Category: Linguistics

  • Fire Cycles

    Fire Cycles

    How long has it been between Dark Souls 1 and 2? That question keeps arising in the course of gameplay, and of writing other analysis.  Shalquoir’s mention of “those four who have grown so incredibly ancient” makes it sound like it’s been a long time between Dark Souls 1 and 2. DS1 occupies the end…

  • A Hylian Ghost Story

    A Hylian Ghost Story

    Archer’s noteThis essay will touch on all of the following:– historical and modern horror stories– historical depiction of mental illness, including stigmatizing patterns and language– ritual murder and suicidePlease consider your mental state and taste before reading. Please also note that, while this essay touches on several grim historical practices, those are not representative of…

  • Meaning in Chaos

    Meaning in Chaos

    混沌 is not the simplest way to express “disorder or confusion,” but that is not the only way to define chaos.