Cardverse AU! setted in an alternate universe of Free! series which the characters are either the King, Queen, Jack or Ace of the respective kingdoms of Spades, Clubs, Hearts and Diamonds. Here's the basic information of this AU.
Ranks
For each countries, there are 13 important ranks that rule the country itself. The King, Queen, Jack and Ace are the most powerful ranks among them all. These ranks are selected through markings on the dominant hands. Here are roles of the 4 important ranks:
-King: the leader of the country, who hold the power of each country's power instrument. They are responsible for the fate of the country's wealth and prosperity.
-Queen: the protector of the country, who protects each country's power gem. They have magical powers and the King's main supporter.
-Jack: the messenger of the country and the private investigators for the King. They are agile and cunning with good observational and negotiation skills. They are free to cross borders of countries and permitted to meet the Kings and Queens of the countries. They resemble the ministers of foreign relations.
-Ace: the prime minister of the country and the leader of other 9 ministers. They are also strategists of war and advisors to the King. Their intelligence is the key to provide help for the King to rule the country.
-2 to 10: subordinates of Ace. Their roles differ according to each country. They are like the ministers working under the Prime Minister.
(Side note: King and Queen are merely ranks, they are not affiliated with marriage)
Title
Anyone who are titled are nobles of the country.
-Count/Countess: such titles are given to people who are ranked as Jack/Ace/2-10. They usually use courtesy title like Lord/Lady. However, they cannot pass their title to their heir.
-Duke/Duchess: such titles are given to parents/guardian of the King or Queen. Not applicable for any relatives. Their title would be taken away once the King or Queen is dead.
-Prince/Princess: such titles are given to siblings or children of the King or Queen. They are not as the potential heirs of the throne, but serve in a court as an officer. Their title would be taken away once the King or Queen is dead.
-Baron/Baroness: this title is only given by the King to any civilian who is outstanding. This is the only title which they can pass to their legacy, but the King only provide this title to a certain individual in a year.
Joker
Jokers is an organisation with skilled assassins who kill people with ranks. Jacks sometime would travel to gather information and hunt them down. Their motif and location remain unknown.
Countries
The countries range from Clubs, Spades, Hearts and Diamonds. Each countries has different characteristics.
-Clubs: The largest country. The country is highly dependent on primary sector jobs like farming, fishing and plantations. However, they are the happiest country. The country power instrument is the Club staff and the power gem is Emerald.
-Spades: Military-based country and third largest. The country trains the best warriors and they offer training for other countries' army. It has a friendly association with the country of Hearts. Recently they went through an uprising against the previous king, which the country is under rehabilitation. The country power instrument is the Spades sword and the power gem is Sapphire.
-Hearts: The highest population density and has the second largest landmass. The country is famous for their artistic talent like drawing, dancing, singing, and more , but it is also where the most crime is convicted. Thus, it is splited into the bright side and the dark side. The country power instrument is the Heart shield and the power gem is Ruby.
-Diamonds: The richest and the smallest country. It is made up of streams and rivers. Their people value education and they had an enormous library in the city centre. They wear masks to determine their statuses. The country power instrument is the Diamond mirror and the power gem is Yellow Diamond.
Power instrument and gem
-Power instrument is the symbol of a country. Each King wields their respective instruments to show their dedication of regin and the source of their power.
-Power gem is the soul of a country. Each Queen are designed to protect their respective countries' gem.
Here is the list of the rank and country for each characters of Free!
Clubs
King: Makoto
Queen: Haru
Jack: Nagisa
Ace: Rei
Spades
King: Sousuke
Queen: Rin
Jack: Momo
Ace: Ai
Hearts
King: Seijuro
Queen: Chigusa
Jack: Kisumi
Ace: Gou
Diamonds
King: Natsuya
Queen: Nao
Jack: Asahi
Ace: Ikuya
And may you all have fun in this AU.
