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Finished HSR 3.2 main quest. Spoilers below.

Ok so there goes my theory about Mythus being the third Aeon involved. Although to be honest, I've had my doubts about them being the third Aeon since I heard the entirety of the prophecy of the Flame Chase, and when the Flame Reaver appeared. I was thinking actually it would also make sense if the third Aeon is Nanook, as the whole hero's journey in Amphoreus is essentially about, well, destruction. Specifically, a cycle of death and rebirth. Destroying the current era to birth a new one.

It's canonically shown the Flame Reaver is stronger than the demigods, and seemed to have knowledge of the outside world (in the initial confrontation with them in Castrum Kremnos). I have a feeling they are the Lord Ravager mentioned at the end of this patch's quest that's trapped in Amphoreus, as I think they would be stronger than the local gods (the Titans) and the demigods in Amphoreus only if they are Emanators. So essentially, Amphoreus is a prison for this Lord Ravager.

But which Lord Ravager? Going through the wiki, I think the three likely candidates would be Zephyro, Irontomb, and The Sun Devourer. I'm actually leaning towards the last, because I think the Flame Reaver is Phainon of a future cycle. So if Phainon has sun motifs, it makes sense if his darker or opposite side has moon and/or night-related motifs. Devouring suns seems to make sense then, as that would mean plunging solar systems in darkness / eternal night.

But what would be the Lord Ravager's reason for striding the path of destruction? I'm still thinking it's the Black Tide. And I still think the Black Tide is Rupert's anti-organic virus. If I remember The Swarm SU lore correctly, Nanook ascended into Aeonhood due to the destruction of their planet by The Swarm. So maybe the same happened to the Lord Ravager in Amphoreus - maybe they ascended into Emanator of Destruction status because of something monumental that happened in their homeland. And maybe with the combined efforts of followers of Fuli and Nous, they were able to trap this Lord Ravager finally in their homeworld. Or, another possibility I'm thinking is that this is a newly ascended Emanator of Destruction, that so far hasn't had the chance to destroy other planets as they were trapped in their homeworld exactly to prevent them wreaking havoc across the universe. I feel like the whole thing about death, love, memories, and living in stagnation is related to the Flame Reaver. Death and living on through memories feels like the main theme of this planet.

Anyway, I love Anaxa, and was a little sad that he died. So that makes three playable but dead characters in-game so far. If Phainon does end up as being the Flame Reaver and a Lord Ravager, I'm thinking by the end of Amphoreus, he'll probably be dead too (I'm actually thinking all Amphoreus companions would be canonically dead at the end of the Flame Chase saga). Or perhaps, the miracle and Era Nova in Amphoreus refers to undoing the birth of a Lord Ravager? Not sure if you can actually switch paths in-game, I feel like canonically, it's not possible and only Stelle/Caelus have that sort of "power".

Who hijacked March' memories? I feel like that can be Mem? Or perhaps a memokeeper. Maybe Cyrene, and she's a memokeeper / Emanator of Fuli. I had a feeling Caelus would be taking over for Oronyx as we get time-related powers at the start of this planet, and I think Dan Heng's going to have a power up too at some point. Also, it's interesting that Herta doesn't know Lygus, who is also an Emanator of Nous - so it confirms the possibility of other Emanators not being aware of each other's existence (and going back to the Lord Ravager in Amphoreus - it's possible the other Lord Ravagers don't know of them yet too, and that would support my theory that they are newly ascended).

I'm also confused (a little) about Mydei's immortality now - he said it's him who refuses the call to cross over to the nether realm so technically, he never dies. If that's the case, why would stabbing him in his weakpoint kill him then? Or is that some sort of personal pact/binding vow (borrowing this concept from JJK lol) he made with Thanatos, like, ok grant me the ability to refuse crossing over to be dead dead but if someone gets stabbity and stab me in this particular part of my spine, I'm dead? 🤔😂

I'm excited for the next patch though! I want to know Kephale's involvement, and how the rest are going to handle Aquila.

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Started HSR 3.2 main quest earlier.

Had a feeling Caelus was dead or dead-but-not-quite when it was revealed Castorice can touch him. So that was confirmed here. That talk with Dan Heng after...I imagine it was probably very traumatic for our resident archivist. And the fact that you can make Caelus act so blasé about the dying part like it's just another Tuesday...I can imagine the angst.

I love how Anaxa's unhinged and very much the arrogant heretic I was expecting him to be. Sad backstory, reminds me of FMA to be honest. Also, that feeble scholar line - I laughed, ok. But he feels more of a cross between Il Dottore and Alhaitham to me.

I don't like the council. I have a feeling they're going to literally stab Aglaea in the back in the upcoming council meeting, you know - give her the Julius Caesar treatment.

Lygus is also sus. I mean, just his laugh alone... 😆 He also looks a bit like Ena, design-wise. I feel like he's going to play a bigger role - he's the first robot/Intellitron that we encountered in Amphoreus. Could be the one that helped Dan Heng and Caelus fix the Express carriage if you chose to leave Amphoreus (an ending I got the the first time when I chose to leave). Also, lygus is a type of bug I think? He is a robot and he is named after a bug...🤨🤔

So Castorice' lore is basically based on or inspired by the twins, Castor and Pollux. I see parallels for the other Chrysos Heirs with some myths. Mydei reminded me of Perseus, Achilles, and a bit of Alexander the Great. Hyacine will probably be inspired by Icarus? Just throwing theories out there.😂

Not yet that far into the main quest I think - stopped at the Trailblazer's part/POV. Gonna play some more later.

I got Castorice! Didn't get her lightcone for now though as I also want to pull for Anaxa so I'm saving my gems.🥲 Hope I'll win my 50-50 for him too.🙏

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Backdrop for The Howffy - A Vietnam Cofi Dancae Booth

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Me, when planning to write something: *deep dives into setting/location stats and local lore*

Location ends up just being mentioned a few times in the fic, and to establish some scenery.

At least I got to look at beautiful and idyllic nature photos though.

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The hair + flower combo is killing me.🥹

We need a Hawaiian shirt (preferably unbuttoned) + neon board shorts outfit in this game, to match that flower. Then put on those pineapple shades...that outfit would be very tropical and cringe-worthy cute.😂

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Doc, what the heck is that outfit? 😂

Anyway, a good morning to you too.👀🤭

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Cae thinking a dilemma: What is hotter - waters or DH??

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Happy Birthday to best princess Yuji Itadori 💕💕 Had to get his many boyfriends to spoil him ofc ofc

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The Demised Scholar

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number 1 cae fan

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he's just a princess ✨️

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kiss me goodbye.

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Happy birthday.🩷

And some snapshots with the MC:

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Seven

Seven moments where Caelus takes on the role of a sentinel and guards their guard.

Rating: T

Pairing: M/M

Relationship: Dan Heng/Caelus

Main Tags: Light Angst, some humor, some fluff

Spoilers for: Patch 2.4

Notes: Mostly canon compliant