#just gotta wait for all the stuff to come in

[fuzzydeergirl]

okay wait. Did Gerson lose an eye? Did he and Undyne ( in undertale- not convinced that she won't lose an eye at some point in dr) both lose an eye?????? that's. probably not a great sign for susie.

But there's something about eyes too tho...

This puzzle is the first one you come across, and makes an appearance again in chapter 3 (I think?)

Seam is missing an eye too. Like Gerson, they have knowledge about the game that we don't have. So Gerson, Seam and Undyne are all missing an eye. We can't see Susie's eyes at the start of chapter 1 until she's let some of her walls down, while Kris remains with both eyes covered. Since they're a mystery to us. Kris also is in league with the Knight, whoever is on the phone (Probably Carol)...

Speaking of the Knight! There's so much eye stuff around the Knight. It's attacks look like eyes, it might have eyes (or holes?) in it's hands? Like the Titan? It looks like it's crying and has one eye/mouth thing? Some of the eyes around the puzzle look like they're crying darkness, I don't think this was accidental. And there's a ton of those eye symbols around the Titan fight and on the tower. I'm going to say that whatever eyes the Titan and the Knight have are fully blinded by Darkness. Darkness itself is also associated with Gaster, the place beyond the game [Angel's HEAVEN]. Every new dark fountain bringing us closer to the world's end.

There's a lot of emphasis placed on what you can and can't see shaping the world of deltarune as a whole.

(This is a fun piece of foreshadowing from chapter 1. I just liked it.)

Ralsie talks a lot about balance between light and dark in the prophesy from chapter one, so stab in the dark (Ha), only having one eye blinded and one eye open makes a character helpful. Heroic, even. While being fully blind leads to madness and the end of the world I guess. You've gotta be able to see both things.

[mysteryshoptls]

SSR Kalim Al-Asim - Room Relaxation Vignette

"Happy Birthday"

[Courtyard]

Kalim: Hmm, he's not here, either. Oh! Perfect timing… Heeey, Sebek!

Sebek: Kalim-senpai? Is there something you need of me?

Kalim: Have you seen Silver? Our professor asked me to go grab him, but I can't find him anywhere.

Sebek: …Why are you asking me? I'd think he's still in the cafeteria.

Kalim: Oooh, the cafeteria, huh! I don't normally go there, so I didn't even think to look there.

Kalim: Thanks for letting me know. As thanks, you're invited to my party. Come by Scarabia after classes tomorrow!

Sebek: Don't just carry on by yourself! I have plans tomorrow after school. If you truly wish to invite me, pick another date.

Kalim: Noooo, we can't pick another date! Tomorrow's my birthday, so we're going all out for the party.

Kalim: I'm letting everyone I run into know to come. We're gonna have a blast, chowin' down, singing, and dancing all together!

Sebek: I BELIEVE I'VE ALREADY MENTIONED I HAVE PLANS! Listen when someone else is speaking, why don't you? Goodbye.

Kalim: Looks like I got rejected～ …Ah, right. I have to go look for Silver. To the cafeteria!

[Scarabia Dorm]

Kalim: Everyone here? Alright, I'll pass along the info now.

Kalim: Oh, but… What was I supposed to talk about, again? Ahahah, I completely forgot everything!

[Jamil passes Kalim a note]

Kalim: Hm? What's up, Jamil? Oh, you wrote everything down for me!

Kalim: Uhh, let me see… "Renovation Notice"

Kalim: Looks like they're doing some repairs on old pillars and walls around campus. You can check the map posted in the lounge for the specific locations!

Kalim: What's next…? Oh, this is for the sophomores. The History of Magic report needs to be turned in by the end of next week…?

Kalim: Ah, now I remember! I'd promised Jamil that I'd start working on it tonight.

Kalim: I got a great idea! All the sophomores should get together and carve out some time to work on the report. That'll help us all make pretty good progress, don'tcha think?

Kalim: We should totally do it toni… Huh? Tomorrow's party is keeping you busy? Okay, then we should all get together tomorrow!

[Scarabia Dorm – Kalim's Room]

Kalim: Mmmm, today was so much fun! …HUH!?

Kalim: My room's filled with boxes! There wasn't anything here before I went for my shower…

Kalim: Oh, looks like my birthday presents got delivered. My family sent me a buncha stuff this year too～

Kalim: For now, I should just try to enter my room. Gotta make sure I don't step on any of the presents…

Kalim: Oh, hey, Carpet! You're offering to carry me into my room? You're so nice, thanks!

[Scarabia Dorm – Kalim's Room]

Kalim: Let's crack open these presents! Hm, which one should I start with?

Kalim: Ooh, you like that one with the red wrapping, Carpet? Alright, wait one sec, I'll open that first.

[rustle, rustle]

Kalim: It's a hairbrush. Oh, what's it say here…? "This was handcrafted piece-by-piece with specially selected materials by skilled craftsmen."

Kalim: "Only three of this exquisite hairbrush is made each year. Please have a luxurious experience with this."

Kalim: I don't really get it, but this all means this brush is pretty neat, huh. …Hm? You like this, Carpet?

Kalim: Okay, then I'll use this to give you a brushing today! Come here and lay on the ground for me.

[brush, brush]

Kalim: How is it? Ahahah, great! Feels good, huh?

Kalim: Oh, yeah. Let me give you a good scrub so you can look good for tomorrow's party too.

Kalim: A HAVEN WITHIN THE HOT HANDS, A NEVER-ENDING FEAST. SING! DANCE! OASIS MAKER!

[SPLAAAASH!!]

Kalim: Oops, sorry! I put a little too much into it. But now I need you to stay still, so I can brush you.

Kalim: Normal carpets tend to get fuzzy when brushed, or damaged when wet, y'know…

Kalim: But in your case, not only are you totally fine with all that, but you even have a few favorite brushes. You're a funny little thing!

[carpet shakes water off]

Kalim: Wah! Hey, I told ya not to move～ I was trying not to let it get everywhere, and now me and my room's soaked!

Kalim: Hmm, it's be great if my balcony was a bit bigger. …Oh, yeah! I think I had it over here on my desk…

「Survey on Quality of Life Improvements for the Student Body」

Kalim: I could just write on here, "I want a bigger balcony," and turn it in, right?

Kalim: That way we can splash around in water, or lay out under the sun. That's right, you think it's a great idea too, right?

Kalim: Maybe it could be the size of a classroom… Nah, that'd be too small to throw a party on, so I guess it'd be better to be the size of a gym.

Kalim: I wonder when they'll get started on making it? Can't wait to hear back from the Headmage～!

Kalim: Alright, we'll finish up with a quick blow-dry… Actually wait, can I use magic to dry you off today?

Kalim: Don't worry, I've actually gotten a bit better recently. Just watch～ …Hyah!

[casts wind magic]

Kalim: See, right as rain… WAAH!? All the wrapping paper is flying towards me…!

[casts magic to stop paper]

Kalim: …Huh? I just wanted to stop the wrapping paper from heading this way, but it looks like I stopped the wind, too.

Kalim: Looks like I didn't get the spells right today, too… I guess I'll just use a dryer to finish up.

Kalim: It's fine. Today might've been a fail, but I'll keep trying my best to get better!

[Scarabia Dorm – Kalim's Room]

[alarm rings]

Kalim: Nnn…Urgh… What's that noise? I'm still sleepy… Just 5 more minutes…

Kalim: Ah! Wait, I was totally planning to wake up and get ready on my own today 'cause it's my birthday!

Kalim: I'll just grab my hairband, and… Alright, I'm ready to go. Onwards to the washroom!

[Scarabia Dorm – Washroom]

Kalim: Good morning, everyone! Hm? What's up, why are you all looking so surprised?

Kalim: It's my birthday today, right? I set my alarm and woke up all by myself. I can get myself ready today, too.

Kalim: First, I'll wash my face. Urgh, the water is so cold… I'm feeling wide awake now…!

Kalim: Huh? Hot water'll come out if I do this? Woah, I didn't know～ Thanks for telling me.

Kalim: Okay, next I'll do my makeup. …Hm? Skin care? Mmm, I didn't bring any with me today, so I'll just skip it.

Kalim: Right, so makeup… Wait, what am I supposed to start with again? I'm so used to having everything prepared for me.

[students clamor]

Kalim: Meh, I'll just pick something at rand… Eh, you're gonna let me use your moisturizer and milk lotion? 'Cause you're afraid of what could happen later?

Kalim: Oh, you're such a worrywart～ But, thanks. Then I'll try using it.

Kalim: …Oooh, my skin feels so springy now!

Kalim: Okay, so now, I'll finally do my make… Hm? I should apply this foundation to my skin first? And then this next…? Okay.

Kalim: I can work on my eyeshadow, finally. What should I choose today…? This one? Hmmm, is this a little too boring to wear on my birthday?

Kalim: Oh yeah, I'll pick this one! A sibling sent it to me as a birthday gift.

[students clamor]

Kalim: What's wrong, why are you guys all startled? …Huuuh, I didn't know it was a big-name brand.

Kalim: It really is pretty and sparkly. I really like it.

Kalim: I wonder what it's made of. …Oh, it's fine powder made from highly valuable magestones?

[Kalim hugs Scarabia student]

Kalim: Woooah… …You know a ton of stuff, huh!

Kalim: I gotta put out a letter thanking them for this awesome present.

Kalim: Ummm, so I'll pick this color on top of this one, and… How's it look? Sparkly and good, right? Great!

Kalim: All that's left is for me to put balm on my lips and I'm done! Okay, guys, I'm heading back to my room. You all should quickly finish getting ready… Hm!?

Kalim: Oh nooo, my hair's got serious bedhead! What am I supposed to do fix my hair?

[Jamil rushes in and exclaims in panic]

Kalim: Oh hey, Jamil! Yep, I woke up all on my own today. And my makeup's all done thanks to everyone's help. Didn't I do great?

Kalim: But, uh… I'm beggin' you! Can you fix my hair���?

[Main Street]

Kalim: Heeeey, Sebek! You free after classes today?

Sebek: …We already had this conversation yesterday, Kalim-senpai.

Kalim: Oh, did we? Aw man, I was really hoping you'd come to my birthday party, though, Sebek.

Sebek: I-If you're that insistent… I guess I could give you a word or two, at least. Happy Birthday, Kalim-senpai.

Kalim: Thank you, Sebek! I feel like today's gonna be the best, just hearing you say that!

Requested by Anonymous.

[cheshireliam]

"Me and You, Always" Story Event: Silvio Ricci Chapter 3

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Emma: Prince Silvio?

I pulled Emma into my arms, trapping her and that oddly intense enthusiasm for gathering autumn greens.

Silvio: Before I waste my time humorin’ yer little game, ya better come clean with it.

Silvio: Same with summer, what’re ya really up to?

Emma: … I just wanted to see a new world I’ve never seen before.

Silvio: Still plannin’ to keep it a secret?

Emma: … 

Silvio: If that’s how ya wanna play it, I’ve got my own ways to make ya talk. 

(Didn’t wanna resort to this, but I ain’t got no choice.)

Holding onto her with one arm, I slid my other hand to her side—

And started tickling Emma mercilessly, her composure shattering in an instant as she thrashed about.

Emma: W-wait…! Stop— haha…! 

Silvio: What was that? Can’t hear ya.

Emma: Ahaha… stop… I’m going to die laughing!

Silvio: Ya know what ya gotta say if ya want me to stop, don’t ya?

(Can’t believe Valerio’s old secret tactic actually works on you too.) 

It was childish and underhanded, even I was embarrassed about it, but it was also undeniably effective. 

Emma: I’ll talk…! I’ll talk, so please…!

Seeing tears welling up in the corners of her eyes, I stopped, but kept my hand resting on her waist so that she wouldn’t bolt off.

Emma: I want to train.

Silvio: Train for what? 

Emma: So that… I’ll be able to join you on your voyages some day.

(Huh?)

Silvio: What the hell for…? 

Emma: Because it's my dream.

Emma: If I could travel together with you and return to the kingdom with great treasures… 

Emma: I just know that would be the greatest, most valuable treasure in my life nothing else can replace. 

(... So that’s what’s been in her head.)

Without realising it, a small smile tugged at my lips, and my arm tightened its hold on her. 

Silvio: Ya needed to hide that?

Emma: … I didn't have the confidence to tell you.

Emma: I have neither knowledge nor experience in sea voyages, so I thought I’ll only end up being a burden. 

Emma: That’s why I wanted to train and learn lots of things…

Emma: Until someday, you’ll feel like you could take me along with you.

Emma: I didn't want you to laugh at me either.

Silvio: I ain’t laughin’.

(If it were any other woman, I’d probably laugh in her face, but I’ll never do that to ya.) 

Going on sea voyages could easily go horribly wrong if anything bad were to happen.

If it were a short trip, sure it could be a noblewoman's little joy ride.

But the farther you want to go, the more preparation and guts you would need. 

(Still, you’re still the only noblewoman around who’d try learnin’ to set up a camp herself.)

(Most of em’ just leave that stuff to others and don’t lift a damn finger.) 

I almost said those words aloud, but decided to swallow them.

It didn't feel right to say things that’d trample all over her determination.

So instead of mocking her, I reached out and ruffled her hair.

Emma: You’re making it messy again!  

Silvio: Shut up. That’s yer punishment for hidin’ stuff from me.

Silvio: … Let’s go.

Emma: Huh? 

Silvio: Ya wanna learn how to gather mountain greens, don't ya?

When I let go of her and started walking, her face lit up so obviously as she hurried to catch up with me. 

Emma: And how should I thank you this time?

Silvio: Anythin’ is fine. But if ya start gettin’ all cocky again, I ain’t teachin’ ya nothin’. 

Emma: I’ll be sure to stay humble and do my best. 

(Now that I know what’s been goin’ through that head of yers, I’ll give ya a hand.) 

(It’s this side of ya that I—) 

(Nah, forget it. I’d just end up gettin’ laughed at myself.) 

…

Autumn flew by in the blink of an eye, and now came the cold winter. 

(... Still feelin’ like I’ve lost my damn mind.) 

(I should just change it, even if I’m only doin’ it now.) 

(But… she’s the kind of woman who’d be happier with somethin’ like this than a precious gemstone.)

(I know that. I know, but damn it, this is insane.)

(Somethin’ like this for a christmas present…) 

???: Where are you going, Prince Silvio? 

(...!)

I stopped in my tracks and forced the discomposure off my face before turning around. 

Seems like I’d walked right past the room I was headed for, and Emma was peeking out from behind the door with her head tilted. 

Emma: Are you not done with work yet…?

Silvio: … I’m done. 

Silvio: I just, uhh… forget somethin’ and need to go grab it, that's all. 

Emma: Ah, then I’m sorry for stopping you.

Emma: I couldn’t help but open the door when I heard some jangling, but I’ll be good and wait patiently. 

Silvio: … Be back in a sec. 

Emma gave a small wave and closed the door. 

I quickened my walking pace to avoid making any noises she might hear, but I couldn't contain the big sigh I almost let out. 

(The hell am I even doin’?)

…

A lavish feast worthy of a christmas dinner filled the table, and Emma was all smiles throughout the dinner. 

Only after she finished the last bite of cake did she finally set down her cutlery. 

I was thinking the dinner ended peacefully, but I had a bad feeling the instant Emma locked her eyes onto mine.

Emma: Are you hiding something, Prince Silvio?

Silvio: Hah? What’re ya talkin’ ‘bout all of a sudden?

Emma: You’ve been fidgeting the entire time.

Silvio: I ain’t. It’s all in yer head. 

Emma: You know you can’t fool these eyes of mine. 

(... She’s weirdly sharp when it comes to times like this.)

Emma stood from her seat and moved behind me—. 

[n1k0laa5]

Pookie dookie 💩 help a girl out? I’ve been trying to shift and manifest for years now and it always seems to come out in failure (ik ik contradicting, or limiting belief or whatever 🥲🥲)

To me shifting and manifesting are two sides of the same coin. I love them both with all my heart, but in regards to shifting like do you know how to just do that shit instantly?and for manifesting like again how 😭

I don’t know if I’m the only one who thinks this, but I find it so comforting and believing in infinity and all that stuff so I try to shift and when that doesn’t work out then I go back to manifesting but then when I get discouraged, like its like have to pick one,and both are my whole worlds 🥲🥲

Kisses tho 🧡🧡🧡

Yes, pookie dookie, I hear you!

Shifting and manifesting are both instantaneous the moment you decide they’re done.

Yes, sue me for the repetitive answers but it’s the truth! 🍅🍅🍅 OW! :(

But jokes aside, I’ll try my best to give some actual advice rather than giving recycled material, I was in your EXACT same spot not even a year or two back.

Firstly—decide what works.

Find a method.

A technique.

Maybe even one singular affirmation.

It can range from the most elaborate shit you’ve seen to the laziest. It doesn’t matter, you gotta be comfortable in it. No pressure, something that feels right. The moment you say “this works” is when it works. That’s manifestation.

Then you can prepare if you’d like.

You’re gonna shift.

You’re gonna manifest.

You wanna do something before all that? Go for it.

Shit, I dunno, beat a bitch up.

Because after that you’ll just.. do your method.

Decide that you’ve shifted.

And wake up the next day.

Still see that you “haven’t”? Nope. Kill that thought. Yes. You. Have. You have shifted. You have manifested. All your desires are here. The 3D can rot for all you care because from now on, we live in the 4D, alright? We moved, packed all our bullshit and the trucks here.

The 3D is a mirror of your old assumptions. We all know this. Your old assumptions was you always failed, you always woke up back in those same four walls.. but now? Now you’ve shifted. That’s your current assumption.

Live your life normally, but persist. Keep doing your technique. Keep affirming. Keep knowing you’ve shifted and immerse yourself in the 4D, whether it would be by daydreaming or planning what to do next.

You’ll feel delusional. You’ll feel like you’re conning yourself. That’s because you can’t really process how much power you have.

Your brain goes: “Wait.. what? No, this can’t just be this simple. I can still see everything. This is a lie. Is this a prank show?!”

And that’s okay. Don’t repress your doubts.

Feel them.

Feel frustrated.

But always come back to your current assumptions.

You. Have. Shifted.

You. Have. Manifested.

Because the law does not fail you.

You decide how your 3D acts.

And you cannot possibly be the only person, out of more than eight billion people who “can’t shift/manifest”. Like, babes, no. You’re just as capable. You’re literally God.

It’s like a painter with it’s muse.

The 3D is a painter, the 4D is the muse.

The 3D WILL copy what the 4D gives.

So.. give it the truth. That you have shifted regardless of what you see, hear or do.

Kisses, darling. 💗

[queenbeeibee]

Welcome to the Amazing Digital Circus!

a list of rp starter sentences from tadc ep: 1 - feel free to reblog and use, please switch pronouns as needed!

I'm here to show you the most jaw-dropping, heart stopping, mind-bending paraphernalia you've ever laid your eyes upon!

I can't wait to see what you've got cooking up for today!

W-w-wait? Huh, where am-?

Is this one of your NPCs or is this a new sucker?

My my! It appears a new human has entered this realm!

I'm not doing that again.

Just keep grabbing at it. 

Everything's gonna be okay, new stuff.

What the **** is going on?!

The Amazing Digital Circus is a place to be enjoyed by all ages.

You, my friend, stumbled into an incredible world of wonders where anything can happen!

Well, don't freak out about it or anything.

Welcome to your new home, and your new body.

We've been stuck here for years.

[ ] over there's supposedly been here the longest.

Did someone say something about an insect collection?

This is a dream, and I should just play along until I wake up, right!?

Whatever you say, kid.

I'd like to give our brand new member a tour of the circus grounds first. Off we go!

Night, day, it's all okay!

We... don't venture out into the void. Not even [ ] know(s) what's out there.

We stay right here, where I can keep my hundreds of all seeing eyes on you!

Let's get outta here before the moon gets frisky!

...Why are you like this..?

If there was a way to leave, I'm pretty sure we'd have all left by now.

You're probably just experiencing DIGITAL HALLUCINATIONS!

Uh.. Oh, God! Why can't I remember my NAME?!

One of the few things I don't have control over are your minds.

You're right, terrible. Let's try that again!

We should have a brand-new adventure for our new member, [ ]!

Do you like adventure? Activity? Wonder? Danger? Horror? Pain? Suffering? Agony? Death? Disease? Death? Angel food cake?

The entire circus tent will be infested with [ ], and you gotta catch 'em all!

Why do these humanoid hash browns do this?

Now good luck, and have fun, my little superstars!

They're just something fun to do to, you know, prevent us from going insane. 

Oh no, they killed [ ]... Anyway, you guys wanna go get something to eat?

But wait, wouldn't that more likely mean the exit does exist?

It could also mean you just have a jump-start on losing your mind.

Heh, (s)he still thinks this is a dream.

Uh, why are you looking at me like that?

I'm fine with doing whatever, as long as I get to see funny things happen to people.

Do you think pairing them up together is a good idea?

Come on, ladies, let's go harass the clown.

Thank goodness this is all a dream, right, [ ]?

Don't worry, Dollface, I've got a key to his room.

By the way, I may have left something in your room today, so let me know if you find it.

It could be a completely unrelated question. You'll never know until it's too late.

Oh, [ ]'s been abstracted. That, that's okay.

It might be that terrible thing I was talking about earlier when you reach your breaking point!

I know we didn't always get along, like when you called me out for fake laughing at your jokes.

I swear, I really did think they were funny, I was just having a bit of a bad day!

I don't know what I'm looking at here.

Oh, yeah, thank you for the recap. ...Boy, we're not very good at this, are we?

Oh, (s)he's doing greeeat. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen her/him this happy before.

Hello? [ ]? That was your name, right?

Hey, look, I'm, I didn't mean to leave you behind like that, I just, I didn't know what to do.

Hello? [ ]? We have a bit of an issue here!

Huh, what form of mass dares presume presence in the nest of the Queen!?

You know, you could have asked for my consent before forcing me to see something so completely and utterly disgusting.

Oh look, there's [ ]. Hi, [ ]!

Kinda rude, [ ]. Now I don't wanna help you.

Yet, you're still watching it!

You didn't experience a game show in there, did you?

Ladies first. No wait, why would I say that?

Wait, [ ] not even here? Wasn't this whole thing for her/him!?

Be quiet. I can't hear the escalator.

Oh, [ ], you always know how to make me say this exact sentence.

[ ] abstracted? Why didn't anybody tell me?

I mean, no offense, [ ], but I always thought you would be next.

So, I guess the adventure's over.

Made with all the love I'm legally allowed to give.

Since when are you an expert on the digital world?

[sysig]

Skelekinz (Patreon)

[xxplastic-cubexx]

thinkin bout magneto's lil list of aliases from that One Shot of his government file or w/e in 97 and how it lists the three main men who've played him (David Hemblen, Ian McKellen, Michael Fassbender) and kinda cackling at the idea 1.) if they included All his names 2.) having 'michael' on that list twice

[keeps-ache]

YOU HAVE TRIED.

[danwhobrowses]

5 Underrated Things or Tactics That May Aid Bell's Hells to Victory

Spoilers up to Campaign 3 Episode 116 below

Well Critters, it all comes down to this.

Vox Machina dismantled the Malleus Keep, killed Ozo (the Bozo) Kruft, and freed the Champion of Ravens which removed the tidal lock on Ruidus, and now the Mighty Nein have disintegrated the Weave Mind, completing essentially a full dismantling of the Kreviris Imperium, all of which quicker than I anticipated. All that's left is the Hallowed Cage, where Ludinus Da'leth and his inner circle are using his harness to try and fully destroy Liliana Temult. Bell's Hells begin a race against time to save her, but also a race to defeat Ludinus before he unleashes his intentions unto Exandria and its Pantheon with Predathos, and then decide for themselves what they do with the God Eater.

Suffice to say, and I dunno about everyone else but, I am terrified. I believe they can win but Ludinus is not to be underestimated, this second harness means he may be stronger - and he was already the strongest wizard alive - and have access to more powers compared to his simulacra, plus Predathos may come during or after this battle, which can put the Hells in a weakened state. Matt has likely prepared his best and worst for this final battle too, but the Hells aren't Lv. 20 combatants like the other groups; there's no 9th level spells, no Divine Intervention, and the group lost their cleric ~20 episodes back, so even though VM and the Nein were ultimately successful within 1-2 episodes having to use both of their auto-succeed Divine Interventions from their two clerics in the process, this is the battle. And with that is a ridiculous amount of tension for Ludinus and for what comes after. For all we know, the cast may've already recorded ahead enough to have finished the final fight, maybe even finished the campaign (though I hope not, partly because I don't want it to end yet but also I feel like the dawn of the new era should be explored regardless of what choice the Hells make, plus some characters could use a bit more resolution after the big fight and the pressure of stakes and time sensitivity have been alleviated) but for us it's a nervous wait, and a wonder of what can be done to win and what choice will be made to determine the future of Exandria, Ruidus, their faith and their people. So, this is my indulging into that first part, 5 lower-key things or tactics that might not have been initially thought of that could make things easier to defeat Ludinus.

Liliana, the Inner Circle, and the Arcane Battery Provided that the Hells make it in time to stop Liliana from being totally destroyed by the harness (which is very possible since Laudna does have that tracking spell on him since Aeor, it's all about speed and not running into enemies) she will still be without her magic to fight. Ludinus' inner circle holding her down is comprised of Reilorans but also other Ruidusborns, and that's something the Hells can expose. Liliana cannot fight, but Ruidusborns can take spell slots from each other, so Liliana and any KO'd Ruidusborns from the inner circle can be used as spell slot fuel for Imogen and Fearne. Ludinus also gave a 9-slot fully-charged Arcane Battery to the Hells in order to trigger Delilah within Laudna for his escape, the battery can help recharge Laudna's slots too which makes this tactic handy for the witches of the group.

Dunamancy One of Ludinus' most important tools for his plan has been Luxon Beacons, a device able to unravel even divine magic, but much like the Harness it can prove his undoing. Dunamancy hasn't been touched upon as much as early C3 hinted it could have, but for lack of a better phrase, the possibilities are still endless. The Hells have multiple Potions of Possibility at their disposal to aid with rolls, but they also were given a Sphere of Dunamantic Restoration by the Kryn, which will trigger the effects of a Short Rest and a health and spell slot recharge - which can be handy in a pinch and to reuse some once per short rest abilities. Ashton is the key factor though, I've mentioned it a few times already but we don't know if these items will behave differently with them, via their own internal dunamancy abilities. Given the unknown factor, that's why it's not deemed as much of a tactic as it is a Hail Mary, but it is one that could lead to Ludinus' own magic unraveling, and maybe even Predathos' too

The Whirling Dervish & Conditional Advantages In Vassalheim, Dorian received his family sword: Gambolcleft, the Vortex Blade. One of its yet to be used abilities involves a once a day repetitive use of striking an enemy, similar to how Ozo killed Vex, provided that they attack with Disadvantage. Dorian is already looking at a high attack roll given Gambolcleft's +3 to attack and hit rolls, and Master's Flourish means he doesn't have to use a Bardic Inspiration to stack a Blade Flourish (Defensive Flourish is probably best, the damage is also doubled by Gambolcleft), the only quibble is the disadvantage. Fortunately, most of the Hells have skills that can force Ludinus into conditions where attacks would do advantage on him: stunning and rendering him prone being most likely, but paralysis is possible if a Hold Person is successful. It would of course require his Legendary Resistances to be used up first, but if Ludinus gets stunned or knocked prone within Dorian's range, Gambolcleft could easily carve its way through him with continual hits, stacked potentially by Bless and Mark of the Messy End, for perpetual damage and make Dorian himself impossible to hit on his next turn. Stunning or Proning Ludinus also leaves Ludinus at the vicious mercy of the martial players, especially for conditions that auto-crit when hit.

The Hole (or the Bag of Holding) Occam's Razor. An old but gold tactic of the Hells could very easily be used against Ludinus too. The portable hole or the bag of holding are devoid of air, left in one long enough with it sealed would mean suffocation as have been the fate of many of the Hells' past opponents that they didn't have time to deal with. The Hole's downside is that a Strength check can lead to a creature forcing their way out, but the Hells do have plenty of skills that can impose disadvantage on Strength rolls and the aforementioned conditions could help that, Ashton's Hammer may also make it more difficult to unfold the Hole if its Immovable Rod is propped atop of it - but that'd be down to Matt's discretion. The Bag of Holding doesn't have the strength save, but it is smaller so it may not be able to fit him in it. I'm not sure if Ludinus can use Gate to escape either, dunno if that leads to the whole extradimensional rip thing that happens if you open one while in the other, but if he does it's a concentration spell so the Hells could just keep knocking him back from the other side, a bigger group of enemies in either also reduces the time needed before they suffocate.

The Harness and the One-Chance Polymorph Right now Ludinus is using a harness to destroy Liliana, comparing it to the one in Moleasmyr it'll potentially take about an hour to finish the process providing that this factor wasn't improved upon. However, removing magic within a being for a whole day only required a minute of contact in the Hells' one and maybe Ludinus', thus his creation and reason for long life and power can also be the key to his downfall. Holding Ludinus down for a minute is of course not as easy as it sounds but that's where Polymorph can come in. Polymorph lasts at most an hour, so as long as Ludinus is changed into a creature that can easily be restrained they can use the harness on it and remove Ludinus of his entire arsenal in order to finish him off without the risk of his high level spells. The tricky part is getting Polymorph to succeed; Wisdom is after all a Wizard's bread and butter, but there is a single gambit that could make it work. It requires all Legendary Resistances to be gone of course, and for Laudna and Braius to be conscious; Braius has a once per long rest ability to change a Wisdom saving throw to a Charisma one, which he used to allow Dorian to succeed in making the Dominox dance in the live show, Laudna's Void Puppet can force disadvantage on saves to those within 5ft of it, which will negate his magical resistance to just a clean roll. Orym can also use Hex to impose a disadvantage, which may be able to stack, but this would also hinge on Ludinus' charisma not being super high and if the Polymorph fails once it will likely not be able to be tried again.

The fight won't be easy, but there are avenues that can make it less dangerous, a strategy is very much required for such a foe. All the while my strategy remains keeping up the prayer circle. Deep breaths everyone.

[jackabbot]

"i wish i could watch this show but it isn't on any streaming sites" what is wrong with you like really?

[claire-starsword]

Authentic Story of the Shining Force - Saint Fencer Max - Chapter 4

Translation notes:

This is the last boob joke. We're free at last.

Here's the retranslation of every scene with the Spring of Recollection in the game. Overall, her speech here is fairly close to what she says in Waral in-game, with a few details from her final appearance sprinkled in, like her care for Cain. It does misses a few nuances though, like the Legacy being more than just Dark Dragon.

I don't think I've ever seen art of the Spring, but notably, she gets a portrait in the GBA version, and it looks a lot like the manga design, with the slightly wavy hair and especially the blank eyes.

Obviously, the manga rushes through the plot since it's short, thus a lot of places are skipped. I didn't even feel like pointing them out before. However I will point out Waral not being here this time, because Waral happens to not be in the beta map either, and it has very contradicting lore between the ASCII guide and the World Book, meaning it might have not been well developed. Besides, Chapter 5 is very weirdly structured. You get two ship battles that are basically the same, you get to Waral by accident, you advance the plot by going to Ring Reef for no reason and everyone telling you it's off-limits while letting you waltz in anyway, and hardly anything happens in the shrine besides you hearing about the Manual, which is not even a big deal because you get to Rudo by accident later (two ship accidents!! why repeat this plot point!!) and would go to Dragonia anyway to help Bleu. Basically, I obviously can't prove it, but it wouldn't surprise me if the ocean shrine was initially thought off as only a plot scene, and the battles/town added much later for gameplay reasons.

Perhaps worth mentioning, the GBA version also makes a point to mention that Max got lost in the shrine alone, and everyone was worried about him, which does remind me a lot of the ship scene here.

uh oh. i hit image limit for the first time and i don't wanna remove either of these pics. more notes on a reblog later.

[coridallasmultipass]

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[vadfannypack]

Kellen goff did a wonderful job as malachi in s3 but i have to ignore his voice for levin and replace it with chris fleming or smth bc i dont like levins voice direction

[seaofreverie]

Sparks in a week

[phagodyke]

yeah I'm not gonna talk abt it am I...

[cerbreus]

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