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The Temperance Arcana (節制, Sessei)? is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series.

Overview[]

Portrayed as a woman with angel wings mixing up the water of two cups, one blue, the other red, the Temperance Arcana is a symbol of synthesis, prudence, harmony, and the merging of opposites.

Gameplay-wise, the Personas of the Temperance Arcana are often well-rounded Personas. Personas of the Temperance Arcana are mythological figures associated with balance and moderation. The Temperance Arcana is primarily home to mythological beasts rather than human figures.

Characters of the Temperance Arcana are often struggling to find a balance in their lives and in their hobbies, dealing with severe stress but putting great effort into hiding it. This imbalance and stress come from the absence of someone that they greatly cared for, usually through death, as well as pressure from the relative(s) of that person that was/were left behind.

Generally, these characters try to escape their normal lives by engaging in their hobbies. However, they eventually begin to acknowledge that and return to their regular lives.

Appearances[]

List of Personas[]

In Megami Ibunroku Persona, this Arcanum corresponds to the Avatar race. In Persona 2, it instead contains all the races of the Birds species: Avian, Flight, and Raptor.

Megami Ibunroku Persona[]

The player can guarantee a fusion accident resulting in a Temperance Arcana persona by starting from a "hard reset" (as in, not already mid-game and loading a save or selecting "Return to Title") and performing any type of fusion after taking exactly 49 steps in an area where no enemies will attack, such as the Mikage Sun Mall.

Persona Level
PSP Revelations
Anubis Anuvis 32
Genbu * Gemb 45

Persona 2[]

Innocent Sin[]

Persona Level
Harpy 5
Fjalar 19
Stymphalides 37
Phoenix 54
Suzaku * 59

Eternal Punishment[]

Persona Level
Harpy 5
Fearal 19
Stuparideth 37
Phoenix 54
Suzaku * 63

Persona 3[]

The Temperance Arcana Social Link is represented by Andre Roland Jean Gérard (also known as Bebe), a French exchange student of Gekkoukan High School. The protagonist can initiate the Social Link once the Hierophant Arcana Social Link has reached a sufficient level. Furthermore, if the protagonist's Academics are high enough, he can meet Bebe in the home economics room at Gekkoukan High School.

The Temperance Arcana powers up eveytime the protagonist attends the home economics activities and interacts with Bebe, where he helps him in various activities. Completing the Temperance Arcana Social Link bestows the Ultimate Form of the Temperance Arcana, Byakko, the king of all beasts.

Persona Level
Nigi Mitama 12
Mithra 22
Genbu 29
Seiryuu 36
Okuninushi 44
Suzaku 51
Byakko 56

FES / Portable / Reload[]

The Temperance Arcana remains relatively the same as in Persona 3, however, the Ultimate Form of the Temperance Arcana was replaced with Yurlungur, governor of the heavens. Byakko was instead changed to a standard Persona of the Temperance Arcana.

Persona Level
Nigi Mitama 12
Mithra 22
Genbu 29
Seiryuu 36
Okuninushi 44
Suzaku 51
Byakko 57
Yurlungur 64

Persona 4[]

The Temperance Arcana Social Link is represented by Eri Minami in Persona 4. The protagonist can initiate the Social Link by accepting the Assistant Day-Care Part-time job, which is available during Monday, Friday and Saturday, and only in Sunny or Cloudy weathers. Working in the Day Care Part-time job also increases the protagonist' 'Understanding' Characteristics parameters.

In the events of the Temperance Arcana Social Link, the protagonist helps Eri in bonding with her stepchild, as well as her pressure of being someone's 'second wife'. Completing the Social Link bestows the Ultimate Form the Temperance Arcana, Vishnu, the Preserver of the World.

Persona Level
Apsaras 4
Sylph 11
Xiezhai 16
Nigi Mitama 23
Mithra 31
Genbu 40
Seiryuu 47
Suzaku 54
Byakko 62
Yurlungur 69
Vishnu 73

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth[]

Persona Level
Apsaras 3
Xiezhai 12
Mithra 27
Genbu 35
Seiryuu 40
Suzaku 48
Byakko 61
Vishnu 72

Persona 5[]

The Temperance Arcana is represented by the Confidant with Sadayo Kawakami, which is unlocked after 5/24 when the protagonist discovers she works a part time job as a "maid." This Confidant unlocks various bonuses, such as napping, crafting or reading during school lectures, item making without passing time and the ability to do night-time activities after going to the Palace as it ranks up.

During the Confidant the protagonist learns Kawakami is working both as a teacher and part-time as a maid in order to pay off the guardians of a former student she once tutored, who passed away in a car accident. The protagonist helps Kawakami overcome her guilt over the situation and reaffirm her love of teaching, becoming better to her students as well.

Completing the Temperance Arcana Confidant will also bestow the ultimate form of the Arcana, Ardha, the Symbol of Love.

Persona Level
Genbu 7
Koppa Tengu 11
Makami 15
Nigi Mitama 20
Jikokuten 25
Mithra 33
Byakko 49
Raja Naga 55
Seiryu 62
Gabriel 77
Ardha 84*

Royal[]

In Persona 5 Royal, the selection of Temperance Arcana has been adjusted slightly, with Nigi Mitama and Seiryu now moved to Councillor Arcana.

Persona Level
Genbu 7
Koppa Tengu 11
Makami 15
Jikokuten 22
Mithra 33
Byakko 45
Raja Naga 55
Gabriel 77
Ardha 84*

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth[]

Persona Level
Apsaras 4
Silky 10
Bicorn 17
Mithra 24
Genbu 32
Seiryu 41
Suzaku 48
Byakko 56
Mithras 64
Vishnu 72

Persona 5 Strikers[]

Persona Level
Mithra 33
Koppa Tengu 39
Raja Naga 50

List of Demons[]

Persona 2[]

Innocent Sin[]

Persona Level
Harpy 5
Moh Shuvuu 12
Fjalar 19
Camazotz 28
Stymphalides 37
Vucub-Caquix 45
Phoenix 54

Eternal Punishment[]

Persona Level
Harpie 5
Mou Shobo 12
Fearal 19
Kamasos 28
Stuparideth 37
Vucub-Kakish 45
Phoenix 54
Kau 62

Characters[]

Character Game
Andre Laurent Jean Geraux Persona 3
Eri Minami Persona 4
Sadayo Kawakami Persona 5

Card Designs[]

Trivia[]

  • So far, Temperance is the only Arcana that is not associated with any Persona user.
Major Arcana
0. Fool Arcana - I. Magician Arcana - 1(E). Councillor Arcana - II. Priestess Arcana - III. Empress Arcana - IV. Emperor Arcana - V. Hierophant Arcana - V(T). Apostle Arcana- VI. Lovers Arcana - VII. Chariot Arcana - VIII. Strength Arcana/Justice Arcana - IX. Hermit Arcana - X. Fortune Arcana - XI. Justice Arcana/Strength Arcana - XI(T). Hunger Arcana - XII. Hanged Man Arcana - XIII. Death Arcana - XIV. Temperance Arcana - XV. Devil Arcana - XVI. Tower Arcana - XVII. Star Arcana - XVIII. Moon Arcana - XIX. Sun Arcana - XX. Judgement Arcana - XX(T). Aeon Arcana - XXI. World Arcana - XXI(T). Universe Arcana - (VS) Faith Arcana - (VS) Hope Arcana
Minor Arcana
Suit of Coins - Suit of Cups - Suit of Swords - Suit of Wands
Shadow Arcana
I. Arcana Magician - II. Arcana Priestess - III. Arcana Empress - IV. Arcana Emperor - V. Arcana Hierophant - VI. Arcana Lovers - VII. Arcana Chariot - VIII. Arcana Justice - IX. Arcana Hermit - X. Arcana Fortune - XI. Arcana Strength - XII. Arcana Hanged Man - XIII. Death
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