NC (co-CEOs Kim Taek-jin, Park Byung-moo) has unveiled the key characters and world-building for its new subculture RPG, 'Astrae Oratio' (developed by Dynamis One).

'Astrae Oratio' is a 'New Legend' (Shin-denki) subculture RPG set in a fantasy world where magic exists. The title, which translates from Latin to 'Prayer of the Stars' or 'Prayer Offered to the Stars,' was previously known as 'Project AT.' Following the initial reveal of its world and concept through a super teaser PV, the company has now released visuals for key characters and detailed core settings such as the 'Special District Bureau' and 'Territories.

"City, Stars, and Magic": A Tokyo That Is Familiar Yet Strange

The stage for 'Astrae Oratio' is a Tokyo that feels both familiar and strange—a time when Tokyo Tower has just been completed and the Odaiba International Exhibition Center is under construction. In this world, which is accelerating in a direction different from the one we know, a new story begins during an era when it wasn't considered odd to talk about dreams while gazing at the stars in the night sky.

At the heart of the story is the 'Special District Bureau' (Special Zone Management Bureau). Located in Minato Ward, where Tokyo Tower stands, it is the administrative office that manages the special zones designated by the 'Inner Cabinet'—the true power brokers of Tokyo's magical world. It is, in essence, the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Government for Mages,' holding all administrative and legal authority over the magical world within the city. However, the fact that there is currently only one official on staff—the 'Chief'—makes the start of the story all the more intriguing.

The most notable feature of this title is that the protagonist is not a mage. The new character, the 'Chief,' is an ordinary Tokyo civil servant with no special abilities whose fate is upended when they are transferred to the mysterious 'Special District Bureau.' It turns out that the bureau is the agency responsible for overseeing the administration of mages living in Tokyo under the cover of secrecy. The Chief becomes the dedicated civil servant for Tokyo's mages, left to handle all sorts of magic-related issues occurring in the city alone. The various incidents that arise while managing the administration of the magical world form the core of the game's story.

Key Characters

● Hiwagishiakari Ai

CV. Shiraishi Haruka

The head of the Special District Bureau and the person who arbitrarily transferred the Chief to the bureau. She is the Chief's direct supervisor, though she is hardly a role model, often bringing all sorts of toys into her office. She is portrayed as a mysterious figure whose true nature remains unknown in many ways.

"I am the person in charge here, Director Hiwagishiakari Ai. I look forward to working with you."

Chief (Protagonist)

An ordinary Tokyo civil servant who is not a mage. As the only official and the person in charge at the Special District Bureau, they become the central figure of the story, tasked with handling the administration and incidents of the magical world.

"I'm not anyone special... I'm not a mage, and I don't have any special abilities."

● Doll CV. Shiraishi Haruka

A type of temporary bodyguard created by the Director to protect the Chief. A mysterious character about whom almost nothing is known, other than the fact that their body is made of wood.

"Please, rest assured. I will protect you."

● Hoshi-chan Special District Bureau Mascot

The promotional mascot for the Special District Bureau, featuring a design that heavily reflects the Director's personal taste. This bright and quirky star-shaped character adds a cheerful atmosphere to the game.

"Hahaha, you won't find anything better than this, will you?"