Summoner

*I wake up from an unusually nostalgic dream...*

* Polaris (Formerly)

**The Summoner** or *Hayden* if the player decides to keep their original name is the Main Character of Arcana Twilight and the player character. They possess a rare kind of magic known as *Summoning*, which allows them to imprint and summon all 5 love interests within the game. Aside from this ability, The Summoner isn't able to perform other kinds of magic and is dependent on other sorcerers to battle. They are Contell's first transfer student and also the first to be enrolled without being a constellation choice.

## Appearance

The Summoner has no set in-game appearance, but they are represented in-chat by a polar bear icon or a triangle-laced Triquetra. Their profile picture can also be changed to various card illustrations once unlocked.

## Backstory

Little is known about the summoner's background before their arrival to Bound Arlyn aside from their name, most likely to allow the player to create their own. The Summoner arrived from Mid Eartheim through a rift and landed inside the Deep Rooted Tower, where their powers are awoken. As a reflex, they summon Arcturus and are saved from a rampaging monster, which triggers the current story.

## Main Story

The summoner fell unconscious right after being saved by Arcturus and was taken to Contell. There, it is decided that they'll be transferred into the school for safety. Even if the player chooses to refuse the offer, the Summoner will be eventually convinced to stay as a student. During the story, various unfortunate events will happen in the vicinity of the Summoner and their actions will affect the end result accordingly.

**SPOILER**

On  6-17 it is revealed that the reason for their abduction from Mid Eartheim is part of the plan of the Dark Sorcerers of The Void to acquire a Summoner onto their ranks, and that the Summoner has been targeted ever since they were a child. It is also revealed in  9-9 that The Summoner has amnesia and is unable to recollect any memories aside from their name.
In 12-11 , to everyone's surprise, it is revealed the Summoner is actually Great Sorcerer Polaris─ or at least what is left of their essence, which was sent to Mid-Earthem in the form of the Summoner. Yet, it is still unknown if they just reincarnated or if they were adopted into a family. What is clear, though, is that their memories and their physical age were reversed in their entirety.

## Relationships

### Arcturus

"Ummm... I want to be by your side, can I do that?"

Arcturus is the first sorcerer to meet and imprint on the Summoner and serves as your guide for the first few chapters of the game. Through him, you learn the basics of gameplay. Arcky is immediately friendly to the summoner and often cheers them on whatever they're doing, he is also adamant on bringing you home. When flirted with, Arcturus is easily flustered and becomes slightly bashful.

### Spica

"You have so much potential. I'm looking forward to it."

He is the second Sorcerer to be introduced to the Summoner. Though initially ill-tempered and slightly hostile, Spica quickly warms up to you, even recognizing your magical talent. He later takes on the mantle of being your mentor and introducing you to Bound Arlyn culture and traditions. Spica is more forward about his attraction to you, often praising the summoner and mentioning his fondness towards you often.
You can choose to imprint on him in  1-13.

### Pollux

"Would you like to play with me if you can't sleep? I want to do something pleasant."

Pollux is the third sorcerer the Summoner meets and the last sorcerer they imprint to. Initially, Pollux warns the Summoner that it isn't easy to make friends with him yet he is quickly proven wrong by easily befriending them. Due to being the youngest and a freshman, he is also your classmate, which prompts to a lot of homework or class-related interactions. He outwardly expresses his fondness for Summoner and though he doesn't enjoy being taken care of, he mentions he doesn't mind as much when it's the Summoner. You can choose to imprint on him in  4-4.

### Alpheratz

"You're so energetic, following me all around."

Alpheratz, introduced alongside Pollux, is the fourth sorcerer introduced to the summoner. Initially, he acts aloof and uncooperative towards the Summoner, often warning them to not get involved in other sorcerers' problems and thinking of them as a troublemaker. Afterwards, though, he takes on a more protective and brotherly stance towards Summoner and often urges them to not overwork themselves and to worry about their well-being. When flirted with, Alpheratz acts mostly oblivious or brushes romantic remarks off. You accidentally imprint on him in  2-1.

### Sirius

"Summoner, I just heard a very creepy ghost story..."

Sirius is the second to last sorcerer the summoner meets, and is immediately intrigued by them. Usually acting flirtatious with The Summoner. He also provides ominous advice from time to time and seems to know more about rifts than what he lets on. Though he usually reciprocates flirting, he has shown not to like PDA or physical forms of affection. He also, curiously, can also have affection gained from by being rude to him.

**SPOILER**

Later on, it is revealed Sirius was in some way involved with both previous interloping incidents involving MC, and not only references them being in Bound Arlyn not to be an accident, but also talks about how he wants to bring them back to Mid Eartheim for their safety. It is also revealed in  8-20 that we accidentally imprinted on him in  1-23. After destroying the Deep Rooted Tower, he shows much more worry about the summoner's fate rather than regret, and informs them that one of the reasons he's destroying the tower is for the summoner's own well-being.

### Vega

"What do you miss Summoner? Hometown? Family? Friends? Or... ..."

Vega is the last sorcerer the summoner meets and is the one with the rockiest relationship with them. Initially downright hostile towards them, he often warns the summoner about getting too attached to Bound Arlyn and that they should try to return home as soon as possible. In the first chapters, he actively avoids spending time with the Summoner and insists on working alone, often with cutting and rude remarks about the Summoner's abilities. Later on in the story, he develops a protective streak, and though still enphasizes the summoner's weakness, he now has the desire to keep them safe and out of trouble, often putting his own safety at risk. he is the last sorcerer you imprint with, accidentally imprinting on him in  2-18.

**SPOILER**

Vega, much like the Summoner, is revealed to be from Mid-Eartheim and was taken at a very young age. Not only that, but it is revealed in  7-1 that he was once the Summoner's childhood best friend, explaining his protectiveness of them. After realizing the summoner did not have any memory of him, he quickly turned bitter and resentful as Vega held their former relationship close to him, but later warms up to them once again, even begging Pollux in  3-B to look for them in his place when he is unable to. The summoner is given some options in which they can allude to vaguely remembering Vega, though, due to their amnesia, there are little to no details about their childhood friendship.

## Trivia

* The summoner is referred by many interchangeable pronouns. Wether that is intentional or a mistranslation is yet unknown.
* The Summoner is the first StoryTaco MC that is completely devoid of any human representation.