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the urge to creat a 20 min video essay about how season 7 of the Dragon Prince was great actually and a really fitting ending to arc 2 regardless if there will be a arc 3 or not

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YOU DON'T UNESRATND-

THE ARCHDRAGONS DIED BECAUSE THEY'RE PURPOSE WAS FULFILLED!!!

They were meant to protect Xadia! To be its guardians!

3 thousand years ago, they came to power and ruled the magical lands. They stopped dark mages from corrupting their sacred land.

3 centuries ago, they trapped Aaravos in his prison. After that, the dragons became less active, more dormant.

When they died- They died having fulfilled their duty.

They killed the Fallen One. They didn't want to die. And maybe... They didnt need to. They could've left. They could've taken everyone away from Lux Aurea.

But they didn't. Because if they hadn't intervened. Callum, Rayla, and Ezran would have gone through with their plans. If they had simply fled the city. Callum, Rayla, and Ezran would still have that buzz under their skin, that feeling of knowing what they could've done to save ebveryone.

They died. Because if they hadn't. Then Callum, Rayla, and Ezran, would have accepted and become the worst parts of themselves.

Callum would have fully embraced dark magic. Going against his ideals of becoming a human primal mage. Going against natural magic.

Rayla would have killed someone. She would have thrown away her silent oath of life. Going against her values for life itself.

Ezran would have hurt Aaravos, physically hurt him. He would have become exactly what he had tried to prevent. He would have used violence to achieve peace.

The archdragons knew Aaravos would return. But they also knew that these heroes would stop him. But to do that. They couldn't let them become the worst versions of themselves.

So they sacrificed themselves. For a better chance at life. A better chance for next time.

They knew this wasn't the end. But they gave them a chance to let it be a new beginning.

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Feel free to share! Fight for arc 3!

#ContinueTheSaga #GiveUsTheSaga #GreenlightArc3

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Check it out!

The Fall of Sol Regem

Of all of the archdragons, Sol Regem is my favorite. He is the first dragon you see in the show, a gorgeous golden spectacle who we learn later has quite the personality. Outside of his personality, his history with Aaravos and Xadia is fascinating and rich with nuance. So I want to take a look into Sol Regem’s history and how it influenced the current way of the world per Aaravos’ design.

My next analysis will likely be on our favorite cinnamon roll Earthblood elf Terry! I want to explore why he was able to see the map even after everything he has been through. I am with family right now so I do not know when I will be posting it. In the meantime, enjoy some Sol Regem love!

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OH MY ARCHDRAGONS-

I JUST REALIZED WHY AARAVOS TOLD EZRAN ABOUT THE NOVABLADE!!!

He knew what was going to happen! He knew Ezran's morals would cause him to use the novablade.

But he told Ez exactly what would happen if he used the novabalde. Ezran just never realized.

In the story, he tells him about how, when Shirua bit Laurellion, the supernova blast killed Shirua as well. And since the novablade was made from one of her fangs, and is considred a 'bite' of an archdragon. Then the consequences would possibly be the same.

Aaravos WANTED Ezran to use the novablade!

That's why he wanted Akiyu killed (that, and y'know so she couldnt make another prison.)

That's also why he didn't care if Callum used dark magic, because essentially, he was in control. That's why, when it was revealed that Runaan would kill him, he had to count on the fact that Ezran would stabby stab him with the novablade.

And i KNOW someone is going. "bUt tHe oRpHaN qUeEn uSeD iT bEfOrE!"

The thing is, it's never explicitly mentioned that the novablade was used on Aaravos. We know The Jailer and Akiyu worked to create the pearl prison. But we also know that (before Akiyu died) Callum had planned to trap Aaravos WITHOUT using the novablade.

So now, back to the original statement. Aaravos wanted Ez to use the novablade. But why?

Because he knew it would destroy everyone.

When a startouch elf dies, they cause a massive explosion. Aaravos knew what the outcome would be. He had a foolproof plan.

There was no pearl prison to capture him in.

If Callum used dark magic, he would simply gain control over him.

Even if Runaan or Rayla killed him, it wouldn't matter.

Because as soon as Ezran would drive the blade into his body, everyone in Lux Aurea would perish in an explosion of blinding light.

He was planning to eliminate all of them. He knew he wouldn't leave Lux Aurea alive, but his stars would realign, and he would return in 7 years. But the Dragang? they wouldn't.

But then the Archdragons swooped in, and took the explosion instead, leaving the heroes to prepare for Aaravos' return.

So uh- yeah.

Thanks for coming to my BAIT-Talk.

this as probably very confusing, but bottom line is; Aaravos delibirately told Ez about the novablade, because he WANTED Ez to stab him. Cuz then he would just return in like 7 years. But the Dragang would all be *ded*

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#greatest thing I’ve ever seen

My Dragon Prince Boards season 7, episode 705, part 2: The Moonberry Surprise.

It's true, the Moonberry Surprise moment, it is my fault

I hope you can forgive me for my sins. Hahahaha.

Ok, let's talk about this little sequence. But first, some... context?

Ok, so, Dragon Prince was my first job as Storyboard Artist, before coming to DPR I was working as a Storyboard Revisionist in Lego NinjaGo Crystalized. So I applied to Dragon Prince with not hopes that they will hire me, and when the offered my the job I was in awe.

So basically, I arrived to work in season 4 as a Junior Storyboard Artist. They gave me little sequences during season 4 (I was mostly helping my unit director with revisions) they gave me more during season 5 and 6, working on my strengths, emotional moments, long talking sequences and some combat. You know what was not there? comedy, because it was not one of the things I knew well how to do. But after a year and a half working in the show, I was seasoned enough to be a proper Storyboard Artist, not a rookie anymore. So they finally assigned me a comedy sequence.

I was terrified. Today after years in the industry, I can say that I am not scared of comedy anymore. But when I read the script and I realized that they were expecting a big comedy moment from me , I knew I was in trouble. But as they say, "you fake it until you make it" I took a deep breath and smile to my unit director like "Of course I can do this!"

But ok, lets talk about the sequence. We start nice, with the moon fam enjoying some time together. Was an opportunity to work with Runaan and Ethari, and that is always cool! I love how Ethari is just happy of everyone being there, and Runaan just wants to kill Callum (in an affectionate way, like he is just a protective dad, you know, a no nonsense dude)

So yeah, they talk a little and Rayla handles Callum a slice of Moonberry Surprise. Is like this almost mythical dessert that is said tastes like nothing else in all Xadia. And Callum is so excited to try it!

So, the script did not call for anything you saw in that sequence. The script instructed to reveal the Moonberry Surprise like something out of this world, and then have Callum almost having an epiphany when he tries it. My first idea was to have Calum almost levitating on his seat while eating it, while the rest of the moon fam looked at them in confusion. But during the launch of the episode (this is the stage where directors and in the case of DPR writers, tell SB artist what they want for every sequence we will board, we pitch ideas, and so on) was more clear to me that they were expecting something more of an "out of this world experience". Like the "I love books" moment that Callum had on season 5, episode 2, but on steroids.

So I was ok, lets make it as trippy as possible. So we have this fast zoom in into Callums face, that lead us into this "dimension of flavor" he is being transported to.

And he opens his eyes and he is floating in this space of color and flavor, his spirit being lifted by this experience.

He is experiencing all this flavors, eating this huge blue berries (this was my Unit director idea, Thanks Katherine!!), when something catches his eye. A figure, looking to him from the above, almost like a god.

And Callums looks up, revealing... this:

So, I have a really particular sense of humor (not unique, because I feel a lot of people share it, particular because really specific things make me laugh a lot). I was born late 80's grew up on the 90's with all the weird cartoons and anime of that time. For me adding muscular arms to things is the best joke ever.

This is peak humor to me:

So I was like, what if, Callum does the Titanic spinning thing, with a muscular slice of pie? So I did that... And I was SURE they will reject it.

So I finished my roughs, and I sent them to my Unit Director. She was "this is so stupid" (in the best way) so, she added some placeholder music, and send it for review from the directors, while both of us were expecting to have it rejected.

A couple of days after, our Storyboards Supervisor was like "WHO DID THE MOONBERRY SURPRISE SEQUENCE??" And I was like "me?", and he was like "Aaron LOVED IT!" and I was like "?????" so, yeah, was approved.

So yeah, that is my legacy, I guess. I am Runaan in this shot:

So well, those are all my sequences in episode 705.

Sorry again for being responsible for the birth of that thing. But that is my son now, and I kinda love him, even if he looks like that....

Next post will be my last! So yeah, stay tunned for my last post about my boards in The Dragon Prince, episode 708!

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since we’re NUMBER ONE on trending, now is the time to tell people to WATCH THE DRAGON PRINCE ON NETFLIX!!!

here’s some of the things that make it awsome

Functionally: it’s like if avatar the last airbender met dungeons and dragons, and they had a VERY GAY child

The story is about many things, such as the cycle of violence, generational trauma, siblings/families, and much more

the animation is a super fun mix of 2D and 3D- not like spiderverse but cool nonetheless

the LGBTQ representation is AMAZING. there are f/f, m/m, and f/m couples, most of which are interracial! There are also MULTIPLE trans characters! if you like fantasy but want to see something more progressive, The Dragon Prince is for you! If you like stories with complex lore and worldbuilding, The Dragon Prince is for you! And if you like supporting creatives behind shows like these, you can stream The Dragon Prince on Netflix RIGHT NOW!!! Plus, a new season JUST came out!

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Expect a new analysis in the next two days! This time, I’ll be theorizing about what we could see in arc 3 of The Dragon Prince.

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Hello!

Hello! I finally got a tumblr for TDP, I know long time coming. I wanted to join a place where I could share my TDP analysis essays without something like Twitter's word limit getting in the way. Be sure to check out @tdpanalysis which is where I will be uploading all of my essays.