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I absolutely love the new dark theme, my eyes thank you!! Also: is there a way to please nobles, people and Kham at the same time? I get some locked dialogue options during diplomatic conversations, I'm feeling I'm gonna get a bad ending. T_T
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Somehow someone always dies, no matter my choices so far. Is there a way to save everyone and not "fail"? I'm kinda suspecting there isn't a way to please everyone, perhaps we should always only focus on one and that defines what kind of ruler we are?

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if the ones dying are the assassins, I don't know the way (if there's any) to prevent it. but if it's the magus or anyone else, then I do know. I DON'T claim the steps I did as the perfect one, but at least I managed to avoid any major character death :")

I always choose to prioritize the public, be wary of the nobles, and just be kind but still cautious of the peris. however, this will result in one locked dialogue in court scene. so it's still flawed, but I don't think it's a complete failure lol still trying to find the perfect steps tho

if you want a walkthrough, just let me know! I'm not an expert but I'd like to help ^^ 

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No one has died on my routes except once with the Magus who knew her parents.

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I celebrated with public and nobles, having the security spread out through both events. had the would be (laughable) assassin stay in the palace dungeon. Only one who died was the assassin. Magus and Enzo was injured.

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SPOILER

oh those are the exact steps I always do too! in which resulted Ezo got her arm broken and the magus got minor injuries. but I read on AToC Tumblr that that's the middle outcome. there's the best outcome where both Ezo and the magus are unharmed. so yeah, still trying to find the way to reach that outcome ^^

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Plz tell me if you are able to get the best outcome

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I am absolutely loving your game. I can't stop restarting just so I can see all options. Kudos to you. Quick question. If I support you on patreon will the early access be web based on is it downloadable?

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It's web-based for the early access as well!!

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I am absolutely in love with this. Coming from a South Asian culture it's wonderful to see more fantasy that is not simply western or far eastern in influence, and is giving me hope to complete my own 'poc fantasy/sci fi' twine games as well.

(Honestly as an avid but still learning Twine user I'm hungrily looking at every aspect of your design/interactivity. Once it's all complete and downloadable I'll have as much fun code diving as playing.)

ANYWAY excellent worldbuilding, wonderful characters, I want to befriend every single one of them. Love Tujo and Heval I would protect them with my life I wish them all happiness. Stressful political decisions, I can already tell I'm going to play this obsessively multiple times until I get good outcomes. Top work, keep it up!

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CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHY DO I KEEP HAVING “UNSTEADY RELATIONSHIP” WITH MY RO’s? AM I REALLY THAT UNSTABLE IN MY RELATIONSHIP??? PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO KEEP MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MY RO STEADY 😭😭😭

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for X, they don't like it when we're being pushy. e.g. when they want to leave, then don't ask them to stay. instead be understanding and let them go. 

for D, it's the complete opposite. when they wish to leave, show them our reluctance to let them go.

for A, I had a smooth sailing relationship, so I can't really remember if I encountered any problems. just be understanding and things will be good. 

now, I just finished playing R route and I'm crying. our relationship was unsteady and I didn't manage to fix it even after reaching the end of chapter 10. so I can't offer any help for this one (yet). so sorryyyy 

if you're still having any difficulties with X/D/A route, just let me know! I'll retrace my steps for their routes and show you which choices to choose. good luck! :D

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hey!! for R route i think you mainly gotta show trust in them. i also think you gotta tell them to find the truth about the thing with their mentor,,  dunno if thats what mightve been getting you bad on their route or not, but for me that was the only thing messing me up

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SO THAT WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS! /sobbing/

my crown told R to find closure on my first play through and they stopped using their usual "my crown" right after and I was in PAIN

you, my friend, are a savior T^T my crown and R are now off to their honeymoon and I hope you have a wonderful week, and you get to eat your favorite food, and have a good good night sleep <3

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glad i could help!!! i had to replay a few times trying to find their solution because i was so distraught when i got the relationship unsteady and they stopped calling me "my crown," so i understand the pain </3

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right??? both me and my crown were CONFUSED at that moment ToT thanks to you I've completed all 4 ROs routes and now I can sleep :")

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The unsteady relationship with D’s route only started when I got into the part where the MC needs to attend the imperial court. Idk what I did wrong 😭

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here's what I did in D route

don't trust the peri princess but don't be hostile either, just be cautious

ask why they haven't visited the soldier who tried to assassinate us

when they bow, allow them

tell them both them and their parent weren't at fault

the unsteady stat might still appear for a moment, but as long as you do all of the above, and then choose to ask when will we see them again  when they're leaving (instead of wishing them well), you'll be good ^^

good luck and just let me know if you're still having trouble!

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I was trying to look for download button then I realized it's web based 💀

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Honestly i cant emphasise how good and immersive the writing style is. the story is honestly so engaging and interesting. 

Though i wish there was an easier way to change a few choices to test its outcome as rn you have to go through the entire thing over and over and over again to try out different combinations and the process is a bit brain numbing i will admit

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Just save each time you want to try different outcomes, that's what I do

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I love the game so much, but I can't bring myself to play it... Too much pressure.

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I need some help, is there a guide or anything on what choices lead to what outcome? I've found that one option saves the scholar mage, but others die, and there's earlier options that can save them too, but you don't get the approval of the noble general. Is there a way to save everyone while gaining her approval? It hurts my heart knowing people died because of me qxq

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Right, it's so painful to see people die because of my choices.

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hey, I haven't encountered any death so thought maybe I could help, but I'm confused lol. which chapter and whose death are we talking about? and what noble general?

Same! I tried to prevent other characters die but yeah, ahaha T_T nooo. I'm still trying and re-playing tho. Looking through comment kinda helped as well.

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maybe I'm just dumb but is it possible to unlock the options for conversations with several characters? I'm wrecking my brain on how to talk with Xelara in the tarvern but I was only able to talk with Azad about the whole sea monster story.

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It's definitely possible!! Check the walkthrough, you can unlock each of the love interest's scenes (though you can only get a maximum of 3 names to show up at the end of CH4).

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Hi! I played the available chapters, maybe, three times during this weekend? I love the story so far! I love the romance, I love the politics, I love the way the dialogues changes depending on the stats. Every run is different from the other, and this is awesome!

I just finished the available D(ara) route and I have found this typo in the very last scene, during the chat with the Peri princess:

"As soon as his has completed his mission (...)"

And that's it. Love this game.

Tomorrow I will try the A route, it's the only one I have yet to try but I just know it will be juicy lol 

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Thanks for the kind comment 💖 Also for pointing out the typo, but in the future, please use the bug report form (linked in the game description) to let me know!! I'd rather avoid having the comment section clogged with typo/bug reports haha

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Hi, first I wanna say that I really like the game so far and that I love your writing.

One thing that I find difficult is the choices consequences and some hidden stats like the relationship with the public and with the nobles. It keeps saying I hadn't prioritised the public enough during the law office choice, even though I told about possible security breach before the coronation.


A simple suggestion I'd give is to show relationship choices consequences in a notification, like: "relationship with the public -2"

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Nah, makes the game too easy.

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Okie, Xelef is killing me rn with that last chapter, feel so betrayed after choosing him as my love interest that he'd put me in a position like that attacking people without any consideration.  AND not even reply to my letters, the audacity he has.  

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That last part is due to your Crown having a low romance with X. If you actually make the right romance choices, X will send letters back ;)

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I see. Probably cause I was too pushy..

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Rêzan literally owns my heart.. IM IN LOVE.

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love this game but i kind of wanted to romance tujo lol T^T

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Tûjo's looking for lowkey boyfriends he can live a quiet domestic life with, he's not even remotely attracted to the Crown unfortunately haha

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foaming at the mouth i love this game sososososo much!!! the writing is brilliant, the characters are dynamic and lovable, and the world building is intricate- yet understandable! it is quite literally a masterpiece of a game.

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Thanks so much, that's very kind 💖💖💖

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am i the only one who doesnt know how to play it or do we just play it in browser?

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just play in browser and do choices, you can save too in save button

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ok thanks! :

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Nothing, just me making abuncha ocs for each ro.

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dayum, i got the bad ending three times in a row on my journey to romance rezan...

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as a queer poc this games makes me so so happy. thank you for this. dara is my no .1 hopelessly devoted to him.

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another typo or / mis naming. As the wall forms, citizens pound their fists and slap their palms against it. One of them tries to climb over it, lifted by the others. You watch in amazement as the protester manages to haul their arms over the edge of the see-through wall, spotting you on your horse behind Rozerîn and crying out to you. i was behind ashti.

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thanks for the game. i love it and as a middle eastern myself, i love the mythology. thanks again from the bottom of my heart. i keep replaying it again and again. i love it. keep up the good work. the best of wishes to you.

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omg im gonna cy what does delal's letter say i love this game

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D's letter killed me 

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Good 😈

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WHAT DO YOU MEAN? WE HAVEN'T GOT THE CHANCE TO READ D's LETTER YET AAAAAA I'M GONNA CRY 😭

We can read it but only when our relationship with D is at the highest level possible

I'm actually gonna cry, am i even gonna have a chance to read it... :'')

Can i ask you what did the letter says? Heheh just a couple of sentences or words not all of them.. please.. I'm really worried

So the letter basically said that D loves us and wants us to be more than just the Crown to them. There are also blood stains on it because D was hurt in the last chapter. But I really really don't think they will die because it wouldn't make sense, so I think there's nothing to worry about 

I'm crying, i only got a cliffhanger😭 am i ever gonna read that letter.. how do you even get to the highest level possible? Help i can't get it off my mind😭😭

It depends on what choices you selected when you talked to D. I could help you get to the highest level with them but i don't exactly remember all of the correct choices

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Just played this again recently and wanted to mention a couple things. Originally I played (and replayed) as a straight female, and romanced Dara and Azad. This time I decided to play as a masculine male MC.

First, is there any chance we could get the option before the game to choose the LI's gender? I say this because I'm playing a straight male who's interested in Rozerin and Xelara, but want to keep Dara and Azad as male (and not romance them). Yet when I choose to play as a straight male they automatically become female, and the only way I can get them gendered the way I'd prefer is to choose my MC as liking both genders (which isn't true).

Second, when Xelara captures the MC for the first time, she refers to my (as I envision, handsome) male MC as 'a beauty'. Is there any chance of coming up with a different term for male MC's like 'handsome' instead of 'beauty', or even give the reader a chance to dictate if their MC is more handsome or beautiful in the MC's own opinion?

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No, and no.

Additional note on your issue with your "masculine male" MC being called a beauty: Those are your personal hangups about how masculinity should be perceived, according to you. It does not reflect the characters' thoughts about masculinity, including the MC.

To the MC and other characters, being called and calling someone a 'beauty' or 'beautiful' is a perfectly gender-neutral compliment. To me as well, by the way, and "masculine men" I know also would be very flattered to be called beautiful. I'm not going to adjust to individual readers' tastes on what is an incredibly minor detail🤷🏽‍♀️

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I reached up to Chapter 10 in a span of two days and that says a lot ༎ຶ⁠‿⁠༎ຶ I'm absolutely in love with the story, the lore, the characters (all ofc but Dara *kissy faces*)!!!

Ah, this story has taken a piece of my heart with it ♡ Thank you so much for making such an amazing world!!

Now I shall go to a corner and cry myself to oblivion—maybe scour Tumblr to console my poor heart—until the next chapter drops ><

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Aww, thank you!! I'll try not to let you wait too long for the next chapter haha 💖

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First of all, let me congratulate you on making such an amazing VN! I can't wait for more of this beautiful VN, as always, I will keep an eye out for updates regarding to this VN.

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Thank you, it's appreciated!! 💖

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i am so in love with this game! 

You are such an outstanding writer, you brought me to another world and made me the happiest. In every chapter I feel like I'm slowly unwrapping my MC's deepest and truest identity.  I feel very connected to the characters, to an extent where I could personally feel their emotions.  I am looking forward to the next chapters! 

Thank you for building the AToC world! And thank you for pouring all of your passion into this IF, your dedication and creativeness is deeply appreciated. I just can't help but love your characters.

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Thanks so much for the kind comment!! 💖

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How did you make this game?

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With Twine!! You can find the exact version and story format in the credits.

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Ah yes I saw this a few days ago, but thank you! I'm loving your game!

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I'm just a little scared of not getting a happy ending haha

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does the magic affinity always the same or does it change regarding on your choices? also im really enjoying this so far!

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There are 2 possibilities for your affinity depending on the choices you make regarding the elements in CH7!!

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OMG I KNEW THE CHOICES MATTERED BUT DIDNT KNOW IN WHAT, can you tell us which elements give which of the 2 affinities? i always went for water

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hi, the affinities aren't determined by the element your crown has. they are a reflection of your crown's choices.


hope this helps.

oh okok thank youu<3

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I love this story!

How do you pronounce the ^, the x and the j in the names in this book? I imagine it's based on Kurdish?

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See this list for reference! The names of the LIs also have their pronunciations listed beneath their names on their codex pages.

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greetings from palestine.

i love the game and i want to read the table in the list you posted but it's an image and i am blind. if you'd be so kind as to write it down i'd be very thankful. thanks for the game. o and i am also getting an error Error: no valid storage adapters found. but the cookies are not blocked. any help would be appreciated.

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Hi, I added alt text to the image! Let me know if it works for you now.

As for the error, if you don't have cookies disabled or blocked, it could be your browser is outdated or another problem. You could try using another web browser, and see if that works! Hopefully, that will solve your issue.

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So.... It's over 🤧

The story was really good, it left me wanting more 🤭.

🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷Alert Spoiler🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷











  I hope MC and Xelef can stay together🥹

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how is it over?

Chapter 10 😶

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NAH CUZ I GOT SO HEARTBROKEN WHEN I READ THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS ;(((

This looks so awesome! Though I don't know how to save my progress on the mobile browser, can anyone help me haha 

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When you in the game you can see an arrow on the left side, click on it and the menu will pop open 😀

You need to read a few pages until you can save your progress

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What do you do with the code on the page though ;-;

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It sounds like you're running into an error!

Check the FAQ for some troubleshooting to see if there's anything helpful listed on there. You're not supposed to see any code when you try to save on mobile haha.

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its soooo good i will cry

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I left a comment on this a couple years ago and I've just spent the last few days re-playing what I'd completed before and first-time-playing the chapters that had been added since then.

My comment then was positive, but I don't think I went far enough in saying how absolutely outstanding this game is. The worldbuilding, the character development, the way choices are seamlessly wrapped into the narrative -- it's all such excellent, excellent work. I loved every bit of my most recent playthrough and I could definitely see myself playing again and again just to pinpoint all the differences and nuances my choices make in how the story unfolds.

To cherry (I hope I'm not being overly familiar using your name!) I really want you to know that you've accomplished some masterful storytelling with this and you are an absolutely fantastic writer. I'm looking forward to future chapters!

(Especially after CH10's cliffhanger. 😭)

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Thanks so much for this lovely comment!! I always love hearing from readers who were there in the early days coming back to see all the progress the story has made so far 💖💖💖

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The story is great, no doubts, I haven't gotten to the end yet, I think I got stopped either at Chapter 8 or 9's ending, but I just gotta say one thing I learned recently.

It would be Queen Nis's thirdborn, whenever the peri princess is introduced, unless Nis happens to be plural. The grammar dictator in me won't let me move on until I mention this.

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I don't know where you got that from, that's not a rule. Queen Nis' is also correct. See Merriam-Webster ;)

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My English class. I was told the only exceptions are for historical figures, as Merriam-Webster confirms in the classical figures part. Perdue Owl backs me up on that front (see here). I guess it's really just up to interpretation based on your source though, so fair play with Merriam-Webster. Keep up the good work with the writing, boss!

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please i love this game so much i cant believe we got this for free 😭 your writing is so phenomenal i actually cannot this game felt so alive and vibrant and the amount of work put into the lore of it is so amazing im at a loss for words-

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Thanks so much for the compliment!! 💖💖

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im physically crying rn omg rezan betta be safe or im throwing hands and crying my eyes out

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Xelef has my heart honestly, he's such a stubborn bastard, but he's my bastard. Another RO that I will be obsessed with for quite some time, thank you for the story as well, can't wait to see what happens in chapter 11!

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I'm not fully through the game yet, but I'm stunned that this game is free?? The writing is phenomenal, I'm having such a great time reading through everything - can't wait to see what's next!

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Thank you for the praise!! I really appreciate it 💖💖

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Is Ashaduna and Ishtiveg an allegory for Syria and Palestine?

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What??? No. Where did you even get that from 😭

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I'll be honest there was recency bias and  bit of reaching with this one. I didn't even finish the story when I posted this 💀

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