Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 49 (click to see context) from:
* BloodMagic: The ink for Saito's talismans is made partially from his blood, though he makes it clear that this is only legal as long as you use your ''own'' blood and not someone else's, and Halkeginia apparently outlaws it entirely.
to:
* BloodMagic: BloodMagic:
** The ink for Saito's talismans is made partially from his blood, though he makes it clear that this is only legal as long as you use your ''own'' blood and not someone else's, and Halkeginia apparently outlaws it entirely.
** The ink for Saito's talismans is made partially from his blood, though he makes it clear that this is only legal as long as you use your ''own'' blood and not someone else's, and Halkeginia apparently outlaws it entirely.
Changed line(s) 57 (click to see context) from:
* Catch22Dilemma: The mages of Saito's world know that their Void magic is being stolen, but apparently the only way to do anything about it would require Void magic... which they ''can't use'' because it's being siphoned away as fast as it's produced.
to:
* Catch22Dilemma: The mages of Saito's world know that their Void magic is being stolen, but apparently the only way to do anything about it would require Void magic... which they ''can't use'' because it's being siphoned away as fast as it's produced.produced and before any mage can access it.
Changed line(s) 71 (click to see context) from:
* CuddleBug: Esmereldas starts cuddling with Saito, having seen human couples cuddling before, and decides that she likes it.
to:
* CuddleBug: CuddleBug:
** Esmereldas starts cuddling with Saito, having seen human couples cuddling before, and decides that she likes it.
** Esmereldas starts cuddling with Saito, having seen human couples cuddling before, and decides that she likes it.
Changed line(s) 104 (click to see context) from:
* EvilCounterpart: Johann von Leopold is one to Saito, being a skilled mage from Earth who ended up in Halkeginia and established himself as a formidable user of magic, but still wants to get back to Earth. The difference is that Saito wants to make a change in a positive way, while von Leopold cares about little other than increasing his own power.
to:
* EvilCounterpart: EvilCounterpart:
** Johann von Leopold is one to Saito, being a skilled mage from Earth who ended up in Halkeginia and established himself as a formidable user of magic, but still wants to get back to Earth. The difference is that Saito wants to make a change in a positive way, while von Leopold cares about little other than increasing his own power.
** Johann von Leopold is one to Saito, being a skilled mage from Earth who ended up in Halkeginia and established himself as a formidable user of magic, but still wants to get back to Earth. The difference is that Saito wants to make a change in a positive way, while von Leopold cares about little other than increasing his own power.
Changed line(s) 345 (click to see context) from:
* WouldntHitAGirl: Enforced by {{Geas}} with Johann. He's extremely unhappy about this and sought to dispel it - one of his attempts actually resulted in him crossing dimensions.
to:
* WouldntHitAGirl: Enforced by {{Geas}} with Johann.Johann (he cannot kill or maim women with his magic thanks to the deal with his teacher, but he's noted that it seems to be growing stronger, to the point that he has trouble hurting women ''at all''). He's extremely unhappy about this and sought to dispel it - one of his attempts actually resulted in him crossing dimensions.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
New chapter!
Added DiffLines:
* EmbarrassingNickname: One Baron is Tristain has a Runic Name that translates to "The Earth Lump", with Saito mentally lampshading how it doesn't really inspire confidence in his capabilities with even his specialty of DishingOutDirt magic.
Added DiffLines:
* NeutralityBacklash: The Tristainian Traditionalists and the Devout Brimirites commit BetrayalByInaction by refusing to commit troops to the battle of Tarbes, the latter in particular [[BeliefMakesYouStupid saying that it was up to Brimir who won or lost before locking themselves away to pray]]. When Saito and Louise allow the Tristain army to ''win'', and overwhelmingly at that, this embarasses them and gives Henrietta considerable political clout as a result.
Added DiffLines:
* NoOntologicalInertia: Discussed with the Ring of Andvari after the heroes capture it; despite it being out of Cromwell's hands none of his brainwashed forces are surrendering.
Added DiffLines:
* WellIntentionedExtremist: While the Ministry has an honorable and just mission, after being freed from the Mind of Duty Saito notes that they've been slipping more and more into this kind of mindset over the years, including said Mind of Duty just to start.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 43 (click to see context) from:
* BetrayalByInaction: None of the [[AppealToTradition Traditionalist]] faction of nobles in Tristain contributed so much as a single soldier to the Battle of Tarbes. The Devout Brimirite faction also refused to send aid, simply saying that [[BeliefMakesYouStupid Brimir's will would decide the winner and locking themselves away to pray]]. They thus get significant egg on their face when Louise and Saito allows Tristain to ''win'', overwhelmingly so, and give Henrietta significant political capital.
to:
* BetrayalByInaction: None of the [[AppealToTradition Traditionalist]] faction of nobles in Tristain contributed so much as a single soldier to the Battle of Tarbes. The Devout Brimirite faction also refused to send aid, simply saying that [[BeliefMakesYouStupid Brimir's will would decide the winner and locking themselves away to pray]]. They thus get significant egg on their face when Louise and Saito allows allow Tristain to ''win'', overwhelmingly so, and give Henrietta significant political capital.
Changed line(s) 54 (click to see context) from:
* BoyfriendBlockingDad: Kurotama, Urajirosatoukaede's father, doesn't like his daughter's growing romantic feelings towards Saito. Fortunately, his wife is able to keep his protectiveness in check. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, the clause he forced into Saito's familiar contract with his daughter leads to Wales being killed because he is only allowed to summon her for a limited time, and Saito plans to renegotiate the contract as soon as he is feasibly able. Kaede eventually confronts her father herself and forces him to step back.]]
to:
* BoyfriendBlockingDad: Kurotama, Urajirosatoukaede's father, doesn't like his daughter's growing romantic feelings towards Saito. Fortunately, his wife is able to keep his protectiveness in check. check, but he was able to force a clause in Kaede's contract that prevents Saito from summoning her for more than a few hours per day. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, the clause he forced into Saito's familiar contract with his daughter leads to when Saito and Louise are bringing Wales being killed because he is only allowed to summon her Tristain to bring him to safety, he's already run out of time for a limited time, the day, which allows Wardes to board their airship and kill Wales. This prompts Saito plans to renegotiate the contract as soon as he is feasibly able. Kaede contract, and eventually confronts Kaede forces her father herself and forces him to step back.back and let her do as she wishes.]]
Changed line(s) 59 (click to see context) from:
* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: The Juxtaposed Black Star are so elitist and nationalistic, they would betray anyone even remotely allied with them, however temporarily, if it was to their advantage, to the point that both Johann's and [[spoiler:Henrietta's would be assassin]] cabals have a "kill on sight" order for any member, [[spoiler:even a former one like Sheffield]].
to:
* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: The Juxtaposed Black Star are so elitist and nationalistic, they would betray anyone even remotely allied with them, however temporarily, if it was to their advantage, to the point that both Johann's and [[spoiler:Henrietta's would be would-be assassin]] cabals have a "kill on sight" order for any member, [[spoiler:even a former one like Sheffield]].
Added DiffLines:
* CoolOldGuy: Baronet Jean-Luc de Beaufort, the noble to whom Tarbes owes fealty, is a fifty-year-old man who is very protective of his people, and all too ready to kick the ass of anyone that makes the mistake of hitting his BerserkButton.
Added DiffLines:
* ProperlyParanoid: Saito's attitude in Halkegenia is pretty much about keeping an eye on any potential threat, and use magic to cover everything else. Given the many threats that exist in the background, it's a good attitude to keep.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 181 (click to see context) from:
* TheMagocracy: Outright defied in the backstory. Abe no Seimei forbade onmyoji from holding noble titles or political office, and moreover, from using their magic to influence affairs of state.
to:
* TheMagocracy: Outright defied Defied in the backstory. Abe no Seimei forbade onmyoji from holding noble titles or political office, and and, moreover, from using their magic to influence affairs of state.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* RankUp: Due to their singlehanded route of the Reconquista forces at Tarbes, both Saito and Louise get incredible promotions in social status. Saito receives the land of Des Ornières while Louise is adopted by Henrietta and made heiress presumptive as Crown Princess of Tristain.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 211 (click to see context) from:
** Saito is only a newly-accredited Onmyoji. However, due to a number of different factors, he's able to go toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful and skilled Halkeginian mages. This actually becomes the reason why Kaede/Gin'yoku and Emeraldas want him to stay in Halkeginia, as Saito could become independently powerful and influential to the point of gaining a Grant of Nobility, while on Earth all the increased ability he's gotten from his time off-world would get him is a promotion to a rank where he'd be actively put into danger from Juxtaposed Black Star.
to:
** Saito is only a newly-accredited Onmyoji. However, due to a number of different factors, he's able to go toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful and skilled Halkeginian mages. This actually becomes the reason why Kaede/Gin'yoku and Emeraldas want him to stay in Halkeginia, as Saito could become independently powerful and influential to the point of gaining a Grant of Nobility, which he does receive becoming the lord of Des Ornières, while on Earth all the increased ability he's gotten from his time off-world would get him is a promotion to a rank where he'd be actively put into danger from Juxtaposed Black Star.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 194 (click to see context) from:
* TheMole: [[spoiler:Marquis Richemont, Tristain's Minister of Finances, is a member of Reconquista.]]
to:
* TheMole: [[spoiler:Marquis Marquis Richemont, Tristain's Minister of Finances, is a member of Reconquista.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 189 (click to see context) from:
** Louise's Runic Name, "Le Blanc" (The White), is changed to "Le Vide" (The Void) to signify her power as a Void Mage. The
to:
** Louise's Runic Name, "Le Blanc" (The White), Zero), is changed to "Le Vide" (The Void) to signify her newfound power as a Void Mage. TheSome of the Traditionalists protest this, stating that Runic Names cannot be changed, but Louise's particular circumstances turn out to be one of the exceptions that allow such a change.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 90 (click to see context) from:
* EnforcedColdWar: The Black Stars and the Divine Ministry have been in conflict for centuries, but have managed to work out an agreement to [[FictionalGenevaConventions avoid fighting on sites of spiritual or magical significance, and keep the Black Stars from targeting Senior Adept-ranked Onmyoji or below]] (presumably in part to keep up TheMasquerade and to keep magic-users from dying out). Saito being summoned from a site of ''both'' magical and spiritual significance ''and'' being a Junior Adept means that the conflict is likely going to heat up back home, and one of the reasons he wants to return so badly is to keep things from escalating. Both sides are also ''very'' serious about attacking families not being permitted.
to:
* EnforcedColdWar: The Black Stars and the Divine Ministry have been in conflict for centuries, but have managed to work out an agreement to [[FictionalGenevaConventions avoid fighting on sites of spiritual or magical significance, and keep the Black Stars from targeting Senior Adept-ranked Onmyoji or below]] (presumably in part to keep up TheMasquerade and to keep magic-users from dying out). Saito being summoned from a site of ''both'' magical and spiritual significance ''and'' being a Junior Adept means that the conflict is likely going to heat up back home, and one of the reasons he wants to return so badly is to keep things from escalating. Both sides are also ''very'' serious about attacking families not being permitted. They also have a rule that people in the do not target lists are not supposed to abuse that status by fighting on the front lines.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 59 (click to see context) from:
* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: The Juxtaposed Black Star are so elitist and nationalistic, they would betray anyone even remotely allied with them, however temporarily, if it was to their advantage, that both Johann's and [[spoiler:Henrietta's would be assassin]] cabals have a "kill on sight" order for any member, [[spoiler:even a former one like Sheffield]].
to:
* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: The Juxtaposed Black Star are so elitist and nationalistic, they would betray anyone even remotely allied with them, however temporarily, if it was to their advantage, to the point that both Johann's and [[spoiler:Henrietta's would be assassin]] cabals have a "kill on sight" order for any member, [[spoiler:even a former one like Sheffield]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: The Juxtaposed Black Star are so elitist and nationalistic, they would betray anyone even remotely allied with them, however temporarily, if it was to their advantage, that both Johann's and [[spoiler:Henrietta's would be assassin]] cabals have a "kill on sight" order for any member, [[spoiler:even a former one like Sheffield]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 9 (click to see context) from:
** The lack of any innovation over a timespan of ''5,000 years'' is part of why Saito suspects the Church of interfering in society. Apparently the mages of AncientEgypt did something similar.
to:
** The lack of any innovation over a timespan of ''5,000 years'' is part of why Saito suspects the Church of interfering in society. Apparently Apparently, the mages of AncientEgypt did something similar.
Changed line(s) 94 (click to see context) from:
** The Black Stars themselves take the Rules of Engagement with the Ministry Onmyouji very seriously, even swearing a Magical Oath that they weren't responsible for Saito being summoned to Halkeginia.
to:
** The Black Stars themselves take the Rules of Engagement with the Ministry Onmyouji Onmyoji very seriously, even swearing a Magical Oath that they weren't responsible for Saito being summoned to Halkeginia.
Changed line(s) 101 (click to see context) from:
* EvilCounterpart: Johann von Leopold is one to Saito, being a skilled mage from Earth who ended up in Halkeginia and established himself as a formidable user of magic, but still wants to get back to Earth. The difference is that Saito wants to make a difference in a positive way, while von Leopold cares about little other than increasing his own power.
to:
* EvilCounterpart: Johann von Leopold is one to Saito, being a skilled mage from Earth who ended up in Halkeginia and established himself as a formidable user of magic, but still wants to get back to Earth. The difference is that Saito wants to make a difference change in a positive way, while von Leopold cares about little other than increasing his own power.power.
** [[spoiler:Sheffield, is another, being another mage from Earth that was summoned to become the Familiar of a Royal, in her case King Joseph of Gallia. However, while Saito is known to the people due to his public summoning, and works to help protect others, Sheffield's true identity remains mysterious, and she's only helping Joseph in his plans to conquer Halkeginia. Plus, she's a member of the Black Stars, the Onmyoji's main enemies.]]
** [[spoiler:Sheffield, is another, being another mage from Earth that was summoned to become the Familiar of a Royal, in her case King Joseph of Gallia. However, while Saito is known to the people due to his public summoning, and works to help protect others, Sheffield's true identity remains mysterious, and she's only helping Joseph in his plans to conquer Halkeginia. Plus, she's a member of the Black Stars, the Onmyoji's main enemies.]]
Changed line(s) 185 (click to see context) from:
* MeaningfulRename: When Kaede develops into a true adult Oni and her skin changes from grey to silver, her mother changes her name from "Urajirosatoukaede" to "Gin'yoku", which means "Silver Wings". She still lets Saito call her [[AffectionateNickname Kaede]], though.
to:
* MeaningfulRename: MeaningfulRename:
** When Kaede develops into a true adult Oni and her skin changes from grey to silver, her mother changes her name from "Urajirosatoukaede" to "Gin'yoku", which means "Silver Wings". She still lets Saito call her [[AffectionateNickname Kaede]],though.though.
** Louise's Runic Name, "Le Blanc" (The White), is changed to "Le Vide" (The Void) to signify her power as a Void Mage. The
** When Kaede develops into a true adult Oni and her skin changes from grey to silver, her mother changes her name from "Urajirosatoukaede" to "Gin'yoku", which means "Silver Wings". She still lets Saito call her [[AffectionateNickname Kaede]],
** Louise's Runic Name, "Le Blanc" (The White), is changed to "Le Vide" (The Void) to signify her power as a Void Mage. The
Added DiffLines:
* TheMole: [[spoiler:Marquis Richemont, Tristain's Minister of Finances, is a member of Reconquista.]]
Added DiffLines:
** The world's equivalent to Europe is called both Halkaginia and Halkeginia.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
New chapter!
Added DiffLines:
* BetrayalByInaction: None of the [[AppealToTradition Traditionalist]] faction of nobles in Tristain contributed so much as a single soldier to the Battle of Tarbes. The Devout Brimirite faction also refused to send aid, simply saying that [[BeliefMakesYouStupid Brimir's will would decide the winner and locking themselves away to pray]]. They thus get significant egg on their face when Louise and Saito allows Tristain to ''win'', overwhelmingly so, and give Henrietta significant political capital.
Added DiffLines:
* UnwittingPawn: Cromwell was easily manipulated by King Joseph, who was planning to use his movement to weaken the other major nations before attacking himself. Joseph even notes [[spoiler:after Cromwell's capture]] that Cromwell's ego was so great even ''before'' his manipulations that he'd never admit to being a pawn.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Overprotective Dad has been disambiguated
* BoyfriendBlockingDad: Kurotama, Urajirosatoukaede's father, doesn't like his daughter's growing romantic feelings towards Saito. Fortunately, his wife is able to keep his protectiveness in check. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, the clause he forced into Saito's familiar contract with his daughter leads to Wales being killed because he is only allowed to summon her for a limited time, and Saito plans to renegotiate the contract as soon as he is feasibly able. Kaede eventually confronts her father herself and forces him to step back.]]
Deleted line(s) 230 (click to see context) :
* OverprotectiveDad: Kurotama, Urajirosatoukaede's father, doesn't like his daughter's growing romantic feelings towards Saito. Fortunately, his wife is able to keep his protectiveness in check. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, the clause he forced into Saito's familiar contract with his daughter leads to Wales being killed because he is only allowed to summon her for a limited time, and Saito plans to renegotiate the contract as soon as he is feasibly able. Kaede eventually confronts her father herself and forces him to step back.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Long Title has been disambiguated
Deleted line(s) 165 (click to see context) :
* LongTitle: Due to having two descriptions of a [[CharacterTitle character in the title]].
