Kcalb

Kcalb (クカルブ) is a major character in The Gray Garden. He is the devil of the Gray Garden and older brother of Wodahs. In the past, he fought in the Great War with his godly counterpart Etihw.
== Physical Description ==
 Kcalb has short messy white hair, black scleras with white irises, raceless white skin and two dark gray horns protruding from his head. He wears a large fur trimmed dark gray coat with black diamonds at the hem, a suit consisting of a white dress shirt and black tie, coat, slacks, and dress shoes. Whether he has a tail or not is a secret. 
In the past, Kcalb had longer hair tied into a ponytail. He wore a black military uniform with six diamonds on the front, three gray diamonds on each sleeve, black belt, and large fur-rimmed dark gray coat with some tears at the end. He also wore black gloves, pants, and shoes. 
During the events of The Gray Garden, Kcalb was heavily injured after his battle with Ivlis. In the battle, his hands were injured, and towards the end of The Gray Garden, his hands could be seen wrapped in bandages. In some artworks after the events of The Gray Garden, he can still be seen with bandaged hands. Kcalb can also be seen with a cane at times; two instances of this are in an image during the credits of the game and a panel of the ATTACK! Devil-ish Style comic.
== Personality ==
Kcalb is known to be rather temperamental and easily flustered, often enraged over trivial matters. He is described by Etihw as "outrageously shy" and very introverted and quiet in most situations. His shyness can be curbed by a large enough threat, evidenced through an aggressive manner he used to subdue Ivlis so Froze, Yosafire, Macarona, and Rawberry could defeat him. His shyness can also be curbed by alcohol, and he is not conscious of his actions after getting drunk as shown in a mini-comic. He uses the personal pronoun "watashi" to refer to himself. 
Kcalb was apparently "much scarier" before the creation of the Gray Garden and had deep resentment toward both angels and Etihw. Back during the Great War, Kcalb was darker, having given up everything. He now spends a lot of time recollecting the past and agonizing over his sins and mistakes. He hardly regards himself with importance and expresses deep guilt for his past to the degree he told Yosafire "he wasn't worth saving" as he was falling from a cliff.
Kcalb is said to have a low voice, as does his brother Wodahs. 
Kcalb hates spicy things and has a hobby of watching the full moon. He is fond of sweets and bad at playing Othello and cards. According to an angel NPC in the village, Kcalb also enjoys napping. Kcalb has a hard time looking people in the eyes, as commented by Etihw in the bonus room video Old Guy Black as well.
== Background ==
Kcalb is the devil of the Gray Garden. He supervises the demons in his world. For many centuries, he was sealed underground by Etihw because they could not understand each other at the time, the essence of conflict itself. At one point he managed to break free and wage war on them, becoming the catalyst to the "Great War" between angels and demons.
Near the end of that war, he had a great battle with Etihw, where during it, he ruined the right eye of his younger brother Wodahs. The words of Wodahs opened both his and Etihw's eyes, prompting them to create a new world in place of the old. Sometime in the past, he destroyed the old world.
A part of Kcalb's background that remains unclear is his precise relation to Wodahs. It has been said they are brothers, though it is unknown whether they are blood-related, seeing how they are different species.
In the bonus room video Moonlit Night, Kcalb talks with Yosafire while observing the moon. He mentions that he enjoys the moon, and Yosafire comments on how his eyes appear softer when staring at it. During this time, they discuss wishes, and Kcalb describes wanting to meet three people - two of which would be difficult, and the other having never met face to face. This suggests moments and unknown people in Kcalb's past that are important to him. 
== Appearances ==
=== Major ===
* The Gray Garden - Major character
* Garden Gray The - Main protagonist
* ATTACK! Devil-ish Style - Major character
=== Cameo ===
* Mogeko Castle (Original) - Kcalb is seen alongside Yosafire in a promotional artwork for The Gray Garden. 
* Mogeko Castle (Remake) - He appears on a television screen with other members of The Gray Garden cast.
* Funamushi Private Deep-Sea Academy - Cameo
== Relationships ==
=== Relatives ===
==== Etihw ====
Etihw is Kcalb's wife and the god of their shared world. He patently dislikes being teased by them regarding his age, sweet tooth, and other quirks but never takes it to heart and enjoys their company nonetheless. He worries over them when they are separated and seemingly has an intuitive faculty concerning Etihw, making him aware should they ever be in trouble. He plays games, eats, and goes on walks with them, but they can be seen mostly conversing together in the Gray Room. He is often reduced to a blushing stuttering mess in the face of Etihw's romantic advances. Throughout the years, he has harbored feelings for them and developed an overprotective disposition whenever someone such as Satanick attempts to influence them.
Observed through some artworks and The Gray Garden, Kcalb and Etihw are in a romantic relationship. To a question asked by a fan regarding whether or not Kcalb and Etihw were married or dating, Deep-Sea Prisoner responded with "ＹＥＰ(^◡^)." According to an angel NPC in the village, Etihw and Kcalb are always napping. In a Lighthouse Mail, Deep-Sea Prisoner also stated if Etihw had died in Kcalb's place, he would "follow them into death." 
In the past, he was evidently disdainful of Etihw, and blatantly expressed his desire to settle things with them in his time sealed underground. They were bitter enemies who sacrificed a great number of their own underlings in the Great War between angels and demons.
==== Wodahs ====
 Wodahs is Kcalb's younger brother. They share an unusual business-like relationship yet are on good terms and refer to each other with familial terms; Kcalb fondly calls him "Wod." Kcalb favors Wodahs' work over his own underlings', and entrusts the latter in a great deal of duties and errands despite not directly being under his command.
Kcalb is guilt-ridden for ruining Wodahs' right eye during the Great War, and unfailingly offers a remorseful expression each time he sees his younger brother's eyepatch. In the bonus room of The Gray Garden, Wodahs admitted he enjoys this, revealing a more sadistic tendency. Wodahs enjoys passive-aggressively bullying Kcalb to see his reaction. 
It has also been stated Kcalb is "a bit traumatized after being stabbed by his younger brother a long time ago." This likely refers to an event that took place during the Great War.
Despite being brothers, the two are different species. It is unknown how this came to be. So far there have been no implications of them not being blood-related, though this has also not been disproven. When inquired about this matter in a QnA, Deep-Sea Prisoner declined to answer, likely not wanting to spoil anything.
During the Great War, it was Wodahs who convinced Kcalb to change his ways, thereby ending the war. The details surrounding the war are murky; however, it was stated in an illustration that Kcalb is traumatized at being stabbed by his younger brother.
Wodahs would also bake chocolate cakes for Kcalb similarly to how his genderbend counterpart does in Garden Gray The. 
==== Silhouette ====
Silhouette is the daughter of Kcalb and Etihw. They are on good terms and are very close. Silhouette sometimes plays common pranks on him, though not to tease him. 
=== The Gray Garden Cast ===
==== Arbus & Ater ====
Arbus and Ater are Kcalb's demon underlings having served under him since the events of the Great War. They are devoted to him but rarely do anything he commands the way he likes it. Irked yet resigned over their mannerisms, Kcalb relies on them to survey and report to him. He labels them as "hopeless idiots," and the two sarcastically wonder about his constant rebukes. Despite this, Arbus and Ater are devoted to Kcalb and will not tolerate opposition toward their devil. They do their best in serving him and also worry for his wellbeing as can be seen when they come to his aide during his fight with Ivlis.
Ater and Arbus both enjoy sleeping on Kcalb's lap. The two also state that Kcalb never takes them out.
==== Alela Grora ====
Grora is an angel and subordinate of Kcalb. She gets on his nerves and bombards him with questions he dislikes answering, but respects him nonetheless. Grora formally addresses him as "Sir Devil."
==== Yosafire ====
Yosafire is a friend of Kcalb. Kcalb seems to be close to her compared to other villagers. The special respect the two share may stem from Yosafire being the reincarnation of Yosaflame, Kcalb's former loyal underling. Yosafire is prone to teasing and pranking Kcalb, who in turn often feels irritated and flustered by her mischief. He also becomes angry when she calls him "Old Man." She is also prone to wandering in on Kcalb and Etihw during their time together, teasing about their relationship and how they are very close, as can be seen in both the game and some illustrations. Despite that, Kcalb openly accepts and enjoys Yosafire's company.
After falling off a cliff, having been dealt with great wounds by Ivlis, Yosafire saves Kcalb. Though he attempts to convince her he has no right to live due to his past deeds, Yosafire chooses to ignore his pleas, telling him it does not matter to her what he did in the past since he is a different person now. After the invasion eases, Yosafire goes to check up on Kcalb and wanders in on Etihw and him sharing "an adult moment" together while they are outside to which Kcalb adamantly denies nothing was happening.
In the bonus room video Moonlit Night, Yosafire and Kcalb watch the moon. Yosafire reassures Kcalb that he can speak to her about anything that is bothering him, even though he prefers to be alone. Soon after, Kcalb comments on how the moon reminds him of his past. The two talk about shooting stars and making a wish; when Yosafire jokes about her wish and asks Kcalb what he would wish for, he expresses that he would like to meet some people again, two of which would be difficult to meet and the third never having met face to face. He says he is not worthy of meeting them. Yosafire encourages him that perhaps one day they could meet.
==== Ivlis ====
During the events of The Gray Garden, Ivlis tried to steal Kcalb's devil powers. Later, Kcalb ended up thieving a good portion of Ivlis' powers himself, leaving the other devil weak enough for Yosafire and her friends to take him down. Prior to The Gray Garden, they were strangers to each other and had never met before.
Upon seeing Kcalb in ATTACK! Devil-ish Style, Ivlis grows enraged though is unsuccessful attacking him thanks to Satanick's interference. It is said during the Normal End, Ivlis was really strong at that point in time so it was easy to break Kcalb's soul. 
==== Reficul ====
Reficul is Kcalb's longtime acquaintance. Prior to their first meeting, Kcalb had no knowledge of her, yet she knew who Kcalb was. After defeating Ivlis, Reficul materializes to them upon Etihw's request during the pair's private conversation. Kcalb comments about Reficul's loitering and how she could have intervened earlier in all of this. She retorts she helped behind the scenes and explains how she gave chase to Ivlis sorting him out. After a bit more conversation, Kcalb apologizes for the trouble, which Reficul waves off, saying they all need help at times. She then sends regards to him for an upcoming devil's party that another devil is hosting. Kcalb had previously promised his attendance should he need to return the favor; after current events, he now feels obligated to go despite his obvious apprehension.
=== Various ===
==== Satanick ====
Satanick is a fellow devil whose presence is not necessarily welcomed by Kcalb. Although Kcalb tends to avoid Satanick at all costs, they are seen interacting in artworks after events of The Gray Garden. Kcalb often avoids him and is mute around him, barely responsive during their interactions. However, he can turn to violence if Satanick provokes him. Satanick enjoys teasing Kcalb about his relationship with Etihw by making constant sexual jokes; on several occasions, Kcalb has beaten Satanick up for his comments regarding Etihw. Despite his vulgarity, Satanick speaks formally and politely with Kcalb. 
==== Crow ====
"Crow" holds some relation to Kcalb, though in what capacity has yet to be revealed. It is stated by the unnamed character in the talking to Kcalb in the The Gray Garden bonus room video titled "???" that Crow resembles Kcalb. Whether this is in terms of physical attributes, personality, or both is currently unknown. They also express that "[Crow] is [Kcalb's]...". What this relationship alludes to is currently unknown. 
==== Unnamed Character ====
This currently unnamed character appears to know Kcalb, having some connection to him from a past experience. In The Gray Garden bonus room video ???, Kcalb appears remorseful about what he has done to this person, though they correct him on not needing to apologize, stating they were able to live wonderfully happy days since "that day." The details surrounding this particular incident have yet to be revealed. They are also the one raising "Crow." 
==== Yosaflame ====
Yosaflame was one of Kcalb's loyal subordinates who died during the Great War. Their relationship may be hinted at Kcalb's closeness to Yosafire, who is Yosaflame's descendant.
==== Cranber & Lost ====
They were Kcalb's loyal subordinates who died during the Great War.
== Abilities ==
=== Natural Abilities ===
* Destruction - In the past during the war, he destroyed Etihw's previous world that eventually ended up as a barren wasteland.
* Power Absorption - He was able to absorb most of Ivlis' power even while severely injured.
* Appearance Alteration - Being a devil, he is able to change his appearance at will. 
== Battle Statistics ==
== Trivia ==
* "Kcalb" is "black" spelled backwards.
* The pattern found on the spell Kcalb used near the end of The Gray Garden coincides with the pattern found on Kurotsuno's horn, her trident, the cover of Obsolete Dream, and numerous other artworks featuring Kurotsuno. 
* Deep-Sea Prisoner has made a homage to the painting The Kiss by Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt featuring Etihw and Kcalb.
* Kcalb is younger than Etihw. 
* His female counterpart was ranked 19th.
* In the files for The Gray Garden, Kcalb's overworld walking sprites are used as placeholders for the ship, airship, and skiff that normally come with RPG Maker 2000 and 2003. Since these vehicles are inaccessible during normal gameplay, the player will never see those sprites in that context.
* Kcalb's cat form Kcaneko has a deep hoarse meow. 
* Kcanekos's paw pads are dark gray. 
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== References ==
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