Arago's Castle

Arago's castle is located in the capital city of Bonnou Kyou, or what's otherwise known as "The Imperial Capital of Worldly Desires". No one knows if this city was created by the resurrection of Arago or if it was originally there and its presence invaded the Human World like a ghost. The layout of the tower, main enclosure, and main gate doesn't seem to change from the old castle's design. Both the size of the main gate and the roof tiles are huge. They seem to have been built to match the scale of the emperor of evil spirits. However, even taking that into account, these are still massive.

## The Original Castle

This castle is not only Arago's residence, but it's also used as a base for his goal of conquering the Human World. It has a unique shaped castle tower with a fairly sharp design. It seems like it's some sort of magical tower that's sitting on the clouds when it suddenly appeared over Shinjuku. This one portion of his castle completely covered the skyscrapers and its presence changed the metropolitan area to an area controlled only by his Youja.

### Upper part of the castle tower

This is the version of Arago's castle that appeared over Shinjuku. You can see just how huge Arago's castle is in comparison to the skyscrapers of the city spread out below.

### The Large Mirror in the Audience Room

This is the room where the four Masho, and others, go to meet with Arago. The large mirror hanging in the audience room shows various recorded images. The room is dim save for blue candles that only appear to be lit when one of the Masho is meeting with Arago. This mirror may be, but is unconfirmed, one of the three treasures, the sacred mirror Yata no Kagami, that sees anything in the world.

### Star-shaped sky towers

When the initial invasion of Shinjuku began and the Youja army captured people, this area is where those people were kept. Jun's parents, who got lost in the crowd during this time, were also in this area. The captives were made into pillars by Arago. In the end, every last person appears to have been safely released after Arago was defeated.

## Outside the New Castle

The new castle for Arago has a large atrium and a viewing platform.

### Waterway

There is a moat around Arago's castle and a waterway running through the interior of the castle. Originally, the moats were used to fortify the defenses, but sometimes they also became a route that would allow enemies to enter.

### Badamon's Temple

Badamon was the chief of the Jiryoushuu, or Earth Spirits. He resided in a temple shaped like the pyramids of the Aztecs and other ancient South American civilizations. It's also the place where he gathered his subordinates and used mysterious magical skills. The temple is built on a white plateau at the main gate of the castle.

### The Beautiful Star Shrine (Hoshi Urara Miya)

In the pond that connects to the moat is where you can find Kayura's building. Its name is 'The Beautiful Star Shrine' and it looks like it's floating. It's located on a pond that leads to a moat. When there's no battle, Kayura seems to spend her time here. It is connected to the castle by a corridor.

### The White Sand Monolith

In addition to Badamon's temple, there's a huge white sand monolith in front of the main gate. It looks like a huge structure, but it's actually a supported rock that looks like a pentacle sticking out from the bottom. There are bonfires burning around it.

## Inside the New Castle

### Throne Room

Where Arago sits upon a throne and meets with the Masho and Badamon. The room is dim save for the fiery light behind the throne and the blue candles that flank the throne. At times, a blue bonfire is lit before the throne.

### Council Chamber

Where Arago sits upon a throne and meets with his vassals.

### Room of Enma

Enma is the Japanese name for 'Yama'. Enma is the Buddhist and Chinese god who presides over Hell.

### Fusuma (Japanese sliding screen) Room

In Japanese architecture, fusuma are vertical rectangular panels which can slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room, or act as doors.

### The Spider Web Room

Ashura statues are installed between the spider webs. Ashura is a demon title is often used in Buddhism when describing various demons. It's sometimes defined as "a giant fighting and battling demon". Ashura in Buddhism are benevolent deities that protect against evil and demons. In terms of power, Ashuras rank above humans but below most of the other deities. They live in the area near the coastal foot on the northern side of Mount Sumeru (located in India). Their domain is partially or wholly in the ocean.

### Dungeon

As a castle, naturally it would be equipped with a dungeon. It's a bit strange to be underground in a castle that stands above the clouds, but it's a necessary facility. It's only function is to lock away those people who disobey the person in charge.

### The Room for the Three Masho

With Shuten's departure, the position of the three Mashou became very uncertain. Because of this, they had been given a private room in the castle. Rather than giving preferential treatment to them, this was actually done to keep them under surveillance.

### Devil's Face Shrine

Due to the careful strategies set in place by Arago, Shin, Shuu, and Seiji were successfully captured and then brought to this strange shrine. Here is where they were connected to it and restrained inside of it. For all rights and purposes, it really looked like they were being held inside a demon statue's face. On top of everything else, this shrine also has the function of absorbing the power of the armors. Because of this, the shrine provided the necessary power to create the Youja's sword that was given to Dala.

### Notes

English (fan) translations provided by The URWWS 2021 Yoroiden Samurai Troopers collection of art settings.

## Gallery

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, 30th Anniversary Memorial Book, Tatsumi Publication. Fan translation by The URWWS.The original castle meeting chamberThe magical mirrorPrisoners of the first invasionThe passageway to the throne roomThe throne roomThe throne roomBadamon meeting with AragoThe throne roomThe throne roomThe council chamberThe Devil Face ShrineThe Jiryoushu torturing the captivesBadamon's temple and the white sand monolithThe Enma Room where Naaza sets a trap
## Sources

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, 30th Anniversary Book, Tatsumi Publication. Fan translation by The URWWS.