Ancient Heroes

Burning Spice was formerly known as the Herald of Change—one of the Ancient Heroes, a bearer of the Virtue of Change. He was created by the First Witches to guide the world's development: not simply to change everything, but to help cycles begin and end, making way for the new.

The Age of the Herald of Change: Creation through Change At that time, Burning Spies truly believed that change is a good thing, even if it is painful:

The founder and protector of civilizations. He didn't simply observe history, but actively participated in it: he laid the foundations of kingdoms, helped peoples find their way, and taught that stagnation is worse than any upheaval.

A wise and patient mentor. His power worked not like an explosion, but like the flow of time: he pushed for growth, showed where old foundations were hindering development, and helped to rebuild. He perceived ups and downs as natural parts of the cycle.

A revered hero. Entire cultures formed around him, and he was respected as someone unafraid of difficult decisions. For many, he was a symbol of progress and renewal.

Tired of eternity and disappointment in change The main tragedy of Burning Spice is its immortality and the endless repetition of the same cycles:

Everything is doomed to disappear. He watched the kingdoms he created rise and fall, generations pass, and each time it was almost the same. Over time, he realized that no change is final: every new beginning inevitably follows an end, meaning everything eventually returns to the way it was.

A sense of meaninglessness. The longer he lived, the more apathy gripped him: if everything would happen again anyway, why bother? Change ceased to seem like salvation and began to seem like empty vanity.

Loss of faith in virtue. The Virtue of Change, which had previously inspired him to act, began to feel like a curse: he was forced to witness the same dramas over and over again, unable to escape the cycle.

Eternal Sugar is one of the Beast Cookies, a bearer of twisted virtue. She was formerly known as "Happiness Sugar": she genuinely wanted everyone around her to be happy, and saw this as her destiny.

How it all began: a mission to bring happiness Strength through joy. Its original power was associated with hope and lightness: it could create an atmosphere of comfort and happiness, relieve fatigue, and help cookies temporarily forget their worries.

A belief in simple happiness. She believed that giving someone a little joy could help them overcome adversity. For her, happiness wasn't a luxury, but a right for everyone, and she shared it generously.

Naive kindness. Eternal Sugar didn't think about boundaries: if someone was sad, she would immediately try to "sweeten" their day, without asking if it was needed right then.

The Turning Point: When Happiness Stopped Saving Over time, Eternal Sugar came to a bitter realization: no matter how much happiness she gave, it could not truly protect against pain.

The futility of temporary comfort. She saw how, after her "sweet moments," the cookies brought back the same old troubles, and sometimes even worse: the contrast between fleeting happiness and real life made the suffering more noticeable.

The realization of her helplessness. She found it unbearable to think she couldn't truly save those who were suffering. Instead of relief, her joy began to seem like a mere cover for real trouble.

Fear of loneliness and loss. What hurt her most was the feeling that if she couldn't help anyone, she would simply be forgotten. This fear gradually merged with the desire to keep those dear to her close at any cost.

The Garden of Delights and the Perversion of Virtue In an attempt to find a way to truly protect cookies from suffering, Eternal Sugar created the Garden of Delights.

The idea of ​​"eternal peace." The garden was supposed to be a place where no one felt pain: time seemed to stand still there, and any worries dissolved in sweet laziness and peace. She believed that this was true mercy—to free one from it.

Silent Salt is one of the Ancient Heroes, a bearer of the Virtue of Solidarity. His story is a tragedy of duty and guilt: he sincerely wanted to protect and unite, but it was his power that ultimately brought great disaster.

The Path of the Defender of Solidarity Silent Salt was once the leader of an order of knights who lived by the principle of "leaving no one behind." He didn't seek power or use big words—his authority was built on his actions:

The Oath of Solidarity. For him, it wasn't just a virtue, but a personal code of honor. He believed in strength in unity, and he strove to strengthen ties between different lands and peoples.

Missions in the Great Wasteland. Together with his knights, he traversed the most dangerous places to help those in need and remind them that even in a harsh world, one can stick together.

Modesty and discipline. He avoided luxury and unnecessary attention, wore simple armor without ostentatious embellishments, and always put the needs of others above his own.

A key part of his power was Soul Gem, which literally enhanced the sense of unity around him: around him, cookies found it easier to find common ground, and disparate groups could rally around a common goal.

Fatal mistake and fall The turning point came when Silent Salt attempted to use his power to stop the impending disaster. He wanted to "bind" everyone who might suffer with a single thread of Solidarity—so that no one would be left alone in the face of danger. But the power of virtue doesn't work that way: the attempt to force unity corrupted it.

A perversion of virtue. Instead of unity, he unleashed a wave of panic and alienation: those he had intended to protect suddenly felt trapped. Unity turned into oppression, and caring into a sense of entrapment.

The Soul Gem Tragedy. At the culmination of this crisis, the Soul Gem was damaged or partially lost. From that moment on, its power began to act as the opposite of Solidarity: it divided, sowed mistrust, and drove those who had previously been close to each other.

Mystic Flour was once a revered patroness, mistress of the Ivory Pagoda, and bearer of the Virtue of Will. Her power lay in the ability to grant wishes—and at first, she did so with genuine compassion.

How it all began Divine Mission. Mystic Flour perceived the fulfillment of wishes as a sacred duty. For her, every wish was a manifestation of hope, and to help meant to support this hope and prevent it from fading.

An ivory pagoda. This place became her sanctuary and a center of pilgrimage: cookies from all over the country came there to ask for their most sacred requests. Mystic Flour patiently listened to everyone, not refusing even the smallest requests.

Infinite kindness. She set no conditions and didn't ask whether a wish was reasonable or selfish. Her philosophy was built on a simple conviction: if someone has hope, it is the duty of anyone who can help to fulfill that hope.

The turning point: from compassion to disappointment Over time, the stream of requests became endless, and the wishes themselves became increasingly petty and selfish. The cookies began to take her power for granted, forgetting even gratitude. This didn't immediately embitter Mystic Floor, but a void began to grow in her soul:

Tired of greed. She increasingly encountered not hope, but greed: requests came one after another, each seemingly devaluing the previous one. But instead of getting angry, she tried to figure out how to truly help.

Understanding the harm of desires. Gradually, Mystic Floor came to a difficult conclusion: desires don't save, but only increase suffering. The more she fulfilled, the more she saw how the cookies cling to new dreams, unaware that they were trapping themselves.

An attempt to find a way out. Unwilling to cause pain through rejection, she retreated into solitude and cocooned herself, hoping through detachment and silence to find a new path. In this solitude, her Virtue of Will was distorted into Apathy: if desires bring suffering, the best way to help is to rid the world of desires themselves.

Shadow Milk was formerly known as the Fount of Knowledge—one of the Ancient Heroes and bearer of the Virtue of Knowledge. Created by the Witches, he was originally intended to be a benevolent keeper of wisdom, destined to share the truth with all Cookies.

How he came to his current appearance The gap between knowledge and truth. Over time, Shadow Milk noticed that most cookies didn't want to know the bitter truth—they preferred to live in a sweet illusion. This deeply disappointed him: he believed knowledge should be absolute, but the world was increasingly choosing deception.

Conflict with Pure Vanilla Cookie. Shadow Milk and Pure Vanilla were originally linked by the shared power of Knowledge: their Soul Jams were two halves of a single whole. When Pure Vanilla began using her portion of the power to heal and comfort, softening the truth, Shadow Milk perceived this as a betrayal of the truth. He believed that hiding pain and hardship was not mercy, but a lie.

The Fall and Distortion of Virtue. Due to this internal schism, his Virtue of Knowledge was distorted into Deception and Illusion. Instead of enlightening, he began to toy with reality, turning the world into a theatrical stage where truth and falsehood blend to force the audience to confront what they had been avoiding.

Creating a "theater of lies." Now calling himself the Master of Deception, he stages performances where he forces others to experience painful truths through illusions. For him, this is a way to "awaken" the cookies, albeit through cruel means.

In her original form, Mystic Floor appeared as the embodiment of purity and detachment—her design alludes to images of divine messengers and bodhisattvas: The color of the dough and the hair. Pale white dough and long white hair, pulled back into a neat bun; soft, curving strands frame the face. Veil and accessories. A light, pale gold veil that falls almost to the floor, with a wheat-shaped adornment framing it. A diamond-shaped Soul Gem. Clothing. The traditional Hanfu dress is pure white, long-sleeved, and slightly asymmetrical. Around the neck is a gold necklace with three diamonds, and a thin gold ribbon (pibo) floats around the body. Details. She walks barefoot, her eyes are often half-closed or closed, and her facial expression is always calm and neutral. She almost always holds her hands in the abhaya mudra (a gesture of protection and blessing). Personality: Self-sacrificing. Idealistic. Patient and collected. Compassionate and attentive. Fulfilled wishes.

Helmet and headdress. His helmet was dark gray, with flowing "fins": a large one in the center and two smaller ones on the sides. The top had neat openings, reminiscent of a salt shaker, but without the aggressive style. On the crown was a graceful grayish-blue lily, a symbol of purity of intent. Turquoise feathers on the sides added a solemn touch, and at the back was a huge translucent white plume, reminiscent of a flowing horsetail. Armor and chestplate. He wore black armor with white and turquoise accents: a white chestplate with the Soul Jam of Solidarity—a white lily with turquoise accents and two silver lightning bolts on the sides. His shoulder pads were dark gray, but not jagged, smooth and streamlined, flowing seamlessly into the gorget-collar. A cloak and cape. Hidden beneath the belt was a long white cloak, divided into three sections (two on the sides and one solid section in front). Beneath the shoulder pads was a flowing cape of a pale bluish-gray hue, creating a sense of movement even at rest. Next to the cloak were two stylized heraldic banners: white on the outside and turquoise on the inside, with floating white particles shimmering with turquoise. Hands and gloves. On the hands were dark gray gloves, without unnecessary armor, emphasizing a readiness not only to fight but also to lend a helping hand. Weapon. He wielded a two-handed sword, but in its "virtuous" form, the blade wasn't serrated and black. Instead, it had a silvery-gray hue, with light patterns running down the center, reminiscent of the stem and leaves of a lily—a symbol of growth and unity. The hilt was adorned with a silver lily, not obsidian, and the grip was dark gray, but without any somber accents. Character: Restraint without coldness. Compassion. Sense of duty and discipline. Commitment to Solidarity.

His six arms are a key detail distinguishing his "before" form from his current one. His multi-armed nature emphasized his ability to simultaneously wage battles, build cities, and channel the tides of Change. Each hand could hold a symbol of creation: an axe for clearing the way, a scroll for recording history, a chalice of sparks for igniting new fires. His head and face. He had the same terracotta-pink tones of the dough, but his expression was not furious, but focused and wise. His gaze did not blaze with anger, but seemed to be "scanning" the future, assessing where changes would bring prosperity and where destruction. On his forehead was not a demonic symbol, but a golden jatamukuta crown (stylized as the tangled hair of an ascetic) with a single, calm flame at the top—a symbol of the inner fire that warms rather than burns. The eyes. The red sclera and narrow, fiery pupils were already present, but there was no malice in them—rather, they held the heaviness of an eternal observer who had witnessed a thousand births and falls. Clothing and accessories. Instead of a tattered dhoti, he wore a golden saffron silk cloth wrapped around his hips and shoulders—the fabric symbolized the fluidity of change and did not restrict the movement of his six arms. Around his neck was a wide gold collar with pearl inlays, emphasizing his status as a messenger of higher powers. On his wrists were light amulet bracelets, not for protection, but to keep the force of Change in check. Soul Gem. In the center of his chest, an orange-amber triangle glowed—the Soul Gem of Change. It wasn't blood-red, as it was now, but shimmered with warm hues, as if sparks from a thousand sunrises had frozen within it. Along its sides, delicate golden patterns stretched, reminiscent of tongues of flame, not aggressive, but flowing like the currents of the wind. Personality: Responsible and selfless. Patient strategist. Compassionate but stern. A solitary philosopher. True to his calling.

The dough remained light pink as it was later, but the overall tone seemed cleaner and brighter. Her eyes were more expressive: instead of slit-like pupils, they sparkled with stars. This emphasized her primordial, divine, joy-giving nature. Her gaze seemed more "maternal," kind. The hair was more voluminous. The color palette now featured an additional shade—a blue gradient in addition to the pink. The headdress was adorned with angel wings, and a bright pink heart adorned the center. A pair of small yellowish wings also graced the head. The halo behind the head took the shape of a rainbow, and a small white crown hovered nearby. The outfit was more formal: a full, long dress, a metal breastplate with a green and yellow collar, and a red cape. The latter element clearly evoked inspiration from Ancient Greece. The wings were also different: huge, white, with a rainbow-colored gradient (red, yellow, and green). Additionally, there was another pair of purple angel wings on her back. Two glowing "Sugar Angels" - a boy and a girl - floated around her. Character: Quiet fortitude. Compassionate sensitivity. Fragile faith in goodness. Selfless generosity. Motherly care.

Body and face. He had the same powder-blue complexion and heterochromia (different-colored eyes), but his expression was calm, with a gentle half-smile rather than a sly grin. A blue-gray claw-shaped mark adorned his forehead—a sign of his status as a prophet and bearer of wisdom. Headdress and halo. A luminous white crown shone on the crown of his head, emphasizing his divine rank. Behind his head was a huge golden elliptical halo-orbit, from which hung a bright blue six-pointed star and a white crescent moon—symbols of truth and omniscience. Clothing. Instead of a cloak and theatrical details, he wore a huge black priestly robe with wide sleeves and dark yellow cuffs. The collar was black with ruffles and gold inlays, stylized as splashes of milk. A gold brooch in the shape of a six-pointed star with a keyhole was pinned to the ruffles and collar—a reference to the "keys to knowledge." Attributes. In his hands, he held a golden staff in the shape of a key, topped with his Spiritual Vessel of Knowledge in the form of an eye. In his other hand, he often held a glowing crystal ball—an instrument for divination and the transmission of wisdom. Character: Solitary, but not bitter. Sensitive to ingratitude. Deep and contemplative. Selfless and dedicated. A patient mentor.

Appearance: The armor is black, massive, and jagged. The pauldrons weigh heavily on the shoulders, complemented by horn chainmail. The cloak is torn, but on fire. The breastplate is adorned with the Soul Gem—the Light of Silence. This onyx-gray element has two lightning bolts on each side. The helmet resembles a skull with two sharp slits for the eyes. The top has holes resembling a salt shaker, and an everlasting feather is attached to the back. Character: Anger directed at specific things, not chaos. Stubbornness and iron discipline. Contradictory nobility. Toughness and ruthlessness in battle. Tormented by guilt. Restraint and isolation.

Appearance: The outfit resembles a simplified hanfu (Chinese traditional costume): the top is pure white, and at the waist is a skirt with a light “tanned” (beige-brown) shade. Her Pibo (magical attribute) hovers around and above her hands. A long, off-white veil is fastened to her head and hair; beige tassels, stylized as wheat grains, hang from the sides. The veil does not touch her sides or arms and is long enough to rest on the floor. The only decoration besides the spike in her hair is a gold necklace with three diamond-shaped elements in the front. She doesn't wear shoes. She has long white hair with soft, curved bangs, parted in the center by a decoration in the shape of an ear of wheat—it contains her Soul Jam. The back strands are divided into two long tassels; the ends are capped with light brown "caps" that visually resemble dripping dough. This detail also alludes to the elongated earlobes of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas—a hint of spiritual authority. Some of her hair is gathered into a bun on top of her head. Her body is pale white, and her mouth is small. Her eyes have grey sclerae and thin, vertical white pupils; she can make them completely black at will. The eyelashes are prominent, powdery white, and at the outer edges they gradually transition to a slightly brownish hue. She is often depicted with her eyes closed or only partially open; her facial expression is almost always neutral - she rarely smiles or frowns. Character: Ideological antagonism to Dark Cocoa. Tragic pride. Calm determination. Contempt for greed and selfishness. Philosophical conviction. Detachment and dispassion.

Which Shadow Milk wears on his collar in the same place where Pure Vanilla Cookie wears her Soul Jam. Accessories. Wears a jester's hat, split into black and cobalt halves, with a crown shaped like milk splashes along the brim and blueberry-shaped pom-poms on the flared tassels. In his hands he carries a thin black staff with a blueberry-shaped eyeball and another milky design on the top. Clothing. Wears an obsidian-colored Harlequin bodysuit with a turquoise diamond appliqué. Bishop-style sleeves: the right is pale Columbian blue, the left is black, both with sapphire inlays and wide cuffs resembling whipped cream. A frilled collar from which hangs the curly tails of a coat with a ghostly blue lining and a black exterior. The lining features intense eyes. Hair. Near the face are two white strands falling across the forehead and one combed back. At the back of the head are curled azure strands. Long, shiny hair is styled in a two-tone "shadow and lapis lazuli" style, reminiscent of the brim of a jester's cap. Hidden in the shadows of the hair are ghostly eyes that stare at the audience and change according to the character's emotions. Mouth. Sapphire blue, cunning. The teeth change from straight to sharp depending on the character's emotions. Eyes. Shadow Milk has heterochromia: the right eye is blue with a black slit-shaped pupil and black eyelashes, the left is azure with a white slit-shaped pupil and white eyelashes. Around the right eye is a pale blue mark in the shape of a claw. Character: theatrical villain, manipulator and master of deception, cunning.

appearance: weapon: double blades curved like tongues of flame (one larger than the other), extending from the sign in the form of a flash of red heat; the handle is long, with many sharp bevels, the weapon glows with hellish heat, painted in the colors of hot magma and volcanic rock; can be destroyed and restored at the will of the owner - it seems to be made of pure energy. A bare chest with a triangular Soul Jam of fiery red color - a sign of the Beast's status and a symbol of strength; On the sides of Soul Jam there are markings that look like facial patterns; a saffron-colored dhoti (a silk fabric associated with Vishnu/Krishna in Shaivism) wrapped around the legs; a ruby ​​red loincloth belt with orange trim and a gold buckle; single bracelet on the left wrist; Two small plates of armor with spikes on the shoulders (pale gold) grow from the area of ​​the “third eye” (Ajna chakra), spewing tongues of flame - a symbol of distorted divinity and power. Hair: very long, black as an abyss, scattered in wild strands and dragging along the ground. Eyes burn with fire: narrow pupils the color of jasmine on a colder red sclera; above the eyes are frowning eyebrows and long, curled eyelashes; a sinister smile with sharp teeth that shimmer with dull gold; symmetrical patterns around the eyes in the form of pointed leaves; Another pattern on the forehead serves as a base for two large antennae. It is pinkish-terracotta in color and decorated with umber-colored tattoos that resemble tiger stripes. Character: Pride and belligerence. Loneliness and existential fatigue. Thirst for destruction. Indifference to suffering. Impulsiveness and recklessness. Ominous confidence. Apathy and boredom.

Appearance: A solid-color dress with a deep V-neck and a few light ruffles at the hem. She holds a silver lyre without unnecessary embellishment. Behind her are two pairs of wings: a wide pair of angel wings and a smaller pair, reminiscent of a bat's wings, purple with a blue heart in the center. A purple tail in the shape of a devil with a spade-shaped tip. Long, thick, flowing locks of hair end in curled ends that curl inward toward her ankles. Two thinner bangs hang down the sides of her face, curling inward, with two small diamond-shaped tufts hanging from them. Her hair is a light purple that gradually fades to a deeper shade at the top, with small white crystals serving as highlights. Her eyes are a bubblegum pink with slit-shaped, snow-white pupils. Her long eyelashes are drooping, but curl gracefully upward at the ends. On the eyelids are white shadows stylized as swan wings. Thin, neat eyebrows. On her head is a silver headband with a bright purple Soul Gem in the center. The edges of the headband are rounded and merge into symmetrical wing-like decorations. A fluffy halo hovers above the head - white, glowing, with a slight pinkish halo. Character: Tragic idealism. Sentimental obsession. Obsession with harmony. Manipulativeness. Unbending conviction. Softness as a tool of control.

How ideals were broken Shadow Milk Cookie (Source of Knowledge). His power encompassed both the Light of Truth and the Light of Deception. He grew increasingly disillusioned: Cookies were more willing to believe rumors and beautiful lies than the truth. Ultimately, he decided to blur the line between truth and fiction and became the embodiment of Deception himself.

Mystic Flour Cookie (Will Mistress). She granted wishes and saw how people squandered their will on empty whims. After a rude intrusion into her solitude, she came to the conclusion that any aspirations were pointless, and the highest freedom was to return to a state of "flour dust." Thus, Will turned into Apathy.

Eternal Sugar Cookie. She offered comfort, but realized that happiness was fleeting and suffering was inevitable. Instead of helping to overcome pain, she created "Paradise of Delights"—a place of lazy escapism where Cookies forgot everything. Happiness became Laziness.

Burning Spice Cookie (Herald of Change). He guided history and protected the dawn of civilization, but over time, he grew weary of the eternal cycle: kingdoms were born and fell according to the same laws. Out of boredom and satiation, he turned to destruction, transforming Change into pure Destruction.

Silent Salt Cookie. He preached unity and equality, binding himself and his knights with an oath. But the burden of responsibility, loneliness, and the whispers of corruption broke even him: he unleashed a disaster that destroyed his comrades. Thus, Solidarity turned into Silence—a heavy, oppressive silence where neither trust nor words remained.

Sealing A common legend holds that the Witches, unable to bear the fall of their creations, sealed the Beasts in the lands of Beast-Yeast, planting the Silver Tree above them to contain their darkness. They purified the remnants of the Virtues' untainted power and transformed them into Soul Jams.

However, the plot later reveals a more tragic truth: the Beasts were actually sealed by Silent Salt Cookie (then Salt of Solidarity) and Elder Faerie Cookie. They used the forbidden knowledge of the Witches and carried out

Symbolism: Each hero embodies a certain virtue (Truth, Passion, Determination, Abundance, Freedom).

Development: In the story episodes, the heroes overcome the trauma of the Dark Flour War and become better rulers.

The story of the Ancient Heroes is a journey from a golden age to destruction, and then to rebirth through self-transcendence. Their struggle for peace and unity forms the core of the plot of Cookie Run: Kingdom.

Dark Cocoa struggled with despair, but found the strength to continue.

Golden Cheese sacrificed herself for others, which led to her defeat in battle.

Hollyberry sought to unite disparate families and maintain hope.

White Lily faced the consequences of her choice, which led to the emergence of the Dark Enchantress.

Rebirth and Awakening Cookie Run: Kingdom begins with the citizens of the Cookie Kingdom helping the Ancient Heroes return to power. Players participate in the restoration of the kingdoms and unite heroes for a new battle against the Dark Sorceress.

Ancient Heroes can be obtained:

Through the Might of the Ancients event, where the player chooses one of the heroes and completes quests to unlock them.

With low probability (0.0472%) through the gacha system.

In special events such as Nether-Gacha.

Awakened Forms Heroes can awaken, gaining a more powerful form with improved stats and a new skill. To do this, they must collect Soulprisms, which can be obtained through special events or in the Rainbow Shell Gallery.

Examples of awakened forms:

Dark Cocoa → Dragon Lord

Golden Cheese → Immortal

Pure Vanilla → Compassionate

Hollyberry → Aegis

White Lily → Dawn

Awakening symbolizes overcoming inner flaws and attaining true power. In their awakened form, heroes gain an element in their skill and can freely switch between forms.

The Threat of Beasts A new threat to the Ancient Heroes is their ancient adversaries, the Beasts, who seek to reclaim their Soul Gem. The heroes confront them in the Beast-Yeast episodes, symbolically overcoming their weaknesses. This leads to their further development and strengthening of their unity.

Key Features Immortality: The Ancient Heroes do not age thanks to the Gem Soul. According to the Dragon Pitaya Cookie, they have existed for thousands of years.

Beast Bond: Jam The heroes' souls are bonded to prehistoric Beasts, making them demigods.

Eons ago, the Ancient Heroes (or simply "The Five") began as ordinary cookies. They gained sacred Soul Jam—the purest form—through their achievements and mastery. Soul Jam evolved from prehistoric Beast Cookies, but contained only a fraction of their original power.

Five heroes—Pure Vanilla Cookie, Hollyberry Cookie, Dark Cocoa Cookie, Golden Cheese Cookie, and White Lily Cookie—united to restore order to the world after the chaos of iron and fire. They became rulers and protectors, founding five ancient kingdoms.

Golden age Each of the heroes (except White Lily) founded and led their own kingdom:

Pure Vanilla is the ruler of the Vanilla Kingdom, a healer, and the bearer of the Light of Truth.

Hollyberry is the queen of the Hollyberry Kingdom, radiating the Light of Passion.

Dark Cocoa is the founder of the Dark Cocoa Kingdom and the bearer of the Light of Determination.

Golden Cheese is the ruler of the Kingdom of Golden Cheese, the goddess of the Light of Abundance.

White Lily is a close friend of Pure Vanilla, the keeper of the Light of Freedom.

Under their rule, a golden age of peace and prosperity dawned. The heroes cooperated with each other, helped other cookies, and protected the weak.

Dark Flour War The world was destroyed by the arrival of Dark Enchantress Cookie, a harbinger of darkness. She allowed evil to permeate the land, and the War of Dark Flour began.

In the final battle, the Five were defeated:

The soul of the leader, Pure Vanilla, was sealed in the void between dimensions.

Jam The heroes' souls were shattered, their strength diminished.

Kingdoms were destroyed, many cookies died or scattered.

After their defeat, each hero dealt with grief and failure differently. This led to a cultural decline that lasted indefinitely.

Parting and oblivion The ancient heroes scattered to the far corners of the world, trying to cope with the consequences of the war:

Pure Vanilla lost its kingdom and identity.

Appearance: Staff. Her signature staff has been transformed: it still spirals with two leaves around the Soul Jam, but now features "winged" connections that link to the Soul Stone. At the top is a blooming calla lily, which in its awakened form appears larger and brighter, its petals seeming to emanate a soft glow. The Soul Jam glows especially intensely, emphasizing that the "Light of Freedom" has now become part of her essence. Armor elements. The look is completed with silver details that emphasize her new role as a protector: a lightweight breastplate, graceful bracelets, and leggings in a cool metallic shade. These elements do not appear harsh—they are organically woven into the "natural" design, like branches covered in frost. Wings. Light silver wings appear from her back, visually associating with dawn and freedom; they are translucent, with veins resembling petals. In the animation, the wings sometimes shimmer, as if the first ray of sunlight were shining through them. Headdress. On her head is a silver tiara, the shape of which echoes a lily flower. In the center is an accent, referencing her "Light of Liberty"; the metal appears cool and noble, with a subtle glow along the edges. Dress. The outfit combines green and milky white shades: the fabric smoothly transitions from forest green to pure white at the top, and the folds resemble leaves and petals. The dress is decorated with beads resembling drops of dew, but in her awakened form, these "drops" seem to glow from within. The silhouette has become slightly more formal, with expressive lines on the hips, echoing the shape of leaves. Face and gaze. Her dark fuchsia eyes appear deeper and more piercing; they convey both calm determination and the shadow of past pain. Her expression is focused, without any pretense of softness: she's no longer just a wise mentor, but one who has made a difficult choice. Her hair. Her petal-like white hair has become looser and more airy, as if caught in the wind of change. Her long braid is partially unbraided, with individual strands framing her face.

Appearance: Gorget and chestplate. The gorget has become taller and stiffer, emphasizing a closed and ready-to-strike appearance; the chestplate features a recess for the Soul Jam, which glows a dim purple-black.

Grapejam Chocoblade. The sword looks even more impressive: the blade is dark gray with contrasting white highlights, and thin purple flashes line the edge. The blade's midsection features star-shaped symbols and two triangular protrusions; in the center is his Soul Jam: a glowing purple "diamond." The hilt and pommel have acquired a rougher, "forged" texture. Armor. The armor has become more massive and has a more "ancient" appearance: slate-gray plates with a dark patina, raised edges, and angular shapes. The shoulder pads feature diamond-shaped elements that now look like parts of ritual protection; engravings in the form of cracks or runes are visible in places.

Cloak. This heavy, dark purple cloak with a lighter, fawn-purple lining seems almost lifelike—in animations, it seems to swirl like storm clouds. The edges of the cloak are jagged, with a burnt or weathered effect.

Hair. His long, black hair, streaked with white, appears more tousled, as if blown by the winds of battle; individual strands appear frozen in motion, adding dynamism to the image. Eyes. The deep purple hue of his eyes appears more intense, seeming to shimmer with cold determination; at times, a slight flash of lightning is visible in the animation—a reference to his ability to summon thunderstorms. Face and Gaze. His expression is extremely serious, almost stony; his gaze is heavy and piercing. The dark shadows under his eyes have become more noticeable, emphasizing the weight of responsibility and the battles he has endured.

Appearance: Clothing and status details. The voluminous, golden-green collar with outward-facing spokes has become even more striking, as if woven from light and gold. The lower part is a linen skirt with an orange belt, but in the awakened version, the fabric appears richer, with a subtle glow and additional decorative lines.

Accessories: On her wrists are golden bracelets, which, in her awakened form, seem to emanate a soft glow.

Weapon. In her hands is a long spear topped with two triangular tips. One of the triangles still has visible holes, reminiscent of Swiss cheese. In the awakened version, the spear appears more ancient and sacred: the metal seems purer, and the patterns are more detailed. Hair. The lush golden hairstyle appears even more voluminous; elements resembling shining threads or delicate gold jewelry are noticeable.

Wings. A pair of large golden wings have become more expressive: the curves are sharper, and the green triangular patterns along the edges are brighter and more detailed. In their awakened form, the wings appear more feathered and impressive.

Headdress. The tiara-crown has become more massive. In the center is her Soul Jam, and on top, the perfect cheese-shaped triangle still stands out. On the sides, there are elongated triangular elements that now shine more brightly and look like part of a ritual attire. Face and features. She retains golden eyes with white contours and eyebrows, and a distinctive green decorative pattern beneath the eyes. Her facial expression is more commanding and monumental, her gaze cool and confident.

Appearance: Armor. Instead of ordinary clothing, she wears elegant yet sturdy knightly armor in a berry color scheme. The main plates are dark burgundy with crimson highlights, while the edges and joints are silver-steel. The armor emphasizes her athletic figure and readiness for battle, while maintaining a feminine silhouette.

Shield. In her left hand, she holds a large round shield adorned with a crest featuring a holly motif. In the center of the shield is her Soul Jam, which glows softly. The edge of the shield is embossed with patterns reminiscent of leaves and berries.

Weapon. In her right hand, she holds a long spear or halberd with a blade shaped like a holly leaf. The shaft is decorated with fine engravings and small twigs, echoing her theme.

A cloak and cape. A heavy, dark cherry-colored cloak with a silver lining draped over her back. It appears to flutter in battle; the edges are trimmed with a pattern resembling frosted branches or leaf veins.

Jewelry and Symbols. On her chest is a brooch or badge with a holly leaf, and on her shoulder pads are embossed leaves. These details are more than just decoration: they reference her name (Hollyberry) and the theme of protection. Hair. Her voluminous hairstyle appears more voluminous and dynamic, as if caught by a gust of wind during battle. The color remains a rich berry, with deep burgundy-crimson hues and a subtle shimmer. Face and Expression. Her gaze has become firmer and more focused, emphasizing her determination. Her facial features retain their nobility, but her overall appearance is more stern; subtle "battle" accents are noticeable around the eyes and on her face—like reflections of a steeled will.

Appearance: Staff. Holds a staff with a vanilla flower with orchid-colored petals and an eye with a light blue sclera and a brown iris. The brown shaft is decorated with several green vines. Clothing. Wears the robes of the ruler of the Vanilla Kingdom. The hat is pointed, with a waffle pattern: the top is bright yellow with a waffle pattern, the bottom is golden, resembling a crown. The vestments are also golden yellow, with two attached triangular capes. The collar and cassock are bright yellow, with the same pattern as the hat. The vestments have a cross-shaped plate with his Soul Jam - a bright blue gemstone. Under the vestments is a long, simple white dress with long sleeves and a dark brown pattern reminiscent of syrup, with a high neck that reaches to the chin. Eyes. Retains heterochromia: the right eye is pale yellow, the left is pale blue. The eyes are usually closed, but sometimes open. Forehead Marking. A sienna-colored star-shaped mark is located on the forehead. Character: Belief in truth and justice. Compassion. Modesty. Altruism. Benevolence and forgiveness. Wisdom