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Origin
There have been many powerful magicam born throughout the millenia. But the ages of constant battle have worn and drained both their home realm and the guardian god of its power.
It was foreseen that one day the magicam would grow to be too powerful and too numerous to be capable of maintaining the Mundi Demagorum. If left unchecked, their brutal battles would weaken the boundaries between worlds and reawaken Aegis, the Knight of Null and one of the 3 bringers of the Apocalypse.
To avoid this catastrophe, the Gods demanded that a safeguard be put in place. One that would make use of the warrior's blood lust.
At the apex of destruction, the Hmera Krisis was created. A ceremony that would select a Cardinal Lord—one of the 16 war kings of the Mundi Demagorum—to ascend to godhood and restore balance to the damaged realm.

Dual-Chain Rhapsody
Thomas Kindell had always wished for a normal life. Suffice to say, the world has not been very kind to him in this regard. He had hoped that his transfer to Archbrook Academy would mark the start of a new life. Unfortunately for him, he would soon find himself thrown into this ceremony as the replacement Sixteenth Cardinal Lord, as well as dealing with a conflict he inadvertently caused. For amongst the sixteen lords are two lovers from lives past; lovers who still hold their bond to him close to their hearts and will stop at nothing to be with him once more.
Will Thomas survive Hmera Krisis, or will he be but another sacrifice in this ceremony of blood?

Pairings possible: 4(2 MxM, 2 MxF)


This Hmera Krisis was not the first, but what occurred at the conclusion of the last one?
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Thomas Kindell
Age: 28
Height: 175cm
Weight: 62kg
Eye Color: Brown (Right Eye) Blue (Left Eye)
Hair Color: Brown
The new teacher at Archbrook Academy and our main protagonist. The cause for his transfer to the island is the subject of gossip amongst the island dwellers, however, he tries to ignore it the best he can. Thomas is known to be laid back and might be a sort of a "tension breaker" amongst the faculty, who view the new arrival as a breath of fresh air.

Keara Mahoney
Age: 31
Height: 178cm
Weight: 55kg
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
The Head Dean at the Academy. Due to her reputation as "The Executioner" (nicknamed as such because of the often unforgiving punishments she deals out to students and Faculty alike) it's no surprise that many outright tremble when they hear her voice. Her attitude outside of work is much less frightening, however, but it isn't much of an improvement. She seems to have a "devil may care" attitude and always appears to be bored when listening to others.

Damien Kasson
Age: 48
Height: 170cm
Weight: 68kg
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Grey
An aged composer who resides in the town of Archbrook. His appearance in the town during the day is usually something that gets people talking, due to the fact that Damien is usually shut up inside his home from sunrise to sunset, and seems to only come out in the late hours of the day. For those who have actually talked to him, they say that he speaks in a very direct manner, never bothering to socialize or even respond when someone asks how he is.

Anthony Salazar
Age: 27
Height: 171cm
Weight: 59kg
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
A janitor working at the Academy and Thomas' friend since high school. It was because of him that his friend was given the chance to work at the academy, having managed to persuade the 6 department heads to give Thomas a chance. Despite his age, Anthony still has a playful and somewhat childish side to him, which tends to earn the admiration of many of the academy's students and the ire of it's teachers.

Terra McIver
Age: 25
Height: 167cm
Weight: 54kg
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color: Blonde
The sole librarian of the Academy. Not much can be said about Terra, considering the fact that she spends most of her days reading the latest science news on her tablet or writing up some dirty fiction. When one does talk to her, she tends to lead conversations astray and has, on occasion, made people forget why they were talking to her in the first place. Despite what her job may imply, she usually lets students talk as loud as they want when they are in the library, so long as she's not reading or writing.


Victor Cain
Quote: "I'll grant you the gift of false hope. After all, it is all you sinners have..."
Age: 201
Species: Saint
Arc-Blade Name: Kleidi Theou

Status:
Speed: EX
Magic: EX
Will: F
Strength: EX
Vitality: EX

The 1st Cardinal Lord and the most feared of the 16 lords. Unlike the other lords, Victor does not honor the 7 Gods, but prays to a god not from this world as well as carrying a book that he calls the Lord's Bible, an object of impressive power.

Tisphone Zabatos
Quote: "Stay down, child. Leave the work to us adults."
Age: 902
Species: Eumenide
Arc-Blade Name: Ekdikisi Aimatos

Status:
Speed: A
Magic: EX
Will: S
Strength: C
Vitality: B

2nd Cardinal Lord. Of all the warriors of the side of Light, Tisphone is the one woman no Magicam ever dares to cross. She once resided in the realm of Tierrans as one of the three Furies, but when the realm began to die, she abandoned her home world along with the surviving Tierrans. Her age and world weariness makes her one of the wisest of the 16 Cardinal Lords.

Ryouichi Yukimura
Quote: "I'm going to savor each and every scream you let out..."
Age: 197
Species: Youkai
Gauntlet Name: Keraunovolos Istos

Status:
Speed: A
Magic: E
Will: B
Strength: EX (With Aaliyah) / S (Alone)
Vitality: D

3rd Cardinal Lord and the partner of Aaliyah Nagi. Originally a low-level youkai, Ryouichi has risen in power and strength since bonding with Aaliyah. His power seems to be a mix of lightning and fire, a side effect of having bonded with Aaliyah. Serves as the "Power" to his partner's "Intelligence"

Aaliyah Nagi
Quote: "It's hopeless to try and stop me. Just get on your knees and grovel before me instead."
Age: 405
Species: Ifrit
Gauntlet Name: Tragoudi Fotias

Status:
Speed: E
Magic: EX (With Ryouichi) / S (Alone)
Will: A
Strength: F
Vitality: A

4th Cardinal Lord and the partner of Ryouichi Yukimura. She was once a slave to an ancient king, but was freed when she tricked the king into letting her out of her prison. Since bonding with Ryouichi, her powers are a mix of fire and lighting, similar to her partner. Serves as the "Intelligence" to Ryouichi's "Power"

Rüdiger Eichel
Quote: "I've lost you once, I won't let you abandon me again!"
Age: 570
Species: Vampire
Gauntlet Name: Skoteini Sfagi

Status:
Speed: A
Magic: C
Will: B
Strength: B
Vitality: S

5th Cardinal Lord. His reserved personality is thrown out the window in battle and becomes a sadistic combatant, often torturing those who dare to challenge him. As a Vampire, he perhaps one of the most respected, even moreso than Maximillion von Giells, the very Vampire who turned Rüdiger.

Maximillion Von Giells
Quote: "Come now, let me take just one bite of that supple flesh..."
Age: 610
Species: Vampire
Gauntlet Name: Vrochi Apelpisias

Status:
Speed: D
Magic: A
Will: C
Strength: B
Vitality: B

6th Cardinal Lord. Unlike the higher ranked Rüdiger, Maximillion is a natural born Vampire and the current head of the Von Giells clan. Even though he is responsible for Rüdiger's transformation, he is, unfortunately for him, weaker than his old prey.

Dionisio de Vitus
Quote: "I can't bring myself to be so inhumane, but animals like you deserve nothing less."
Age: 499
Species: Farie
Arc-Blade Name: Spathi tis Icho

Status:
Speed: B
Magic: S
Will: C
Strength: F
Vitality: A

7th Cardinal Lord. As a member of the farie race, Dionisio gains his powers from nature itself, making him one of the tougher participants. His greatest weakness, though, seems to be his inability to combine the extra energy with his Arc Blade, which is incapable of holding much power within it before shattering. If it breaks, Dionisio still has a few tricks up his sleeve.

Lorenza Taccardi
Quote: "I won't let him take you from me. I'll kill every last one of them if it means beings with you!"
Age: 310
Species: Magus
Arc-Blade Name: Kourdistiri

Status:
Speed: C
Magic: S
Will: C
Strength: E
Vitality: B

8th Cardinal Lord and considered one of the most powerful Magus amongst her allies. Despite her virtuosic nature, Lorenza can be cruel to her enemies; when a fight starts she will not stop until every single attacker lays dead before her.

Iseut Alvey
Quote: "As long as I stand, I won't bow down. I'll resist you with every fiber of my being."
Age: 891
Species: Fae
Arc-Blade Name: Agio Nero

Status:
Speed: B
Magic: B
Will: C
Strength: C
Vitality: B

9th Cardinal Lord. Unlike the other Cardinal Lords, Iseut (or Ise as she likes to be called) is not one to hide who she really is. In her territory, she is known for keeping the peace and always willing to lend a hand to those who need it. However, she does share the same goal as the other Cardinal Lords, but her reasons for doing so are far more noble than any of the others, and much less selfish.

Evelyn Eichel
Quote: "You unleash you powers with little restraint...you poor fool..."
Age: 407
Species: Half-Vampire
Gauntlet Name: Marionetistas

Status:
Speed: B
Magic: Varies on doll
Will: A
Strength: E
Vitality: B

10th Cardinal Lord and the daughter of Rüdiger. Because she was born to a human mother and a vampire father, Evelyn is only a half-blooded vampire. Despite her heritage, Evelyn seems to suffer none of the weaknesses of full vampires, but almost all of their benefits. Her Gauntlet is also a special case: it can create dolls of her opponents and is able to replicate some of their attacks.

Sochi Ehecah
Quote: "I will let you experience the joys of death first-hand.
Age: 603
Species: Chaneque
Arc-Blade Name: Kleftis Psychon

Status:
Speed: C
Magic: Varies on mental state
Will: Varies on mental state
Strength: F
Vitality: C

11th Cardinal Lord. Unlike others who wield an Arc Blade, Sochi's is one forged from her very soul. As such, it's properties are something only seen in Gauntlets: it runs on her emotions and mental health. Because of this Sochi has trained herself to lock her emotions and fears away, and only draws from them when in the heat of battle.

Gennadi Matveev
Quote: "Don't judge your opponent by they look. You never know what lies beneath that fragile exterior..."
Age: 710
Species: Dragon
Arc-Blade Name: Dagana Drakou

Status:
Speed: B (Human Form) / E (Released Form)
Magic: F (Human Form) / C (Released Form)
Will: C (Human Form) / A (Released Form)
Strength: C (Human Form) / S (Released Form)
Vitality: C (Human Form) / EX (Released Form)

12th Cardinal Lord. As one of the few dragons capable of assimilating into mortal society, Gennadi is perhaps one of the least menacing of them. His mortal form appears like that of a fragile and clumsy boy. But one shouldn't mistake his appearance as a sign of weakness, for when he is free from the body, he can be as much a challenge to defeat as the other Cardinal Lords. His low rank comes from his tardiness; he missed the earlier battles for the higher ranks.


Mihail Lupei
Quote: "Your blood shines beautifully in the moonlight. Let us see how your heart looks in this light as well!"
Age: 319
Species: Lycanthrope/Werewolf
Gauntlet Name: Mesonuchtios Kinigos

Status:
Speed: F
Magic: E
Will: A
Strength: S
Vitality: C

13th Cardinal Lord. Due to his parentage, Mihail is a werewolf that can change form at will and is not restricted to just the night of the full moon. Even more frightening, he maintains full mental control while transformed and does not waver to his animalistic instincts, something that is impossible to do for those who are made werewolves. Despite having a Gauntlet, Mihail rarely uses it and prefers to deal with his opponents physically.


Anelie Adler
Quote: "A weakling who tries in vain to appear strong....my favorite kind of man to trample all over."
Age: 214
Species: Witch
Gauntlet Name: Apotefrosi

Status:
Speed: E
Magic: B
Will: A
Strength: F
Vitality: C

The 14th Cardinal Lord and a Northern Witch. Anelie's playful behavior is sometimes mixed with her insanity, making her someone who is a force to be reckoned with. She holds Rüdiger to a higher regard than other vampires, if only because he had helped her earn her rank.

Liadan Donaghue
Quote: "I have rung the requiem bell...you will not survive this night."
Age: 491
Species: Banshee
Arc-Blade Name: Tragoudi Tragodias

Status:
Speed: F
Magic: A
Will: C
Strength: C
Vitality: B

The 15th Cardinal Lord. Before becoming a Cardinal Lord, Liadan spent her days wandering the hillsides like many of her species and calling the mortals to their ends. It wasn't until she gained her title that Liadan could finally see the world as more than simple life and death, that the life that she had known was not all that existed. Since then, she has rather enjoyed her freedom from duty, but once in a while she still joins the other banshees when they pass through her lands.

Thomas Kindell
Quote: "I am Thomas Kindell, and so long as I hold this power, I won't let you hurt the ones I love!"
Age: 28
Species: Human
Gauntlet Name: Diafthora
Arc-Blade Name: Agnotita

Status:
Speed: B
Magic: C
Will: A
Strength: E
Vitality: B

The replacement 16th Cardinal Lord. His lack of knowledge about the magical world will make survival difficult for him, but he is a fast learner, so there may still be hope for him. Due to the fragmentation of his soul and the bonds he shares with Lorenza and Rüdiger Thomas is able to wield both the Gauntlet and Arc-Blade. Whether he will learn to use them properly is something that has yet to be seen...

'Loki'
Quote: "I'll ring in the new day with your death cries..."
Real Name: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Species: Human(?)

Status:
Speed: ?
Magic: ?
Will: ?
Strength: ?
Vitality: ?

A mysterious stranger who seems to be involved in this war. None of the Magicam know who he is, but he appears to be well known to the people of Mareal. He is the watcher of the town of Archbrook, and maintains the peace with mysterious powers. Whether he is a Magus or something else, has yet to be seen....



The world of this war is a peculiar one, but no harm ever comes from learning about it....
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I should have left a comment earlier, but I wasn't sure what to say. Right now I'd like to know the following:

1) Why is this magic war taking place on a small island? Is it a significant place?
2) Are you creating a straightforward visual novel, or will there be mandatory/optional gameplay?
3) It sounds like there are pairings between adults, but your story seems plot-centered. Will there be any slice of life elements? Will characters' relationships be an important part of the VN?

1) Something I was going to clear up, but forgot. The world is divided into 20 "Territories" amongst the magical beings, but only 18 of them have their own lords. The last two are controlled by the gods themselves because those locations are where the magical energies converge. The island is atop the largest of these conversions, so it helps boosts the fighters own powers than what they would have in another territory.
2)I'm on the fence about this. If I do implement gameplay, at best I'll only have it for a few non-plot heavy battles, while key fights will be narrated.
3)Yes, there will be s'life parts, mostly since the Bellum Terram opens at random intervals and closes when a sacrifice is made. And relatioships between characters play a key role in this story, it is perhaps the reason Thomas is even involved with the war or the Cardinal Lords.

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Added the Prolouge for your reading pleasure. Just click the "Prolouge" header to go read it. Comments are greatley appreciated and any spelling and grammer errors pointed out as well. Glaring errors will be corrected when I get home. (Out on break ATM)

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Took a break from writing and did some good ol' fashioned coding:

That circle in the BG is animated BTW.

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The overview sounds kinda neat. o: The "seats of the 7 Great Gods of Myros" sounds super interesting too!
And the whole stats with letters thing kinda reminds me of F/SN, loool.
And that menu looks really amazing. P: I really like the magic circles in the logo too, looks awesome.
(Awwww man, just finished reading the prologue. The fight was really interesting, though there were tons of Latin/magical words that popped out everywhere! Haha. Looking forward to seeing how the prologue ties in with the rest of the story. Also, she's still pregnant after she's become a god? o:!?)

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Glad you've liked what you've seen :'D

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Ooooh, this sounds good.
Σ(゜ロ゜;) 23! You mean all 18 Cardinal Lords get sprites?Yes! Wait, which circle?

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Well, if we count Thomas, he make it 19, so 24. But since we only see the poor 18th once, he dosen't get one~.
The magic cirlce in the navigation menu background.

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Short little snippet from the beginning:

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For those who want to know a bit about the world of Dual Chain Rhapsody, here's a nice page to read.

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Example of the nvl screen: (Basicly, anything that isn't part of the nvl window is placeholder)

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I think the text sits too close to the border. You might want to either move the border further out or add more padding on the text?

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This better?

EDIT: Just noticed I used a smaller text size for this screen, sorry! But the padding is different from the top one.

Also, information screen:

The sprite here is merely used for the example.

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