goldcleaver
goldcleaver
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Tilde | she/her | 21i will stop at NOTHING to call grown ass men my babygirls
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goldcleaver · 4 hours ago
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writing fanfiction for the first time in years and it’s all thanks to amphoreus
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goldcleaver · 5 hours ago
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goldcleaver · 5 hours ago
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I love how the flaws of Amphoreus' heroes seem to be tailored to screw them over specifically-
Mydei, who can never fall in battle, and so will never have an honourable Kremnoan death
Castorice, who cherishes life, but destroys it with a simple touch
Aglaea, who wishes to weave a beautiful tapestry of humanity, but can only do so by turning her own thread into a lonely puppet string
Tribios, who is still a child at heart, but must endure constant loss and witness the world's suffering because of how useful her power is
Phainon, who wished only for a simple, happy life, but who bears the spirit of a hero, and will carry any burden for humanity as a result
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goldcleaver · 5 hours ago
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now listen, im no gif maker.... and it definitely shows, but I'd like to pull some attention to the way the symbol of his eye definitely not kephale's constellation shines in his intro. I'm just saying.... very normal.... (also source of the recording used here! it's not my own)
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goldcleaver · 1 day ago
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Phainon will fail Nikador's trial.
Let me explain;
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TLDR; Phainon will fail the trial as Nikador will reject him. However, he will be chosen by Kephale to lead the people of Amphoreus to victory. The coreflame of Nikador will instead go to an unwilling Mydei.
Soooo, Phainon is off on a big adventure trying to claim Nikador's divinity after surrendering their coreflame to the Vortex of Genesis since the ambassador of the prophecy doubts his strength of will. I'm here to tell you that he will fail this trial in some shape or form.
Throughout the trailblaze mission, Phainon proves on multiple occasions that he worries about those he cares about constantly. Obviously, the best example of this is how desperately he wants to help Mydei fight Nikador. When he's denied, and sent to discover Nikador's weakness instead, he spends the next couple of hours in-game yapping about how much time they're wasting. He's worried out of his mind, and the rest of the cast picks up on it all the time.
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Not only that, but he doubts himself. Something troubles him ahead of surrendering the Coreflame to the Vortex, which both Castorice and Dan Heng notice. He seems to have no qualms about admitting it, but he clearly can't shake whatever it is making him falter. 
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While there is nothing explicitly stating what he's worrying about, the possibilities are endless. Prior to being chosen by the prophecy, Phainon was fuelled by his desire for vengeance, described by Castorice as being a "hollow shell". She questions whether or not his new mission takes priority over his desire for revenge. Similarly, Mydei says Phainon's fear holds him back, and that his resolve must be toughened if he is to withstand whatever Nikador throws at him. Phainon evidently wears his heart on his sleeve, and it's a very troubled heart.
What this shows is that Phainon is not ready to dedicate himself entirely to the fight, which Nikador demands. Nikador uses extreme violence to extinguish strife and war to maintain the balance of Amphoreus, which currently doesn't quite line up with Phainon's character. He is more inclined to using violence as a way of defending and protecting people.
Now, that's not to say that Phainon has nothing to do with Nikador at all. He seems to be a figure the people can rally around and follow into battle, much like Nikador. However, I don't think this is enough to see him through his trial.
So, while Phainon will be rejected by Nikador on account of his fears, he will instead be chosen by Kephale.
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Phainon is the Deliverer. This isn't just a silly nickname given to him by Mydei - it's his role in the story of Amphoreus. When he has overcome his own struggles, he will lead the people and the Chrysos Heirs through the crisis and towards a new dawn. In Aglaea's own words;
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Now, what exactly she means by this is unclear, but it gives me an uneasy feeling. The only miracles we have seen so far have all involved looking back in time, which Phainon currently cannot do. However, Aglaea's words are eerily similar to those describing the legend of Kephale's return in the Tides of the Basin. Here, Kephale leads the people to victory against the black tide, which seems more fitting for Phainon's character.
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So, Phainon will be chosen by Kephale, whether that means receiving their Coreflame or assuming their identity, or perhaps he already is Kephale, in his own way.
This is not only conveyed to us textually via foreshadowing within the story itself, but it is also communicated via visual design. Phainon's design is positively littered with Kephale's symbol and other sun-related imagery.
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I can spot at least 12 instances of Kephale's symbol or sun motifs in his design. That's no coincidence. In comparison, the only real reference to Nikador is the fact that he wears white, which Nikador also does, according to the information provided via the Tides of the Basin.
But if Phainon won't get Nikador's divinity, then who will?
Well, the game basically shoves the answer in your face; Mydei. He's the prince of Castrum Kremnos, he has some manner of bloodlust, and he has no reservations about using violence as a means to an end. On paper, he's the perfect candidate, which Phainon states to Aglaea. However, Mydei has refused the Coreflame. He has done so implicitly, as well as explicitly, to both Phainon and Aglaea. He doesn't want the Coreflame, nor the divinity that comes with it, because he's afraid of leading his people down the same dark path as his predecessor. Seemingly, the only reason he wanted to deliver the final blow to Nikador was for bragging rights.
Thus, something has to change drastically for Mydei to not only be offered the Coreflame, but to accept it. What this will be, I have no idea, but it will start with Nikador spitting Phainon back out without making him a demigod.
And if that wasn't enough to convince you; they are literally associated with these Titans in-game:
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In their respective entries in Amphoreus' Saga of Heroes, Phainon is depicted with the symbol of Kephale, whereas Mydei is depicted with Nikador's. Whether this is an oversight on hoyo's behalf or a not-so-subtle attempt at foreshadowing, we will likely never know, but it's interesting food for thought.
Now, this isn't some earth-shattering revelation, nor is it some super deep character analysis, but it will be super interesting to see Phainon's story unfold. His character development has the potential to be some of the best stuff hoyo has ever written if they manage to pull it off. 
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goldcleaver · 8 days ago
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Yes, Phainon and Mydei are def gay for each other but was anyone else sensing some tension between Castorice and Aglaea?? Hm? Just me??
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goldcleaver · 8 days ago
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what in the Yearning is this
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goldcleaver · 22 days ago
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1518 days since Nov 5
oh. well, that would do it
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goldcleaver · 24 days ago
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goldcleaver · 3 months ago
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Maedhros on Thangorodrim trying to put strain on the manacle because dammit it’s just metal, it can break, it can break, it can all be over he can break it, it will break it will break it will how the fuck is he weaker than a stupid fucking manacle it’s metal it’s just fucking metal—feanor shaped metal like it was clay—and dammit he is feanor’s son—so why won’t it fucking break oh god oh god
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goldcleaver · 3 months ago
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BTW please do not forget your daily clicks! Any myth of this NOT going to Palestine has been debunked, and it doesn't take any time to simply click one button.
You click the button and the ad money goes directly to Palestinian relief funds!!! It's safe, and if you haven't done it before I'd highly encourage you to start now!
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goldcleaver · 4 months ago
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tumblr just deleted a huge swathe of palestinians who were on here trying to fundraise. if you've been helping any of these fundraisers please take this time to 1) check in with palestinians you're in contact with 2) help them submit support requests if needed 3) keep these campaigns circulating while the beneficiaries are being silenced. these campaigns are life or death, this isn't just social networking. do not let these fundraisers languish.
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goldcleaver · 4 months ago
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What I’m getting from the Silmarillion is the plot is “Almost everyone dies. Everyone who lives, every victory, contributed somehow to the birth of Elrond.” 
Elrond is the end goal. I am convinced Elrond is the most important character in Tolkien’s entire universe.
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goldcleaver · 4 months ago
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maitimo my beloved 🤲✨ (it’s time to count how many arts of him i’ve already got)
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goldcleaver · 4 months ago
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>looking for a new retelling of ancient myth
>ask the reviewers if the book is classical reception or modern tropification
>they don't understand
>i pull out a diagram explaining the difference between what engages with ancient sources and depictions of the story and what relies on reduction of the story to its most marketable aspects
>they laugh and say "it's a good retelling"
>read the book
>its tropification
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goldcleaver · 4 months ago
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I'm sorry like genuinely what the fuck I need to bleach my eyes
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goldcleaver · 4 months ago
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WHAT IN THE FUCKING FUCK DID I JUST WITNESS
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