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Tales of Symphonia: A Decade and Counting
(Currently on hiatus) On July 13th, 2004, North America received one of the greatest games to grace the GameCube and the gaming world... This blog will be all about one of my favorite games, Tales of Symphonia. Anything related to Tales of Symphonia will be posted here...
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(Screenshots taken from the in-game news section)
Colette and Mithos are each receiving a new magic mirror later this month/early next month!
Also, an interesting/fun fact about Colette's new magic mirror: I think it might be in celebration of Bread Day (パンの日), which was last Friday (April 12th)!
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Newly drawn cover jacket art for the 20th anniversary live performance Blu-ray release!
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Not going to make three separate posts for the three fics I uploaded today, just this one, so if you're going to read any of them, please read them at the mirror links (for An Ocean Apart, I highly recommend you read it on AO3, because of the formatting)!
Together Evermore
Characters/Relationships: Kratos Aurion, Anna Irving, Kratos/Anna, Kranna, Dirk, Kratos Aurion and Dirk
Genre: Romance/Fluff
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Graphic Smut
Word Count: 4241
Mirror Link: AO3 | Pixiv
Summary: The morning after Kratos and Anna’s second midnight reunion, Anna wakes up to find her husband reading a book that holds a deep, emotional meaning for her. When Kratos asks her to explain and summarize the book’s story, she’s more than happy to oblige. Then a short time later, after Kratos recalls a few intimate moments they shared the night before, he finds himself in the mood for more, and she’s willing to oblige him on that, too. The couple then spends the rest of the day eating a special brunch and enjoying each other’s company, grateful that they have the rest of their lives to spend together.
Author’s Note: So a few months ago, I decided I wanted to write a direct sequel to ‘Forever Yours’. I started writing this down in a notebook initially, then ultimately decided to just write it how I normally would on my laptop. This fic takes place the morning after the ending of ‘Forever Yours’, so it’s set in my Anna Lives AU (which I think has completely consumed me, help), but it is not required that you read that fic before reading this one unless you want to. There’s also a short conversation between Kratos and Dirk in this one, and this is my first time writing dialogue, or really anything for Dirk, so I apologize if his dialogue sounds weird (or even stereotypical).
Wrapped Up In Your Scent
Characters/Relationships: Kratos Aurion, Anna Irving, Kratos/Anna, Kranna, Lloyd Irving, Noishe
Genre: Romance/Fluff
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Graphic Smut
Word Count: 3183
Mirror Link: AO3 | Pixiv
Summary: One late winter night, Kratos comes back inside from a couple hours of chopping firewood to find Lloyd asleep on the floor of the living room, using Noishe as his pillow. After putting the boy properly to bed in his own room, he heads back to the bedroom, where he finds Anna already in bed, reading a book. He informs her that he’s going to take a bath, and she apologizes for forgetting to put their son to bed earlier. Kratos assuages his wife’s worry, telling her that he already took care of it, then heads into the bathroom. While Kratos is taking a bath, Anna gets out of bed to make herself some tea. Both secretly hope that the other will use the gifts they bought for each other, and each wonders what the other will smell or taste like as a result of using those gifts. What else will using those gifts lead to?
Author’s Note: Lol, this one ended up being an unplanned sequel to ‘Like Firewood and Spice…’. Just like that one, this one was also inspired by some candles, two of them this time, that I’ve seen at work the last couple of months. I never planned on writing a sequel to ‘Like Firewood and Spice…’, and I’m sure most of you didn’t think I would either, but here it is I guess.
An Ocean Apart
Characters/Relationships: Kratos Aurion, Anna Irving, Kratos/Anna, Kranna
Genre: Fluff/Light Angst
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Word Count: 2336
Mirror Link: AO3 | Pixiv
Summary: Due to his involvement in a major business project, Kratos has been away from his wife for almost a year. The couple communicates with each other nightly via text and video call. One night after Anna comes home late from work, she asks her husband during their nightly video call if he knows when he’s coming home to her. His answer ends up being the one she had hoped for, but would require her to wait for him just a little bit longer.
Author’s Note: So this one is set in a Modern AU, and is also a contest entry for March’s Pixiv Novel writing contest. The theme of the month is Meetings and Partings, and this one was written for the sub-theme of Long Distance Relationships. The title of this one, along with the overall theme of the story, was inspired by this quote (please scroll down to the first part of the QA section) in reference to the same song and its lyrics at the link (yes, this is yet another fic inspired by that song, lol). Anyway, I’ve never written anything like this before, nor have I entered anything into one of these contests before, so I’m a little nervous about posting this because I don’t know what to expect (I don’t expect to win anything, since the winners are going to be selected via lottery, so completely random), but I do hope some of you out there will enjoy reading this one. This one is also my favorite of the three fics I’m uploading today.
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Artist: 笹池
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Artist: ざっく
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Tiny Kratos
Smol Kratos
Big Kratos
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☘️🌸🐕🗡️
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(Okay, I'll come out of my posting hiatus for a moment, because I just can't resist posting about new merch...😅)
From February 17th through February 25th, a new Dash store pop-up shop will be offering new merch available for purchase, with some merch featuring new formal outfits! Some merch will only be available to buy in person, while some will be available to buy at the online store as well. More details and images can be found here!
#tales of symphonia#lloyd irving#colette brunel#genis sage#kratos aurion#zelos wilder#mithos yggdrasill#merch
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An Announcement Regarding This Year's Event, and Future Events
Hey everyone… So after much internal debate with myself the last few months, and taking into consideration the lack of participation the last couple of years, along with receiving some unfortunate recent news that further confirms that this is ultimately the decision I should make, I've come to the difficult decision to cancel this year's event, and likely future events as well.
I know this isn't what some of you wanted to read, but as an old saying sort of goes, all good things must eventually come to an end.
So if last year's event ends up being the final one, then I would like to take this moment to thank all of you for your support these last five years! This blog will continue to be used for reblogs and other content, and all event related posts will be kept up as an archive for you all to look at for, hopefully, years to come. Thank you all so much again!
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AO3/Pixiv Masterlist - Part Three
Part One can be found here, and Part Two can be found here! Felt like a good time to add another one of these. There will probably be a Part Four, but probably not for at least another year and half (or whenever I write ~11 or 12 fics). This part is going to be divided into two sections, a drabble one, and a one-shot one. The drabbles (which are all R18/Explicit, so please be aware of that), were all written between July and December 2022. And the one-shots were all written between August 2022 and November 2023 (some are also R18/Explicit or Mature, so again, just be aware of that).
Drabbles
On Top (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
Her Taste (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
Her Warmth (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
His Touch (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
One-Shots
Forever Yours (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
This is my favorite fic that I wrote in 2022! I still love the ending to this one, and overall I'm just really proud of how I wrote it!
Getting Caught Up In The Moment (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
Close
AO3 | Pixiv
Year of the Snow Bunny
AO3 | Pixiv
Almost a year later, I am still so, so happy and grateful that many of you liked this fic! I'm hoping to post an Easter themed sequel to this one that I started on last year, next year.
A Quiet Morning
AO3 | Pixiv
This might be my favorite fic that I wrote last year! It's really sappy, but I don't know, I just love how I wrote it!
Impatience (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
In Your Arms
AO3 | Pixiv
The Unexpected Dog (Protozoan) Father
AO3 | Pixiv
I am still completely floored by the response to this one five months later! This is probably my second favorite fic that I wrote last year, and I am so, so happy that many of you liked this one, too! I do plan on writing a sequel to this one, but I don't know when I'll get around to writing/posting that. Could be this year, could be next year...
To Revel Being In His Arms (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
Let's Sleep Warmly
AO3 | Pixiv
Holding Them Close
AO3 | Pixiv
Tangled and Tied, Now and Forever (R18)
AO3 | Pixiv
That's all for this addition to my masterlist! This year I'm going to focus more on my WIPs and maybe, finally, adding some second parts to some of my past fics that really need it. Currently, I don't plan on posting another fic until March, when I will hopefully, finally, finish that Valentine's Day/White Day series I started almost two years ago. In November, I plan on posting three fics, one to celebrate the fifth anniversary of a song mid-month, one for Good Couple Day, and one at the very end of the of the month to celebrate the fifth anniversary of some fanart (iykyk). Anyway, I'm going to end this part here. Thanks for reading!
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~2023 Symphonia Fic Recs~
Wanted to start off the new year (a little late, haha) with some fic recs for Tales of Symphonia! This is going to be focused on fics that were specifically published/updated in 2023, so some of these stories will vary in length as well as in rating, and you'll most likely see some repeating authors. A small disclaimer: I like to read stories that are in-line with my general preferences and likes (such as fave ships and characters) so I'm admitting some bias in these recs, but I also believe these fics are very much worth reading and want to share them! Much of this is also from the top of my head, so apologies in advance if I miss some additional fics!
Each will be a link to the story and author, rating and word count, and with a very brief summary of the fic. These are in no particular order.
With that, let's go! All fics are under the cut! (And just past New Year's Lloyd):
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And A Sense of Guilt I Can't Deny by AdeptArcanist (G, 1.7k)
- Frank was never the sort of man to consider himself extraordinary. He was just another boy who grew up under Iselia’s auspices, taking the peaceful days for granted. He never expected that he would be the father of the next Chosen.
A character study revolving around Frank Brunel, his upbringing under the Church, and his connection with Colette. A beautiful fic that gives more of a voice to one of Symphonia's overlooked minor characters.
Passed between these hands of ours by Umbry2000 (G, 3.2k)
- The passing of joy from one person to the next, like stones pressed from hand to hand.
Lloyd and Colette meet with a young member of the Chosen lineage and teaches her how to skip stones, interspersed with wonderfully written flashbacks to them as children. Takes place post-canon.
Wings of the Dawn by FrostGlaive (T, 56.9k)
- Yggdrasill is determined to have his Angelus Project completed. In a frantic bid to save his son, Kratos tries a temporary measure. But plans never go as intended.
A canon-divergence fic where Lloyd is captured in Welgaia by Yggdrasill, his key crest then removed from his Exsphere by Kratos. A very interesting take where Lloyd is unwillingly put on the enemy side and has revelations differently from canon.
Rewind by ignitible (T, 20.9k)
- "A person’s memories is tied to their time. -- There will be nothing for them to remember."
A post-canon fic that mixes in an adventure/mystery plot with the age regression trope in such an engaging way. Begins with most of the party searching for missing persons in the Shadow Temple before they get separated-and discovering who gets hit with the trope is half the fun in reading to find out! Currently an ongoing fic.
Forever and Always by kimberriez (G, 6.6k)
- Lloyd was raised by a blacksmith, he knows all sorts of things about metal, about craftsmanship. What he can't quite figure out is why Kratos has a wedding ring, and what about it looks familiar. A dad reveal, set right after Colette is kidnapped in Ozette.
A canon-divergence fic that plays with the timeframe of when Lloyd realizes who Kratos is, and gives some really touching interaction between the two as a result. Part of a series of different dad reveals.
stargazing by almost_home (G, 2.3k)
- Lloyd invites Genis for a sleepover. Pre-game.
A small and sweet fic about Lloyd and Genis as children, spending time together at Lloyd's home. Overall a really adorable portrayal of their friendship.
Like Starlight by MannaTea (T, 5.4k)
- Aithra Brunel is sixteen when she accepts the oracle and her new title: Sylvarant’s Chosen of Regeneration.
A really beautiful and tearful story centering around one of the past Chosens of Sylvarant, particularly detailing about her journey and the tragedy that ultimately befalls her.
A Good Luck Charm by sistaofpeace1 (G, 1.3k)
- A simple trinket turns out to be far more meaningful.
A cute feel-good Kratos/Anna fic with Anna helping Kratos fight off some bandits, as well as Kratos not knowing what a mistletoe is. Hilarity ensues, leading to some nice fluff.
just down the dirt road by Baron_Ali (G, 1.1k)
- Memories and nostalgia shrouding his childhood home give Lloyd pause; Colette sets her dork back on track.
This story takes place one year after Lloyd and Colette's Exsphere journey, and delves deep into the difficulty of the quest and how it's beginning to weigh down on Lloyd and his confidence in tackling it while Colette reassures him. An incredibly sweet and warm fic that has a lot of lovely imagery in its storytelling.
The place of our dreams (let's go there) by holy_kami (T, 6.3k)
- He probably thought he did a good job of hiding his pain from them, but Colette was all too familiar with feeling alienated because she was so starkly different from everyone else. In fact, she and Zelos were more alike than anyone else she knew.
A Zelos and Colette fic that takes place before and after Zelos' betrayal. Incredibly great introspection between both of their roles as Chosen and how it brings them both an understanding of each other.
complications you could do without by almost_home (G, 3.7k)
- Raine is injured in the Temple of Ice, and Zelos has a rough time with it.
A really fascinating fic about Zelos experiencing past trauma when Raine gets injured. This story does a great job portraying his dynamics with the entire group overall, along with a touching scene between him and Raine for a bit of closure.
Heart Beats by Umbry2000 (G, 1.7k)
- She counts the steady beats of his heart, and promises to always protect him.
The style of this fic winds around Colette and Lloyd's physical interactions, and written in such a genuine way that leads to a bittersweet ending. A great mixture of fluff and angst.
Vita by MannaTea (E, 4.1k)
- Half-elves can now attend formal schools as well as teach in them. They can join the church, attend the theater, walk into any medical facility and receive treatment, and practice medicine. But they cannot marry humans.
A Regal/Raine fic where Regal's own unique healing magic is put to good use while he and Raine meet secretly. Takes place in the backdrop of a vote where it would be decided if half-elves and humans can get married, making for a suspenseful and emotional story.
The Great Interdimensional Curry Quest by VSSAKJ (G, 1.1k)
- Filled with a burning yearning for the universe’s spiciest delicacy, Symphonia's Spice-Loving Gnomelette leaves the Temple of Earth behind, setting off on a journey through time and space (and other Tales of games) to treat his taste buds to even hotter and heartier meals.
This story technically spans over other Tales of games, but is focused on the silly gnomelette from Symphonia that demands something spicy from the party. Just a really fun fic where this NPC travels across different worlds and dimensions for the spiciest food in existence!
A Cowgirl Comes-a-Ridin' by Night Sky (E, 7.3k)
- They called them Lloyd the Kid and Colette the Angel. A notorious couple wanted by the authorities in all of western Sylvarant. Slipperier than a snake in slime oil and luckier than a mimic chest in a seemingly looted ghost town, these two had the highest bounty on their heads in the west: One million gald reward for each. Dead or alive.
As the title implies, a really hilarious but also sexy fic set in a Western AU, taking place while Lloyd and Colette are out on the run and settle for the night. Both are adorable goofballs just having a good time with the writing style making this such a fun ride to go on. Also, Sheena is the sheriff tracking them down!
Break Open the Sky by MannaTea (M, 102.5k)
- What kind of “Hero” of Regeneration would she be to leave an infant to fend for itself? Someone had to have left it here for a reason. The question was, of course, why? But as she lifted the little thing carefully into her arms, the motion reminding her of nights so far in the past, now, the why seemed almost tragically clear: this baby was of mixed blood.
A Raine-centric fic (with eventual Regal/Raine) where she must take care of an abandoned half-elf baby that was left to her. An incredibly well-written fic that deals with Raine's issues of abandonment and past trauma, combined with a good deal of worldbuilding for Symphonia and examining the still-thriving deep-seated prejudices for half-elves.
Pretty Ribbon by CamTheYaoiFan (G, 492)
- Presea grapples with the intricacies of female friendship, and wonders why she fumbles even more around Colette. But Colette is patient and kind, and Presea finds herself feeling especially drawn to her.
A very cute little fic about Presea navigating her feelings for Colette and what she means to her. Perfect for a short and sweet read. Includes fluff and also some fanart in the story.
Snow Angel by amuk (T, 1.1k)
- Colette was clumsy. Sheena had known this for a while now. Every place they’d ever visited had a Colette-shaped imprint. Yet, for some reason, she thought that teaching her how to skate was a good idea.
A really light-hearted Sheena/Colette fic where the two go ice skating together. Clumsiness happens, but for a really great and romantic effect. Expect sweet fluff.
sings the tune without the words by MannaTea (T, 23.3k)
- 4,000 years after the events of Tales of Symphonia, our heroes have been reborn. This tale belongs to Lloyd and Colette.
A Lloyd/Colette multichapter fic that takes place in a modern AU, but with the twist that it's also a reincarnation AU! Follows along Lloyd and Colette's lives from childhood to old age, with some familiar faces along the way, with both uplifting and tragic moments in-between.
A Held Note by fowl68 (G, 11.5k)
- Dirk poured tea for their ghost. She never sat with him, but she would drift closer, drawn in by his voice and conversation. She talked, sometimes, endless questions about her baby and where was her baby? She never absorbed the fact that her baby was sleeping in the bed just upstairs.
A story that examines the 'what-if' scenario of Anna and Martel being wandering ghosts during the events of Symphonia, interacting with the cast during different points in their lives, from childhood to adulthood. A really introspective look at how their deaths affect Symphonia's story overall.
Mirage by Umbry2000 (G, 2.7k)
- The role given to Colette Brunel had been that of the Chosen. It was a role only she could play. And she played it to perfection.
An introspective-fic about Colette with an incredibly well-written look into the pressures of her role, and how it affects her even after the events of Symphonia. Has some brief Lloyd/Colette as his presence helps her break from the shell she's built around herself.
Rather Be Happy by Phylarologist (T, 4.6k)
- Lloyd and Colette take a break from their Exsphere-gathering journey to have the worst date imaginable.
Just as the summary explains! But with the added angst that eventually occurs near the end and the very reasoning for why Lloyd and Colette are on a bad date. A wholesome fic with that dash of hurt/comfort.
Missing the Ground by sapphose (G, 1.9k)
- The group's journey to the Temple of Earth is interrupted by a long detour to the Toize Valley Mines. Can Zelos and Regal face what awaits them on the southeast continent?
This fic is part of an ongoing role-reversal AU series with Zelos as the Chosen of the declining world. The story is a brief look into his journey, where Zelos is already losing some of his humanity, as well as dives into his dynamic with the party. A really intriguing portrayal of Symphonia's worldbuilding if the situations were reversed.
Strangely Sacred by fowl68 (G, 19.6k)
- The power of the Summon Spirits takes a toll if you're not careful. Sheena can't always afford to be. How the party learns to support each other.
Each chapter of this fic examines Sheena's bond with a Summon Spirit and their power--but is also a really wonderful exploration of Sheena's dynamic with each party member, using the Summon Spirits as the connection. Very well-written one-on-one character interaction.
Formative by sykilik101 (G, 6.3k)
I am who I am because of you. And, maybe, you are who you are because of me.
A story that examines Lloyd and Colette's relationship at different points during their childhood years together. Beautifully captures the nuances of their friendship and blossoming feelings for one another, all while learning about what the Chosen role entails and how Lloyd gradually goes against it for Colette's sake.
Oblivion - We are all monsters here by KujaTribal (M, 25.5k)
- Kratos had Lloyd during the ancient war and Lloyd sacrificed himself in order to protect Martel. Several thousand years later, Kratos rules over both Tethe'alla and Sylvarant and Zelos is set on the journey to regenerate the world.
An AU where Zelos as the Chosen is sent on a journey, but with a twist! The entire story is extremely canon-divergent, where a lot of characters are shifted into entirely new roles. (For example, Forcystus and Magnius are Zelos' best friends and have major roles, and Zelos is a half-elf!) Very fun to read just to see how familiar characters are set-up in this new imagining of Symphonia's world. Currently an ongoing fic.
To Those Left Behind by LiaLox (T, 5.6k)
- A collection of short stories on what it means to feel time flow differently, on what it means to love, to leave, and to be left behind.
This collection has two chapters so far, but they both examine some unique themes and characters in the Symphonia universe. First chapter is told from Phaidra's perspective and her realizing Kratos' identity from her deceased sister's letters, while the second chapter focuses on Emil from Dawn of the New World and his future with Marta.
Innocent Little Secrets by KujaTribal (G, 1.1k)
- Raine shares a tiny little secret.
A very adorable Zelos/Raine fic that takes place during canon. Both Zelos and Raine show a little of their vulnerabilities to each other that leads to some really great fluff. Another great short and sweet read.
The Unexpected Dog (Protozoan) Father by shibabunny (T, 2.9k)
- A few months after Kratos and Anna settle in Luin, the couple, along with Lloyd and Colette, who are now engaged and in town visiting the older couple, discover a pile of puppies surrounding Noishe. And some seem to have an uncanny resemblance to the loyal protozoan.
This is a really adorable fic taking place in an Anna-lives AU about Noishe having puppies. What makes this fic really engaging is how much Kratos doesn't want to give away the puppies, showing a very soft side of him! A super cute read.
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And that's a lot of recs! If you'd like to check out any of the above fics, definitely give them a read and leave a kudos/comment. I haven't read every fic that was made in the past year either, so you can always check AO3 for more fics!
...And if you've read this far! I'll throw in an extra bonus of some of my own fics that I wrote in 2023 and particularly like for anyone's interest.
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Being an angel is pretty inconvenient, huh? (T, 36.1k)
- Lloyd had never been too fond of his wings. But they were still useful, and convenient when they needed to be. It only made sense to use what he had. Until his wings changed one night, and became permanent, with real feathers attached to bone. And they were heavy.
A Lloyd/Colette fic spanning seven chapters, focusing on Lloyd's mana wings and their transformation into permanent ones. Deals with some brief body horror, party dynamics, themes of change and acceptance, and an eventual happy ending.
To Sow the Seeds of Love and Adoration (T, 8k)
- Tabatha knew that a doll that failed in her purpose must be discarded. She was flawed, with a voice that continued to halt and assess every syllable, with a body that refused to house the soul of the woman she was made in the image of.
Focuses on Tabatha both before and during the events of Symphonia, along with a look in to her and Altessa's close relationship. Was an art/fic collab with @frayed-symphony which is included in the story!
Resemblance (G, 2.7k)
- During a rainy day in Asgard, Kratos takes up cooking for the party. Colette notices quite a few things.
Just as the summary says; Kratos cooks for the party, (specifically seafood stew!) Meanwhile, Colette makes a few connections between him and Lloyd throughout. Lloyd also gets caught in the rain.
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Thanks again for reading and hoping for a great 2024!
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Artist: ざっく
#tales of symphonia#kratos aurion#anna irving#lloyd irving#kranna#aurion family#yuan ka fai#martel yggdrasill
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ROUND 1A, MATCH 8 OUT OF 8!
Cause of Death & Propaganda Under the Cut:
Rachel Bronev
Cause of Death: Unspecified Illness
Propaganda:
So much lost potential!! She is related to several important characters and so her death is to make every other (male) character cry. It only counts as one character's backstory, though: the other characters already have different dead woman backstories.
Grandma Rosiepuff
Cause of Death: Consumed; Sacrificed Herself to Save Grandson
Propaganda:
"BECAUSE SINGING KILLED MY GRANDMA, OK?"
Anna Irving
Cause of Death: Murdered by the Love of Her Life When Transformed into a Monster
Propaganda:
She’s the main characters mother and there’s just so much wasted potential in her character. She’s literally killed off before the start of the game for Kratos man pain as well as causing Lloyd pain later when he finds out the truth. And we never hear anything else about her, her only relevance to the story is her death.
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for the tos secret santa exchange. hope you like it, shark scribbles!
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December 11th is apparently Gastrointestinal Day in Japan!
So I guess this official art is a reminder not to eat anything made by Raine or Natalia if you care about your own...
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