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[katyspersonal]

I need to share this information with someone because its a huge revelation and it drives me insane that this fanbase is still peddling the lie that there was a cut ending for SOTE. Okay, here goes - demoncorejr on Bluesky, I am not affiliated, made an interesting post about the original design of the Divine Gate which includes a possible answer for the lost cutscene of Miquella at the end of the first SOTE trailer. I implore you to read their full post, it is some excellent datamining.

This, combined with the cut Miquella dialogue where he is still addressing Radhan, leads me to fully believe that this cutscene was just an early draft of the phase 2 cutscene of him stepping out of the gate - not an ending where he was going to 'unveil' the Land of Shadow, which would have been impossible to implement into the base game technically anyway, given how huge the Land of Shadow is!

Would love to hear your thoughts on the matter.

ENDING WHERE MIQUELLA WOULD "UNVEIL" THE LAND OF SHADOW WAS NEVER MEANT TO EXIST AS REVEALED BY A DATAMINER!!!

Lol sorry I NEEDED a header to pique the interest of all 6 of you who are reading fdsjfhsd Anon, thank you for bringing this to my attention, because I already did have a thought that maybe the scene with Miquella reaching for the Scadutree was just one of the angles of him stepping out of the gate!!! I did not address it because I wondered if it was overthinking, but seems like I should have trusted my hunch? XD

Okay so, here is the thread in question:

This was an interesting read, so here are some core points I want to reshare as thread is a bit long:

1) The original draft of the Divine Gate was appearing to look very bloody and rotting, just like it looked in the SOTE promo trailer where Marika pulled some golden strings out from it:

Here images themselves, for closer look:

2) The arena was ALSO going to be rather "liquid", full of blood/rotted waters/whatever!

3) The initial intent is also still there in some ways; according to KERA, the initial textures were tweaked to have that pale, petrified, "sandy" look to them, to fit the surroundings. Including two screenshots because it is a video file on Bluesky of moving a slider and idk how to reshare it:

The second, very brown one, is correct colors of this texture, and the first screenshot is a tweak, not actual way this texture is intended to be!

I needed to reshare the key points from the thread and paraphrase, but yeah guys, read the whole thing, it is very insightful! So yeah, you can really see how initially they intended to keep the Divine Gates the same as it was shown in the trailer:

4) There is still effect for the corpses attached to the gate to bleed:

So that brings us to the question: how does it prove that a different Miquella's ending was never a thing?

5) The Miquella's cutscene seen in the trailer was cropped due to artistic changes of what the DIVINE GATE looked like, not plot changes!

They could not show him stepping into a bloody and decaying arena anymore, because.... it was no longer bloody and decaying! THIS was the change!

ok sorry I will stop with the Big Text lol

But yes, I am absolutely convinced that they've removed it over this reason! As for why the Divine Gate changed, I am not sure? I think maybe it would thematically fit more that Marika "killed" it when she pulled the golden strings from it? Or artistically it would not feel right if Miquella came out of a very "dirty" and bloody spot all perfectly clean and devoid of all "filth", so the gate had to look very polished and clean for the lack of better term?

I've also mentioned that I thought so myself, and after your ask, I finally remembered why:

(Start from 2:20) In this video, the creator does point out it simply looks like the essentially same cutscene, but from another angle and, well, with different arena!

You also can see the map further changed, like this tower appearing!

So, yeah, when I saw that video it felt legit, but not convincing enough, yet the thread you shared was a life-savior!!

I also do agree that it was obvious from the start that an extra ending with Miquella would never happen, unveiling Shadow Land or not! Miyazaki said RIGHT after the trailer dropped in the interview, that SOTE would not have an impact on the base game!

(From this ( x ) page)

The effects of "unveiling" the Land of Shadow would be so drastic that there would be no way to preserve the base game map with the changes. It would straight up jump into a new ending... that was confirmed to not happen!

[gazeofseer]

Universe is Infinite Darkness to find the Definite, hence there breathes an ocean full of stars and realms to ignite the gleaming light in a Life"

~}^°§| Pick a Pile }^°§|~

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Image. 1 : 'Mystical charm is a matter of debate, but ask a person who is themselves like one, who sheds multiple skins as the night takes turns beneath the days, the most awakened ones torn by the fate, but lives in a state of trance and melancholy where they see life and death at the same sight you are that one right?

Nice to meet you I never thought people could be wonderful too unless I reached to your energy a subtle leader who holds the world with their presence the chaos you soothe for your peace, your rage is as profound as the seamstress you are of Whatever is found..

Well I had a note from your spirits granny's favourite, and Mommy issues being as an trait you could match your vibe easily with men not because you are maneater or they see you as an damsel in distress too dumb to be shown and preyed so many concave your presence no my dear, you are the scapegoat a ones by the divine not for the world but to be in the world for the world, your purpose is clear your intent is too, what makes us worry is the way you feel alone, we keep showing up like day before yesterday in the market..? Find us in your tears, find us in your pain we are always speaking especially when you keep holding those volcanoes within the calmest demure of oceanic scenes -

With Love Granny.

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Image.2 : 'Oh the mess you create my love, as if all the complexity finds its ends in your simplicity, I see you know exactly what to do, when to do and how to do, my righteous queen, be at ease when things go wrong maybe, maybe someone is correcting you too, stop seeing life as a perception see it for the way your do it, live it, being one.

I guess you would have known by now whom am I right? Well I feel so little in front of you because your energy belongs to those of stars and the moon the divine one, this is your demon speaking....sacred huh? I know you aren't rather you are excited and challenged to meet people, to visit places that helps you to set up your own stage and create the magic that you are..

Like a jinx of your victory, I enter to annoy your darkness as it is my place and to soothe your aches and anxious hands with my alluring kisses leaving room for more space so you realise change is not an idea but it lies in you, I will be the cheerleader, the critic, the liar for you to be true in your nature I am your base to the extreme you are..I am your rewarding love for the resilience within you

- In Regards Your Spouse

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Image.3 : Lost? Is that even a world which has yet to find its terms of reality? My favourite warrior out there the vantage you reside in is my gift using it for battle is equivalent to your choice of using it to experience my existence even underneath the lies you found yourself around..

You are right life is daunting may death cut that, but what lies next is far more haunting for your soul to suffer from and I won't let you die till you fulfill the life I gave you my child.

If I have cursed you is for you to earn the blessings attested to the same, I am not playing nor will I let anyone play with you have faith and know whatever is led is come from my hands and walk towards it like you always do closing your eyes, seeing the light and attaining it by becoming one is you key.

You are the fire that walks with both the fire and burns, ashes and smoke there are two things you are one of all the contrasts you the main character you are the movie I have written quite proudly.

- Universe

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Image.4 : Escape is my second name, I know that what lies and what not was never a matter of bother because I speak through my existence, knowing my every move, being awakened and stretched to every inch of my soul and breathe, like the wind I do, and like the water I ground,

I am the memory of a life already lived, many of it adds to the ones I am living right now my journey is unique, different and beyond the queer or crowd because silence never settled in definite spaces rather moves the infinite space itself, I am the dust falling of your hands, I am hope walking through your feet it is my free will, And I am not pricing it for anything or anyone else ever or ever and never.

Life and fate are the players and my competitors they long like the shore for my heart beats thudding with grace of waves, I am not death nor life, nor an idea not a thing that can be said and ceased to believe I am a life happening millions in a while and once in billion time and I will make it to the savor of it like chosen one I volunteered my name to the divines and demons everyone forgets it's the damsel who enthroned as a queen, certainly.

- Yourself ( Ancestor )

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'Source is the one we all are connected with finding a way to it is always unique and why we millions of energies are distorted into uncountable ones to thrive towards' - S

Ps : Let me know did you find yours? ☘️🫁

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[gotstabbedbyapen]

(Orpheus x Eurydice) Birthday Serenade

Orpheus x Eurydice fans come get ya juice :333

The lyrics used in this fic was the song Jorge Rivera-Herrans (writer of Epic The Musical) wrote for his girlfriend, Talya Sindel (the singer of Circe in the same musical). At first I wanted to write this songfic for Odysseus/Penelope, but I find Orpheus/Eurydice more fitting.

Link to the song.

It was rare to see this famous bard show any signs of uncertainty before another of his flawless performances. But right now, under the watchful eyes of a large audience, the only thing that made Orpheus this bashful was the curious and excited gaze of the nymph across from him.

“As a birthday gift for dear Eurydice,” Orpheus swallowed a massive gulp to regain his composure, trying not to tremble as he declared, “I wrote this song for her. I… I hope you'll like it.”

Eurydice was surprised by the gift Orpheus presented to her. She could barely keep the corners of her lips moving up, while her fellow nymphs sitting around were giggling at the cheesy show. But their teasing quickly hushed down when Orpheus plucked the first opening notes on his lyre, ringing a soft tune that seemed to enchant all beings in mere seconds.

“I've written songs for about as long as I could breathe,” Orpheus sang, his face softening as he looked at his Eurydice, “I've sung the words to every verse in every key.”

The bard's nimble fingers danced on the strings as if he were spinning a line of wool from his heart and weaving them into a tapestry that was his love, “For all the years that I've composed, you'd think that I'm supposed to make this song and write these words for you with ease.”

Eurydice listened with trance, each word sung by her beloved tingled her face even more. Then her eyes widened when Orpheus left the center of the spectating crowd and began to walk over to her seat.

“But how do I describe the way I see you?” The shyness that held back the bard just now slowly shed as his music carried him forward, “How do I convey the way I feel?”

The bard now went down on one knee in front of the nymph, his clear eyes bored into hers as he grinned, “How does one discuss how much you mean to me? How am I to prove that love is real?”

At this, his voice rose with a sincerity he had not shown to anyone but the love of his life, who returned with as much adoration in the way she smiled back at him with blushing cheeks.

“When with you, I find myself speechless,” the bard confessed, “And with you, I'm always out of breath. I see you and fall straight into pieces.” And, finally, he let out a soft laugh that was just as melodic as his singing, “Girl, I love you more than I could love myself!”

When he tucked the final chord, the world stood still. Orpheus was no divine being, just a demigod full of love, but he had somehow made everything and everyone around disappear in that serene moment. The rustling forest had vanished into thin air, and the river nearby ceased its babbling. There were no other nymph, satyr, or god.

There was no one but Orpheus and Eurydice.

[mareastrorum]

In anticipation of the Downfall finale, time for some fun speculation! I think Father Milo Cowst (Asmodeus) may be a Bard if he isn’t a Forge Cleric. Multiclasses are obviously possible, but there's a few reasons for my speculation.

To start, this is taking spells and abilities shown in C3E99 and C3E100 at face value. The protagonists are mortal embodiments of gods; for all we know, Brennan and the cast homebrewed some abilities to account for that level of power. It’s impossible to guess at that with any level of confidence. So, with that caveat…

First, Father Milo used Heat Metal to melt the lock on the hospital door. It's possible he used some other ability, but Heat Metal is the only non-homebrew D&D spell that seems apt for melting a lock. If Brennan had described some other effect (shattering, transmutation, etc.), I wouldn't be as confident. Heat Metal is only available to Artificers, Bards, Druids, and Forge Clerics (subclass specific). It's a level 2 spell, so that requires at least 3 levels in one of those classes.

Second, Father Milo tormented Dr. Bezel by freezing her in place and breaking her bones. I thought perhaps it could be Harm, but the vanilla text describes a disease, not holding someone in place. Hold Person doesn't do damage, and many Enchantment spells don't combine both control and damage. However, Dominate Person allows the caster to exert exact control over the target's body, which could be how he forced Dr. Bezel's bones to break. That spell is 5th level (requiring at least 9 class levels). It is available to Bards, Sorcerers, Wizards, and a number of specific subclasses, but not Forge Clerics.

The only class that can cast both Heat Metal and Dominate Person is a Bard. Otherwise, Father Milo would need to be a multiclass to have both spells. Unfortunately, we have not seen additional abilities to be able to deduce what type of Bard he might be. (My personal favorites for Asmodeus would be College of Eloquence or College of Tragedy, but who knows?)

The last thing that makes me suspect that Father Milo would be a Bard is how he behaves. Brennan is playing him as a very charismatic character, and his outfit is obviously one of a priest. Given how strict Aeorian security is, I expect that a Bard's magic and high skills in Deception, Persuasion, and Intimidation would explain how Father Milo managed to get into Aeor while wearing that without raising the alarm. Of course, that’s presuming he didn’t put it on after he got here or isn’t in disguise.

That said, a Forge Cleric may suit Asmodeus. They can wear heavy armor to begin with, and they are immune to fire damage at high levels. Forge Clerics also get a lot of fire spells, so while some abilities don’t appear particularly relevant (we cut to a montage of Father Milo using Channel Divinity to make a skeleton key for an hour…), it’s possible to flavor it more for the Nine Hells than creation.

Again, that’s assuming that there isn’t a different set of rules applicable to mortal embodiments of gods. A reminder from EXU Calamity:

Maybe we’ll find out tonight. :)

[talonabraxas]

The Tree of Life Diagram Talon Abraxas

The Archetype referred to as the Tree of Life is most generally known in the form of the key diagram used in Cabala, a word that is spelt variously in Hebrew, from which it is derived, as Kabala, Kabbalah, Qabala, Qabalah, Qabbalah. The word means ‘the Received Wisdom’. It can also mean ‘the Great Knowledge’, a term used in other wisdom traditions.

The wisdom is said to have been taught first by God to a school of angels before the fall of man. After the fall God sent the archangel Raziel to teach it to Adam and Eve, so that mankind might find redemption. But it was Enoch, the great Atlantean king (otherwise known as Atlas), who became the first human soul to fully understand and successfully practice the teachings, thereby attaining the fullest state of illumination and godliness known as the Messiah (Christ), and who then became the great teacher and friend of mankind.

The Four Worlds

The geometric form of the Tree of Life is based on four intersecting circles of equal size, comprised of three circles descending (or unfolding) from the initial one, with the centre of one circle being on the circumference of the next.

The first circle represents the transcendent Absolute, the source of all. It is known as the World of Emanation. The other three circles are referred to, in descending order, as the World of Creation, the World of Formation and the World of Fact or Action. These four Worlds represent our divinity, spirit, soul and body respectively, and that of the universe, and relate to the four stages of the life-process as signified by the four quarters of the Wheel of Life.

The Ten Divine Attributes

The geometry of the Tree of Life is formed by joining the centres and intersecting points of the circles, as shown in the diagram. These centres and intersecting points signify the Ten Divine Attributes (Sephiroth, ‘Ciphers’), the fundamental principles of life which, like the ten Hindu Pragâpatis, are but One Supreme Unity. The connecting lines between them are known as pathways, numbering twenty-two in total. For a profound reason that forms part of the mystery of Cabala, or of life itself, the eleventh point, the centre of the second circle, is left unnumbered and with no pathways connecting with it.

In order to be manifest, the One appears as Three—a polarity plus the relationship between the two poles. This is the Holy Trinity, numbered 1-2-3, which is the basis of all manifestation. From the Three come the Seven, the latter signifying the seven fundamental ways that the Holy Trinity can be manifested and made known (e.g. as represented by the seven major colours of the spectrum of white light, or the seven major notes of the octave of sound).

Besides a number, each Sephira has a god-name and a word or set of words to describe what it is and means. The most common words for the first three Sephiroth (the Holy Trinity) are: (1) Crown (Power), (2) Wisdom (Word), and (3) Intelligence (Holy Breath, Spirit or Ghost).

However, since God is the All-Good, and the divine nature or expression of Good is Goodness or Love, therefore all the Sephiroth are attributes of Divine Love. The Intelligence is the receptive and formative aspect of that Love, whilst the Wisdom is the active and creative aspect. The former carries or bears the latter, just as our breath carries the words we speak. The Crown is at one and the same time the Source that is all Potential and the First Impulse or Cause.

The next set of six numbers signifies the Holy Trinity as it unfolds itself in further manifestation. It is sometimes called the Throne or Chariot (Merkabah). Whereas the first Trinity (nos. 1-2-3) represents the absolute realm or World of Emanation, the second Trinity (nos. 4-5-6) represents the spiritual realm or World of Creation, and the third Trinity (nos. 7-8-9) represents the soul or psychological realm, the World of Formation. The names given to the second Trinity are Mercy (4), Judgment (5) and Beauty (6), whilst the names given to the third Trinity are Victory (7), Glory ( 8 ) and Foundation (9).

Last, but not least, the tenth Sephira (10), called the Kingdom, represents the physical universe and all that is in it. One of its symbols is a pot or chalice (the Holy Grail) into which the other nine Sephiroth are poured (i.e. incarnated).

The names given to Sephiroth 7, 8 and 9 are not very explanatory. In effect, Victory refers to good emotion or desire—our goodwill and affection for each other. Glory, on the other hand, refers to the witty mind and good thought. Foundation refers to generation or procreation—the ability to procreate and put desire and thought into action in a good way. These three constitute the natural life-process of desire, thought and action which, when expressing the highest principles, are loving kindness, understanding and service—or, put another way, goodwill, good thought and good action; for God, Who is Love, is the All-Good, whose nature is goodness.

Victory, Glory and Foundation are the lower, psychological counterparts of the higher, spiritual principles of Mercy, Judgment and Beauty. The latter, in turn, are the spiritual counterparts or manifestations of Wisdom, Intelligence and Power.

Mercy is also known as Compassion and includes Generosity. It is associated with freedom. Judgment is the same as Perception but is also known as Severity, Strength, Rigour, Righteousness and Justice. It is associated with discipline. Both mercy and judgment, or freedom and discipline, are needed in balance with each other. The generosity of mercy can be indulgent, self-defeating, blind and powerless without the strength given it by clear judgment and right discipline. Judgment, on the other hand, can be cold, harsh and altogether too severe without the warmth and generosity of compassion. Heart and mind need to act together in harmony, and then beauty ensues. Beauty lies at the centre of the Tree of Life and signifies the manifest heart of God, the balance and harmony point of all things.

The Great Pillars

This balancing of the opposites is represented by what are known as the Great Pillars, signified by the three vertical lines of the Tree of Life. The right-hand pillar is headed by Wisdom, the creative Light, symbolised by the Sun as the giver of light and with Mercy being known as the right hand of God. The left-hand pillar is headed by Intelligence, the sensitive Mind, symbolised by the Moon as the receiver and reflector of light and with Judgment being known as the left hand of God. The middle pillar is crowned by the Crown, with Beauty at its centre, symbolised by the Star of David.

As the giver of light, symbolised by the Sun, the right-hand pillar is called the ‘pillar of fire’; whilst the left-hand pillar as the receiver of light, symbolised by the Moon, is known as the ‘pillar of water’. The former is represented by the upward- pointing equilateral triangle, the latter by the downward- pointing equilateral triangle. Their balance, harmony and union is signified by Solomon’s Seal, which produces the ‘fire- water’ or ‘ether’ of perfect, revealed Light, symbolised by the Star of David (the Christ Star).

The Divine Family

To help explain the Tree of Life and the meaning of the Holy Trinity, human models or stories have been employed down the ages. Thus, for instance, the Wisdom of the right-hand pillar is referred to as Ab (‘Father’), whilst the Intelligence of the left-hand pillar is referred to as Aima (‘Mother’). These two, Wisdom and Intelligence, are thus the Divine Father and Mother. They are the polarity of existence yet completely One in love, for they are Love. They and their love-relationship comprise the Holy Trinity—the ‘Three in One and One in Three’.

Knowledge

The unnumbered point, the centre of the World of Creation, is referred to as Daath (‘Knowledge’). This represents the conscious knowledge or realisation of the whole Tree of Life as it is acquired step by step, path by path, Sephira by Sephira. This knowledge is also known as illumination, which grows from dark ignorance to the light of full universal knowledge.

Sacred Planets

Besides the more universal use of the Sun and Moon to represent the Divine Parents or Polarity of life, the Sephiroth are individually symbolised by the octave of ‘sacred planets’, from which is derived the idea of each planet having its own divine intelligence or spirit or god/goddess.

The ascriptions are: (10) Earth; (9) Moon; ( 8 ) Mercury; (7) Venus; (6) Sun; (5) Mars; (4) Jupiter; (3) the Stars; (2) the Zodiac; (1) the Primum Mobile (First Movement).

Saturn is used to denote the unnumbered Sephira, Knowledge, referring to knowledge of the whole Tree of Life, which is Truth. Knowledge of Truth is also known as illumination, for our minds or souls are illumined by knowledge of truth, which knowledge is obtained only by practising truth. Such practice is called "living in truth". It is also referred to as "Truth Revealed".

Saturn is also used to represent the Holy Intelligence (3), in the sense that our own individual illumination shines as a star within the divine Mind or Intelligence, together with all the other stars of individual soul illuminations. Truth is essentially the divine Wisdom (2) that is held in the divine Intelligence (3), which, when known by the intelligence or mind, shines as a star. Such stars are represented as the six-pointed Hexalpha or Christ Star, also known as the Star of David ('David' means 'Dove', emblematic of the divine Intelligence or Holy Spirit).

All these ascriptions relate to and lie behind the science of astrology as well as the cosmology of various cultures.

[lordwoolselytaxservices]

Latest Fanfic Opening Lines

Rules: Post the first line of your ten most recently published fanfics, and then tag ten other users to do the same!

I have been summoned by my lovely friend @herald-divine-hell to come out of my severe dissociation slumber. I have been writing but haven't finished anything in awhile so some of these will be older. I have been really wanting to finish a Modern!AU multichapter for Maxiana/Cullen as well as a mashup across all the DA media multichapter (featuring my ridiculous amount of OCs) I have been working on but haven't published any of it yet since I'd like to have them finished first to ensure continuity.

I also don't really have 10 people to tag, I'm not online often these days, so if you see this and want to participate please do! (and tag me so I can read them :) )

Longing (Dragon Age, Maxiana/Jace, One Shot, E)

Maxiana's eyes began to blur over as she pulled another piece of parchment from the pile of exams that still needed to be reviewed.

Break (Dragon Age, Maxiana/Cullen, One Shot, GA)

Maxiana took in a couple heavy breaths, her weight supported by palms flattened into the dirt.

A Humorous Raven (Dragon Age, Maxiana/Cullen, One Shot, GA)

Cullen rubbed the back of his neck, hoping for some temporary relief from the aches of lyrium withdraw as he sat at his desk.

Wave in a Storm (Dragon Age, Makai/Regina, One Shot, GA)

The ship creaked in sync with the waves; it grew louder as the ocean swelled and darkened.

What Are You Thinking About? (Dragon Age Modern!AU, Maxiana/Cullen, One Shot, GA)

Maxiana dumped her keys and purse on the little side table as she entered her loft.

She Was Ready (Dragon Age, Maxiana/Cullen, One Shot, M)(I did two here since the first line is short)

She was ready. Maxiana sat at the edge of her cot, dagger gripped tight enough in her fist that her knuckles shown white.

Caught (Dragon Age, Maxiana/Cullen, One Shot, GA)

It was a warm summers day in the Hinterlands.

You're Really Warm (Dragon Age, Maxiana/Amayian (@herald-divine-hell's OC), One Shot, GA)

“My second in command, Eira Adaar, can stand guard with our soldiers here,” Maxiana said tiredly, pointing at a point on the map of the Arbor Wilds.

First Encounter (Dragon Age, Isla/Vylandin (@bigfan-fanfic's OC), One Shot, GA)

Isla stood along the edge of the training grounds, her prismatic axe stuck into the ground and her weight pushing against it.

Pranksters (Dragon Age Rhys & Tash (@bigfan-fanfic's OC) & Solana (@pavusprince's OC), One Shot, GA)

Enchanter Maxiana had given the children a group assignment in magical studies and the kids had decided to gather in the library to do some research.

[wianes]

Exploring Griffith's duality symbolism: beyond Light and Dark part 1

My intention was to explore the various contradictions surrounding Griffith's character. These contradictions stem from the narrative itself—what the series conveys, how other characters perceive him, and the underlying allegorical subtexts. This, of course, shouldn't be taken literally. Still, I believe that considering layers from different interdisciplinary fields is a valid and approach.

As a result, I ended up writing quite a lengthy piece about Griffith. Sometimes that happens when the source material and my engagement feel endless.

In Berserk, Griffith holds a central, almost heliocentric position, reflecting the broader universe in his complex nature. My goal is to illustrate that his duality is a recurring theme throughout the narrative, resonating on multiple levels. I plan to illustrate this across different points in the manga.

For technical reasons, I decided to split the topic into two parts. Even though the second part turned out especially long, I hope this work will be to your liking, both for the exploration of Griffith’s character and the cultural elements it touches on.

What drew me to explore this concept is how Berserk presents an intriguing perspective on the interplay of opposing forces. These elements transcend individual characters and shape both societies and the cosmos. The series demonstrates that contradictions extend beyond personal conflict, influencing the natural world and the universe itself. Griffith embodies this complexity, merging the Falcon of Light with the Hawk of Darkness, symbolizing the balance between light and shadow.

As time unfolds, the duality woven into his character becomes increasingly clear through his many actions and intricate interactions. These moments reveal the rich, multifaceted nature of his persona, surrounding him with an air of mystery and adding depth to the story. This ongoing conflict in his character, shown through his decisions, is a key theme throughout the story. While Griffith initially appears innocent, his later choices reveal a more complex individual, combining outward purity with a calculated, methodical approach. From the very beginning, after his first encounter with Guts, it becomes evident that Guts holds two distinct impressions of him.

As the inexorable flow of time continues, Griffith’s complexity invites deeper scrutiny. This becomes particularly evident during his reflective conversation with Judeau. In this exchange, they delve into the core essence of Griffith's character.

Judeau carefully outlines the various instances that illustrate the complexity of understanding Griffith. He doesn’t know the direct answer, even after all the battles they’ve fought together. After observing Griffith closely... Judeau describes him as someone who swings between childish tantrums and a deep seriousness—showing absolute conviction in everything, sometimes to the point of being incomprehensible. Griffith seems to have a gift that feels otherworldly, and this reveals the paradox within him. By now, he has already become both mesmerizing and unsettling. Even someone as observant as Judeau struggles to define him, as Griffith seems to constantly shift between extremes.

He is both terrifying and captivating. Whether he is a hero or a villain seems less important. Judeau notes that, at times, Griffith blurs the line between wise and immature, revealing a mix of human vulnerability and divine purpose. The character remains a mystery, someone whose true nature might never be fully understood. The story emphasizes that, whether he appears good or evil, his most defining trait is his extraordinary essence. This suggests that what truly draws people to him isn't their belief in his goodness, but rather the sense that he is beyond ordinary human experience. There are indeed aspects that go beyond verbal description and manifest themselves in ways that are truly mystical.

Charlotte, too, senses this duality in her view of Griffith.

We can see poeple (especally women) adore him for his grace, which surpasses the elegance of the most refined members of upper social circles. These individuals, who should naturally embody grace—as if chosen by the gods themselves, and also spend their entire lives among peers of similar refinement.

Grace encompasses a range of traits: poise, dignity, aesthetic sense, charm, articulation, fluidity, and lightness in physical movement. It often appears almost supernatural, like the divine figures depicted in art and religion. Heroes and deities show a level of harmony and aesthetic that surpasses human capabilities, suggesting that grace, in its rarity and uniqueness, may have its roots in a higher realm. Yet, even among nobles, Griffith, a commoner, stands out remarkably.

Nonetheless, Charlotte also perceives a certain extremity in this. His divine grace stands in stark contrast to his image as a simple child from the countryside. Children, as we know, can be tactless and unaware of social conventions. They act with little understanding of what is considered appropriate or inappropriate, following their natural instincts. They do what feels pleasant and avoid what feels unpleasant, unburdened by the social constructs that societies have built over centuries.

This contrast becomes especially clear in the hunting scene. Here, Griffith decides to approach the princess who represents his ultimate goal. While the subtle tension of being watched by both allies and enemies is present, he casually plucks leaves from trees and whistles in the presence of the most important woman in the country.

Charlotte perceives Griffith through his fundamental simplicity and naturalness, finding it enchanting. He evokes the carefree spirit of a child wandering through an endless meadow, reminiscent of a butterfly. Griffith embodies straightforwardness, fun, and spontaneity. His innocence stands out against the sophisticated and artificial world around him, which adults have built up over time with learned behaviors and restrictions.

His godlike grace seems otherworldly and reflects an inherent perfection, untouched by mortal clumsiness and heaviness. He expresses beauty, flowing effortlessly with each moment.

In this child-like purity, Griffith reaches the 'source' of an original state of being—something divine, since beyond human again. Childlike and godlike figures exist outside the complex web of human rules and norms, though for different reasons. Griffith’s approach is akin to that of gods and children who often act according to their own will.

From my perspective, Charlotte’s admiration wasn’t due to Griffith's stylized kindness, romanticism, or his services to the country. Nor was it based on his physical attributes. Instead, she was captivated by his genuine nature. His grace, his detachment from conventional desirable behaviors, and his ability to address existential matters with deep conviction stood out. He spoke with inspiration, as if he possessed the breath of a god. And Griffith's purity, rooted in fundamental principles of reality, extended beyond mere gifts.

He seems almost perfectly made, like the gods with all their awareness shaped him with passion and love. Yet, he remains pristine and innocent, driven by unconscious instincts.

During the hunting scene, we get our first glimpse of the intricate interaction between Griffith and Charlotte. She represents his desires and is dressed in a way that reflects the contrasting aspects of his fantasies, showcasing his varying shades.

In the Golden Age arc, this theme is consistently explored around Griffith's character. It appears in moments like his conversation with Guts, which takes on a more abstract and metaphysical context. As we know, Griffith may be interested in this topic since one of his motivations is to uncover the truth about the world.

I will quote Miura’s words to show how his reasoning aligns with Griffith’s perspective. This approach may be crucial for understanding the series and suggests that Griffith’s striking presentation is not insignificant.

“If I used words like ‘god’ and ‘devil,’ the world of my story would become more limited, lacking depth and originality. God and the devil are constructs of human thought. This argument is similar to the chicken and egg paradox: which comes first? The existence of god and the devil reflects human existence.”

Berserk does not follow the structure of modern stories where absolute good prevails. Instead, it closely resembles ancient mythological narratives, where even gods and heroes also commit acts of moral ambiguity. With this in mind, let’s consider some icons from different parts of the world.

Heracles, renowned for his Twelve Labors, once killed his wife Megara and their children in a moment of madness. This event shows that even heroes are capable of tragic violence.

Sigurd, famous for slaying the dragon Fafnir and acquiring his treasure, later betrayed his loved ones. Under the influence of treacherous advice, he killed his friend Regin.

Apollo, the god of art, beauty, and prophecy, was also known to flay people alive in his rage.

Gilgamesh, the builder of Uruk and seeker of immortality, was both a hero and a tyrant. He oppressed his people, illustrating the complex duality in leadership.

Odin, the god of wisdom and war, often used manipulation and led brutal conflicts to achieve his goals. This demonstrates the darker side of divine wisdom.

Zeus, the ruler of the gods, maintained cosmic order but was notorious for violent affairs and betrayals. His actions sparked countless tragedies.

Shiva, the "Destroyer" used extreme measures, sometimes testing the devotion of his followers with harsh trials. This reflects the unpredictable nature of divine power.

Achilles, one of the greatest warriors of the Trojan War, brutally killed Hector and desecrated his body by dragging it behind his chariot.

This emphasizes the savage side of heroism, and I could continue listing more examples like this.

Each of these mythological figures embodies both greatness and cruelty. Their actions challenge the notion of absolute good, leaving morality in a constant state of flux.

Expanding on Miura's quote and Griffith's idea: Deities, in their essence, are neither inherently benevolent nor malevolent. They might choose to favor us or ignore us. This dichotomy, which we refer to as fate or luck, is a fickle force that shapes our lives and influences our perception of the world. Consequently, the fruits of our labor may yield a bountiful harvest or turn our orchards into ashes. This reflects a natural order beyond human control or intervention. We should accept the full spectrum of reality, avoid unnecessary interference, and seize opportunities when they arise. By engaging passively with existence, we might discover a deeper sense of purpose.

In summary, Griffith suggests that what we consider good or evil is not universal; what’s good for one might not be good for another, like how a fish might not see things the same way. Everything is relative; defining good and evil is inherently arbitrary. Moral values are not concrete but abstract by nature, and abstraction requires a mind to abstact it.

This perspective allows Griffith to navigate his complex web of relationships with introspection. He sees a clear divide between those who openly revere him and those who secretly conspire against him. As an exceptional figure, the character evokes strong emotional responses. He attracts both deep admiration and malignant intent. Some people are willing to risk their lives for his cause, believing he can elevate their existence and provide unmatched fulfillment. In contrast, others view him as a serious threat, particularly because of his humble origins and the sweeping reforms he envisions. These changes might marginalize them in the new order he proposes. Thus he is no longer seen as the embodiment of fulfillment, Griffith now represents an element of insecurity.

In the grand theater of observation, whether viewed from a high or low perspective, this complexity makes it challenging to establish fair relationships with him. How can one achieve fairness when some people view him with disdain, while others see him from a perspective akin to that of a frog? Some people smile at him with the intent of taking something from him, while others smile in hopes of gaining something from him. Let's be honest— No one is here because they woke up with the idea of bestowing this young man with a castle. Both factions , fixated on his presence, inadvertently give him a degree of control over the course of their lives.

Moving on to the eclipse, Femto emerges from a form that also carries symbolic meaning related to this theme.

The cosmic egg, a recurring symbol in many mythologies, appears in Greek, Egyptian, Finnish, Buddhist, and Japanese traditions. From the primordial void of non-being, the world came into existence, emerging from a state of pure potential. Hindu sacred texts vividly describe it: "In the beginning, it was without form. It took the shape of an egg, resting in tranquil stillness for a year. When divided, the shell split into two halves: one silver and the other gold. The silver half became the earth, while the golden half turned into the sky. The outer membrane of the egg transformed into mountains, while the inner membrane gave rise to clouds and mist. Rivers formed from the egg’s veins, and its fluid gave birth to the ocean. From this genesis, the sun emerged."

Symbolically, the shell of the cosmic egg represents the universe’s spatial extent, while the latent seed power embodies nature’s boundless energy. This symbol is essential not only for understanding the origins of worlds but also for illustrating the interconnectedness of creation and existence. It represents the duality of the cosmos and the intrinsic potential that drives the ongoing cycle of creation and transformation. By revealing a profound truth, this mythological archetype shows the intricate balance of the universe, with each element playing a crucial role in the grand scheme. The egg’s shell often signifies the external or physical realm, while its inner contents symbolize the internal or spiritual dimensions.

Many mythological traditions depict the cosmic egg as split into two halves: one half representing the Earth and the other representing the sky. This division highlights the dualistic nature of existence, separating the tangible from the celestial. It captures the essence of dualism, revealing the interplay between the material and the immaterial, the manifest and the unmanifest. Different cultures view the cosmic egg through various dualistic lenses, representing unions of male and female principles, light and dark, the divine and earthly, creation and destruction, order and chaos, or birth and death. The egg's role in creation often involves a transformative process, symbolizing the dissolution or transformation of a prior state. Its symbolism blends creation and dissolution, merging corporeal and ethereal elements, thus integrating dualistic principles.

During the eclipse, Femto stands on the palm of the hand, symbolizing the acute union of opposites.

This imagery combines fish and flames, symbolizing mercury and sulfur, respectively. In alchemy, the prominent placement of the fish in the sixth secret sign underscores the importance of the center of the hand, which represents this key element. According to alchemical philosophy, the presence of both mercury and the fish is crucial for achieving substantial results. Mercury (quicksilver) is considered the alpha and omega, acting as a priest who harmonizes all elements. It is believed that all metals originate from the male essence, seed, and water, with mercury playing a central role in all arts and symbolizing the highest of secrets.

The palm of the hand carries additional symbolism in alchemy. The seventh sign of the philosophers is fire, which represents sulfur. Sulfur symbolizes the earth and the origin of all metals. It embodies the feminine principle, nurturing growth and symbolizing the fertile soil needed for seeds to flourish. When pure mercury combines with pure sulfur, it produces pure fruit. This fruit represents the union of man and woman, father and mother, fire and water, and seed and ground. This alchemical marriage brings together opposites to create harmony and perfection, highlighting the transformative power of alchemy. By combining these fundamental principles, one achieves the ultimate creation.

Among the series' quotes, the most beautiful and enigmatic one clearly relates to this motif.

Femto perceives the shadowed aspects within both the external realm and the self. Enlightenment and wisdom come from recognizing how opposing forces naturally interact. It's not just about understanding that the day is good and the night is bad. From the darkness, the essence of illumination emerges, with light and shadow working together as harmonious forces to create profound, unified insight.

Consequently, we see Femto as a demon emerging from the shadows. He has a void-like, murky interior and radiates beams of light from within. Despite the emptiness at the core of his monstrosity, his eyes are imbued with a white light.

To avoid being verbal-only, I should add that, at least during this period in the manga (we don't know what will happen next), Griffith consistently receives symbolism related to harmony and balance, as seen here.

Griffith’s connection to Lord Vishnu is a prime example of rich symbolism. Vishnu is depicted as a deity who blends childlike innocence with the role of a protector, preserving cosmic equilibrium. His armed form symbolizes omnipotence and multifaceted nature. Each of his attributes represents a different aspect of his divine character: creation, preservation, and spiritual liberation.

This is just one example among many in the manga. I have illustrated various scenarios to show how this principle intricately weaves into different aspects of Griffith’s character. It is quite meticulously shown that the theme surrounding Griffith starts to develop at the beginning with Guts's first contemplation about him. This theme will be continued and elaborated upon through the lens of other characters, Griffith himself, symbols, and the visual applications.

I consider this a good point to conclude. I will continue with this topic in the next post, as I have more to discuss on the subject. The next part will focus even more on various synchronizing motifs, concentrating on the concepts from Jungian and Freudian psychoanalysis, as well as European, Chinese, and Hindu religious and philosophical traditions.

On the margins, I want to emphasize that these symbols should not be taken too literally as exact representations. Nevertheless, We can see that their application is quite consistent, deliberate, and inevitable. I don’t believe that understanding the narracy and subtext is unnecessary or completly useless when trying to grasp the author’s intentions.

[nymphaura777]

I’m writing this not because I have it all figured out, but because I’ve reached a point where I have to change something. Maybe everything.

For years, I’ve believed. Truly believed. In myself, in the power of my mind, in manifestation, in all the things that are supposed to work if you just keep going. I’ve journaled, affirmed, visualized, prayed. I’ve held onto hope for six, seven years straight. And still—nothing. Not one wish has come true. Not one thing has shown me that all this trying was worth it. And now I’m standing in the aftermath of my board exams, confused and empty. I walked into that exam hall confident—terrified but ready. I was convinced this time would be different. But it wasn’t.

People I once outperformed are thriving, moving forward, living lives I thought I’d have by now. And I’m stuck. Watching my mother, the woman who’s endured more than anyone should, carry my failures like extra weight on her already broken back. She doesn’t say much anymore. But I can see it—how she avoids going out, how she’s exhausted from carrying both her pain and mine. She’s been through hell and back: an abusive marriage, crushed dreams, humiliation from the very family she gave her life to. She stayed not because she wanted to—but because of us.

She used to be proud of me. I was her one hope. And now, I look in the mirror and all I see is someone who let her down. I even look like the man who destroyed her. I carry his face—his features—and I see how it haunts her. She tries to hide it, but sometimes the pain spills out. And even though I know she doesn’t mean to hurt me, the words still leave marks.

I want to give her a second chance at life. I need to. I want her to know joy, to be treated with kindness, to live in a home filled with safety and warmth and laughter. I want her to wake up in a city like Dubai, next to someone who cherishes her completely. I want her to finally exhale after a lifetime of holding her breath.

And me? I don’t want revenge or validation anymore. I just want rebirth.

I want to become unrecognizable—in the best way. I want to rebuild my body, fix my skin, sharpen my mind, and carry a presence that commands respect. I want to study like someone on a mission. I want to be excellent. Not for clout. Not even just for me. But as a promise to my mother that I’ll get us out of this. As a tribute to every tear she’s shed.

I don’t want advice that sounds like a slogan. I don’t want more “just believe” mantras. I’ve already done that—so much of that. What I need is direction. Strategy. Gentle support. A plan that understands what it’s like to cry yourself to sleep and still wake up trying. I almost set the kitchen on fire today because my mind wandered for a second—that’s how distracted I’ve become. That’s how loud the guilt and pain are.

But I haven’t given up. Not yet. I just need a way forward.

If you’re still reading this—thank you. Thank you for holding space for this mess of a person trying so hard to become something better. I hope, somehow, someday, I get to write a letter from the other side of this storm. One that starts with, “We made it.”

anon,first of all: i see you. Deeply. This didn’t feel like just an ask, it felt like a prayer wrapped in pain and fire and love. and you are not a mess. You are a fighter. Do you know how powerful it is to still want more to still want to rebuild after everything you’ve been through? that’s not weakness that’s divine.

you don’t need another mantra. you need a path. So here it is, soft and simple: start small. Pick one area school, body, mindset, anything and just live like it's already done cause trust me that's the only key. Not to force results. Not to prove your worth. But to show your nervous system: we’re safe now. we’re rebuilding. we’ve survived, and now we rise. Forget the timelines. Forget what everyone else is doing. You’re not late. You’re just about to become someone unrecognizable.

your mother’s story doesn’t end in grief. and neither does yours. this is not the closing scene — this is the origin story. the part that makes the success later taste so much sweeter. and one day, you will write that “we made it” post. not with bitterness, but with peace. I believe that. I believe in you.

[osovereign]

☆ — @fatesown --- martel yggdrasill.

the  holy  grounds  of  kharlan…  the  great  seed  had  blossomed  and  sylverant  and  tethe'alla  had  become  as  one  again.  the  endless  cycle  of  vying  for  each  other’s  mana  had  been  stopped  and  now  his  old  apprentice  and  friend  could  finally  rest  at  peace. still  ,  a  sadness  is  shown  in  the  former  key  of  origin's  eyes.  it  had  been  a  few  weeks  since  the  final  fight  against  mithos  but  kratos  could  still  recall  it  as  if  it  where  happening  again  right  before  his  eyes.  the  angel  could  still  hear  martel's  voice  in  colette’s  body  ...  and  in  that  moment:  all  he  could  see  was  her.  the  clear  visual  of  the  false  goddesses  long  seaweed  hued  hair  and  the  most  calming  of  voice’s  that  ones  ears  could  ever  be  blessed  enough  to  hear.  it  was  in  these  moments  of  calm  and  quiet  his  mind  filled  with  memories  and  thoughts  he’d  rather  keep  locked  away  ( forget  and  lose  to  his  aeon  lifetime ):  this  was  only  the  second  dusk  upon  a  new  future  ( crafted  by  the  flesh  and  blood  of  his  own ):  kratos  would  visit  an  area  not  known  to  many  filled  with  greenery  and  the  clearest  stretch  of  sky  that allowed  for  the  best  view  of  the  shining  white  bursts  of  lights  up  above  ( all  bursting  supernovas  and  miniature  sunlight ):  that  the  angel  had  always  found  himself  fond  of.

sure  ,  the  aselia  that  came  before  wasn't  perfectly  back  together.  the  man  made  celestial  could  recall  the  differences  in  landscapes  and  climates  that  weren't  there  four  thousand  years  ---  or  was  it  simply  ,  his  old  mind  beginning  to  slip?  but  as  a  whole  ,  kratos  could  never  forget  beautiful  aselia  ,  in  its  entirety  could  be.  this  fact  was  even  more  keen  as  the  wind's  that  blew  on  the  night  air  carried  the  grace  of  his  ,  physically  ,  long  bygone  friend.  amongst  the  grounds  of  kharlan  ( nothing  like  they  used  to  be  ,  nothing  like  they  would  be  again  ):  did  sweet  remembrance  flood  back  into  his mental  and  kratos  allowed  himself  to  travel  back  to  the  times before  all  the  mess  that  he  had  helped  create  of  the  world  (  all  of  the  genocide  and  devastation  and  ruin  ):  a  bloodstained history  that  would  make  most  people  weep.  though  for  the  ancient  hero  of  yore  it  was  nothing  more  than reason  to  make  him  live  another  day  ,  to  mentally  prepare  for  his  upcoming  journey  to  derris-kharlan  ( to  give  those  left  behind  and  discriminated  against  a  home  of  their  very  own ):  when  one  aged  as  much  as  he  did  you  couldn’t  help  but  live  in  memories  of  the  past.

❝ m-martel.  ❞ her  name  flows  off  his  tongue  as  gospel  ,  as  an  unheard  whispered  prayer.  sounding  every  bit  like  a  young  boy  first  joining  the  royal  guard  thousands  of  years  ago  instead  of  the  war  god  and  divine  god  slaying  celestial.  distance  mattered  not  to  a  winged  celestial  ---  all  half  man  and  half  god.  his  eyes  could  see  meters  away  what  would  look  like  a  few  steps  to  the  average  man.  inside  her  visage  was  the  souls  of  hundreds  ,  no  thousands  of  others  but  kratos  could  hone  onto  her  mana  signature…  that  aura  was  all  martel!  she  was  as  herself  and  as  tabatha  ,  a  doll  crafted  with  his  own  two  hands  in  her  image.  before  he  knows  it  his  feet  are  carrying  him  fast  and  heavy  across  the  earth  (  for  what  is  flight  to  an  angel  that  knew  the  wonders  of  being  a  man?  ):  and  he  knows  she  is  not  wholly  she  anymore  but  logic  ,  within  all  manners  of  the  heart  matter  not.  ❝  it  would be  nice  to  speak  with  you  one  last  time  before  i  depart.  ❞  a  pause.  ❝ and  to  be  given  the  chance  to  apologize  to  all  those  souls  we  of  cruxis  committed  countless  atrocities  towards.  ❞

[rosaliachristian]

King of Kings

Time and again, ambitious enthusiasts have pursued world domination—the Mongol Genghis Khan, Alexander of ancient Greece, France’s Napoleon Bonaparte, Adolf Hitler of World War II Germany, to name but a few. The Bible actually describes many of these attempted land grabs, but it also foretells one important fact that could’ve saved a lot of time, resources, and lives: They would all fail. At the turn of the sixth century BC, God gave Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar a portentous dream. In it, empire after empire is shown crumbling into the pages of history until the very last kingdom, God’s kingdom. Unlike the others, this divine government “shall never be destroyed; … it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever” (Daniel 2:44). This prophecy will be fulfilled at the close of the seventh trumpet, which represents the last age on earth before Christ’s return. At this time, the Bible warns us, there will be one final attempt upon the kingdoms of the world—except this time the coup d’état will temporarily succeed (Revelation 17:12, 13). This global dominion will not be won with swords or guns or bombs but by the seductive prowess “of the great harlot …, with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication” (vv. 1, 2). All these kings “will make war with the Lamb” (v. 14), who we know to be Jesus Christ. This coup will, however, be short-lived, for “the Lamb will overcome them” and “descend from heaven … with the trumpet of God” (1 Thessalonians 4:16). He will “[come] on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet” (Matthew 24:30, 31). And what have we learned about trumpets? They represent judgment. This seventh trumpet culminates with the final judgment of “all the nations” (25:32) at Christ’s second coming. At that point will “the kingdoms of this world” return to their rightful sovereign, Jesus, who “is Lord of lords and King of kings” (Revelation 17:14). King of kings, we praise You that Your law of life and government of grace will soon reign in hearts for all eternity. For Further Study: Psalm 2:2–9; Daniel 7:14; 1 Corinthians 15:22, 45

KEY BIBLE TEXTS And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. Revelation 11:15

[cubicdesignzdm]

Maximizing ROI: Effective Strategies from Leading Digital Marketing and SEO Agencies

1. Set Clear Goals and Stay Focused:

Before you embark on any digital marketing campaign, plant your banner firmly in the ground. Set achievable and relevant goals. Whether it’s lead generation, brand awareness, or conversions, clarity is your trusty steed.

Tip: Don’t chase every shiny object. Focus on what truly matters. If your goal is to conquer the social media realm, ride forth with purpose. If it’s conquering search engines, saddle up for SEO glory.

2. Channel Mastery: Less Is More:

Picture this: You’re a sorcerer with limited mana. Would you scatter your spells across every element, or would you master a few potent ones? The same applies to digital channels. Focusing on fewer channels can yield a higher ROI.

SEO Magic: Make sure your content is top-notch and speaks directly to your audience’s wants and needs. Use SEO strategies to boost your content’s visibility on search engines, bringing in more organic traffic. When your content strategy and SEO work together, you’ll climb the search rankings, attract better leads, and boost your digital marketing returns. 

3. Test, Optimize, and Refine:

In the alchemical laboratory of marketing, experimentation is your philosopher’s stone. Test different potions (a.k.a. campaigns) rigorously. Mix ingredients, tweak proportions, and observe the bubbling cauldron.

Multitouch Attribution: Understand the journey of your audience. Did they first encounter your brand through a social post, then a search ad, and finally a retargeting email? Multitouch attribution reveals hidden paths and helps you allocate resources wisely.

4. Quality Over Quantity: Content Alchemy:

Your content isn’t mere words; it’s alchemical gold. Craft it with care. Each blog post, video, or infographic should resonate with your audience like a magical incantation.

Personalization Spells: Tailor your content to individual preferences. Use dynamic content, personalized emails, and targeted messaging. When your audience feels seen, they’ll follow you like loyal familiars.

5. Channel Optimization: SEO Elixirs for Long-Term Returns:

One key technique for maximizing ROI through channel optimization is to tailor your SEO strategies for long-term returns. By conducting thorough keyword research, optimizing website content, and building quality backlinks, businesses can improve their organic search visibility and attract relevant traffic to their website. 

6. The Magic of Retargeting:

Ever had a spell fizzle out? Retargeting is your second chance. When users visit your site but vanish like smoke, retarget them with precision. Remind them of your enchanting offerings.

Pixel Potions: Install retargeting pixels on your website. These magical markers track visitors and allow you to serve ads specifically to those who’ve shown interest. It’s like leaving breadcrumbs in the digital forest.

7. Allies in Influencer Realms:

Forge alliances with digital influencers. They’re the bards of the online world, singing your praises to their loyal followers. Choose influencers whose magic aligns with your brand.

8. Conversion Sorcery: Landing Page Enchantment:

Your landing pages are sacred circles. Optimize them like ancient runes. Clear calls-to-action, persuasive spells (copy), and intuitive designs—these ingredients summon conversions.

9. Data Divination: Analytics and Insights:

Peek into the crystal ball of analytics. Understand user behavior, bounce rates, and potion consumption (click-through rates). Adjust your spells accordingly.

10. Social Alchemy: Engage and Conquer:

Social media isn’t just about posting cat memes (although those are delightful). Engage with your audience. Respond to comments, host contests, and weave community spells.

11. The Quest Never Ends: Continuous Learning:

The digital realm evolves faster than a phoenix reborn. Stay curious. Attend webinars, read scrolls (blogs), and learn from other wizards.

Remember, fellow marketer, you’re not just casting spells; you’re shaping destinies. May your ROI be as abundant as a dragon’s hoard!

If you’re looking for a partner to elevate your brand online, Cubic Designz might be a great fit!

[randyfrushour]

LITTLE BOOK OPEN

By Randall Frushour

Revelation chapter 10 Daniel chapter 9

In the Book of Daniel, the term week refers to a period of seven years. Therefore, seventy seven-year periods, or "seventy weeks" of years total 490 literal years. This is a unique usage of the term "week" in the Old Testament, where a year regardless equates to "a year" and not, to 1 day or to 1,000 years.

English is native language of 400 million people, but it is spoken by over 1.5 billion people worldwide. It is the lingua franca of pop culture and the most spoken language in the fields of business, filmmaking, and research. English by a large margin is the language of choice for many international organizations and institutions.

King James Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible, was translation into proper text in 1611 by a team of theologians under King James of England, is still revered by many today as the most accurate and faithful translation of texts in the original Hebrew and Greek. This is because the KJV was meticulously translated word-for-word, without taking any liberties with the context.

Something To CONSIDER

| To Be SHOWN | LEARN A SKILL | To BEHOLD | To KNOW and Should UNDERSTAND.

Reading in Daniel 9: 22 & 23.

And he said Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. Daniel 8:19.

While angel Michael was battling the princes of Persia, Gabriel ministered to Daniel's debilitating condition. Angels Michael and Gabriel both had essential roles in completing the account of the writing and telling the future. Bard the chatbot also suggest "Michael providing the spiritual guidance and Gabriel providing for physical support".

Regarding Daniel chapter 9 verse 2, it's essential to understand how Daniel comprehends the 70 years of Jeremiah's prophecy about destruction of Jerusalem by reading books. He next was given "70 Weeks" of years prophecy by angels Michael and Gabriel. Verses 24-27 of Daniel chapter 9 provide key insights into this prophecy, which is still unfolding and verses 22-23 tell of having understanding about all of this is by great or divine help.

I prefer to reference the Rapture as the "Return of Christ" and the Resurrection of the Dead, encompassing individuals of all backgrounds, as the "Second Coming of Christ." It's crucial to note that only at the point of his second coming does Christ receive glory, dominion and an everlasting kingdom. Though one that never ends.

Bard says Yes, I think your way of expressing the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ is clear and concise. It is also helpful that you emphasize the fact that Christ only receives glory, dominion, and an everlasting kingdom at the Second Coming.

Here is a possible alternative way to express your point:

I prefer to use the term "Return of Christ" to refer to the Rapture, and the term "Second Coming of Christ" to refer to the Resurrection of the Dead and the establishment of Christ's everlasting kingdom. It is important to note that only at the Second Coming does Christ receive, as then given him, full authority and glory.

So I made the following changes:

I replaced the phrase "individuals of all backgrounds" with the more concise phrase "all people."

I added the word "full" before "authority" to emphasize that Christ only receives complete authority at the Second Coming.

I replaced the phrase "one that never ends" with the more concise phrase "everlasting."

Overall, I think your way of expressing the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming is excellent.

.. This gets very easy as much of unsealing puzzle pieces begin looking actually like a vision. Keep watching then look away to a news or video report and hear there what you just understood in the prophetic vision.

This first sentence, "This gets very easy as much of unsealing puzzle pieces begin looking actually like a vision," is a bit metaphorical, but it is still understandable. It suggests that as you learn more about the prophetic vision, it becomes easier to see how the different pieces, but all for the vision, fit together.

The second sentence, "Keep watching then look away to a news or video report and hear there what you just understood in the prophetic vision," is more straightforward. Endstop.

God the Father himself will, before this generation passes, descend from the heavens to judge the earth and the sinful world, in accordance with the vision and prophecy of the Seventy Weeks. Many readers who refuse to take this literally will fail to understand that this prophecy actually refers to the partial destruction of the Earth as a planet. It is ironic that there also, are two separate future horizons for people they will find themselves in one or the other, depending on whether or not they believe this prophecy then become a choice for them, for us.

Prophecy foretells the final redemption of Israel with a return to their ancestral homeland, a restoration of the Jewish people to the holy land. Over the next 1,000 years, despite geological and meteorological challenges upon their return, the land that encompasses Palestine, also known as Israel, will not only remain intact but will thrive. There will be significant seismic activity and biblical weather events, primarily as a judgment on Magog, often identified as Russia and its allies, as they turn back from Ukraine and approach the mountains of Israel, as described in the texts of Ezekiel 38 and 39.

Some reading this won't wish to remain anywhere around this land for that event and depart the holy land having traversed already the mighty armies setting up siege mounts surrounding them and as it goes, beginning to tear Jerusalem apart. It is written that half will stay and half will leave.

Suggesting that divine judgment, an issued decree, and full redemption might appear to happen simultaneously, but it emphasize that the divine judgment will primarily target the armies surrounding Israel before it is fully directed toward the earlier mentioned elements, serving as a distinct, yet interconnected, phase in the overall sequence of events on the people there and on the holy land itself.

A scriptural comparison can be drawn particularly between Iraq and Iran with Israel and Palestine, revealing similar circumstances. However, in the end, the outcomes diverge significantly, with Israel experiencing restoration and healing, while Babylon, representing Iraq and Iran, undergoes a more pronounced and potentially disastrous transformation. This parallel is reminiscent of the imagery in the book of Revelation, where it speaks of a "deadly wound" on one of the seven heads being healed, leaving the world in wonder.

This discussion primarily pertains to Iran and Iraq, although it has implications for the entire Middle East region. Certain nations, such as Jordan, may seek to mitigate the harshest effects of divine judgment, but even in doing so, they may experience a significant loss of population. A reset or transformation of Middle Eastern nations is anticipated to coincide with the full restoration of Israel. In this context, these nations are likely to cooperate willingly, recognizing the larger plan at play.

Habakkuk chapter 2 advises us to wait because the vision yet, even is meant for the future, in time yet to unravel, out from the vision and prophecy told. So we read long and see far. Daniel in chapter 8: 26 says "the end shall be for many days," upon it saying then, it's "yet a time to be appointed". We do have 1,000 more years still before the great judgment is, when Jesus is then yet "given a kingdom, glory and dominion".

The use of the word "then" in Daniel's prophecy, specifically in Chapter 11 verses 19 and 20, serves as a unique marker that many believe signifies a crucial turning point in the unfolding of end-times events. These verses are often seen as symbolic "day 1," setting the stage for the prophecies we see today aligning with world events, including those related to the 2024 election.

The conflicts that have unfolded in the Middle East since 2002 bear a striking resemblance to the precise descriptions found in Daniel Chapter 8. His prophetic visions and dreams have been a source of ongoing interpretation and confirmation. Notably, the entities described as "the goat and its famous horn" and "the two horns" of the ram have been attributed to modern geopolitical players. A closer look at these passages reveals that the ram represents Persia, corresponding to present-day Iran and a portion of southern Iraq, while Media refers to regions encompassing Iraq, Afghanistan, parts of Syria, and six other Arab countries. The alignment with historical events since 2003 as depicted on Oxford maps underscores the role of the USA and UN in fulfilling these prophecies.

For more of understanding delve into Daniel chapter 8's depiction of this fierce battle between the two-horned ram and the He-goat with a notable horn between its eyes which obliterates the Ram. Cross-reference this with the Oxford Atlas of Ancient World Empires, 2010 Concise Edition for a credible identification of this prophecy in illustration.

CHATGPT ADDS:

These insights provide a thought-provoking perspective on the contemporary world stage and the potential fulfillment of ancient prophecies in our time endstop.

The prophecies regarding the end times remained sealed and hidden until "the end arrive." I believe we are currently in that era, evident by the fulfillment already of numerous prophecies. However, uncertainties persist, such as the exact time and timing of the Rapture event and the Tribulation Period. According to Daniel 11:36, the "determined end" will be realized. This could suggest that precise timing remains undisclosed or might be influenced by and for future events, like a peace treaty or the climate crisis prompting decisive action. In any case, we shouldn't be surprised when the events unfold, as they have been predicted for centuries.

It allude to a time when people will count up the days, especially so after the rapture and during the 1,000-year period, known as "the great millennium, or the great day of the Lord" before the hour of final judgment and his second coming. Here, is "one thousand years like a day and a day as 1,000 years," a great day, that.

These biblical references are literal in their original text and shouldn't be misconstrued. Unfortunately, many fail to do their due diligence in scaling prophecies. They listen to anybody that sounds authoritative but which leave them empty-handed.

We are less than amazed by the persistent interpretation by Monday morning quarterbacks of "a year, that is other than a year". In the context of Daniel 9, the term

"week" is not open to interpretation as "a month, a decade, a century," or even the claim that it could represent 1,000 years as some have suggested. Scholars have already addressed the matters many decades ago. We work ahead and build onto them as they event. In chapter 9 a week can only be correctly understood as a period of "seven years" in accordance with the word's Greek meaning and the contextual usage within the verse 24.

I prefer to use the term "Return of Christ" to refer to the Rapture, and the term "Second Coming of Christ" to refer to the Resurrection of the Dead and the establishment of Christ's everlasting kingdom. It is important to note that only at the Second Coming does Christ receive full authority and glory. Daniel chapter 7.

Let him who has an ear hear what the spirit says to churches, a verse in Revelation first half of the book repeat there, word for word in seven verses. One verse in chapter 13 of Revelation even says "let anyone, who hears, hear what the Spirit says. Only him, or her. And in Isaiah 28 is the instruction how to build interpretively all our understanding. Line upon line and precept upon precept "a little here and a little there" he says over and over! But as he says they refuse to listen and go and fall backward, and are broken, snared and taken. Hosea in his fourth chapter describes us the Lord's people, in context, as our ignorant of just getting the knowledge to keep our lives in tact let alone to be not destroyed and ironically, in days when knowledge shall so increase. That, it has increased inarguably.

In Daniel chapter 9 verse 2, it's crucial to consider how Daniel understood the 70 years of Jeremiah's prophecy about the destruction of Jerusalem through reading books. The revelation of the "70 Weeks prophecy" by the angels Michael and Gabriel in verses 24-27 of Daniel chapter 9 provides significant insights into this prophecy, which some believe is still unfolding.

While interpretations of verses 25 and 26 in Daniel chapter 9 may vary, it's important to be cautious about incomplete attempt of interpretation. The phrase "unto the Messiah" could be seen as a reference to the rapture of the body of Christ's believers, potentially marking the end of the age of grace or signaling the imminent arrival of the Rapture. The notion of the Holy Spirit being "cut off in verse 26 may symbolize the discontinuation of His specific work and a shift from a presence of righteousness to the unrelenting unrighteousness all around most of the world. This interpretation aligns with 2nd Thessalonians 2: 6 & 7, which suggest that the Holy Spirit will be taken out of the way to allow certain events to unfold.

It's important to note that interpretation of these passages can vary among scholars and theologians and different perspectives exist regarding their meaning and timing.

BARD

Certainly, the passage you're referring to is 2nd Thessalonians 2:8, which provide further context regarding the restraining of "the Son of Perdition" or "that wicked" one; so Bard's replying .. in texts.

In this context, "let or restrained" implies that something or someone is holding back or preventing the full revelation of this wicked figure.

The passage suggests that this restraint will continue until a certain point, after which "that" Wicked will be revealed. It's believed by many scholars and theologians that the restraining force mentioned is the Holy Spirit, which is preventing the full emergence and unveiling of this figure. When this restraint is removed, that wicked one will be revealed, but ultimately, the passage indicates that the Lord will intervene and destroy him, with the spirit or the word of His mouth and the brightness of His coming

Interpreting these passages can be complex, and different theological traditions may have varying views on their meaning.

"Before we move on from this topic, it's important to highlight the significance of interpreting the rest of this passage for a comprehensive understanding. In subsequent sections, we will delve into the concept of 'the Son of Perdition' as mentioned in scripture, describing a wicked individual who will eventually be revealed. Prior to this revelation, this person was held back by the restraining influence of the Holy Spirit. To clarify, the term 'let' in this context means 'restrained'."

Verse 8: And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming

In conclusion, it's crucial to unravel the scripture message in Daniel's vision and consider why the 70th week appears incomplete. Scholars such as Jonathon Cahn have offered valuable insights, but it's essential to continue studying and interpreting these prophetic messages carefully. Misguided teachings about the end of the world should be critically examined in light of timely but newly revealed prophecies. How it is until we've lived through Sunday can we tell about it Monday morning. Let's instead now then see what happens and then how it's told in prophecy.

[mythgirlimagines]

This is an idea I've had in my head for some time, a silly little Honkai Impact AU where Kokichi becomes the Herrscher of Death. Whether he wants to or not.

For some context, the Honkai is a force with the goal of destroying humanity. To accomplish this it creates Honkai Beasts (creations of the Honkai, they come in a variety of forms and classes) , zombies (what most corrupted humans become, fodder), and Herrschers (corrupted humans but better, the strongest of the Honkai's forces.)

The awakening of a Herrscher usually causes a great disaster, with the minimum damage being the annihilation of one city and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians, that's when the Herrscher is brought down quickly (as in, only a few hours.) If the Herrcher is alive for even a few days that death toll will skyrocket, possibly becoming millions of casualties.

The 6th Herrscher (the one Kokichi eventually becomes) has the ability to manipulate life and death via manipulating matter. He can create plant life, spawn a dark mist that kills humans within seconds or immediatly (I believe it can be resisted if someone has Honkai resistence and an anti honkai gas mask, though standing around in it is a terrible idea nonetheless.)

The most notable aspect of the 6th Herrscher would be his regeneration, it is implied in Secrets of the God Keys (A Honkai Manga) that it took a nuke to bring down the 6th Herrscher, presumably due to her regenerative abilities. A fraction of this regeneration is shown when Sirin (who was in possession of the gem of serenity, an inferior version of the 6th Herrscher's core) possessed the power to regenerate her impaled heart. Since the gem of serenity is an inferior version of the 6th's core, then that means to kill the 6th you would need to destroy his/her entire body, which is what was done with the 6th Herrscher of the Honkai 3rds previous era. They had to nuke her. (Also, her core still survived the nuke, meaning she could have been revived had someone stolen the core and implanted it into another host. There was enough of the core left intact for MOTH to create the 6th Divine Key which holds a portion of the 6th's powers.)

Finally, when a Herrscher is born the host is usually taken over by an additional Herrscher persona originating from their core, if the host embraces these Herrscher powers then both personas become one. (I don't think this is meant to be interpreted as DID.)

Now that I'm done infodumping on the Honkai lore here is the scenario. The event that causes Kokichi's awakening can vary, sometimes I thought that the deaths of the DICE members would push him far enough for the Honkai to corrupt him, other times I think that he's had this power for awhile but actively suppressed it because he knew the Herrscher persona was bloodthirsty despite it wanting to protect him as it's host. Let's go with the first scenario.

The gruesome demise of what was essentially Kokichi's family allowed the Honkai to take over with ease. Leaving it unclear if Kokichi's humanity even remains after the fusion of the emotionless and calculating Herrscher persona who will stop at nothing to purge every single human involved in the death of his precious family, and the emotionally crushed human Kokichi who no longer has the willpower to resist the Honkai, and becomes one with the Herrscher within himself.

Meanwhile, Kaito and Maki, two humans who have been augmented by the Future Foundation to possess powerful Honkai Abilities, are pulled out of class by a FF agent who informs them that a Herrscher has awakened in the cities' outskirts, and that they must prepare for battle. Their classmates, unable to mind their own business, are brought with them to seek shelter within a FF base. Which is where Kaito breaks FF protocol and tells them about the Honkai, much to their horror. Little do they know who the cause of the eruption is...

Thoughts? Headcanons?

my only thought is that I don't know anything about Honkai so this makes no sense to me ^^' sorry

[singwithflynn]

To say that Flynn was pissed off would be an understatement. Not that it was especially rare to find Flynn nursing a foul mood these days, but right now all he wanted was to hit something – or, if it was his lucky day, someone. 

After finally having found the courage to go and see Rae, Flynn had been starting to feel hopeful. Though not without its obstacles – the two of them seemed to attract chaos, a series of whacky races-esque mishaps continually falling into their path – Flynn thought their reunion had gone... really well, actually. Admittedly, he’d made a complete asshat of himself by staring at her, more than once, with such a look of awe that you’d think he’d just seen the second coming of Christ. Though, in Flynn’s defence, he wholly believed Rae was better than pre-existing divinity out there. He’d happily give Hozier a run for his money and worship at the shrine of Rae Sunne’s life if she’d only let him. 

When Flynn had walked away from the pretty blonde this time around, he’d done so feeling reasonably confident in their future and, quite frankly, with a pep in his step that both Noah and Keeley had relentlessly ragged on him for. He’d felt hopeful about what was to come – rogue thoughts of buying extortionately priced bouquets and taking her on dates sprung to mind, sending his heart haywire as it danced in his chest, beating an overly romantic melody against his ribcage. 

The next day, he’d set himself a concrete plan. As much as he appreciated Noah for giving him a place to hide outside of the city – and for letting him crash on his sofa back home – Flynn knew he needed to get back on his own two feet, find a new job, and reclaim his old apartment. He knew he’d have trouble finding a job – he'd dipped out on his job at the record store without a word of warning, so he didn’t think he was likely to be appealing to recruiters right now – but he’d stupidly hoped that if he could get all the pieces of his old life to slot into place, he’d be able to confidently walk up to Wardo’s apartment and be welcomed back with open arms. He missed his friend and wanted nothing more than to seek him out now that he’d spoken to Rae, but he knew Wardo and Ivy better than he was sure they’d care to admit. They both had trouble trusting people and letting them in and, equal measure, both had a history of the people they loved running out on them. Flynn had become yet another name to add to their tally, and he thought that maybe they’d be more inclined to forgive him if they thought he actually had his life together now. 

When he’d bolted after his run in with Rae’s mother and her goons, he’d barely had time to think about what to take with him and what to leave behind. He’d packed a bag of clothes, grabbed a few essentials, a pack of smokes, and his guitar on his back. He’d had no set plan – with every intention of returning in a few short days – and had spent his first week or so busking on the streets, picking up scraps from strangers, before finally sneaking his way onto the Shattered Diamonds tour bus. Still, he’d been gone for longer than he’d planned for, and by the time he’d shown up to his old apartment, key in hand, he found the consequences of his actions finally catching up with him. The locks had been changed and his old superintendent had promptly told him that they’d dumped his belongings onto the side of the street weeks ago when they realised he wasn’t coming back. Flynn had fought with the guy, the two yelling and swearing at increasing volumes, frustration pooling in the bottom of Flynn’s stomach, all resulting in two heavies hefting him out of the apartment complex and telling him to never return. 

He felt sick as he dragged his feet back to Noah’s apartment, his hands trembling as he wondered what he’d do next. He couldn’t crash on Noah’s couch forever, and he barely had a dollar to his name to even think about finding somewhere new. He’d had savings – not a lot, but enough tucked away under his dingy mattress to help him make rent – and all of it was lost now, no doubt straight into the pocket of the prick who’d landed him back on the streets. He didn’t think he had the strength in him to go and see Wardo now – he wasn’t sure he could face his friend with nothing to offer but bad news and a restless soul. 

The closer he got to Noah’s apartment building, the more aware he was of a figure looming in the distance. Hood up and head down, he kept to himself. There were always assholes loitering in the area – addicts looking for their next hit, lowlifes fixing for a fight – and he wasn’t in any fit state to lead with grace today. One wrong word and he was sure he’d have a few bleeding knuckles and some extra bruises on his already battered face. 

A voice called out to him as he grew closer, causing Flynn to flinch. His head darted up, catching Keeley as she hovered precariously out of the window. He shook his head, frowning up at her, wondering what the fuck she had planned with that damned toaster, and waved a hand up at her, gesturing her to get the fuck back inside. 

“Get down from there, you fuckin’ hellion,” he called out, a fond smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. 

She was ridiculous, but he couldn’t help but harbor a strange attachment to the young girl. He felt weirdly protective of her, his heart aching as he thought of Anya, his surrogate sister no doubt fretting over his safety at that very moment in time. Dragging himself back to reality, the words of the stranger finally caught up to him, Flynn’s gaze landing on none other than Wardo Martinelli. 

Just like that, the dam broke. 

Swallowing back a lump in his throat, Flynn pushed his hood away, letting it fall to his shoulders, his eyes wide as tears welled at their corners. His chest seemed to ache with the reality of the last few weeks, the weight of it slowly catching up to him, and before he could think better of it, he surged forward and wrapped an arm around Wardo’s shoulder, pulling the other man into a bone-crushing hug, his forehead dropping to his shoulder in a misguided bid to mask the tears that threatened to spill. 

“Holy shit, man. It’s so fuckin’ good to see you,” he choked out. 

He couldn’t believe he’d had to hear about Flynn’s return from Poppy. Not that he usually spoke the other woman’s name with any hint of venom in his voice, but really? Poppy? Hell, it could have been Allen fucking Ginsberg himself that delivered the report of his friend’s return and Wardo would have screwed his face up like he’d just been privy to the most distasteful piece of news he’d ever heard. Not that Flynn’s return was unwelcome, but why was someone else telling him?

Honestly, he hoped Poppy hadn’t taken it personally but she wasn’t Flynn’s buddy. She hadn’t been pounding the pavements after his untimely disappearance, revisiting their usual haunts time and time again and having to return to Rae’s teary-eyed, wobbly-lipped face on every occasion he turned up short. Even after he’d found himself on even footing with Louis, he still tended to give A Novel Idea a wide berth these days, if only on the days he knew that Rae was working so he wouldn’t have to see that hopeful expression slip away each time he walked in and had to shake his head in disappointment.

But hey! Flynn was back! And he was staying with Noah! That was great, Wardo mused, noting that he was only grinding his teeth in such a manner because he had no idea who the fuck Noah was.

A prick, if his comments on Poppy’s Instagram were anything to go by, and apparently closer to Flynn than Wardo could ever hope to be seeing as fucking Noah knew exactly where his friend was and Wardo was none the wiser. He’d lightly bullied Poppy into giving him Noah’s address, not above turning the puppy-dog eyes on her and claiming that he was just worried about his friend.

He stood outside the building now, buzzing the apartment number and getting no answer. No Flynn, no Noah, nothing. Tipping his head back with a groan, he debated calling the whole thing off and texting Ivy to let her know it was no fucking use trying to track their buddy down. If he wasn’t filled with a sick sense of nausea every time he thought about the cuts and bruises littering Flynn’s face the last time he’d saw him, he’d have already made some comment to Ivy about how he’d be making Moone see fucking stars the next time he lay eyes on him.

Digging his knuckles into the corner of his eyes in frustration, he turned to go back down the steps, only to be met with a loud pop as a pink bubble exploded in his face before disappearing back into the mouth of a disgruntled looking redhead.

“Who are you?” she asked him, eyeing him warily.

“Wardo. Who are you?” he replied.

Her eyes narrowed as she flicked her hair over her shoulder, apparently not deigning to answer him. Annoyance prickled underneath his skin when he realised that the little ginger brat in her pink two-piece gym gear was appraising him. He, Wardo Martinelli, was being scrutinised by all five-foot-fuck-all of… of Workout Barbie.

“Look, where the fuck does this Noah guy live? Callahan? Caleary? I don’t really give a shit, but I’m looking for my friend. Flynn. You know him? This tall, wears more denim than a Full House character, maybe he robbed you one time.”

The redhead’s eyes flicked up to his and she tilted her head to the side.

“You know Flynn?” she asked.

Now that was promising.

“Do you know Flynn?” he challenged her. 

“Maybe,” she replied, airily, with the air of someone who had a desire to learn how to fucking fly if she didn’t stop dancing around his questions. 

“Oh my fucking… Can you quit the bullshit, Pippi Longstocking? I want to know if my friend’s alright and the last thing I heard was that he was living with your boyfriend,” Wardo snapped, making the logical assumption that Anne fucking Shirley here was Noah’s girlfriend. Dickhead recognises dickhead and all that.

Apparently, he was barking up the wrong tree as the girl immediately wrinkled her nose and popped her bubblegum again.

“Gross,” she muttered, shouldering past him and walking up the steps to her door. He had half a mind to follow her before realising how that would look. As worried as he was about Flynn, he didn’t think that breaking and entering and intimidating the girl, pipsqueak that she was, would do him any favours in this situation.

“Did you give him the bruises?” she asked him suddenly.

Wardo froze, staring up at her. She had a few inches on him now that she was standing above him on the steps.

“Bruises? He got beat up again?”

She lifted her shoulder in a shrug. “You tell me. You haven’t said it wasn’t you.”

“Of course I didn’t fucking give him any bruises. He’s. My. Friend,” he enunciated. She didn’t quite seem to be getting it. He’d have been impressed by her obnoxiousness if he wasn’t the one on the receiving end of it. 

Eventually, after another long pause, the redhead sighed. Not without a dramatic eye roll, the one that Wardo had thought he had originated.

“Look, he told me he’ll be home soon. You can wait out here for him. But…” At this, she pointed her set of keys at him, a number of gaudy keyrings jangling against each other as she jabbed them in his direction. “If you look at him the wrong way, I will drop my toaster on you.”

Mildly impressed but opting for horrified instead, Wardo reared his head back.

“You’re insane,” he told her.

“And you’re too tall. Are you even allowed on rollercoasters?” she clipped neatly back at him before slipping inside the building and closing the door on him.

Dealing with the aftermath of that, Wardo had no choice but to stand outside the building in the nippy February cold, wondering if he’d just been outsmarted by a Polly Pocket, when he spotted a lone figure approaching from the end of the street. The man’s hood was up, but there was no denying it was Flynn. Even without the familiar denim jacket, Wardo recognised his gait, his height, everything about the man he’d been searching the city high and low for since he’d disappeared.

Something like relief mixed with trepidation swelled in his chest and he stood up straight from where he’d been slumped against the wall. As soon as Flynn approached him, Wardo’s gaze trailed over him for any injuries. Even with Flynn’s hood up, he could still see a darkening against his skin. Fresh bruises. His own fists clenched voluntarily.

“Where the fuck have you been?” he asked, voice sounding odd and watery as he choked out the words and fought against the urge to immediately crush the other man against his chest.

“Attitude! Watch it,” a voice called from up above. Wardo tipped his head up to see the girl from before sticking her head out the window. Not just her head. In her hands, she held onto a toaster, as if she was about to drop it on his head like an anvil - Looney Tunes style.

“Holy shit, can you call off your attack chihuahua?” he asked, fixing Flynn with a wide-eyed look. Where the fuck had he met these psychos?

[talonabraxas]

Solstice-Buffet of Andromedean+Blueray Sirius+Pleiadian Emerald Sun LightCodes

☀️On Solstice, from the Earth's perspective, the Sun-Energy of Life Force and Transformation appears to Stand Still for about 3 days before reversing its direction-A Sacred Pause in the Time Space Continuum when veils thin allowing Light Portals to beam Cosmic downloads into the Crystalline Gridlines via The Frequency Holders and Light Warriors. It was shown to me (via Thoth and Anubis) that The New Moon in Gemini/ 18th June provided great assistance to this process by activating the Earth Altars (-node points of the Crystalline grid responsible for receiving and disbursing downloads) in preparation for these Cosmic Downloads.

🔥The Cosmic Downloads to the lead up to this Solstice have been a Buffet of primarily The Aquamarine (via Andromedea Gateway) LightCodes for The Age of Horus which are upheld by the New Earth Diamond /Platinum -Gold Light Codes of The Age of Ma’aT , BlueRay Sirian Codes( Builder Codes) and The Emerald Sun Codes of Pleiades (Foundational Codes) carried via primarily via The Dragon and Lion/ Feline Energies.

✨Transformation is the buzzword for this Solstice as we weave mega endings into Rebirth into the Next higher octave of Soul Growth and Expansion, each weave building on the Foundations of the Souls Learnings from The Past. Some Karmic cycles are reaching a conclusion, while some are being repeated where lessons remain unlearned.

👑This Solstice coincides with Venus/ Inanna reaching the Crown Chakra on June 21 where She will be Coronated as Queen of Heaven and Earth (with Mars, Venus n Moon all in Leo) -The Culmination of The Second Synodic Cycle of Venus as the Capricorn Metagoddess which began in Jan 2022. As the Capricorn Metagoddess , Venus / Inanna imbued us with the Qualities of The Wise Woman / Record Keeper to lay the Foundations of The Divine Principle Aspect which further supports/births The New Age/ Earth/Horus. This Journey has reached its culmination Now ( venus will remain at Crown Chakra for the next one month) and the New Synodic Cycle of Venus Begins in August 2023 as the Leo Metagoddess ie Energies of Sekhmet- The Spiritual Light Warrior of Courage and Compassion.

⚔️As mentioned before, this Solstice Gateway has a generous sprinkling of Aquamarine, BlueRay , Emerald LightCodes and Diamond Gold ie The Divine Feminine Sophia Aspect is Now well Anchored which allows The Divine masculine Energies to move into a greater functional position than before to uphold the Age of Horus/ Balance and Union. Ie The Blue Ray Lion/ Feline Dna activation via the Solar Plexus upgrades enables the Light Warriors to Now begin the task of translating the Foundational Blueprint (brought in via the Capricorn Metagoddess Archetype/ Emerald Sun/ Pleiadian Codes )into actual Building Blocks. The Sirian and Andromedean FelineDna upholds the Blueprint while the Lion Dna is associated with the grunt work of the Actual Building Process. And it is This process which is supported by Venus / Inanna in her third Synodic Cycle as The Leo Metagoddess/ Sekhmet- Solar Plexus Powered Courageous Action guided by The Heart Centered in Compassion and Grace!!

🔥🌀And since we are Talking of the New Age Construction based on Balance and Union, The Solar Plexus/Sekhmet upgrades come in conjunction with Ptah/ Throat upgrades- ie Intention matched with Action For manifestation and CoCreation of The New Age of Horus upheld by the Principles of Maat. EnLight ,In Grace, InJoy Be The Change You Want To See

🔱🌹✨ Sa Kei Na Isis, Ascended Master

[nyappytown]

Susano'o Theory Bones:

First: What lead me to look into Susanoo in the first place was a mention of Kushihime in Clash! Oh Ye gods of Calamity. Upon looking into her I had to of course, look into her husband. And immediately he reminded me of Yato’s behavior.

Second: While Yato mentions that Yukine is scared of the dark, Yukine mentions that same chapter how Yato hates storms. Since the beginning of my looking into the theory it has always made sense that he would despise his own nature.

Fourth: The reoccurring motif of storms through the series while we still have no sign of the storm god.

“I wonder if Yato has another name too… I’ll go ask Mayu about Yato after I stop by the team room…”

Now onto a very rough comparison of folk lore!

Susano'o is a key figure and works as a foil to Amaterasu through in many points of the mythology, many of the events of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki cannot exist without him, yet, he is no where in Noragami as it stands. But as I will list below, we still see some of those stories interpreted... but with Yato in place of Susano'o-no-Mikoto.

Susano'o was born of Izanagi’s nose in the Kojiki. Yato is constantly shown with a runny nose.

He was sent to Ne no Kuni by Izanagi after his birth because he wailed to be with his mother.

Yato was sent to Yomi after wailing to be reunited with Hiyori and Yukine.

(Ne no Kuni translates to “land of roots” but it has been associated with the underworld in just about everything I have read.) fun fact! We have seen Yato demonstrate he may have some sort of control over Ayakashi.

The heaven arc is honestly where the most was shoved in our faces. Susano'o is the god who slew Yamata no Orochi and retrieved Kusanagi from its belly.

In the heaven arc Yato is who takes down Take’s dragon.

The trial by pledge is known as “ukei” which is the same ritual that was performed by Susano'o and Amaterasu to determine his innocence. Each party took an item from the other and was chewed on them to produce children. The party to produce daughters would be seen in the right and the party to produce sons, wrong.

Susano'o was declared in the right, and upon winning was so overwhelmed with joy he proceeded to make a mess of Amaterasu’s weaving hall and flayed her horses. (Normal person behavior, I know.) And that is, in one of the accounts, when he was banished!

Those primarily in order they appear in Noragami and not the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki but hopefully it is enough to express why I am so in love with this theory! There are also other more humorous moments and little call outs which I adore.

At the beginning of the series, in chapter one, Yato makes mention of how stormy it is, and then sneezes, which can indicate someone is talking about you.

At the divine party Yamata no Orochi gets mentioned, directly across from that, and paneled to the same size, we see a “gloomy” Yato drinking by himself.

In chapter 83, we see Take with his perm and watch Kofuku break the rafters of Izumo Shrine down on him in a way that is very similar to how Ookuninushi and Suseribime managed to hold of Susano'o to get out of the underworld. This may in fact be a call out to this story. This is also potentially quite punny, as one of Susano'o-no-Mikoto's titles is Takehaya-Susano'o-no-Mikoto.

While it is Take in the scene, we see Coo phone, and black cats which are both associated with Yato through the series. But of course, black cats could also just be bad luck. (Poor kitties)

I adore that Ookuninushi is in this shot too. It’s just too perfect.

On the note of the above story!

In this tale, Ookuninushi received scarves from Suseribime to protect him from the trials Susanoo set him on. At the end of the tale, he receives a sword, as well as a bow and arrows from Susano'o.

And what is Rekki’s vessel form?

Exactly that-

I would like to end, with the manifold fence.

“Ah, a manifold fence.”

Bonus:

I FORGOT MY FAVORITE

For shame.

I need to add this because I can’t stop thinking about it. “In other words, you’re the invisible hand of nature.” Also, the pesti-germ is a reference to pestilence. Which Susano’o is associated with via Gozu Tenno. While Father, in this case, is associated with the Capyper.

This has been my first attempt to back up a Twitter thread! Thank you for bearing with me as I know these are probably strange in bullet point format on Tumblr. The other two are a bit more complicated, so I will get to those at a different time.