Hmm, it’s interesting how many times monster meat is brought up.
Not only is it an illegal item to hold, it’s also something two members of the royal family use when they can. The Emperor for his birds and the Crown Prince for himself. I wonder why the Crown Prince worked as a mercenary. If the monster meat is technically addictive and can cause issues within animals and humans, has anybody in universe researched its addictive properties? Is there a way to curb monster meat addiction other than not consuming it? What exactly does it so to the mind other than making the subject crave it?
Of course, I could be misinterpreting the text, but it doesn’t seem to be a staple in the culinary world in the empire at least. I wonder if it’s a common dish in another part of this universe.
I didn't read you comment cause spoiler tag, but have you seen the bg3 scene where Tav can eat from a dead thing? That's what your comment title "monster meat" reminded me of. (ノ≧∇≦)ノ
If you haven't seen it I recommend watching a youtube comp of all the gangs reactions! Some people are disgusted while others-
I love BG3! I haven’t finished playing, but the reactions are amazing ~
Larian Studios also developed Divinity Original Sin 2 and in that game you can play as an elf, they can eat flesh and see the deceased’s memories. I love unique interpretations of elves.
EHEHEH!!!! Bg3 can be so fun! That's pretty neat with the memory reading, but ew!
In Elder Scrolls, Wood Elves have a pact to eat sentient creatures flesh for some reason? You'd have to look deeper into it.
In "At the End of the Hidden Greenery" the elves are a male species who are reverse harem based and born from trees. They're also atheists.
In "The Greatest Estate Developer" the elves are carnivorous and believe that plants are their friends and are sacred.
Thanks for the recs ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
Your welcome!
The author of "The Greatest Estate Developer" has 3 other works which have the elves and their different representations:
"What a Bountiful Harvest Demon Lord" i recommend if you want more from the same team who worked on "The Greatest Estate Developer".
"The Dragon Kings Chef" It's a cute slice of life comedy. I got bored though.
"The Apothecary Prince" -
Not my thing, but some people like it. The prince was a pseudoscience "doctor" and it's all represented as actually helpful real world medical science. It tries to be funny and exciting but it all falls flat for me.
One of of the team literally said that they wanted to adapt a famous work rather than out of passion. It really shows for me. I didn't know about any of this before reading and read to chapter 40, I wanted to stop at 10 but pushed myself because I hoped it would change. I binged it too.
Just finished and I have a lot of thoughts about the symbolism attached to Gladys, Erna, and Björn.
I’ll start with Gladys. She’s often shown with wings, to mark her as an angel. Even in her art where she and Erna are mirrored, her halo is cold and feathery. Part of the artwork even reminds me of snakes. Her symbols can be stretched into how she’s interpreted by others and herself as a caged bird. Yet, we know that ultimately even angels can fall from their pride when tempted.
Erna is also associated with winged creatures, yet hers seem more bug like. Butterflies make me think of Psyche, the goddess of the soul who also suffered tests to prove to her husband her devotion. She too was basically sacrificed to a beast, lucky that he was sweet enough to provide her comforts. She is her husband’s soul, yet here the bug symbolism is almost uncomfortable. While she is his hope, she is also easy to crush or pin to the wall in appreciation of her beauty.
Both of them are likened to doe, mostly for their beauty. Erna in particular is like a fawn to Björn (fitting since she fawns after him), which is interesting since she almost always waiting for him. When young deer are left behind by their mothers, they stay laying the same spot they were left. Yet, Björn betrays this loyal instinct of Erna’s time and time again.
Wolves are considered loyal and show affection by licking the inside of each other’s mouth. While Björn is very loyal and affectionate in physical touch, his inability to express himself other than howling about his needs is very frustrating. I think he may worse than a wolf, seeing as he fails to see his partner as an equal until they have both been broken down. Though perhaps this is because she is a deer, not a wolf. He seems to hate chasing her funnily enough. I find it interesting that he is called a mad dog, seeing as the family’s symbol seems to be wolves. Perhaps it is the mistake of the populace, to think they have been fully domesticated.
Of course, I am no expert in animals. If I have made a mistake, please let me know. Of course, further additions to this conversation are also welcome.
I must say ... just wow ... seriously wow
“I will have her embroider my body.”
Something about that is deeply romantic to me. I don’t know why, it just is.
Surprising you’d think that when prior to that he’s thinking about locking her up. Felt like he’s wants to own her as a thing, rather than a person. Obsessed isolating type of vibe was how I read that.
I agree, but I’m a bit strange. Perhaps it’s the aesthetic of flesh and thread, the way he wants her to shape him. I tend to like some sort of shocking elements to art, and the line just reads in such a delicious way. Even though he’s manipulative and cruel, there is a part of him that is starting to accept the idea of being altered by her. He doesn’t seem to care how she changes him, just that it’s her. Of course, he’s still in control in a way. He could snip the threads at any point. Yet, embroidery is complex. To remove it can be quite messy. So it’s more the notion of it that entrances me, not the fictional reality of these characters.
Meari wears Nectarine Blossom and Honey, but we just get a vague description for Ms. S. Anybody have any ideas? Meari just describes it as soft wood and numbing spice as her direction ;^;
maybe something like sandal wood and cinnamon?
With all the “what-if” scenarios in his mind, being all broody and contemplative. He needs a cup of hot cocoa and maybe a book, bro’s stressed out.
I feel like Neil has a personality disorder. Not sure which one or if he has multiple, but his lack of total empathy points does make me wonder. Doesn’t excuse his actions though.
I get why Edgar couldn’t leave his brother behind. I have a much more loving older sibling, but they were pretty vocal if they felt something was “unfair” growing up. Even when you rationalize it, the guilt eats away at your self preservation.