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Get ready for climate-based Necromancers:

Tropical Necromancers (Beach/Rainforest/Sea)

Prefers skeletal minions with plant-based additions since it’s hard to keep fresh flesh in humid environments.

Although their undead minions are much weaker than those belonging to other Necromancers, the flora ligaments grant skeletons complete movement, flexibility, and camouflage.

Exposure to decomposing flesh and diverse plants leads Tropical Necromancers to pursue healing arts and botany (Necrobotany) - mostly to prevent sickness, disease, and the annoying stench of death.

Arid Necromancers (Deserts)

With a multitude of desert scavengers, it’s hard to collect complete bodies;  better to stitch together whatever’s found to create “mix & match” constructs of human and beast.

Due to each minion being unique, Arid Necromancers are the most attached to their Undead - adorning the creatures with jewelry and linen wrap clothing. 

Heavy maintenance and the study of compatible body parts leads the Arid Necromancer to practical medical knowledge over healing arts.

The unholy matrimony of mixed bodies attracts enraged spirits. Although a negative, this results in the Arid Necromancer learning Curses.

Tundra Necromancers (Ice/Mountains/Snow)

Colder environments results in sturdier, better preserved (although slower) undead minions.

Due to stronger zombies and the threat of blizzards, it’s common for Tundra Necromancers to gather resources for base building.

With little minion maintenance and a constant supply of zombies from adventurers perishing in the cold, Tundra Necromancers are considered to be very lazy.

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I said I had six more, here they are. The first six are here.

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gl webtoon rec!

mage & demon queen by color_LES

always human by walkingnorth

not so shoujo love story by curryuku

amongst us by shilin

till she met her by luxlin

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Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition → The Six

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SOMNUS/HELLFIRE

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Astral - Old tales tell of six gods who have stood watch over Eos since antiquity. It is said they now slumber, conserving their strength, waiting to awaken upon the coming of a plague known as the Starscourge. —The Six and the Oracle - I

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Twitter stuff

Catching up on fairy tail stuff got me all doki doki with nalu feels c:

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SOME FACTS OF MISS ANGEL AND MISS DEVIL (PART 2)

(Hari vs Ricaine in AION version 😍😍😍😍)

Now, after you read the history of Asmodians and Elyos, is the possiblity that MAMD has a reference to AION become higher?? 😄

Okay, I dont want to say that story and the characters or anything else reference to AION. Although maybe the idea about Elyos and Asmodian reference to AION, but the development characters, plot and etc must be pure from MAMD Creator. 😄

I hope, my explanation will makes someone who read this will has a spirit to make a fan fiction of miss angel and miss devil. 🤭🤭

Also based on MY PREDICTION, the love story between Hari and Shan, probably will turn to the Romeo and Juliet story. Why? It will be explained along this post blog.😁

But now, let's we continue some fact in MAMD 😉

Celestial Sphere

The concept of the celestial sphere provides a simple way of thinking about the appearance of the stars from Earth without the complication of a more realistic model of the universe. Working with the celestial sphere offers a convenient way of describing what we see from Earth. When we refer to the celestial sphere, we are imagining that everything we see on the sky is set on the inside of a huge spherical shell that surrounds the Earth. (Source: Wikibooks)

This is why Heaven in MAMD toon has some "floor" (like 2nd heaven or Middle Earth, have floating islands). And if you read more carefully in MAMD, the characters ever mention about "go down to the earth" or "living in the sky" or something like that. Which means, heaven where Hiskaya and Shan live is on the top of celestial Sphere system and Underworld or hell where Hari and Haki live is took the bottom part in Celestial Sphere system.

Isnt this reminds you about AION world which is Elysea on the bottom and Asmodae on the top of Ateria?? 😄

Heaven vs Underworld = Elysea vs Asmodae

Even there is no difference between Underworld and Heaven (based on the creator pictures), but actually Asmodian dont feel comfortable when they are in heaven.

This is same with Asmodians in AION that had to adapt in Asmodae (home of Asmodians in AION, that's why they're called Asmodians ) which have a new hard climate that they found themselves in. Asmodae received very little sunlight and was covered in the shattered remains of the world, all hope seemed lost. The Asmodians grew pale, gaining red eyes that allowed them to see in the dark, and found their hands and feet becoming into claws and talons (If in MAMD they have an evil Aura (Asmodians's aura), tato/insignia/relic on their arm, and Elf Ears, that make them different with Elyos/angel). Many people broke down in despair and rage at their transformation. Trying to be optimistic about their transformation, they saw their evolution as a gift from Aion. Never again will the Asmodians be unarmed or blinded by darkness.

Although Underworld (home for Asmodians in mamd) doesn't seems like Asmodae (because we can see from some scene it has blue sky and sunny day, looks like doesn't have any difference with Heaven) but refering to the 'Kis-San' and 'Hari-nim' conversation, Asmodians will feel uncomfortable to stay longer in Heaven.

And... you know what??

Asmodae in AION actually really have a beautiful place and scene although Elysea (home of Elyos) get more light/sunlight at their place.

(Asmodae World in AION)

(Elysea World in AION)

So I think, that's why the creator didn't make any difference between Heaven and Underworld in mamd.

But maybe it will be cool, if every world has their own unique scene... 😂😂

And the creator of mamd took "middle-earth" as a common place where every characters met (Like a Base for Heaven and Underworld citizens 🤭🤭)

Maybe because of it is on the middle, so it wont affect Underworld either heaven citizens 😄.

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SOME FACTS OF MISS ANGEL AND MISS DEVIL (Part 1)

Maybe some of you wonder about why the Author of MAMD (Miss Angel and Miss Devil) using Asmodian for Devil's nation and Elyos for Angel'a nation.

I thought "Asmodian" name is based on the Asmodeus the prince of demons that in Christian, they believe he is a represent of LUST one of the 7 deadly sins.

But it is not...

Asmodian and Elyos names was taken from AION, one of the FAMOUS MMORPG game in South Korea. So in other words, the author of Miss Angel and Miss Devil problaby is a gamer. Xoxoxoxo😈😈😈😈

The author made the story of Miss Angel and Miss Devil pretty easy to understand and not complicated like AION background story of Asmodian And Elyos.

Not at all... I mean...😅😅😅

So I hope the explanation that I give in here will help you to realize something that new for you.^^

Asmodian and Elyos in Miss Angel and Miss Demon probably has a same history with AION.

I have 95% feels sure about this. Why?

The first thing and important from anything, Like I said before, AION is a famous MMORPG in South Korea and the creator of MAMD is Korean too. So there is a high chance that the idea of mamd from AION.

Maybe it is not strange when you read this toon (Webtoon) and find that Angel hates Demon.

But, the interesting fact is it seem that there was a conflict before between these tribes. We can see it based on the story where Shan has a position as a CAPTAIN of battle angels and every nations (😂😂😂) , Asmodians and Elyos, has a people who are in training. This is pretty interesting since the creator didn't give the reason Why Elyos (angels) have a Battle Angels, How Asmodians and Elyos can be together while some of them have a anger towards each other (Rodin to Shan, Ricaine to Hari, Some Elyos to Asmodians) or Why the creator didn't reveal the conflict or history of Asmodians and Elyos as a prelude of the story. Not like the other fantasy Webtoon genre that will explain about something in the begining, the creator keep this part, about what did ever happen in the past, like keeping a dessert for reader that someday they will said, "Surprise!!!" 😂😂😂

Okay, let's we talk about the historical of Asmodians and Elyos in the AION that I believed same with MAMD history. So I really want say a biggest thanks to my old bestie, Google-ya, (Ya = to call someone that close with us in Korean. Nim = to call someone that we respect them) that help me to search and get some information about this game since I'm not a gamer 🤭🤭.

So based on the what Unncle Wikipedia said, When the god Aion created the world of Atreia (It is planet btw, in the Aion universe where the game is played. Unlike planets of our universe, Atreia resembles two hollow hemispheres (or rather, "hemi-shells") with a single axle tower, the Tower of Eternity, connecting the centres of the two halves), They created the Drakan—powerful dragon-like beasts who were tasked with the job to safeguarding the humans and protecting the Tower of Eternity wich was Aion's physical presence on Atreia.

In the beginning, the Drakan obeyed Aion; but over time, they began to enjoy their power, ignoring their duties and abusing the humans who inhabited Atreia. Aion took some action, creating the TWELVE Empyrean Lords (They have Angelic appearance), who walked amongst humans, and used a force called "Aether" to create a powerful barrier, around the Tower of Eternity, protecting all of those within.

While the outside world continued to be ravaged by the Drakan, who had taken on a new appearance and the new name, the Balaur; the humans within the barrier managed to tap into the Aether, gaining their own powers. In time, they would become known as the Daevas.

Peace of proposal failed

When the Millennium war (Conflict between Empryan Lords and Blaur) seems that will never able to be stopped, Lord Israphel proposed a discussion of peace with the Balaur. This surprise proposal drew criticism from within the faction, and after a lengthy and heated debate, was agreed to by 7 of the 12 Lords, leaving the dissidents no choice but to go along.

However, the negotiation failed. When the Balaur arrived at the Tower of Eternity, a commotion broke out, killing a Balaurian captain and destroyed the Tower, which set off a chain reaction that threatened to destroy the planet. Two of the Lords, Israphel and Siel made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their own lives to protect Atreia. The world was shattered into two pieces (hemi-shells) with a dark Abyss laying between it, but it still existed.

Seraphim and Shedim

While the Balaur were banished to the Abyss, the Empyrean Lords found themselves in conflict with each other. Two groups were formed, each with five Lords; the Seraphim, those who had proposed the peace solution and blamed the others for sabotaging the peace negotiations by failing to agree to them, and the Shedim, who blamed the destruction on the Seraphim, believing that their weakness and proposal of surrender allowed the Balaur to gain the upper hand. From that day on, the two sides became bitter enemies.

The Shedim were exiled to Asmodae, the dark and harsh top half of the planet, while the Seraphim Lords settled in Elysea, the light and beautiful bottom half. They both took their armies of Daeva with them, and over time, they adapted to their new world and declared the opposing side as their mortal enemies.

Those in Asmodae became the Asmodians, gaining pale skin, glowing red eyes, and claws that allowed them to survive in Asmodae. And those in Elysea became the Elyos, growing even more beautiful and believing themselves to be Aion's chosen people. From that day on, they would wage war for centuries as bloody enemies.

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😱😱😱😱😱it getting more interesting! 😭😭😭😭 someone please continue to translate this Beautiful Heir...

Cr. Author twitter

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hi, i was wondering if you had any recs for someone who's just starting out reading yuri manga? like big, popular classics or stuff like that? im a little overwhelmed on where to start lol

hi! sorry for the late reply! hmmm i guess series that would be considered really popular or “classics” would be:

girl friends (milk morinaga)

asagao to kase-san

tamen de gushi 

bloom into you

pulse

lily love

fluttering feelings (discontinued)

a kiss and a white lily

aoi hana

hana and hina after school

prism (discontinued)

the love doctor

bright & cheery amnesia

and a few bonus ones that i like:

hana ni arashi

cirque arachne

after hours

out of the blue

ohana holoholo

killing me!

blooming sequence

her shim-cheong

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Big, big, BIG MOOD

Manga: Useless Princess

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Takato’s internal monologues are the best! 😂😂😂

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Witch.

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Minazuki Sakura💞🌸

📚Anime: My Sister, My Writer📚

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My Top 10 Anime of 2018

10. Violet Evergarden

9. Skull Face Bookseller Honda - San

8. Darling in the Franxx

7. Zombieland Saga

6. Goblin Slayer

5. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

4. My Hero Academia

3. Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits

2. Wotakoi: Love is Hard for an Otaku

1. Cells at Work

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My Top 8 Favorite Anime of 2018

2018 was a big year for me, anime-wise. I really started keeping up with the anime reviewing community, particularly Anifem and ANN, and that meant I jumped on a bunch of series and had a lot of great finds. 

I figured that a top 8 list would be fitting. I ruled out continuing series and kept it to stuff that debuted in 2018, but Golden Kamuy and My Hero Academia are still good. Also March Comes Like a Lion is the BEST, I don’t care if I haven’t finished it, it’s a fantastic, breathtaking drama with amazing characters everyone should watch and would totally be number one on this list if it was eligible.

These aren’t exactly ranked, since I have a hard time doing that with stuff I like, but the anime I found most impressive is nearer to the bottom.

Honorary mentions for Skull faced Bookseller Honda-san which was a thoroughly good time and Violet Evergarden which was pretty and had some episodes that made me cry.

How to Keep a Mummy

Let all easily-offended anime fans choke over the fact I choose this cheap-looking fluffy show over daring artsy stuff like Devilman Crybaby and the like. This adorable series about a boy and his friends adopting miniature fantasy animals is charming as heck

 This show just really clicked with me, and its honestly my go-to when I really need to calm down from my anxiety. The characters are so sweet and likable, the atmosphere is so pleasant and the cute fantasy animal shenanigans hit my sweet spot. It’s a thoroughly soothing experience, but it also has enough of an “edge” to keep me from getting bored, since it gently touches on stuff like anxiety over losing pets you love and so on. Full review here.

Zombieland Saga

Part idol show, part killer comedy, Zombieland Saga has a loveable cast of quirky undead girls to enjoy. It goes all out with its body horror gags and outrageous slapstick, but still manages to have a lot of heart underneath it all- and that’s not just referring to one that routinely bursts out of girl’s chest cavity. 

The show is about a group of misfits bonding together to find a life after death- and though they become a team of idols, they’re idols who ultimately celebrate weirdness and individuality. There’s even a ridiculous delinquent girl, which is one of my weaknesses. And shoutout to the show for having a trans character in the group, who is treated with empathy rather than derision and ultimately accepted.

 I do feel the arc that wrapped up the show was kind of “meh”, and I have some trepidation about what was revealed about the girls’ manager but the stronger episodes and fun characters make up for it. I’m also intrigued to see bits of a larger plot start to form- I’m genuinely curious to see where the show goes and looking forward to more. Full review here.

Planet With

Planet With follows an amnesiac boy who lives with a cat monster and quirky maid-looking girl, who task him with fighting the local superheroes in a cat robot. This anime goes full-speed-ahead, balls-to-the-wall and never lets up, packing in more story, twists and climactic battles in its 12 episodes than a lot of anime do in 50. Yet the entire thing remains cohesive, engaging and fun while taking the time to explore cycles of violence and the power of empathy and forgiveness. It has solid characters, a strong story and is just a good time overall. I feel like this anime was really overlooked by many this year, so I only hope more people will discover this hidden gem as time goes on. Full review here.

Hinamatsuri

This comedy about a yakuza thug who is dragged into being the guardian of a psychic girl is all the wacky found family shenanigans you could ever want. The characters are entertaining, the twists are unexpected and it is full of great girls. It can also be surprisingly touching and empathetic in how it deals with things like homelessness. It avoids the skeezy and uncomfortable aspects a lot of anime comedies has an remains a fun time throughout. The animation is also wonderfully expressive. Full review here.

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