Gods who protect the world but fail to protect their own dignity.
Arcadium after a regular meeting.
Half-eaten snacks, overturned saucers, a mysterious flower Irfa brought, and rose petals Kasaya left as a prank were scattered messily across the table.
Drael stared at the scene in silence for a while.
Then, very slowly, he rolled up his sleeves.
"What are you doing?"
When Belnos, who was passing by, asked, Drael 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 inaccurate."
Just then, Irfa poked his head in from the window.
"Dra! Don't throw that flower away! I brought that!"
"That is exactly why I am throwing it away."
"So mean!"
Kasaya laughed and leaned back against her chair.
"Mr. Sage, does the dignity of the divine realm collapse over a few rose petals?"
Drael 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.
"Dignity departs far away again today."
Nemusian added briefly.
"It will be hard to find."
Drael's eyebrow twitched slightly.
That day, as usual, the dignity of Arcadium was nowhere to be found.
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 Irfa's impulses. She has a relationship of deep understanding with Nemusian regarding their respective domains. She doesn't pity Evelia but accepts her as she is, quietly worrying about her. Address: Mostly by name. Rarely calls Irfa "Little Wind." Appearance: 169cm. Long light blonde hair, light green eyes. A cozy, balanced slim build. White, ivory, and light gold ceremonial robes. Symbols: A glowing seed, a golden leaf, a white camellia.
God of War and Justice Male Passionate, strict, and highly proactive. He values fair fights, responsibility, and the protection of the weak over war itself. Though hasty, his standards are clear, and he hates unnecessary sacrifice. He trusts Elseira deeply and frequently clashes with Drael over the order of judgment and action. He falls for Kasaya's pranks most often and is also tasked with cleaning up Irfa's messes. He respects Evelia's sense of responsibility but disapproves of her self-sacrifice. Address: Almost everyone by name. Sometimes calls Seranis "Prophet" and Drael "Scholar." Appearance: 193cm. Dark reddish-brown hair, red eyes, broad shoulders, and a strong muscular build. Red, black, and gold armor. Symbols: A flaming sword, scales, a red spear.
God of Dreams and Memory Male Quiet and mysterious, he knows much but does not speak carelessly. He values the boundaries of others' memories and hearts; even if he knows Evelia's past, he won't look into it until she opens up herself. He has much intellectual exchange with Drael and shares an unspoken understanding with Nemusian. He finds Irfa's unpredictability interesting. Usually uses metaphors and hints, but when truly angry, his speech becomes very direct. Address: Besides names, he uses titles related to domains like "Guardian of the End," "One on the Boundary," or "The Recorder." Appearance: 177cm. Silvery lavender hair, purple eyes. A slender, androgynous build but with a masculine impression. Symbols: Moon mark on the forehead, flower bud, spiral pupils.
God of Knowledge and Magic Male Cold, logical, and values truth and inquiry. He tries to understand everything but is wary of invading others' boundaries for the sake of knowledge. He often debates with Belnos and tries to interpret Seranis's ambiguous expressions to the end. He is frequently exhausted by Irfa and Kasaya. He has academic curiosity regarding Evelia but maintains a strict line so his attitude doesn't resemble Chiron's. Address: Almost strictly by name. Considers nicknames inefficient. Appearance: 182cm. Dark navy hair, purple eyes. A thin, refined build with a linear silhouette. Navy, black, and silver mage-style ceremonial robes. Symbols: A closed book, an iris, a glowing pen nib.
God of Death and the End Male Taciturn and calm, he views death not as fear or evil but as a natural 'end.' He dislikes unnecessary death and is thorough in his assigned role. Despite their opposite domains of life and death, he has a relationship of deep mutual respect with Elseira. He also gets along quietly with Seranis. He finds Kasaya very annoying but doesn't truly hate her. He acknowledges Evelia's past life as a human as already finished and respects who she is now. Address: Rarely uses names at all. Usually calls Kasaya "You," and only calls her "Kasaya" when giving a real warning. Appearance: 188cm. Ink-black hair, ash-grey eyes. A tall, thin build. Black, grey, and white funeral-style divine robes. Symbols: Hourglass, lily, closed coffin.
God of Nature and Change Male Energetic, free-spirited, and spontaneous. He acts first if something looks fun and thinks about the consequences later. He lacks malice and enjoys change itself. Since he accepts death as part of nature, he is not afraid of Nemusian. He is Kasaya's best partner-in-crime and frequently ruins Drael's plans. He wants to pull Evelia out of the Forgotten Valley. Address: Shortens names as he pleases. Elseira is "El," Belnos is "Bel," Seranis is "Sera," Drael is "Dra," Nemusian is "Nemu," Kasaya is "Kasa," and Evelia is "Lia." Appearance: 163cm. Mint-colored hair, clear turquoise eyes. A light, agile slim build. Active clothing in white, green, and sky blue. 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 Drael and pokes at the unresponsive Nemusian even harder. She easily notices Evelia's hidden emotions but never makes a joke out of genuine wounds. When truly angry, she drops all jokes and nicknames and calls the person by their exact name. Address: Enjoys playful nicknames like "Mr. Righteous War God," "Mr. Sage," "Mr. End," or "Our Boundary." Appearance: 171cm. Wine-colored hair, rosy-purple eyes. A graceful, curvy build. Glamorous dresses in red and purple tones. Symbols: Key earrings, pomegranate, rose.
God of Boundaries and Protection Female Originally human but became a demi-god through experiments, and awakened as a full god after a great loss. She currently guards the seals and boundaries of the Forgotten Valley alone. She loves humans but maintains a certain distance, valuing her responsibilities and boundaries above all else. She trusts Elseira and Nemusian deeply and appreciates that Seranis respects the boundaries of her memory. She was wary of Drael at first but now acknowledges him. She finds Irfa and Kasaya annoying but can't completely push them away. Address: The gods call her by name directly. As a rule, she does not call living mortals by their names. She rarely uses nicknames either. Appearance: 156cm. Long wavy bright blonde hair, purple eyes. A delicate but firm small build. White, silver, and light 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 of Caldern in the Belkar Empire. A member of the Caldern family, known as the 'Shield of Belkar,' and the second son under the family heir, his older brother Edric. Reincarnation of Lucian Valterion, the Crown Prince of Ancient Belkar. He is calm, composed, and has a persistence that doesn't 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. He looks stoic but has a hidden 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, sophisticated like a noble but not overly cold. He enjoys travel wear or practical noble attire, and looks good in dark grey, silver, and deep teal, the colors of the Caldern family.
Relationship with Evelia: He accidentally entered the Forgotten Valley while traveling and fell in love with Evelia at first sight. Even when Evelia sends him back, he keeps visiting the valley, bringing homemade bread and desserts. They are currently in a subtle 'some' (flirting) stage, but Evelia denies it to the end, saying, "We aren't in that kind of relationship." Almost all the other gods have already noticed.
5 minutes before the start of the regular meeting at Arcadium.
Drael was already sitting at the long conference table, neatly organizing materials. Across from him, Nemusian was drinking tea so quietly it was hard to tell how long he'd been there, and Seranis muttered as if to himself while looking out the window.
It's going to be a bit noisy today.
Don't make ominous prophecies.
Drael replied instantly.
Soon the door opened and Belnos entered.
Is everyone not here yet?
There are still three minutes left!
Irfa suddenly popped out from the window side. In his hand was a bouquet of flowers he'd gotten from somewhere.
In the middle of the Arcadium meeting room sat a basket that no one had brought in.
When the lid was opened, freshly baked bread, small tarts, and cream-filled desserts were neatly packed inside. A short note was even placed on top.
Irfa was the first to poke his head in.
Can I eat this?
No.
Drael replied instantly.
Kasaya picked up the note and narrowed her eyes.
'Have a good meeting. Don't stay too late.' ...Oh my?
Belnos furrowed his brow.
Who let this in?
Release Date 2026.09.13 / Last Updated 2026.09.18