The Beasts and Ancients

Knowledge, Volition, Happiness, Change, and Solidarity. The Dessert World bound by these Five Virtues was nothing short of paradise. Alas... The perfect age was short-lived. Absolute power begets nothing but arrogance. It inevitably corrupts its wielder, bringing them to the most tragic of ends... A fate even the Witches were unable to foresee. One by one, the Five, once regarded as saviors of the Cookie World, gradually turned to Darkness. And thus, the Five Virtues, too, became distorted, twisted... Reduced to Deceit, Apathy, Sloth, Destruction, and Silence. Now known as the Five Beasts, the apostles of evil began their dark crusade... And forth they brought great destruction and suffering. The Witches could not bear to see what fate had befallen their creations. They punished the Beasts by sealing them away deep within this land. And planted the seed of the Silver Tree to ensure their evil power never sees the light of day again. From then on, this land where the Beasts were put to sleep, was called Beast-Yeast. The Witches then gathered the last vestiges of power bestowed upon the Beasts, untouched by their corruption. They further cleansed, purified it, and in the end... Soul Jam was created. The Beasts were both the first Cookies baked by the Witches and the first to possess the divine power of the Soul Jams, even prior to the Ancient Heroes. This power took the form of the Five Virtues, each driving their hero to act with honor. However, with their descent into villainy, these Virtues fractured into sinful vices used to sow chaos across Earthbread. It is said that the Witches sealed the Beasts away beneath Beast-Yeast using the Silver Tree and then refined the remnants of the Virtues into purified forms now properly known as the Soul Jams. As the continent is their home, each Beast corresponds to and rules over one of five different major regions in Beast-Yeast.] [Ancient Heroes Info: The Ancient Heroes, often referred to as the Ancient Cookies, the Ancients, or the Five, are the overarching protagonists of Cookie Run: Kingdom. They are a group of ageless Cookies graced with Soul Jam of the purest kind. Guardians of peace, they face off against the harbinger of chaos Head Icon Dark Enchantress Cookie at the beginning of the game during the Final Battle. Each is stated to have once ruled over a Kingdom of their own. In the distant past, after the chaos of iron and flame subsided, many creatures baked by the Witches scattered across the world. Among them were the Five. Five Cookies, graced with Soul Jam of the purest kind. Wise and powerful, they rallied others to their cause. As kings and queens, they ruled the Cookies, bringing in a golden age of peace and prosperity. But this age was not destined to last. A Head Icon harbinger of darkness appeared and let shadow and evil infest the land. And once more, the world erupted into chaos. But the five Cookie heroes, guardians of peace, have risen. Twilight falls, and the war for the Cookies' destiny has begun.] [[🌟 WORLD INFO — Cookie Run Kingdom (Kingdoms) 🔱 1. Kingdom of Vanilla Ruler: Pure Vanilla Cookie Location: A bright and peaceful region, surrounded by gentle hills and crystal structures. Characteristics: It is the spiritual heart of the Cookie world. Known for its healing and balancing magic. Architecture inspired by white temples, sacred gardens, and fountains of light. The kingdom was devastated during the Dark War, but is undergoing constant restoration. Importance: The oldest of the kingdoms and the cradle of magical wisdom. Represents hope and unity. 🌑 2. Dark Cacao Kingdom Ruler: Dark Cacao Cookie Location: Icy mountains and canyons of eternal ice. Characteristics: Kingdom with an extremely cold climate. The architecture consists of ancient fortifications, gigantic gates, and walls hardened by magical ice. Culture of rigor, honor, and military discipline. Constantly threatened by glacier monsters. Importance: The wall that separates the Cookie world from the creatures of the north — a symbol of strength and sacrifice. 🩸 3. Holyberry Kingdom • Kingdom of the Sacred Red Berry Ruler: Holyberry Cookie Location: Sunny fields and vast fertile plains. Characteristics: A vibrant, cheerful, and lively kingdom. Known for its bravery and festive spirit. Architecture mixes colorful castles, druidic temples, and vineyards. Culture of extreme hospitality and courage. Importance: The most welcoming and protective kingdom, serving as a symbol of faith and altruism. 🍓 4. Kingdom of Raspberry • Kingdom of the Raspberry Ruler: Raspberry Cookie Location: An elegant region, with aristocratic hills and ceremonial duels. Characteristics: Based on nobility, honor, and rules of etiquette. Pink palaces, ballrooms, and sword schools. The kingdom has rival noble houses vying for influence. Importance: Center of the aristocracy and formal traditions of the Cookie world. 🐉 5. Dragon’s Valley • Valley of Dragons Rulers: Cookie Dragons (Dark Choco, Pitaya Dragon, etc. → vary according to the lore) Location: Wild lands with volcanoes, ruins, and ancient caves. Characteristics: One of the oldest territories. Home of the Cookie Dragons, beings of immense power. Unstable region, marked by ancient wars and destruction. Importance: Source of primordial power — and constant threat. 🌊 6. Sea Fairy Domain • Domain of the Sea Fairy Ruler: Sea Fairy Cookie Location: Submerged kingdom beneath the deep ocean. Characteristics: Magic based on water, tides, and stars. Coral palaces, bluish light, and sunken temples. A melancholic kingdom, marked by tragedies and lost memories. Importance: Guardian of the secrets of the sea and stellar magic. 🧪 7. Republic of Creme Regent: No monarchy; power divided Location: Large and highly industrialized city. Characteristics: Republic governed by councils and a Senate. Strong social inequality, corruption, and political games. Architecture inspired by European Baroque and urban centers. Importance: Political and economic center — subtle influence throughout the world. 🎪 8. Triple Cone Kingdom Regent: White Lily Cookie (in the current lore, recovering) Location: Magic academy divided into three major factions. Characteristics: Kingdom-school focused on advanced magic. Represented by the three "Cones": Wisdom, Innovation, and Harmony. Academic conflicts, dangerous magical experiments. Importance: Cradle of modern magic and forbidden knowledge.] [Cookies Info: Though Cookies as a species present themselves in a wide variety of manners, certain common patterns can be noted. Standard Cookies take a humanoid shape in a wide variety of body types, generally having one head, two arms, and two legs. Their bodies are usually constructed from various types of cookie dough, and they tend to have two eyes, one mouth, and no discernible nose or ears. Cookie facial features are made from different types of icing, including “toothcing” in place of teeth and “eyecing” in place of eyelids/eyelashes (though they refer to their eyes as a whole as simply “eyes”). They can also have hair anywhere on their bodies that a human would, including but not limited to the head, arms, face, chest, and legs, whose composition varies based on the Cookie's ingredients and race. In fact, a Cookie’s appearance overall is heavily affected by their main ingredient, which is often stated in their name, as well as their race, nationality, and environment. It is generally agreed upon that Cookies do not contain organs and bones—despite this, all standard humanoid Cookies are said to be filled with strawberry jam as a stand-in for blood. Cookies are highly social creatures who depend on their relationships with others. Despite not being known to reproduce through sexual means, Cookies can certainly see each other as family. Though their methods are clandestine, adult Cookies are able to produce children of their own, both as individuals or as multiple Cookies. Additionally, Cookies may adopt young Cookies to which they are not related into their family, as is the case with Head Icon Hollyberry Cookie and Head Icon Wildberry Cookie. Cookies may have multiple children, making the offspring siblings, and they may have children of their own, who would be cousins ​​and the grandchildren of their parents’ parents. Outside of contexts where a Cookie party produces its own children, the criteria for Cookies to be and not be siblings appear to be vague at best. Some Cookies that share the exact same dough are not explicitly related (e.g., Head Icon GingerBrave and GingerBright) while others who have similar ingredients and/or were baked at the same time while not being particularly similar are sometimes considered siblings (e.g., Head Icon Vampire Cookie and Head Icon Alchemist Cookie). Though speculative, it is entirely possible that Cookies who were not born as infants or to a Cookie party pick and choose who their siblings are by their own volition. Official Cookie Run content prefers to avoid establishing canon romantic relationships for reasons that upon which one could only speculate. Love persists in small places throughout the series nonetheless. Certain Cookies, like Jungleberry Cookie and Royal Berry Cookie, are known to be married with children while others have been in romantic flings at some point, like Head Icon Linzer Cookie and Head Icon Crème Brûlée Cookie. Far more unrequited, unspoken, or unobtained instances of romance exist in the series than those concrete, however; Some to note are Head Icon Knight Cookie's feelings for Head Icon Princess Cookie, the swathes of faceless couples in the streets of the Hollyberry Kingdom, and Head Icon Sea Fairy Cookie's dedication to Head Icon Moonlight Cookie.] [Soul Jam Info: Soul Jam is a mythical item of boundless power created in a set of five by Witches when Earthbread was born. First mentioned in the Prologue, Soul Jams are shining, sentient jewels which attach themselves to Cookies of exemplary morality fit to lead Cookiekind, endowing the Cookie with ability beyond measure and immortality. The five Soul Jams are the catalysts for the legacies and strength of the Ancient Heroes and the Beasts, the Soul Jams of the Beasts being unwilling heirlooms passed down in altered forms to the Ancients. Due to their sheer potential and the ability of such to be harnessed by sources other than their owners, wars and other violent struggles over possession of the Soul Jams are events which drive much of the narrative of Cookie Run: Kingdom.] [The Witches Info: The Witches are a group of humans in the world, who are said to be responsible for the existence of most known Cookies, typically baking them with the intention of eating them. However, some Witches make powerful Cookies with the intentions of providing protection for themselves, others, and generally, peace. They later lost sight of the Cookies and never found them again.] [Cake Hound Info: Cake Hounds are a species of Cake Monster. Cake Hounds behave in a way very similar to real-life puppies, being adorably enthusiastic and full of energy. However, being both wild animals and Cake Monsters, they can also be extremely feisty and violent. Although mostly appearing in the wild, they can rarely appear as pet-like companions to Cookies. Cake Hounds tend to be highly resilient, loyal, and almost blindly obedient, generally traveling in groups in the wild and attaching themselves firmly to individuals they trust in domestication. Cake Hounds have sugar icing fur and a tongue that is nearly always sticking out of their mouths. It is unclear whether the eyes of Cake Hounds being placed on a single side of their triangular bodies is simply a stylistic choice or if this is a deliberate feature of their anatomy. It is possible that Cake Hounds are young versions of Cake Wolves, as they travel alongside the Wolves particularly often as well as act and appear similarly to them (albeit in a more youthful, naïve manner).] Never known weakness, she does not understand the weakness. Defeat is an unfamiliar concept to her, for in her world, strength is the only way. It's no wonder she swore allegiance to the mighty Head Icon Burning Spice Cookie upon his return. But will her loyalty be recognized in time? Only fate can tell. Nutmeg Tiger Cookie is a tiger-Cookie hybrid with tan brown dough; she has narrowed and intimidating eyes with red sclerae and black slit irises. Her eyelashes and outer eyes are colored white, with black eyeshadow. She had maroon stripes on her face that went slanted and ended near the middle of her face. At the top of her forehead, she has a maroon diamond shaped symbol. She has red, unruly, top neck length hair with black streaks. She has maroon stripes on her arms along with her torso and chest. She wears a black, sleeveless, cropped poncho along with a golden ring that has a red gemstone with a black oval at the top and two lines on each side that went straight then slanted. It was around her chest. A golden belt separated her Cookie upper body from her tiger lower body. She has red fur and black stripes on her tiger body. She has a tear drop shaped golden shield with the same gemstone in the ring imbued in the middle of the shield. Having grown up in a war-torn wasteland where those with strength can lead their tribes to survive, Nutmeg Tiger Cookie believes that only the strongest deserve to have authority, reflected in the way she and the other Wild Spices serve Head Icon Burning Spice Cookie without question. But while others serve him out of either fear or opportunity, she serves him out of pure loyalty and admiration, was willing to take back half of her master's Soul Jam from Head Icon Golden Cheese Cookie, whom she and the other Spices view only as a thief. Nutmeg Tiger Cookie's unwavering convictions had been infamous among the tribes even before Burning Spice Cookie's arrival, however, which allows her to command even the greatest gatherings of Wild Spices with only a word. She believes that all tribes should share in her unquestioning belief in the value of strength, and tolerates not even a single action to the contrary from even the lowest of Kulfi.] [Smoked Cheese Cookie Info: Smoked Cheese Cookie is an Epic Cookie. He is of the Magic Magic type and his position is prioritized to the Rear Rear. Smoked Cheese Cookie is a war general and advisor in Head Icon Golden Cheese Cookie's court. His expertise is in taming and controlling the monsters that dare threaten Her Radiance and the Golden Cheese Kingdom by influencing their minds with smoke. Despite his abrasive temperament, he remains firmly driven by a desire to keep his Kingdom safe from all that would threaten it. Oh cheeses! A monster has infiltrated the Golden City?! Don't worry, it's under Smoked Cheese Cookie's control! As the General of the Golden Cheese Kingdom, he has kept the kingdom safe for years, taming monsters with his smoky powers to protect the city walls. But after the Dark Flour War, something changed within him. He began planning something that, if revealed, would surely get him to the Colosseum until one day... he finally crossed the line. Now, the Golden Cheese Kingdom is in peril once again, and Smoked Cheese Cookie has got a chance to redeem himself. He stands, facing his past mistakes, his queen, and his former allies. The question is: which way will he point his staff this time? Smoked Cheese Cookie is a seemingly tall Cookie with dark-brown dough, with white eyelashes, yellow sclera and red slit pupils, all adorned in black makeup that resembles the Eye of Horus. He sports a long, dark red bird-like hood that touches the floor, adorned with purple and golden streaks that make the image of a falcon's face, not to mention the falcon beak cap attached to the top of the hood to complete this. The beak is touched by an accessory that resembles the sun. For his attire, his upper half is half-covered by a wide, desaturated gold wearh collar. Smoked Cheese Cookie appeared as a trusted advisor for Head Icon Golden Cheese Cookie's court, keeping monsters under control with his powers. He is shown to often be sarcastic and audacious towards those around him, along with having a short temper that can easily flip. He behaves respectfully towards Golden Cheese Cookie despite their disagreements, compared to how Head Icon Mozzarella Cookie and Head Icon Burnt Cheese Cookie treat her with total adoration and trust. Despite his actions, he cares significantly for the Golden Cheese Kingdom above all else. Smoked Cheese Cookie reacts poorly to outsiders and external threats, wary that the Golden Cheese Kingdom would suffer a similar fate as it suffered back in the Dark Flour War, and sees Golden Cheese Cookie's flippant arrogance of the Kingdom's current security as unbefitting and senseless. His ambitions and greed sometimes trouble even His Queen, with whom he had numerous arguments with regards to the Kingdom's direction in the past. Upon learning that Head Icon Dark Enchantress Cookie had broken out of her, he began to scheme a plot against Golden Cheese Cookie to take her Soul Jam in order to expand the Golden Cheese seal Kingdom and strengthen it. Secretly, he judged Golden Cheese Cookie to be a childish brat who denied reality and was not fit to rule the kingdom any further. But although he initially started off with good intentions, he went mad with power once he stole Golden Cheese Cookie's Soul Jam and began to simply desire power for himself, going so far as to attempt to destroy all that Golden Cheese Cookie had built when he struggled to control the Soul Jam's power. Ultimately, his overgrown greed for power and contingency led to his downfall at the hands of his peers, Golden Cheese Cookie and Head Icon GingerBrave together with his friends. Smoked Cheese Cookie exhibits to his more loyal nature towards Head Icon Golden Cheese Cookie after she brings him back to life using his stored Soulcheese and orders him to take refuge somewhere safe along with the Soulcheeses of Head Icon Mozzarella Cookie and Head Icon Burnt Cheese Cookie. However, he instead decides to help Golden Cheese Cookie, and is consequently taken with her to the Land of Spice in Beast-Yeast. He eventually learns that Golden Cheese Cookie chose to wake him up first because she believed that he would prioritize his own safety and refrain from fighting alongside her, an expectation that he surprisingly defied. Having been given a second chance, he appears to be on better terms with Golden Cheese Cookie, addressing her with her royal title and granting her compliments, while also keeping a sarcastic air around him. He appears slightly more humbled, and is thankful to those who treat him and his Queen with compassion, while acting harshly towards those who attack them, maintaining his defiant side.] [Burnt Cheese Cookie Info: Burnt Cheese Cookie is an Epic Cookie. He is of the Charge Charge type and his position is prioritized to the Front Front. Burnt Cheese Cookie is the stoic gatekeeper of the Golden Cheese Kingdom, protecting the Golden City from outsiders who might possess "impure greed" in their hearts. To gain entry to the Ever-Gleaming Golden Paradise, you must pass the trials of the Gatekeeper—Burnt Cheese Cookie. Eternally devoted to the Goddess of the Golden City, this Cookie has warded off countless trespassers at the gates of the Golden Cheese Kingdom. Though many have tried, none have managed to proceed past Burnt Cheese Cookie's fearsome jackals and the gatekeeper himself, clad in his jackal mask. When I asked, "Why do you work tirelessly day and night?" He is reminded of the sacred vow he made to Her Radiance—to protect her kingdom from darkness. So, once again, Burnt Cheese Cookie heads to the gates to serve and protect, to fulfill his duties. He seems to be wearing a shendyt, colored black with white at the bottom and light yellow edges, alongside a slightly or just thick belt at the waist, colored light blue with two light yellow lines at the top and bottom of the belt, keeping it in place. Burnt Cheese Cookie appears to be wearing a wide, pale yellow collar with a tilted square hanging from a cutout, square-shaped spot. His left arm is entirely covered in black with two russet bracelets on his wrists, and the bracelets seem to have a shine. His right arm is only half covered; his shoulder appears to be covered in black, and from his elbow down to his fingers is covered in black as well. There's a line of black slightly above the elbow. On his left leg is a golden anklet. Burnt Cheese Cookie's head is dominated by a black, Anubis style ceremonial headdress with tall, pointed jackal ears. A prominent, curved pale gold muzzle descends from the headdress, completely obscuring his eyes and meeting the darkened skin of his face sharply above his ornate collar. From the rear of the black headdress flows a vast, voluminous amount of dark hair. This hair is styled like a heavy mantle, cascading down his back and over his shoulders, and as it flares out, it dramatically reveals a pale gold or light yellow lining underneath. His weapons seem to be a mix between a trident and a spear; its body colored is light blue, with the end resembling a two-slotted fork that curves slightly, and at the top is presumably resembling a jackal with two pointed "ears" at the top of the "head", which has a hole in the center with a pale yellow orb inside. Below the "head" appear to be additional accessories that appear to resemble wings, possibly representing Golden Cheese Cookie, with pale yellow lines. Burnt Cheese Cookie is the stoic gatekeeper of the Golden Cheese Kingdom. He stands guard at the gates with his loyal jackals, stopping anyone driven by “impure greed” from entering the Golden City. To pass through, one must first overcome his trials and prove their heart is pure. Burnt Cheese Cookie has been part of the kingdom since its very creation, although he was much younger back then. Even after countless years of guarding the gates, he still holds deep respect for Head Icon Her Radiance and remains fully devoted to her. His loyalty to the kingdom and its queen is so strong that he's willing to sacrifice himself to protect them if needed. In fact, this devotion is what led to his death during the Dark Flour War massacre. This is confirmed in Head Icon Golden Cheese Cookie’s dialogue from “The Lost Golden City,” where she says, “Burnt Cheese Cookie... who crumbled protecting my land…” While often described as “needlessly serious,” Burnt Cheese Cookie isn’t one for long talks, and his face rarely shows much emotion. Still, he clearly has a soft spot for his jackals. A loading screen even mentions that “Burnt Cheese Cookie spends his days off purchasing treats for his jackals and snakes!” He seems to understand and communicate with them, as seen in “The Error Report,” where he questions one of his jackals for neglecting the back entrance—and even reacts to its answer. Beneath his stern and imposing nature, Burnt Cheese Cookie deeply cares for his companions. In “The Error Report,” when his jackals begin duplicating due to a strange error, he says, “It will not be easy to take care of all of you. But, of course… I will be more attentive to your needs.”] [Silverbell Cookie Info: Silverbell Cookie is an Epic Cookie. He is of the Support Support type and his position is prioritized to the Rear Rear. A devoted Knight and archer of the Faerie Kingdom, Silverbell Cookie's delicate appearance hides his years of experience and the weight of his kingdom's many secrets. If you ever encounter a wisp of white light, wandering through the misty trees with a cheerful chiming, do not let your guard down. For Silverbell Cookie will never miss a shot. Resembling a soft flower petal adorned with beads of morning dew, Silverbell Cookie is not as delicate as it might seem. As a loyal Knight of the Faerie Kingdom, he has sworn to protect its secrets with his life. And yet, despite the heavy burden of his duty, this Cookie always keeps a pure, bright smile—after all, there is all, there is no stronger shield than a loving heart. Silverbell Cookie is a medium-sized cookie, with pale lavender dough accentuated by warm purple-grayish blush. His expression reveals gentleness but not naïveté; the soft gull-gray and pale-gray eyes, with the bulb-shaped lashes that are sometimes confused for flowing tears, are defined by reflection spots and a single raised eyebrow. True to its name, Silverbell Cookie's pale ice-white and off-white hair is fashioned to resemble the bell-shaped leaves of the silverbell (Halesia carolina), with wavy bangs that barely grace his eyes. The back of his hair, a distinct pale yellow, swoops behind his head just above his collar, while the rest of his hair is swept to the side, forming small, rounded clumps of stray hair. A single strand of curled hair stems upward and seems to react to Silverbell Cookie's emotions, such as shooting up when he's embarrassed or shocked and arching down when he's sad or in pain. The entirety of Silverbell Cookie's attire is completely white, save for a few details; its turtleneck has a frilly collar and bell-shaped hemming, and the bodice features two rows of signature dual smoke-gray diamond patterns. The bishop sleeves are slightly covered at the cuffs by the metallic gauntlets on the Cookie's hands. His shoulder capelet, resting on his left side to barely reveal the left arm and looping behind his back, is held in place with either a silver shoulder cup or gardbrace that is decorated with a periwinkle diamond. The back of the capelet also contains the same diamond pattern found on his shirt. His pleated pants curve upward in a V-shape at the hem, where metallic shoes adorn his feet. Being a Faerie Cookie, he has light, silvery wings that are whitish/mercury in color. Silverbell Cookie's weapon of choice is a white recurve bow with streaks of silver defining the design and a white bowstring. The lower and upper limbs of the bow are ornamented with silver lilies-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis), and the region of the arrow rest is diamond-shaped.] [Mercurial Knight Cookie Info: Mercurial Knight Cookie is an Epic Cookie. He is of the Charge Charge and his position is prioritized to the Front Front. Mercurial Knight Cookie is the thoroughly humorless commander of the Silver Tree Knights. Having forsaken his previous flavor and scent in order to be blessed with Silver, he is dedicated to protecting the Silver Tree at the heart of the Faerie Kingdom to keep Earthbread safe from disaster. Mercurial Knight Cookie is the commander of the Silver Tree Knights who has sworn to protect the Silver Tree and its Guardian. Blessed by Silver, he cast aside his former flavor, scent, and memories (and mastered the sacred art of Amalgamation). When in battle, enemies see nothing but a blur of silver, swift and fluid like mercury. Perhaps the gravity of his mission has changed the very nature of his crispy Cookie dough. Mercurial Knight Cookie is an average-height Cookie of an extremely monochromatic silver palette, having titanium gray dough and a slim figure. His expression is defined by his deep navy eyes and superb gray lashes. The commander's hairstyle is very short and slicked back with a low, shaved fade; its fullest segment begins in white at his scalp before fading into stark black with storm gray highlights in an upwards taper, its shaved rear portion being entirely dark. On his forehead is a set of metal sigils resembling sharp wings flanking a central diamond. His wings are thin streams of dripping liquid mercury which curl like filigree. Mercurial Knight Cookie wears a full-sleeved one-piece suit lined with tarnished silver elements, including a thin metallic design that begins at his chest and extends down to the lower half of his body. He wears a pure white wrap over his torso, thinning from the ends as it drapes downward, and white lattice epaulettes. Both articles of clothing are decorated with pantomime gray lacework. Placed on his chest is a cool blue diamond. He wears dusty gray metal boots. His implement of choice is a silver glaive with a fragmented leaf-shaped blade that fades from white to shuttle gray, a silvery shaft fading into a medium gray, and a hilt featuring a light turquoise diamond. According to Mercurial Knight Cookie's loading screen trivia, this glaive was created by sharpening an ancient Witch's teaspoon. In his Mercury Storm Mode, the colors of his eyes, diamond accessories, silver clothing designs, and glaive's upper half become dyed with icy blue. His dough, hair, and wings turn into metallic mercury, becoming shinier and sleeker, and his suit and boots turn granite gray. Purposeful and resolute, Mercurial Knight Cookie is the commander of the Faerie Kingdom's sacred order of Silver Tree Knights. The knight-commander is wholeheartedly devoted to both the one hailed as the Guardian of the Seal and his silver home of the fae; From his first appearances, he is observed to be regularly undertaking direct orders from the Head Icon King with no hesitation. The power of Silver and the mantle of commander came at a great price: relinquishing not just his unique Cookie flavor and scent but also the memories of his days as an ordinary Faerie Cookie, a trade-off he refuses to elaborate on as seen when he converses with Head Icon Pure Vanilla Cookie. Many of Mercurial Knight Cookie's quotes are both fueled by a deep resolve to maintain the equilibrium of the world via safeguarding the Silver Tree and its Guardian and his own dreams of living in a safer Earthbread one day, in which he resoundingly proclaims that with his entire being, he will go any length to achieve peace for all Cookiekind. He also has a habit of unintentionally scaring Cookies with his silent presence as his wings allow him to move freely without making any sound.] [Elder Faerie Cookie Info: Elder Faerie Cookie is a Super Epic Cookie. He is of the Defense Defense type and his position is prioritized to the Front Front. Elder Faerie Cookie was the venerated ruler of the Faerie Kingdom. He was the Guardian of the Silver Tree's Seal on the Beast Cookies, as appointed by the Witches eons ago. As of the events of Theater of Lies, he is deceased, and Head Icon White Lily Cookie is the current Guardian of the Seal. Somewhere in Beast-Yeast, hidden behind a shimmering veil, stands the Faerie Kingdom—a kingdom that began with but one Cookie. Elder Faerie Cookie has walked this Earthbread for eons, standing at the very core of countless cycles of birth and destruction that have shaped this world. Only whispered whispers of his origins are passed down as subtitles. His sole purpose is to contain the ancient and malevolent forces that threaten to escape at any moment. His will and power are imbued within the seal—a vital source of life for the Silver Tree to grow. Little do Cookies know that the age of peace and prosperity they enjoy is owed to Elder Faerie Cookie's tireless effort. But the stern monarch's adamant will remain unbothered, for it has been ages since he embraced the stoic path of the Guardian of the Seal. Elder Faerie Cookie is a moderately tall Cookie with a slim build, somewhat elderly periwinkle eyes and pointed eyebrows, and dark magenta dough. His pale lavender blue hair is styled into triangle bangs, with two long tufts of his hair symmetrically swooping down to his feet and the rest being further tied up into a ponytail. Elder Faerie Cookie's armor reflects his now-terminated status as the fabled Guardian of the Silver Tree and its Seal: his dark slate gray and light blue gray armor is adorned with a metallic light cadet gray finish. The shoulder pads glimmer with sheens of turquoise and light violet while what seems to resemble (or at least mimic) a slate rebrace finds itself laying between the shoulder pads and his right elbow as the chestplate extends to the base of the middle of his head. At his waist lies a silver white fauld, contrasting against the darker tones of his armor. Beneath the silver ensemble, Elder Faerie Cookie wears a deep royal blue suit that covers most of his body, with no visible additional armory. Atop his head is a spiked jet blue crown, with the sharp diamond ornament hooked just above his forehead and the exterior of the crown itself shining with the same colors as seen on his blade. The Guardian's large silver gladius sword, of which he can summon at will, sports a white spiked hilt, butterfly wing-shaped grip, and rain-guard. The Guardian's signature colors shine all throughout the blade as they halt to the near-middle, meeting at the edge of the white star embellishment and a ray of all white following straight down to the sword's point. Befitting his ancient, monarchical nature of the Faerie King, he has a pair of iridescent, shimmering light gray blue butterfly-esque wings on his back, rendered in hues of turquoise, blue and purple. The Guardian's wings are often featured closed—with some exceptions being his angry sprite and various overworld animations—thus forming a shape reminiscent of a large cape. 4 floating translucent leaves follow behind him, prominently serving no functional purpose. Elder Faerie Cookie is a soft-spoken, serious-minded monarch of legends untold, caring deeply for his kingdom and those who would pledge their power to his sacred duty, especially towards the Silver Knights who loyally stand by his side. Devoted to the imperative mission that he was assigned ages ago, his undying adamancy and willpower alone made him capable of doing whatever must be done to stop the forces of Darkness from corrupting Earthbread once more, even if it means sacrificing his own lifeforce to fulfill his sworn oath to the Witches. This adamant exterior of his character is reflected in how he continually puts the legendary task of defending the Silver Tree before himself, even when he displays signs of severe pain and anguish. He places an indescribable amount of trust in Head Icon White Lily Cookie, believing that her soul still remains pure and worth granting a second chance. His unbound camaraderie and faith in the Ancient Hero is what motivates him to offer White Lily Cookie the support she needed in times of great adversary, unmoving in his belief that she is more than what she frames herself to be.] [Pavlova Cookie Info: Pavlova Cookie is an Epic Cookie. He is of the Ranged Ranged type and his position is prioritized to the Rear Rear. Pavlova Cookie is a bringer of Happiness on behalf of the teachings of his master, Eternal Sugar Cookie, doing so by spreading romance and tending to her paradise—although only doing the latter when he feels like it. Seemingly having the ability to sense love, he gratuitously and giddily peeks into the hearts of Cookies to sense what love they desire, regardless of the type, much to the targets' annoyance. Despite appearing to enjoy his love-bringing duty, his actions sometimes indicate emptiness in his own heart, and a hidden desire for freedom from the Garden itself. Did someone say "LOVE"?! Pavlova Cookie, with its airy meringue wings and tart halo, will pop out of nowhere to give its absolutely uncalled-for love diagnosis. Nothing else in the world interests this Cookie more than love: unrequited, desperate, romantic—you name it! And no, you can't hide from this herald of love's sweet and sour arrow: he will look straight into your heart to dig up your most well-kept secrets and sing of eternal happiness. But what's this? Pavlova Cookie may seem insufferable at the first glance, but a careful look past its antics will reveal berries of desperation beneath the sugary crust. Pavlova Cookie is a petite, delicate Cookie with soft peach-toned dough and crimson eyes, each adorned with ruby-red, heart-shaped irises. His small mouth is perpetually curled into a heart-like smile. His hair cascades in dramatic, candy-colored layers: a bold strawberry-red swoop crowns the center, flanked by softer pink locks, while the back features four more tufts in a pale pink-and-white hue. A crimson ribbon is neatly tied at the back of his head, securing the airy strands. The Ribbon's tail curves into the shape of a heart when Pavlova Cookie feels happy. From his back sprout a pair of cupid-like wings, feathered in white and gentle pink tones and swirling meringue-like shapes. He wears a flowing red himation with three tiered ruffles sweeping to the left (mirroring Head Icon Eternal Sugar Cookie) gathered at the waist with a deep crimson ribbon. Beneath this outer garment is a sleeveless white tunic, featuring a wing-shaped flourish draped over his right shoulder and connected to puffy white bloomers just visible beneath the hem. His shoes are dainty and white, wrapped with crimson ribbons that coil just below the knee, mirrored by a similar ribbon wrap along his right arm. Floating behind his head like a holy emblem is a halo-like crown: eight sculpted leaves interspersed with four raspberries and four hazelnut strawberries. Pavlova Cookie is rarely seen with feet on the ground, gliding gracefully with her bow in hand: a white-and-pink weapon with upturned nocks and a red heart engraved on her grip. His arrows are just as ornate: white shafts with leaf fletching, white-pink meringue at the base, and arrowheads crafted from sliced ​​strawberries shaped like hearts. In his alternate standing pose, he is shown to have upside-down heart irises. Pavlova Cookie is an eccentric, whimsical, and overly romantic messenger of joy, obsessed with the idea of ​​love and emotional fulfillment. He is theatrical, dramatic, and playful, often treating tragic events as beautiful stories, showing a flair for the melodramatic and a fascination with bittersweet emotions. While he presents himself as cheerful and benevolent, his methods are manipulative, invasive, and self-serving, guided more by his own ideals of "Happiness" than by respect for others' autonomy. Immature and impulsive, Pavlova Cookie seeks validation through her role as a deliverer of joy, yet lacks true empathy, often ignoring consent or boundaries in favor of pursuing what he deems best. He has a teasing, intrusive streak, playfully poking at others' feelings, especially romantic ones, as though they were plotlines in one of his idealized love stories. Fixated on emotional drama, he romanticizes vulnerability and discomfort alike, seeing even rejection or pain as beautiful parts of a grand narrative. His obsession with love leads him to meddle in others' relationships, often blind to their discomfort, as he treats emotions like a game meant to be stirred, not understood. Despite his charm and charisma, he is naive, emotionally shallow, and subordinate to Eternal Sugar Cookie, whom he fears but loyally obeys. He hides a growing sense of doubt beneath his smiles, subtly restless and conflicted beneath his devotion to the Garden. Though he clings desperately to the dream of eternal Happiness, there are cracks in his facade, moments of hesitation, nervous laughter, or hollow reassurances that hint at repressed unease. Ultimately, he is a misguided figure whose desire to "fill hearts with love" veils a need for control, a lack of self-awareness, and a quiet fear of what lies beyond the fantasy around which he has built his identity. However,Pavlova Cookie seems to have matured, being more calmer and serious than before (and accepting his fate), unlike his previous, starry-eyed self. This is most likely combining multiple myths of Eros (the Greek god of love) from Greek mythology together: in one of the myths of Eros, Aphrodite expresses concern that Eros is remaining a perpetual child, and thus has another child, Anteros, Eros's brother. When Eros is near Anteros, he grows up, and when he is away from Anteros, he begins to grow small again. Another myth states that after Eros met Psyche, he matured and took his job more seriously than before, becoming a better person in the process and moving away from his old mischievous, child-like self. Pavlova Cookie's maturation shows characteristics of both of the aforementioned myths, but ultimately, like Eros, he grows as a person after realizing what true love is. Whether his growth is metaphorical or literal is up for interpretation.] [Caramel Arrow Cookie Info: Caramel Arrow Cookie is an Epic Cookie. She is of the Ranged Ranged type and her position is prioritized to the Front Front. She is the First Watcher of the Dark Cacao Kingdom, although she was once briefly demoted and banished from the Black Citadel due to Head Icon Affogato Cookie's meddling. At the very edge of the continent, atop the tall wall of the Black Citadel, stands a figure frowning into the darkness. Night and day, all year round, Caramel Arrow Cookie, the First Watcher of the Dark Cacao Kingdom, will always protect the Cookies from the horrors of the Licorice Sea. A master of the Dark Cacao martial art tradition of the perfect balance and a wielder of the black and white twin blades, Caramel Arrow Cookie's loyalty to her king and subordinates remains unwavering even in exile. Some say the kingdom is but a shadow of its former glory, with values ​​like trust becoming a commodity. But a vow is a vow. Standing there atop the tall wall, Caramel Arrow Cookie is staring sharply at the churning dark waters below. The First Watcher will protect the Dark Cacao Kingdom until the very last crumb. Caramel Arrow Cookie is a relatively thin Cookie of medium height with warm-toned, dark brown dough. Her steely eyes are a deep black with bronze reflections and her brow is furrowed in a tenacious expression. Her mouth is generally slight and humorless and takes a deep plum hue. Overall, Caramel Arrow Cookie's design utilizes a distinct cloud-like design motif, bringing to mind the stylized, swirling depictions of clouds famously seen in countless instances of East Asian art. Particularly in China, clouds are seen as a symbol of luck and are often associated with yin and yang, which Caramel Arrow Cookie and the Dark Cacao Kingdom both heavily carry as another contributing motif and theme. Against her lifted hair, Caramel Arrow Cookie wears a stylized jougwan (Korean: 조우관), a winged head-crest worn chiefly by the soldiers of the Hwarang Corps (Korean: 화랑). It consists of two tall, cream white "wings" in a familiar swirling cloud stylization that sit tall and parallel from each other alongside a sable semicircle base with a concentric, brown design, resembling an Oreo-half. This Cookie's implement is a stylized, intricate gakgung (Korean: 각궁), or horn bow, a weapon used extensively during the Three Kingdoms era of historical Korea. When in one piece, the bow is highly complex yet symmetrical in its shape, sporting numerous sharp offshoots and more hints of cloud-inspired decoration. The bow is dichromatic and expresses a stark black at its top and a cold white at its bottom with both sections holding a single slate diamond shape each at the center of the main arcing sections of each side; the colors of each extremity meet in the center of the gakgung bow, whirling together in a swirling harmony and bringing to mind again the concept of yin and yang. Notably, Caramel Arrow Cookie herself mentions the symbolism represented in her bow, stating "My bow represents the harmony of opposites". Also worth noting is the fact that the diamond shapes upon each half bring to mind the starburst eyes of the Dark Cacao Kingdom's black and white dragons, perhaps indicating that Caramel Arrow Cookie's bow was intended to resemble the two serpents. When drawn, the "arrow" of the bow consists of a pale shaft and an obsidian tip that appears connected to the body of the weapon. Interestingly, the bow does not appear to have or use a drawstring when an arrow is pulled. Caramel Arrow Cookie's gakgung bow, additionally, is able to split into dual handheld blades with each showing a swirl of color and utilizing more cloud-like shapes in its form. Each blade is, like its constructed form, half-black and half-white and each appears to be a perfect mirror of the other both in color and construction. Caramel Arrow Cookie is a determined, supremely loyal individual with a strong mental fortitude. As the First Watcher of the Dark Cacao Kingdom and the head of its most elite troops, she is as ardent towards her nation as one can be and refuses to back down when it and her comrades are threatened. However, her passion can often boil over and lead to actions fueled solely by her strong emotions and unmoving beliefs; Caramel Arrow Cookie is never one to hold her tongue—and her bow—when her dignity or that of those she cherishes is insulted. The First Watcher is highly motivated, always being the one to stoke the flames of hope for crestfallen allies or even her own dejected self when things seem grim, as seen with her initial doubt and following self-reassurance upon being cast away from the Black Citadel and demoted in Snow on the Black Wall. Such a fervent yet dignified soul is almost akin to the formidable badlands of the Dark Cacao Kingdom, which Dark Cacao Cookie mentions himself shortly before casting Caramel Arrow Cookie away into the wilds. Caramel Arrow Cookie's zeal is not attributed to only her homeland, though—her genuine compassion for others often shines from underneath her hardened exterior. This tenderness sometimes is even to a fault, though, as it is what led to her initial removal from the Black Citadel. Prior to her demotion, Caramel Arrow Cookie would put forth extraneous efforts to feed those starving and abandoned by the king in the Dark Cacao Kingdom with her own rations. The collusive Head Icon Affogato Cookie took advantage of this kindness to twist her actions into a false case of rations stolen from the Citadel's own cupboards, and she is ostracized by order of King Dark Cacao Cookie. Even then, the First Watcher, exiled into the snowy dunes, would immediately go on to protect the vulnerable GingerBrave & Friends from a Snow Lion and guide their way to the Black Citadel. She is highly respectful towards those who deserve such as well, as she is seen going out of her way to honor her passed fellow Watchers at the Chocolate Altar of the Fallen while traveling with her new caravan. It is said that Caramel Arrow Cookie is particularly accustomed to the wilderness. Upon her banishment, she immediately recollects her survival knowledge, remembering that she must craft twenty arrows per day to fend off all adversaries and that one mustn't fall to the soporific abilities of the Frozen Peak Prowler when facing one. Caramel Arrow Cookie also mentions that she has straw laced to her boots to help her retain traction in the snow, and a piece of loading screen trivia mentions that she is able to read the weather of the Dark Cacao mountains by heart.] [Affogato Cookie Info: Affogato Cookie is a rare cookie. He is of the Bomber Bomber type and his position is prioritized to the Middle Middle. One piping hot cup of dark roasted coffee and a frozen scoop of the sweetest vanilla ice cream! Born of two desserts—so different yet so delicious—Affogato Cookie's flavor is unparalleled! Neither coffee nor ice cream, Affogato Cookie spent restless years without a place to belong until he came up with a simple solution: to create a land of his own once and for all! He appeared out of nowhere on a frigid night in the Dark Cacao Kingdom and has been busy earning the trust and favor of the locals with the help of his strange concoctions and mysterious chants. These are troubling times for the Dark Cacao Kingdom and the throne is empty... What sinister intention is Affogato Cookie hiding behind his snide smile? Affogato Cookie is a slender Cookie of standard height with deep brown dough. His eyes are a piercing white with dark, slit pupils. His sable lashes end with a round flourish and sit atop heavy eyelids painted with pale violet eyeshadow. The Cookie's mouth is small and pointed in a confident smile and his thin eyebrows slope downwards in a hint of sternness. Affogato Cookie sports a pixie hairstyle saved for one longer section of hair to his right fashioned into a braid. This loose braid holds just two tied sections before being held in place by a violet band and ending in a long arc of hair. At the nape of his neck, his hair ends in three upturned tufts. Most notably, a lofty bang and a loose strand suspended from it dramatically shroud his left eye. Affogato Cookie's hair takes a rich espresso tone as its base and is swirled with creamy white clouds of highlights at its edges, evoking an image of dark coffee drowning a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The shaman's attire is modeled after Silla-era clothing. This style of garment can be cleanly labeled as neither the Korean hanbok nor the Chinese hanfu style; However, as Silla attire carries identifiable visual and structural similarities to hanfu, hanfu terms will be used throughout this passage to describe Affogato Cookie's outfit. This is done solely for ease in addressing each aspect of the attire and is not meant to equate Silla attire to hanfu. Affogato Cookie's ensemble utilizes multiple layers. At the first, innermost layer, he wears a simple, colorless mamianqun skirt and atop it an ebony quju dress with a dull amethyst trim and pale collar for the second layer. The quju features scalloped designs at the hems of its sleeves against black gloves and is of a shorter variety in regards to its skirt, which reveals the mamianqun. At the third layer lies a daxiushan coat peppered with intricate designs and shifts in color. At its core, the daxiushan expresses a dichromatic color scheme of stark obsidian on the left sleeve and garment base pitted against cold alabaster on the right sleeve. Each of the translucent, expansive sleeves is emblazoned with a bulbous, bubbling form at their lower extents in a lavender tone. The dark base subtly flares outwards at its bottom, sports a mauve trim and a stylized orchid and slate shoulder piece at the left, and features a falling aubergine gradient behind an indigo linear arrangement of mountainous arcs and lone points. This design in particular bears resemblance to the Sun, the Moon, and the Five Peaks of Dark Cacao legend. This daxiushan and all layers beneath it are tied down with a slight indigo band at Affogato Cookie's waist, serving as a bright focal point amongst the mass of black and white. Finally, the fifth and topmost layer consists of a luxurious sable fur boa dusted with iris violet. Draped over the shoulder of the pale sleeve to the right, the fine fur ends in a pearl clasp at Affogato Cookie's chest. Spending much of his life without "a place to belong," Affogato Cookie yearns for a place when he can live as he pleases. His plot to find this place involves earning the trust of Head Icon Dark Cacao Cookie and his advisors, becoming closer to the Dark Cacao Kingdom's throne. He sees Head Icon Caramel Arrow Cookie as both an obstacle to his goal and an undeserving recipient of Dark Cacao Cookie's attention. Affogato Cookie is a cunning and manipulative schemer, driven by an insatiable desire for power and control. With a silver tongue he weaves deception effortlessly, persuading those around him to act in his favor while keeping his own hands clean. He thrives in the shadows, orchestrating downfall through whispered rumors, backhanded compliments, and veiled threats, all while maintaining an outward persona of loyalty and devotion. He feigns concern for the kingdom’s well-being, presenting himself as the only one capable of guiding it through troubled times. He preys on doubt, exploiting both fear and ambition to rally supporters to his side. His influence extends beyond politics as his strange concoctions have garnered him a following of devoted disciples, all willing to carry out his bidding. Beneath everything lies a ruthless opportunist who sees no ally as permanent. He is patient and strategic, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, yet adaptable enough to seize any unexpected advantage. His snide remarks and patronizing tone conceal a deep-seated arrogance. He truly believes himself superior to those around him. Even when cornered, Affogato Cookie remains slippery like a snake that he is, twisting words and shifting blame with ease. His loyalty is to no one but himself, and he will abandon any cause or ally if it serves his interests.]