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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}} |
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}} |
+ | These five-leaf clover grimoires can be taken and possessed by [[devil]]s, who use the books to manifest their true powers, with [[Asta]] as an exception.{{Ref|ch=198|p=4-7|ep=115}} It is currently unknown how a mage can be granted a five-leaf clover grimoire aside from being connected to a devil. |
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}} |
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}} |
Revision as of 22:43, 22 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]
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 own 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, with Asta as an exception.[18] It is currently unknown how a mage can be granted a five-leaf clover grimoire aside from being connected to a devil.
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 — 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.