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[peonyb]

hmmm...I called myself avoiding fire because I always choose that in every game because like come oonn flames, arson, mass destructive during raw emotions and palm cooked meals--who wouldn't be into that?!

Lol but no, seriously; just noticed something and now it has me wanting to choose it because, huh, that's kinda weird...maybe even intriguing. Now I could definitely be reading into it wrong because I cant read your mind and know what your plans are for the story or just how strong we can get buuuutt...

During the temple visit at the beginning when talking to priestess, I notice fire is the only one she acts a bit hesitant to really explain to us. As if "they run hot" is all she really knows and there's nothing much to it. At first I'm like well I mean it's such a common affinity so maybe shes just genuinely has no care or deep opinion on it, right?

But then, Wilbert goes into more detail and he's about to say something-- "they have this-" yet the priestess comes back and once again cuts the info short. Which now has me curious on if there is more to fire affinities than she's comfortable sharing..and what is it Wilbert was about to say.

Am I reading too much into it? Is this spoilery territory? or def something to keep an eye on?

To be honest, she doesn’t care very much for fire affinities lol. She’s very partial to water who are pretty much the exact opposite in temperament. But for Wilbert, Priestess Velrose is quite familiar with his tendency to hyper fixate and not only did she not invite him into her conversation, but she knew he wouldn’t get his duties done by sundown if she didn’t cut him off.

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[frie-ice]

This Hazbin Hotel collage is of Velvette and Rosie, while I was making this collage it got me to remember the Another Overlord Husk AU fanfic series by dragonwriter88 on AO3. That has the two going into business together, after Vel won the piece of property Rosie placed as her bet in a poker game between Overlords, as there was no way Rosie was going to bet the souls of her people like Vel's fellow Vees would.

[peonyb]

There is this sense of betrayal with the Priestress during the Awakening that doesn't exist with that asshole guard, Fenton or something, because she acknowledges the parents' good intentions and agrees to keep quiet but still spills the beans when asked— like, I get that MC is just some stranger kid and she isn't willing to risk her neck for them off the bat, but promising not to say anything then breaking it immediately just doesn't feel right. It would have been better for her to say "I'm not gonna say anything to anyone now but I won't lie if asked" than whatever just happened. 🥲 I loved the parents and wanted them to be safe.

Btw, the Priestress theorizes that the parents got the suppressants from the city since they cannot afford it otherwise as farmers— with the Mother's recent reveal, did she use whatever money she had hidden for the elixirs, or did Nyx send her them since he had the means? Would her status protect her from the ultimate punishment for treason (even though Nyx says neither she nor MC have any rights to exercise— it doesn't mean the status doesn't carry any weight) and extend that to her husband and child?

I was also surprised MC crying for their parents to run didn't get any reaction— I was half-expecting the guard to slap them or at least tell them to shut up, how can you speak on the behalf of traitors, etc.

Hi! I love hearing your thought process.

If Fendon was the one who brought the MC to the Priestess (rather than Elanil), she says that though she won’t report the parents to the Baron or Justiciar herself, it is likely too late already. The Priestess has her own concerns as well. She knows that the first place that will be checked for accomplices is the temple. Justified or not, it takes a clergy member proficient in divine magic to make an inhibiting elixir and they’re the nearest temple. She knows—as a Priestess who has been around for as long as she has—that no small town clergy member would risk creating something so illegal when the obvious culprit would be between them or a handful of others. It’s more likely for the elixirs to be made in more densely populated areas where it could be one of hundreds.

Once the vanguard confront her she really has no choice. They already know the MC’s parents tried to suppress their mark. There’s no dancing around that. Fendon could use other means to determine where the MC lives/their status. But by asking Velrose he’s essentially gauging her personal fault. If she were to push back then there’s no telling what kinds of accusations would be directed towards her and the clergy members she guides. It wouldn’t be fair to put them in jeopardy because the MC’s parents decided to break the law, no matter their reasons.

Mage MC’s mother has no political connections or status. She was the step daughter of the last Crown. And while she was afforded all of the material benefits of living within the Crown’s immediate family, she was still not blood related. Nyx mentions that the two half-siblings were treated very differently because of that one simple fact. She was provided for, but not given anything. That includes any kind of title or status. Once she became an adult she wanted nothing more than to get away from it. It’s why Nyx was only ever involved from afar.

MC’s reaction didn’t get a response from the vanguard because they were a distance away dealing with the parents. One set appeared to be a potential threat while the other was in the midst of begging for the sake of their child. They left the MC to Priestess Velrose.

[peonyb]

Previous anon here! Sorry I took so long, I was kinda distracted. I've gone through one path out of several I want to check, but it gave me enough info to form some thoughts...

So I went w/ Welling first— they're so?? cute??? I've loved them since the first time I played and it hasn't changed at all. They have this steady feel to them that's so genuine in their desire to help MC, it must be like landing on solid ground after being up in the air not knowing what's going to happen next (poor MC by the way). I also must absolutely mention the hand-holding bits because they made me feel giddy... and how gentle and protective they are with MC in comparison to other people (sorry not sorry Anastasia!).

Other thoughts I had— I really wish Fendon would be kicked in the head by a horse, Priestess Velrose seems quite cool (if MC has Light Affinity will they be able to ask her for advice? 👀) and I'm DREADING the outcome of them going back home. Their parents were literally hoisted by their own petard for what they did, MC can't do anything to stop it and now they'll possibly be left alone if both of their parents are arrested or, if they managed to sense trouble from that family chat with MC, run away to become fugitives. Either way... Knowing the whole truth won't be that easy.

I do, however, have some theories! I will send them in another ask, to not make this one so long. In short, I loved the update and I'm looking forward to reading the next part when it's ready!

— L 💜

Welling feels a strong connection with the MC from the very beginning. The strength of it catching even them off guard. And no matter how their relationship with the MC progresses, they’ll remain genuine in their want to help and support! The hand holding was definitely a highlight for them though lol and they tried hard to temper their own giddiness.

Nooo, not kicked in the head hahaha. Fendon is pretty awful though I won’t lie.

A light Affinity MC could ask Velrose for help, but I’m afraid she’d only be able to share general knowledge (how best to focus or interpret visions). This is mostly because clergy members are lent their divine magic while light Affinities wield it. So her way of channeling divine magic would be very different than the MC’s!

The MC definitely has it tough right now, but it won’t all be bad!

I’m glad you liked the update! And I enjoyed reading your thoughts. I mostly test the game myself (and only on occasion lovingly force a friend or family member to read it lol) so it’s always good to have other thoughts and opinions to let me know what’s enjoyable, intriguing, or even confusing! Thank you for taking the time to tell me!

[fairylike-dream]

Yeah obviously characters defined by their connection to another character can be really shallow and reductive of their personhood. Not mine though. Mine are cool

[masqueradingrose]

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