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*SoOkayItsAverage: Seems to be the opinion most people and critics have of the franchise
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** ''Aveyond 3'' follows a similar pattern ''Ahriman's'', where Mel and Edward fill the standard roles of the male & female RPG protagonists, and their dynamics seem to be a perfect setup for a relationship, with Mel's status as a commoner, and Edward's desire to relinquish his royal duties. This is cemented by the fact that, in the third chapter, the "canon" prologue has Edward almost marrying Mel before it was sabotaged by Lydia, implicating that the two ''were'' a couple.

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** ''Aveyond 3'' follows a similar pattern ''Ahriman's'', where Mel and Edward fill the standard roles of the male & female RPG protagonists, and their dynamics seem to be a perfect setup for a relationship, with Mel's status as a commoner, and Edward's desire to relinquish his royal duties. This is cemented by the fact that, in the third chapter, the "canon" prologue has Edward almost marrying Mel before it was sabotaged by Lydia, implicating that the two ''were'' a couple. But instead, Edward would canonically marry Stella, while Mel has an offscreen romance with someone who doesn't even appear in the game.
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* FanPreferredCouple: Almost deliberately invoked, since Amanda admits that she likes pairing her characters in a more... [[StrangledByTheRedString unconventional ways]].

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* FanPreferredCouple: Almost deliberately invoked, since Given that Amanda admits that she likes pairing her characters in a more... [[StrangledByTheRedString unconventional ways]].ways]], this is practically a given.

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** Non-canon Talia/Devin also seems rather popular. Like the above pairing, it's possible in individual gameplay.

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** Non-canon Talia/Devin is also seems rather popular.very popular, even though Devin officially ends up with Alicia, and Talia marries an unnamed Sun Priest. Like the above pairing, it's possible in individual gameplay.
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* VanillaProtagonist: Ean is generally considered the most boring hero of the Aveyond series. He is seen as nothing more than a generic NiceGuy, and his tendency to stay out of the petty, yet amusing, arguments his human companions get involved in makes his presence incredibly pale in comparison. The fact that he is ''not'' actually the ChosenOne (despite being the protagonist) does not help his case.
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* {{Sequelitis}}: Aveyond 2 is probably the least well received title in the Aveyond series. There are far less fanarts and fanfiction for the second game than there are for the first and third.

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* {{Sequelitis}}: Aveyond 2 is probably the least well received title in the Aveyond series. series, most likely due to the uninteresting protagonist, lazy facesets and a twist that doesn't make much sense. There are definitely far less fanarts and fanfiction for the second game than there are for the first and third.
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* {{Sequelitis}}: Aveyond 2 is probably the least well received title in the Aveyond series. There are far less fanarts and fanfiction for the second game than there are for the first and third.
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** In ''Aveyond 1'', Rhen's canon love interest is Dameon, but aside from the briefly flirting with her when they first met, he rarely says or does anything important throughout the whole journey. In fact, an earlier build actually allows the party avoid recruiting him (although he would randomly pops up in the FinalBoss battle anyway). In any case, many players complain that Rhen falling in love with him [[spoiler:that she would be tempted to join the dark side alongside him]] feel very forced. Lars, despite being introduced as a {{Jerkass}}, frequently gives Rhen useful advice throughout her quest, shows concern when she attempts to do anything dangerous, and was overall given the most CharacterDevelopment ''among the whole cast'' as he becomes a much nicer person and even apologizes to Rhen for his past behaviour.

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** In ''Aveyond 1'', Rhen's canon love interest is Dameon, but aside from the briefly flirting with her when they first met, he rarely says or does anything important throughout the whole journey. In fact, an earlier build actually allows the party to avoid recruiting him altogether (although he would randomly pops pop up in the FinalBoss battle anyway). In any case, many players complain that Rhen falling in love with him [[spoiler:that she would be tempted to join the dark side alongside him]] feel very forced. Lars, despite being introduced as a {{Jerkass}}, frequently gives Rhen useful advice throughout her quest, shows concern when she attempts to do anything dangerous, and was overall given the most CharacterDevelopment ''among the whole cast'' as he becomes a much nicer person and even apologizes to Rhen for his past behaviour.
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* StrangledByTheRedString: The lack of chemistry between is the reason why most of the Canon couples are so unpopular (see FanPreferredCouple above). Most of the "romantic" interactions between the LoveInterest is optional, and the characters involved in the pair tend to have a better-defined relationship with someone else.

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* StrangledByTheRedString: The lack of chemistry between the characters is the reason why most of the Canon couples are so unpopular (see FanPreferredCouple above). Most of the "romantic" interactions between the LoveInterest is optional, and the characters involved in the pair tend to have a better-defined relationship with someone else.



** In ''Aveyond 1'', Rhen's canon love interest is Dameon, but aside from the briefly flirting with her when they first met, he rarely says or does anything important throughout the whole journey. In fact, an earlier build actually allows the party avoid recruiting him (although he would randomly pops up in the FinalBoss battle anyway). In any case, many players complain that Rhen falling in love with him [[spoiler:that she would be tempted to join the dark side alongside him]] feel very forced. Lars, despite being introduced as a {{Jerkass}}, frequently gives Rhen useful advice throughout her quest, shows concern when she attempts to do anything dangerous, and was overall given the most CharacterDevelopment as he becomes a much nicer person and even apologizes to Rhen for his past behaviour.

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** In ''Aveyond 1'', Rhen's canon love interest is Dameon, but aside from the briefly flirting with her when they first met, he rarely says or does anything important throughout the whole journey. In fact, an earlier build actually allows the party avoid recruiting him (although he would randomly pops up in the FinalBoss battle anyway). In any case, many players complain that Rhen falling in love with him [[spoiler:that she would be tempted to join the dark side alongside him]] feel very forced. Lars, despite being introduced as a {{Jerkass}}, frequently gives Rhen useful advice throughout her quest, shows concern when she attempts to do anything dangerous, and was overall given the most CharacterDevelopment ''among the whole cast'' as he becomes a much nicer person and even apologizes to Rhen for his past behaviour.
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** ''Aveyond 3'' follows a similar pattern ''Ahriman's'', where Mel and Edward fill the standard roles of the male & female RPG protagonists, and their dynamics seem to be a perfect setup for a relationship, with Mel's status as a commoner, and Edward's desire to relinquish his royal duties. This is cemented by the fact that, in the third chapter, the "canon" prologue has Edward almost marrying Mel before it was sabotaged by Lydia, implicating that the two ''were'' a couple.

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** ''Aveyond 3'' follows a similar pattern ''Ahriman's'', where Mel and Edward fill the standard roles of the male & female RPG protagonists, and their dynamics seem to be a perfect setup for a relationship, with Mel's status as a commoner, and Edward's desire to relinquish his royal duties. This is cemented by the fact that, in the third chapter, the "canon" prologue has Edward almost marrying Mel before it was sabotaged by Lydia, implicating that the two ''were'' a couple.couple.
* VanillaProtagonist: Ean is generally considered the most boring hero of the Aveyond series. He is seen as nothing more than a generic NiceGuy, and his tendency to stay out of the petty, yet amusing, arguments his human companions get involved in makes his presence incredibly pale in comparison. The fact that he is ''not'' actually the ChosenOne (despite being the protagonist) does not help his case.
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** In ''Ahriman's Prophecy'', Devin takes the role of Talia's childhood friend and protector, and the two has the typical role of the male & female RPG protagonists, being the only two characters who are actually relevant to the conflict. By contrast, his initial opinion of his eventual canon love interest, Alicia, had not been very good. To make things worse, Alicia is an optional party member, and would become LostForever if the player failed to complete Ella's sidequest (which would result in Alicia getting courted by prince Edward and is stuck to become Candar's queen), so you can complete the game without her being involved with the protagonists' mission at all.
** In ''Aveyond 1'', Rhen's canon love interest is Dameon, but aside from the briefly flirting with her when they first met, he rarely says or does anything important throughout the whole journey, that Rhen falling in love with him [[spoiler:that she would be tempted to join the dark side alongside him]] seems rather forced. Lars, despite being introduced as a {{Jerkass}}, frequently gives Rhen useful advice throughout her quest, shows concern when she attempts to do anything dangerous, and was overall given the most CharacterDevelopment as he becomes a much nicer person and even apologizes to Rhen for his past behaviour.
** ''Aveyond 3'' follows a similar pattern ''Ahriman's'', where Mel and Edward fills the role of the male & female RPG protagonists, and their dynamics seem to be a perfect setup for a relationship, with Mel's status as a commoner, and Edward's desire to relinquish his royal duties. This is cemented by the fact that, in the third chapter, the "canon" prologue has Edward almost marrying Mel before it was sabotaged by Lydia, implicating that the two ''were'' a couple.

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** In ''Ahriman's Prophecy'', Devin takes the role of Talia's childhood friend and protector, and the two has the typical role of the male & female RPG protagonists, being protagonists. They are the only two characters who are actually relevant to the conflict. By contrast, his initial opinion of his conflict, with all the other playable characters being an OptionalPartyMember, including Devin's eventual canon love interest, Alicia, had not been very good. LoveInterest, Alicia. To make things worse, Alicia is a rather difficult character to actually obtain (the player must complete an optional party member, and sidequest in Candar, else she would become LostForever if the player failed to complete Ella's sidequest (which would result in Alicia getting courted by prince Edward LostForever), and is stuck her stats are not actually very good (compared to become Candar's queen), Jack and Fredrick), so you can complete players have no real reason to recruit her, and the game can be completed without her being involved with the protagonists' mission at all.
involvement ''at all''.
** In ''Aveyond 1'', Rhen's canon love interest is Dameon, but aside from the briefly flirting with her when they first met, he rarely says or does anything important throughout the whole journey, journey. In fact, an earlier build actually allows the party avoid recruiting him (although he would randomly pops up in the FinalBoss battle anyway). In any case, many players complain that Rhen falling in love with him [[spoiler:that she would be tempted to join the dark side alongside him]] seems rather feel very forced. Lars, despite being introduced as a {{Jerkass}}, frequently gives Rhen useful advice throughout her quest, shows concern when she attempts to do anything dangerous, and was overall given the most CharacterDevelopment as he becomes a much nicer person and even apologizes to Rhen for his past behaviour.
** ''Aveyond 3'' follows a similar pattern ''Ahriman's'', where Mel and Edward fills fill the role standard roles of the male & female RPG protagonists, and their dynamics seem to be a perfect setup for a relationship, with Mel's status as a commoner, and Edward's desire to relinquish his royal duties. This is cemented by the fact that, in the third chapter, the "canon" prologue has Edward almost marrying Mel before it was sabotaged by Lydia, implicating that the two ''were'' a couple.
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* ClicheStorm: Occasionally subverted and lampshaded here and there. YMMV, but possibly the reason VideoGame/{{Aveyond}} is a rather obscure series.

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* ClicheStorm: Occasionally subverted and lampshaded here and there. YMMV, but possibly One of the reason VideoGame/{{Aveyond}} reasons why ''Aveyond'' is a rather obscure series.series is that their plotlines tend to be rather generic. A young hero is chosen by [[BigGood the Oracle]] to stop a villain who, for unexplained reasons, wants to TakeOverTheWorld. They meet some useful allies here and there, and fights the BigBad's minions to collect some {{Plot Coupon}}s. And that's about it, really.



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** The daevas in the first Aveyond game were nothing more than random EliteMook bosses, who gets about 1-2 lines before being defeated by the heroes. The Amaranthian website has spawned a lot of fanfics where they are given more depth.
* FanPreferredCouple: Almost deliberately invoked, since Amanda admits that she likes pairing her characters in a more... unconventional ways.

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** The daevas in the first Aveyond game were really nothing more than random EliteMook bosses, who gets about 1-2 lines before being defeated by the heroes. The Amaranthian website has spawned a lot of fanfics where they are given more depth.
* FanPreferredCouple: Almost deliberately invoked, since Amanda admits that she likes pairing her characters in a more... [[StrangledByTheRedString unconventional ways.ways]].

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Te'ijal, an OptionalPartyMember from ''Aveyond 1''. She got a cameo in ''Aveyond 2'', and was a central character in ''Aveyond 3''.

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Te'ijal, an OptionalPartyMember from ''Aveyond 1''. She got a cameo in ''Aveyond 2'', and was a central character in ''Aveyond 3''.3''.
** The daevas in the first Aveyond game were nothing more than random EliteMook bosses, who gets about 1-2 lines before being defeated by the heroes. The Amaranthian website has spawned a lot of fanfics where they are given more depth.
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** In ''Ahriman's Prophecy'', Devin takes the role of Talia's childhood friend and protector, and the two has the typical role of the male & female RPG protagonists, being the only two characters who are actually relevant to the conflict. By contrast, his initial opinion of his eventual canon love interest, Alicia, had not been very good. To make things worse, Alicia is an optional party member, and would become LostForever if the player failed to complete Ella's sidequest and Alicia would end up getting courted by prince Edward, so you can complete the game without her being involved with the protagonists at all.

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** In ''Ahriman's Prophecy'', Devin takes the role of Talia's childhood friend and protector, and the two has the typical role of the male & female RPG protagonists, being the only two characters who are actually relevant to the conflict. By contrast, his initial opinion of his eventual canon love interest, Alicia, had not been very good. To make things worse, Alicia is an optional party member, and would become LostForever if the player failed to complete Ella's sidequest and (which would result in Alicia would end up getting courted by prince Edward, Edward and is stuck to become Candar's queen), so you can complete the game without her being involved with the protagonists protagonists' mission at all.
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** In ''Ahriman's Prophecy'', Devin takes the role of Talia's childhood friend and protector, and the two takes the typical role of the male & female RPG protagonists. By contrast, his initial opinion of his eventual canon love interest, Alicia, had not been very good. To make things worse, Alicia is an optional party member, and would become LostForever if the player failed to complete Ella's sidequest and Alicia would end up getting courted by prince Edward, so you can complete the game without her being involved with the protagonists at all.

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** In ''Ahriman's Prophecy'', Devin takes the role of Talia's childhood friend and protector, and the two takes has the typical role of the male & female RPG protagonists.protagonists, being the only two characters who are actually relevant to the conflict. By contrast, his initial opinion of his eventual canon love interest, Alicia, had not been very good. To make things worse, Alicia is an optional party member, and would become LostForever if the player failed to complete Ella's sidequest and Alicia would end up getting courted by prince Edward, so you can complete the game without her being involved with the protagonists at all.
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* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Galahad wasn't too popular in ''Aveyond 1'', thanks to his KnightTemplar and HolierThanThou tendencies. He gained a lot of fans in ''Aveyond 3'', where he was a KnightInSourArmor vampire DeathSeeker.

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* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Galahad wasn't too popular in ''Aveyond 1'', thanks to his KnightTemplar and HolierThanThou tendencies. He gained a lot of fans in ''Aveyond 3'', where he was a KnightInSourArmor vampire DeathSeeker.DeathSeeker.
* StrangledByTheRedString: The lack of chemistry between is the reason why most of the Canon couples are so unpopular (see FanPreferredCouple above). Most of the "romantic" interactions between the LoveInterest is optional, and the characters involved in the pair tend to have a better-defined relationship with someone else.
** In ''Ahriman's Prophecy'', Devin takes the role of Talia's childhood friend and protector, and the two takes the typical role of the male & female RPG protagonists. By contrast, his initial opinion of his eventual canon love interest, Alicia, had not been very good. To make things worse, Alicia is an optional party member, and would become LostForever if the player failed to complete Ella's sidequest and Alicia would end up getting courted by prince Edward, so you can complete the game without her being involved with the protagonists at all.
** In ''Aveyond 1'', Rhen's canon love interest is Dameon, but aside from the briefly flirting with her when they first met, he rarely says or does anything important throughout the whole journey, that Rhen falling in love with him [[spoiler:that she would be tempted to join the dark side alongside him]] seems rather forced. Lars, despite being introduced as a {{Jerkass}}, frequently gives Rhen useful advice throughout her quest, shows concern when she attempts to do anything dangerous, and was overall given the most CharacterDevelopment as he becomes a much nicer person and even apologizes to Rhen for his past behaviour.
** ''Aveyond 3'' follows a similar pattern ''Ahriman's'', where Mel and Edward fills the role of the male & female RPG protagonists, and their dynamics seem to be a perfect setup for a relationship, with Mel's status as a commoner, and Edward's desire to relinquish his royal duties. This is cemented by the fact that, in the third chapter, the "canon" prologue has Edward almost marrying Mel before it was sabotaged by Lydia, implicating that the two ''were'' a couple.
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* FanPreferredCouple: Almost deliberately invoked, since Amanda admits to like pairing her characters in a more... unexpected ways.

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* FanPreferredCouple: Almost deliberately invoked, since Amanda admits to like that she likes pairing her characters in a more... unexpected unconventional ways.
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* CrackPairing: Amaranthian user daeva_agas loves Rhen/Agas from Aveyond 1 and Mel/Gyendal from Aveyond 3 and has spawned a number of fanarts surrounding those ships. Both pair soon gained some following from the website.

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* CrackPairing: Amaranthian user daeva_agas loves ships Rhen/Agas from Aveyond 1 and Mel/Gyendal from Aveyond 3 and has spawned a number of fanarts surrounding those ships.couple. Both pair soon gained some following from the website.

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* CrackPairing: Amaranthia user daeva_agas loves Rhen/Agas from Aveyond 1 and Mel/Gyendal from Aveyond 3. Both pair soon gained some following from the website.

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* CrackPairing: Amaranthia Amaranthian user daeva_agas loves Rhen/Agas from Aveyond 1 and Mel/Gyendal from Aveyond 3.3 and has spawned a number of fanarts surrounding those ships. Both pair soon gained some following from the website.



** Edward/Belf is pretty well-received for the lulz



* {{Narm}}: Several scenes throughout the series, especially anything with [[LargeHam Ahriman]] in it:

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** It gets better in Aveyond 3, though.
*** Not really. Gyendal isn't much better than Ahriman. And he repeats his "People of darkness, we have been oppressed by the light for too long. Let us band together and rise against the light!" speech with very similar wording in Lord of Twilight and The Darkthrop Prophecy.

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** It gets better in Aveyond 3, though.
*** Not really.
Gyendal isn't much better than Ahriman. And he repeats his "People of darkness, we have been oppressed by the light for too long. Let us band together and rise against the light!" speech with very similar wording in Lord of Twilight and The Darkthrop Prophecy.

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* FanPreferredCouple: Most fans prefer Lars/Rhen rather than the canon pairing, Dameon/Rhen.

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* FanPreferredCouple: Almost deliberately invoked, since Amanda admits to like pairing her characters in a more... unexpected ways.
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* CrackPairing: Amaranthia user daeva_agas loves Rhen/Agas from Aveyond 1 and Mel/Gyendal from Aveyond 3. Both pair soon gained some following from the website.
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** The voice pack kicks it up a notch what with the uh...[[LargeHam "acting"]]. And the stereotypical vampire accents are not helping.
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* ClicheStorm: Occasionally subverted and lampshaded here and there. YMMV, but possibly the reason VideoGame/{{Aveyond}} is a rather obscure series.


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* ItsShortSoItSucks: Fans complained about how short the first chapter of ''Aveyond 3'' despite the fact that it was just half of a game and the second chapter wasn't even released yet.
* {{Narm}}: Several scenes throughout the series, especially anything with [[LargeHam Ahriman]] in it:
-->'''Ahriman''': It shall be done. Show this paltry world the power of the daevas!
** It gets better in Aveyond 3, though.
*** Not really. Gyendal isn't much better than Ahriman. And he repeats his "People of darkness, we have been oppressed by the light for too long. Let us band together and rise against the light!" speech with very similar wording in Lord of Twilight and The Darkthrop Prophecy.
-->'''In LOT''': Fellow vampires, the time has come to take the Overworld as our own. Too long have humans, our ''dinner'', ruled that land.
-->'''In TDP''': Followers of darkness, too long have we been forced to live in the shadow of light. It is time for us to rise and rule the land above!
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** Non-canon Talia/Devin also seems rather popular.

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** Non-canon Talia/Devin also seems rather popular. Like the above pairing, it's possible in individual gameplay.
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** Also [[spoiler: Edward/Mel. You can make this pairing happen in individual gameplay, but canon is Edward/Stella, while Mel marries a descendent of Lars]]

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** Also [[spoiler: Edward/Mel. Edward/Mel]]. You can make this pairing happen in individual gameplay, but canon is [[spoiler: Edward/Stella, while Mel marries a descendent of Lars]]Lars who doesn't appear in the game]]
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** Edward/Belf is pretty popular too for some reason

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** Edward/Belf is pretty popular too well-received for some reasonthe lulz
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** Edward/Belf is pretty popular too for some reason

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* GeniusBonus: Ahriman is the name of a Sumerian god of evil. Ishtar is the name of a Sumerian goddess of love and war.

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* GeniusBonus: Ahriman is the name of a Sumerian Persian god of evil. Ishtar is the name of a Sumerian goddess of love and war.


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** The daevas from the first game are named after daevas (duh) from the Persian myth, except for Agas. The demon named Agas is originally a Drug (or Khord-Drug, depending on who you talk to), which ranked lower than the daevas.
***[[http://www.amaranthia.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=293821#forumpost293821 A lot of the names in Aveyond 1 came from Persian myth.]]
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* GeniusBonus: Ahriman is the name of a Sumerian god of evil. Ishtar is the name of a Sumerian god of love and war.

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* GeniusBonus: Ahriman is the name of a Sumerian god of evil. Ishtar is the name of a Sumerian god goddess of love and war.
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* GeniusBonus: Ahriman is the name of an ancient Sumerian god of evil. Ishtar is the name of an ancient Sumerian god of love and war, as well as the name of not-so-notable Egyptian queen. How did no one notice this?

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* GeniusBonus: Ahriman is the name of an ancient a Sumerian god of evil. Ishtar is the name of an ancient a Sumerian god of love and war, as well as the name of not-so-notable Egyptian queen. How did no one notice this?war.

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