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Matthew Arcana
Matthew
Biographical Information
Name: Matthew
Also known as: Gamekeeper of Old
The Hand of Fate
Il Matto
Mat
Null
Zero
Coo-yon
Age: 16
Status: Deceased
Arcana
Card: The Fool, Gamekeeper of Old
Relationships
Family: Unnamed Mother †
Physical Description
Gender: Male

Matthew is the Fool Arcana known as Gamekeeper of Old.

Physical description[]

Matthew is tall but lanky with mousy brown hair and distant eyes. However, he is deceptively strong.

Personality[]

He often speaks what seems like nonsense to others and does not reveal anything more than he wants to. He appears to like Evie as a friend, typically saying "The Empress is my friend". It is thus seen that he regards Evie as a close confidant, though when he chooses not to reveal any more information, he tends to stare at his hand. He is often seen as crazy and occasionally incoherent, but it is implied that he has an inner cunningness that belies his outward non-threatening front. Regardless, he seems to care sincerely for Evie, though the fact that he has won at least one game before suggests that at some point, he has killed at least one Card and possibly Evie. He is described by Aric as "The smartest person to ever play the game"

Biography[]

Early life[]

Matthew was the first of the Cards to reveal himself to Evie, in the two weeks prior to the Flash (and possibly the spring before when she was first sent away to a mental hospital in Georgia) he sent her visions of what was to come. (I.e. The Flash, Bagmen, and all of those fun things)

Poison Princess[]

His mother traps him and tries to drown him after killing herself; Evie sees this through his mind, and Jack and Selena free him and establish an alliance with him. The entire books he asks Evie, "Empress is my friend?" in a sad tone.

Endless Knight[]

Though separated, Evie remains in contact with him mentally. During this time, it comes out that Matthew withheld information - like that Jack had killed her mother. Evie is upset with him, to which he replies "Matthew knows best."

Dead of Winter[]

Matthew declares that Aric, Jack, and Evie must all go to rescue Selena, or Evie will die. Afterwards, he leaves on his own for unknown reasons. Although he had fallen ill before they left. Aric revealed that being around so many Arcana at once hurt him in some way.

Day Zero[]

The Fool, Gamekeeper of Old, Matthew's character page is mostly blacked out, with only cryptic phrases left on his page.

Arcana Rising[]

Evie is mad at Matthew, believing he betrayed her. The entire Arcana is shut off from hearing each others calls. Meanwhile, Matthew saves Jack from slave traders while also saving his life more than once. Mathew reveals a cryptic message to Jack that implied he could either operate the switchboard or be strong. Plus, the Emperor could find Evie if it was on. Readers get to see Matthew use his powers in amazing ways. It is unclear what Matthew's motivations are, but it is clear Matthew is not a Fool to be reckoned with.

From the Grave[]

In the Year 59 N.D. he visits Evie on her death bed. She wants to win the game to spare Matthew the lonely road of immortality. He reveals that he had forseen that moment lifetimes ago and I had loved her ever since. As the Empress dies, he becomes the winner.

In the Year 800 N.D. he reunites with new reincarnation of the Empress. Then, she recalles all of her memories from the previous game. Matthew reveals that he had planned to win that game and now after getting through centuries of suffering his death will be the sacrifice for the gods which ends the game forever. The Fool will never be reincarnated.

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

  • Mathew betrayed the Empress in the first game. In the next, he vowed never to again. The Empress is Mathew's only friend by his choice.
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