Chronicles of Arcus

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: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=557442

Part One: The New Age

Final release tracklist.

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

Status: Released

Currently unavailable.

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

Status: Released

Download: http://www.modrealms.com

Goodies
For more detailed information about the world of Arcus visit the World of Arcus page.

Part Three: The Pilgrim Prophecy

Working titles!

Part One overview
01 - Legend of Arcaria (Prologue)
02 - Song of Eálónd (Fall of Cállasus)
03 - Hérutrond (remember your fathers)
04 - Wardens of Light (remember your fathers pt. 2)
05 - Dom-hai Assassins
06 - Coming of Eraphar
07 - The Pilgrim
08 - Arcari Formations
09 - Golcan Generals
10 - Confused elder (bonustrack)
11 - The End is nigh (trailer theme)

Status: In development

Goodies
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.
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 [...]"
Aradan - Fourth Age: Total War coding manager

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