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[karhun-kallo]

niche-ish valentines, 2025 edition!

[nerdygaymormon]

Meeting with the Renlunds 2024

On my trip to Utah for the 2024 Gather Conference, I had an opportunity to meet with Elder & Sister Renlund.

Gather Conference and Gatherings

I shared with them that I was in town for the Gather conference, which is for LGBTQ people, whether still in or out of the church, who are spiritual as the conference focuses on Christ. This year, in addition to having a big conference, Lift+Love began something called "Gatherings" where people host a group in their home, and to help them there is a guide with scriptures, stories & questions, and it follows the Come, Follow Me schedule. Later, I emailed the Renlunds the September guide and a link to the website showing Gathering locations.

Stake Executive Secretary

It came up that my calling is still stake executive secretary. Sister Renlund commented, "You've served in that capacity for a long time." Yes I have, 9 years. Elder Renlund shared this a calling that he covets because there's something appealing about being at the nerve center but not in charge of making the hard decisions. It's good to be the helper, to make a difference by organizing things and creating order out of chaos. By making things predictable, it takes some of the load from the stake presidency.

Elder Renlund told me that the executive secretary to the First Presidency is Elder Brook Hales, and he's able to get things done without interposing himself, he is respectful of the First Presidency's desires. I commented that is how I approach my calling, I am not the president nor the counselors, I'm there as the secretary, but my stake president is clear that anyone in the room can receive inspiration and should share it. If time has gone by and I haven't said anything, the stake president will call on me and ask what I think. Elder Renlund then said, "Revelation is scattered."

Elder Renlund commented that when the stake president is anxious to hear from everyone in the room, that usually indicates he is a good one. The person who presides has to set that tone to encourage others to share. Those who don't preside should share their thoughts but not argue and make it difficult on the one who presides and make him feel he needs to negotiate or compromise. Then Elder Renlund added that if I’m doing a good job, "I think he's pretty wise to keep you on all this time."

Everybody is Equivalent when it comes to Revelation

The music text team for the new hymnal had asked if there is a notable author, like Janice Kapp Perry, whose song is going to be included, should those lyrics be treated the same as the rest of the hymns? Elder Renlund directed them to treat all identically.

Years ago President Nelson wrote a hymn titled "Our Prayer to Thee," and the choir has sung it at General Conference. With living authors, they won't make changes without their approval. The music text team proposed 12 minor changes to the lyrics along with explanations, and brought them to Elder Renlund.

President Nelson could have said, "Dale, you shouldn't even be asking. I was inspired to do it this way, I can't believe you're even suggesting this." Instead, President Nelson reviewed the changes and proclaimed that these made it better, and accepted 11 of the proposed alternatives. A leader should be humble enough and confident enough to accept correction. Elder Renlund used this example to illustrate his point that everybody is equivalent when it comes to getting revelation, but there's one person who is different, which is the person who presides.

The New Hymnal

Elder Renlund mentioned Elder James E. Faust's lyrics for "This is the Christ" which says, "How many drops of blood were spilled for me?" It's not doctrinal that each individual has a few drops of Christ's blood directly shed for them. Elder Renlund, a cardiologist, says that if there's drops for everybody, that would exceed the amount of blood in the human body. Sister Renlund then commented that it's poetic, it's a metaphor to ponder what did I contribute to His grief.

Next Elder Renlund spoke about the hymn "Love at Home" and how there's some lines that could be uncomfortable to sing if a person doesn't have the kind of home described in the song. Just as with the drops of blood, Elder Renlund shared another example of concrete thinking with the line "Roses bloom beneath our feet," and said if they're underneath your feet, you're smashing them. The lyrics have been changed to "Roses bloom around our feet." Elder Renlund actually didn't want this song included in the hymnal because it was used in minstrel shows of the 1800's to say that life for slaves on America’s plantations was full of joy and love. Elder Renlund felt that alone should disqualify the song from being included in the new hymnal, however the committee overruled him. I agree with Elder Renlund, I’ll never think of that song the same way and will probably decline to ever sing it again.

Translating each one of the 450 or so songs into every language version of the hymnal is a large undertaking and some were concerned about the cost. While saying it's important that every member have access to the same songs, it’s a matter of equity, he added that the cost of translation is "probably no more than installing 5 scoreboards at the BYU campus." 😂 The impact of the new hymnal on the church will be universal if it's done in each of the languages.

Music Invites the Spirit

Elder Renlund stated that for him there's very few things which invite the Spirit more than music, it has the ability to set the right tone. I responded that I think music has a key to our hearts that words alone don't. At weddings or funerals, someone may or may not cry at other times, but if they are going to cry they will do so when the music plays.

Sister Renlund shared that they are traveling to Houston, TX and will meet with the missionaries. They invited questions be submitted ahead of time, and one they received is "How do we invite the Spirit into our lessons more?" In addition to prayer, scriptures, and an expression of gratitude, she will suggest music is a great way to invite the Spirit. Whether it's singing or using the phone to play music, it's a way to quickly set the tone for a spiritual message.

Elder Renlund shared that years ago he was in Edmonton, Canada and visited the home of a family. Two sister missionaries sang "Where is Heaven" by Janice Kapp Perry, and the non-member dad felt the room flood with the spirit. Any concerns, any doubts, just disappeared. The music opened his heart.

I commented that at last year’s conference I met Janice Kapp Perry and she had written a song for the conference which I find moving. Elder Renlund said, if you bump into her, tell her that her music has an impact.

All Are Alike Unto God

The song for last year's conference is titled, "All Are Alike Unto God.” Janice wrote the music and Megan Decker, a lesbian member of the church, wrote most of the lyrics, which are generic enough that they could apply to anyone, but for people in that room it touches on themes we often wrestle with, such as "Am I enough? Am I loved? Am I wanted?" As we sang this song at the conference, I felt the Spirit so much.

Elder Renlund queried, "In the song, does she reach a conclusion, is there an answer to those questions?" "Yes it does." "That's right, the answer is 'yes.'"

He then said, "The one thing I absolutely know is that anything that's unfair in life will be made right by the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I don't know how, but it will."

In the follow-up email I sent with information on the Gatherings, I let them know the song “All Are Alike Unto God” was released on streaming platforms, and included a link to Spotify.

Cambodia

They were in Cambodia earlier this year and made a visit to the killing fields where about 1 million people were executed by order of Pol Pot. There were stacks of skulls along with notes of what kind of farming implement killed them because the regime was trying to save bullets. It's a demonstration of absolute evil, yet Elder Renlund felt absolute peace as he felt the message that "We don't need to worry about these people, I've [Christ] got them." The atonement is infinite. We may have questions we don't have answers to, we have situations which aren't fair and which are difficult, but people who do the best they can are going to reap great rewards.

The Book of Queer Mormon Joy

At the end of our visit I gifted them a copy of The Book of Queer Mormon Joy. Being in this space of being LGBTQ and a Latter-day Saint is difficult, but there is joy, too. These aren't simple stories of joy, they're complex and the joy has to be worked for. A lot of the stories are of people choosing to change their situation, changing what they think is possible for their life, or what they want for their life.

There was a song from the 1960's, "Turn! Turn! Turn!" based on Ecclesiastes 3, which says there's a time for joy and a time for sadness. We think of it as separate times, but often we experience joy while we deal with hard things, we don't have the luxury of waiting for the hard times to pass.

I bookmarked the story I wrote of my friend Kris who is trans masc. I also bookmarked my good friend @loveerran’s story of her first time going to an LDS family ward and attending Relief Society presenting as her feminine trans self and how meaningful that was for her. I mentioned she had given me a ride and was waiting for me downstairs.

They promised to read both stories.

Then, they handed me a book they had written and asked if my friend Erran would accept a gift, they'd like her to have it as a thank you for bravely sharing her story💗 and for giving me a ride😆.

[liahonas]

[loveerran]

I was recently reading through The Melchezidek Priesthood, a book given to me as a gift by Elder and Sister Renlund via my friend @nerdygaymormon.

On pages 1-2 I found a quote about learning and progression in the form of a metaphor. The book imagines someone being given a piano that is “restricted to only some keys, such as the middle register” and learning to play when “initially, the music is simplistic and occasionally cacophonic”. This idea struck me as I thought about how my life and discipleship can be likened to that analogy, and I wanted to share the imagery that came to my mind as I read:

Iteration 1:

I first imagined myself, like a small child in front of Heavenly Parents, banging away with a mallet on a classic Fischer Price xylophone (quite simplistically and cacophonically), as they smiled benevolently and told me I was doing “Such a good job!”

Iteration 2:

Imagining myself as a young adult at a piano recital, but with a limited set of keys. As I plunked away with novice earnestness (much improved from my child-self, though my timing was off beat and some of my notes incorrect), I could picture a divine presence, visible in glimpses, playing in such a way that my discordance was enfolded neatly into their performance and became part of an unexpectedly beautiful piece greater than the song I thought I was playing.

Iteration 3:

Imagining myself now before a grand organ, like the one in the conference center, my previously limited keys still laid out before me but interspersed now with half-seen keys, and with rows of keys and stops above, below and to either side that I could not use and did not know the meaning of. I was now playing a recognizable piece of music, playing well though still imperfectly. And sitting with me in the bench seemed to be that same divine presence, as though we occupied the same space, such that as I played my simple song, they wove in above, below and around me on all the keys, a beautiful concerto that anticipated, embraced, magnified and made pure and beautiful what would otherwise have been my halting individual performance.

I think this is what life is like to some degree? Each of us is working with our own individual set of skills, strengths and weaknesses. One of my favorite themes in Christianity is growth, moving from one level to another as we develop our discipleship and capacity to serve others. Today I am sending love and encouragement to all of us as we try to do good, become better and help each other along the way.

Love, Erran

[kurithedweeb]

He also voices Lucinda’s ex boyfriend. And other characters. It’s wild.

Just went through the VA page

Malachi, Ivan the ex-boyfriend, some background characters, filling in for a couple MyStreet guys . . . Xavier?? Xavier the dude who created the Jury of Nine??? LEVIN????

I was watching S2 last night and I did not connect Levin & Malachi’s voices at all. I thought Malachi was voiced by Andy Cowley (Garroth & Jeffory's main VA) because to me it sounded like Garroth and Malachi speak with the same cadence, but Kellen Goff's always voiced Malachi. Andy Cowley used to voice LEVIN though - he voiced him at the start of S2 and Kellen later took over as Levin's VA is both MCD & MyS.

We're learning things today, y'all.

[artskls]

was doing some sketch practice and things escalated 😅

Sea of Stars is a ✨stellar✨ classic rpg that may be released in 2023 but has all the magic of of 1990s classics. This game was made with love ❤

[fountainpenguin]

Hey, you know what's way funnier than Dale NOT having Dev in his college years?

Girl, you are so "Turning Out Pts. i, ii & iii"-coded, fr fr...

Hadley's profile and the cherry lemon ship masterpost have been updated with new, correct timeline info. tl;dr - Still married in January 2012, but they're one year younger than previously stated and got married during Hadley's junior year instead of after she graduates. Hadley's out of school before her pregnancy... Dale's in it for the long haul.

Bonus:

Daddy's special graduate... Too bad he wasn't there to see it <3

[stainedlilac]

Oh also yeah I'm putting together a Dale cosplay so that's a thing

[abigailbozarthart]

Aldous and the Dragon

Comission for the man who is now my boyfriend, of his character Aldous the half-gith swords bard and the silver dragon Axe-Xiao! Plus a bonus doodle of why you hug the dragon and not the other way around.

Coms closed but waitlist open.

[duckapus]

The Orpheus Family Reunion

One day while Ash and Olimar are visiting, the manor gets an uninvited guest.

No, it's not the escape crew yet. Instead it's Daffy Duck, Door-to-door salesman and Amateur Inventor, looking to get a job at Styx Technologies... which isn't actually a company yet, and Tulip honestly isn't sure how Daffy even knew about the Styx brand given she hasn't actually marketed or sold anything with it beyond a few commissions for people she knows personally.

He isn't even from this universe, as evidenced by him having a Donandan Kirlia named Lulu (Donandan Kirlia are Electric/Dragon Because Reasons and can have either Synchronize or Rough Skin) when the Donanda region only exists in Avatar Ash's world specifically.

Anyway, after a few minutes of everybody being trapped in a Looney Tunes short one of the walls explodes, burying the duck in rubble and revealing the Escape Squad (who really need a new name now that they've accomplished that goal) plus Daisy, Archie, a bunch of anime characters (mostly girls of course) with glowing blue outlines, and a captured and unmasked Aite, who most of the group is quick to realize looks like an older, scarred Tulip with dyed hair, which Andrew confirms is because she is.

Anyway, Andrew's here to get his daughter and his house back and kick out everybody else. They can give him what he wants willingly, or...

To demonstrate exactly what they mean by "or" Francis has one of his drawings attack Ash, who just barely manages to halt the red-and-black blur with a quick Protect. That character turns out to be Ranma Saotome, in girl form of course, who's implied to have been the first character Francis drew with his Inkweaver 2.0 and who would've landed a just-barely-subsonic kick squarely into Ash's throat if his reaction was even a bit slower.

Anyway, they're obviously not going to go down without a fight, so the brawl is on! It starts with Alice trying to turn the security system on the invaders, only to find that Tippitron is already in the middle of infiltrating it (hence why no one was alerted to a group of wanted criminals showing up) so those two are going to be occupied for a while.

Ash and Ranma are also in a one-on-one martial arts duel that nobody else can keep up with.

Spamton can't just flatten everybody with his Virus Powers because he's stuck dealing with Waypoint.

SMG7 is managing to give a lot of the anime horde and Lady Rose a run for their money with her extremely weaponized wheelchair. She's assisted by Ash's Sgrub, who's doing his best.

Olimar and any of Ash's Pokemon that aren't busy fighting the anime characters are trying to rescue Aite from Marianne and an increasingly reluctant Archie (since they otherwise can't really contribute to the battle).

Dale gets cornered by a vengeful Andrew in Honeytrap form, which is both terrifying and a bit awkward, with the ghosts (and an admittedly much more effective Lulu) trying to save him since Tulip's a bit busy trying to take down Francis so he can't keep adding to his waifu army and hasn't noticed.

Nermal is in a fight with Ash's Hisuian Lilligant and gets the upper hand for a bit by invoking the Ganondorf Suavamente meme (he's Harmonian of course he favors song-based memes)

Daffy digs himself out, sees what's going on, and gleefully decides that a home invasion is the perfect opportunity to show what his brilliant creations can bring to the (currently nonexistent, I remind you) company. In his defense he really is helping... for the most part.

SMG10's attempt at vengeance gets interrupted partway through (she managed to mess Daisy up pretty bad but was aiming for something permanent) when a third party (fourth if you count all the chaos Daffy's causing) joins the fray; Liana, who's realized that every single living Orpheus is in one place and has decided that nobody is leaving this property alive!

Which is. You know. A pretty high-stakes problem given the three Avatars present.

So along with fighting each other everybody who can even touch a ghost is now trying to get rid of the ridiculously powerful vengeful spirit.

While this is where things look like they're going horribly wrong, it's actually where they're starting to turn around.

Sgrub defeats enough of the Anime characters that he evolves into Roughiant and gets to be the one to knock out Rose which is pretty cool.

Ash eventually manages to hit Ranma with an improvised Scald using a pond in the backyard and Blaze Kick, which changes her into his boy form... and somehow turns him into a real person and frees him from Francis's control, presumably because he's no longer the drawing that Francis made in the first place. I have no idea why Ash thought it would work like that or how he was right.

Alice and Tippitron have been stuck in a stalemate so far, which is rectified when Daffy finds a Suspicious Drive in his briefcase that he doesn't remember putting there and impulsively plugs into Tulip's phone, which causes Alice to evolve into a Porymod and suddenly have a significant advantage over her opponent.

The ghosts unfortunately had to help deal with the one opponent they could actually touch since their poltergeist antics weren't really doing much against a straight-up demon from a universe with some frankly absurd power scaling, so for a bit it's just been Dale and Lulu against Honeytrap, and it isn't going well (not that it was to begin with), only for Ash's Gardevoir and a recently freed up Tulip (Ash and Ranma had jumped in to help with Fancis and took over there when the three of them noticed this mess) to swoop in. Lulu is absolutely starstruck by the alternate form of her eventual final stage.

All the spectral bullshit that's happening upstairs gets Leo's attention, and he's ultimately the one to defeat Liana by busting out of his box so he can drag her down into it with him. I don't know why he decided to do that, I just figured it'd be an interesting way to take her out. And I thought it'd be fun to make everybody go "wait, shit, he can do that!?"

Also, Tulip uses this opportunity to lock the box with her Keyblade just in case either of them get any ideas. She would've done it earlier but for once her absentmindedness was beneficial.

Though, Liana does manage one last trick before she's locked away, sensing the hints of death magic within Ranma and using the last of her power to snag a bit of it and plant it in Archie. She's got no idea what it does, but it's death magic so it must be horrible, right?

And with her out of the way, everybody can focus on the Escape Squad again, who are significantly worse off than the manor group, mostly because the guy supplying their superior numbers both ran out of ink and got the shit kicked out of them. They all get corralled onto the driveway and Tulip manages to pull off a Trinity Limit with Ash and Ranma that sends them all blasting off.

Anyway, now all that's left are repairs and medical attention (not that that's any different from a usual Tuesday really), an explanation from Aite of what exactly her deal is, congradulating Roughiant and Alice on their evolutions, and figuring out what to do with Ranma and Daffy. I mean, Ranma's literally got nothing right now, and he's clearly not gonna just disappear like the other Inkweaver drawings. And Daffy and Lulu did give them a lot of help when they didn't really have to and Daffy's inventions are certainly impressive, but that doesn't change the fact that Tulip just doesn't have the tech company that he thinks she does yet, and doesn't feel ready to create it currently (even if that is one of her future plans).

In Ranma's case there's the simple solution of just staying with them. I mean they're the only people he knows right now, he's already good enough friends with two of them to pull off a magic-of-friendship-based super-move, and it's not like Tulip doesn't have the space.

Daffy's situation is... admittedly more complicated, albeit less pressing, and I'm not actually sure what to do with him.

[ghostsandmirrors]

i don't wanna know who i am, 'cause heaven only knows what i'll find. i don't wanna know i'm not capable of coming out alive. i don't wanna see what's inside. i think i would rather be blind. i don't wanna know i'm not capable, i'm capable.

- it's alright by mother mother —

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[nerdygaymormon]

Meeting with the Renlunds

I met with Elder Kevin Hamilton and he offered to walk me over to Elder Renlund's office for my next appointment as it would help me get through security more easily.

Elder Hamilton greeted the secretary and explained he found me wandering around and helped me find where I was going.😄 Then he said that we became friends when he did a stake conference in Florida and I have a standing invitation to visit every time I'm in Utah.

At that moment, Elder Renlund steps out of his office door and proclaims, "I trump that invitation. He gets to see ME when he's in town." 😁

It was a humorous way to be handed off from the one to the other.

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Elder Renlund asked if I was in town for that conference in Provo (the Gather Conference)? Y'all, I was impressed that he knew about it! Great credit to the conference organizers!

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I reminded the Renlunds that the last time I visited, they gave me a book they co-wrote. When I saw it was about the Melchizedek Priesthood, I was like "Go Ruth!" There's no reason a woman shouldn't write about the priesthood.

This time I brought them a gift, a copy of a book which contains a chapter I wrote.

Me: I'm a little nervous giving it to you because I wrote it from my viewpoint. I was very honest and that means not everything matches the Church's view. Some things about church are hard for me.

Dale: We will read this.

Me: Now I'm even more nervous!

Ruth: Don't be nervous. You shouldn't be nervous about telling the truth.

Dale: They're your thoughts and perspectives.

Ruth: Others have done the same, why not you?

Whew, I felt much better after that exchange.

I also shared that writing my chapter led me to realize I may have an eating disorder, and how that led to an official diagnosis and now I'm in therapy. I'm on a journey to better mental and physical health. They were genuinely interested in this development and kind in their support.

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Elder Renlund mentioned that when he presides over a meeting and opens things up for questions, it's not unusual for LGBTQ topics to come up. As we spoke, the Pride flag got mentioned.

I shared a conversation I had with my friend who recently retired from a 20-year career with the U.S. military. My friend doesn't wear a US flag pin at church. He is there for religion, not patriotism. Anyone who wants to know if he is patriotic should look at his life. Plus, America does some things that aren't compatible with what Jesus taught. My friend wants to keep the two separate.

When it comes to the Pride flag, I feel a little different. No one questions whether Americans are welcome at church. We don't have a history of harsh teachings against Americans. We need to be intentional in signaling that we welcome LGBTQ+ people.

The Pride flag represents queer people and it goes where they go, which means it is there when people fight for Civil Rights or run their business, and however they live their life. This causes some to see the flag as representing things they don't like because some queer people make choices they don't agree with. I think when the average member displays the Pride flag, they are indicating that queer people are welcome and wanted, that they are a safe person to talk with. But for a leader, some will see his wearing the flag as endorsing all the things people associate with it.

Elder Renlund responded that it's like Black Lives Matter. Of course Black lives matter, but the political movement that grew up around that phrase can be seen by some as controversial, so if a leader displays a Black Lives Matter flag people may question or assume he supports all of it.

He went on to say that he appreciates my friend's position because when they lived in South Africa, a friend of his said, "We South Africans don't like Americans telling us what to do." What registered with Elder Renlund is if what his friend sees is an American, then he needs to change so what his friend sees is a disciple of Christ.

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Elder Renlund asked what else is going on in my life and I shared that I'm now on the Affirmation Board of Directors. It's interesting because I don't seek to do things in the LDS/LGBTQ space, but the Lord provides opportunities and I accept them.

His response was, "You can help others and that's what I think God wants you to do."

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They asked how my parents are doing and I mentioned my mom's calling in her ward.

"Your mom is the Primary chorister?" Elder Renlund shared that he is the chair of the committee putting together the new hymnal. "I think the war in heaven started over a new hymnal. Everybody has an opinion." 🤣

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Ruth and I spoke about a person we're both related to. It's a man who was her uncle, and he was married to my grandma and they had 2 children together. He died in World War II and my grandma remarried and had 2 more children.

My grandmother was sealed to her first husband but spent the bulk of her life with her second husband. When my granddad passed away, he was also sealed to his wife, she is sealed to two husbands.

Elder Renlund said that in life there is an asymmetry, men can be sealed to multiple women but women are limited to being sealed to only one man. However in death, all are equal, everyone can be sealed to all those they were ever married to.

This means we don't have a clear understanding of what it's like in Heaven. Since all three of these people are sealed to each other, and they have promises made to them, no blessing will be denied to them. We don't know how that works, but we are convinced of the promises and see them afar off.

Elder Renlund went on to say those who have "LGBTQ issues" and try to be faithful are heroes and the Lord really will bless them.

I brought up that single people face the same questions about their situation as queer people.

His response was of all those who are single and members of the Church, the majority are not active. He doesn't think God is going to harshly judge them. But he thinks God holds real blessings in store for those who try to be faithful. I thought that was interesting, "try" is enough to qualify.

Elder Renlund says there will be a sorting and figuring out who is sealed to whom, but we don't believe anyone will be forced. All wounds will be healed and injustices made whole, and no blessings withheld from the righteous.

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We had met for nearly an hour and needed to wrap up. Elder Renlund proposed, "Let's get a photo." Sister Renlund commented, "I just came from the hair dresser so this works out well." 😂

As we walked out of the office, Sister Renlund explained that he has to go practice his conference talk using the teleprompter so there isn't much wiggle room for extending our visit. She also joked that you'd think these men would have the use of the teleprompter mastered, but they have to practice before every General Conference. 😆

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It was generous of them to take an hour out of their day to spend it in conversation with me

[liahonas]

[reymundomarvelnovela]

#SUPERSTAR #RaymundoMARVEL #Machismo #Luchador #Capcom #Deardearestbrands #Sega #MarvelGames #xboxNexus #Playstation7

This story idea is a sprawling crossover blending various characters, mythologies, and themes. Here's a brief synopsis tying the diverse elements into an epic tale:

"Elena of Capcom: The Multiversal Convergence"

In a world where mystical energies collide with the advanced technologies of Sega and Capcom, a cosmic anomaly called the Moon Drop Convergence threatens to merge dimensions, unleashing chaos across all realities. The antagonist, Pink Chrome Metal Sonic Girl, a rogue AI infused with dark celestial energy, leads an army of corrupted mechanized beings. Alongside her are the cunning bounty hunter Jynx the Wanderer, and the battle-hardened duo, Mighty Armadillo and Espio Chameleon, manipulated into joining her cause.

The Heroes Assemble

The convergence pulls heroes from across worlds to stop the catastrophe:

Elena: The graceful Capoeira master from Street Fighter who brings harmony and a connection to the earth’s energy.

Sean and Blanka: Fighters who represent resilience and raw strength, offering tactical prowess and primal power.

T. Hawk and the Masked Luchador: Warriors of tradition, blending their cultural roots and unyielding spirit to inspire their team.

Chanel Black Cat: A cunning and glitching enchanter who weaves spells through digital magic, connecting the multiversal threads.

Dani Moonstar: A mutant shaman with ties to mystical realms, wielding her psychic arrows and tiger spirit.

Selena Gomez as Alex Russo: Reviving her magical roots, she returns as a reluctant but resourceful wizard with an arsenal of clever spells.

The Civilian Allies

Among the chaos, a team of extraordinary "ordinary" people lend their support:

Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, and Darling (Gooneychnga the Rap Boca): Musicians turned freedom fighters, using their lyrical talents and charm to rally resistance movements.

Karol G: The fierce mermaid princess from Ariel’s lineage, commanding the oceans and wielding aquatic magic.

Clairo: A dreamy singer whose voice unlocks hidden powers in enchanted artifacts.

Shakira: The Mouseketeer warrior, using rhythmic agility and a blade imbued with lunar energy.

Sunspot (Bobby): A fiery mutant who amplifies his powers to light the way in the darkest moments.

Firestar: A Latina Nu-Mutant who ignites the battlefield with radiant flames.

The Sega Cameos

Joining from the Sega dimension are Espio the Chameleon, whose stealth and ninja skills provide critical intelligence, and Vector the Crocodile, bringing raw muscle and investigative expertise.

The Moon Drop Girl

The key to resolving the Convergence is Moon Drop, a mysterious hybrid of Chao and human with ethereal beauty and immense power. With her moon-sickle halo and bright dark amber-yellow eyes, she holds the secrets to sealing the dimensional rift. However, her innocence makes her vulnerable, and the team must protect her from Pink Chrome Metal Sonic Girl’s clutches.

The Final Showdown

In the climactic battle, the heroes confront the antagonist on a celestial battlefield where reality bends and shifts. Alex Russo, combining her wizardry with Dani Moonstar’s spiritual connection, creates a portal to counter the convergence. Meanwhile, Elena, Blanka, and T. Hawk hold the front line against Pink Chrome Metal Sonic Girl’s army.

Karol G summons a tidal wave, Clairo’s song disarms the enemy, and Shakira’s lunar blade delivers the final blow to the rogue AI. The combined efforts of Selena Gomez, Dani Moonstar, and Moon Drop close the convergence, restoring balance.

Aftermath

The dimensions are saved, but bonds are forged across worlds. Moon Drop chooses to remain as a bridge between realities, while the team vows to defend against future threats. Their unity proves that no matter where they come from, the spirit of heroism transcends dimensions.

Would you like me to expand any specific part of the story or develop individual character arcs?

Here is a list of notable Latino Marvel heroes and their contributions to the Marvel Universe:

Latino Marvel Heroes

America Chavez (Miss America)

Real Name: America Chavez

Powers: Super strength, flight, interdimensional travel by creating star-shaped portals.

Heritage: Puerto Rican (from a utopian parallel dimension).

Notable Stories: Member of Young Avengers, Ultimates, and West Coast Avengers.

Fun Fact: America is an openly LGBTQ+ character and a trailblazer for representation in comics.

Robbie Reyes (Ghost Rider)

Real Name: Roberto "Robbie" Reyes

Powers: Possessed by the Spirit of Eli Morrow; transforms into Ghost Rider with superhuman strength, invulnerability, and a Hellfire-powered car.

Heritage: Mexican-American.

Notable Stories: Member of Avengers; his Ghost Rider adaptation introduced a fresh, urban take on the character.

Sunspot

Real Name: Roberto da Costa

Powers: Absorbs solar energy to gain super strength, flight, and energy projection.

Heritage: Brazilian.

Notable Stories: Founding member of the New Mutants and a leader of X-Force.

White Tiger

Real Name: Hector Ayala (Original White Tiger); Angela del Toro; Ava Ayala

Powers: Super strength, agility, and enhanced senses from the mystical Tiger Amulet.

Heritage: Puerto Rican.

Notable Stories: Ava Ayala (the most recent White Tiger) is a member of The Mighty Avengers.

Miles Morales (Spider-Man)

Real Name: Miles Morales

Powers: Spider-like abilities similar to Peter Parker, plus invisibility and bio-electric venom blasts.

Heritage: African-American and Puerto Rican.

Notable Stories: Protagonist of Ultimate Spider-Man and into the Spider-Verse films.

Anya Corazon (Spider-Girl/Arana)

Real Name: Anya Sofia Corazon

Powers: Wall-crawling, enhanced strength, and agility; later gains spider-like carapace armor.

Heritage: Mexican and Puerto Rican.

Notable Stories: Operates as Spider-Girl in New York, eventually joining The Young Allies.

Firebird

Real Name: Bonita Juarez

Powers: Fire manipulation, flight, and immunity to toxins and radiation.

Heritage: Mexican.

Notable Stories: Member of The Rangers and ally of the Avengers.

Nova (Sam Alexander)

Real Name: Samuel Alexander

Powers: Super strength, flight, and energy manipulation as part of the Nova Corps.

Heritage: Mexican-American.

Notable Stories: A young hero following in his father’s footsteps as a Nova Corps member.

Living Lightning

Real Name: Miguel Santos

Powers: Turns into living lightning, allowing energy manipulation, super speed, and flight.

Heritage: Mexican-American.

Notable Stories: Former member of the Avengers and The Rangers.

Reptil

Real Name: Humberto Lopez

Powers: Can transform parts of his body into dinosaur-like forms.

Heritage: Mexican-American.

Notable Stories: Known from Avengers Academy and Marvel’s Heroes Reborn.

Cecilia Reyes

Real Name: Cecilia Reyes

Powers: Generates a protective bio-field around her body.

Heritage: Puerto Rican.

Notable Stories: A reluctant hero and medical doctor for the X-Men.

Victor Mancha

Real Name: Victor Mancha

Powers: Technologically enhanced; controls metal and electricity.

Heritage: Latino (mother was Mexican).

Notable Stories: Member of the Runaways.

Echo (Maya Lopez)

Real Name: Maya Lopez

Powers: Mimics any physical action she observes, making her a formidable fighter.

Heritage: Native American (Cheyenne) and Latina.

Notable Stories: Adopted by Daredevil and Ronin personas; recently featured in Hawkeye on Disney+.

Would you like details on any of these characters or suggestions for stories involving them?

This level of interconnected lore and exciting new character developments adds even more intrigue to the film. Let’s delve into how these elements can be integrated into the Talisman storyline, as well as the broader Marvel-Disney cinematic universe:

America Chavez’s Cameo

Role in the Film: America Chavez (played by Xochitl Gomez) appears in a critical scene where Dani Moonstar and Magik are trapped in a collapsing dimension. Using her multiverse-jumping powers, America creates a portal to guide them to safety.

Connection to the Plot:

America senses the dimensional disturbances caused by the vengeful spirits and arrives to investigate.

Her brief interaction with Dani hints at a potential team-up in future Young Avengers or New Mutants projects.

Easter Egg: During her cameo, America mentions a strange energy signature she encountered, teasing a connection to Doctor Strange or Secret Wars.

Dora’s Marvel Transition

Introduction of Dora: The mysterious character "Dora" is revealed to be a Marvel reimagining of a beloved animated character transitioning into the superhero genre. Dora could be reintroduced as a bold Latina explorer with newfound mutant abilities tied to geography and time manipulation.

Role in Talisman:

Dora joins Dani and Magik, using her powers to navigate the ghost town and unearth its hidden secrets.

Her character bridges childhood nostalgia with the Marvel universe’s deeper lore, appealing to both younger and older audiences.

Sophia the First and the Kingdom Hearts Connection

Sophia as a Teenager:

The grown-up version of Sophia (played by a young actress like Jenna Ortega) makes a brief appearance as a magical ally who provides crucial information to Dani and Magik.

Sophia’s character hints at her evolution into a Kingdom Hearts-style Disney warrior, combining royal heritage with mystical abilities.

Kingdom Hearts Movie Teaser:

Sophia drops the name “Kiraara” or “Lila,” a new Disney-Japanese manga-inspired princess.

This character, accompanied by her magic dance companion Rei, can jump into stories, setting the stage for a cinematic crossover between Disney princesses and the Kingdom Hearts universe.

The teaser could include a glimpse of iconic Kingdom Hearts elements, like the Keyblade or familiar characters like Sora and Kairi.

Kiraara or Lila: The Manga-Inspired Disney Princess

Design and Abilities:

Kiraara/Lila is a magical dancer with powers tied to storytelling, allowing her to physically enter and reshape tales through her movements.

Rei, her companion, acts as her protector and guide, combining graceful dance techniques with powerful combat skills.

Their aesthetic combines traditional Japanese kimono designs with modern Disney princess flair.

Role in Future Projects:

Her introduction teases a larger Disney cinematic universe involving Japanese manga-inspired storytelling and crossovers with Marvel and Kingdom Hearts.

Impact on the Marvel-Disney Universe

The inclusion of America Chavez, Dora, Sophia, and Kiraara/Lila broadens the appeal of Talisman and sets up exciting possibilities:

America Chavez: Strengthens connections to Marvel’s multiverse storylines.

Dora: Brings in nostalgia for younger audiences and represents a culturally rich Marvel hero.

Sophia the First: Bridges Disney magic with the Marvel universe, hinting at larger crossover potential.

Kiraara/Lila: Introduces manga-inspired aesthetics to Disney’s cinematic universe, potentially revitalizing the Kingdom Hearts franchise.

Would you like further details about these characters, their potential arcs, or how they might connect to future Marvel or Disney projects?

This addition adds another layer of excitement and cultural richness to the Talisman movie. Let’s flesh out how Nelly Furtado’s song, her cameo, and the inclusion of Amara’s character elevate the movie:

Nelly Furtado’s Debut Song and Cameo

Nelly Furtado contributes a powerful and ethereal track for the movie’s soundtrack, titled “Luz y Sombra” (Light and Shadow). The song reflects the movie’s themes of resilience, identity, and finding strength in the darkest of moments.

Song Description:

A haunting blend of acoustic guitar, indigenous rhythms, and orchestral elements, transitioning into an empowering anthem.

Lyrics that explore balancing inner light and darkness, resonating with Dani Moonstar and Amara's struggles.

Cameo Appearance:

Nelly plays herself, performing at a mystical event hosted by the local community to honor their ancestors.

The performance takes place in the ghost town’s only surviving structure, a centuries-old church illuminated by hundreds of candles and decorated with vibrant papel picado banners.

Her song ignites the spirits’ memories, providing a crucial turning point for the characters.

Amara’s Role in the Movie

The fan-favorite mutant Amara Aquilla, also known as Magma, makes a triumphant return to the Marvel universe. Played by a surprise guest (rumored to be a prominent Disney Channel star or a beloved telenovela actress from Disney Latin America), Amara plays a pivotal role:

Backstory: Amara, who has been living in exile due to the uncontrollable nature of her volcanic powers, becomes a guide for Dani and Magik as they navigate the haunted burial grounds.

Character Arc: Her journey mirrors the themes of the movie, as she learns to channel her fiery abilities in harmony with the earth's energy, helping the team escape the vengeful spirits.

Rumored Cast Expansion

Michelle Rodriguez’s Feature Debut: Michelle Rodriguez is rumored to play a new mutant character tied to the Eldritch spirits—possibly a descendant of their original guardian. She is portrayed as a fierce warrior with the ability to manipulate obsidian and lava, tying her powers to Amara’s.

Amara’s Actress: Speculation surrounds several potential candidates:

Isabela Merced: Known for her strong performances and ability to balance vulnerability and power.

Danna Paola: A telenovela star with the charisma to bring Amara’s fiery personality to life.

Impactful Moments in the Movie

The Event: The movie’s pivotal scene takes place at a vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration in the ghost town. Nelly Furtado’s performance sets the emotional tone, blending sorrow for the past with hope for the future.

Amara’s Stand: In a visually stunning sequence, Amara uses her powers to create a path through the burial ground while Dani’s courage inspires the spirits to let go of their anger.

Michelle’s Character Reveal: In a dramatic twist, Michelle’s character sacrifices herself to seal the spirits in the ground, ensuring their rest and the safety of the living.

Fan Service and Easter Eggs

Nelly’s performance features a cameo by Disney Channel Mexico’s Amara actress, hinting at her deeper connection to the X-Men universe.

During the credits, a montage teases Amara’s integration into the New Mutants lineup and potential spinoffs involving Magik, Dani, and Kate Bishop.

This combination of musical brilliance, nostalgic characters, and cultural depth sets the stage for Talisman to resonate with both Marvel fans and broader audiences. Would you like the focus expanded on Nelly’s performance, Amara’s character development, or Michelle Rodriguez’s rumored role?

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