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Evergreen, a rather welcoming name. Perfect for a land full of calm, peace and beauty. Evergreen in this case is the name of a vast kingdom. This kingdom is an incredibly complicated but majestic land and its people as well. Now sit back, relax and enjoy as I tell you about Evergreen.
First of all, where did Evergreen come from? Well the most early evidence of anyone living here was over 8000 years ago though if you truly think about it it could be as far back as 50 000 years. You see, the oldest trace of civilization in the kingdom is a large ancient hotel in the center of Heatherlea. No other building outdated this and that record is still held up to this day. The actual date of foundation of the kingdom is completely unknown and absolutely no one can tell when it could ever be because of the incredibly vague amount of information on anything before the recorded history of Evergreen. Though not everyone is so clueless, one person may know the answer on the timeline and that is The One Hundred.
You may be asking who this One Hundred person is. He is the oldest person in Evergreen and supposedly some sort of God. Very little is known about him but all that is known is whoever this person is, they are the most powerful in the kingdom.
Now I think you’ve heard enough about the kingdom itself and the basics on it now why don’t we get to work on actually unraveling this massive mystery. But with so many things to explain, how can this ever have an order? Well that’s very easy to do, this is a catalog of everything to know on the topic of Evergreen. Let’s begin.
Cities of Evergreen
Evergreen is the main city of the kingdom, it is used as a capital as well as the largest megalopolis of the city. Though in Scriptorium, the language of Evergreen, they don’t have terms for city, megalopolis or metropolis. So to them everything is a settlement, village or town. In this kingdom the size of a village does not matter only its population and Evergreen having over 1 000 000 people living in it, it’s considered the largest village in the kingdom. Which is quite a fitting label for the capital of such a large kingdom. Though not only Heatherlea contains an important building. Evergreen has the Main Hall and Steffy’s Mansion, both constructions are very important because they contain Aletine. Aletine is a rare gem that will be explained later on but for now all you need to know on Aletine is that it is very rare and very precious. The buildings each have an arch constructed fully of this material.
The whispers of Evergreen
Not everyone in Evergreen is happy with what they know about the kingdom. Certain things are very secretive and though on the outside it seems like a perfect place it is shrouded in mystery and entangled in a web of unknown like a huge tapestry of mystery. The people of the villages are mostly happy with how everything is going except for one thing. They want to know more about the village’s origin. You see, Steffy, The One Hundred, Heathotel and Aletinian do not want too much information to escape into the public’s hands. A disquiet hums beneath the seemingly idyllic surface of Evergreen. Whispers flit through bustling marketplaces, hinting at an enigmatic past shrouded in secrecy. Kept under lock and key by Steffy and the other main powers of Evergreen, the population never ceases to speculate what they could be hiding. Is it a secret civilization before us? Or could it be that Aletine is the secret to the lost time? No matter what the citizens say not one word has been spoken by anyone in control. And there is a good reason behind all of that which will be explained later on.
Architecture and style of Evergreen and it’s settlements
A warped image of Evergreen is fabricated when you dig deeper than what’s on the idyllic surface of Evergreen. But the kingdom is still a majestic land. Its architecture is primarily biomimicry as the villagers are very connected to their surroundings and the flora that they share the world with. The respect for nature in Evergreen is reflected everywhere, in the architecture, in the culture, celebrations and many more subtle depictions. The style that the land has adopted over the millenia is a very calming one, they believe in living life to its fullest so the architects try to make things as pleasant to live in as possible in almost every way possible. You will never find any hostile architecture in the city as its capital status means that it must show a good example for the other settlements to follow. However, the pervasive calmness of Evergreen's architecture raises questions. Could this serene aesthetic be a deliberate ploy? Is biomimicry a way to mask the secrets hidden beneath the tranquil surface? The One Hundred, with their knowledge of the lost civilization and the interdimensional threat, may have a vested interest in maintaining this facade of idyllic peace. Steffy, with his atmosphirec gem of unknown origin, might also find solace in the calming influence of these biomimicry structures. No one can know for sure but until more is learned why not enjoy centuries of perfected design and let the peacefulness wash over you as you stroll through the markets and quiet neighborhoods of the town.
The rest of the settlements
Evergreen does not have that many large towns, only about 4 main ones, Evergreen, Azalea, Heatherlea and Islafield. Those main towns are surrounded by much smaller ones but the main focus is on the four towns above.
Islafield
Islafield is, as the name suggests, mostly for farming hence the ‘field” in its name. The town is near a lake also named Isla The lake is used for fishing as well as a way to water the crops of the town. This majestic town is the main source of nourishment for the entire kingdom with 60% of its land consisting of fields and crops. The kingdom contains 5.6 million inhabitants which is a vast amount of mouths to feed and according to the way Steffy wants to run the kingdom, everyone should have the same chance with life per se he just doesn’t want anyone to starve or die before their time that is the primary reason why he allowed Islafield to become such a large producer of food. He would usually want people to get their produce from the same town in which they live in though since he has 5.6 million people to feed he made the exception that Islafield can export its harvest to the other towns. Other than the beautiful fields of flowers and crops Islafield doesn’t really hold much interest in the eye of the population of Evergreen. Though it is considered the most naturally beautiful town in the kingdom, its beauty does not help it much with population, it has been on a decline ever since the vault of Aletine became public knowledge. Perhaps the Aletinians, a secretive cult entrusted with crafting tools made of Aletine, might hold knowledge about this strange and sudden decline. Despite the dwindling population, Islafield remains a vital part of Evergreen. However, its idyllic facade now masks a layer of intrigue, begging the question: is Islafield truly just a farming town, or is it a cornerstone in a larger, undisclosed operation of the Aletinians?
Heatherlea, a town of beauty and intrigue
Heatherlea, nestled in Evergreen's north, throbs with a unique energy.This bustling town transforms into the kingdom's prime tourist destination during warmer months, welcoming an influx of 700,000 visitors. The undeniable allure? The enigmatic Ancient Hotel, an 8000-year-old structure, the oldest human-made wonder in Evergreen. However, Heatherlea's charm extends beyond the Ancient Hotel.,underneath the ancient hotel hides a vault. The most secure place in the entire kingdom. Inside of that vault is a supply of Aletine. Since Aletine is only found in that singular spot underneath the hotel a vault was built around the mine to keep everyone out of there given how precious Aletine is.Other than its main attractions, its marketplace features the kingdom's tallest stand, showcasing the rare blue and orange Heatherberry. Yet, the exclusivity of these berries in Heatherlea raises questions. Found primarily in the south, their presence here seems curiously deliberate. Is it simply a marketing ploy, or could it be part of a larger scheme? Heatherlea's vibrancy and tourist appeal are undeniable, but a disquieting question lingers: is it a genuine haven, or a meticulously crafted facade designed to distract from the secrets buried beneath the surface?
Azalea, a town shrouded in floral mystery
Azalea is known for one reason, if you look closely at its name you will notice that it contains the name of a flower. Azalea is named after the rhododendron by the same name, Azalea. This specific flower only grows in the town for unknown reasons and once again the reason for the flower's appearance in this one part of the kingdom is gatekeeped by the main powers The One Hundred, Steffy with his atmosphirec gem, and the Aletinians, each with their vested interests in the mysteries of Evergreen, all seem particularly invested in keeping the reason for the Azalea's exclusivity under wraps. Intriguingly, Azalea attracts a disproportionate number of Aletine sellers, who use the flower's beauty to showcase their wares. Why this specific town, rather than a more prominent location? Could there be a connection between the Azalea's unique properties and the Aletine gem? The motives of the sellers remain shrouded in secrecy, adding another layer to the mysteries swirling around Azalea and deepen the mystery of Evergreen.
Shadows in Evergreen: Unveiling the Kingdom's Cults
Evergreen's power structure extends beyond the readily apparent figures like Steffy and The One Hundred. Shrouded in secrecy, a network of cults weaves its influence through the kingdom. While some, like the Aletinians, maintain a relatively benign presence, crafting tools from the enigmatic Aletine, others operate with a more veiled agenda. The Heathotels, shrouded in mystery themselves, stand out for their potential hostility. Their enigmatic purpose and unknown connection to the Aletinians, an exclusive society rumored to possess knowledge on the craftsmanship of Aletine weapons, fuel speculation about their true motives. Do they cover the Aletine's power for their own gain, or are they safeguarding Evergreen from a yet-unknown threat? The secrecy surrounding these cults casts a long shadow, leaving the question unanswered: are they guardians or hidden dangers lurking within the kingdom's idyllic facade? The Heathotels: Enigmatic guardians of the ancient stone The heathotels are a mostly harmless cult. They are in charge of the protection of the Ancient Hotel and are the only ones who have full access to the vault containing all the Aletine. They seem to worship the hotel itself and treat Aletine adorned objects with the same respect as they would do to Steffy himself. They are highly secretive with the reasons on why they respect the precious stone so much and what connection they seem to have with the ancient hotel. While the other power players, like The One Hundred and Steffy himself, strive to keep the Heathotels' activities shrouded, their efforts only heighten the intrigue. This raises the question, if the Heathotels are truly a benign force, why such a concerted effort to conceal their practices? The Heathotels' enigmatic presence throws a long shadow, leaving the question unanswered: are they protectors of the Aletine and the Ancient Hotel, or are they guardians of a far deeper secret? The Aletinians: Sworn Crafters of Aletine Wonders Among Evergreen's enigmatic factions, the Aletinians occupy a distinct position. Eschewing the rigid structure of traditional cults, they follow a oath instead of a set of rules.The specifics of this oath remain a closely guarded secret, fueling endless whispers and speculation. The Aletinians, as their name suggests, possess a unique bond with Aletine. Interestingly they do not worship the Aletine but instead they treat it with reverence, viewing it less as an object and more as a potent material.The true purpose of the Aletinians is to forge everything that is created out of Aletine. They are hand picked, allegedly to safeguard the kingdom's precious Aletine supply, to ensure the safety of the kingdom’s supply of this majestic gem they can only be of a certain sanity. Once again the villagers have their own theories, whispers abound about an Aletine-infused substance used in the selection process, a method to ensure only the "worthy" wield the gem's power.Though to be granted the incredible privilege of handling Aletine directly is very prestigious as only 30 people have the privilege of handling the precious Aletine. But many things are still unclear with them as well. Why do these artisans operate outside the Ancient Hotel, traveling all the way to Azalea to practice their craft? And why, despite their seemingly benign nature, does Steffy strive to keep them hidden from the public eye? The Aletinians remain a captivating enigma, their purpose and connection to Azalea hinting at a deeper role within Evergreen's veiled secrets. The Nevergreen: Shadows Reaching for Forbidden Power In stark contrast to the Aletinians, who utilize Aletine for crafting, stands the enigmatic Nevergreen cult. Driven by a sinister agenda, they seek to weaponize the gem's power, a truth known only to Steffy and The One Hundred. Whispers abound of their attempts to breach the Aletine mine's containment, a reckless act that some speculate triggered a deadly conflict, the War Of Gods, shrouded in secrecy. Steffy himself, it seems, remains unaware of the Nevergreen's potential role in this ancient war. He and The One Hundred instead attribute it to a nebulous embodiment of darkness. The Nevergreen also strive to make the deepest secrets of Evergreen public knowledge. They are the reason why the Aletine vault became known to the villagers of Evergreen. The One Hundred and Steffy tried to cover it up by saying that the villagers deserved to know the truth of where the Aletine came from. But in reality it was an elaborate plan birthed by the leader of the Nevergreen. The identity of the Nevergreen's leader is a captivating mystery. Villagers whisper of a connection to Steffy's ancient enemy, this enigmatic embodiment of darkness. They are also rumored to have connections to the mysterious interdimensional threat looming over the kingdom, a danger only The One Hundred seems fully aware of. This raises the question, if The One Hundred knows everything about Evergreen, why do they still remain passive? Are they truly guardians, or are they somehow entangled within the complex web woven by the Nevergreen?
Gleams of Forbidden light and beauty Aletine, gem of untold power Aletine, a captivating gem shrouded in mystery, sits at the heart of Evergreen's enigmatic power structure. Its existence fuels whispers, speculation, and a fierce struggle for control amongst the kingdom's secretive factions. Here, we delve into the mystery concerning this precious stone. First of all, what are the origins of Aletine? Evergreen's bustling streets are rife with speculation regarding Aletine's origins. Villagers, known for their colorful theories, theorize that it is a form of interdimensional material, arrived here at the mysterious cataclysmic event that destroyed everything. Rumors abound of a ripped veil between dimensions, spewing Aletine into Evergreen while leaving devastation in its wake. While most of these village tales are dismissed as mere flights of fancy, the recent revelation of the Aletine vault beneath the Ancient Hotel has given some credence to the notion of an extraordinary origin. However, the truth remains shrouded in secrecy. Only Steffy and the other powerful factions possess any concrete knowledge about Aletine's arrival in Evergreen. Unveiling Aletine: Myth and Reality Clash The truth behind Aletine shatters some village myths while confirming others. While not interdimensional as some theorized, the gem undeniably originates from beyond Evergreen's reality. Its arrival coincided with the cataclysmic event that reshaped the kingdom, a truth only The One Hundred truly understands. This revelation validates a part of the villagers' extravagant theories, a devastating event did occur. However, it disproves the notion of a dimensional tear bringing Aletine here.The gem's origins remain shrouded in secrecy, fueling speculation about the civilization it hailed from. Unveiling the Secrets of Aletine Aletine is the most precious and most protected thing in all of the kingdom. The amount of secrecy surrounding Aletine is almost enough to rival the secrecy surrounding The One Hundred. With so much secrecy surrounding the gem you might be wondering why it is such a big secret. Well as explained before Aletine is hidden under the ancient hotel, the oldest building in Evergreen. Located beneath the ancient hotel, the oldest structure in the kingdom, Aletine predates all other known resources. The exact date of its arrival remains locked away in the archives of The One Hundred, who possess the sole understanding of its properties. Historically, they reveal information only in dire circumstances to safeguard the kingdom. Steffy's mansion and the main hall boast massive Aletine arches, a testament to the gem's power: repelling dark energy and matter. Steffy had the arch built in his mansion after the battle with The Embodiment of Darkness. The gem releases an aura around it stopping anything that contains darkness from passing through whatever it is built in. The shape of the arch is also a key detail to securing the room at the maximum. The arch shape lets the aura bounce off of it and spread to the rest of the mansion but in smaller quantities. Steffy and The One Hundred are the only two who possess this key information about Aletine. Aletine's potential extends beyond this defensive ability. Could it hold further, untapped properties? The possibility of weaponizing this powerful gem remains a question with potentially far-reaching consequences. Aletine’s connections Aletine is not only known to Steffy and The One Hundred. The public knows about this gem as well but so do all the cults in Evergreen. The Heathotels’s archives contain the largest collection of knowledge on Aletine other than what Steffy and The One Hundred know. A single, crucial truth about Aletine's connection to an interdimensional entity eludes even Steffy. Only The One Hundred and the enigmatic leader of the Heathotels are privy to this knowledge. Aletine is connected to some other worldly being. Since its roots can be traced to outside of Evergreen’s world, there must be some other civilisation that made contact with the gem before the Great End. Another thing to take into perspective is that Aletine is one of the oldest substances in the world. Its age could suggest a lost civilization predating the cataclysmic "Great End." Could this civilization have been the first to harness Aletine's power? The gem's connection to another world fuels this speculation. Aletine has undoubtedly passed through countless hands over millennia. Are the Aletinians, with their oath of secrecy, truly in control? Or is Steffy merely a pawn in a larger game? Perhaps a hidden organization, like a rogue faction within The One Hundred or a descendant of the lost civilization, manipulates events from the shadows. The question of who truly controls Aletine lies at the heart of Evergreen's mysteries. Aletine’s potentials Aletine reigns supreme as Evergreen's most potent gem, rivaled only by the enigmatic atmospheric gem. It has many magical properties,Its most celebrated property being the fact that it can repel dark energy and dark matter which came in handy during the War Of Gods. It can also be used for a multitude of different things. One of the most outstanding creations with Aletine is the arches in the Main hall and Steffy’s mansion. They are guarding the archives which contain precious and secretive documents on Evergreen as well as artifacts that have not been exposed to the public. With so many possible uses for Aletine only a select few are actually used. The Aletinians have been told only 6 times in the last century to forge weapons out of Aletine. With those orders coming straight from Steffy himself. With the looming interdimensional threat it is highly likely that a war will start in the next millennium. Who will be the 2 sides is still a mystery. Steffy is also worried about a rebellion, Aletine has caused unrest in the villages which have caused small riots and raids of the libraries and archives yet all of them end in failure. It is another very likely possibility that a civil war will start in the next few hundred years. The main powers may be aware of this and are preparing to defend themselves if this possibility becomes a reality. Yet, the question lingers: with Aletine's apparent defensive capabilities and no documented harm to Evergreen, why such secrecy? Are the powers hiding something more sinister? Could they be preparing for a threat far greater than a civil war, a threat hinted at by the whispers of an interdimensional entity connected to Aletine? Lempty, a gem of mysterious beauty Lempty gems, with their captivating light blue hue and characteristically rough, quadrilateral edges, are a ubiquitous presence in Evergreen. Lempty is not much of a very interesting gem. It is mostly used for decorative purposes and not very much in weapon smithing.Though it has a lack of properties, It has very famous use, Steffy himself has a 5000 year old Lempty encrusted egg. It is originally made out of the bedrock of Evergreen, Eslud, with a few pieces of Lempty embedded in it’s surface. Even with such a useless facade with no redeeming qualities, it is still widely used in architecture especially in the northern villages to portray the cold and the snow that those villages usually experience. Lempty can be found in almost every mine in Evergreen, since it is very widespread it has a very small value. Compared to Aletine it is 7 000 000x less valuable. Since it is so cheap it can be found in almost every piece of jewelry and almost every building contains even a bit of Lempty. Rumors of Lempty's untapped potential for healing pique curiosity. Though currently as mere folklore, such mystery raises intriguing questions. Is Lempty truly just a decorative gem, or is there more to its story? Perhaps Steffy's undying devotion to the Lempty egg holds the key to unlocking its secrets. The parasitic presence of Lempty throughout Evergreen hints at a potential significance waiting to be discovered. Eslud, the foundation of Evergreen Eslud reigns supreme as the most common stone in Evergreen. It literally forms the foundation of the world, as the very mines themselves are carved from this versatile material. Eslud is used most commonly in construction since it can resist high temperatures and immense amounts of pressure. The only interesting property of Eslud is that no matter how much pressure is on it, it stays flexible allowing for buildings made out of it to withstand high winds and earth-shattering quakes. It is also the stone of choice when making heirlooms since it can withstand so much damage keeping the heirloom good as new for generations. The most famous example of this is the 3000 year old Eslud box that has been passed down as the Retule family heirloom. More than just a common stone, Eslud embodies the resilience and unwavering spirit that lies at the heart of Evergreen itself. Atmospheric gem, a power of nature The atmospheric gem is the true rarest gem in Evergreen as it is only found in one place, on the tip of Steffy’s magical staff. It has the power to control the atmosphere hence the name atmospheric gem, thanks to its power to control the atmosphere, Steffy chose this gem as his crystal of choice to harness its magical properties. Though Steffy never found this gem in nature since it is a mix between Aletine, Lempty and Celusi. The exact process of how the Atmospheric gem came into existence is still a closely guarded secret with only Steffy and The One Hundred knowing how the gem was fabricated. The exact origins of the Atmospheric Gem remain a closely guarded secret. While Steffy acknowledges the possibility of finding such a gem naturally in a faraway corner of the universe, he downplays the chances of it existing on Evergreen. It takes intense heat and pressure to let it form correctly and there were many failed attempts to create Atmopsheric with the failures themselves playing a crucial role in the final product. It is quite obvious what Atmospheric does, however, how it achieves this control remains a mystery. Steffy and The One Hundred keep the details shrouded in secrecy. This secrecy fuels speculation: what truly powers the gem, and what drove Steffy to dedicate over a century to crafting it for a seemingly limited ability to control the weather? Could there be a grander purpose behind its creation, a power yet to be revealed? Celusi, the geriatric gem of Tyrlosuh Celusi is one of the rarest gems in the kingdom rivaled only by Aletine. It can only be found in Heatherlea, usually near a patch of heatherberry; studies have shown that the heatherberry benefits from the light residue that emanates from the Celusi. The major families of Evergreen usually have a reserve of Celusi to pay the more hefty fines as well as create new heirlooms for each generation. Unlike the highly sought-after Aletine, Celusi possesses no outwardly magical properties, at least to the casual observer. Steffy and the other major powers seem largely uninterested in the gem. Yet, a single, magnificent purple Celusi, a rarity in its own right, resides with the Tyrlosuh family, one of Evergreen's wealthiest and most prominent lineages, containing almost 250 current living descendants and over 10 generations are currently in the lineage which means they’re are 140 year old people in the family. Botinelosi, is the oldest person in the family standing at 164 years old and is the first person to ever use Celusi in the art of crafting. He stumbled across it while mining in the outskirts of Heatherlea near the village where the family originated, affectionately also named Tyrlosuh. Steffy originally seized control of the mine where Botinelosi found it. The quick seizure of the mine raised suspicion on the properties of Celusi. Steffy eventually allowed Botinelosi to have full control over the mine. Rumors spread through the kingdom like a wildfire, Botinelosi's silence on the matter, coupled with the Tyrlosuh family's secrecy, fuels the rumors. What truth are they hiding? Could Celusi's beauty mask a more significant purpose, a power that rivals even Aletine's? Polompty, a concoction of nature Polompty, a breathtaking gem with an allure unlike any other, shimmers with the colors of Lempty, accented by veins of Eslud embedded deep within its interior. It also comes from the same location as Celusi, near the Tyrlosuh village. By taking its location into consideration it may lead you to believe that Polompty is simply an underdeveloped version of Celusi, which is what Botinelosi originally believed when first discovering it in the abandoned Reveras mine right near the Tyrlosuh mine. Polompty was originally put under extensive studies to discover more information on it, all the studies ended up coming with one answer: Polompty is a marvel of nature, a harmonious blend of 6 different stones and gems. Which explains the presence of Eslud in its core as well as the colors of Lempty. Since it has such a strange yet intriguing beauty it captivated crafters's curiosity which caused an influx of its use to fabricate jewelry. However when Lomi, daughter of Botinelosi, became head of the family the mine was closed off to the public and all sales of Polompty stopped causing shockwaves in the gem market, sparking the infamous Polompty rush. The Polompty rush, a desperate search After Lomi shut down the mine, the supply of Polompty slowly trickled to a stop. Lomi's aged father, Botinelosi, allowed his son Bisel to sell the remaining stones stored in the Tyrlosuh archives. With the Polompty market back on its feet, the family had satiated the market’s hunger. However, Lomi had a different vision for the family's future. She declared her son, Utigo, as her heir, bypassing Bisel's claim. Bisel sadly accepted to avoid being ostracized by the family ending the power struggle for the leadership of the Tyrlosuh lineage. The gem market, unable to sway Lomi, eventually turned its attention elsewhere. It wasn't long before the Retule family, sworn rivals of the Tyrlosuh family, discovered a small grove of Polompty near their Heatherberry fields. With the supply restored, markets everywhere flourished and the Polompty rush ended. This new source rekindled the market for three years, until this supply dwindled as well. Now, with both sources depleted and demand still high, a question lingers: Why did Lomi close the mine, causing economic turmoil? Does she possess knowledge of a hidden danger associated with Polompty, or is there a deeper secret to this extraordinary gem's origin? Families of Evergreen, cults in disguise Tyrlosuh family, from gemstone guardians to fallen shadows The Tyrlosuh family is the largest and wealthiest family in the entire history of the kingdom, they originate from Heatherlea and their family founder is Botinesoli and his loving wife Temorla Tyrlosuh who had 2 children, Lomi Tyrlosuh and Bisel Tyrlosuh. Bisel was originally the next heir for the head of the Tyrlosuh family but after Lomi took power as the first heir she decided to declare her son Ugito as the next heir. Bisel accepted his fate to never be head of the family to avoid being exiled by Lomi. With her decision she completely bypassed Bisel’s bloodline from the lineage, completely extinguishing any chance for any of his descendants to ever ascend to the title of head of family. Though this has never been done in the family, Lomi received backlash from both family members as well as the public as this was seen as an unforgivable act of treason to her own blood. With her destructive decision she removed over 30 descendants from having the last name Tyrlosuh. Bisel’s new family line, the Bisenoty, decided to declare a familial war against the Tyrlosuh. Sparking the Biserlosuh familial war. The Biserlosuh Familial war After Bisel declared a familial war against the Lomi, the population of Azalea and the, affectionately named, Tyrlosuh town, started to pick sides. At the time Bisel had the most support by the villagers considering Lomi was the cause of the Polompty rush. Which brought both fortune and misfortune, and had threatened to burn villager’s houses unless they followed her orders as their new leader, which sowed distrust between the populace. The war was not particularly disastrous since it was between 2 armies of around 400 people. Though the amount of lives lost caused an impact in the surrounding area and sent a shockwave in the gem trade market since the Tyrlosuh family were the largest exporters of stones and gems. Both families ended up losing a combined 86 members, 21 from the Bisenoty family leaving only 13 people left and the rest were from the Tyrlosuh family. This disaster would leave over 1300 civilians injured and over 700 dead, it also caused the partial destruction of the town of Tyrlosuh and the complete destruction of the Bisenoty town. Though not only the family’s town were left in ruin, entire neighborhoods of Azalea were utterly ravaged thanks to the supporters of the 2 families. With Evergreen on the brink of a civil war, Steffy himself had to step in and end the war. Though his attempts failed and the war continued for another 2 years before Lomi and Bisel decided to end the battle for the safety of the kingdom as more and more supporters began to sprout and begin fighting in the other towns. With Evergreen on the brink of absolute and utter chaos, Evergreen’s main entrances were shut down and the capital went into lockdown as protests arose, those protests leading into more chaos with the 2 sides arguing and fighting right outside the Main Hall. The Tyrlosuh archives were burned, the Tyrlosuh and the Reveras mines caved in in certain parts and the majority of the Tyrlosuh made jewelry was either sold to another crafter or destroyed entirely sending hundreds of thousands of objects into the Gray Realm causing a widespread jewelry shortage as well as worries on the safety of the Gray realm. After the war ended the Tyrlosuh family was fined 400 pieces of Celusi and their entire Polompty fortune was seized by the Heathotels. Downfall of the Tyrlosuh After the end of the Biserlosuh war, the Tyrlosuh family lost control over the Polompty mine, the majority of their Celusi hoard, their archive was burned to the ground and their hometown was partially in ruins. With Lomi’s dictatorship over the family and her undying hate for the Bisenoty family as well as the Retule family, she forced the Bisenoty family, which was ravaged by the war, to merge back into the Tyrlosuh family name, unifying the rivals and stopping any further familial civil wars from happening. Bisel decided to step down from the lineage and instead become the first person in the history of Evergreen to not be part of a family, whether it is big or small. With Bisel now gone Lomi had no one to challenge her in her dictatorship of the Tyrlosuh family. Until Botinelosi, founder of the family, decided that the lineage had embarrassed itself enough and removed Lomi as ruler. But Lomi refused and since Botinelosi was in his early 160s he couldn’t fight back against her and allowed her to continue her rule. The public had already lost interest in the family and was now fully against it destroying any hope of any new ruler to repair the damage caused by Lomi’s reckless decisions. The Tyrlosuh family, once revered, now exists as a cautionary tale. Their fall from grace serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the devastating consequences of family discord. However, whispers still linger. Is Lomi truly broken, or is she biding her time, waiting for the opportunity to reclaim her lost glory? And what secrets lie buried beneath the ashes of the Tyrlosuh archives? The answers to these questions may hold the key to the Tyrlosuh family's redemption or their complete downfall. Retule family, fruit fanatics or fantasy fighters? The Retule family stands as a beacon of peace in the often-turbulent world of Evergreen. Unlike their gem-obsessed counterparts, the Tyrlosuh, the Retules view conflict with a deep aversion. Witnessing the devastation of the Biserlosuh War solidified their pacifistic stance. They famously disarmed themselves, donating all their Aletine weaponry to the Aletinians. But they still needed to make a profit, so their founder, Ruservi, created the Reveras mine right near the future area for the Tyrlosuh mine. Ruservi was the first person to explore and exploit that part of the kingdom since it was usually used as a tourist attraction for the rest of the towns to visit the lovely northern flora. He eventually discovered a cave which led into a large cluster of Celusi, which eventually led him to create the Reveras mine to mine out this new source of gems for the kingdom. After extensive testing his scholars noticed that Celusi had positive benefits to Heatherberry and enhanced its growth which led Ruservi to found the largest Heatherberry farm in the history of the kingdom. He led the family into a fruit empire for 140 years until he grew too old to lead the family anymore, at his 178th cycle he decided that his son Rymo would become the new leader of the Retule family. This decision came after the end of the Biserlosuh war which started a large change of ruler in many sections of the kingdom, families were giving way to new rulers and the cults were discussing the leaderships. Steffy decided to join in the massive leadership change adding new managers into the departments and a new Head Librarian into the archives. By the end of the leadership changing era Ruservi had already been ruler of the Retule family for a few months, during those few months he had commissioned the construction of a new town for the Retule family and everyone else who wanted to live there. Though this new project was a cover up for a more devious plot, he was in fact commissioning the Aletinians to forge Lempty weapons for his descendants, which caused distrust in the family after news of this plan came into the light. This revelation cast a shadow over the family's pacifistic ideals. Was Ruservi preparing for a war he alone foresaw? Or was there another, undisclosed reason for the clandestine weapon production? These questions continue to plague the Retules, a family caught between their commitment to peace and the shadows of a hidden agenda. Gatosi family, shadows of the kingdom Hidden within the bustling kingdom of Evergreen lies the Gatosi family, shrouded in secrecy and wielding a power unseen. The Gatosi are in charge of the safety of the archives which explains their secrecy and low popularity amongst the populace of Evergreen. They do not have any famous appearance nor have they ever participated in a war since their founding 3000 years ago. Their founder, Guvn, created the family after he noticed the amount of hate that the concealed archives would get from the public. Forever haunted by the everlasting threat of misuse in the archives. He decided to found a new family that would be in charge of protecting these archives and maintaining their secrecy. But considering the fact that Guvn founded the family over 3000 years ago it means he is long dead, he was 343 at the time of his death which leaves him as the longest serving Head Of Family in the history of the kingdom. They originally were treated with hate because the archives were seen as a threat thousands of years ago. But nowadays the archives are a staple in the culture of Evergreen. Captivating the public’s knowledge on what could be hiding in those labyrinth-like buildings. Now, nestled away in the secluded neighborhoods of Islafield, the Gatosi cultivate their unique Yoern vegetables, rumored to enhance mental clarity, a necessity for navigating the labyrinthine archives. While whispers of their reclusive nature follow them, the Gatosis family silently fulfills their role, the shadows of the kingdom their only companions. Fruits of Evergreen, source of nourishment and mystery Heatherberry The humble heatherberry is a ubiquitous presence in Evergreen's northern villages, especially Heatherlea, its namesake. This incredibly common fruit harbors a rare variant, the purple and orange heatherberry found only in one singular farm in Heatherlea. The farm’s owner has kept their identity to protect this incredibly rare variant of heatherberry. The whispers of Evergreen have always condensed into a wide array of conspiracy theories, in this case they believe that the heatherberry is a mystical edible stone that was brought to the kingdom from the forgotten civilization before Evergreen. Despite repeated debunking. A plethora of people still believe that this outlandish theory is true. The purple and orange heatherberry has been widely known for its rarity but also for its properties. The purple and orange heatherberry has been subject to multiple tests, including Eshwar Mestec’s famous 7676AGE experiments. Controversy and mystery cling to the heatherberry, yet it remains the kingdom's beloved snack, a daily indulgence for an impressive 96% of the population.
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Dear Bethesda -
I have a few suggestions for the game that I assumed someone else would have mentioned by now and perhaps they have. Perhaps I don't think like other people. Maybe I assume too much. Either way, here are my suggestions/feedback.

1. When you choose They/Them as pronouns for your character and choose a masculine outward appearance, your verbal utterances such as grunts, responses to battle hits, and even the conversation at end are aligned to the She/Her pronouns in a female presenting body. At first I thought it would be rather nitpicky of me to criticize for this. However, as 50 year old non-binary gen x queer born in a male body, while I do have a tenor to baritone voice, it's easy to distinguish from that of my non-non-binary female presenting counterparts. Perhaps you should have thought to allow a vocal pitch choice in setup. This would have allowed for the variances in human voice pitch and left it un-related to the presenting gender or gender identity. In writing there are sensitivity editors that are focused on the aspects of human characters. For example, a book depicting an Asian or Pacific Islander character is read by an Asian or Pacific Islander sensitivity editor who will identify any unintentionally offensive or inappropriate commentary offered by even the most well-meaning writer. Perhaps you have these types of employees on staff and they missed this nuance in character development. Whatever the case, my suggestion is to allow for the ability to choose the voice tones in your character creation process so as to not make your developer choose for those who chose the They/Them pronouns.
2. NPC face generation is creepy and weird. It's like you're picking the most unflattering combinations intentionally. I think I remember a video where you took your staff who volunteered and maybe some others and 3d scanned their faces to use in your ai character face generator. If it hasn't been said yet, your algorithm really chose some jacked up combos. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad if they all weren't looking at you as you walk through a city. It's like totally creepy and kind of an unsettling experience that really derails immersion. Maybe that's the intended outcome in which case, Bravo! Perhaps you can tune your ai face generator with stock photography images instead of allowing it to continue creating faces of meth.
3. In the version when Cora's angry, you don't close that story at the end. You revert back to the Constellation story ending. It was a bit anti-climactic. I mean let's face it. When book girl gets angry, you should watch out but nothing ever happens. I expected more.
4. I particularly enjoyed all of the fallout series. I heard that you all were doing Starfield a while back, well before the first videos came out. When I heard that the same dev's, writers, artists, etc. were going to be involved, I was excited. I won't say I'm disappointed that you pretty much just copy and pasted the gameplay, inventory system, crafting, followers, npc's, and pretty much the entire shell of FO4 then added new story lines and graphics to give it more of a space version feel because I enjoy playing Starfield. I'm not disappointed. I'm surprised that you set yourselves up for such an easy criticism. You didn't go very far to hide it. I mean, I haven't done a complete overlay of the maps but, some of them seem rather familiar in distance, clutter, and rendering. Granted, same game engine would beget the same playstyle experience, but the only real main difference is you're letting us fly our buildings around instead of keeping them stuck the ground. Again, I totally enjoy both but, it would have been nice to see what else you can do in Austin. I guess I expected, more.
5. Given that the main concept and theme is the multiverse, you're missing ample opportunities for a randomization generator here. Go write a randomizer loop and add a table of variables that all work well together, feed it to a much better ai generator than your npc facial ai generator and let it create a story for you. I mean don't put writers out of worker if you have them on staff. Maybe pay some of the fanfic writers for their stories and let the community feed the 'rithm. What if New Atlantis didn't happen because they ran out of gas and ended up floating around like the ECSC? What if Grandpappy Coe decided to not have children and RH was the progenitor of the Freestar Collective? What if the pilgrim led House Va'ruun on a Unity Crusade and ended up ruling the entirety of the Settled Systems? What if you step on a Space Cockroach in one multiverse that directly affects the outcome of an unforeseen sister universe similar to the explosion at Nishina? The possibilities and outcomes are, well, limitless. DLC for this project could at least run as many packs as FO4, though I'd stray away from obvious clones. We're onto you for that.

All this to say, it's a fun game. I liked the FallOut franchise until I had to play with other people. Kind of ruined the immersion for me and I play games to get away from other people so I can control something instead of dealing with the random drama of everyday life. With the Starfield franchise, you made a double. See if you can round third and slide into home for us, will yah?
ChironAE.

I have broken the below down into two sections: FACT, and SPECULATION so that you can pick and choose what you might be interested int:
FACT:
To find out the truth about what happened on 9/11 - specifically, what caused the buildings to be destroyed and how that demolition was performed, its important to know a little bit about how buildings were built in NYC back in the 70's.
Specifically, we are interested in a peculiar regulation in force at the time the towers were built. Back in those days, in order to get any building permit approved, you also had to file a demolition plan describing in detail how you would demolish the building.
The World Trade Center presented unique challenges for the builders - nobody had ever built a building as tall, or as tough as the proposed World Trade buildings. After all, the buildings were primarily constructed of steel trusses - concrete was only used in the flooring - wrapped around a literal steel core; the buildings, on paper, could easily withstand a direct hit from a 727 without suffering any significant damage!
SPECULATION:
The builders, knowing that conventional demolition techniques would never work bringing the buildings down, contracted CDI (controlled Demolition Inc). CDI then designed a novel nuclear demolition scheme - employ a 150kt muclear charge buried 50m below the foundation line of the building.
The force of the blast is directed up due less resistance being encountered above the charge, propgating the crush zone of the blast up through the building, pulverizing it in place. The building then simply falls into its own footprint as a pile of dust.
Which is exactly what happened. With WTC1 and 2, we saw buildings get mostly pulverized, with the very tops remaining then falling through the pulverized building below. With WTC7, the entire building was pulverized, and so came down at freefall speed.
PROOF:
We find proof by finding the demolition plans to WTC 1, 2, and 7. They must be on file somewhere. There must be secondary records of the demo plans somewhere. By finding this information, the entire 9/11 Commission Report is challenged, in one fell swoop, since the information was never included in the report.
Wanna change the world from your basement, oh normally-powerless fellow seeker of truth? Find the WTC demo plans. They must exist, WTC would not have been approved without them.
PS: on 9/11 The Sears tower in Chicago was evacuated for no good reason. Just sayin'

Hi there! You can call me Ruby, I've been reading for under a year but found tarot as I was going through my own spiritual journey and picked it up rather quickly. My readings center around self reflection and a tool for insight rather then a way to predict the future. I never sugarcoat my readings and I'll always tell you how I see it in the cards. I love using tarot as a tool to help people, to show them areas they need to work on or giving advice or using it to help understand a person or situation better and giving guidance. It does occasionally take me a few days to get the reading out but I work two other jobs so I'm very busy and want to take my time with my readings because I like to go in depth! Right now I'm offering a special where you can purchase any in depth reading for 10 dollars 5 dollars!
I have other readings available as well and all my other prices are listed below in CAD so if you're american the prices will be lower then what I have listed (including the 10 dollar 5 dollar special). <3 If you don't see anything that suits your needs feel free to message me and we can work something out! Thank you for checking me out and I look forward to hopefully reading for you!
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Celtic Cross Reading: $25 $12.50
In Depth Relationship Reading: $30 $15
Self Read Oracle Cards: $1+ $0.50+
Rush my reading (24 hour is likely but if not 24 hours you get pushed to the front of the line and it's guaranteed to be as soon as I can) $15
Yes/No Questions: $0.50+ $0.25+
For those interested I'm also offer various different charity tarot readings for Ukraine from anywhere from $4.50 $2.25 for a one card reading to $40 $20 for an in depth relationship reading. The majority of the proceeds will go to a charity of your choosing from the ones I have listed so please feel free to check out that listing if you're interested. <3
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Hi there! You can call me Ruby, I've been reading for under a year but found tarot as I was going through my own spiritual journey and picked it up rather quickly. My readings center around self reflection and a tool for insight rather then a way to predict the future. I never sugarcoat my readings and I'll always tell you how I see it in the cards. I love using tarot as a tool to help people, to show them areas they need to work on or giving advice or using it to help understand a person or situation better and giving guidance. It does occasionally take me a few days to get the reading out but I work two other jobs so I'm very busy and want to take my time with my readings because I like to go in depth! Right now I'm offering a special where you can purchase any in depth reading for 10 dollars 5 dollars!
I have other readings available as well and all my other prices are listed below in CAD so if you're american the prices will be lower then what I have listed (including the 10 dollar 5 dollar special). <3 If you don't see anything that suits your needs feel free to message me and we can work something out! Thank you for checking me out and I look forward to hopefully reading for you!
https://featheredtarot.etsy.com/
One Card Reading: $2.50 $1.25
Three Card Any Topic/ Relationship Reading: $10 $5
Celtic Cross Reading: $25 $12.50
In Depth Relationship Reading: $30 $15
Self Read Oracle Cards: $1+ $0.50+
Rush my reading (24 hour is likely but if not 24 hours you get pushed to the front of the line and it's guaranteed to be as soon as I can) $15
Yes/No Questions: $0.50+ $0.25+
For those interested I'm also offer various different charity tarot readings for Ukraine from anywhere from $4.50 $2.25 for a one card reading to $40 $20 for an in depth relationship reading. The majority of the proceeds will go to a charity of your choosing from the ones I have listed so please feel free to check out that listing if you're interested. <3
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Hi there! You can call me Ruby, I've been reading for under a year but found tarot as I was going through my own spiritual journey and picked it up rather quickly. My readings center around self reflection and a tool for insight rather then a way to predict the future. I never sugarcoat my readings and I'll always tell you how I see it in the cards. I love using tarot as a tool to help people, to show them areas they need to work on or giving advice or using it to help understand a person or situation better and giving guidance. It does occasionally take me a few days to get the reading out but I work two other jobs so I'm very busy and want to take my time with my readings because I like to go in depth! Right now I'm offering a special where you can purchase any in depth reading for 10 dollars 5 dollars!
I have other readings available as well and all my other prices are listed below in CAD so if you're american the prices will be lower then what I have listed (including the 10 dollar 5 dollar special). <3 If you don't see anything that suits your needs feel free to message me and we can work something out! Thank you for checking me out and I look forward to hopefully reading for you!
https://featheredtarot.etsy.com/
One Card Reading: $2.50 $1.25
Three Card Any Topic/ Relationship Reading: $10 $5
Celtic Cross Reading: $25 $12.50
In Depth Relationship Reading: $30 $15
Self Read Oracle Cards: $1+ $0.50+
Rush my reading (24 hour is likely but if not 24 hours you get pushed to the front of the line and it's guaranteed to be as soon as I can) $15
Yes/No Questions: $0.50+ $0.25+
For those interested I'm also offer various different charity tarot readings for Ukraine from anywhere from $4.50 $2.25 for a one card reading to $40 $20 for an in depth relationship reading. The majority of the proceeds will go to a charity of your choosing from the ones I have listed so please feel free to check out that listing if you're interested. <3
Reviews:https://www.reddit.com/userubygrey2021/comments/ur7xdk/reviews/
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Hi there! You can call me Ruby, I've been reading for under a year but found tarot as I was going through my own spiritual journey and picked it up rather quickly. My readings center around self reflection and a tool for insight rather then a way to predict the future. I never sugarcoat my readings and I'll always tell you how I see it in the cards. I love using tarot as a tool to help people, to show them areas they need to work on or giving advice or using it to help understand a person or situation better and giving guidance. It does occasionally take me a few days to get the reading out but I work two other jobs so I'm very busy and want to take my time with my readings because I like to go in depth! Right now I'm offering a special where you can purchase any in depth reading for 10 dollars 5 dollars!
I have other readings available as well and all my other prices are listed below in CAD so if you're american the prices will be lower then what I have listed (including the 10 dollar 5 dollar special). <3 If you don't see anything that suits your needs feel free to message me and we can work something out! Thank you for checking me out and I look forward to hopefully reading for you!
https://featheredtarot.etsy.com/
One Card Reading: $2.50 $1.25
Three Card Any Topic/ Relationship Reading: $10 $5
Celtic Cross Reading: $25 $12.50
In Depth Relationship Reading: $30 $15
Self Read Oracle Cards: $1+ $0.50+
Rush my reading (24 hour is likely but if not 24 hours you get pushed to the front of the line and it's guaranteed to be as soon as I can) $15
Yes/No Questions: $0.50+ $0.25+
For those interested I'm also offer various different charity tarot readings for Ukraine from anywhere from $4.50 $2.25 for a one card reading to $40 $20 for an in depth relationship reading. The majority of the proceeds will go to a charity of your choosing from the ones I have listed so please feel free to check out that listing if you're interested. <3
Reviews:https://www.reddit.com/userubygrey2021/comments/ur7xdk/reviews/
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Hi there! You can call me Ruby, I've been reading for under a year but found tarot as I was going through my own spiritual journey and picked it up rather quickly. My readings center around self reflection and a tool for insight rather then a way to predict the future. I never sugarcoat my readings and I'll always tell you how I see it in the cards. I love using tarot as a tool to help people, to show them areas they need to work on or giving advice or using it to help understand a person or situation better and giving guidance. It does occasionally take me a few days to get the reading out but I work two other jobs so I'm very busy and want to take my time with my readings because I like to go in depth! Right now I'm offering a special where you can purchase any in depth reading for 10 dollars 5 dollars!
I have other readings available as well and all my other prices are listed below in CAD so if you're american the prices will be lower then what I have listed (including the 10 dollar 5 dollar special). <3 If you don't see anything that suits your needs feel free to message me and we can work something out! Thank you for checking me out and I look forward to hopefully reading for you!
https://featheredtarot.etsy.com/
One Card Reading: $2.50 $1.25
Three Card Any Topic/ Relationship Reading: $10 $5
Celtic Cross Reading: $25 $12.50
In Depth Relationship Reading: $30 $15
Self Read Oracle Cards: $1+ $0.50+
Rush my reading (24 hour is likely but if not 24 hours you get pushed to the front of the line and it's guaranteed to be as soon as I can) $15
Yes/No Questions: $0.50+ $0.25+
For those interested I'm also offer various different charity tarot readings for Ukraine from anywhere from $4.50 $2.25 for a one card reading to $40 $20 for an in depth relationship reading. The majority of the proceeds will go to a charity of your choosing from the ones I have listed so please feel free to check out that listing if you're interested. <3
Reviews:https://www.reddit.com/userubygrey2021/comments/ur7xdk/reviews/
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Hi there! You can call me Ruby, I've been reading for under a year but found tarot as I was going through my own spiritual journey and picked it up rather quickly. My readings center around self reflection and a tool for insight rather then a way to predict the future. I never sugarcoat my readings and I'll always tell you how I see it in the cards. I love using tarot as a tool to help people, to show them areas they need to work on or giving advice or using it to help understand a person or situation better and giving guidance. It does occasionally take me a few days to get the reading out but I work two other jobs so I'm very busy and want to take my time with my readings because I like to go in depth! Right now I'm offering a special where you can purchase any in depth reading for 10 dollars 5 dollars!
I have other readings available as well and all my other prices are listed below in CAD so if you're american the prices will be lower then what I have listed (including the 10 dollar 5 dollar special). <3 If you don't see anything that suits your needs feel free to message me and we can work something out! Thank you for checking me out and I look forward to hopefully reading for you!
https://featheredtarot.etsy.com/
One Card Reading: $2.50 $1.25
Three Card Any Topic/ Relationship Reading: $10 $5
Celtic Cross Reading: $25 $12.50
In Depth Relationship Reading: $30 $15
Self Read Oracle Cards: $1+ $0.50+
Rush my reading (24 hour is likely but if not 24 hours you get pushed to the front of the line and it's guaranteed to be as soon as I can) $15
Yes/No Questions: $0.50+ $0.25+
For those interested I'm also offer various different charity tarot readings for Ukraine from anywhere from $4.50 $2.25 for a one card reading to $40 $20 for an in depth relationship reading. The majority of the proceeds will go to a charity of your choosing from the ones I have listed so please feel free to check out that listing if you're interested. <3
Reviews:https://www.reddit.com/userubygrey2021/comments/ur7xdk/reviews/
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Hi there! You can call me Ruby, I've been reading for under a year but found tarot as I was going through my own spiritual journey and picked it up rather quickly. My readings center around self reflection and a tool for insight rather then a way to predict the future. I never sugarcoat my readings and I'll always tell you how I see it in the cards. I love using tarot as a tool to help people, to show them areas they need to work on or giving advice or using it to help understand a person or situation better and giving guidance. It does occasionally take me a few days to get the reading out but I work two other jobs so I'm very busy and want to take my time with my readings because I like to go in depth! Right now I'm offering a special where you can purchase any in depth reading for 10 dollars 5 dollars!
I have other readings available as well and all my other prices are listed below in CAD so if you're american the prices will be lower then what I have listed (including the 10 dollar 5 dollar special). <3 If you don't see anything that suits your needs feel free to message me and we can work something out! Thank you for checking me out and I look forward to hopefully reading for you!
https://featheredtarot.etsy.com/
One Card Reading: $2.50 $1.25
Three Card Any Topic/ Relationship Reading: $10 $5
Celtic Cross Reading: $25 $12.50
In Depth Relationship Reading: $30 $15
Self Read Oracle Cards: $1+ $0.50+
Rush my reading (24 hour is likely but if not 24 hours you get pushed to the front of the line and it's guaranteed to be as soon as I can) $15
Yes/No Questions: $0.50+ $0.25+
For those interested I'm also offer various different charity tarot readings for Ukraine from anywhere from $4.50 $2.25 for a one card reading to $40 $20 for an in depth relationship reading. The majority of the proceeds will go to a charity of your choosing from the ones I have listed so please feel free to check out that listing if you're interested. <3
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I found out last Wednesday morning that my grandmother received unfortunate results from her latest PET scan. She has cirrhosis of the liver and is in the late stage of stomach cancer, which has spread along the bottom lining of her stomach and towards her back. The doctors deemed the cancer too advanced to treat and decided to send her home under palliative care until she’s ready for hospice. She has already lost 40 pounds because she hasn’t been able to eat solid foods without it coming back up. I was informed she would be coming home on Friday, and I wanted to leave immediately to spend a few days with her.
On Thursday, I talked with my coach about what was going on, and she told me to find her at the end of my shift to discuss options. However, at the end of my shift, I couldn’t find her despite looking around her usual spots. Usually, I have to leave immediately after work to pick up my kids from school so I was pressed for time. I stopped by HR, and our people lead told me she’d only help if I completed any unfinished Ulearns. Annoyed and frustrated, I quickly finished the remaining tasks and asked for her assistance. She then informed me that she couldn’t help because my grandmother wouldn’t be considered immediate family. Whoever came up with that rule at corporate is heartless and cruel.
I was heartbroken and defeated. On my way out, I bumped into my store manager and explained my situation. He told me to just go and assured me he’d take care of whatever I needed because family always comes first. He even gave me his personal number and asked me to keep him updated. I love him for that! When I got home, I called Sedgwick and started a personal LOA claim to cover my absence. They advised me to call out every morning I would be gone, and I left the next morning (Friday). It was perfect timing because I arrived at her house just moments after she had returned from the hospital.
Seeing her as sick as she is made everything painfully real for me. I have tried my hardest to hold myself together and make the most of our time together. Friday was the hardest, as they had given her some heavy drugs that made her struggle to function. However, Saturday and today have been significantly better days, filled with shared memories and laughter. I’m due to return home on Tuesday, and while it hurts to leave, I’m infinitely grateful that I was able to be here and help her out.
Today, I noticed a few notifications from the Walmart app and checked them out. Despite being on LOA and calling out every morning, I’ve been receiving points since I left. My coach has also added extra shifts to my schedule upon my return, making me work seven days in a row with only one day off next week. I’m very confused and concerned. These accumulated points have put me at seven, and I’m worried they might try to terminate me when I get back. I plan on talking with my store manager, but for my peace of mind, is it normal to still receive points when on LOA? Will they eventually fall off? I hate that I have to worry about this on top of everything else.

With SotO seeming to come to a climax, I'm excited to see what kind of new places we will go and evils we will thwart!
And there are a lot of questions we've left behind in all kinds of places over the years. Personally some of the things I'm hoping the team will pick up again in the future are:
- Where are Aurene now and what kind of balance-keeping stuff is she doing behind the scenes? I loved the Scion and Champion storyline and want to have the best friend of the story back in at some point.
- What does the far north look like? Now that Jormag is gone, the far reaches of Norn homelands should be opening up again. (and I'm not actually hype about seeing frozen over Norn ruins. This is actually all about the Kodan. I want more Kodan-centric lore!)
- What is inside The Domain of Winds? Since the very beginning, Lions Arch and the sylvari starting zone have both been adjacent to this one huge wall behind which some isolationist Tengu make their home. Some of those in Lions Arch have a dialogue line when you ask them if you can visit along the lines of ''No. mabye some day, but unlikely.'' I'd love to learn more. Especially how they're different to the tengu culture we've seen in Cantha.
What are you hoping to see?

First time ever commenting in this particular sub. If you go on my profile you'll get the gist of what happened, but if you don't...essentially, I believe that my now ex girlfriend of 3 years was cheating.
Time line is, she quit her full time job last September. She gets a new job at a restaurant about a month later...I wasn't too positive about it because it seemed like a big jump back, but we had a fight about it and afterwards that seemed resolved.
Anyway. The week before christmas, she starts talking about this coworker... We had a talk about it and I felt OK afterwards, but she said some weird things too. Like how she wanted to give him rides to and from work because his car sucked and it was cold out where she lived. She also said she didn't want to be with him because he has a twelve year old non verbal autistic son and she didn't think she could be a good mother figure to the boy... Nothing about her being my girlfriend already. Hell no. But we had a talk, and I came away from it feeling fine, like it was a silly workplace crush, you know? I really thought that would be the last that I would have heard about him.
By the next week, she was BEGGING me to fly out to her (she lives three states away) because #1, she wanted me to be out there with her again but #2, so she could take me to the restaurant she works at...so I could pick a fight with him. The coworker. Needless to say that never happened. It was an absolutely stupid idea. And I had zero money in my bank account at the moment because I had covid19 the week before...so even if I wanted to, I wouldn't have been able to.
A few days go by and we have another fight, she tells me that she had been invited out for tacos. Now, this happening almost 4 months ago, I don't remember exactly what I said to her... I guarantee it was not nice and we pretty much broke up on the spot. That was Jan. 15th.
I spent at least 2 weeks crying and begging for her to talk to me one last time without ever really putting the pieces together that she was doing some unscrupulous things.
The kicker was when I went on instagram, The only thing she didn't block me on because even I forgot my username so she didn't even know my username... looked her up, she was already in a bar with the co worker that I wasn't supposed to worry about. That damn near killed me. The heartbreak was intense and I was... Let's just say a step away from doing something very permanent.
Now I've said all that to say this. Early early early this morning...I found my old microSD card. Filled to the brim with old memories of her. I, of course looked...and I kinda don't feel anything towards them anymore. Still think she's a beauty... But she's just some girl to me.
Had a bunch of old voice notes on there too. I know what it's from, It's from where I tried to switch over all my data from a broken phone to a new phone and something happened so it never actually completed the process. I listened to some of the old voice notes. And I just laugh because it's like, how can you go from somebody being your best friend and your lover and the person you want your in bed all the time and somebody you're constantly begging to come move out three states away to you... to essentially a damn stranger?
You loved me and you cared for me that fuckin much until your new co-worker came around and I was expected to fight him over you? And then when I didn't you decided to do what you did? Yeah something isn't right about that at all.
Never thought that the biggest miracle in my life would actually end up being the biggest mistake and lesson in my life.

Hello everyone in this sub, those who are waiting for their pre-orders and refunds, and those who still believe our beloved Stickeys.
I am sorry to say but this guy doesn't deserve anyone's trust anymore, even after being banned in IMKC and bashed on reddit sub, he still hasn't learnt his lesson, although making some claims like he doesn't need IMKC nor Reddit to do his business, this is clearly not the case, I am going to list all the recent things that they have done which have put an everlasting effect on this community. I will be providing the full context to everything so that he doesn't take anything out of this and post it on his server and plays the victim card by stating this is "Pure BS", whether it be against him or not.

1. Desktoy.in (UB asli account se aao)

He made a new site called desktoy.in, using a new account, new address for the business, and a supposedly new warehouse which is most likely the same as stickeys' new one (this is an assumption)
Put the least amount of effort in template, copying esckey's theme and using a premium canvas logo
All items on this "new vendor's" site are all from stickeys' coming soon notion page (https://stickeys.notion.site/Keyboards-4bcdb8e7d65c49438ee183972d79fb9c), down to every single switch except for Lucky65 and KeyTok keycaps
Both business and their warehouses are in or near Gurugram with their offices and warehouses being only a few kilometers apart, I do not know the specifics of the way they were trying to make this business plan work but you can make a pretty good guess.
Domain was created on 5th of May, 4 days after his ban on IMKC.
Lastly this account creation email that desktoy sends will clear all your doubts if you are still having any (Read bottom line in the picture).
Imgur link with sources : https://imgur.com/a/I9WKBI1

1. QwertyKeys (Stuck at customs, i paid 65000 :c)

The whole Qwertykeys debacle, where he was caught lying red handed, he closed the server, banned QK reps who joined to see everything that was going on, and everyone who tried to post anything against stickeys, at the end accepted that he was lying and apparently because customers were bothering him for status updates that were out of his control, funny thing is that he didn't even pay QK for most of the boards until he was found out, delays happen in transit, that is understandable, but all the info being available on the vendor's status list which clearly shows that stickeys didn't even pay them, this excuse is just another lie.
Also claiming to have Paid Rs.65000 custom duties by declaring Neo70 as a personal package to get the shipment early because he cares so much about the customers, while it wasn't even ordered and paid for, I sadly do not have the screenshots of old vendor statuses from QK's vendor status page for Neo80 and Neo70, but there should be enough people who can confirm if you all still feel the need to check my sources that they had not paid for Neo70 nor Neo80 up until the announcement on 6th of May where he said that he has paid for orders.
Questions for status of all QK boards (Neo80, Neo70, QK100, QK75n) were all met with the same responses
"In customs" "In transit"
He did provide refunds for most of these boards after being found out, no refunds for neo70 were sent out afaik, but I could be wrong, this could be because of the above claim, QK100 and QK75n are still not paid for, although according to him since most of the pre-orders were refunded, they are not liable for that anymore, however they are still trying to keep customers by claiming that QK100 and QK75n both will be instock later this month.
But tell me, is holding onto people's funds for <4-5 months , providing them with false updates, thereafter claiming that you did lie to them due to a BS reason, and still acting like you are doing them a favour by refunding just because you are going against the store policies ethical? I do not think so.
After that he also went on a rant that QK is doing a bad thing for their business by sharing B2B order statuses which is good for the customers but bad for other business? Hello? I thought you were a vendor that put customers above all else? Or was that all a lie once again?
Imgur link with sources : https://imgur.com/a/qwertykeys-4r1cg06
QK vendor status sheet : https://qwertykeys.notion.site/Vendor-s-Order-Status-e8d312367c84464fa191a34ec6e2a05b

1. Top tier customer service (its my server, meri marzi)

He keeps yapping on his discord server on how no one should make any remarks on his nature, they don't know him irl and shit like that, what are we supposed to do exactly when you are treating a public server that is for your business as a ranting ground where you are openly arguing with customers who only want an update on their product and keep telling them that you are doing them a favour (refer to the previous posts) by agreeing to refund or sending a spare board which is not what they even paid for buddy?
I know how annoying it can get to answer the same question every single time every day, but still, It's a business, you are calling people stupid fucks and all co-vendors idiots publicly, not to mention other things that have been posted on this server before ], "you say crap, you will get crap" this ideology has ruined your reputation and rightfully so, It's a public server, what you say to those customers is visible to everyone in that server, do you think it has no effect on others?
You refuse to take criticism and keep making excuses for every complain thrown at you, whether it be arguing with the customer that they aren't supposed to complain because you did them a favor, make personal remarks towards you and nit-picking every small thing that you can to shut the other party up and sometimes even straight up banning them because why not? It's your server, you can say whatever you want, and of course won't tolerate any negative remarks.
"I have told you a 1000 times that I have shipped all the boards, now if you want to trust whatever x courier is showing you then that is your problem", yes brother, we will totally trust every word you said after you accepted lying to avoid people raising concerns about where there board/item is and not trust the tracking status, for sure.
The people who after all this are still somehow being fooled by him continue to think that "pre orders take time, its normal, other people just don't have patience", I'm sorry to say you are being absolutely delusional, the guy might not be lying about the item that you have pre-ordered, he might even deliver it one day or you have already received it or might give you a refund, but personally I wouldn't defend or keep my trust in someone who has lied to the members of this community and to his own customers time and time again.

1. Thora Taras

I did go on a bit of a rage rant there so here are some points so that he doesn't take all of this out of context and play the victim card on his server by saying the same things again and again.
They started out as a really good vendor who promised to bring budget stuff to the market, and up until very recently they were doing decent (there were still a lot of reddit posts back then regarding their communication issues), they have delivered pre-orders before, and yes having an offline store does help in this case, he's not a scammer, he is not going to run away with your money, probably.
He does own a few restaurants and might even be backed by investors as he claims to so there should be no lack of funds and is not going to go bankrupt, again, apparently.
Mental Health issues are another matter, I do not want to believe that he is lying about his health to only use it as an excuse, everyone has their struggles but how you handle them is the most important part, you clearly didn't do that part well and tried to hide behind them to cover up your lousy mistakes, on the other hand it is not right to call someone way past midnight, and definitely not abuse their family members whatever might be the case, it will do nothing good to either parties, rather take legal route than exchanging abuses over calls or messages.
Stickeys is also on amazon, they will always have that offline store, they will keep bringing stuff that is enticing, but people who are already here and those who will be reading this when they are searching for "Is stickeys reliable" on google or reddit, read all of the posts that are against them or in favour and think thrice before ordering.
Now to quote our favourite vendor,
ThockOn!

Thought I’d write up a few tips about going to a baseball game in Yokohama with a young kid. I know it’s super specific, but I thought it might be helpful for families thinking of including a baseball game in their itinerary! While some of these tips are specific to Yokohama Stadium, some may apply to other stadiums as well. I'd love to hear abut other very family-friendly stadiums!
We’ve gone to games at Yokohama Stadium (DeNA Baystars) several times with a 4-5 year old kid. I actually know very little about baseball, but I love going to games in Japan!
First of all, Yokohama Stadium is super family friendly. There’s a stroller check, momaro nursing “pods,” and changing pads in the women’s restroom (no idea about the men’s). Plus toilet stalls with baby chairs to keep them secure while mom uses the facilities. Lots of kids and toddlers attend the games, including plenty of infants in baby carriers. It’s very clean, safe, and comfortable. The fans are respectful, and the crowd management feels very safe.
There’s a great park area (jungle gym, sandbox, etc) just outside the stadium, and it’s easy to pop in and out during the game (reentry allowed until the 7th inning). You’ll see lots of parents with their kids out there during the game (we swap during the game when kid gets bored).
The food is great for kids! Standard french fries and karaage, but also shumai, gyoza, etc since it’s close to Chinatown and the area is known for it. My kid particularly loves mikangori— shaved ice with canned mikans on it. And FYI in addition to the standard “beer girls,” there are also girls selling Baskin-Robbin’s ice cream roaming the aisles; you can just flag them down from your seat!
Buy souvenirs before/during the game! If you want to, it’s super fun to get all the cheering gear to use during the game— mini bats to hit together to make noise, a towel with a favorite player (or mascot) to wave, etc. Almost everyone in the park wears some sort of team gear (hat, jersey, etc), it can be fun to hype them up with some gear before going into the park. My kid adores the Baystars mascot DB Starman and you’ll see tons of cute toys. We picked up a Sanrio collab toy this time around— Kuromi in Baystars gear!
Things to be aware of with kids:
Day games are HOT. Wear a hat, sunscreen, and stay hydrated. Bring a mini fan and neck cooletowel if you can. Lots of parents take kids out on the backside of the stadium to chill in shade and snack during the game. Honestly we’ll probably switch to night games now that kid is a little older and can stay up later.
You can bring food and drink in— just no cans or bottles. However I find the food in the stadium reasonably priced, only find long lines during certain times, and there are vending machines everywhere. But definitely saw some families bringing in McDonalds!
Be sure to check the website to see if there’s any special event going on for that game. For example this weekend there’s a DJ/food truck event on the field after the game. My kid was so excited to be able to walk around on the field.
If your kid likes cheerleading, the cheerleaders have a website where you can see their performance schedule (before games, etc). It’s very popular with kids, and the girls are really nice when they do community events! We like to watch their performance outside the stadium before the game, then play a bit on the playground before finally heading into to watch the game.
If your family likes live sports, I’d really consider including a baseball game on your itinerary, it’s really a lot of fun, even if kid doesn’t have the patience to watch a whole game. 5 year old happily spent 4 hours or so watching the game, eating, checking out souvenirs, and playing in the park, etc. Yeah, as a parent I didn't get to watch the whole game, but that was fine, it was a fun outing in any case.

Hey all! This is just a quick little thing that happens to continue to this day. So, I'm here to tell you what that is...feel free to share your thoughts.
My wife and I purchased a home here in Kentucky. After three years of apartments, we finally got a house that fit all the requirements. We signed the paperwork Jan 2023. Which happened to have landed on Friday the 13th. Of all days.
The seller of the home insisted that she has nothing but good luck on Friday the 13th, even to go as far as telling us that her and her husband were wed on Friday the 13th. This had been a first, so we went with it and signed on the dotted line.
We have now lived in the home going on a year and a half. Things are great. The reason I'm writing this is because December of 2023, there was a sudden shift in normality here within the home. It was a Wednesday night, and it was getting close to midnight. My wife was playing Fortnite, while the baby was asleep on the couch next to her. I was just getting out of the shower and headed back downstairs. My wife was telling me that she was ready for bed, and asked if I could carry the baby up to the room and put him in the crib. I said yes and picked him up, carried him up to the room and gently placed him in the crib to sleep for the rest of the night in his snug bed. I kissed my wife goodnight and told her that I was going to game for a little while before I came to bed. She didn't like it too much but assured me that I need to come to bed within in a decent time. I agreed and headed back downstairs. It was about 1 hour into the early morning after my wife had gone to sleep, and I was getting tired slowly. I had taken my headphones off and closed the game app that I had running. Now, to quickly give you a vision, our front door entrance leads either upstairs, or left, to the dining room, or right, to the living room. In the living room, just above, is the master bedroom. I was sitting on the couch facing away from the front door. Out of nowhere I hear, clear as day, footsteps going all over the bedroom. It wasn't just creaking of the house either. This was the exact sound of footsteps, going from one part of the room to the other. I was stuck to my seat just listening to what sounded like an actual person in the room. Just creeping around.
My wife was dead asleep, so I know that she was not moving about the room. Once I had heard enough, I began to head upstairs to see what the hell was going on. I slowly opened the door and to my surprise, there was nothing at all. Not a thing in the room that would prove that someone was in our home walking around about the master bedroom. I was so confused. I closed the door and headed back downstairs to lock up the house, turn the TV off and get the dog to come up to the room.
The next day, I woke up and got the baby to go downstairs, while my wife slept in. It was about two more hours until she woke up, so I made sure the coffee was made and that breakfast was done. Once she was awake and settled in, I felt like I needed to tell her what I heard. "Babe, I wanted to tell you something", I said. She looked at me and smiled and said, "Okay, what is it"? I was really hoping that I wasn't going to scare her too much, but I had to just tell her what it was. " Okay, well, last night after you went to bed and I was gaming downstairs, it was about an hour into the night, and I heard very clear footsteps going from one part of the room to the other. As if they were creeping and walking slowly around the room". Her smile went from cheerful, to just straight faced. I knew it, I scared her and now I really stepped in it. " Are you kidding me"? She exclaimed. I took a step back and reassured her that I came upstairs to check on the room, to find that there was nothing there at all. So, I turned everything off and headed up to bed to be with them.
" Well, that's great, we have a ghost that's just walking about the room at night while we sleep", my wife said. I rolled my eyes and told her that I wanted to give it a few more times to see if maybe this was just a onetime thing. " Let's see if I hear anything else this coming week, and if I do, we will make the next move and possibly do some paranormal work on the house", I told her. What makes it harder is that my wife works overnights as a nurse in the ICU. So that means that it's just me, the dog, and the baby every weekend. It was Saturday night and my wife headed to her shift at 7pm. She would be home the next morning around 8am. So, I had plenty of time to see what's going on with the room. My baby went to bed around 9 that night and I was up watching a movie. It was about 10:30 pm, I was on the couch with the movie playing and as clear as I heard it before, there were footsteps. Fucking footsteps. Creaking from one part of the room to the other. It was like there was no rush in their step. As If they had all the time in the world to move about.
" No fucking way", I said to myself. I sat there listening to what yet again, had the feel of someone upstairs in the room, roaming like a zombie. Taking slow steps and taking time to move around. I decided to throw something at the ceiling just to see what would happen. I picked up a baby toy and tossed it above my head, watching it hit the ceiling, and coming back down. I sat there and breathed very shallow. I was wondering If I startled the " spirit". Because from that point on, there was never a creep or creak or anything that sounded like footsteps.
Fast forward to today, the 19th of May 2024. Its 10:25 pm, my wife is at work. Baby is asleep in his own room, and Im gaming. I took my headphones off and headed to the kitchen to get a drink. On my way back from getting my Dr Pepper, I stopped dead in my tracks. My heart was pumping. And without fail, I heard that sound once again of footsteps above me. This time it lasted longer, and there were heavier steps in the room. I can't really explain what's going on, but I am certain that there might be a spirit that lingers in our room and likes to walk around. The steps are too real to sound like the house is creaking. We have a fire brick, 2 story home. Built in the 70s. So, it's not like the wood is making the sound from the interior of the walls.
These are footsteps. Without a doubt.
I haven't said anything to my wife yet, but I feel like we need to do some type of investigative work on the room.
and most of all.
what do you all think is going on?

As a Swiftie I was so excited to see how they would use this song when I found out it was going to be featured. The lyrics are just so perfect for the moment, almost feels like it was written for the show even though we know it isn’t lol apologies for the VERY long deep dive here! I posted the full lyrics below too. Hope you enjoy!
“One night, a few moons ago I saw flecks of what could’ve been light” - the kiss, Colin’s realization of his feelings
“But it might just have been you passing by unbeknownst to me” - Colin unsure of if Penelope felt/feels the same
“Life is emotionally abusive” - by his own words it’s been torture
“And time can’t stop me quite like you did” - his thoughts being consumed by her, hasn’t been able to move on from that night
“And my flight was awful, thanks for asking.” - she didn’t write him back during his travels, and he missed her. He boasts stories but we see later that they were all hallow and empty to him.
“I’m unglued, thanks to you” - he literally can’t function now. Also related to the previous line, she didn’t write and he lost his identity without her there to remind him of who he really is. Pen has basically been unglued since they met!
“Flying in a dream, stars by the pocketful” - both of them living in the fantasy of each other. So idk if this line is a direct reference to the book “Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand” (likely is given all the stars/space references in the song) but there is a lot to unpack here for why Taylor may be referencing this text, but for the parts that relate to Colin and Pen, basically (very basically as this is a very complex work) it’s a sci-fi story about two beings who find their perfect impossible match among the vast universe and what implications does that have among the intergalactic universe and politics. One of the main points of the novel is asking the reader to challenge societal rules about love and desire and how the main character’s desire for the other was not the societal norm and they are breaking these norms. There is a binary world but they don’t play in the binary rules.
The chorus: self explanatory it’s about thinking it’s unbelievable that someone you’ve wanted for so long could want you back. It’s rare and weird to see, “like snow on the beach.”
“You wanting me tonight feels impossible” - can be seen from both Penelope and Colin here thinking their feelings are never going to be reciprocated.
“But it’s coming down, no sound, it’s all around” - they see it but can’t believe it, it’s overcoming them, surrounding them, but it doesn’t feel real. Penelope doubting the things she’s seeing because she’s been burned by reading the signs wrong for so long. Colin seeing Pen take Debling’s hand to dance, walking away from him so she must not feel the same. Both trying to deny it but it’s happening, it doesn’t feel real so it must not be right? Everyone else seeing what’s happening but to them they’re lost in their own heads.
“This scene feels like what I once saw on screen” - or in this case in the “silly” romance novels Pen reads. Colin rushing in to stop her from marrying someone she doesn’t love and who doesn’t love her. Knight in shining armor, Cinderella, fairytales, etc.
“I searched aurora borealis green” - I mean the green dress, hello?? Beautiful patterns and fabrics of green she wears all season. Colin searching for her through the crowds. Also the green aurora is caused by oxygen aka they need each other like air.
“I’ve never seen someone lit from within blurring out my periphery” - the world falls away when they look at each other. They see the other person’s glow like no one else. Two parts stand out for me for this is the sunlight that hits Pen after Colin leaves and they make their agreement for him to help her find a husband (she is left in his glow) only to crash back when the latest LW paper comes and she realizes what she wrote about him. And the scene at the party where Colin walks to Pen after speaking to his mom about having the courage to ask if she felt the same - the scene around them blurs out and the parallel of coming back to reality when Debling comes over. They’re so focused on the other they don’t see/remember the world. Lots of examples of this line honestly.
“My smile is like I won a contest and to hide that would be so dishonest and it's fine to fake it 'til you make it ‘til you do, 'til it's true” - the laughter and friendship they share, the giddiness when they let down their barriers and see each other, when they hid their feelings they are dishonest to themselves. I also like this as Penelope trying to convince Colin she cares for him and maybe if she shows him how much they’re perfect for each other she can will it to be true.
“I (I) can't (can't) speak afraid to jinx it I (I) don't (don't) even dare to wish it” - follow up to the previous line, Penelope never saying out loud how she feels for Colin because then it would be real outside her mind and people will break her dream. Also Colin not being able to talk to Violet about his question being about Pen. Both of them only dream of the other, unable to speak on their feelings because what if it’s all in their head?
“But your eyes are flying saucers from another planet” - both of their eyes speaking their feelings to each other when their words fail. When they look at each other they are transported to a different reality that seems otherworldly. Also see my notes on the pocket full of stars line that joins here talking about the universe and finding each other.
This is one of my fav ones because it’s a lyric-ception: “now I’m all for you like Janet” - a reference to the song “All for You” by Janet Jackson, lyrics below are self explanatory:
“Finally I figured out But it took a long, long time Now there's a turnabout Maybe 'cause I'm tryin
There's been times (I'm so confused) All my roads (they lead to you) Just can't turn and walk away
Well, it's hard to say what it is I see in you Wonder if I'll always be with you Words can't say it and I can't do Enough to prove it's all for you
I thought I'd seen it all 'Cause it's been a long, long time Oh, but then we'll trip and fall Wonderin' if I'm blind
Rain comes pourin' down (pourin' down) Fallin' from blue skies (fallin' from blue skies) Words give out a sound Comin' from your eyes”
“Can this be a real thing? Can it? Are we falling like snow at the beach?” - them finally thinking and admitting that the dream world where they are together is real. They are the rare and beautiful thing they deemed impossible. They fell for each other in an inprobable but real way. Two things (snow/beach) that don’t seem to be compatible but when they come together it’s the most beautiful and special moment like they should have always been that way.
Full lyrics:
One night, a few moons ago I saw flecks of what could've been lights But it might just have been you Passing by unbeknownst to me Life is emotionally abusive And time can't stop me quite like you did And my flight was awful, thanks for asking I'm unglued, thanks to you And it's like snow at the beach Weird but fuckin' beautiful Flying in a dream, stars by the pocketful You wanting me tonight feels impossible But it's comin' down, no sound, it's all around Like snow on the beach Like snow on the beach Like snow on the beach Like snow, oh, oh oh This scene feels like what I once saw on a screen I searched aurora borealis green I've never seen someone lit from within Blurring out my periphery My smile is like I won a contest And to hide that would be so dishonest And it's fine to fake it 'til you make it 'Til you do, 'til it's true Now it's like snow at the beach Weird but fuckin' beautiful Flying in a dream, stars by the pocketful You wanting me tonight feels impossible But it's comin' down, no sound, it's all around Like snow on the beach Like snow on the beach Like snow on the beach Like snow, oh, oh oh I (I) can't (can't) speak afraid to jinx it I (I) don't (don't) even dare to wish it But your eyes are flying saucers from another planet Now I'm all for you like Janet Can this be a real thing? Can it? Are we falling like snow at the beach? (Snow at the beach) Weird but fuckin' beautiful Flying in a dream, stars by the pocketful (flying in a dream) You wanting me tonight feels impossible (you wanting me) But it's comin' down, no sound, it's all around Like snow on the beach (snow on the beach) Like snow on the beach (flying in a dream) Like snow on the beach (you wanting me) Like snow, oh But it's comin' down, no sound, it's all around Like snow on the beach (it's comin' down, it's comin' down) (It's comin' down, it's comin' down) (Like snow on the beach) (It's comin' down, it's comin' down, it's comin' down, it's comin' down) (It's comin' down, it's comin' down, it's comin' down, it's comin' down) (Comin' down, it's comin' down, it's comin' down, it's comin' down)
Obviously this was a VERY deep dive but as someone who just deep dives Taylor’s songs so much it seemed like a fun way to take this song and relate it to Colin and Penelope, so thank you if you stayed with me the whole way. Whoever picked this was definitely in their feelings after hearing it too and had to include it in this season. I thank them for their service 🫡🫶

Right off the bat, seeing a counter go down from 2024 to 1990 made me think there's some kind of flashback at play. Given the reverence the devs have for the past and the fact literal first second of the game is spent in 2024 (on a technicality), maybe we play across multiple characters and eras at some point? It could just be a nice visual gimmick telling the player the game takes place in 1990 but given the stellar reviews, Im expecting everything to have some kind of hidden purpose insttead of just being a gimmick.
And to follow up on that, Mara is very insistent she is Mara Forest and I better really remember that she is Mara Forest, Special Agent. Me thinks the lady dost insist too much! Given what I said before, I'm sure you know what Im already guessing about her identity.
First screen- a small, run down employee parking lot with an abandoned car covered in debris, some chain link around me and some trash bags sitting around. This screen gave me some time to figure out things, like I had no clue I could move the camera at first, thought it was like RE with tank controls and static images. A few screens later I'd look around while running down a straightaway and realize "Omg thats right, I can see this area in full 3D, it's not static. Oh cool look at the back of this thing! Oooo memos on the walls!" The notion I could look around for tons of info and puzzle? Loved it.
But Im getting ahead of myself. FIrst screen. Unlimited ammo in the trunk? You bet I started trying to shoot out car windows and objects. Nothing broke, I was sad. Welp, reload, lets go to the next screen. (There are some things to find here, so search around)
Ticket booth comment- lol.
I was asked if I want to pick stuff up and I quickly got the notion I should NOT pick up many items yet bc the ammo may be scarce, the car is loaded.
My assumption is I can keep reloading at the car early on to save ammo until the car gets compromised, then Ill be wanting all the ammo around the early areas of the park.
The moving mushrooms, staff memos and fog are all appropriately creepy as are the occasional spots of blood and an empty backpack. I skip the first area I can go into because I havent finished running all the way down this alley and I- oop, there's a guy. I had a small and a large med kit, you get the small one buddeh and you be grateful for it.
Later on I find out large med kits have antidotes and this guy also complains in my car about not feeling well. Uh oh. I think I was supposed to give him a large kit to stop him from monsterizing. I try shooting him through my window multiple times...Ok I tried shooting him in the dick when he was on the ground, too. Sue me, Im a 90s kid. BTW slight error, I hadnt aactually encountered any monsters yet but she tells the reporter she ran into a monster and it hurt her. I notice blood on her back, too. Now I DID step on a bear trap earlier so maybe having any damage triggers her to say that line? Or maybe she says it no matter what bc the devs assume I'd go forward and find trouble before heading all the way back to the car to check on this dude? Or did something happen to her before the game starts? Guess Ill find out.
I make note of the MULTITUDE of key holes, potential puzzles, codes on the floor, etc and finally encounter my first enemies in the hall. I get the distinct vibe they're reluctant to hurt me. If I put just a minor amount of distance, they stop chasing. Unless I shoot them, then they come after me. After I go down the hall, save at the fireplace and exit, I let one attack me. It's just a push and then he sounds kind of broken up about it as I lie there dead. The fact I could still spin the camera while dead had me excited there'd be something unique that'd happen but after a minute I restarted. At this point, my veteran survival horror game instincts were like "yea, just run around these dudes, dont waste ammo"
I found a few more nice areas like the excavation site and saw something about Roots being disturbed by the excavation company. Very shady. between that, gold in a trunk and a book about the gold rush, Im expecting greed gone horribly wrong, releasing something like in Ghosts of Mars. But why are there so many humans contaminated? I get the feeling the park was closed and no one was there. It doesn't sound like there was a horrible publicized accident. Maybe they're the excavators? Doubt it. And then I find a mega skeleton man. By luck I got him stuck on a metal pipe near the crow, so I could pick easy close range headshots. Stilllll took forever, tons of wasted ammo. And he was super easy to avoid AND he dropped nothing. At that point I decided to restart, avoid grabbing most items and ammo and go from there.
Throughout, there is a great atmosphere of claustrophobic tension. Nothing revolutionary, about the vibe, just a great, well done vibe, exactly what it needs to be. Gameplay-wise, some real good QOL enhancements like full 3D camera movement and the ability to move my aim up down, left right, diagonal, etc? Great. Found some environmental stuff to shoot eventually, INCLUDIING key puzzle spots. Missed my PS1 aesthetics.
Im dying to uncover the mystery of whats going on, why fake Mara...I mean Mara is here, why she's dying to meet Mr. Crow, what this monster outbreak is, etc.
Life gets in the way so Idk if Ill continue these write ups but I figured fans of the game might enjoy reading a breakdown and recap from the perspective of fresh eyes.
Peace!

1936, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
It is the year 1936. Joseph Stalin acts as Chairman of the Communist Party and Premier of the Soviet Union carefully bides his time. Ever since his failed bid to remove the Central and Left Oppositions in 1927-28 seized him the Premiership, he had carefully spent nearly a decade rebuilding his influence and network to the point that he can try a second attempt to dispel his political rivals and not a moment too soon. Within a years time, the Man of Steel predicts the Congress of the Soviets would gather to reexamine and most likely replace the old 1924 consitution with something that would give the lethargic titan purpose. If the premier gets his way, this new document will be a Stalin Constitution.
Meanwhile, Leon Trotsky stews in exile from his current residence in London, the famous Bolshevik a guest of the likeminded Oswald Mosely. In fact, he has spent a great deal of time writing theory for a new socialist system to, in his words, 'Provide a Total answer to the schism between the Bolshevik east and the Syndicalist West.' However, the Revolutionary is not content to rot away in western Europe. He too has been patient, he too has rebuilt his influence and recruited supporters within the Soviet Union knowing that the window is closing for him to return triumphantly within the halls of power and direct the Permanent Revolution towards crushing the forces of reaction.
Perhaps he is confident in his return as his supporters back home have informed him about the shaky foundations of the Central Opposition. Officially, this political bloc was led by the 'Troika' or the alliance between Joseph Stalin, Lev Kamanev, and Grigory Zinoviev. In reality, this triumvirate was primarily under Stalin's control, who only retained the other two when it became clear the Right Opposition would not be easily uprooted. Neither men, however, forgot Stalin's betrayal and how close they came to being removed from power. Gigory Zinoviev, General-Secretary of the Comintern, has drifted (in secret) closer to elements of the underground Left Opposition. On the other hand, Lev Kamanev has quietly reached out to elements of the Right Opposition, more out of necessity and a shared hatred for Stalin.
Speaking of which, the Right Opposition. Partially born out of Nikolai Bukharin's admiration for the New Economic Policy and admiration of the successful French and British Revolutions. With the rise of Syndicalism in the west, the concept of a partially decentralized economy has seemingly been vindicated. With Bukharin's popularity and Alexei Rykov's experience both in politics and economics, the Right Opposition was transformed into the 'Bolshevik Syndicalist' wing of the Party. Crucial in defeating Stalin's first seizure in the late 1920's, Bukharin and Rykov have represented the opposition to Stalin's Center Tendency. Perhaps by the end of the year, they will finally overcome Stalin's decade long reign as Premier and mend the rift between Paris, London, and Moscow.
Lastly, there is the odd man out: Ivan Smirnov. A strong supporter of Trotsky, rabid enemy of Stalin, and General-Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. After his expulsion from the party in 1927, Smirnov was eventually reinstated not just as a member of the party, but put in one of its most powerful positions for one simple reason; he could be trusted not to play favorites. He disliked the Right Oppositions sway towards Syndicalism, despised Stalin and most of the Center, and the man he actually did support was a continent away, his supporters scattered. What's more, Stalin believed he controlled Ivan, the man being one mistep away from being exposed as a Trotskyite and expelled from the party again or worse. However, Ivan is not broken. Though he has sworn off Trotsky he still speaks quietly with likeminded men of the Left Opposition, his friendship with Grigory Zinoviev still holds strong, and Bukharin and Rykov are far less infuriating then Stalin ever could be. Smirnov will play a vital role in the politics of the coming months. Whether Trotsky returns, the Center bucks Stalin, the Right ascends, or the Man of Steel reigns triumphant, Smirnov will play a pivotal role in that outcome.
The Issues They Face
The NEP vs Five Year Plans - One of the most divisive issues plaguing the party is whether or not to commit to either a fully reorganized NEP, or to double down on the system of Five Year Plans to increase the Soviet Unions heavy industries. Ever since Joseph Stalin rose to Premiership, the Soviet economy has been pulled in two separate directions. One is championed by both the Left Opposition and Stalin himself, that being the collectivization of farmland and an economic focus on heavy industries. The opposite is Bukharin's 'Reorganized New Economic Plan', a full rework of the NEP along more Syndicalist lines. In years past the Soviet Union has partially adopted both economies with surprisingly positive effects, but now the economy and bureaucracy is stumbling under the weight of the two systems and a choice has to be made; Full-send on collectivization, or stay the course with the NEP?
Socialism in One Country vs Permanent Revolution - Perhaps one of the prime failures of Stalin was his commitment to the concept of Socialism in one Country, in which the Soviet Union must look inwards to build its strength before reaching out to the wider world. This was made under the assumption that no other nation would collapse to revolution, with or without the Soviet Unions help, so Stalin and others like him looked quite foolish when the Italian Federation and British Empire collapsed and Syndicalism rose in its place. Under Stalin, the capital of the world revolution was not in Moscow, but in Paris. Under Stalin, rather than uniting against the common threat of reaction, the socialist world divided between the anarchist Internationale and the Bolshevik Comintern... and the Comintern is losing. Either Stalin must overcome the red portion of western Europe or swallow his pride before his failings become someone else success...
The Ost Wall - The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a great shame Lenin had to accept to ensure peace between Russia and Germany. With the Civil War still raging and Germany only getting stronger, the writing was on the wall. While in the end very little ethnically Russian land was lost, the Soviet Union was not built on an ethnic model. The shame of Brest-Litovsk still burns, and while peace was achieved, more and more voices find the call of revolution and war burn brighter in their hearts. The Soviet Union's industry is growing at an exponential rate, and the Red Army expands and modernizes with every year. What's more, the cracks in Germany's eastern armor have finally begun to show as it's eastern 'allies' struggle to appease their disgruntled peoples. For the men who lead the Union, their experience all tells them the same thing: War is coming, whether they want it or not.
Soviet Union Paths
The Man of Steel (Totalism) - Despite all efforts to stop him, Stalin is finally ascendant within the Soviet Union. Trotsky, Bukharin, Smirnov... all of these men are now gone, politically (and soon, literally). The Foundation of the Cult of Stalin has already been laid, and lists are being written. Lists of names, hundreds of names, thousands, hundreds of thousands of names. Soon, Stalin will clean house. Soon, no one shall be safe from Stalin and his megalomanic paranoia. Soon, Russia will have a new religion, the creed of Stalinism.
"The more things change, the more they stay the same."
Return of the Triumvirate (Radical Socialist) - Though Trotsky and Bukharin's lot were finally subdued, Stalin cannot deny that he could've done it alone. Lev Kamenev and Grigory Zinoviev (Or one of them and Smirnov) have entrenched their position as Stalin's right and left hands. Stalin has won, but he must contend with his old rivals and allies as equals once more. Perhaps in another ten years, Stalin could revisit their necessity as allies but for now, the Troika reigns supreme.
"Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey once more rule the Third Rome."
Heir of Lenin (Totalism) - After a decade in exile, Trotsky has returned has crossed the Rubicon and ousted his enemies. The triumphant revolutionary can now reshape the Soviet Union along the path it was truly meant to take, and serve as a shining example of Marxism-Leninism-Totalism. Already the Red Army begins to mobilize and the factories churn out guns as Trotsky plans in tandem with his socialist allies in France and Britain and the German Empire shudders as the Russian Bear awakens.
"The Ghost of Lenin stirs in his grave."
The Siberian Dark Horse (Totalism) - Much like the man who occupied the office before him, Smirnov has managed to play everyone off one another until he alone remains standing. The Right Opposition is in chaos, Stalin and his lackey's are gone or turning their coats to the winning side, and without Trotsky the Left Opposition has rallied around his natural successor. Ivan Smirnov was never in the cards to come out the true winner, and yet now he sits at the top of the pile under the mantle of Marxism-Trotskyism. Smirnov will honor his predecessor by continuing the Permanent Revolution, and bring revolution to the west as he did to the east.
"First, Kolchak. Next, the Kaiser."
Defender of the Peasantry (Syndicalism) - With Stalin finally removed from power, Bukharin can begin the process of De-Stalinization and directing the Revolution onto the right track. Under Bukharin, the well-being of the working class and peasantry shall come first, as will their liberation and empowerment and the only way to achieve that, as shown in the west, is through the Syndicate. Lenin once called Bukharin the 'Golden Boy of the Party', and though Lenin did have his criticisms of the man none could ever deny his well-earned popularity. He will ensure the people of the Soviet Union do not run the risk of other autocratic Stalin's or ambitious Trotsky's taking the reigns. He will mend the gap with the Internationale not because he is a sycophant of some would-be dictator with a funny moustache, but because all of socialism must come together to challenge the warriors of reaction. He will build a new Soviet Union, not one born out of his blood, sweat and tears alone, but by the blood of soldiers on the field of battle, the sweat of factory workers on the production line, and the tears of mother and fathers. Not because Bukharin ordered them to do so for the 'Greater Good'... but because they united as one to stare the dragon of reaction in the face and tell it that its time was past.
"Democracy of the People, by the People, for the People, Shall Not Perish from the Earth."
The Fading Star (Radical Socialism) - Once, Rykov was not too dissimilar to the likes of Stalin or Trotsky, who championed 'the end justified the means'. They were not one of the architects of War Communism, and the blood that policy, however necessary and effective, stained Rykov's hands to this day. He is not Bukharin, he does not have his drive nor his charisma. But what he does have is experience and focus. Perhaps the Soviet Union will not become as revolutionary or radical under Rykov. Perhaps Rykov cannot be Bukharin. But what Rykov can do is ensure the Soviet Union he leaves behind is strong, united, and ready for a younger man to take into a new age. This will be the second time Rykov has acted as Premier of the Soviet Union, and he will not let it slip out of his fingers like the last time.
"The Reaper now Sows the Seeds of Tomorrow."
Other Snippets

• If Trotsky fails to return to the Soviet Union or survives assassination attempts, members of the Third Internationale will have events involving Trotsky. In particular, he will visit the Combined Syndicates of America and, depending on choices made by the CSA and how close the CSA is to being defeated, stay to support the revolution. This can range from either acting as a National Spirit and possible Advisor to actually acting as a Field Marshal/General for the CSA. His presence also increases the popularity of Totalism. He can provide similar buffs to either the SRI, The Commune, or the Union of Britain.
• If Stalin is exiled from the Soviet Union, he will eventually end up in Mexico. Trotsky or Smirnov can choose to send assassins after Stalin where upon he will be found murdered in his study, killed by an ice pick and becomes a Martyr for anti-trotskyite/Smirnovite socialists. If he is not assassinated, Stalin eventually suffers a stroke in the late 50's, but is saved by the quick actions of local doctors but was rendered mentally impaired, and fades into relative obscurity.
• If Stalin is not exiled, he will merely be removed from the party and retires to his villa on the black sea. Again, Trotsky or Smirnov can have him killed much to the same effect, but if not Stalin spends his days living a relaxing and peaceful life, writing books and essay's in both Russian and Georgian and on all manners of subjects including Stalin's views on Christianity, and acting as the Patriarch of a growing family. His daughter, Svetlana, eventually joins the Communist Party.
• While Stalin, Trotsky, and Smirnov can all turn the Soviet Union Totalist, their flavors vary somewhat wildly. Stalin turns the Soviet Union down its OTL path of Stalinism of course. Marxism-Leninism-Totalism is rather similar to Stalinism but much more zealous and aggressive in doctrine. Marxism-Trotskyism is essentially bog-standard Marxism-Leninism but more heavily militarized, and Smirnov takes on Stalinist and Trotskyist attributes eventually culminating in a Cult of Personality forming around the Siberian Lenin.
• Bukharin's paths will either end with Bukharin ceding power to the Supreme Soviet/Congress of Soviets of which he will remain a prominent voice, or one where Bukharin accidently forms a Cult of Personality around himself, though one that's more benign in nature. Both endings are seen as positive but radical. Rykov is still a positive ending, though more pragmatic and moderate compared to Bukharin's radicalism.

I really hate getting into a match and fighting with people that barley know how there class works and are just learning how to aim. Not to say its a bad thing. After all they have to start somewhere. But at least pair them with players of a similar level. Its prob not super fun to pick up the game for the first time and be match with a 2000 hour flank that solo's half your team because your tank is too busy fighting there tank or any one on the front line.
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The number off times I have gotten into a casual lobby and gotten top dmg, kills, and shield as a tank. Dealing more dmg than anyone else in the match only to still lose is dishearting to say the least. Like i wanna fight players of similar skill. I know people will say "just play ranked" but ranked is way slower to get into a match where as a casual lobby is well casual you know. Sorry for the straw man. But it just kills me man. The other solution to this is to have a group of people get together but again its not fun just to roll a bunch of lobby's with players that just installed a day ago.
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I can whine all I want but I wanna at least though up a solution or at least what people have to say about it.
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1. My first idea is get people in range of current level of about 10-20 levels of each other in a lobby then if there is still empty slots then work your way down the que. As far as I know paladins just pics whoever is quied up after a min. Id say maybe add a extra min to give it time to fill up. Of course it would take averaging out all players in que and if a player shows that more fits the average level of the lobby the lowest level player gets up into the next lobby down on the average.
2. The second idea is more similar to the first one but instead of player level it goes by the average of all charters that a player has.

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I have no idea how this would work or effect how long it would take to get into a lobby. I'm hoping for more like wait 3 mins and then get into a match. After all I would gladly wait a extra min or two in que then get paired with fresh players. But i can understand why someone would not want that. As they just wanna get into a match and just shot things. I also know me writing prob wont solve anything as this wont go anywhere but its still more fun to think about a better system. Any discussion is welcome and if you think there is a very big flaw with this idea also let me know. I have no idea on coding so there might be something obvious im not seeing. thx in advance if that is the case

This book unfortunately took me months to read because life got busy, but I think I just completely lost track of the plotline with Icarium and the wanderers in the Wasteland.
1) So were the wanderers dead the whole time? Feather Witch died beforehand, and Taxilian and Taralack Veed were killed by Icarium's mechanism, but not sure if they were resurrected in body or spirit.
2) Why did this group matter? What did they do except provide Icarium with a Finnest?
3) Why this group in particular? Why were they chosen or resurrected? It's a seemingly random, ragtag group of misfits. At least Taxilian and Rautos were connected to Icarium in some way, but what about the rest?
4) Were all of the group significant characters that we met beforehand? The Breath/Feather Witch reveal was interesting, but what about Last, Sheb, Asane, and Nappet?
5) Was the group physically wandering in the Wasteland or were they in one of Icarium's warrens? I thought they were in a warren until reaching Kalse Rooted because of some throwaway lines about how they didn't need food and manifested shovels when required. I suppose this also works if they were just spirits.
6) Why was Icarium invested in the fight between the K'Chain Che'malle and the Nah'ruk? I was picking up that he thought the Nah'ruk were too dangerous to let live, but it also seems pretty convenient that the wanderers led him to a sky keep. Feeling like I missed a little context.
7) So the Snake are within one of Icarium's warrens now? Is that where his crystal city is?
I'm fine with accepting a RAFO judgement but I came away feeling very "what the hell was that about"
Thank you :)