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Chronicles of Arcus ("COA"), a.k.a. Arcus Lux, is a collection of three soundtracks created for the modding community. The albums were first called Arcus Lux (lat. ''Archlight'') but as the project progressed, the creator Jones King, decided that it would fit the 'story' behind the album better to rename it Chronicles of Arcus. The name Chronicles of Arcus refer to the landmass known as ''Arcus'' in the fictional world for which the albums were made. If you are looking for more detailed information about the world or setting of the Chronicles of Arcus please visit the [[World of Arcus]] page.

== Quick overview ==
The album is soundtrack for movie or a story never told. And never is going to be either. ''Arcus'' a fictional world created by [[Jones King]] to serve as a story behind the music. Arcus is huge landmass populated by humans and beasts. The first album is the soundtrack for the era when Arcus was controlled by one ruler. The second album takes place during the time of '''''Antaphar''''' (the antagonist of the story) and his rebellion against the ruling class. The Chronicles of Arcus II and III can be found here in a bundle along with bonus tracks and other goodies: https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=557442

== Part One: The New Age ==
Final release tracklist.

'''Part One overview'''
<br>01 - Prologue
<br>02 - Enter Lord Thássus
<br>03 - Enter Lord Thássus (alt. version)
<br>04 - Pride of Eccarus (Parade)
<br>05 - All the brave men (Kings Men)
<br>06 - Enpharian Warcries (Enemy warcries)
<br>07 - Battle Speech and charge
<br>08 - Thássus wounded (Turn of the Tide)
<br>09 - Awake, Son of Thássus

Status: Released

'''Currently unavailable.'''

'''Goodies'''<br>
For more detailed information about the world of Arcus visit the [[World of Arcus]] page.

== Part Two: Legend of Antaphar ==
Final release tracklist.

'''Part Two overview'''
<br>01 - Antaphar's prediction (Prologue)
<br>02 - Halls of Ulcring 
<br>03 - The Dom-hai
<br>04 - Antaphar 
<br>05 - Saerasus 
<br>06 - Saerasus (alternate version)
<br>07 - The Silver Tower
<br>08 - Ana'amar Ritual
<br>09 - Sons of Enphar
<br>10 - Golcan Pass (Sons of Enphar 2nd part)

Status: Released

'''Goodies'''<br>
For more detailed information about the world of Arcus visit the [[World of Arcus]] page.

== Part Three: The Pilgrim Prophecy ==
Working titles!

'''Part Three overview'''
<br>01 - Legend of Arcaria (Prologue)
<br>02 - Fall of Antaphar
<br>03 - Remember your Fathers
<br>04 - Royal Dance
<br>05 - Coming of Eraphar
<br>06 - The Pilgrim
<br>07 - The Seaking Is Sighted
<br><br>Status: Released


'''Goodies'''<br>
For more detailed information about the world of Arcus visit the [[World of Arcus]] page.

== Chronicles of Arcus: Complete Trilogy ==
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== Testing ==
The tracks have been tested on different soundsystems, however none of the tracks are suited for anything but simple 2.1 systems and headphones. The Chronicles of Arcus team highly recommends the usage of headphones for maximum effect. All tracks are compressed at rate of 320kps, however some may be compressed at only 128 - see dokuments in download for more information.

== Usage ==
The scores are 100% free of charge. We do suggest you credit the artists in your credits. 
<br>''The scores cannot however be re-distributed for a fee or used in any other 'commercial' way. Some scores contain samples which may not be re-distributed for a fee, although they are free to use. Before downloading you will have an opportunity to read the license in full.''

== Reception & reviews ==

''"Chronicles of Arcus I is a great initiative and one of the most - if not the most - significant contribution to the modding community for a long time. The tracks of the score are great, and fit very well the theme of RTW - ie they are perfect for battle- and tension- tracks. "All the brave men" and the "Thássus wounded" are my favourites, with "Enter Lord Thássus" coming right behind them. Overall, Chronicles of Arcus Pt.1 is a *great* piece of work [...]"''
<br>'''''Aradan - Fourth Age: Total War coding manager'''''<br><br>

'''Other comments'''<br>
''- Amazing work! 10/10 <3 ''<br>
''- Man, I just listened to #10 and #9 (COA II) and it is awesome, I love that sound!!! Spectacular!  ''<br>
''- I've had a sneak peak at the prologue (COA II), and it is very mesmerizing. Great to get players immersed in a mod.  ''<br>

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