The Barthomeloi (バルトメロイ, Barutomeroi?) family is a Magus lineage in England.
Characteristics
The Barthomeloi family is one of the Twelve Lords families and one of the Three Great Noble Families of the Clock Tower, one of its most notable Magus lineages.[1] They are also in charge of the Aristocratic Faction.
They are a family of rulers and Lords that can be called embodiment of perfectionism and aristocracy. Their lineage is mysterious and old even for the standards of the other Mage's Association's Magi, and it is uncertain when the name "Barthomeloi" was first written in the pages of history.[2] The family first arrived at the Clock Tower around the year 1000 AD.[3] They quickly became Lords with their powerful Blue Blood: Noble Magic Circuits (貴い魔術回路, Tōtoi Majutsu Kairo?) and attribute of Almighty.
They have reigned at the peak of the Association for centuries, and sought perfection in each generation of their Magi. The head of their family does not appear in public until he or she becomes perfected as a Magus according to their standards. They are raised only inside the Barthomeloi manor, as having them appear outside while inexperienced appears to be an embarrassment for them. Resulting from this, once the head first steps into the Association, they are immediately ready to act as a Department Head.
They find great pride in the "Barthomeloi" name, considering it to represent everything they are, while their own given names are simply attachments. All of the Barthomeloi's have an almost obsessive hatred toward the Dead Apostles, possibly due to their dignity as humans or pride as aristocrats, and they spend their time hunting them as if it were completely natural. This obsession may go so far as neglecting any other responsibilities to participate in any Vampire hunts available.
They can be considered aristocrats more intense than even the The Twenty-seven Dead Apostle Ancestors (Remake), who believe that even their fellow Lords ought to be submissive to even more venerable and excellent blood. The only Magus seen as the equal of the Barthomeloi Lord is Yumina, the practitioner of the First Magic. The current head, Barthomeloi Lorelei, has some degree of friendly relations with the Archibald family, but other information concerning her succession and her background are unknown.
After the death of Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald, Karmaglyph Meluastea Deluc took advantage of the confusion caused by the unexpected death of a fellow Lord to take control of the Department of Mineralogy over which Kayneth had previously presided.[4] He did this so that the downtrodden Meluasteas could secure more money, but the Neutral Faction stealing a chair from the Aristocratic Faction put him on Barthomeloi’s watchlist.[5]
Members
References
- ↑ Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Volume 2: case. Twin Towers of Iselma (Upper) - Chapter 2 Part 3
- ↑
[] Character Material - Barthomeloi Lorelei, p.016-017 Introduction - Barthomeloi Lorelei
A mage hailed as the "Supreme Mage of the Modern Era, The Queen" of the Clock Tower, the central institution of the Mage's Association in London.
Vice-Director of the Clock Tower and the current Wizard Marshal commanding the Chelon Battalion. Her magical attribute is Wind.
In the past, she defeated two of the 27 Dead Apostle Ancestors and handed them over to the Church, earning her renown as a vampire hunter.
Though an orthodox mage with no singularly unique magecraft, her unparalleled mastery of foundational skills allows her to excel in any situation.
"Simple is best"—she embodies the philosophy that overwhelming strength negates the need for special abilities.
While formidable herself, she leads a handpicked elite force of 50 mages to annihilate her foes. Her presence is likened to a young emperor commanding an orchestra.
Even without her battalion, Lorelei alone is said to rival a Dead Apostle Ancestor in direct combat.
Explanation - Memo
One of the Lords within the hierarchical aristocracy of the London Mage's Association.
The Barthomeloi family, though ancient, shrouds its origins and succession rituals in mystery. They share limited ties with the Archibald family, another noble house.
Even the name "Barthomeloi" lacks a clear etymology. They rose to power during the Clock Tower's founding, leveraging their immense "Blue Blood" magic circuits to dominate as Lords for centuries.
The current head, Lorelei, adopted her name only after assuming leadership. To the family, "Barthomeloi" itself is their true identity.
Perfectionists by tradition, Barthomeloi heirs remain secluded within their estate until fully honed as mages. Emerging prematurely is considered a grave disgrace. By the time they enter the Mage's Association, they already command entire departments.
Aristocratic extremists, they deem even fellow Lords inferior, believing only the First Magician equals them.
Lorelei harbors an obsession with the White Wing Lord, Ortenrosse—27th Ancestor—and joined the task force to thwart his decades-long ritual, the Aylesbury Ceremony.
She refrained from preemptive sabotage to lure Ortenrosse out, aiming to crush him mid-ritual and relish the vampires' despair.
Source - The Dark Six (subject to change)
Leader of the Aylesbury Inspection Alliance within the Mage's Association...
...yet isolated due to her elitism, which alienates allies. Her unconventional upbringing left her indifferent to familial bonds.
She evaluates others solely by talent, not character, showing interest only in those with extraordinary abilities.
A staunch aristocrat, she dismisses all nobility except her own. To her, class distinctions are irrelevant—only innate prowess matters.
Portrayed as a quintessential noblewoman devoid of humanity, she is rumored to be a potential main heroine.Barthomeloi Lorelei
Introduction - バルトメロイ・ローレライ
魔術協会における中央学院、ロンドンは時計塔が誇る“現代最高峰の魔術師”。
時計塔院長補佐。聖歌隊・クロンの大隊を指揮する現魔導元帥。魔術属性は風。
過去、死徒二十七祖を二体撃破し、教会に引き渡したバンパイヤハンターでもある。
これといった特異魔術を持たないオーソドックスな魔術師だが、個々の能力が最高値である為、あらゆる状況において優秀な成果をあげてきた。
シンプルイズベスト。もとが強ければ特殊能力などいらない、という典型にして完成系
自身も優れた魔術師だが、ローレライが選び抜いた五十人からなる精鋭の魔術師たちを引き連れ、敵を殲滅する。その姿は楽団を率いる若き帝王そのものだとか。
ローレライの背後に控える隊員たちも一流の魔術師たちだが、彼らがおらずとも、ローレライ単体で二十七祖レベルの死徒と真っ向勝負ができるのだとか。
Explanation - 覚書
ロンドン魔術協会における支配階級、ロードの一人。
魔術協会でも古い血筋の家柄ではあるが、その起源も、後継の様式も明かではない。同じくロードであるアーチボルト家とのみ多少の交友がある程度。
家名であるパルトメロイという銘記すら由来は不明。
時計塔創設時に現れ、その強大な“責い魔術回路”を以てロードとなり、以後、何百年と頂点に君臨してきた一族。
今代の当主であるローレライも、その名は当主となった後に付けられた程度のもの。彼らにとっては“バルトメロイ”という響きこそが名前と呼べるものなのだろう。
代々完璧主義なのか、バルトメロイの当主は魔術師として完成するまで人前には現れず、バルトメロイの館内でのみ育つ。未熟なまま外界に出るのは何よりの恥であるらしい。結果、魔術協会に足を踏み入れる時は、その時点で一部門の総帥となっている。
ある意味二十七祖より強烈な貴族主義者で、同じロードたちですらより尊く優れた血に服従するべきと考えている。バルトメロイの当主が自分たちと対等と見る魔術師は第一魔法の具現者のみだ。
二十七祖の王、白翼公オーテンロッゼに並々ならぬ執着を持ち、白翼公が何十年とかけて用意してきたア ・ルズベリの儀式を阻止する実行部隊に参列する。
事前に妨害工作をしなかったのは白翼公を誘き出し、 儀式中にこれを阻止し、無念の声をあげる吸血鬼どもの無様を見るためだ。
Source - 出典/the dark six(仮名)
魔術協会におけるアルズベリ監察連盟のリーダー…
なのだが、貴族主義がいきすぎて他の魔術師たちと協力する事がない為、リーダーでありながら孤立している困 ったちゃん。
特殊な成長過程を送った為、家庭的なものに興味、耐性がない。
本人自身、”その人間の人格より、その特性を評価する”という主義なので、強力な特殊能力を持つ人間にはそれなりに関心を持つ。
徹底した貴族主義なこの人物は、しかし、自分たちのみが貴い血族と信じているが故に、他の貴族たちなどどう でもいいのだ。
ローレライにとっては労働階級も支配階級も同じもの。その中で特筆すべき物があるとすれば、そ れは生まれ ではなく授けら れた個別の能力だろう、という事らしい。
典型的な、とことん人間性を排したお嬢さまキャラとして登場。今のところ、メインヒロインの一人として考え られているとかいないとか。 - ↑ Lord El-Melloi II Case Files material - Chronology of the Clock Tower
- ↑ Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Volume 4: case. Mystic Eyes collection train (Upper) - Chapter 1 Part 2
- ↑
[] TYPE-MOON BOOKS material -The Adventures of Lord El-Melloi II Glossary: Karmaglyph [Person], p.023 Karmaglyph [Person]
Karmaglyph Melissa Deluc.
“Woah, woah, woah, I know that status-wise I’m the leader of the Neutral Faction, but I’m from the puny Eleventh Department. I cannot be compared to the previous El-Melloi.”
“Hey, El-Melloi II, don’t you think it’s unfair for you to monopolize all the fun of the adventure?”
Lord Meluastea.
Has two attributes: Earth and Ether. He is the Lord of Archeology, and now also the Dean of Mineralogy.
The simplest way to describe him is as a Mage Indiana Jones capable of utilizing the treasures he collected.
He uses Shoot the Moon, a mystic bow normally hidden in his suit. The mystic bow is capable of several different types of shots and can be used for excavation. Aside from its bow form, it can also morph into a hookshot wire or an emergency crane.
He’s actually an Alteration pro.
His touch can effortlessly alter metal into rubber, fire into ice, concrete into mud. In addition to this ability, he also carries concealed in his person a diverse array of treasures he collected as the leader of the Meluastea. The sheer adaptability of this ability combined with his Mystic Codes is enough to place him among the Clock Tower’s top five.
He normally keeps this a secret but his true ability is to overclock his treasures.
Its name is Phantasm Overload.
As someone who has no qualms about altering even his own magical energy with extreme delicacy, Karmaglyph can force a treasure to go beyond its capabilities. Naturally, the treasures burn to crisps more often than not, but until they do, they display power far superior to the Mysteries of the modern era—in some cases superior to their power in the Age of Gods. This couldn’t make for a more horrifying combination with how the Department of Archeology owns quite a few artifacts rivaling the Holy Ark. But obviously, as a lover of archeology, he rarely ever displays this ability.
During the events of The Adventures of Lord El-Melloi II, he’s in his late 30s.
While the Meluasteas were famous for being quite the softies despite being Lords, Karmaglyph’s actions are quite ambitious. Money was always necessary for archeology, but come the 20th century, money suddenly became exponentially more needed by everyone. It’s due to this that he managed to steal the position of Dean of Mineralogy, but this also invited major distress.
Stealing a chair from the Aristocratic Faction put him on Barthomeloi’s watchlist.
The Meluasteas were the leaders of the Neutral Faction, but the Eleventh Department was always among the weakest. Their leadership status was symbolic and held together by tradition. Karmaglyph knew that and this was why he was so invested in solidifying his position.
Also, since the Department of Lore keeps exoanthropic artifacts under custody, they keep each other under constant surveillance. Lore is suspicious that Archeology is withholding artifacts belonging to their category, while Archeology wholeheartedly believes Lore is a hoax to monopolize a set range of artifacts. But despite everything, fieldwork often requires each other’s cooperation.
His interest in El-Melloi II is part political and part because he thinks their situations are similar. Because both lack genuine interest in Lord status and have another goal outside their goal in magecraft.
PS: A large sum of his debt is owed to Melvin’s mama.
His name is portmanteau of karma and hieroglyph.カルマグリフ【人名】
カルマグリフ・メルアステア・ドリューク
「いやいやいや、立場上メルアステアは中立主義トップだなんて言われてるけれど、なんせ十ー科だよ。元のエルメロイとは比べようもないからね」
「ちょっとII世くん、冒険を独り占めするのはズルいんじゃないかなあ!」
ロード・メルアステア。
地と空の二重属性。考古学科の君主（ロード）にして、いまは鉱石科の学部長でもある。
一言にすれば、集めた秘宝を行使しうる魔術師版インディ・ジョーンズ。
普段はスーツに隠した魔弓・双銀瞬弧を使う。魔弓は数々の打ち分けができて、発掘作業にも使用可能。弓にとどまらず、ワイヤーにも非常用のクレー
ンにも変化する。
その実は、「変化」のプロフェッショナル。
彼の触れたものは、金属ならゴムに、炎ならば氷に、コンクリートならば泥に、たやすく「変化」させられる。こうした能力に加えて、メルアステアのトップとして集めさせた各種秘宝を身体に隠しており、能力と礼装の応用性だけならば、時計塔で五指に入る。
普段は隠しているが、その真なる能力は秘宝の過剰駆助にある。
その名はファンタズム・オーバーロード。
極めて繊細に「本人の魔力さえも変化させてしまう」カルマグリフは、秘宝の「能力以上」のことをやらせてしまう。無論、多くの場合秘宝は焼け付くのだが、そのつかの間、現代より遙かに優れていた神秘――ことによれば神代以上の「力」を発揮するのだ。それこそ聖柩（アーク）に匹敵する遺物をいくつも抱えている考古学科との相性はまさに最悪。もちろん、考古学を愛する彼は滅多にその能力を発揮しようとしないのだが。
「ロード・エルメロイII世の冒険」当時で三十代後半。
元来、メルアステアは君主（ロード）ながらも、かなりゆるふわで有名だったのだが、カルマグリフの行動はかなり野心的。考古学にも金が必要なのだが、20世紀になって金の必要性が一気に激増したためである。こうした事情から鉱石科の学部長の地位も奪ったのだが、これは困難な状況も呼び込むこととなった。
貴族主義の席のひとつを奪った結果、バルトメロイから目をつけられるようになったのである。
メルアステアは中立主義のトップだが、もともとは最弱に近い十一科。トップとは伝統などを加味した立場上のものでしかない。それをよく知っているからこそ、カルマグリフは今のうちに立場を確立することに余念がない。
また、人類外の遺物を保持している伝承科とは常に互いを監視しあっている間柄。伝承科は自分のカテゴリの遺物を考古学科が隠し持っていないかと疑っているし、考古学科はそもそも伝承科が一定範囲の遺物を独占していることを快く思っていない。それでいて、フィールドワークなどから、互いに協力せずにはいられない、という関係だ。
エルメロイII世に興味を持っているのは、そうした利権と同時に、自分とよく似た立場だと思っているからだ。どちらも本質的には君主（ロード）の地位に興味がなく、自分の目的を魔術と別に持っているため。
なお、メルヴィンのママに多額の借金をしている。
名前は業のカルマと神聖文字ヒエログリフのもじり。