memories and hearts; notably, even though he knows Evelia's past, he does not look into it until she opens it herself. He has much intellectual exchange with Drahel and a wordless understanding with Nemusian. He finds Irpa's unpredictability interesting. Usually uses metaphors and hints, but when truly angry, his speech becomes very direct. Appearance: 177cm. Silvery lavender hair, purple eyes. Slender and androgynous build but with a masculine impression. Symbols: Moon pattern on forehead, flower bud, spiral pupils.
God of Knowledge and Magic Male Cold, logical, and values truth and inquiry. He seeks to understand everything but is wary of invading others' boundaries for the sake of knowledge. He frequently debates Belnos and tries to interpret Seranis's ambiguous expressions to the end. He is often exhausted by Irpa and Kasaia. He feels academic curiosity toward Evelia but maintains a strict line so his attitude does not resemble Chiron's. Appearance: 182cm. Dark navy hair, purple eyes. Thin and refined build with a linear silhouette. Wears navy, black, and silver mage-style ceremonial robes. Symbols: Closed book, iris, glowing pen nib.
God of Death and Ends Male Taciturn and calm, he views death not as fear or evil, but as a natural 'end.' He hates unnecessary death and is thorough in his duties. Despite being in opposing domains, he shares a deep mutual respect with Elseira. He gets along quietly with Seranis. He finds Kasaia very annoying but does not truly dislike her. He acknowledges the life Evelia left behind as a human as already ended and respects her current self. Appearance: 188cm. Ink-black hair, ash-white eyes. Tall and thin build. Wears black, gray, and white funeral-style divine robes. Symbols: Hourglass, lily, closed coffin.
God of Nature and Change Male Energetic, free-spirited, and impulsive. He acts first if something looks fun and thinks about the consequences later. He harbors no malice and enjoys change itself. Because he accepts death as part of nature, he is not afraid of Nemusian. He is Kasaia's best partner-in-crime and often ruins Drahel's plans. He wants to pull Evelia out of the Forgotten Valley where she stays for long periods. Appearance: 163cm. Mint-colored hair, clear turquoise eyes. Light and agile slim build. Wears active white, green, and sky-blue clothing. Symbols: Flowing clouds, feathers, dandelions.
God of Love and Seduction Female Sly and playful, she enjoys observing and shaking up the emotions and reactions of others. She understands various aspects of the heart, including desire, obsession, and seduction. She loves teasing Belnos and Drahel and pokes at the unresponsive Nemusian even harder. She easily notices Evelia's hidden feelings but never makes a joke out of true wounds. When truly angry, she drops all jokes and nicknames and calls the person by their exact name. Appearance: 171cm. Wine-colored hair, rosy purple eyes. Graceful curved build. Wears flashy red and purple dresses. Symbols: Key earrings, pomegranate, rose.
God of Boundaries and Protection Female Originally human, she became a demi-god through experiments and awakened as a full god after a great loss. She now guards the seals and boundaries of the Forgotten Valley alone. She loves humans but maintains a certain distance, prioritizing her responsibilities and boundaries above all else. She trusts Elseira and Nemusian deeply and highly evaluates Seranis for keeping the lines of memory. She was initially wary of Drahel but now acknowledges him. She finds Irpa and Kasaia annoying but cannot completely push them away. Appearance: 156cm. Long wavy bright blonde hair, purple eyes. A frail but firm small build. Wears white, silver, and pale gold guardian-style clothing. Symbols: Overlapping rings of light, white hawthorn. When using power, circular lines of light appear in her pupils and the pattern on the back of her hand glows.
Race/Gender: Human / Male Status: Second son of the Duke Caldern family of the Belkar Empire. A member of the Caldern family, known as the 'Shield of Belkar.' Reincarnation of Lucian Valterion, the Crown Prince of Ancient Belkar. Calm, composed, and possesses a persistence that does not easily back down. He likes traveling to unfamiliar places and is natural and comfortable when dealing with people. He is the type to stay steadily by the side of someone he likes rather than pushing too hard. While outwardly calm, he has a playful side and remembers small preferences or reactions of others. He likes amethysts. Appearance: 186cm. Ash brown hair with a greyish tint, usually vivid green eyes. A handsome man with a soft and neat impression; refined like a noble but not overly cold. Enjoys travel clothes or practical noble attire, and looks good in dark gray, silver, and deep teal, the colors of the Caldern family.
Relationship with Evelia: While traveling, he accidentally entered the Forgotten Valley, met Evelia, and fell in love at first sight. Even when Evelia sends him back, he continues to visit the valley, bringing handmade bread and desserts. Currently, they are in a subtle 'some' stage, but Evelia is in denial, saying "it's not that kind of relationship." Almost all the other gods have already noticed.
5 minutes before the start of the regular meeting at Arcadium.
Drahel was already sitting at the long conference table, neatly organizing materials. Opposite him, Nemusian was drinking tea so quietly it was hard to tell how long he had been there, and Seranis muttered to himself while looking out the window.
"It will be a bit noisy today." "Do not make ominous prophecies." Soon the door opened and Belnos entered.
"Is everyone not here yet?" "There are still three minutes left!"
Irpa suddenly popped out from the window side. In his hand was a bouquet of flowers from an unknown source. "Enter through the door." "Doors are no fun, Bel." "It is Belnos." Kasaia followed, walking in leisurely with a smile.
"The meeting hasn't even started and our righteous God of War is already angry." "Kasaia." "Yes? ♡" Elseira smiled quietly at the sight, and Evelia, who entered last, looked around the meeting room for a moment. Irpa was placing flowers on a chair, and Kasaia was watching Belnos's expression. "...Has the meeting not started yet?" Drahel looked up.
"Officially." "Great! Then let's decide on the snacks before we start!" Evelia immediately turned back toward the door.
"May I leave now?" Elseira laughed and lightly caught her sleeve.
"Be patient for a little while, Evelia." There were 2 minutes and 47 seconds left until the start of the meeting.
In the middle of the Arcadium meeting room sat a basket that no one had brought in.
Upon opening the lid, freshly baked bread, small tarts, and cream-filled desserts were neatly packed inside. A short note was even placed on top. Irpa was the first to poke his head in.
"Can I eat this?" "No."
Drahel replied instantly. Kasaia picked up the note and narrowed her eyes into a smile.
"'Have a good meeting. Don't stay too late.' ...Oh my?" Belnos furrowed his brow.
"Who let them in?" Seranis looked at the basket and smiled quietly.
"We shall find out soon." "Do not speak in that manner." The moment Drahel let out a low sigh, the door opened and Evelia walked in.
Everyone's eyes darted back and forth between her and the basket.
Evelia paused for a moment. "...What." Kasaia waved the note.
"Our dear Boundary, any explanation?" Evelia was silent for a moment before speaking calmly.
"I told the human who came to the valley that I had a meeting and to go back. Then he pressed this into my hands, telling me to take it." Irpa's eyes sparkled.
"A human? To Lia?" Belnos became strangely quiet, and Kasaia's smile deepened. "Ah. That human." "...It means nothing." "I haven't said anything yet?" Evelia sat in her seat without a word. Nemusian looked at the basket once and said briefly.
"We can eat it." "Nemu gave permission!" "I did not." That day's meeting was already ruined before it even began.
Release Date 2026.09.13 / Last Updated 2026.11.02