Author: jernahblunt
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Ryuji Sakamoto: Hoist the Flag and Wreak Havoc
Guys! Help! Persona 5 has consumed my life again! Send a rescue team! I had wanted to talk about the two new Royal characters the next time I discussed Persona 5. Unfortunately, there are two problems with that. One: they only play a small role in the game for the majority of the game, with…
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On Writing Prophecies in Fiction
One of the most common tropes in fantasy storytelling, as well as fictional storytelling in general, is the prophecy. It’s a useful tool; with it, you can foreshadow the events to come, more easily spur your characters into motion, and create some easy drama. How do the characters interpret the prophecy? How do they react…
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Devils Part 8: Gelugon, the Ice Devil (Best of the Bestiary)
Bet you didn’t expect to see the words ‘ice’ and ‘devil’ right next to each other! Ice Devils often dwell on the cold layers of the Nine Hells, those being Stygia and Cania. They serve as the commanders of the infernal armies, though they are hardly generous. For their pleasure or to vent their frustrations,…
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The Potential Death of Movie Theaters
Fun fact: I worked at a movie theater when I first started blogging! So this topic is tied to some personal memories of mine! I’ve seen a lot of things in movies die and change in my time. I was just young enough to see the end of the VHS era. I had front row…
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Returning to a Masterpiece
A few months ago now, I reviewed the original Fullmetal Alchemist series. While I did have praise for the presentation department and the early episodes, I can’t say I particularly enjoyed revisiting it. I tore it apart for the complete collapse of the writing in the ladder half of the series. It was a huge…
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