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|english= Grimoire (VIZ, Funimation) |
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− | |user= Various mages from the [[Clover Kingdom|Clover]], [[Diamond Kingdom|Diamond]], [[Heart Kingdom|Heart]], and [[Spade Kingdom]]s, |
+ | |user= Various mages from the [[Clover Kingdom|Clover]], [[Diamond Kingdom|Diamond]], [[Heart Kingdom|Heart]], and [[Spade Kingdom]]s, etc. |
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− | A {{Nihongo|'''grimoire'''|{{Katakana|魔導書|グリモワール}}|Gurimowāru}} is |
+ | A {{Nihongo|'''grimoire'''|{{Katakana|魔導書|グリモワール}}|Gurimowāru}} is a book that allow their users to cast specific spells that are far in advance of their own natural [[Mana|magical abilities]]. It is one of the primary sources of power for the [[Magic Knights]] and other mages. |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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− | Grimoires are magical items that greatly enhance the user's ability to use [[Mana|magic]]. |
+ | Grimoires are magical items that greatly enhance the user's ability to use [[Mana|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.{{Ref|ch=7|p=15|ep=9}}{{Ref|ch=45|p=13|ep=33}}{{Ref|ch=99|p=17-19|ep=64}} |
+ | When in use, a grimoire levitates either in front of or beside 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 grimoires are connected to their owners, mages cannot use another's grimoire,{{Ref|ch=1|p=32|ep=1}}{{Ref|name=c148p17}} and grimoires dissolve as their owners die.{{Ref|ch=9|p=12|ep=10}}{{Ref|ch=33|p=3-4|ep=25}}{{Ref|ch=147|p=5|ep=94}} Five-leaf clover grimoires are the known exceptions. Known as {{Nihongo|Grimoires 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}} these former four-leaf clover grimoires are corrupted by their owners' deep despair and hatred, and become connected to [[devil]]s, which use the books to manifest their true powers.{{Ref|ch=198|p=4-7|ep=115}} |
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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|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}} |
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+ | [[File:15-year-olds receive their grimoire.png|thumb|left|Mages receiving their grimoires]] |
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+ | Before being claimed by their rightful owners, grimoires are stored in Grimoire Towers, special libraries scattered around the kingdoms. Once a person has turned 15 years old, they can attend the annual [[Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony]] in March in order to receive their grimoire.{{Ref|ch=1|p=18|ep=1}}{{Ref|ch=148|p=2|ep=95}}{{Ref|name=c148p17}} A mage who misses the ceremony after their fifteenth birthday can travel to any Grimoire Tower and receive their grimoire individually at any time.{{Ref|ch=148|p=17|ep=95}} |
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⚫ | 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=128}}{{Ref|ch=229|p=13|ep=}} |
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+ | In the case of the Clover Kingdom, a grimoire with a three-leaf clover is common, while a grimoire with 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 Grimoires=== |
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+ | 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 develops a fifth leaf.{{Ref|ch=198|p=4-5|ep=115}} |
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+ | These five-leaf clover grimoires can be taken and possessed by [[devil]]s, who use the books to manifest their true powers.{{Ref|ch=198|p=4-7|ep=115}} |
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+ | 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}} |
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⚫ | Grimoires of mages from the [[Clover Kingdom|Clover]], [[Diamond Kingdom|Diamond]], |
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==Known Grimoires== |
==Known Grimoires== |
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|[[File:David grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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|[[File:Digit grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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|[[Forte Gris]] |
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|[[Crimson Lion]] |
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+ | |[[File:Foyal grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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+ | |[[Mist Magic]]<br />[[Creation Magic]] |
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+ | |[[Foyal Migusteau]] |
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+ | |[[Spade Kingdom]] |
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+ | |[[File:Gaderois grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
+ | |[[Stone Magic]] |
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+ | |[[Gaderois Godroc]] |
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+ | |[[Spade Kingdom]] |
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+ | |[[File:Gadjah grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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|[[Lightning Magic]] |
|[[Lightning Magic]] |
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|[[Heart Kingdom]] |
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|[[File:Lolopechka grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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|[[Water Magic]]<br />[[Spirit Magic]] |
|[[Water Magic]]<br />[[Spirit Magic]] |
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|[[File:Ralph grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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|[[Fire Magic]] |
|[[Fire Magic]] |
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|[[Spade Kingdom]] |
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|[[File:Revchi grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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|[[Chain Magic]]<br />[[Creation Magic]] |
|[[Chain Magic]]<br />[[Creation Magic]] |
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|[[Vanessa Enoteca]] |
|[[Vanessa Enoteca]] |
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|[[Black Bull]] |
|[[Black Bull]] |
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+ | |[[Vanica]] |
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|[[File:Vetto's grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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|[[Yuno]] |
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|[[Golden Dawn]] |
|[[Golden Dawn]] |
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+ | |[[File:Patolli dark grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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|[[Zarick]] |
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|[[Eye of the Midnight Sun]] |
|[[Eye of the Midnight Sun]] |
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+ | |[[File:Zenon grimoire.png|180x180px]] |
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+ | |[[Bone Magic]] |
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+ | |[[Zenon Zogratis]] |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*The [[Wikipedia:Grimoire|grimoire]] term and concept come from real-world instructional textbooks on magic. |
*The [[Wikipedia:Grimoire|grimoire]] term and concept come from real-world instructional textbooks on magic. |
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− | *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 |
+ | *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]].{{Ref|ch=1|p=46-48|ep=1}} |
− | **Faith, hope, love are the [[Wikipedia:Theological virtues|three theological virtues of Christianity]]. |
+ | **Faith, hope, and love are the [[Wikipedia:Theological virtues|three theological virtues of Christianity]]. |
**The three-leaf clover symbolism is similar to the [[Wikipedia:Saint Patrick#Patrick uses shamrock in an illustrative parable|legend of St. Patrick]] using a shamrock to illustrate the [[Wikipedia:Trinity|Christian Holy Trinity]]. |
**The three-leaf clover symbolism is similar to the [[Wikipedia:Saint Patrick#Patrick uses shamrock in an illustrative parable|legend of St. Patrick]] using a shamrock to illustrate the [[Wikipedia:Trinity|Christian Holy Trinity]]. |
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− | **According to superstition, [[Wikipedia:Four-leaf clover|four-leaf clovers]] are considered good luck |
+ | **According to superstition, [[Wikipedia:Four-leaf clover|four-leaf clovers]] are considered good luck. |
==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 17:28, 2 April 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 either in front of or beside 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]
Before being claimed by their rightful owners, grimoires are stored in Grimoire Towers, special libraries scattered around the kingdoms. Once a person has turned 15 years old, they can attend the annual Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony in March in order to receive their grimoire.[9][10][5] A mage who misses the ceremony after their fifteenth birthday can travel to any Grimoire Tower and receive their grimoire individually at any time.[11]
Grimoires of mages from the Clover, Diamond, Heart, and Spade Kingdoms have clover, diamond, heart, and spade insignias, respectively, on their front covers.[12][13][14][15]
In the case of the Clover Kingdom, a grimoire with a three-leaf clover is common, while a grimoire with 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 Grimoires
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 and possessed by devils, who use the books to manifest their true powers.[18]
Unlike ordinary grimoires, a five-leaf clover grimoire does not disintegrate upon its owner's death.[19] 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.[20]
- 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 148 (p. 17) 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 and Anime — Chapter 225 (p. 13) and Episode 128.
- ↑ 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.