Characters Introduction
Five Force Knights 五力之将: A curse that binds the five most powerful magical families together. The Knights consists of 'Amethyst', 'Emerald', 'Azure', 'Ruby' and 'Topaz'. The Knights were the most powerful beings in the world of magic and were invincible. However, the leader of the knights bears the most part of the curse. The curse was passed on from generations. The Five Force Knights held the role of being the judge of the Clow, they determine one's strength from a challenge from the weakest of the knight to the strongest. Knights were divided into classes, 'Pawns', 'Rook', 'Bishop', 'Knights', 'Queen' and 'King'. The 'Knights' level was the highest level that a Five Force Knight could achieve. A Dark Master held control over the Five Force Knights and possessed the powers of theirs. Being in the 'King' level, the Dark Master was the most superior in the world.
Higurashi Ayashi/Kudo Yuuri 日暮綾紫/工藤優理, 16: The 'Amethyst' knight, leader of the Five Force. Ayashi is also the ruler of the night, known as 'Mistress of the Night' or 'Princess of Darkness' in this story. She controlled the element of 'Wind'. Ayashi possessed the highest amount of magic among the generation of the Leader of the Five Force Knight. Ayashi's true powers were however unknown to the others. She could defeat all enemies except for her lord, within the range of 20% of her powers. She is within the level of the 'Knight' and the 'Queen' in the ranking. Ayashi had a quiet personality since young, she was known as emotionless by her family. Ayashi kept her feelings and emotions deep in her heart, except towards Amamiya Akito, Ichihara Yuuko and later Mizuki Kai. Ayashi was abandon by he prestigious Higurashi family as she was regarded as an 'unfeeling object that would bestow misfortune for the family' by her grandmother, Higurashi Izayoi. She was often was not given any attention. Ayashi was physically and mentally abused by her parents and grandmother since young. They regarded Ayashi as 'useless' or 'pathetic' and neglected her feelings time to time. Ayashi receives harsh trainings from Izayoi and was locked up in a dark room; Ayashi was also chained by her legs and hands to prevent her from escaping by using her powers. Ayashi regained her freedom when she was ten, as her family found no use of keeping her. She was later taken in by Ichihara Yuuko and met Amamiya Akito. Ayashi regarded Yuuko as an elder sister; she had some romantic interests towards Akito. Ayashi only displayed her feelings through her amethyst eyes. Ayashi remained cold towards the others. Despite the having the others to care for her, she still desired love from her family. She was regarded beautiful, talented and gentle by Kai. However, Mizuki Azukiya pointed her as cunning and ruthless. Ayashi achieved attention by her physical appearance and her academic results and physical activities. Her powers and magical talents were not disregarded; everyone held respect and fears towards her. Later, it was made known that Mizuki Kai had fallen for her. She was touched by the pure love that Kai had for her. Who will she be with in the end, is it Kai or Akito? Ayashi was later adopted by the Kudo family after she had lost her memories, which was served as the price for her freedom. She later adopted a new name 'Kudo Yuuri' from Edogawa Conan (Kudo Shinichi) and Kudo Yuusaku. 'Yuuri' basically meant 'the best deduction', this name was chosen to symbolize Ayashi's intelligence.
Mizuki Kai 観月可威 16: The 'Azure' knight of the Five Force. Kai held controlled over the power of 'Rain' (Water) of the five force. Kai had potential as a knight. He was the third in ranking among the knights. He is within the level of a 'Bishop' and 'Knight' in ranking. Kai and Ayashi shared a mystical bond, his love for Ayashi unlocked the power of the curse and caused great destruction which changed his life forever. Kai was naïve by his nature, Ayashi, Akito and Ayaski were the only one that he trusted with his secrets. Kai held great powers within him. Kai believed in miracles and illusions were one of his strengths. Having a pure heart, Kai was able to see through all illusion magic. Kai held deep respect for Ayashi and Akito for their powers and mind. He later fell in love with Ayashi, but never knew that a great obstacle had been set between them in the future.
Amamiya Akito 天宮秋と, 16: The 'Emerald' knight of the five force. Akito held control of the fire element. Akito was second in ranking for the five force knights, he was in 'Knight' among the level ranking. Akito was had cold personality on his outer appearance and warm in his inner. Akito and Ayashi had similar personality. Akito only trusts Ayashi, as both of them share the same fate and destiny. The curse of the Five Force Knight form a bond between the knights. Unlike the others, Akito and Ayashi held a deeper bond between them. Akito held great affections towards Ayashi, and swore to protect her by all means. Akito was ruthless towards the others as long as it involves Ayashi. Like Ayashi, Akito was regarded as 'the curse one' from his family. Akito kept his emotions locked and refused to show his weakness and heart towards anyone else. Akito was mastered in swords as one of his special abilities, thus he was also known as the deadly 'Prince of Swords' within the magic realm. Akito was good in both academic and physical. He was also a keen observer, was able to read one's mind. Despite his cold exterior, every female in the school respected and adore him.
Amamiya Ayaski 天宮直秋, 16: Younger brother of Amamiya Akito. Ayaski was cheerful and naïve, unlike Akito he did not possess any magical talents. Ayaski was admired by most of the females within the school for his brave and gentle personality. He was disregarded by his family members sometimes as Akito was one of the knights. Regardless of his talkative character, Ayaski was able to keep secrets in his heart. Both Akito and Ayaski were good in their academic result and physical activities. Ayaski would always try his best to help Kai, Akito and Ayashi.
Higurashi Ayume 日暮あ夢, 15: Younger sister of Ayashi. Ayume possessed no magical talents, she was regarded as the only child in the family as her elder sister's presence was not known by her. Ayume was romantically interested in Kai. Despite of her warm personality, she had great jealousy in her heart as Ayashi was better than her. She was pampered since young, Izayoi held likeness in her heart towards Ayume. Izayoi allowed a portion of her powers to be transmitted to Ayume as she desired powers when she came known that Kai was one of the five force. Ayume held no respect towards Ayashi, she too thought that Ayashi was 'useless', she wanted to win Ayashi in all aspects. She also desired to become the leader of the Five Force Knight.
Nakuru Akizuki 奈クル秋月, 16: The 'Ruby' knight of the Five Force. Akizuki held the power of the 'thunder'. Akizuki was mature and her parents were killed in an accident. She was cheerful and was willing to help the others. Akizuki's skills and powers were in the range of the 'Bishop and 'Knight'. Ayashi was her superior, she held great respect towards her. Akizuki performed well in physically but not academically. Akizuki later developed feelings towards Ayaski.
Kurata Yuki 倉田優希, 14: The 'Topaz' knight of the five force. Being the youngest, Yuki was pampered by Ayashi. Yuki treated Ayashi as her own sister. Yuki's parents were being murdered by the Dark Master when she was young, which information was revealed in the later part of the story. Like the others, Yuki held deep respect towards Ayashi, and would not tolerate anyone insulting Ayashi in front of her. Ayashi was the dearest to Yuki after the death of her family. To her, Ayashi was neither an 'ruthless' nor 'emotionless' girl, instead she was a like a family member to Yuki, Ayashi displayed her kindness and love for Yuki. Ayashi explained that Yuki's attachment towards her was caused by the bond of the Five Force.
Moonstone 月石: Moonstone was Ayashi's familiar, she was created by Ayashi's power and relied on it to sustain its life. Regardless of its cute appearance, Moonstone's true power and abilities were unknown. Ayashi was an honorable mistress towards Moonstone, it also admired Ayashi's power and talent. Moonstone was the only one that could understand Ayashi's true feelings, even Ayashi held an expressionless look on her face. Moonstone was also concerned of Ayashi's well-beings, it will also give some advice to Ayashi. Moonstone was proved to be intelligent even as it was only an illusion creature.
Cerberus 可兽贝洛斯: The sun guardian of the Clow cards. Cerberus was nicknamed 'Kero' by Mizuki Kai. Cerberus now took form of a bear-liked stuffed toy, however it held a beast form. Cerberus true power were now sealed as the clow cards were scattered by Kai. Cerberus was first created by the 'Amethyst' knight in the past generations, Higurashi Isuzu. Cerberus had served many mistress and masters in the past. When the Leader of the Five Force Knights had passed on, Cerberus would once again be sealed into the Clow and awaits its next master or mistress to unseal him. Cerberus's memories concerning Ayashi were now sealed by Ayashi. Cerberus was loyal to its mistress and master.
Higurashi Izayoi 日暮十六夜, 52: Makino Izayoi was her maiden name. Izayoi was one of the powerful sorceress in the world. Izayoi was married to Higurashi Shougo. Izayoi disliked Ayashi, she believed that a Five Force Knight would bring misfortune towards their family. She kept Ayashi away from everyone else. Despite of hearing Ayashi's constant cries and pleas, she was not bothered about it. Unlike her cold and ruthless attitude towards Ayashi, Izayoi was warm and gentle towards Ayume. She conducted harsh trainings for Ayashi and was ruthless, Ayashi receives severe punishment from her if she did not meet her expectations. Ayashi held a constant fear towards her.
Higurashi Satuski 日暮紗月, 34: Mother of Ayashi and Ayume. She is a loving mother towards the others except Ayashi as she had abandon Ayashi since young and she did not provide any love and care towards Ayashi and regarded her as a piece of thorn in her flesh. Parents of the Five Force Knight would either reject their children or be over-protective of them. Satsuki did not want Ayashi, and thought of her as an 'object' that will bring misfortune. She often neglected Ayashi and did not provide her with any attention, even after Ayume's birth. She placed Ayashi under Izayoi's care despite knowing the outcome.
Higurashi Tsuyoshi 日暮剛, 36: Father of Ayashi and Ayume. Just like the others Tsuyoshi held great dislike for Ayashi. He regarded Ayashi as the greatest shame in his life. Tsuyoshi held a great position in the magical realm. He was feared by the others.
Higurashi Isuzu (deceased) 日暮依鈴: First generation of the Five Force Knight, the 'Amethyst' knight. Isuzu was known for her powers. Isuzu and Mizuki Matsuya were romantically interested. One day, Isuzu realized that Matsuya was betrothed to another girl. A curse was set upon them to bind their hatred towards each other for generations.
Mizuki Azukiya 観月月夜, 54: Mizuki Kai's wise grandfather. Mizuki Azukiya held great authority in the Mizuki clan. Kai was his precious grandson, he was proud of Kai for his doings. Azukiya was also protective of Kai, afraid that he would fell into the trap of the other knights. Azukiya held deep hatred towards the Higurashi family, to his opinion he felt that the Higurashis were cunning and ruthless. His opinion towards the Higurashis did change a little after he met Ayashi. Azukiya was fond of Ayashi, but after he learnt that Ayashi was a Higurashi and the 'Amethyst' knight, he kept those words to his own. But after seeing Ayashi helped Kai time after time, his opinion did change.
Mizuki Azuka 観月明日香, 51: Mizuki Kai gentle yet powerful grandmother. Azuka had a gentle yet caring nature. Azuka basically cares for everyone in the Mizuki household. She had a respectable position among the clan.
Mizuki Tsukishiro 観月月城, 38: Mizuki Kai's father. Tsukishiro is one of the most powerful mage within the Mizuki household. Healing and archery are his special abilities. Like everyone, Tsukishiro was protective of Kai.
Mizuki Snow 観月 雪, 35: Mizuki Kai's mother. Snow is considered as a perfect wife and mother, she was kind and gentle. Snow controlled the element of 'Water'. Snow sympathies Ayashi after hearing her life story from Akito.
Mizuki Suzuka 観月涼香, 14: Mizuki Kai'syounger sister. Despite her young age, Suzuka had a knowledge of abook. Suzuka adores her older brother, Kai, although she doesn't show it. Suzuka had a stubborn and persistent nature, but she was still understanding. Suzuka possessed a limited amount of power, she would always strive for her best.
Mizuki Matsuya (deceased) 観月松谷: The first generation of the 'Azure' knight. Matsuya held affections towards Higurashi Isuzu. He found out later that he was to be married with another woman of a prestigious Hojo family. He opposed the wedding strongly, he later then found out that they held vital dark information about the Mizuki household. For the sake of the household, Matsuya agreed to the preposition. But he would never knew that Isuzu would held so much hatred and his decision would change his and his future descendants' life greatly.
Kurata Ayaka (deceased) 倉田綾香: The first generation of the 'Topaz' knight. Ayaka was the only daughter of the Kurata household in the past. She was great friends with Higurashi Isuzu, Mizuki Matsuya, Nakuru Kaguya and Amamiya Nadeshiko. Studying the concept of magic was the greatest interest of her life. A whole new force was created by her and her friends. Never did she knew, that her interests would affect the future greatly. The force consisted of the 'Amethyst', 'Emerald', 'Azure', Ruby' and 'Topaz' the five coloured force. The forces also contained the basic five elements, 'Wind', 'Fire', 'Thunder', 'Lightening' and 'Rain'. The ring was completed. After the death of Isuzu and Matsuya, the Five Force started falling apart. They never expected that the ring that they had created would be their downfall and lead to a curse. After witnessing the deaths of the knights, it was said that the five force knights were bonded and could never be apart. They would also bestowed misfortunes to the others in their surroundings.
Nakuru Kaguya (deceased) 奈クル神グ夜: The first generation of the 'Ruby' knight. Kaguya was orphaned and was taken in by the Higurashis. Kaguya had potential of a magical knight. She had close relationship with Isuzu, Ayaka and Nadeshiko.
Amamiya Nadeshiko (deceased) 天宮撫子: The first generation of the 'Emerald' knight. Nadeshiko was strong-willed and gentle. Nadeshiko holds a special power of creation.
Edogawa Conan (Kudo Shinichi) 江戸川コナン（工藤新一): Conan respected Ayashi for her intelligence and personality. He too, sympathizes her for her past, as Kudo Shinichi, he loves her and treat her dearly as her elder sibling. Conan chosen a new name for Ayashi after she had lost all her memories. 'Yuuri' was used to show her intelligence.
Kudo Yukiko 工藤有希子: Shinchi and Yuuri's (Ayashi) mother. Yukiko was a fun and loving mother, she treated Ayashi as her daughter even if she wasn't. Yukiko was fond of Ayashi at first sight. It was mentioned by Edogawa Conan (Kudo Shinichi) that Ayashi was similar to his parents. She and Kudo Yuusaku adopted Ayashi even if they knew that she would eventually brought trouble.
Kudo Yuusaku 工藤優作: Kudo Yuusaku was a famous mystery novelist. It was said that Ayashi had inherited her deduction skills from him. Yuusaku was also fond of Ayashi, and adopted her into the Kudo household.