Ancient Archive

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Ancient Archive
Kanji	エンシェント アーカイブ
Information
Type	Holder Magic
Users	Mathilda Barbatron

Ancient Archive (エンシェント アーカイブ, Enshento Ākaibu) is a Holder Magic used primarily by Mathilda Barbatron. Despite sounding similar to Archive, Ancient Archive is quite a different Magic altogether and operates in a completely different manner. The name stems from the archaic-looking mediums of this Magic, which are scrolls, and the fact that the spells used against this Magic is essentially archived. Using a wide variety of scrolls to seal away spells to be reused on a later occasion, it is quite useful against other Mages, particularly Caster Mages.

Description

In order to properly utilize this specific kind of Magic, there are several requirements that have to be in place. The first requirement, is a large amount of scrolls. In the case of a single spell, one will usually suffice. The second is the skill to place Eternano into objects and specfically, these scrolls. The final requirement includes writing the name of the spell one intends to seal inside the scroll before sealing it shut. For an experienced Mage, fulfilling the two former is fairly easy. It is actually the third requirement which is the most difficult one to fulfill. Writing esoteric symbols in rapid succession is not a Mage's skill per se, hence why most Mages fail at mastering this spell. This also explains why this Magic is considered rare; many know of its existence, but are simply too slow writers to even consider using Ancient Archive. When this Magic is employed in practice, which is done in rapid succession, the user brings out an unused scroll, channels Eternano into it and seals it shut by compressing Magic into the end of the scroll. The scroll is now prepared to absorb an incoming spell. However, since it is still blank inside, it cannot be used in combat. It needs to absorb a certain spell in order to be useable. And for the spells to be stored inside the scroll, the spell's name needs to be written inside the scroll. This essentially means that the caster may never use this against an unseen spell. However, any spell repeatedly used will essentially be neutralized against a powerful user of Ancient Archive. Slayer Magic which relies on a few powerful spells, as an example, will have a difficult time coping with the sheer versatility of Ancient Archive. However, since the user only unleashes the spells, not controls them, they are at a disadvantage when it comes to raw power. However, it should also be noted that this particular Magic is not capable of sealing all kinds of Magic. Body Magic, such as Take Over and Keratin Body, cannot be archived in the scrolls as that would require sealing the caster away as well; a feat which the scrolls are incapable of achieving. In addition, the Black Arts are also considered to be superior to this kind of Magic and are therefore off-limits. But strangely, it appears as if Curses are fair game and can still be subjected to sealing due to their similar structure to regular Magic. 

The final step of the sealing process when activated.

Despite the apparent disadvantage in terms of power and the ability to properly control the spells, the sheer versatility this Magic offers is not to be overlooked. Its capacities allow it to seal away virtually any spells cast in the direction of the user with ease. However, the process is far more intricate than it seems. Despite the speed and precision of Mages who utilize this Magic as their primary means of combat, it is difficult for inexperienced users to even dream of using Ancient Archive against skilled Mages. The process of utilizing the spell forces the user to unseal the scroll, write the name of the spell directed towards one, then apply Eternano into the scroll, which causes the letters to glow blue momentarily and finally absorb the spell into the scroll. Soon thereafter, the user will have to seal the scroll shut again with their Eternano. By removing the seal of the scroll and unfolding it, the user will unleash the spell stores inside. Afterwards, the scroll will once more be blank; ready to be used over again. However, some of the scrolls may actually contain the spells permanently, but there are several requirements existing in this case. For starters, the spell sealed cannot consume too much magical power from the user. Thus, this is quite relative to user. Some are only capable of sealing spells of extremely low power, while others are capable of sealing spells with moderately high firepower. The second requirement is that the user needs to seal the scroll with a special seal. Altering the flow of the Eternano, the user will produce a wax-like seal with the symbols 特別 (Tokubetsu, lit. Special). This is the seal indicating a permanently useable spell. Finally, the user needs to make sure to seal the scroll with the same Eternano flow after using it. If not, the scroll will still be useable one more time, but only once, as the seal turns into a regular seal again. If the process is executed correctly, the scroll will sport a permanent usage. It should also be noted that some users have a difficult time distinguishing the scrolls from each other. But once a spell is sealed inside a scroll, the exterior of the scroll will change its color to match the color the user associates with the kind of Magic that the spell belongs to. Traditionally, a Fire Magic spell would be red in terms of color, while a Water Magic spell would be aqua.

Despite this, however, the scrolls may still be destroyed by powerful Magic, such as fire. Because the scrolls are vulnerable to any common damage, this Magic is usually utilized in tandem with Requip in order to properly store them and keep them out of harm's way. In addition, the dimensions provided by Requip keep the scrolls stored safely as well. Since an experienced user will accumulate quite a few scrolls during the course of their lifetime, storing them in a pocket dimension will free up a lot of space in one's living quarters. However, this does not usually not make the scrolls resistant to damage. It is therefore common to cast protective charms on the mediums to make them resistant to other kinds of Magic. It should also be noted that a skilled caster of this Magic would be able to combine different scrolls to invent new spells similar to Unison Raid. However, since the caster is alone, less Magic is required to combine. In fact, one may regard advanced Ancient Archive spells as some sort of Magic chemistry. Some spells compliment each other to create new and more powerful ones, while other combinations are disastrous and potentially lethal for the caster. With even basic elements, powerful combinations can be employed to overwhelm powerful opponents. Because the caster of Ancient Archive may use virtually any spell available, this section will detail the known copied spells and the advanced combinations employed by some users. In fact, the Caster may create impromptu combinations during combat by summoning multiple scrolls and combining their Magic. But seeing as certain combinations consist of incompatible Magic, it is often risky to use combinations in combat without trying them out on beforehand. 

Mathilda's Basic Spells:

Replication: Pristine Fire (複製：プリスティンファイア, Fukusei: Purisutin Faia): A spell Mathilda stored during combat with a mysterious Fire Mage. While this spell is initially regarded as weak by many, it is quite useful for Mathilda as it can be effectively combined with other spells to become more powerful. Despite having a simple nature and appearance, few doubt that this Fire Magic spell is a basic kind of Magic upon witnessing its true powers. When she initially observed the Mage use this spell against her, Mathilda noticed that he appeared to initiate the spell by bringing his arms up in the air above his head. The man then proceeded to move both his arms clockwise in a circle as he stated the name of this spell. As he kept the rotating motion intact, sparks started to fly before a full circle of flame formed above the man's head. Keeping the motion intact, the flame eventually started to speed up and duplicated; forming two separate rings of yellowish fire. Now prepared to hurl the flame at his enemy, all the Mage needed to do was stopping the motion altogether in the direction which he intended to strike. To the best of Mathilda's knowledge, the rings could be fired separately, as well as in tandem with each other. As long as one ring of fire remained above the caster's head, the second could apparently be produced. But if both were fired, the spell had to be cast again. When the ring travels towards the target, it appears as if it can both expand and contract at the whim of the caster. When Mathilda unleashes this spell, both the circles are intact and travel towards the designated target intertwined.

Replication: Evil Metal Wheel (複製：エビルメタルホイール, Fukusei: Ebiru Metaru Hoīru): A spell stored by Mathilda during combat with a mysterious Metal Mage. Deemed to be one of the quickest spells of said Mage's arsenal, it initially took Mathilda aback before she managed to counter it and after witnessing it a second time, seal it away. The caster appeared to place her hands along the sides of her body before swinging them backwards. Bending els will rapidly multiply into more than a dozen. And as they hit obstacles, the wheeltheir arms quite far back, the caster held their palms horizontally. Stating the name of the spell, the Mage materialized several pale blue metal wheels in her hands. Similar in design to the Buddhist symbol of dharmacakra without the eight legs, quite a few would be familiar with the appearance of these tiny wheels. The Mage then proceeded to leap forwards and made a forwards throwing motion with her hands. As the two wheels were now unleashed, they would start moving in the direction the caster threw them in. Initially small enough to fit in the palms of a woman, the wheels started to grow in size as they hit the ground. Becoming the size of motorcycles rapidly, they are now dangerous obstacles that could potentially run over a target at high speeds. However, the true threat does not lie in their speed and size. Whenever the wheels crash into obstacles, they multiply. One of the wheels bounce back, while the new wheel will head in another direction. If not stopped, the whes also grow in size. Many of the wheels will swiftly become the size of car-wheels if not stopped in time. But if the wheels are stopped in their tracks, they will burst into many sharp, metal fragments which may damage the individual who stopped the wheel.

Replication: Burning Black (複製：バーニング ブラック, Fukusei: Bāningu Burakku): A spell which despite its name, was used by a Darkness Mage prior to being sealed by Mathilda. When cast, Mathilda noted that this spell could be cast in a relatively simple manner. The caster initiated the spell by placing his left hand in front of his chest with the palm faced upwards. He then proceeded to place his left hand above the right, with his left palm facing the right. Curling the fingertips in order to make them seem reminiscent of claws, a ball of swirling dark energy surrounded by a green hue would appear in the space between the hands. Stating the name of the spell, the Mage then shifted the position of his hands so both palms touch on the bottom, the Mage then proceeded to push the swirling ball of torrential energy towards his intended target. As the ball starts to travel, its appearance changes drastically. Now becoming a massive beam of dark energy still surrounded by a green hue, it becomes far wider in size than it used to be as a ball. Travelling at high speeds, it is only a matter of seconds before it reaches its intended target. The beam will not stop until it crashes into a mass similar to its own size or stopped by a force with equal or higher power. Upon striking such a force, the energy of the beam will be drawn towards the center of the blast and then proceed to implode. As the blast implodes, it will scatter residue energy in the surrounding area. While it is true that the beam of Burning Black is dangerous, the most lethal aspect of this spell is the residue energy which the spell leaves behind once the energy implodes. This energy has properties similar to flames, hence the name Burning Black. These greenish black flames cannot be put out by normal means and will remain for at least ten minutes, or until the caster is rendered unconscious. However, they leave no burn marks on the area which they attacked and will instead attack the nerve system of the living beings they latch on to; effectively able to render a target incapable of moving by overwhelming them with pain. When Mathilda uses this spell, it is released abruptly from the scroll and will then function similarly to how it was used by its original caster.

Replication: Mirror Shot (複製：ミラーショット, Fukusei: Mirāshotto): A mysterious Water Mage was the initial caster of this spell and it has since been copied and stored by Mathilda. When it was cast, Mathilda noted that it was apparently rather simple in nature. The Mage placed his palms in front of himself with spread fingers and stated the name of the spell. When he was finished stating the name of the spell, a translucent, rectangular wall of considerable size would appear in front of the Mage. Large enough to cover a small wall, the wall would then become completely invisible to the naked eye. Even though it is invisible, the wall remains intact and stationary, even if a living being moves through it, since the wall consists of water. Since the wall does not move in tandem with the user, it is best used when in a defensive position, as it can only enhance one's own defense, not one's offence. Despite the fact that the wall of water seemingly does nothing when struck by a physical attack, it will immediately respond when struck by a spell, regardless of the nature of said spell. When it is struck, the wall will illuminate and become visible once more. Absorbing the spell, the wall will contain all the Eternano of any spells of moderate to large sizes without fail. Spells of massive sizes, such as Etherion, will be too much for the wall to handle. If the spell somehow involves the caster making physical contact with the wall, the wall will repel the user into the air. When it has finished absorbing the Eternano, the wall will become invisible for a few seconds before it once more will illuminate and release strange masses of water shaped like arrowheads. Travelling at high speeds, the arrowheads will usually strike the unsuspecting target with ease. Designed to drill through flesh, a single arrowhead is about the size of a grown man's fist and possesses considerable firepower because of the speed they're fired at. Their energy consists of the Eternano which was stored inside the spell used by an opposing force, but they still consist of water, regardless of the absorbed spell's nature. When around twenty arrowheads have been released, the wall will promptly disappear. Mathilda's sealed version of this spell has the potential of being quite different from the regular version, as the shape of the wall is dependent on how the scroll curves. If the scroll is straight, however, the wall will be identical to the original spell.

Replication: Fetal Movement (複製：胎動, Fukusei: Taidō): A spell which Mathilda sealed during combat with the sage with a wicked heart. It is said to be one of the main sources for offense of said sage. When she executed it, Mathilda noted that the woman raises her hands up and holds them out in front of her chest, forms a circle with her hands by pressing her opposing fingers together. It requires no concentration, merely the rough movements in order to execute it properly. After she finishes stating the name of the spell, an electric orb forms in her hands. It is no bigger than a marble, but as it floats out from her pseudo-grasp, it will expand and become about as large as a human head. The outer layer of the orb is a hint of dark blue, though this is a result of the magical power applied to the outer layer. The insides of the orb are almost pure white, but still with a hint of blue. Crackling electrical energy is occasionally seen surrounding the orbs. This process of creating orbs is rapid and she creates up to fifteen orbs while she is at it. Like most of her Lightning Magic techniques, the orbs are regarded as slow. However, because they are many and home the targets when they move around; making them difficult to avoid. Upon contact with the target, the orbs pop and release crackling energy through it. Once a single orb hits, it is almost guaranteed that all of them will, as a result of the paralyzing electricity. This spell received its quite bizarre name from the way pattern of the attack, as sage found the spell to be reminiscent of the movement of a fetus inside a woman. But since Mathilda has merely sealed the attack into a scroll with permanent usage, she is not required to execute this spell with the same precision as the hermit. Opening her scroll, a dozen crackling orbs of electricity will be released in the direction of the target. Having the advantage of being capable of producing many orbs instantaneously instead of producing many over time, this variation also has the disadvantage of being unable to produce many orbs continuously. 

Replication: Inverted Lotus (複製：反転蓮, Fukusei: Hanten Hasu): Despite having a name inspired by a flower, Inverted Lotus is an Earth Magic spell. Used by a mysterious Mage, Mathilda has since copied this spell. The Mage initiated this spell through rather simple means, as it is a rather basic spell. Bowing down to the ground, the caster gently patted the ground with both her palms. Rising up abruptly, the caster stated the name of the spell and stomped on the spot which she had touched with her right foot. As soon as she had finished this gesture, she immediately stepped back in order to not be harmed by the spell. The Caster is then required to do virtually nothing. Tremors would affect the nearby area and often cause unprepared individuals to lose footing. Soon after, the surface near the afflicted area, and therefore also near the caster, will start to crack. A few seconds after the earth has started to crack, a small, rectangular monolith will burst through the surface. Seemingly useless, the monolith will too start to crack after a few seconds have passed. As it splits in two, a long, vine-like structure of rock will protrude through the middle of the monolith and start chasing down the target(s) of the caster. Quite fast and agile for consisting of minerals, the vine will continue chasing down its target regardless of whether they attack it or not. If damaged enough, the vine will not cease chasing down the target, but merely split in two; rendering the escape even more difficult. As it comes close to the target and prepares to snatch it, the vine will grow a flower-like structure, similar to a lotus, and enclose itself around the target; rendering it virtually helpless. If destroyed, this structure will just rebuild itself until the monolith is destroyed or the caster rendered unconscious. Since Mathilda's version doesn't require preparation, the monolith will just fall out of the scroll and promptly hit the ground; prepared to hunt down the designated target.

Replication: Dancing Ice Crystals (複製：舞氷晶, Fukusei: Buhyōshō):

Replication: Landrel's Poison(複製：ランドレルの毒, Fukusei: Randoreru no Doku):

Mathilda's Advanced Spells:

Advanced Replication: Blank Moon (高度な複製：空白月, Kōdona Fukusei: Kūhaku Tsuki):

Advanced Replication: Philosopher's Stone (高度な複製：賢者の石, Kōdona Fukusei: Kenja no Ishi): Unlike the other advanced spells employed by Mathilda, Philosopher's Stone was not created by her, but rather by her own mother. It has since, through with much difficulty, been copied by Mathilda. Regarded as one of the most powerful spells in her mother's repertoire, Mathilda has managed to master a less potent variation.

Advanced Replication: Unstable Flare (高度な複製：不安定な発炎筒, Kōdona Fukusei: Fuanteina Hatsuentō):

Advanced Replication: Brilliant Vajra (高度な複製：華麗金剛杵, Kōdona Fukusei: Karei Kongōsho):

Advanced Replication:  Falling Flower Viewing (落下花見, Rakka Hanami):

Remembrance: Evening Primrose (追悼：マツヨイグサ, Tsuitō: Matsuyoigusa):

Trivia

• Many of Mathilda's basic spells have name written in Katakana, while most of the advanced spells are written in Kanji. This can be explained in a rather simple manner. The basic spells retain the original names which the casters gave them, some of them possessing Katakana-themed spells, while the advanced spells are created by Mathilda herself, who possesses Kanji-themed spells.