Tarocco (タロッコ, Tarokko), Italian for "tarot", is a card deck possessing mysterious powers. It was created centuries ago by Vir Ingeniosus, Ash's ancestor, until it ended up in Mondo's possession. The current keeper of the cards is Sumire.
Overview[]
The Tarocco is unique in this aspect that each card holds a consciousness. This consciousness differs depending on the card — some are friendly and helpful to their contractors, while others have nasty personalities that devastate their hosts. However, Tarocco is also a physical card deck whose powers were once sealed. This seal was at some point broken by Mondo, which released its powers and allowed people to contract the cards.
Forming a contract with Tarocco is a necessary condition to join the Arcana Famiglia; it can be inborn or forced at a later age. The contract is formed by spilling blood on the cards, who choose their contractors based on their compatibility. Aside from obtaining special powers, the contractors also gain enhanced physicality[1]. The only way to break the contract is the contractor's death.
Tarocco is divided into two sections called Arcana:
Major Arcana Tarocco
- Major Arcana refers to the cards 0-21. Their existence relies on the emotional strength of the host. The cards that aren't contracted survive by receiving power from the host of the World Arcana, Mondo[2]. The contractors achieve special Arcana powers and marks on their body, called Stigmata.
- Minor Arcana refers to the cards 22-78. They fall under the four suits or divisions — Swords, Wands, Cups, and Coins. Each suit has 14 cards — ten numbered cards (from Ace to 10) and four court cards (Page, Knight, Queen and King). Their contractors possess powers of their own, but these are weaker than Major Arcana powers[3]. They also do not have Stigmatas.
References[]
- ↑ Arcana Famiglia -Festa Regalo!-
- ↑ manga, chapter 1, page 3
- ↑ Arcana Famiglia -La storia della Arcana Famiglia- (game)