#bernardo carpio

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MEET THE DEMIGODS

It's still a working idea but I want to have some reoccurring minor antagonists who are descendants of different Filipino mythological figures.

I call these trio the Demigods because their feats are god-like among humans. While minor antagonists, aren't actually evil. They're manipulated by the actual villains into doing their bidding.

More of the characters under more.

Prince Rayan Maralit

Hailing from Batangas, Prince is the descendant of the Tagalog legendary hero Pablo Maralit, inheriting his many agimat (and thus having a variety of powers). He strong, kind, maybe a bit stupid, and always a fun guy to be around. Prince is indebted to the main antagonist as the main antagonist saved his life one day. Thus, he's the one who's most reluctant to betray him. As the oldest, he's the group's role model and leader

Prince has an indestructible kampilan that can even harm ghosts and spirits. His many agimat gives him many abilities such as super strength, super speed, enhanced durability, control over water and many more.

Bertha Carpio

This hot headed 10 year old from Montalban is the descendant of Bernardo Carpio. Thus, she has strength and druability that surpasses that of Prince's agimat. As the newest member, she's also the most skeptical of the group and the main antagonist. The only reason she even joined was because the main antagonist picked her up when she was a homeless girl.

Her strength is the same as Bernardo Carpio's, whose strength is the cause of earthquakes. She has no control over it however so she has special bracelets laced with magic the allows her to control how much strength she exerts.

Ma. Carmelita Rose Lumbad

Born in Laguna, grew up in Manila. Carmelita is the descendant of Maria Makiling. She's what I'd call THE Maria Clara: demure, self-effacing, and virtuous to a fault. Carmelita acts as a big sister figure to Bertha and the assistant to Prince and her true self is something she stiffles up. She thinks that by following the antagonists' doctrine then she might find a new self and rid of her real self.

As a descendant of Maria Makiling, she has powers of nature. Plants, fungi, animals, and the weather falls under her domain. Though she's the most frail among the demigod group she's potentially the most powerful member.

[swellbloom-kids]

the spectating saints.

Saints are higher-existence beings spectating on the story - in this case, When the Crocodiles Weep - a Filipino reimagining of Umineko. From left to right, they are:

Bernardo Carpio, the Saint of Toil. An imprisoned giant chained between two mountains.

Asuang, the Saint of Damnation. The mother of monsters and all things hellish. Dwells deep under Mt. Malinao.

Sto. Monito, the Saint of Gifts. The saint form of Kulas Obispo, the story's hero. He must defeat Doña Jeronima and uncover her lies.

Flerida, the Saint of Truth. Her statements, just like her arrows, always hit their mark. Values accuracy above all.

I've got other Saint OCs, but these are the main ones. They're premade PCs for When the Crocodiles Weep, though you can always make your own.

Check out WTCW here:

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom of love blossoming under the waters of a river. People who lived above cried out: ”We are hungry! We

[beholdtheleaves]

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom of love blossoming under the waters of a river.

People who lived above cried out: ”We are hungry! We are cold!”

The muse of the kingdom felt pity for these poor wretches. In her mercy, she turned them all into crocodiles, making them part of her kingdom. They lived underwater, and never knew suffering again.

Now, every time you see a crocodile weep, know that it is crying tears of joy.

—"Ang Alamat ng Buwaya" by Huseng Paksiw

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WHEN THE CROCODILES WEEP is a ttrpg inspired by the various myths surrounding the Pasig River. It tells the story of the Obispo family and their dealings with the Riverine Saint, Doña Jeronima. Parallel to this, the higher-existence saints debate with that same Jeronima in a metaphysical world known as the Retablo.

Follow the stories of:

Cesar, a political heir struggling to fill his father's shoes. His patron is Bernardo Carpio, Saint of Toil.

Malaya, an activist journalism student uncovering her family's dark secrets. Her patron is Flerida, Saint of Truth.

Kulas, a slacker musician challenged by Doña Jeronima to solve her riddles in the Retablo. His patron is Pilandok, Saint of Trickery.

Fely, a young but macabre bookworm regaining her memories as her patron Asuang, Saint of Damnation.

Hope you can check it out!

[filipinfodump]

The Legend of Bernardo Carpio

Legend from the Tagalog People

As Golems is to the Jews, so is Bernardo Carpio to the Filipino race. Bernardo Carpio is considered the savior of the Filipinos against national oppression and enslavement. From time immemorial, this legend of Bernardo Carpio has been believed by many. They say that he is imprisoned inside the legendary mountain of San Mateo beyond Montalban. The strength of Bernardo Carpio is like that of Hercules. According to popular belief, even as a child he could already pull out and uproot trees without any effort. His strength and courage are tremendous and he makes sport of the lighting and the thunder. It is the belief of many that Bernardo Carpio is not only imprisoned, but his feet are held down by chains because of his dangerous strength. The chains binding one foot, it is said, have been broken and that binding the other foot is short because every ten years the chain is shorted by one link. The moment Bernardo Carpio is freed from his chains, the enslavement and oppression of the Filipino race will be replaced by freedom and happiness

From Philippine Folk Literature Series: Vol. III, The Legends (2002), compiled and edited by Damiana L. Eugenio, published by The University of the Philippines Press (shopee, amazon)

[motziedapul]

Aswang At Berdugo

[Monsters And Executioners]

It's taken a little bit, but we're finally going to be releasing Aswang At Berdugo on June 12, 2021, or Philippine Independence Day!

The story tackles themes of police brutality and EJKs (extra-judicial killings) set in Metro Manila.

Cover art by the amazing @mrdespondency

Young superhero Bernardo Carpio, "hero of the people", investigates supposed “aswang attacks” in a Metro Manila slum, encountering the masked “Aswang Killer”.

What he learns, and the decision he must make, might go against his values- but may just be what the people need.

This issue is the first of three in which the superhero trio, the Young Bayani, deal with issues plaguing the people they strive to protect, but must deal with crises they never thought they'd have to take on their shoulders when they first began as superheroes.

[atemozzarella]

Bernardo Carpio, national superhero of the Philippines from my novel BAYANI and the @projectbayanikomiks :) 

Eugenio "Boy" Makadiwa, son of Bathala. 

One of the former Young Bayani, alongside Lastikid and Adarna. 

[mythos-theos]

Filipino Mythology Week →  Day 6: Demigods/Heroes (pt. 2)

“The souls of heroes are forged by the gods and tempered with the pain of life.” ― Brian Rathbone

[beholdtheleaves]

Right now I'm running a tabletop campaign that's essentially "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children but make it Filipino". It stars the headmistress Miss Kalaw as she struggles to run a school for people with special powers.

Kalaw is the Filipino word for hornbill. They are called the "clocks of the forest" because they always sound their birdcall at noon. Thus, I thought they'd be fitting imagery for a character with time-looping powers.

As for Miss Kalaw's role in the story, she is the daughter of Maria Makiling, who presides over time and tradition. Her younger brother is Bernardo Carpio, the incarcerated giant. She dearly misses him and regrets her role in having him locked up.

I have a playlist for the campaign - for Miss Kalaw specifically. Its main song is Ikaw na Walang Hagganan by Orange & Lemons. I specifically chose the lyrics because they speak of yearning and missing someone.

Filipino:

Kung 'di man kita nasisilayan Sa araw-araw, oh, aking hirang Mauhaw man ako sa dampi ng 'yong labi Ang tamis ng 'yong pagsuyo'y laging gugunitain

English (translation mine):

If I don't get to see you Every day, oh my darling Though I thirst for the caress of your lips I'll embrace the sweetness of your affection