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[luxaofhesperides]

ghostlights prompt with "it's okay, you're safe now" hurt/comfort?

It takes over a month to find Danny. 

Thirty seven days of panic and ever growing dread, searching for him every single day. Duke hasn’t felt this way since he was in foster care, running away from whatever home he got placed in to search for his parents. 

The first week was spent trying to find any trace of Danny, working on nothing but his last few messages and a voicemail he left Duke, where all he said was a whispered, Call me back when you can. I might just be paranoid, but I think someone’s following me. I’m walking home right now. I… I don’t know, I feel a little sick, Duke, I— And then static before the voicemail ends. 

There hadn’t been any sign that Danny made it home. No cameras caught sight of him after he walked past a bus stop. No one around on the streets to tell him what happened. 

One moment, Danny was there. The next, he was gone.

He had to recruit the rest of the Bats into searching for Danny, and his guilt of outing Danny as a meta (half ghost, as Danny called himself) was easily buried under his desperation. Duke knows the statistics. The chances of finding someone after three days drop drastically, and after enough time, it’s safe to assume they’re dead even if people keep searching. 

Jason promised to interrogate some traffickers moving outside of Crime Alley, updating Duke weekly on any other kidnappings that might be related to Danny’s case. Tim had been checking around Danny’s neighborhood, slipping in and out of spaces to gather information, leaving behind cameras and bugs on the off chance the kidnappers came back to the area. Barbara hacked her way into the messages of traffickers, trying to find any mention of Danny. Even Bruce had gotten involved, looking into Danny’s background to see if there was anyone that might be connected to his disappearance.

Vlad Masters wasn’t a lead. He had no idea Danny was missing when they called, and he ended the call immediately to begin his own search.

Thirty seven days.

Duke didn’t want to lose hope, but all he could think about were the empty spaces in his life where Danny once was. 

And now, on the thirty eighth day, Duke jerks awake as his cell phone rings at max volume and he scrambles to get it. He’s not risking another missed call, not after Danny disappeared. 

He doesn’t have time to say anything once he accepts the call before Jason is saying, “We found him Duke. Babs is sending the location to the GPS of your motorcycle. Suit up and meet us here.”

“Is he okay?”

“He’s…” Jason hesitates. “He’ll live. But these fuckers did a number on him, from what we've read in their files. We’re waiting for you and the others to get here, and then we’ll take them out while you get your boy to safety.”

“I’m on my way,” Duke says, already pulling his suit out to get changed. He hasn’t bothered to bring it to the Batcave for weeks, spending most of his time out on the streets as the Signal. It’s just easier to have it on hand than to go to the Batcave to suit up, or to leave it in the Hatch. He chucks his phone back onto his bed and is jumping out the window of his apartment just a minute later, dropping down to street level just as his motorcycle pulls up on the street.

He’ll have to remember to get Babs a gift basket or something when this is all over. It’s the least he can do after she’s helped him so much over the past month. 

“Thanks, Babs,” Duke says into his comm, switching it to a private line with Oracle. She hums an acknowledgement, but otherwise doesn’t respond. Not that Duke has much in him for conversation; all his focus is on Danny, Danny, Danny.

The GPS on the motorcycle leads him to the outskirts of GCU campus, in one of the buildings that had been closed off after a fire earlier in the year that they still haven’t fixed due to the amount of mobsters who liked to pass through it, using it as a drop sight for arms deals. Red Hood leans on the chain link fence surrounding it, watching as he approaches.

Duke all but jumps off the motorcycle to reach Red Hood, barely remembering to turn on the cloaking to hide it from sight.

“Where is he?”

“Basement,” Red Hood answers, and even through the helmet, Duke can hear the tightness in his voice that means he’s doing his best to hold back his rage. “Red Robin and the Batgirls are in there, getting Oracle access to their computers. They’re going to make sure no one slips by us. I’m going to make them wish I had been kind enough to kill them, and you’re going to take your boy straight to the Batcave where the Doc is waiting with Alfred.”

It’s not much of a plan, but Duke trusts the others to do what they need to do. All he cares about is getting Danny out of there. 

“Lead the way.”

They scale the fence easily, and there’s no one on the upper levels when they walk in. Not even a single camera to alert anyone to their entrance. Red Hood leads him down a stairwell, ignoring the way the shadows around them move on their own, Duke’s agitation making them twist into some dark nightmare. 

He sees the flicker of light as soon as they step out into the basement hallway. All the light bulbs above their head are broken, covering the floor in sharp glass, and doors going down the hall are all left open, some barely hanging onto their hinges. The building is a wreck, graffiti decorating portions of the wall, and it looks abandoned. He would bet even mobsters avoid coming down here; it’s all sorts of health hazards.

Normally, he’d be cautious. He would sneak through the wall, sticking to the shadows and staying hidden as he went deeper in, ready for anything. 

Duke hasn’t been thinking clearly in weeks. He sees the light, the soft white glow he associates with Danny, and tears after it like a man possessed. 

Distantly, he hears Red Hood curse behind him, and then he’s turning the corner, feeling the familiar burn in his eyes as his powers kick in and let him see the small ball of light flickering weakly as it guides him through the basement level. 

Red Robin and Batgirl’s voices fill his helmet and Duke doesn’t waste a second in muting his comm; if there’s a problem, they can work it out with Red Hood. Now that he’s so close to Danny, he’s not letting anything get in his way. 

The first guy he runs into is a surprise. Clearly a scientist, judging by the lab coat and the notebook in his hands, paired with the dark circles stamped beneath his eyes. He barely has time to open his mouth, looking alarmed, before Duke slams into him, tackling him to the floor and knocking him out with a quick hit to the temple. 

A vent in the ceiling falls down, and Red Robin pops out.

“They’re keeping him in the back, locked in. I’m warning you now, it’s not a pretty sight.”

“I don’t care,” Duke snaps, “I’m getting him back.”

“We’ll clear the way and keep them from stopping you,” Red Robin says.

He whips out his bo staff and sprints away, kicking in a door. Duke follows after him, ignoring the yells from the other scientists gathered in there, leaving them to Red Robin’s tender mercies. 

The light leads him to a room hidden away in the lab, a small window in the door that is too dirty to see through. The door is locked, so Duke feels out the shadows around him and uses one to slip into the room.

And Danny’s there.

Danny, never without a smile, glowing and funny and so, so sweet, is lying curled up on the floor. There are shackles around his ankles, keeping him trapped in the room with the chain nailed into the wall. His wrists are bound in meta suppressant cuffs, leaving him weak and vulnerable. That’s not the worst thing.

The worst thing is the visible wounds Duke can see on him, sluggishly bleeding. There are blood stains all over the floor, cuts along his arms and thighs, clothes torn into nothing but dirty rags. There’s a large incision on his chest, going down from his collarbone to his navel, hastily stitched together in a way that only keeps it slightly closed, the stitches loose enough to be pulled out with a single pull. 

As if sensing his gaze, Danny blinks his eyes open, staring at the space next to Duke. Slowly, his gaze slides over, eyes hazy with pain and exhaustion. He opens his mouth, but no sound comes out.

Duke kneels next to him, pulling off his gloves to cup Danny’s cheek as gently as he can.

“Hey,” he whispers, overcome with both grief at the pain Danny had to go through, and relief at finally finding him. “Hey, it’s okay, you’re safe now.”

Danny doesn’t try to speak again. Instead, he closes his eyes and leans into Duke’s touch, relaxing. 

“I got you honey, it’s alright. I’m gonna get you out of here and take you to some people who can patch you up.”

He slides his arms beneath Danny’s body, lifting him into his arms. 

He doesn’t remember much of what happens next; it’s all a blur of movement and feeling blood slide over his hands. Later, he’ll hear the others give their report, telling of how they found Danny following the trail of a university professor bragging about a paper that would make him famous for a deeper understanding of meta biology. They’ll recount their scouting, the information they stole, how many people they fought and captured. They’ll talk about how the shadows completely overwhelmed the basement when Duke left with Danny, traveling through shadows at a speed he had never achieved before, going farther than he’s ever been able to. 

Leslie and Alfred input their own medical reports of the torture done to Danny and how long he’ll need to be in recovery, checking for infection and possible side effects to his powers. 

All of that will be important later. 

Duke doesn’t care about anything at all when he’s finally able to return to Danny’s side once Alfred and Leslie are done patching him up. The weight that’s been on his shoulders for the past thirty seven days is gone. The sight of Danny’s blue eyes fluttering open is the most beautiful he’ll ever see.

“Hey, honey,” he says softly, holding Danny’s hand as he wakes.

Danny smiles at him. “Duke,” he whispers, “I knew you’d find me.”

“Always, honey. Always.”

. . .

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[thementalshawty]

Collective Weekly Reading

Hello, there were about to begin a new week and I’m doing this on my patreon and I decided to share it here cos it helps me with my week so why not share it 🤷🏽‍♀️ yall my peoples! Anyways this is a collective oracle/Intuitive reading of your week! Tell me if you’d love to have a weekly reading!

Something that you do this week will bring you money & abundance either this week or in the weeks to come so gear up for your money palm to be itching hunny! Some of you will be experiencing bliss & ecstasy in some way this week a truly out of body experience, it doesn’t have to be sexual or anything like that but it’ll feel very electric and tingly, whatever each of you got coming to you to this week. Woah again multiple opportunities in money and abundance this week! It’s about getting them coins this week Darlins! Your spirit team is bringing you in opportunities for abundance. The thing is for some not all, these opportunities are shady and need to be rejected, use your discernment and shrewdness and I feel you’ll be great! Don’t be afraid to walk the fuck away from some bull ass shit, trust your instincts if it feels like you should trust it then trust it, if not, ditch that shit it’s not for you. Some of you may meet someone or think you share a connection with someone this week or this week you may do something about it but your spirit team is letting you know there’s no connection that you share with this person so let it and them go! This week your life is about to change, it’ll mean something different for everyone so take that as it comes to you individually this week. It can be a little or a big change so keep that in mind as well this week. You’re on the close track to success you just have one more step to go this week, you’re very close to success this week, just keep it going, be patient, alert, and use that discernment!

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[funky-astrologer]

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[carinasibila]

PICK A CARD General Weekly Reading (Jun 19-25) Disclaimer: Only take what resonates and leave the rest behind. I am only posting this reading on profiles I’ve listed on my Linktree (linktr.ee/carinasibila) – all other profiles that might post it are fake. Decks used in this reading: Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot Blue Bird Lenormand* Enchanted Spell Oracle** 🔗 Linktree 🔗 https://linktr.ee/carinasibila ☕ Donations ☕ https://ko-fi.com/carinasibila PILE 1 IV of Wands, Book*, Integrity** Back of the deck: The Fool At the moment, you may be thinking about taking a risk with regards to a specific venture. If this resonates, the cards urge you to be brutally honest with yourself this week: is your goal grounded in reality, i.e. is there truly a chance for success? Your plan will only work out if you can honestly affirm that this is the case; if not, you should go back to the drawing board. If this scenario doesn’t resonate, you may be feeling energetic this week and would like to spend a fun time with people who are close to you. Be careful, though, as the cards hint at the possibility of hidden emotional pitfalls: be especially mindful when planning and make sure that everyone agrees with your ideas so that nobody feels overlooked. PILE 2 VI of Wands, Rider*, Abundance** Back of the deck: IV of Swords This week, you may be hoping to get some time for rest and relaxation but fear that you may not be able to achieve a certain goal if you allow yourself to deviate from your schedule; the cards imply, though, that you should definitely take a breather and rejuvenate your energy levels, as this will make it much more likely for your efforts to bear fruits. Alternatively, you may have achieved a goal recently and already feel like tackling the next big project because of this achievement. In this case, the cards advise you to take it slow this week: keep in mind that, by plunging right into the next project, you will run the risk of overworking and harming yourself in the process.

PILE 3 Knight of Swords, Fish*, Ritual** Back of the deck: The Empress This week, you may encounter a good opportunity to prove yourself in a certain area of your life. If this resonates, the cards strongly recommend for you to take this opportunity; you may be hesitating to do so due to past negative experiences, however, overcoming those inhibitions will likely lead to a favorable outcome for you this time. If this doesn’t resonate, you may have been wanting to treat yourself for a while now, but were under the impression that you haven’t deserved it recently. The cards tell you that you shouldn’t listen to those negative voices inside your head this week: instead, put all your focus into spoiling yourself and feeling good about it – ignore everything else.

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[tuiliel]

Hello, the anon seeking fae advice is back once more. Please know there is absolutely no rush and I completely understand life being its own string of whimsy. Truly, thank you for your help. It is sincerely appreciated.

I was specifically considering a brownie due to a string of events. To begin, my patron is quite the trickster. He prefers a lawless game of chess rather than anything cut-and-dry. I had gotten into researching the fae out of curiosity born from thin air whilst cleaning out a cluttered old room, with intentions of doing my practice there. I left off my readings on an article about brownies and, since then, have proceeded to lose my keys thrice, several other items have vanished and reappeared in locations I swore they were not left, and I could not say if I haven't lost more. I am typically good at remembering where I placed my items, but it felt as though my memory was stolen from me. My spur was drawing an Oracle Card that questioned if I felt the presence of otherworldly helpers.

Thus how I arrived here. I typically draw Tarot and Lenormand Cards at my altar or offer prayers to a lit candle before drawing from an Oracle Deck. I'm willing to experiment with other means if it could be beneficial with communicating with them. (With a few practice tests beforehand, of course.)

In a contract, would you say to specify working times? Such as days or the week or hours. Or could that be a poor choice? As well, do you think it would be better to offer daily offerings or offer them weekly? (I shall not forget to add in a clause for missed offerings.) I imagine if this is a trial period, we both can negotiate terms as time goes along and if it takes root. Although, I fear this could be interpreted as disrespectful.

Then yes, I would skip the cheese and try for a Brownie. Though I imagine your patron might have someone in mind already to send your way; Manannán Mac Lir has sent a few my way after catching my attention in a similar fashion - a string of "loud" synchronicities.

Cartomancy is perfectly reasonable - I just usually caution against something like a pendulum with only yes/no/maybe type answers, particularly for a neophyte, because the phrasing of the question will matter so much that a no might actually be an implied yes. Cartomancy gives you more nuance, particularly if you draw at least three cards.

I would not specify working times. In fact, though I suggest weekly offerings, I would suggest you phrase it "at least four times a month". The more flexibility you can give yourself at the beginning, the easier it will be to continue to fulfill the contract in times of distress. Because fairy contracts are not to be taken lightly: breaking a contract - even with a being you have come to consider a close friend - can have dire consequences. Morgan Daimler tells a story of how they came close to breaking one once, with beings they consider to be family, and went blind for several days as a warning.

(Speaking of which, if you haven't read any of Daimler's books, I suggest you do - the Kindle editions are fairly cheap.)

And yes you can absolutely continue to negotiate during the trial period, and even after, so long as you negotiate before you change something, not after, and you leave space in the conversation for your new companion to say no, or counter propose, explaining their own needs and desires. The only time it is disrespectful to attempt to renegotiate is when you are on the brink of breaking the agreement, or have already done so.

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[xiaolumi-love]

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[tsuraiwrites]

✨weekly(ish) fic roundup✨

another round of fics I found especially good reads, as @little--abyss​ and I were talking about secondary curation recently! please check these out and leave a comment and kudos for the wonderful authors.

Assassin’s Creed

The White Aster of Masyaf - alaïr ibn-la’ahad/desmond miles, nsfw complete

And, instead of dying after using the device back in the Grand Temple, Desmond now had first-row seat in the tragic play that was Altaïr’s life in the Levantine Brotherhood.

Oh. And he gets to play the part of the doomed younger brother of Malik Al-Sayf, Kadar Al-Sayf.

BNHA

Oracle - midoriya izuku/shinsou hitoshi wip

Midoriya Izuku always wanted to have a quirk, to be a hero, to make a change.

Until he realizes he did do all that once, a lifetime ago, and paid for it with his life.

(In which Izuku's quirk allows him to remember his past life and it becomes his driving force to become a hero and mend the mistakes of the people from his past.)

Death Note

no man is worth dying for - gen wip with self-insert amane misa

Would there be consequences? Yes. Was it selfish? Perhaps. Did she care? No, because she refuses to lay there motionlessly and let herself die for a man whose God-complex got out of control.

Amane Misa or not, voices in her head or not, she was doing this reincarnation thing her way.

Dragon Age

FIRE IN HER MOUTH - female inquisitor/cassandra pentaghast wip

Former Ostwick Mage Olivia comes from a life of disturbing secrets and devastating loss. Once the daughter of an up-and-coming Orlesian house, her abilities led to a life of ostracized irrelevance to both her nation and her family. Years later, tensions in Thedas between Mages and Andrastian Orders have come to a head. The perfect setting, it seems, for a corrupted Tevinter Magister to stake his claim of chaos. By virtue of rotten luck Olivia finds herself thrust in his path, imbuing her with magic beyond her imagination. Now, she must learn to balance her own hunger for justice with those of the world's most mistreated, as leader of the reborn Inquisition.

Ithelan - male lavellan/omc, oc-insert wip

A struggling college student finds himself dropped in a dungeon in the thick of all things Inquisition with no memory of how he got there.  Now he has pointed ears and too many tattoos and maybe has the chance to help.  He has no idea what he's doing but he loves Thedas, and maybe Thedas will love him too.

Lyrium Addled - anders/fenris soulbond wip

After a desperate healing attempt goes haywire, Anders and Fenris try to get to the bottom of what caused the chaotic reaction. Between the phantom pains from non-existent wounds, and the sudden concern for each other's safety, they find themselves with an abundance of questions and nobody to answer them.

Not Another Dragon Age FanFic (The Lone Wolf Cries) - male lavellan/solas wip

Kieran finds himself suddenly transported to Thedas, and vows to keep a close eye on the Dread Wolf to stop him from betraying them once again.

As he finds out, a 'close eye' unfortunately means actually being close - and it doesn't help that the game's timeline is changing, either.

Over the Sea to the Clouds Above - female cousland-as-inquisitor/leliana wip, an absolute delight to read so far

Because she loved her sister dearly, Niamh set aside her own happiness, watching from afar as Leliana fell for another. However, with Corypheus threatening to cast ruin upon the world, is it possible for her to reveal the truth of her own heart before it’s too late?

Sang a Lady Radiant - solas/ofc, male trevelyan/ofc, oc-insert wip

Ollie doesn't know why she ended up in Thedas, but she wants it to be a better world when she leaves, one way or another. She just has to figure out how to work around Solas and the Inquisition itself.

The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Ellana Lavellan, Mage. - solas/ofc, oc-insert wip

Sweat, blood, and tears. Literally years of preparation, and here she was, at the foot of the mountain path that led up to Haven, while an explosion shook the world and tore a hole into the Beyond.

"Fenedhis."

MCU

Adjustments - bucky barnes/tony stark wip

After the battle at the Triskelion, the Winter Soldier is taken into Avenger's custody and brought to New York.  Slowly the extent to which HYDRA had broken the soldier is revealed. Bucky Barnes' recovery will be long and arduous the outcome of which is uncertain.

With his parent's murderer living under his roof, Tony Stark faces an entirely different problem, one he intents to solve his way.

By fixing the broken soldier.

Naruto

bees don't buzz during an eclipse - gen wip

The thing is, the summoning jutsu isn’t actually that hard.

And little academy student Sakura, young and clanless and desperate to prove the world that she’s bigger than her forehead, is also friends with Ino, clan heir with connections to the Nara. She watches Shikaku summon a deer once, and an idea turns in her brain.

It’s not her fault nobody told her the technique wasn’t for pre-genin.

for the caged bird sings of freedom - gen wip

Hyuuga Hinata dies four years after the Fourth Shinobi War, to protect her Hokage.

She wakes up ten years in the past, the day before Graduation, the day before the spar that would seal her fate as the family disappointment and Hanabi's as the next Clan Head.

She makes changes.

One Piece

so much like stars - law/luffy/zoro complete

Stargazing and snow, festivals and dreams, and the quiet change in the dynamic between Law, Luffy, and Zoro during a few cold nights on the way to Zou.

The Sandman

a lucky break(out) - dream/hob gadling, complete

Hob acquires a familiar ruby at an antiquities sale. Said ruby summons something else into his home as well.

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[promptisgiftexchange]

Here is the wrap-up of our sixth week of posting for the Promptis Gift Exchange. Individual works are listed below.

The entire collection can be found here: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Promptis_Gift_Exchange_2023/works

Please be sure to give our creators some love on Ao3!  

Weekly Wrap-up #6

Title: Neato- (Art)

Gift For: FeralHearts358

Rated: Explicit (please mind the tags on Ao3)

Summary: Prompto learns something new about his boyfriend, and he's really into it.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/47150860/chapters/118798084

Title: Drinking My Way Into Your Arms (and Other Dumb Ways to Make Decisions)-(Fic)

Gift For: Marlingrl

Rated: Teen (please mind the tags on Ao3)

Summary: Noctis and Prompto get really drunk and get married. Once they realize what they've done they have to do something truly horrific.

Deal with the consequences of their actions.

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Promptis_Gift_Exchange_2023/works/47204110

Title: A place to lean on-(Art & Fic)

Gift For: GuineaGoon

Rated: Teen (please mind the tags on Ao3)

Summary: Orphaned twice over, Prompto was snatched from the quiet common life he’d known, and raised to the position of Prince of the Imperial Empire of Niflheim. In over his head and Prince only in name, he was subjected to the cruel whims of the Imperial Chancellor. Until one day, his meeting with the Oracle allowed him the chance to become friends with the mysterious Lucian Prince and hopefully bring peace to the Star.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/47148364/chapters/118791724

Title: To get under that pussy(cat)-(Fic)

Gift For: Gayboy1996

Rated: Explicit (please mind the tags on Ao3)

Summary: A totally normal hunt goes awry and Noct ends up underneath that pussy(cat). He's certainly not complaining.

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Promptis_Gift_Exchange_2023/works/47246563

Title: That Darn Cat-(Fic)

Gift For: Happy_Orc

Rated: Teen (please mind the tags on Ao3)

Summary: Lucis and Niflheim are to be connected through political marriage, and Noctis and Prompto are both unsure if they are ready to be married. Having to yet meet his fiance, Prompto comes to the Citadel for treaty discussions and learns of the Citadel's worst kept secret: the immortal demon cat.

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Promptis_Gift_Exchange_2023/works/47259964

Title: near miss, one kiss-(Fic)

Gift For: mildlycuriousdragon

Rated: Teen (please mind the tags on Ao3)

Summary: Fingernails scrape at the back of his neck, fingertips curl into his hair and pull, gently but with enough pressure for Prompto to get the message. The request to look, to share, to let those lines blur between them as they always have. The music in the loud, echoing halls of the citadel starts to rise again, to build and grow, and Prompto lets it crest over him and pull him under.

“It’s just I’m in—” he starts, but Noct closes almost all of the distance between them, face tilting, long tendrils of inky black hair hanging with the movement, nose brushing up against Prom’s own.

“I think I know, Prom. I hope I do. But don’t, not here.” The not with too many prying eyes, goes unsaid, enough that Prompto nods, understanding as he reads between the lines, and their lips start to brush, careful and close.

~~

5 times Prompto and Noctis finally almost kiss after all these years dancing around one another, and the 1 time they finally do.

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Promptis_Gift_Exchange_2023/works/47281738

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[coinnewz]

Fantom DeFi TVL Drops Following Exposure to Multichain

The cross-chain protocol Multichain experienced a major setback that has significantly disrupted decentralized finance (DeFi) activities on Fantom. Since the onset of Multichain’s issue in May, Fantom Foundation has been striving to reassure users about its association with the protocol. However, early indicators suggest that the problems with Multichain have severely affected Fantom’s DeFi operations, leading to asset depegging and projects shuttering their operations. DeFi Protocol Closes Operations, Assets Depeg Assets, such as Bitcoin, USDC, Ethereum, and various stablecoins bridged via Multichain on Fantom, have drastically depegged from their true values. Web3 Knowledge Graph Protocol 0xScope noted this discrepancy in early June, following the illicit transfer of $126 million in Multichain users’ funds to unidentified addresses. Most of the pilfered assets originated from the Fantom Bridge. 0xScope highlighted how traders were disposing of their Fantom-based stablecoins at a loss. One particular trader allegedly endured a loss of approximately $200,000. “Due to the Multichain freeze, people are selling stables (fUSDT, etc.) for FTM and depositing FTM to CEX to escape from the Fantom protocol! Fantom now trading at ~$0.7.” Read more: Top 10 Must Have Cryptocurrency Security Tips Multichain Depegged Assets on Fantom. Source: 0xScope The depegging of assets has especially impacted Geist Finance, a fork of Aave on Fantom. The decentralized liquidity market protocol has stated that the Multichain exploit has resulted in irreversible losses. This results from Multichain bridged assets now trading at only 22% of their actual value. “After confirmation from Multichain that the funds will not be recovered, we are announcing that Geist will not reopen. Because Chainlink oracles are tracking the value of real USDC, USDT, WBTC or ETH, they are not aware of the real value of Multichain assets,” explained Geist Finance. Andre Cronje, co-founder of Fantom Network, acknowledged the impact of the Multichain incident. He lamented that assurances of decentralization, geolocation distribution, and access given by the Multichain team proved false. “Multichain was a big blow… Don’t trust, verify (saying this to myself)…   looking into other backstops or helping recovery, even using foundation treasury. Until we have more data we just can’t give any hard confirmations. We won’t leave this as is though,” said Cronje. Cronje also pointed out that Fantom Foundation is coordinating with relevant parties to retrieve the lost assets. It confirmed contacting stablecoin issuers such as Circle, Tether, and TUSD. The Foundation asked these firms to freeze assets in Multichain wallets. “We have verified that approximately $60 million USDC and $2 million USDT have been frozen,” said the Fantom Foundation. Fantom’s Total Value Locked (TVL) Crashes As a result of these events and DeFi protocols shutting down operations, the total value of assets locked (TVL) on Fantom has plummeted. On-chain data from DeFiLlama shows that Fantom’s TVL has decreased by more than 80%, falling to $69.03 million from its May high of $364 million. Read more: Top 6 DeFi Lending Platforms Fantom DeFi TVL Since May. Source: DeFiLlama Fantom’s decentralized exchanges have also experienced a sharp decline in trading volume. Data from DeFiLlama indicates that the network’s average weekly volume throughout June was less than $100 million. Although there has been a slight increase in the first half of this month to over $200 million, this figure falls significantly short of its February 2022 peak of $5.2 billion. Disclaimer In adherence to the Trust Project guidelines, BeInCrypto is committed to unbiased, transparent reporting. This news article aims to provide accurate, timely information. However, readers are advised to verify facts independently and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content. Source link Read the full article

[ducklikewitch]

Witchy Weekly Challenge 5: I am Magical:

Hi everyone! Sorry it's a bit later than usual but Duck is back with witchy weekly challenge 5! This week's theme is "I am magical".

The challenge is:

Research the crystal associated with your zodiac sign. What are its magical properties?

Delve into the magic of birth flowers. What magical uses does your specific birth flower have?

If you haven't already, look into your birth chart, if you can! Have you learnt more about your traits from this?

Are there any animals you are drawn to, or simply have a connection with? Find out more about their spiritual meaning.

Take a moment outside in nature. Try to tune into each individual sense, one at a time. Embrace that power within you, feel the sensations that come with it!

Journalling time! Do you consider yourself a specific "type" of witch or do you dislike labelling your practice? How does this impact your practice?

Practice a form of divination (if you use divination tools), with tarot/oracle cards practice sensing the meaning before reading the guidebook. What do you think this card is telling you about your question? If you use a pendulum practice focusing your energy on the pendulum and clearing your mind of anything but the question at hand. Close your eyes, see if you can feel the answer the pendulum has given before visually seeing it.

As always loves, you are welcome to share any of your ideas or experiences, but don't feel as though you have to! Let me know if you'd like these to continue into Week 6! I love to hear your feedback!

#baby witch #witchblr #cottage witch #i love you #green witch #witch books #adorable #witchy #witchcraft #witches #witchythings #beginner witch #kitchen witch #pagan witch #witch #witch aesthetic #witch community #witch tips #witches of tumblr #witchlife #witchcore #witxhcoven

[brucieboy297]

As Xendrial came over to the Brownstone for her weekly visit to see Bruce and hear about his week as Batman, something was different this time. The house was dark and empty as if no one was home. The blinds and curtains were closed for Xendrial, Bruce knew she hated the sun and preferred the darkness.

On the coffee table where they shared many coffees and talks before, was a note.

Dear Xendrial

I know you have come for our weekly story telling time and I am sad I am not there to tell you my story. I have decided for my case on Worth to move forward, I need the police off mine and Batman`s trail. Therefore I have turned myself in to GCPD for them to continue their investigation. 

And before you say anything. Oracle, a associate of mine and the computer genius of our operation, is making sure the police find me innocent and set me free ASAP. I should be out in a day or so. But feel free to come and see me. 

I do miss you a lot. And when this case is over, I have something important to discuss with you. If you are wanting us to become a permanent thing. You were right, I need a woman`s touch around the house and my life. I want to fix that.

Regards and love,

Bruce Wayne.

But as she read the note, masked men began to break into the Brownstone....

@xendrialwhispers

#xendrialwhispers #//Hope you don`t mind the starter #Different kind of story time with Bruce if that`s okay #Spice things up ;)

[carinasibila]

PICK A CARD Weekly Reading: Personal Development (Mar 27 - Apr 2) Disclaimer: Only take what resonates and leave the rest behind. I am only posting this reading on profiles I’ve listed on my Linktree (linktr.ee/carinasibila) – all other profiles that might post it are fake. Decks used in this reading: Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot Blue Bird Lenormand* Enchanted Spell Oracle** 🔗 Linktree 🔗 https://linktr.ee/carinasibila ☕ Donations ☕ https://ko-fi.com/carinasibila PILE 1 Temperance reversed, Dog*, Clarity** Back of the deck: Queen of Pentacles Recently, you may have been investing a lot of your energy into your friends/family, to the point where it is now stunting your personal growth; if this resonates, the cards ask you this week to start focusing on what you yourself want to achieve. Your loyalty and caring is admirable, but take care not to neglect your own goals. By contrast, it is also possible that you have (unwittingly) been neglecting your personal relationships by focusing too much on yourself; therefore, pay close attention to your behavior towards friends/family this week and, if appropriate, focus a bit more on them. Doing so will help you grow as a person and make you happier.

PILE 2 III of Cups, Crossroad*, Inspiration** Back of the deck: Ace of Pentacles It looks like you are currently following a path that not only provides you with a sense of stability but also an outlet for your creativity and inspirations. This week, the cards advise you to keep the course and also take time to celebrate the personal growth you have recently achieved. Alternatively, you may be experiencing indecision about what path you should take in order to grow as a person and gain more stability in your life; in this case, getting together with close friends this week may not only help you relax a little but also give you a fresh perspective on what path could bring you the growth and stability you strive for. PILE 3 Justice, Birds*, Prosperity** Back of the deck: II of Cups This week, the cards advise you to start reflecting on the people you engage with: are they the sort of persons who help you flourish? The cards stress the importance of being objective in this. There may be people around you that cause you stress/anxiety – either get rid of them or assert yourself so that they may change their behavior. Alternatively, the cards ask you to honestly consider whether you might be focusing too much on a love interest and thus neglecting yourself. If this resonates, taking a (slight) step back in your relationship this week will improve your emotional well-being and stability, thereby helping you to become a better partner.

#tarot #pick a card #witchblr #free tarot #weekly tarot #spiritual guidance #carinasibila

[ivemanifest]

🔮Weekly Oracle Reading For The Collective 🔮

Week January 31 to February 6th 2022

This week is going to bring up some clarifications for us in our home life. This could be in career, relationships or things that affect us directly within. This clarification is needed for greater perspective on where we desire to go or want to be in our lives. The truth about something will be revealed to us this week. It’s very important that we pay close attention to this weeks theme and signs that come because this will give us very useful information and insight on what we need to know to have this perspective. This truth being uncovered will ignite us deeply with a perspective that will push us in the right direction. Whatever and however this truth comes out it should be noticed that we needed to know this to step in the right direction and redirect ourselves to where we truly want to be and where our true passions lie. Some thing may come to an end with this truth being revealed to us and this is all natural. With the Macha card especially this is symbolizing this is a divine intervention of truth that our guides know we are ready to handle and receive and regardless of what the truth is and how it reveals itself, we are still being deeply protected and guided. But this all comes back to this fire energy that shows up twice in the Volcano card and the Brigid card. An explosion of truth that reveals everything to make us extremely passionate in our perspectives that will transcend us. This fiery energy can also be correlated with the fire signs, which call back again to passion and creativity. So what will be revealed to us this week to give us a greater divine understanding and insight will help us transcend these aspects within ourselves as well. With the New moon coming along, try rituals of cleansing and protection to bring out the best in you when all things become revealed and true.

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[dreadfutures]

Please tell us more about "Flowers for the Goblin King" if you don't mind it.

Of course! Thank you for the ask, Noire!

Flowers for the Goblin King is, ah, probably quite similar in many themes to Dead Pasts, Dread Futures.

I have this extended universe in my Original Work that, tldr, follows the foundation, reign, and end of the last holdout of magic in our world. It happens to be in Mexico/Central America, hidden in remote kingdoms where the last faeries, dragons, elves, vampires, and miscellaneous magic folk escaped the approach of mankind with guns lol.

There’s a few books set in the ancient past of that society, a few books set in the time period where they start closing off their borders to hide from mankind, and a few set in somewhat modern times when it seems like their last protections might fall.

And then there’s Flowers for the Goblin King, which is about the end of the whole damn world.

Ilsa is an Oracle--one who can commune with mysterious Outsiders who grant prophecies and tell fortunes and sometimes grant magical powers to their Oracles. And though she’s from a long line of Oracles, she got the short end of the stick and can barely do a Tarot reading. Her mother believes she was cursed as a child, and she herself has prophetic dreams almost weekly about how Ilsa is going to die.

It’s just another one of those days, except Ilsa really does have a near-death experience, and she’s saved by Juniper...a handsome man who appears to be a Vampire but indeed is far more than he seems. When she touches his hand, she has her first vision in her life, and she knows she has found her purpose.

To bring about the end of the world, and the birth of a new one.

Juniper doesn’t know it yet, but it is his blood and bones that will lay the foundation of the new reality. Ilsa doesn’t know it yet, but this is not the first time she has Heralded an apocalypse.

And I don’t know if they will end up succeeding, or if it’s a delusion orchestrated by some mysterious Outside power...

I’m still working on a lot of the other stories in that series, but Flowers for the Goblin King was born out of a series of really vivid sexual nightmares I had a while back--dancing under strobing blue lights in a black club with danger around every corner, kissing on a battlefield with mouths full of blood, all tied to a flaming ouroborous that ties two lovers together across time and space.

If it sounds like a confused and muddled premise, that’s ‘cause it is! I’m still working out a lot of stuff with the world that will decide what the heck is really happening here.

#ask #meme #off topic

[sweetbitgaming]

The Development of the Zelda Oracle Games

Sweet Bit Gaming Mysteries: The Legend of Zelda The Seed of Courage

The Legend of Zelda Oracle series of games is often overlooked when it comes to focusing on the franchise as a whole. Certainly, there are more popular handheld Zelda games out there than the aforementioned pair; however, what if the entire concept for these games was fully realized? What if the trilogy Nintendo had promised fans was a reality and not just the topic of the day? Within this article, I’ll go over the development of the Oracle games. From many name changes to cut storyline ideas, this is the history of the Legend of Zelda the Oracle games. 

Some of the earliest information out there in regards to the Triforce Series of games came to the public on July 28th, 1999 within an article published by IGN. IGN would state that Nintendo is “hard at work” on six different Zelda Gameboy Color titles. Within the article, it mentions that four of the new Zelda titles were being produced in conjunction with the Japanese design studio Flagship. This development studio was headed by Resident Evil lead Yoshiki Okamoto. Okamoto had revealed earlier in the year that Flagship would be working closely with Nintendo’s EAD team in regard to future titles on the Gameboy Color. Within this same interview, Okamoto would also reveal that Flagship’s work was restricted to the design of scenarios and storylines. While not much information was given, this “leak” would take place roughly a month before Nintendo’s Space World 1999 event was set to take place.

Any hope for the public to demo the game was seemingly heightened by an IGN web article published on August 20th, 1999. Their source of information would be cited as Weekly Famitsu. IGN within the headlines were promoting they were the first to have screenshots of the upcoming Game Boy Color exclusive Zelda game. This article was published roughly a week prior to Nintendo’s Space World 1999 event, which took place on August 27th-August 29th of that year. The game at the time was believed to be called The Legend of Zelda: The Mysterious Acorn and was also cited as being published by Capcom and Nintendo.

In the preview of the game within the article, IGN would mention that Princess Zelda was managing the four seasons within the Land of Hyrule. Zelda would be kidnapped by Ganon and it would be up to Link to manage the Rod of the Four Seasons and track down the eight pieces of the Triforce to save Princess Zelda and also bring balance to Hyrule. With Hyrule’s seasons becoming jumbled up, chaos would ensue and Link would have to travel between Hyrule and this “other dimension” while being guided by spirits residing in the “Tree of Mystery” and also a strange “Uura Tribe” which would be found in this alternate dimension.

Ricky the Kangaroo and Maple the Witch were mentioned briefly within this article as well. Not much information was given on these characters other than they would be allies to help aid Link in his quest to save Princess Zelda.  Also mentioned were more details about the Rod of Four Seasons and how it would be required to solve certain elemental puzzles throughout the game. Possibly the most infamous amount of information detailed within this article is the mention of the Link System and how there would be three upcoming Zelda Gameboy Color games and they would all be a coherent story without getting lost within each other due to the Link System that Capcom and Nintendo were developing. 

With Space World 1999 taking place, a lot of hype and media focus was still latched onto the Nintendo 64 DD, another story within itself. Zelda Gaiden, later to be renamed The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask was also playable at this event. Demo copies of The Seed of Courage were also seemingly playable at this event. An interview would be conducted with Miyamoto by Nintendo Power Source and Miyamoto would give more detail and insight on Zelda Gaiden and the recently renamed The Legend of Zelda: Mysterious Fruit.

Q: After hearing rumors of Ura Zelda for Nintendo 64 Disk Drive, Zelda Gaiden for the Nintendo 64 cartridge format was a pleasant surprise. Can you tell me how these two games came to be developed?

A: We are working on two follow-ups to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. "Ura Zelda" uses the same system as Ocarina of Time but uses the 64DD to add game data. The story in "Ura Zelda" will be similar to Ocarina of Time but with new maps and scenarios. Zelda Gaiden, on the other hand, is a completely different game, although it too uses essentially the same game system as Ocarina of Time. Everyone has enjoyed the Zelda series but there's typically at least a 3 year wait between sequels! People who are in Junior High School when they play one Zelda game would be in High School by time the next game comes out, and those in High School will graduate before the next game came out! So, we wanted to make a new game in the series sooner. "Ura Zelda" will use the existing Ocarina of Time cartridge but with different dungeons, and new locations for the treasures. Since the 64DD media is cheaper than a new cartridge, this is an inexpensive way to make a sequel. We may also consider using network technology for "Ura Zelda." Right now, most of the staff is concentrating on Zelda Gaiden.

Q: How involved are you with the different Zelda games?

A: As time goes on, my direct involvement has become less. On the first Zelda, my involvement in directing the game was, say, 100%. With Ocarina of Time, my involvement was about 60%. For Zelda Gaiden, it will be about 20% and for Zelda: Mysterious Fruit for Game Boy, only about 10%. Until Ocarina, I was the Producer and Director of the game-not of everything but some parts. For Zelda Gaiden I will be in a Producer role. In that capacity, I'll decide the overall direction of the game, but I won't write the actual specifications myself. If Zelda Gaiden turns out to be fun to play, from now on we'll see new entries into the Zelda series with shorter time intervals in between. And, I'll probably have less direct involvement in the games. I've been saying all along that I have a lot of confidence in my teams, and I think they will make some good games.

Q: What kinds of things do you do as a Producer?

A: I just tell the staff members what kind of game it should be. The staff then figures out the details of the scenarios. So far, we've had thee big meetings to reviews the game's scenarios. As Producer I approve and disapprove of ideas in these meetings. Mainly I say things like, "If you try to go in this direction, you will never finish the game!" I help set the development priorities, and make staff recommendations. Q: So, what are some of the overall directions you have given to your game developments teams on Zelda Gaiden? What are some of the things that you want the players to experience in this game? A: I had several ideas that I wanted to incorporate into Ocarina of Time but that didn't make it. I've already given those to the staff. In Zelda Gaiden, players will meet some characters that they previously encountered in Ocarina of Time. There were many characters in Ocarina of Time who were in the background-- those characters will be more involved in the story of Zelda Gaiden. You'll talk to them more, and in the end you'll feel a deeper connection to the story of Ocarina of Time. Another thing we want to work on is time in the game. In so many games, you have, for example, eight dungeons. Finish four of them, and you're halfway through. You can guess how far you have to go. But that's not the true nature of interactive entertainment-it shouldn't be like reading a book and knowing you're halfway through it. That's not just something we're working on for Zelda Gaiden, we need to improve this for all of our games. The beauty of interactive media is it is different from other types of media, so we need to concentrate on those differences. Finally, we really want Zelda players to come away from this game feeling that they've played something totally unexpected. Q: In Zelda Gaiden, the moon is slowly falling towards the planet, and the player has a limited amount of time to save the world before it is destroyed. So how does the time limit in the game work? A: What can I tell you….hmmm. There are certain time limits in the game, but, you can play it again and again. If you don't do something in one game, you can try to do it in the next game. The amount of different things you actually do in the game will depend on the player's ability. This isn't a totally unique concept, but we do want to try something new with game time in Zelda Gaiden. To do that we are working on improving the "density" of the world. For example, say you have three days of game time. We are trying to see how many different events we can fit into those three days. That is why we need the Expansion Pak for this game-to keep track of all the events that are happening simultaneously in the world. Q: So the world actually exists and different things happen in real-time, even if you're not there to see them. OK, how about the masks? How many different ones do you think will be in the game? It looks like there is space for a lot of them on the Subscreen! A: There are three main masks-these are the only ones that make you actually change, or morph, into something different. Several other masks will have "human" like faces, and will be necessary to trigger certain events. You can use these masks to disguise yourself as different people. As for the actual final number of masks in the game, that will depend on time. I'm aiming for just under 30 different masks, but that depends on how long things take to develop.Q: You mentioned that the story in Zelda Gaiden will be closely connected to Ocarina of Time. How about the Running Man-will you finally be able to beat him?

A: Maybe you didn't see him in the Space World version, but there is a Running Man who is four times taller than the one in Ocarina of Time! We are experimenting with this character to see if we can make him interesting and fun. Did you see the dogs? In Ocarina of Time, they would follow you. In Zelda Gaiden, their reaction will vary. When you morph into a Goron, they will bark at you and run away. As a Zora, they will approach you. Don't try to become a Deku Scrub if there are dogs around, though! They will try to bite you! Q: What about the other fairy that is shown with Navi in the introductory cinema scenes? A: I don't know, I need to ask the staff about that! I have a feeling it's going to be an important character! Q: Things are busy on the Zelda front with the Zelda games for Game Boy Color that Capcom is developing. How did that deal come about? What is the plan for these three titles? A: Well, it's the same situation as when our team develops a Zelda game-the quality has to be high. Mr. Okamoto (head of development at Capcom) is a young and energetic game developer who says he came into the industry because of games like the original Donkey Kong and Zelda. He came to me and was very serious about developing a Zelda game. He has great teams of developers and he promised to use his best people on this project. A company called Flagship has 20 or so people who are working on the scenarios. Some people have asked me if this means Nintendo will be allowing other companies to develop games using our characters. But this is a very special case. I felt good about Mr. Okamoto and his team. We're not going to be letting everyone work on our characters. We'll be checking the quality of these three titles. Q: What is the connection between the three titles?

A: This project originally started to convert the original NES Zelda to Game Boy Color. So one of the titles will be a perfect conversion of NES Zelda. However, in working on this game, we have come up with a lot of new ideas, so there will be some new features. Basically I can tell you that there is a connection between the three tales. You can start with any one of them, but if you play them in a different order than someone else, the two player's games will be different....

 In January of 2000 IGN would publish an article stating that a new Zelda game was planned to be released every six weeks. The first of these Gameboy releases in the “Tri-force Series” was set to be The Legend of Zelda: The Mysterious Acorn: The Tale of Power. After this initial release The Legend of Zelda: The Tale of Wisdom was set to be released and then the trilogy would conclude with The Legend of Zelda: The Tale of Courage. These games were also mentioned within this article to have the capability to link up with each other and exchange data. Miyamoto would do an interview with IGN on May 11th and state that the games would link up using a “password system.” No other details were given about the games during this interview.

By May 13th Nintendo would officially release some promotional images in regards to the Tri-force series games which were now titled: The Legend of Zelda: Mythical Seed of Power, Zelda, Mythical Seed of Courage, and Zelda Mythical Seed of Wisdom. Also on May 13th, IGN would conduct another interview with Miyamoto about the Triforce Series games and Miyamoto would disclose:

IGNpocket: What is your opinion on the Legend of Zelda trilogy in the works for Game Boy Color?

Miyamoto: Mr. Okomoto from Capcom is the producer on the games for the Game Boy Color, and he has been giving me the materials for the games. And what we have now is the games are becoming late, especially because of the "link system". With the link system, we're thinking about letting the gamer play whatever game first, and what happens in one game affects another game. And with that, the variable scenario is just increasing the work, and that's why we are late in schedule. But we can release the games later this year.

IGNpocket: How does the link system interface work?

Miyamoto: Well, for example, there are similar events in all cartridges. So if you've already finished one event on one cartridge, it makes the quest in another cartridge a little easier. Another example is if you find a specific item in one cartridge, then something special will happen on another cartridge.

IGNpocket: But how does that information get from one cartridge to the other?

Miyamoto: Password system.

By July 24th, Nintendo of Japan would decide to cut one of the games out of the Triforce Trilogy. It was reported that this was due to numerous delays and difficulties getting the link system to work properly. This was an effort to still have the other two games out by Christmas of 2000. Nintendo within this press release didn’t mention which game was on the cutting room floor. Nintendo of America hadn’t commented on the cancellation of the game at the time and it was unclear if the two remaining games would still be released six weeks apart from each other.  By October 20th the concept within the unique release schedule was scrapped and rumors were abundant on IGN that the games would release sometime in January of 2001 in Japan.

By November 9th, IGN would report a brief “Chapter” of the latest Zelda game, now being titled The Legend of Zelda Chapter of Time and Space. This is the game that had been covered mostly in American publications through screenshots and leaked information while the remaining Gameboy Color game would go without much new information being provided. This other game in development would be rumored to go by the name The Legend of Zelda: Chapter of the Earth. It was suggested that this game would play much like the other Gameboy Color game and a link system was still set in place for the two games.  By January of 2001, more information would be released by IGN in regards to the Chapter of the Earth title. This article would feature screenshots and storyline concepts for the upcoming games. By the end of the article, it was mentioned that the two games would be released in February and a potential American release date was planned before the start of Summer.

In an article published by Nintendo of Japan on their Director Interview series, Hidemaro Fujibayashi would be interviewed and give details on the origins of Capcom becoming involved with Zelda on the Gameboy Color.  Here is that interview:

t seems that you first started making Zelda with Capcom.

Fujibayashi　Yes. At first, it seems that my Okamoto  (Yoshiki Okamoto, managing director) had proposed to Shigeru Miyamoto,  "I want to make Zelda with Capcom." That was about two years  ago. After that, a free man started making 2D games based on the Famicom  Disk System "The Legend of Zelda". The concept is to convey  the goodness of Zelda in the NES era to children today.

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■ Was Mr. Fujibayashi also a Zelda  fan?

Fujibayashi　Yes, when it came to the Famicom Disk System, I  went to a toy store first to buy it. I remember squeezing New Year's  gifts and running to buy them.

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■ Did Mr. Fujibayashi participate  in the project from the beginning?

Fujibayashi At　first, I participated in the form of a clerk  who summarized the overall opinions. At that time, I was only told about  the concept, but gradually I became involved in the game production  itself. First of all, I decided to give a presentation to Mr. Miyamoto,  so I wrote a proposal based on Okamoto's concept.

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■ Was the content of the game  decided at the time of the proposal?

Fujibayashi　Almost the pillars of the current game have  been decided. In other words, it should be released as a Color Game Boy,  use the four seasons, and retain the taste of 2D Zelda. It was decided  that it would be released in a series of works, so I thought of a link system  as an idea to make use of it. For example, if I missed a bad guy in the  first game, I wanted to make the software so that the bad guy would appear in  the other game. Since Zelda is a game with a solid view of the world, I  thought that even a Game Boy could fully bring out the "living feeling"  of the characters expressed in the 64 series.

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■ How was Mr. Miyamoto's reaction?

It　was  your first time to meet Mr. Fujibayashi Miyamoto. I  went to a presentation with Okamoto, but it was my first time to work  directly with Okamoto, and I was thrilled because I was going to meet a  famous person from another company. While explaining the proposal, Mr.  Miyamoto was silent from beginning to end, so I was nervous. But when I  finished reading, I was told, "I was thinking of going into it because  there would be various holes, but it looks like it's done." I liked  it, "I think it's good."

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■ After that, do you work at  Capcom?

Fujibayashi　That's right. After that, I proceeded with  the scenario while reporting the situation to Okamoto. As a role, I am a  director and planner.

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■ I heard that Capcom games create  scenarios first.

Fujibayashi　Yes. However, I think that the scenario came  out in the Zelda series after the hardware specifications went  up. Originally, Zelda in the early days was a pure action RPG, and there  wasn't much talk about it. This time, I was hoping that the two could be  fused. However, at first I was supposed to make a work that was one  tenth of the current volume. However, as I made it, it got bigger and  bigger, and it gradually became my own work.

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■ Did you make "Chapter of  the Earth" and "Chapter of Space and Time" by different teams?

Fujibayashi　No, the same team made them in order. At  first, I was interacting with the scenario team alone. So, while I was  making the scenario, I secretly talked to the graphic artists and programmers  who thought "I like it" in Capcom. Such personnel were  actually decided by Funamizu (Producer Noritaka Funamizu), who reports  directly to me, but I thought it would be better for me to consult with him  first. I was angry at Funamizu, saying, "It's my job," but I  was able to get the staff I wanted.

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■ After that, I think it's the  work of actually making a game, but please tell me the procedure easily.

Fujibayashi At　first, I'll start with an image. After  thinking about what kind of terrain it is, start making a map. After  making it roughly, I thought about the character next. We will modify  the scenario while making the game.

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■ Do you sometimes rewrite the  entire field?

Fujibayashi　That's every day. If you actually move it  and think it's different, fix it. When about 60% of the total was  completed, Mr. Yamada of Nintendo participated as a supervisor. From  that time on, I had the opportunity to hear Mr. Miyamoto's story. So I  absorbed something like Mr. Miyamoto's view of Zelda.

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■ Are there any interesting  episodes about the joint development with Nintendo?

Fujibayashi I　was playing Nintendo games and thought that  every game had a common scent. When I met Mr. Miyamoto, it became clear  that there was a way to make sense in the game that Mr. Miyamoto  thinks. It was a great learning experience for our team to get  it. After that, Mr. Yamada and his colleagues ask the character that we  casually placed, "What is the name of this  character?" Certainly, giving a name brings the character to life  and makes the staff feel different. It seemed as simple as "give a  name", and the important thing was that I was surprised. That's  just one example, but I feel like I was taught the know-how of Nintendo's  "making warm games." What I was most happy about was that both  Mr. Yamada and Mr. Miyamoto treated me as if I were an employee of  Nintendo. Rather than Nintendo or Capcom, he talked to me as a staff  member who made games together. In the end, I think that kind of  personality is reflected in Zelda.

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■ At the same time, I think this  is a game that has a Capcom feel to it.

Fujibayashi It's　more about the individuality of Capcom's Zelda  team than it is about Capcom. I tried to make the world view interesting  with a slightly dark character. What is the difference between Kyoto and  Osaka? The place where a little outlaw character appears may be  Capcom-like. However, I don't think there is any difference in the  system in the game.

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■ Please tell me if there is a  story behind this.

Fujibayashi In　"Chapter of Time  and Space", there is a tower called "Tower of Darkness",  and there are people working there, but there are lines that say "I  can't finish my charge" and "I can't go home". Some of  our team couldn't go home (laughs), so I put them in a parody. However,  we are a very homely team, so I was happy with the Nori. The person who  came to give the message was involved in the meeting and talked for about 2  hours.

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■ That kind of homely atmosphere  may be oozing out in the game. Then, what are the highlights of  "Mysterious Tree Fruit" from Mr. Fujibayashi's point of view?

Fujibayashi　This time, Zelda was created with the  individuality of the entire team. The highlights are the many events and  mini-games, and the dungeon gimmicks. I thought about various big tricks  that Game Boy can do. The ideas of all the staff are included, and I  think it's quite full.

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■ What do you recommend for the  link system?

Fujibayashi If　you play the two software as a continuation of  the story using "Aikotoba", you can enjoy a deeper view of the  world. You can also experience the true ending after the story is  over. There will be new characters and there will be many events, so  please give it a try.

 On May 14th, 2001 both of the games, now titled the Oracle series, would release here in America. The games would receive positive reviews and critical praise for the link system that Nintendo and Capcom had developed. Over the years, the games have seemingly faded out of the minds of Zelda fans. Only hopes and rumors of potential remakes are the only true discussion these games draw these days. The concept within the trilogy of games was very similar to Ura Zelda to where Miyamoto wanted what was done in one game to affect that area in the other game. Also, did Majora's Mask overshadow these games? The development of these games runs parallel with each other and Majora's Mask is a beloved game within the Zelda community. Here's to remakes of these games happening on the Switch here in the near future. 

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Weekly Tarot Forecast

For the week of 9/4/2020 - 9/12/2020

This is a weekly tarot reading for the collective, by zodiac sign. There is so much water energy in the cards this week! Many of you may still be feeling the effects of the full moon in pisces, which influenced our emotions quite strongly. I hope this reading helps you navigate that emotional energy and assists you in making informed decisions. ❤️ Please check your sun, moon and rising sign for the message that most resonates.

Also, I wanted to mention that I tried something new this time! You will find that each reading also has a word of the week. I used a new oracle deck, the “Crystal Oracle” by Species by the Thousands, to pull a special card for you. I asked the oracle to tell us one word that will help us the most in the coming week! They paired so well with the tarot cards I pulled! I’m so excited to hear about how they will unfold in your life. I hope this reading and the words will serve you well. Please Scroll all the way down for a pic of the oracle cards.

♈️ Aires - Queen of Cups: This week, you need to go deeper. There is a situation that requires you to consider from an emotional perspective, rather than a purely logical one. Turn inward, consider your own feelings about the present moment and life experiences that have led you here. When you feel in tune with your emotions, source your decisions from this place. Queens are visionaries, and the appearance of the Queen of Cups tells us that you should have an easier time connecting with your feelings this week. Your word of the week: Education.

♉️ Taurus - Knight of Wands: There is a lot of busy movement coming toward you. Your projects, plans and tasks are moving along quickly, and it may seem that you are rushing along from one task to the next. There is the tendency to move too quickly as well. Take care to not do things carelessly or without thought this week. Alternatively, if you find that you or those around you are rushing ahead and not doing a good job, be sure to gently remind them of the old adage: Slow and steady wins the race. There is no need to do everything and see everyone at once. Take your time. Your word if the week: Decisiveness.

♊️ Gemini - 3 of Cups: The message you need to hear this week is “You will accomplish more working together as a collective, rather than with a divide and conquer approach”. The way this energy shows up in your life might be a connection with close friends, your family or even different areas or interests in your life. For the week ahead, focus on convergence. This means you should strive for harmony in all things. Consider how people and situations in your life work or blend together. Where can you find a sense of ease? Your word of the week: Compatibility.

♋️ Cancer - Moonchild: This card is about cycles, patterns and routines. Like the moon, we have phases. Sometimes we are bright and full of energy. Other times, we need to step back and rest. A careful balance is needed in order to maintain good health and equilibrium in all areas of our lives. Ask yourself, what have you been clinging to? Is there anything that you are ready to release? If you have been feeling tired and worn out lately, honor that and allow yourself the chance to rest. Your word of the week: Self-Worth.

♌️ Leo - The Moon: This coming week, you may find yourself facing some uncertainty. There is a situation or relationship in your life where the way forward seems shrouded and difficult to navigate. If you look at the card in the photo above, you may notice the churning waters in the background. These waters are indicative of turbulence in the mind. With too much uncertainty, a decision cannot be made. But don’t lose hope! First, you should take a deep breath. The Moon is also a card of intuition. If you step back for a moment and center yourself, you will likely notice that you know more than you realize. Take the time you need to feel grounded. Your word of the week: Freedom.

♍️ Virgo - Ace of Cups: There is a high probability of a new emotional energy coming into your life this week. This could be a new relationship with someone (not necessarily romantic, but it could be) or new feelings that bring insight and clarity to a situation. In either case, this is the very first spark, and there is much potential for how this energy will unfold in your life. Be on the lookout this week for any new emotions you experience or any new people you may meet. The experience is likely to be very uplifting! Your word of the week: Expansion.

♎️ Libra - 10 of Cups: This week, you may find that you are reaching a stage of completion in one area or situation in your life. This situation is likely to bring a lot of happiness and a positive sense of closure. You will feel fulfilled and accomplished. Because the cups suit represents water, the situation is likely to be related more to emotional wellness than anything else. You will have what you need to feel safe and secure, possibly provided or brought about by your close relationships. Your word of the week: Compassion.

♏️ Scorpio - The Lovers: The loudest message I am hearing for you is that you are so loved. You are loved more than you can imagine. This card also speaks of a major convergence of energy or two separate forces coming together and coexisting in harmony. The potential for a romantic connection is strong. For some of you this could be someone in your life that is, or has the potential to be, a soulmate connection. For others, this card is letting you know that your support system is strong. There is someone in your life already who loves you deeply and unconditionally. Keep in mind, this does not have to be romantic in nature. It could be a family member who supports you wholeheartedly. Ask yourself: Who is in my corner? Where can I go for support should I need it? Your word of the week: Self-Expression.

♐️ Sagittarius - The Universe: This week has unlimited potential for you! There is a lot of expansion currently happening around you, and this expansion or growth could be internal, external or even both. The way forward should be crystal clear. You are in the driver’s seat, so to speak. Decide where you want to go or what you’d like to achieve and then make practical, intentionally steps toward your goal. You’re likely to get positive results on your endeavors! Your word of the week: Innovation.

♑️ Capricorn - 3 of Pentacles: The theme of this week for you is teamwork. There may be a project, goal or situation that arises in your life this week that requires you yo work closely with others in order to accomplish something. The thing to keep in mind is that everyone has an important part to play. If one part doesn’t work, the whole thing will fall apart. It would be wise to make every effort to keep things running smoothly between all people involved. There may be a temptation to micromanage, but this will quickly lead to a collapse of teamwork. Instead, make sure all voices are equally heard. If you find yourself needing to get something done this week, don’t go at it alone. Your word of the week: Vision.

♒️ Aquarius - 4 of Cups: This week, you might find that a change of perspective is needed. Currently or within the next week, you may find yourself looking at a situation with a “glass half empty” mentality. This card is asking you to re-examine the realities of what is happening. What blessings are already present in your life? What do you already have that makes you feel happy and safe? Often times, the way out of a problem begins with us. If we can change our mindset, we will be in a better place to change the situation. Your word of the week: Security.

♓️ Pisces - King of Swords: Your themes for the week are discernment and decision making. With the King of Wands energy, you should be in a good place to make an informed, logical choice. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to be too careful. Before making any major decisions or embarking on any new ventures, be sure that you have all the facts. Now is not the time for over-emotionalism or to indulge in flights of fancy. Be straight and to the point with your actions this week, and make sure that you are staying rational. Be flexible and prepared for any possibility. Your word of the week: Adaptability.

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