#Avisala Meiste

[marialiwanag137]

Hey, hi, hello!

Maria Liwanag here! I’ve been in Tumblr for some time now, but I haven’t been really doing anything other than checking out the latest posts relating to Lupin III.

Aaaaaaand yup, you heard that right. Lupin III fandom, I’m looking at you.

Like.

REALLY looking right at you. After a year or two of exposure to this franchise that’s as old as my parents, I think it’s finally time to come out of the closet. ALL THANKS TO YOU GUYS! I’ve seen your posts that just make me go:

👁👄👁

👁👅👁

Or even…

👁🫦👁

… I have no shame.

ANYWHO! So yeah, I decided to start posting and sharing my own stuff relating to Lupin III. I’m an aspiring writer who hasn’t let her creative juices flow out lately. However, Lupin and co has been tempting me to go all out and, well, how could I resist such an opportunity?

I hope we can carry on being a fun and friendly community. No hate people! Just good vibes here in my turf.

Hope y’all are doing fine out there in some other corner of the world. And thank you for taking your time to reading this introductory post.

Avisala meiste!

~Maria Liwanag

[transcentennialism]

ENCA BE LIEK

[justrhenz]

It is a very heartbreaking episode. Then I noticed that Amihan's character somehow resembles a savior that most of us know. 

 Mentioned on a prophecy as a savior to a promised land and will end the rule of the sinner. 

As a child, her life was in danger that her loved ones fled her into safety. 

Raised with guidance from her Father and grace with love and kindness from her Mother. 

Lived almost as an ordinary being, realms away from her kingdom. 

Suffered so much pain and struggles to balance peace in her land. 

Betrayed by someone from her own kin whom she trusted. 

But in return, she kept to rule with love, compassion and believes in the right justice, mercy, and forgiveness. 

Sacrificed herself to save her people. 

Tragic death from the hands of her enemies. Will ascend to the heavens and reunite with her Mother and Father and the Holy God. 

Surely, she will rise again either in flesh or in spirit. 

Will bring salvation to the living whose hands are in the mercy of terror and evil. Avisala Meiste Hara Amihan. E corre diu - Rhenz

[azucarera-art]

avisala mga lods, buwan ng wika subong ✨ mag psa ko anay dali lang gid:

HILIGAYNON IS A LANGUAGE, NOT A DIALECT.

THE SAME GOES FOR BISAYA, WARAY, KARAY-A, AKEANON, ILOCANO, KAPAMPANGAN, etc.

amo lang na. ashte mashte lesnum pilipinas~ avisala meiste 💖💕

[aqukana]

Avisala Meiste, Mira at Lira.

[iris-sistibly]

4R’s: Encantadia Season 2 (March 27, 2017 episode review)

Episode 181

(Iris-message: Listening to a shit ton of upbeat songs to lessen the heavy feeling while writing this whole review, last night’s ep was sick af)

Recap:

E correi diu, Avisala meiste: Wahid and Lira

Lira mourned for the death of Mira.

Lira however didn’t even had the chance to give Mira a decent funeral, she had to getaway from the hands of Asval and Andora. She went ivictus with Mira’s corpse, Lira was remorseful and repeatedly asked for apology to Mira for failing to save her. Asval and Andora found her, fortunately before the two even lay a finger on Lira, Wahid came to the rescue, Lira was able to escape, Andora followed her, Asval fought Wahid. Though Wahid is a really skilled warrior despite being cowardly, Asval was much stronger and was able to inflict a fatal wound on Wahid, the barbaro fell, torned between life and death, but the excruciating pain did not hinder him from stopping Asval. The latter though gave him one last chance to live—that is if Wahid choose to surrender and become one of them, and as for love, he’ll find it in another woman. Wahid recalled all of times he spent with Lira and came to a realization how much he loves her, in the end, Wahid still chose to protect Lira. “Hanggang wakas!” those were his last words before Asval gave the final blow and finally taking Wahid’s life.

Andora caught Lira once again, and though the former was fully aware that she cannot kill Lira that easily, Andora was still free to hold her as captive and torture her as she pleases until she discovers a way to finally kill her. Amarro and Lila Sari appeared, Andora ordered the two other Mashnas to take her away, Lira begged Lila Sari and Amarro to let her go, but the two cannot be persuaded, there were hints of concern in Lila Sari and Amarro’s voices as they tell Lira to just surrender and go with them, but being stubborn is typical for any sang’gre, Lira was left with no choice but to fight for her freedom.

Ariana and Muyak took a different direction just like Pao Pao and Luna. Ariana remembered Lira and became worried about her, something told her she had to go back, despite of Muyak’s disagreement, Ariana went on her way. She found Lira, single-handedly fighting the vidaljes, Ariana quickly hid herself behind a huge rock and witnessed everything. Lira would have taken down the two Mashnas, but a shocking turn of event led her to an inevitable fate. Lira was shot by a foreign weapon, a weapon that the goddess Ether ordered to get from the mortal world, a weapon that is beyond what Lira’s blessing can shield—a gun. Lira held on to dear life as she tried to escape from her perpetrators, Asval shot her, again, and again, and again, Lira’s life was slowly ebbing away as her body received more bullets, Lira saw a vision of her mother…in Devas. Lira smiled as Asval shot her for the last time, she accepted her death to finally be reunited with the mother she always longed for. Ariana saw everything and was pained at the sight of Lira’s dead body, when the four Mashnas left, Ariana cradled Lira’s body, and mourned for her death.

Imaw and Wantuk were thankfully alive, terror struck the two as they saw Gilas’ corpse, they had to seek help to save the remaining guardians, using his balinatataw, he sent a message to Hara-Durye Cassiopeia to let her know what is happening.

The monster from Etheria

The humongous monster is called Kubur, a beast created from the air, spirit and earth gems. It was as tall as Lireo’s towers, and a very dangerous animal, it’s strength can break anything even the barriers of Lireo. Pirena tried to defend the palace by using her fire gem and blasted infernal flame to it’s body, but the monster seemed unaffected. Alena used her water gem to create a tidal wave, it shook the Kubur, but it wasn’t enough to drown it to death. Alena and Pirena tried combining their gems’ powers but it did not even affect the beast. The diwatas sensed that Avria must have created the monster from the three gems in her possession which is why it cannot be killed using the fire and water gems. Pirena proposed to fight the monster using sheer force and weapons, Ybrahim and Cassiopeia agreed. Aquil and Hitano were tasked to facilitate an escape route for the other encantados, while Ybrahim ordered Mayca to get an airship and prepared to attack from above. All of a sudden, Pirena felt something strange—her daughter’s presence. Pirena was relieved that she wasn’t there and hoped that Mira and the rest are safe.

Pirena, Cassiopeia and Ybrahim simultaneously attacked the Kubur. Ybrahim accidentally got swatted by the monster but was saved by Alena’s water gem, they noticed that they seemed to only inflict light scratches to the animal. Alena noticed that the monster seemed to have no power or skill on it’s own, it only mimicks their actions and counterattacks by returning to it’s enemies whatever is inflicted on it, the diwatas thought of using their powers once again, if they shoot tremendous amount of energy towards the monster, like continuously filling a glass with water, it will overflow thus it will be too much for the Kubur and will eventually die. But two gems weren’t enough, Alena quickly retrieved Adhara and Mine-a’s staffs from the armory and used it along with the gems, with the scepters and the brilyantes’ powers combined, the monster was taken down thanks to Alena’s quick thinking. It was a success for the diwatas, but then Cassiopeia saw a floating energy ball, she knew it was from Imaw and felt something was not right, Hara-Durye immediately left Lireo leaving the sang’gres puzzled and having a very bad feeling about it.

Rave/s:

💎 So many character deaths tonight, but for their final performance, Andre, Mikee, Jake and Kate deserve a huge shout out for portraying their characters so well. It was very touching how Wahid’s love for Lira turned him into a brave man, ready to defend his beloved until the end, I would love to see the more badass side of Wahid, and development with his relationship with Lira, but sad to say I will no longer see that. I’m gonna miss his comical and idiotic stints, thank you Andre for being one of the show’s happy pills. Lira, Encantadia’s ray of sunshine, I’m going to miss your contagious smile, your stubbornness, your havey punchlines, kudos to Mikee for making me love Lira more than ever. I rooted for Mikee since her first appearance and although there were some days where she disappointed me the most, Mikee proved that even a newbie like her can be a stand-out performer. Mira, I haven’t gotten over your death, I haven’t gotten over all of your deaths, but I’m gonna miss you big time, at least you’re still with your bessy right? Keep on slaying Kate! And Jake, your stay might be too short, but it was sweet, you showed Gilas’ bravery and determination and it’s very inspiring especially to the young viewers. I have no idea what’s gonna happen next, Lira and Mira really died in the original series, but Lira returned from Devas in the final saga so I’m kinda hoping it will be the same for Lira ’16. Maybe, just maybe Lira, Mira and Gilas will permitted to return to Encantadia even just to fulfill their roles as saviors of Encantadia.

💚 On a lighter note, I am very surprised at how Alena is becoming so witty and snappy when it comes to battle strategies, yay Leny! So happy that she’s finally owning it. That aside I am having this feeling of where this whole Lira death arc is going—Ariana will become guilty for not being able to help Lira thus she will carry this burden and do everything to make it up to Ybrahim, I don’t know in what way is she going to do that, but it will pave way for them to become closer, sharing the same pain of losing their daughter for the second time, although Ariana is still unaware that she is Amihan version 2 OR Alena will sympathize with Ybrahim and will become his friend and some sort of spark will rekindle thus making way for a possible AleBarro reunion which I’m praying to the gods not to happen, I would rather see them maintain a friendly relationship with each other, and Alena seemed to not care anymore and Ybrahim is still thankfully uninterested af, but yeah, “love” will take advantage of Ybrahim’s fragile state big time, and with Manik as the asa boy in this whole love square thing, this will surely drive everyone nuts.

💜 I’m comforting myself with the idea of Lira returning to Encantadia, in book three she broke Emre’s rules and escaped Devas thus making a huge comeback in Enca. Maybe Lira will do the same especially when she finds out that Ariana is Amihan’s sarkosi and Encantadia is once again in great danger, knowing Lira, I have high hopes for her comeback, preferably with Mira and Gilas…and Wahid.

Rant/s:

😢 I am really, really disappointed at Ariana! How can she just watch Lira die in the hands of Asval? I’m so sorry but I am beyond disappointed and angry. It was implied in the earlier episodes that she felt some sort of connection between her and Lira yet it didn’t surface in this episode, it was the perfect time for her to feel that urge to protect Lira at all cost yet she did NOTHING, absolutely nothing. At this point, I have lost all hope, and all the enthusiasm with the story. The cast was splendid, but like I said in my previous post I don’t like how the story is “progressing,” nakakawala ng gana, why choose Lira and Mira as gem keepers if they’re just going to die anyway? Why did Cassiopeia hailed Lira as the savior of Encantadia if she hasn’t really proved it yet? She reunited the four sang’gres, but it was Amihan who saved Encantadia. I was kinda hoping during the first week of season two that Lira will become a sang’gre that is of the same level as her Ashtis, but seeing her being mercilessly killed, without being able to properly defend herself is NOT something heroic. She’s a heroine, born from a clan of the most powerful diwatas and Sapirians who are masters in combat. Her death was pathetic, and nothing is more painful than seeing her in that state. I am angry, so angry. I feel bad for both Pirena and Ybrahim for losing their most treasured daughters because of Cassiopeia’s stupidity. How can she not remember that big mistake? How can fate be so cruel to Ybrahim? He lost his father, his beloved Amihan, and although she returned she had no idea who she was and worse is that she is betrothed to someone else, and now his only reason to live is gone. How can destiny be so evil to Pirena? All she ever wanted was to be with her daughter and guide her all the way, and maybe watch her with pride as she ascends the throne of Hathoria or even Lireo if Lira becomes queen of Sapiro. I don’t like this twist, I am shook in the worst way possible.

Best performer/s for this episode: Everyone 💎

Rating: 10 out of 10💎s (that’s for the cast!)

Photo credits: From Twitter: @GMAEncantadia (Encantadia 2016-2017 official twitter acct) @gmanetwork (GMA Network); official website: gmanetwork.com @GMADrama (GMA Drama)

From Facebook: Encantadia 2016; official website: encantadia.com.ph

Video credits: GMA Network via YouTube & dailymotion

[sanggrealenaistqueen]

avisla meiste at avisala eshma

Raquim 

mine - a 

Kahlil 

Amihan

Pirena 

sana mang wala na mawala 

[glaizanews]

Tweeted

In case of an @encaseason2 who would you like to become Pirena's love interest? AVISALA MEISTE GLAIZA#MVRPagsunod

— Glaiza deCastro News (@GlaizaNews) August 7, 2017

[soniafcademoura]

regram @sanggre.lira || masaya ako at nasilayan ko kung paano nagbago ang sang'gre pirena na minsan na napuno ng galit bilang isang kapatid kay danaya at alena pati na rin kay deshna, ashti kay lira, at yna kay mira. at kay ate glai na gumanap bilang pirena, napahanga mo ako sa iyong hatid na emosyon sa bawat linya na iyong binibitawan, tunay nga na karapat dapat na gampanan mo si pirena, dahil ikaw ay nagliliyab. avisala meiste sang'gre pirena (@glaizaredux ), hanggang sa muli ❤️ || • #encantadia #pirena #glaizadecastro #encantadia2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BUeXYmhAzXt/

[flowerofadversity1017]

Avisala Meiste!

Dapat tulog na ikaw gigising ka pa Super aga niyan. Hmm bakit ako pa Yata naiistress sayo? 😓 Hindi na kasi tayo bumabata para sa ganyang schedule, naiintindihan mo ba 'Yun? Bakit kasi ang kulit mo at ang tigas ng ulo mo I'm sure maraming options bakit of all diyan ka pumasok? 😪 Do you really intend to be reunited with them? Don't tell me, you owe them this fucking job? 🙄 And gago ka sa dilang gago if mapatunayan kong sinaksak mo ako sa likod makuha Lang ang titulong Lab Analyst 2? Paano mo nagawang ipagsantabi ang pagkakaibigan natin over sa mga taong yan? C'mon you're better than this. I hope so.😞 Racist ang kumpanyang yan, uugod ugod ka na lab analyst pa rin Ang position mo unless Singaporean at NUS grad ka, may pag-asa maging Chemist at uupo sa office. Hindi naman sila Super laki magpasahod Kung Hindi Lang din sa shift allowance. OR you are just after the name of that Pharma giant? Elk! 🙄 But I'm curious Sino Ang TL mo? 🤔😜 Patnubayan ka nawa ni Emre Kung si Ether este Sherlock Ang TL mo 🤣 Later on Baka lumala ang condition mo niyan dahil sa abnormal na sleeping pattern. Eh kasi bawal sayo Yung Hindi makarest Ng mabuti at mastress Ng bongga. And I'm worried with that. 😐 Don't ever tell anyone about me, it will be the end of your GSK career. Do not trust those Pinoys too, there are no friends inside that hell of a lab. Huwag ka masyadong epal at bibbo kid, nobody wants you better than them. Keep yourself grounded if gusto mo magtagal diyan.☝️ I should know, I've been there... But bago ka maghaba nguso diyan at ipako ako sa krus dahil sa mga sinabi ko, THINK ABOUT IT... And yeah, at the end of the day, it's your fucking life! Make it or break it, bahala ka sa gusto mo... Sabi nga ni nanay, hayaan ka na Lang namin sa gusto mo... yeah, dahil ginusto mo yan... ingat ka na lang palagi...

[fatallian]

Ito na marahil ang huling beses kita makikitang bibiyahe. Avisala meiste sa paghahatid ng kuwento, epiko at mahika 🔥🍃🌊🍂⌛

[tojcontreras]

Avisala Meiste

[transcentennialism]

srsly what is even the point of introducing this “new guardians” arc if they’re going to kill the guardians anyway

It’s not like the actors got pregnant or something that they needed to lay off the production. Like WTF. After endearing Wahid, Lira, and Mira to the audience, they’d, what, die senselessly? Putangina ‘di ba? Ano ‘to, GAME OF THRONES?! I mean if Enca did not know what to do with them, they could have made the audience believe that they were training or something and made the comeback with superhero landing and whatnot. Kasalanan rin nila na they’ve introduced so many characters. Sobrang shitty lang like UGH.

[bonniejubay]

“Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.” ~ Rosa Parks Just go on! 👍 Avisala Meiste friends 😂😘 (at Cadiz City)

[iris-sistibly]

4R’s: Encantadia Season 2 (March 24, 2017 week-ender episode review)

Episode 180

Recap:

E correi diu, Avisala meiste: Gilas and Mira

The seven decided to call it a night.

Strange at how Ariana helped Lira take off her training gears and started to act motherly towards her, it made Lira a bit uncomfortable but also appreciated Ariana’s gestures. Not long after they dozed off, Luna woke up, Lira sensed it and talked to the former. Luna still wanted answers, about who she really was. Danaya mentioned before that she is a diwata with a Hathorian blood and held on to the promise that the queen will tell her everything after their training. Luna asked if Lira knows anything but the latter also had no idea, Lira knew Luna was longing for a mother, something which Lira understood perfectly. Lira told her that she once longed for her mother as well, and the struggles she went through just to be with her, in the end, she found her mother and her father as well. The amazing part? She came from the other world but was still able to reunite with her family, this comforted Luna, friendship between the two blossomed.

Ariana woke up and saw Lira feeling cold, Ariana decided to give her blanket to Lira but the latter refused for it will be Ariana who would have none to keep herself warm, the two agreed to share the same bed (with Luna) and blanket. Once again, Amihan struck Lira’s memory as the two drifted off.

From afar, Mira was watching Lireo. Mira wondered if she could visit the kingdom and her mother, Muyak told her that Cassiopeia created a spell to prevent her and Lira from using their ivictus but assured Mira that Muyak will accompany her back to Pirena once their training is over. Lights were out, everyone was in deep slumber, it was time for the Mashnas to do their job. Wantuk was the first to find out that there were vidaljes in the island, both he and Imaw were defenseless, upon hearing Wantuk’s scream, the seven woke up, and immediately armed themselves, they tried defending the camp, but Pao Pao was taken down, Luna got injured and Gilas got killed, everyone watched in horror as Gilas succumbs to death. Lira and Mira used their ivictus to escape but the island was enchanted thus preventing them from leaving the place. The trainees regrouped but were found by Asval and Andora, Lira told Pao Pao, Muyak, and Ariana to take Luna to safety while she and Mira faced two of Avria’s Mashnas. Lira and Mira joined forces, but their strengths combined was still no match to Andora’s power, the cousins were unable to move. Asval pointed his blade at Lira, the latter was expecting to be stabbed but being fully aware of Lira’s power, Asval stabbed Mira from behind instead. This terrified Lira and caught Mira just before the latter hits the ground, Lira told her to hold on and promised she will save her. Mira knew her death was near and wanted Lira to live, so that she’ll be able to relay her message to Pirena—that Mira loves her very much and she’s sorry for everything she said to her back then. Andora and Asval weren’t done and was about to kill Lira but Andora was surprised that she couldn’t even lay a finger on Lira, she has protection against weapons, a blessing given to her by Danaya back when Lira was still a baby. Lira used her magic to defend herself and Mira, but Andora simply used her power and froze Lira’s body, Asval quickly got Mira and made Lira see how Asval slit Mira’s throat thus ending her life.

The four other trainees got away from Asval and Andora thanks to Mira and Lira, Luna was still suffering from her wound but was more determined to avenge Gilas. Muyak suggested to split into two groups so that the enemies will have a hard time catching them, an idea which Pao Pao disagreed but was left behind with Luna. Amarro and Lila Sari found them, Luna recognized them and got angry especially towards Lila Sari despite of the latter showing concern. Pao Pao tried to defend himself and Luna but Amarro told them that they weren’t enemies and let him and Luna escape. Though Amarro and Lila Sari did was the right thing, they were still worried of what will happen if the others find out.

The Darkness Returns

Avria’s disguise was discovered, thus she could no longer pretend to be Danaya. The real Danaya was back to her original form and immediately went back to Lireo. What puzzled the sisters is that, how come the fire gem wasn’t able to recognize the real Danaya and the fake one made it easily to Lireo, Pirena confessed that it was her fault for taking back the protective spell against Avria, but they have bigger problems, the three other gems were now in Avria’s hands. The sang’gres and Hara-Durye went to the gems chamber and found out how Avria stole the gems. Danaya blamed herself for believing in Avria, but every ruler makes mistake and that they should learn from it, it wasn’t the time for regrets, they have to act quickly to take back the three other gems.

Alena, Cassiopeia and Danaya went back from the chamber, Aquil was also present and was wearing his armor once again. Alena sensed that Aquil and Danaya both need to talk and decided to give them space. Danaya revealed that it was her fault that Lireo is once again in jeopardy, it was because she chose to meet the fake Aquil and that meeting gave Avria the opportunity to carry out her evil plans. Danaya realized that this is the very reason why a queen shouldn’t fall in-love, because it is a weakness. Danaya decided to end everything she and Aquil has, and chose to fulfill her duties as Queen of Lireo.

Avria knew anytime the diwatas will declare war against Etheria, thus Avria had to act quicker. Using a powerful incantation, she created a gigantic, ferocious beast, and now everyone is in danger, no one is safe.

Rave/s:

💗 Until the very end, Kate proved that she IS Sang’gre Mira. Brave, smart, but very gentle and loving. My heart is breaking once again, but performance wise, Kate nailed this scene. She and Mikee actually, it was so heartbreaking and so frustrating that Mira didn’t even had the chance to at least see her mother in Lireo for the last time.

💜 Liraaaaa! Lemme give you a hug. You and Kate are the reason why I still hold on to the show (of course Ruru is still there so…), but I gotta say, girl, you really can do drama. Versatility is definitely a must for every actor and actress and she has it, she made me cry, she made me laugh, and even though I have to admit Lira’s annoying sometimes, I still love every bit of Mikee and Lira. Do you think Mira’s death will push Lira to use her avatar once again? Let me know your thoughts!

💛 Another performance worth raving for, SanRoc! That scene killed me as well, so many feels in one scene. Love that Rocco and Sanya really grew into such great actors in this show. Definitely looking forward for more Rocco and Sanya projects after Enca.

Rant/s: 😭 They killed Mira…THEY FUCKIN’ KILLED MIRA.

🤔 I was really alarmed that Cassiopeia didn’t even think of the guardians, she just slipped and told Avria about where the seven were and I was expecting that she’ll return to the island and at least bring them back to Lireo but NOOOO! I am so annoyed right now, they were just at the beginning of their training but they already lost two (and one of them is Mira, MIRA!), I wanted to yell, “Hey! You have trainees left in the island aren’t you going to go back?” it’s not like Imaw and Wantuk are capable of defending themselves and even if Mira has Emre’s sword and Lira has powers it still wouldn’t be enough to defend all of them since majority of the group are inexperienced. If Lira dies as well, I am so done. I mean come on, Ybrahim already lost a child once, he also lost the love of his life, and now Lira? The hell!

🙄 Cassiopeia created a spell to prevent the trainees from escaping the island yet did not even think of creating a barrier for protection just in case, I know she was pretty confident that no one will ever find out where they are, come on you don’t have to be super smart to actually come up with this idea.

🤔 If I am not mistaken Danaya granted Lira protection against any weapon or magic, but I am still wondering, how come Hagorn was still able to kill Lira in both 2005 and 2016 version? How come Lira was affected by Andora’s power? Please don’t tell me she hasn’t learned how to utilize that blessing up to this date, it will be pretty much dumb of her not to think of it, or is it because the earth gem is now in the hands of Avria which kind of weakened Lira’s protection? But still, what about in book 1 where Lira was almost killed a number of times and the earth gem was still under Danaya’s watch? Isn’t it an obvious plot hole?

Best performer/s for this episode: Sanya Lopez 🍃 Kate Valdez 💥 Mikee Quintos ⚡

Rating: 9 out of 10💎s (7 points for cast’s performance, 2 points for the plot because I hate it)

Week-ender thoughts: So-so to dreadful set of episodes this week. Although I’m quite relieved that the Danaya impostora arc wasn’t prolonged, it still wouldn’t change the fact that I hate everything in the week-ender episode, not that I’m not satisfied with the performance of the cast—nope, Cassiopeia fucked up and I don’t know if it ever crossed her mind, or if she has other plans, or whatever, Mira died and I am so affected and I hate, hate, hate this. Is Lira going to die too? I don’t know, but one thing is for sure, I am definitely NOT looking forward for next week’s set of episodes.

Overall best performer/s for this week: Sanya Lopez 🍃

Overall rating: 8 out of 10💎s

Photo credits: From Twitter: @GMAEncantadia (Encantadia 2016-2017 official twitter acct) @gmanetwork (GMA Network); official website: gmanetwork.com @GMADrama (GMA Drama)

From Facebook: Encantadia 2016; official website: encantadia.com.ph

Video credits: GMA Network via YouTube & dailymotion

[iris-sistibly]

4R’s: Encantadia Season 2 (Feb. 24, 2017 week-ender episode review)

Episode 160

Recap:

Marked

Luna and Gilas were on their way home with a sack of food for their mothers so they won’t get scolded went they get back. Luna was determined to know if she herself is a diwata and was planning to go back to Lireo. A strange floating symbol appeared which terrified the two, they tried swatting it off but the symbol won’t go away and landed on Luna’s skin, the pain was excruciating at first and then the pain slowly faded, the mark etched on Luna’s skin and it won’t come off no matter what they do.

A sister’s love

Aquil tried to talk to Danaya and explained his side, he admitted that Amarro is indeed his father but assured her that his loyalty will always be in Lireo and Danaya. The queen resented Aquil for keeping this from her and told Aquil to leave the palace, with what Aquil revealed, Danaya doesn’t know how to defend him from those who doubt, Pirena saw what happened and asked the two what was going on, but Danaya chose to leave instead. The Lirean queen’s action hinted Pirena that something was wrong, and though Aquil didn’t really admit, Pirena knew she was right. Pirena warned Aquil that even though she and Danaya are different in many ways, she still loves her sister very much and doesn’t want her to get hurt. Pirena went to Danaya’s room and talked to her, the former vowed to be a good sister to Alena and Danaya, and a mother and Ashti to Mira and Lira when Amihan died. Thus she was taking steps in fulfilling her duty as a big sister to Danaya by giving her a shoulder to cry on when she needs it. Danaya appreciated her gesture, even if she’s a queen now, at the end of the day, Danaya is still the youngest and still needs comfort and guidance from her older siblings.

The first task

Andora was very glad that Hara Avria has returned, everyone was in awe with her exceptional beauty but Avria wasn’t up for sweet and flowery words. She wanted to carry out her plans soon and was angry that their army was not large enough to defeat the diwatas. Thus she ordered her Mashnas to gather more encantados. Amarro was getting reluctant to follow Avria’s orders but did what he was told in the end. Avria sensed that he wasn’t loyal to them, Ether knew that as well but decided to let him be for the meantime, Amarro is still of use to their troop.

The four went to Hathoria and captured a number of Hathors guarding the palace, Andora used her power to turn them to their side but sensed that someone has been following them. She was right, there were two spies who have been following them—spies that the diwatas probably sent, Andora wasted no time and killed the two to make sure that the diwatas will never find out about their plans. Rama Ybrahim and Mashna Muros found the two spies lifeless the following day.

A dangerous play

Pirena had a bad dream about her Hathors which worried her and went back to Hathoria, here she found two soldiers who were looking for their comrades, apparently some of the guards went missing and haven’t been found since last night. Pirena suspected that this might have something to do with Etheria thus she immediately went there. She disguised herself as Asval to freely enter the palace and asked about the Hathors, her search was interrupted when Queen Avria came, asking “him” why he was still there. Pirena met the Queen of Etheria for the first time.

Rave/s:

🕷 Can we all just agree on one thing and admire Ms Eula Valdes for her splendid performance? Her killer glances, the way she deliver those lines, her aura, her beauty, everything was just perfect! I am so glad that they chose her to play such an iconic villain like Avria, I am betting that she is the villain we will definitely love just like Pirena and Hagorn.

🌼 Oookaaaay, so one of my guesses is right, Deshna will be one of the five, and PAO PAO! Yay! So glad that he’ll make a come back as a grown up this time, so excited for his role in this season, I still have a feeling that the reincarnated version of Amihan is from the mortal world, but I don’t mind if she’s from Enca.

❤💛 That sisterly love of Pirena to Danaya. Wow, I so love that Piry is doing her job as a big sister to Danaya, back in the original series, it was Amihan who acted like the eldest that I sometimes forget that she’s the second born. So nice that Pirena was given the chance to be the sister Danaya and Alena can count on to.  

Rant/s:

😪 I’m kinda disappointed that even Pirena treated Aquil harshly. I know she’s trying to protect her sister but I was kinda hoping that she’ll somehow understand Aquil’s situation given the fact that she too went through the same thing before.

Best performer/s for this episode: Eula Valdes 🥀 Glaiza de Castro 🔥 Sanya Lopez 🍃

Rating: 9 out of 10💎s

Week-ender thoughts: Really interesting week, so many to look forward to, I am very excited to see more of Avria and hopefully the other herans will be introduced next week. Also I am really excited to meet the “new Amihan” but I am also nervous at the same time, I really really hope they casted an A-list actress to ease the fandom’s anger and worry, because none of us would settle for a crappy actress to play that character even if she is just the reincarnated version. So excited for Pao Pao to return to Encantadia as well, fingers crossed that Lira and Mira will be a part of the fabulous five as well 😂 Avisala meiste! E correi diu beshies!

Overall best performer/s for this week: Glaiza de Castro 🔥 Mikee Quintos ⚡

Overall rating: 9 out of 10 💎s

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