The Storm of the Alkonost

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It did not have a green glow when it was being summoned. I went frame by frame to make sure of this.

it only glows when it disappears. I THINK THAT'S HIS-

but also, 3, you remember how Zenos has a habit of just… dropping weapons he’s become bored of? Like his sword breaks and he just drops it on the ground, he spends a whole cutscene trying to pick a new weapon to fight us with before tossing his best katana…

perhaps he just fucking dropped it somewhere because he’s done with it, and the only reason she has it now is because he left it on the ground. because he’s gone to find something new.

tbh this post is Just for the it/its crowd now. keep shining.

LENOIR, N.C. – Tony Deal’s book, “But that’s not true!” is available for purchase online effective today. It can be purchased at Seedbed Press.

In my recent interview of Deal, he explained he wrote the book because he was motivated by an urgent desire to address the loss of truth, trust and the Golden Rules that have guided the American people and ideals for 250 years.

Deal says, “Not since Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ in 1776 has America so urgently needed the written word, the arts, and humanities to rally citizens against the rise of another king. If not now… when?”

He continues, “But That’s Not True” sounds the alarm. It holds a mirror up to complacency and fuels the ‘NO KINGS’ movement.

“Through storytelling, humor, and satire, this book sparks a vital conversation about leaders who value truth – and the dangerous consequences when they don't.” He notes it contains vital lessons for youngsters and adults alike:

For younger readers: It is a fable about the virtues of trust, and a reminder that a free society is always just one lie away from tyranny.

For adults: It is a sharp, accurate satire of today’s political landscape and how falsehoods are used to divide us.

He explains, “I am not a career writer or a professional author. I am just one person who refused to sit by and stay angry. I had to do something. This book is my effort.”

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The book can be ordered from Seed Bed Press, Inc. On the Web: seedbedpress.org. Contact: [email protected]

Deal is planning events in the region to discuss the book and make it available for purchase. The Appalachian Chronicle will keep you informed of those events.

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Isn't it fun to think about how it all started with his helmet and it was all tied to WoL once he found them worthy enough to get personal with in several fights?

When Elidibus was puppeting his body on the battlefield, he had the helmet on, which is a weird choice given that every meeting Zenos had with WoL from a point on was without a helmet. But hey, Elidibus had no clue about blondie needing to look his friend his enemy in the eyes at all times during their heated duels.

It also feels like a sort of hmm...special treatment to get to know his identity right? Sure the Garlean troops get to see him without the helmet, but on the battlefield he always had it on. WoL proves to be a worthy opponent? Oopsie, all of a sudden he doesn't care to wear the helmet and shows up without it each time. He doesn't care about bystanders seeing his face obviously, he cares that WoL focuses on him while also personally showing his full interest in the fight. He's not hiding behind a mask or a helmet, which could very well also be a symbol of his boredom; why take off your helmet in front of some ant-like warriors who'll fall in one strike?

𝔜𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔤𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔰𝔱 𝔣𝔬𝔢. ♡~