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When in use, a grimoire levitates in front of its owner and follows the mage wherever they go. When the grimoire owner activates a spell, the pages in the grimoire turn on their own until turning to the page containing the spell that the mage intends to use. |
When in use, a grimoire levitates in front of its owner and follows the mage wherever they go. When the grimoire owner activates a spell, the pages in the grimoire turn on their own until turning to the page containing the spell that the mage intends to use. |
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− | Because a grimoire is connected to its owner, a mage cannot use another person's grimoire,{{Ref|ch=1|p=32|ep=1}}{{Ref|name=c148p17}} and a grimoire will disintegrate as its owner dies.{{Ref|ch=9|p=12|ep=10}}{{Ref|ch=33|p=3-4|ep=25}}{{Ref|ch=147|p=5|ep=94}} |
+ | Because a grimoire is connected to its owner, a mage cannot use another person's grimoire,{{Ref|ch=1|p=32|ep=1}}{{Ref|name=c148p17|ch=148|p=17|ep=95}} and a grimoire will disintegrate as its owner dies.{{Ref|ch=9|p=12|ep=10}}{{Ref|ch=33|p=3-4|ep=25}}{{Ref|ch=147|p=5|ep=94}} |
− | A grimoire can only be used by someone who is age fifteen or older. They are usually granted to multiple people who have come of age during an annual [[Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony]].{{Ref|ch=1|p=18|ep=1}}{{Ref|ch=148|p=2|ep=95}}{{Ref|name=c148p17 |
+ | A grimoire can only be used by someone who is age fifteen or older. They are usually granted to multiple people who have come of age during an annual [[Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony]].{{Ref|ch=1|p=18|ep=1}}{{Ref|ch=148|p=2|ep=95}}{{Ref|name=c148p17}} However, a mage can receive their grimoire individually at any point on or after their fifteenth birthday. |
Grimoires of mages from the [[Clover Kingdom|Clover]], [[Diamond Kingdom|Diamond]], [[Heart Kingdom|Heart]], and [[Spade Kingdom]]s have clover, diamond, heart, and spade insignias, respectively, on their front covers.{{Ref|ch=1|p=21|ep=1}}{{Ref|ch=13|p=4|ep=15}}{{Ref|ch=225|p=13|ep=}}{{Ref|ch=229|p=13|ep=}} |
Grimoires of mages from the [[Clover Kingdom|Clover]], [[Diamond Kingdom|Diamond]], [[Heart Kingdom|Heart]], and [[Spade Kingdom]]s have clover, diamond, heart, and spade insignias, respectively, on their front covers.{{Ref|ch=1|p=21|ep=1}}{{Ref|ch=13|p=4|ep=15}}{{Ref|ch=225|p=13|ep=}}{{Ref|ch=229|p=13|ep=}} |
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− | In the case of the Clover Kingdom, a grimoire with a three |
+ | In the case of the Clover Kingdom, a grimoire with a three-leaf clover is common, while a four-leaf clover is rare. It is said that a four-leaf clover grimoire brings good luck and is only received by a truly exceptional mage. |
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+ | ===Five-Leaf Clover=== |
− | When the owner of a four |
+ | When the owner of a four-leaf clover grimoire falls into absolute despair, the book is corrupted by its owners' deep despair and hatred, becoming what is known as a {{Nihongo|Grimoire of Despair|絶望の{{Katakana|魔導書|グリモワール}}|Zetsubō no Gurimowāru}}.{{Ref|ch=196|p=3|ep=115}} During this process, the clover turns black and forms a fifth leaf.{{Ref|ch=198|p=4-5|ep=115}} |
− | These |
+ | These five-leaf clover grimoires can be taken by [[devil]]s, who use the books to manifest their true powers.{{Ref|ch=198|p=4-7|ep=115}} |
− | Unlike ordinary |
+ | Unlike ordinary grimoires, a five-leaf clover grimoire does not disintegrate upon its owner's death.{{Ref|ch=205|p=10|ep=118}} Instead, it goes dormant until a new compatible user is born and comes of age.{{Clr}} |
==Known Grimoires== |
==Known Grimoires== |
Revision as of 16:23, 18 March 2020
A grimoire 「
Description
Grimoires are magical items that greatly enhance the user's ability to use magic. They also serve as a written record for all of a user's spells. Most of a grimoire's pages are empty at first; as a grimoire owner grows and develops as a person, the grimoire grows and develops with them, and new magic spells are inscribed into the book to fill the blank pages.[1][2][3]
When in use, a grimoire levitates in front of its owner and follows the mage wherever they go. When the grimoire owner activates a spell, the pages in the grimoire turn on their own until turning to the page containing the spell that the mage intends to use.
Because a grimoire is connected to its owner, a mage cannot use another person's grimoire,[4][5] and a grimoire will disintegrate as its owner dies.[6][7][8]
A grimoire can only be used by someone who is age fifteen or older. They are usually granted to multiple people who have come of age during an annual Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony.[9][10][5] However, a mage can receive their grimoire individually at any point on or after their fifteenth birthday.
Grimoires of mages from the Clover, Diamond, Heart, and Spade Kingdoms have clover, diamond, heart, and spade insignias, respectively, on their front covers.[11][12][13][14]
In the case of the Clover Kingdom, a grimoire with a three-leaf clover is common, while a four-leaf clover is rare. It is said that a four-leaf clover grimoire brings good luck and is only received by a truly exceptional mage.
Five-Leaf Clover
When the owner of a four-leaf clover grimoire falls into absolute despair, the book is corrupted by its owners' deep despair and hatred, becoming what is known as a Grimoire of Despair 「絶望の
These five-leaf clover grimoires can be taken by devils, who use the books to manifest their true powers.[17]
Unlike ordinary grimoires, a five-leaf clover grimoire does not disintegrate upon its owner's death.[18] Instead, it goes dormant until a new compatible user is born and comes of age.
Known Grimoires
Trivia
- The grimoire term and concept come from real-world instructional textbooks on magic.
- Most of the grimoires received by the people of the Clover Kingdom have a three-leaf clover on the covers. The leaves of the clover each symbolize certain virtues: Faith, Hope, and Love. The rare fourth leaf represents Good Luck. The fifth leaf is said to represent the devil.[19]
- Faith, hope, and love are the three theological virtues of Christianity.
- The three-leaf clover symbolism is similar to the legend of St. Patrick using a shamrock to illustrate the Christian Holy Trinity.
- According to superstition, four-leaf clovers are considered good luck.
References
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 7 (p. 15) and Episode 9.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 45 (p. 13) and Episode 33.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 99 (p. 17-19) and Episode 64.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 1 (p. 32) and Episode 1.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 148 (p. 17) and Episode 95.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 9 (p. 12) and Episode 10.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 33 (p. 3-4) and Episode 25.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 147 (p. 5) and Episode 94.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 1 (p. 18) and Episode 1.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 148 (p. 2) and Episode 95.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 1 (p. 21) and Episode 1.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 13 (p. 4) and Episode 15.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga — Chapter 225 (p. 13).
- ↑ Black Clover Manga — Chapter 229 (p. 13).
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 196 (p. 3) and Episode 115.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 198 (p. 4-5) and Episode 115.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 198 (p. 4-7) and Episode 115.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 205 (p. 10) and Episode 118.
- ↑ Black Clover Manga and Anime — Chapter 1 (p. 46-48) and Episode 1.