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* At its core, TKS follows the same basic structure as a classic fairy tale: a [[KnightInShiningArmor Knight]] representing the power of the Christian God is sent on a dangerous quest to do battle against an evil being who represents a Satan figure -- i.e., a dragon. (The Infernous was originally going to be the called “The Dragon’s Den”; it’s even referred to as such in the title of the first episode.) However, in the same way that The Arkn Mythos as a whole deconstructs angelic lore and demonology, TKS is a deconstruction of classic fairy tale themes, archetypes, and [[FairyTaleMotifs motifs]]:
** The “good knight” is a moody, [[HairTriggerTemper violent]], insecure boy with who only agrees to “slay the dragon” in order to impress his father (and prove himself to the kingdom).
** The "forces of good" that the Knight allegedly represents are actually self-involved, warlike alien creatures [[LightIsNotGood whom humans have mistaken for angels]].
** The Knight’s “noble quest” is orchestrated by shady government figures who are using him as their pawn -- banking not only on his pride, but his infamous temper; [[BatmanGambit anticipating]] that he will eventually snap and kill the “dragon” (and, in doing so, become something that they can use as propaganda to prolong their war).
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]] [[DarkIsNotEvil (and, in some ways, LESS evil)]] than many of the alleged "good guys". The same also applies to the rest of his race, who (while being mistaken for demons) are generally more benevolent than their allegedly good opponents!
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure: he’s LITERALLY TheDragon to Deebo!
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out that the "Dragon" was GoodAllAlong.
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill the Dragon: he '''''[[HeWhoFightsMonsters becomes]]''''' the Dragon.
*** WordOfGod says that The Carver genuinely cared about Ellpagg, and hated having to corrupt him.
* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous, he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of The Carver’s [[ThePlan ultimate plan]], the sequence takes on a whole new meaning: Carver isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous; he’s afraid that Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run, and actually defeat him in the final battle! He might even be afraid that Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe ''instead'' of him!
** Later confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=].
* After Ellpagg displaces Michael Knight into a new timeline, why does the same clip (i.e. Michael “awakening” in a new timeline, looking disoriented, and feeling himself up) play twice? It’s not a glitch: according to DL, Michael Knight moved timelines for the first time immediately before the start of MC; Ellpagg is using his newfound powers to pull off the same stunt -- tearing open a hole in .Reality and moving Michael from one timeline to another -- in two different timelines ''at the same time!''
** It’s later established that Ellpagg is one of the only beings in existence who can use “shading” (i.e. a form of chaos magic that enables SelfDuplication); we may be seeing him use it for the first time.
** The “good knight” is a moody, [[HairTriggerTemper violent]], insecure boy with who only agrees to “slay the dragon” in order to impress his father (and prove himself to the kingdom).
** The "forces of good" that the Knight allegedly represents are actually self-involved, warlike alien creatures [[LightIsNotGood whom humans have mistaken for angels]].
** The Knight’s “noble quest” is orchestrated by shady government figures who are using him as their pawn -- banking not only on his pride, but his infamous temper; [[BatmanGambit anticipating]] that he will eventually snap and kill the “dragon” (and, in doing so, become something that they can use as propaganda to prolong their war).
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]] [[DarkIsNotEvil (and, in some ways, LESS evil)]] than many of the alleged "good guys". The same also applies to the rest of his race, who (while being mistaken for demons) are generally more benevolent than their allegedly good opponents!
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure: he’s LITERALLY TheDragon to Deebo!
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out that the "Dragon" was GoodAllAlong.
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill the Dragon: he '''''[[HeWhoFightsMonsters becomes]]''''' the Dragon.
*** WordOfGod says that The Carver genuinely cared about Ellpagg, and hated having to corrupt him.
* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous, he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of The Carver’s [[ThePlan ultimate plan]], the sequence takes on a whole new meaning: Carver isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous; he’s afraid that Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run, and actually defeat him in the final battle! He might even be afraid that Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe ''instead'' of him!
** Later confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=].
* After Ellpagg displaces Michael Knight into a new timeline, why does the same clip (i.e. Michael “awakening” in a new timeline, looking disoriented, and feeling himself up) play twice? It’s not a glitch: according to DL, Michael Knight moved timelines for the first time immediately before the start of MC; Ellpagg is using his newfound powers to pull off the same stunt -- tearing open a hole in .Reality and moving Michael from one timeline to another -- in two different timelines ''at the same time!''
** It’s later established that Ellpagg is one of the only beings in existence who can use “shading” (i.e. a form of chaos magic that enables SelfDuplication); we may be seeing him use it for the first time.
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** The “good knight” is a moody, [[HairTriggerTemper violent]], insecure boy with who only agrees to “slay the dragon” in order to impress his father (and prove himself to the kingdom).
** The "forces of good" that the Knight allegedly represents are actually self-involved, warlike alien creatures [[LightIsNotGood whom humans have mistaken for angels]].
** The Knight’s “noble quest” is orchestrated by shady government figures who are using him as their pawn -- banking not only on his pride, but his infamous temper; [[BatmanGambit anticipating]] that he will eventually snap and kill the “dragon” (and, in doing so, become something that they can use as propaganda to prolong their war).
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]] [[DarkIsNotEvil (and, in some ways, LESS evil)]] than many of the alleged "good guys". The same also applies to the rest of his race, who (while being mistaken for demons) are generally more benevolent than their allegedly good opponents!
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure: he’s LITERALLY TheDragon to Deebo!
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out that the "Dragon" was GoodAllAlong.
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill the Dragon: he '''''[[HeWhoFightsMonsters becomes]]''''' the Dragon.
*** WordOfGod says that The Carver genuinely cared about Ellpagg, and hated having to corrupt him.
* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous, he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of The Carver’s [[ThePlan ultimate plan]], the sequence takes on a whole new meaning: Carver isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous; he’s afraid that Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run, and actually defeat him in the final battle! He might even be afraid that Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe ''instead'' of him!
** Later confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=].
* After Ellpagg displaces Michael Knight into a new timeline, why does the same clip (i.e. Michael “awakening” in a new timeline, looking disoriented, and feeling himself up) play twice? It’s not a glitch: according to DL, Michael Knight moved timelines for the first time immediately before the start of MC; Ellpagg is using his newfound powers to pull off the same stunt -- tearing open a hole in .Reality and moving Michael from one timeline to another -- in two different timelines ''at the same time!''
** It’s later established that Ellpagg is one of the only beings in existence who can use “shading” (i.e. a form of chaos magic that enables SelfDuplication); we may be seeing him use it for the first time.
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* Why does Ellpagg try to teach Michael how to kill a Sethe? Ellpagg has access to Michael’s memories: he knows that (Michael) has encountered them twice before -- and that both times, it caused him trouble (i.e. timeline resets).
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* Why does Ellpagg try to teach Michael how to kill a Sethe? Ellpagg has access to Michael’s memories: he knows that he (Michael) has encountered them twice before -- and that both times, it caused him trouble (i.e. timeline resets).
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* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous, he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of Rhe Carver’s [[ThePlan ultimate plan]], the entire sequence takes on a whole new meaning: Carver isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous; he’s afraid that Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run, and actually defeat him in the final battle! He might even be afraid that Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe ''instead'' of him!
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* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous, he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of Rhe The Carver’s [[ThePlan ultimate plan]], the entire sequence takes on a whole new meaning: Carver isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous; he’s afraid that Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run, and actually defeat him in the final battle! He might even be afraid that Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe ''instead'' of him!
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* In “Relevations”, Asmodeus gives the following advice: “When you are facing an enemy, it doesn’t matter what enemy, you might think that you have the upper hand, but that’s when they will use that against you. And then they will have the upper hand.” In context, he’s talking about Elias and The Carver; however, he’s also talking about '''himself''': his character’s entire M.O. is letting his opponents let their guard down and assume they have the upper hand by
[[BewareTheSillyOnes masking his shrewd, malicious nature with childish behavior]].
[[BewareTheSillyOnes masking his shrewd, malicious nature with childish behavior]].
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* In “Relevations”, Asmodeus gives the following advice: “When you are facing an enemy, it doesn’t matter what enemy, you might think that you have the upper hand, but that’s when they will use that against you. And then they will have the upper hand.” In context, he’s talking about Elias and The Carver; however, he’s also talking about '''himself''': his character’s entire M.O. is letting his opponents let their guard down and assume they have the upper hand by
by [[BewareTheSillyOnes masking his shrewd, malicious nature with childish behavior]].
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** It also applies to the situation between Asmodeus and Elias (in which Asmodeus once more has the upper hand).
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** It also applies to the situation between Asmodeus and Elias (in which Asmodeus once more has the upper hand).hand, but convinces Elias otherwise).
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*** This adds a new layer of Fridge Brilliance: The Carver isn't phased by the taunting because, as a vessel of the Hethe who speaks to and interacts with them on a regular basis, he '''''knows''''' Azrael has never spoken to the Hetbelying, and t
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*** This adds a new layer of Fridge Brilliance: The Carver isn't phased by the taunting because, as a vessel of the Hethe who speaks to and interacts with them on a regular basis, he '''''knows''''' Azrael is lying and has never spoken to the Hetbelying, and tHethe.
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* Why does Ellpagg try to teach Michael how to kill a Sethe? Ellpagg has access to Michael’s memories: he knows that (Michael) has encountered them twice before -- and that both times, it caused him trouble (i.e. timeline resets).
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** In light of what we know about Azrael, his mockery becomes hilariously ironic: he's essentially mocking the Carver for "borrowing" forms that aren't his/altering his form, while Azrael's ''entire persona'' was essentially stolen or borrowed from other beings (Edgar Kharon and Xerex Storn, respectively). To say nothing of the fact that Azrael is giving this speech ''while [[DemonicPossession using the body]] of Michael Knight''.
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** In light of what we know find out about Azrael, his mockery becomes hilariously ironic: he's essentially mocking the Carver for "borrowing" forms that aren't his/altering his form, while Azrael's ''entire persona'' was essentially stolen or borrowed from other beings (Edgar Kharon and Xerex Storn, respectively). To say nothing of the fact that Azrael is giving this speech ''while [[DemonicPossession using the body]] of Michael Knight''.Knight''.
*** It’s also entirely possible that Azrael was lying about the “no genitals” business: the Carver's form isn't a true skeleton, but that of a fleshy, skeleton-''like'' creature; it's possible that he ''did'' have genitals. It's also implied that Azrael hasn't actually ''met'' a Hethe at this point (as if he had, he would certainly have been informed that he wasn't one himself). He might have made up the "no genitals" story to add insult to injury.
*** This adds a new layer of Fridge Brilliance: The Carver isn't phased by the taunting because, as a vessel of the Hethe who speaks to and interacts with them on a regular basis, he '''''knows''''' Azrael has never spoken to the Hetbelying, and t
*** It’s also entirely possible that Azrael was lying about the “no genitals” business: the Carver's form isn't a true skeleton, but that of a fleshy, skeleton-''like'' creature; it's possible that he ''did'' have genitals. It's also implied that Azrael hasn't actually ''met'' a Hethe at this point (as if he had, he would certainly have been informed that he wasn't one himself). He might have made up the "no genitals" story to add insult to injury.
*** This adds a new layer of Fridge Brilliance: The Carver isn't phased by the taunting because, as a vessel of the Hethe who speaks to and interacts with them on a regular basis, he '''''knows''''' Azrael has never spoken to the Hetbelying, and t
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* In “Relevations”, Asmodeus gives the following advice: “When you are facing an enemy, it doesn’t matter what enemy, you might think that you have the upper hand, but that’s when they will use that against you. And then they will have the upper hand.” In context, he’s talking about Elias and The Carver; however, he’s also talking about '''himself''': his character’s entire M.O. is letting his opponents think they have the upper hand by masking his malicious nature with childish behavior.
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* In “Relevations”, Asmodeus gives the following advice: “When you are facing an enemy, it doesn’t matter what enemy, you might think that you have the upper hand, but that’s when they will use that against you. And then they will have the upper hand.” In context, he’s talking about Elias and The Carver; however, he’s also talking about '''himself''': his character’s entire M.O. is letting his opponents think let their guard down and assume they have the upper hand by by
[[BewareTheSillyOnes masking his shrewd, malicious nature with childishbehavior.behavior]].
[[BewareTheSillyOnes masking his shrewd, malicious nature with childish
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** It also applies to the situation between Asmodeus and Elias.
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** It also applies to the situation between Asmodeus and Elias.Elias (in which Asmodeus once more has the upper hand).
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* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex reveals that The Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another, and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no ordinary Dekn is powerful enough to fight The Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel and help ensure that his plan was fulfilled.
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* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex reveals that The Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another, and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that it happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no ordinary Dekn is powerful enough to fight The Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel and help ensure that his plan was fulfilled.
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* The Fearful Four are the [[HorsemenOfTheApocalypse Four Horsemen]] of .Reality. Well, Literature/TheBible actually says there are ''five'' horsemen: Conquest, War, Famine, and Death -- with whom Hell rides. And who likes to hang out with the Fearful Four? Uriel, a.k.a. '''''The King of Hell'''''.
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* The Fearful Four are the [[HorsemenOfTheApocalypse Four Horsemen]] of .Reality. Well, Literature/TheBible actually says there are ''five'' horsemen: Conquest, Conquest (who is usually represented as Pestilence), War, Famine, and Death -- with whom Hell rides. And who likes to hang out with the Fearful Four? Uriel, a.k.a. '''''The King of Hell'''''.
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* At its core, TKS follows the same basic structure as a classic fairy tale: a [[KnightInShiningArmor Knight]] is sent on a dangerous quest to do battle against an evil being who represents a Satan figure -- i.e. a dragon. (The Infernous was originally going to be the called “The Dragon’s Den”; it’s even referred to as such in the title of the first episode.) However, in the same way that The Arkn Mythos as a whole deconstructs angelic lore and demonology, TKS is a deconstruction of classic fairy tale themes, archetypes, and [[FairyTaleMotifs motifs]]:
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* At its core, TKS follows the same basic structure as a classic fairy tale: a [[KnightInShiningArmor Knight]] representing the power of the Christian God is sent on a dangerous quest to do battle against an evil being who represents a Satan figure -- i.e. , a dragon. (The Infernous was originally going to be the called “The Dragon’s Den”; it’s even referred to as such in the title of the first episode.) However, in the same way that The Arkn Mythos as a whole deconstructs angelic lore and demonology, TKS is a deconstruction of classic fairy tale themes, archetypes, and [[FairyTaleMotifs motifs]]:
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** The Knight’s “noble quest” is orchestrated by shady government figures who are using him as their pawn -- banking not only on his pride, but his famous temper, [[BatmanGambit anticipating]] that he will eventually snap and kill the “dragon” (and, in doing so, become something that they can use prolong their war).
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]] (and in some ways ''less'' so) than many of the high-ranking "good guys".
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure -- he’s LITERALLY TheDragon to Deebo!
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out the "Dragon" was the GoodAllAlong.
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill the dragon: he '''''[[HeWhoFightsMonsters becomes]]''''' the dragon.
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]] (and in some ways ''less'' so) than many of the high-ranking "good guys".
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure -- he’s LITERALLY TheDragon to Deebo!
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out the "Dragon" was the GoodAllAlong.
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill the dragon: he '''''[[HeWhoFightsMonsters becomes]]''''' the dragon.
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** The "forces of good" that the Knight allegedly represents are actually self-involved, warlike alien creatures [[LightIsNotGood whom humans have mistaken for angels]].
** The Knight’s “noble quest” is orchestrated by shady government figures who are using him as their pawn -- banking not only on his pride, but hisfamous temper, infamous temper; [[BatmanGambit anticipating]] that he will eventually snap and kill the “dragon” (and, in doing so, become something that they can use as propaganda to prolong their war).
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]](and [[DarkIsNotEvil (and, in some ways ''less'' so) ways, LESS evil)]] than many of the high-ranking alleged "good guys".
guys". The same also applies to the rest of his race, who (while being mistaken for demons) are generally more benevolent than their allegedly good opponents!
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satanfigure -- figure: he’s LITERALLY TheDragon to Deebo!
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out that the "Dragon" wasthe GoodAllAlong.
GoodAllAlong.
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill thedragon: Dragon: he '''''[[HeWhoFightsMonsters becomes]]''''' the dragon.Dragon.
** The Knight’s “noble quest” is orchestrated by shady government figures who are using him as their pawn -- banking not only on his pride, but his
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]]
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out that the "Dragon" was
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill the
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* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous (TKS), he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of the Carver’s ultimate [[ThePlan plan]], the entire thing takes on a whole new meaning: he isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous, he’s afraid that Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run and actually defeat him in the final battle! He might even be afraid that Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe instead of him!
** This was later confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=].
** This was later confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=].
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* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous (TKS), Infernous, he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of the Rhe Carver’s ultimate [[ThePlan ultimate plan]], the entire thing sequence takes on a whole new meaning: he Carver isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous, Infernous; he’s afraid that Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run run, and actually defeat him in the final battle! He might even be afraid that Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe instead ''instead'' of him!
**This was later Later confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=].
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* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the modern version of a reaper's BlackCloak.
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* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) Azrael) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both Xerex and Azrael are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the hoodie is a modern version of a reaper's BlackCloak.
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* As mentioned on the main page, literally everything associated with Azrael’s identity connects him to death, and foreshadows that he is fated to die: Michaelis himself is undead; his family name is “Winter” (a.k.a. the “dead season” for most of the Western Hemisphere); his adoptive surname is Spades (the Ace of Spades is known as the Death Card); he’s bound to the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; he takes the name, and place, of a deceased Arknza (who was ''also'' named "Azrael"); and he took up the mantle of Edgar “The Ace” '''[[http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Kharon.html Kharon]]''' (a man once known as “Death”, and an avatar of Death, in .Reality).
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* As mentioned on the main page, literally everything associated with Azrael’s identity connects him to death, and foreshadows that he is fated to die: Michaelis himself is undead; his family name is “Winter” (a.k.a. the “dead season” for most of the Western Hemisphere); his adoptive surname is Spades (the Ace of Spades is known as the Death Card); he’s bound to the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; he takes the name, and place, of a deceased Arknza (who was ''also'' named "Azrael"); Arknza; and he took up the mantle of Edgar “The Ace” '''[[http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Kharon.html Kharon]]''' (a man once known as “Death”, and an avatar of Death, in .Reality).
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* If Elysia (a.k.a. The Golden City) is the Capital of the Arkn Kingdom, why does Uriel have his palace in Paradisium, and why does the most important religious event of the year -- and the accompanying celebrations -- take place there? Especially given that the city is explicitly said to be "old" and its technology "outdated", to the point that the technology holding the city together ''is breaking down''.
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* If Elysia (a.k.a. The Golden City) is the Capital of the Arkn Kingdom, why does Uriel have his palace in Paradisium, and why does the most important religious event of the year -- and the accompanying celebrations -- take place there? Especially given that the city is explicitly said to be "old" and its technology "outdated", to the point that the technology tech holding the city together ''is breaking down''.
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** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that he wasn't initially being controlled/influenced by The Carver (at least not very strongly). However, there's still Fridge Horror to be had: the reason why Ellpagg was gone for increasingly long periods of time, and only gave Michaelis a bare bones education about the Arkn and using his powers, is because ''The Carver didn't want to give Michaelis too much leverage''. It's also been confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=] that some of Ellpagg's absences (especially towards the end) were due to The Carver using him to hunt down different versions of Alex Winter.
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** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints him, hinting that he wasn't initially being controlled/influenced by The Carver (at least not very strongly). However, there's still some Fridge Horror to be had: the reason why Ellpagg was gone for increasingly long periods of time, and only gave Michaelis a bare bones education about the Arkn and using his powers, is because ''The Carver didn't want to give Michaelis too much leverage''. It's also been confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=] that some of Ellpagg's absences (especially towards the end) were due to The Carver using him to hunt down different versions of Alex Winter.
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* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex reveals that The Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another -- and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to specifically merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no ordinary Dekn is powerful enough to fight The Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel to help ensure that his plan was fulfilled.
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* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex reveals that The Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another -- another, and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to specifically merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no ordinary Dekn is powerful enough to fight The Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel to and help ensure that his plan was fulfilled.
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* The Fearful Four are the [[HorsemenOfTheApocalypse Four Horsemen]] of .Reality. Well, Literature/TheBible says there are ''five'' horsemen: Conquest, War, Famine, and Death -- with whom Hell rides. Who likes to hang out with the Fearful Four? Uriel, a.k.a. '''''The King of Hell'''''.
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* The Fearful Four are the [[HorsemenOfTheApocalypse Four Horsemen]] of .Reality. Well, Literature/TheBible actually says there are ''five'' horsemen: Conquest, War, Famine, and Death -- with whom Hell rides. Who And who likes to hang out with the Fearful Four? Uriel, a.k.a. '''''The King of Hell'''''.
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* WordOfGod says that Ellpagg was [[spoiler: responsible for killing the Winter family (or at least Alex) in Michaelis's timeline, and that he was being controlled by The Carver at the time – and every time we see him interact with Michaelis on-screen (save for “War With No sides”), The Carver is controlling or influencing his actions]]. Based on this, it would stand to reason that most of the time Azrael spent being mentored by Ellpagg, [[spoiler: he was actually being mentored by The Carver]].
** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that [[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]]. However, there's still Fridge Horror to be had: the reason why Ellpagg was gone for increasingly long periods of time, and only gave Michaelis a bare bones education about the Arkn and using his powers, is because ''[[spoiler: The Carver didn't want to give Michaelis too much leverage]]''. It's also been confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=] that some of Ellpagg's absences (especially towards the end) were due to [[spoiler: The Carver using him to hunt down different versions of Alex Winter.]]
** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that [[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]]. However, there's still Fridge Horror to be had: the reason why Ellpagg was gone for increasingly long periods of time, and only gave Michaelis a bare bones education about the Arkn and using his powers, is because ''[[spoiler: The Carver didn't want to give Michaelis too much leverage]]''. It's also been confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=] that some of Ellpagg's absences (especially towards the end) were due to [[spoiler: The Carver using him to hunt down different versions of Alex Winter.]]
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* WordOfGod says that Ellpagg was [[spoiler: responsible for killing the Winter family (or at least Alex) in Michaelis's timeline, and that he was being controlled by The Carver at the time – and every time we see him interact with Michaelis on-screen (save for “War With No sides”), The Carver is controlling or influencing his actions]]. actions. Based on this, it would stand to reason that most of the time Azrael spent being mentored by Ellpagg, [[spoiler: he was actually being mentored by The Carver]].Carver.
** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that[[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled controlled/influenced by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]]. strongly). However, there's still Fridge Horror to be had: the reason why Ellpagg was gone for increasingly long periods of time, and only gave Michaelis a bare bones education about the Arkn and using his powers, is because ''[[spoiler: The ''The Carver didn't want to give Michaelis too much leverage]]''. leverage''. It's also been confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=] that some of Ellpagg's absences (especially towards the end) were due to [[spoiler: The Carver using him to hunt down different versions of Alex Winter.]]
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** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that
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* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex reveals that The Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another -- and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to specifically merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no ordinary Dekn is powerful enough to fight The Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel [[spoiler: to help ensure that his plan was fulfilled]].
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* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex reveals that The Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another -- and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to specifically merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no ordinary Dekn is powerful enough to fight The Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel [[spoiler: to help ensure that his plan was fulfilled]].fulfilled.
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*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure -- he’s LITERALLY TheDragon [[spoiler: to Deebo]]!
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out [[spoiler: the "Dragon" was the BigGood all along]].
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out [[spoiler: the "Dragon" was the BigGood all along]].
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*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure -- he’s LITERALLY TheDragon [[spoiler: to Deebo]]!
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*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out[[spoiler: the "Dragon" was the BigGood all along]].GoodAllAlong.
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out
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*** WordOfGod says that [[spoiler: The Carver genuinely cared about Ellpagg, and hated having to corrupt him]].
* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous (TKS), he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of the Carver’s ultimate [[ThePlan plan]], the entire thing takes on a whole new meaning: he isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous, he’s afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run and actually defeat him in the final battle!]] He might even be afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe instead of him!]]
* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous (TKS), he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of the Carver’s ultimate [[ThePlan plan]], the entire thing takes on a whole new meaning: he isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous, he’s afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run and actually defeat him in the final battle!]] He might even be afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe instead of him!]]
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*** WordOfGod says that [[spoiler: The Carver genuinely cared about Ellpagg, and hated having to corrupt him]].
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* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous (TKS), he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of the Carver’s ultimate [[ThePlan plan]], the entire thing takes on a whole new meaning: he isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous, he’s afraid that[[spoiler: Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run and actually defeat him in the final battle!]] battle! He might even be afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe instead of him!]] him!
** This was later confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=].
* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous (TKS), he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of the Carver’s ultimate [[ThePlan plan]], the entire thing takes on a whole new meaning: he isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous, he’s afraid that
** This was later confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=].
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* When Azrael is mocking the Carver [[spoiler: right before killing him]], he states (among other things) that he knows for a fact that the Hethe created Hash'bor without any genitals. We later discover that the Carver's natural form was that of a skeletal being: a form he found repulsive, and one which certainly precludes genitals. Not only that, but some of his proudest known achievements are [[ReallyGetsAround "banging" a lot of beings]] and fathering many children. Azrael was trying to hit him where it hurts the most, not only by reminding him of his original, hated form, but by pointing out that he couldn't have pulled off some of his greatest achievements without borrowing a form that isn't his.
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* When Azrael is mocking the Carver [[spoiler: right before killing him]], him, he states (among other things) that he knows for a fact that the Hethe created Hash'bor without any genitals. We later discover that the Carver's natural form was that of a skeletal being: a form he found repulsive, and one which certainly precludes genitals. Not only that, but some of his proudest known achievements are [[ReallyGetsAround "banging" a lot of beings]] and fathering many children. Azrael was trying to hit him where it hurts hurt the most, most by not only by reminding him of his original, hated form, but by pointing out that he couldn't have pulled off some of his greatest achievements without borrowing a form that isn't wasn't his.
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* The reason Ellpagg doesn’t know that Michael is the Carver’s son when he first meets him is because [[spoiler: Ellpagg hasn’t awakened his Hethian powers yet; he can’t detect it]].
* In “A brief interlude before I literally go to hell”, Michaelis mentions that there are “four Arknza”, but that Ellpagg “seems to believe there are other beings out there that can fullfill some kind of purpose”. It makes sense that Ellpagg would know of the existence of the other Arknza: [[spoiler: he does occasionally [[DemonicPossession share]] [[MoreThanMindControl a headspace]] with their father, The Carver, after all]].
* In “A brief interlude before I literally go to hell”, Michaelis mentions that there are “four Arknza”, but that Ellpagg “seems to believe there are other beings out there that can fullfill some kind of purpose”. It makes sense that Ellpagg would know of the existence of the other Arknza: [[spoiler: he does occasionally [[DemonicPossession share]] [[MoreThanMindControl a headspace]] with their father, The Carver, after all]].
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* The reason Ellpagg doesn’t know that Michael is the The Carver’s son when he first meets him is because [[spoiler: Ellpagg hasn’t awakened his Hethian powers yet; he can’t detect it]].
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* In “A brief interlude before I literally go to hell”, Michaelis mentions that there are “four Arknza”, but that Ellpagg “seems to believe there are other beings out there that can fullfill some kind of purpose”. It makes sense that Ellpagg would know of the existence of the other Arknza:[[spoiler: he does occasionally [[DemonicPossession share]] [[MoreThanMindControl a headspace]] with their father, The Carver, after all]].all.
* In “A brief interlude before I literally go to hell”, Michaelis mentions that there are “four Arknza”, but that Ellpagg “seems to believe there are other beings out there that can fullfill some kind of purpose”. It makes sense that Ellpagg would know of the existence of the other Arknza:
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** [[WordOfGod According to DL]], it goes beyond that: ''all'' Michaels are fated to die, Michaelis included; The Carver knew one of the Michaels was [[spoiler: his son and]] vessel, and was killing them off in his search for the “right” one. Even if Michaelis hadn't been an Arknza, The Carver would eventually have killed him anyway.
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because [[spoiler: the Carver created a half-human son]], it's possible that ''all'' the Michaels in .Reality were patterned after him, Michaelis included.
** The Carver ''does'' kill Azrael/Michaelis, in the end: [[spoiler: Azrael is killed by Ellpagg '' who has a shard of The Carver in him'']].
** Michaelis isn't the only Winter fated to die, either: [[spoiler: The Carver has also been killing off various versions of Alex, trying to find the Scrolls]].
** If you think about it, the entire Winter family is connected to death: Marcus and Mary Winter are brutally murdered in every timeline, and many times, their daughter Elizabeth and at least one (if not both of) their sons dies with them.
* Clubs's [[DemBones skeletal form]] seems odd for a Dekn. [[spoiler: Until you discover that his father is the Carver: the only other skeletal being in existence.]]
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because [[spoiler: the Carver created a half-human son]], it's possible that ''all'' the Michaels in .Reality were patterned after him, Michaelis included.
** The Carver ''does'' kill Azrael/Michaelis, in the end: [[spoiler: Azrael is killed by Ellpagg '' who has a shard of The Carver in him'']].
** Michaelis isn't the only Winter fated to die, either: [[spoiler: The Carver has also been killing off various versions of Alex, trying to find the Scrolls]].
** If you think about it, the entire Winter family is connected to death: Marcus and Mary Winter are brutally murdered in every timeline, and many times, their daughter Elizabeth and at least one (if not both of) their sons dies with them.
* Clubs's [[DemBones skeletal form]] seems odd for a Dekn. [[spoiler: Until you discover that his father is the Carver: the only other skeletal being in existence.]]
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** [[WordOfGod According to DL]], it goes beyond that: ''all'' Michaels are fated to die, Michaelis included; The Carver knew one of the Michaels was [[spoiler: his son and]] and vessel, and was killing them off in his search for the “right” one. Even if Michaelis hadn't been an Arknza, The Carver would eventually have killed him anyway.
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because[[spoiler: the The Carver created a half-human son]], son, it's possible that ''all'' the Michaels in .Reality were patterned after him, Michaelis included.
** The Carver ''does'' kill Azrael/Michaelis, in the end:[[spoiler: Azrael is killed by Ellpagg '' who has a shard of The Carver in him'']].
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** Michaelis isn't the only Winter fated to die, either:[[spoiler: The Carver has also been killing off various versions of Alex, trying to find the Scrolls]].
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** If you think about it, theentire ''entire Winter family family'' is connected to death: Marcus and Mary Winter are brutally murdered in every timeline, and many times, their daughter Elizabeth and at least one (if not both of) their sons dies with them.
* Clubs's [[DemBones skeletal form]] seems odd for aDekn. [[spoiler: Until Dekn...until you discover that his father is the Carver: the only other skeletal being in existence.]]
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** The Carver ''does'' kill Azrael/Michaelis, in the end:
** Michaelis isn't the only Winter fated to die, either:
** If you think about it, the
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** It also applies to the situation between [[spoiler: Asmodeus and Elias]].
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** It also applies to the situation between [[spoiler: Asmodeus and Elias]].Elias.
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** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that [[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]]. However, there's still Fridge Horror to be had: the reason why Ellpagg was gone for increasingly long periods of time, and only gave Michaelis a bare bones education about the Arkn and using his powers, is because ''The Carver didn't want to give Michaelis too much leverage''. It's also been confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=] that some of Ellpagg's absences (especially towards the end) were due to [[spoiler: The Carver using him to hunt down different versions of Alex Winter.]]
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** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that [[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]]. However, there's still Fridge Horror to be had: the reason why Ellpagg was gone for increasingly long periods of time, and only gave Michaelis a bare bones education about the Arkn and using his powers, is because ''The ''[[spoiler: The Carver didn't want to give Michaelis too much leverage''.leverage]]''. It's also been confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=] that some of Ellpagg's absences (especially towards the end) were due to [[spoiler: The Carver using him to hunt down different versions of Alex Winter.]]
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* Luke Anton, the man who ends up becoming The Carver's vessel in the non-canon series ''Handprints'' always wears red tones in his wardrobe. That's not just {{Foreshadowing}} his [[spoiler: future connection to The Carver]], it's foreshadowing his fate: he's a ''literal'' RedShirt!
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** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that [[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]].
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** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that [[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]].
strongly)]]. However, there's still Fridge Horror to be had: the reason why Ellpagg was gone for increasingly long periods of time, and only gave Michaelis a bare bones education about the Arkn and using his powers, is because ''The Carver didn't want to give Michaelis too much leverage''. It's also been confirmed by [=DeathlyLogic=] that some of Ellpagg's absences (especially towards the end) were due to [[spoiler: The Carver using him to hunt down different versions of Alex Winter.]]
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* Luke Anton, the man who ends up [[spoiler: becoming The Carver's first vessel in .Reality]], often wears red tones in his wardrobe. That's not just {{Foreshadowing}} his [[spoiler: future connection to The Carver and the Infernous]], it's foreshadowing his fate: he's a ''literal'' RedShirt, dying in his very first appearance!
* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the modern version of a grim reaper's BlackCloak.
* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the modern version of a grim reaper's BlackCloak.
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* Luke Anton, the man who ends up [[spoiler: becoming The Carver's first vessel in .Reality]], often in the non-canon series ''Handprints'' always wears red tones in his wardrobe. That's not just {{Foreshadowing}} his [[spoiler: future connection to The Carver and the Infernous]], Carver]], it's foreshadowing his fate: he's a ''literal'' RedShirt, dying in his very first appearance!
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* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the modern version of agrim reaper's BlackCloak.
* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the modern version of a
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* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the modern version of a grim reaper's cloak.
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* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the modern version of a grim reaper's cloak.BlackCloak.
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* Why does Xerex Storn (and Michaelis) sometimes [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/thearknmythos/images/d/d1/Xerex-0.gif/revision/latest?cb=20160709073013 wear a black hoodie]]? Both are regarded as the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; it's the modern version of a grim reaper's cloak.
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* As mentioned on the main page, literally everything associated with Azrael’s identity connects him to death, and foreshadows that he is fated to die: Michaelis himself is undead; his family name is “Winter” (a.k.a. the “dead season” for most of the Western Hemisphere); his adoptive surname is Spades (the Ace of Spades is known as the Death Card); he’s bound to the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; and he took up the mantle of Edgar “The Ace” [[http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Kharon.html Kharon]] (the man once known as “Death”, and an avatar of Death, in .Reality).
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* As mentioned on the main page, literally everything associated with Azrael’s identity connects him to death, and foreshadows that he is fated to die: Michaelis himself is undead; his family name is “Winter” (a.k.a. the “dead season” for most of the Western Hemisphere); his adoptive surname is Spades (the Ace of Spades is known as the Death Card); he’s bound to the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; he takes the name, and place, of a deceased Arknza (who was ''also'' named "Azrael"); and he took up the mantle of Edgar “The Ace” [[http://www.'''[[http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Kharon.html Kharon]] (the Kharon]]''' (a man once known as “Death”, and an avatar of Death, in .Reality).
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* For that matter, how does [[TheStoner Tobit]] have such a good memory in the first place?
** It's stated that Tobit is a slacker; it's never explicitly stated that he uses drugs.
** It's stated that Tobit is a slacker; it's never explicitly stated that he uses drugs.
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* If Elysia (a.k.a. The Golden City) is the Capital of the Arkn Kingdom, why does Uriel have his palace in Paradisium, and why does the most important religious event of the year -- and the accompanying celebrations -- take place there? Especially given that the city is explicitly said to be "old" and its technology "outdated", to the point that the technology holding the city together ''is breaking down''.
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* WordOfGod says that Ellpagg was [[spoiler: responsible for killing the Winter family (or at least Alex) in Michaelis's timeline, and that he was being controlled by The Carver at the time – and every time we see him interact with Michaelis on-screen (save for “War with no sides”), The Carver is controlling or influencing his actions]]. Based on this, it would stand to reason that most of the time Azrael spent being mentored by Ellpagg, [[spoiler: he was actually being mentored by The Carver]].
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* WordOfGod says that Ellpagg was [[spoiler: responsible for killing the Winter family (or at least Alex) in Michaelis's timeline, and that he was being controlled by The Carver at the time – and every time we see him interact with Michaelis on-screen (save for “War with no With No sides”), The Carver is controlling or influencing his actions]]. Based on this, it would stand to reason that most of the time Azrael spent being mentored by Ellpagg, [[spoiler: he was actually being mentored by The Carver]].
** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that [[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]].
** Azrael states that Ellpagg's demeanor and personality were very different when he first started mentoring him; this hints that [[spoiler: he wasn't initially being controlled by The Carver (at least not very strongly)]].
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* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex revealed that the Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another -- and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to specifically merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no Dekn is powerful enough to fight the Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel [[spoiler: to help ensure that his plan is fulfilled]].
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* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex revealed reveals that the The Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another -- and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to specifically merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no ordinary Dekn is powerful enough to fight the The Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel [[spoiler: to help ensure that his plan is was fulfilled]].
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** [[WordOfGod According to DL]], it goes beyond that: ''all'' Michaels are fated to die, Michaelis included; The Carver knew one of the Michaels was [[spoiler: his son and]] vessel, and he was killing them off in his search for the “right” one. Even if Michaelis hadn't been an Arknza, it's likely The Carver would eventually have killed him anyway.
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because [[spoiler: the Carver created a half-human son]], it's possible that all the other Michaels in .Reality were patterned after him, Michaelis included.
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because [[spoiler: the Carver created a half-human son]], it's possible that all the other Michaels in .Reality were patterned after him, Michaelis included.
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** [[WordOfGod According to DL]], it goes beyond that: ''all'' Michaels are fated to die, Michaelis included; The Carver knew one of the Michaels was [[spoiler: his son and]] vessel, and he was killing them off in his search for the “right” one. Even if Michaelis hadn't been an Arknza, it's likely The Carver would eventually have killed him anyway.
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because [[spoiler: the Carver created a half-human son]], it's possible thatall ''all'' the other Michaels in .Reality were patterned after him, Michaelis included.included.
** The Carver ''does'' kill Azrael/Michaelis, in the end: [[spoiler: Azrael is killed by Ellpagg '' who has a shard of The Carver in him'']].
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because [[spoiler: the Carver created a half-human son]], it's possible that
** The Carver ''does'' kill Azrael/Michaelis, in the end: [[spoiler: Azrael is killed by Ellpagg '' who has a shard of The Carver in him'']].
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** In light of what we know about Azrael, his mockery becomes hilariously ironic: he's essential mocking the Carver for "borrowing" forms that aren't his/altering his form, while Azrael's ''entire persona'' was essentially stolen or borrowed from other beings (Edgar Kharon and Xerex Storn, respectively). To say nothing of the fact that Azrael is giving this speech ''while [[DemonicPossession using the body]] of Michael Knight''.
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** In light of what we know about Azrael, his mockery becomes hilariously ironic: he's essential essentially mocking the Carver for "borrowing" forms that aren't his/altering his form, while Azrael's ''entire persona'' was essentially stolen or borrowed from other beings (Edgar Kharon and Xerex Storn, respectively). To say nothing of the fact that Azrael is giving this speech ''while [[DemonicPossession using the body]] of Michael Knight''.
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** In light of what we know about Azrael, his mockery becomes hilariously ironic: he's essential mocking the Carver for "borrowing" forms that aren't his, while his ''entire persona'' was essentially stolen or borrowed from other beings (Edgar Kharon and Xerex Storn, respectively). To say nothing of the fact that Azrael is giving this speech ''while [[DemonicPossession using the body]] of Michael Knight''.
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** In light of what we know about Azrael, his mockery becomes hilariously ironic: he's essential mocking the Carver for "borrowing" forms that aren't his, his/altering his form, while his Azrael's ''entire persona'' was essentially stolen or borrowed from other beings (Edgar Kharon and Xerex Storn, respectively). To say nothing of the fact that Azrael is giving this speech ''while [[DemonicPossession using the body]] of Michael Knight''.
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* When Ellpagg first appears in the series, he’s extremely angry with Redgrave for trying to become Michael’s Guardian -- not only ordering him to “keep [his] fucking hands off of Michael”, but literally shoving Michael into a new timeline to make doubly sure Redgrave doesn’t keep bothering him. Well, ''of course'' Ellpagg would be angry about Redgrave becoming Michael’s Guardian: that’s his post-shift self we’re seeing, and he’s arrived just before Michael is supposed to meet his earlier self for the first time and begin training; if Redgrave succeeds, Ellpagg won’t be able to start training him in the first place!
** Moreover, imagine the kind of catastrophic .Reality errors that it could have potentially caused…
** Moreover, imagine the kind of catastrophic .Reality errors that it could have potentially caused…
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* Luke Anton, the man who ends up [[spoiler: becoming The Carver's first vessel in .Reality]], often wears red tones in his wardrobe. That's not just {{Foreshadowing}} his [[spoiler: future connection to The Carver and the Infernous]], it's foreshadowing his fate: he's a ''literal'' RedShirt, dying in his very first appearance!
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* When Azrael is mocking the Carver [[spoiler: right before killing him]], he states (among other things) that he knows for a fact that the Hethe created Hash'bor without any genitals. We later discover that the Carver's natural form was that of a skeletal being: a form he found repulsive, and one which certainly precludes genitals. Not only that, but some of his proudest known achievements are [[ReallyGetsAround "banging" a lot of beings]] and fathering many children. Azrael was hitting him where it hurts the most.
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* When Azrael is mocking the Carver [[spoiler: right before killing him]], he states (among other things) that he knows for a fact that the Hethe created Hash'bor without any genitals. We later discover that the Carver's natural form was that of a skeletal being: a form he found repulsive, and one which certainly precludes genitals. Not only that, but some of his proudest known achievements are [[ReallyGetsAround "banging" a lot of beings]] and fathering many children. Azrael was hitting trying to hit him where it hurts the most.most, not only by reminding him of his original, hated form, but by pointing out that he couldn't have pulled off some of his greatest achievements without borrowing a form that isn't his.
** In light of what we know about Azrael, his mockery becomes hilariously ironic: he's essential mocking the Carver for "borrowing" forms that aren't his, while his ''entire persona'' was essentially stolen or borrowed from other beings (Edgar Kharon and Xerex Storn, respectively). To say nothing of the fact that Azrael is giving this speech ''while [[DemonicPossession using the body]] of Michael Knight''.
** In light of what we know about Azrael, his mockery becomes hilariously ironic: he's essential mocking the Carver for "borrowing" forms that aren't his, while his ''entire persona'' was essentially stolen or borrowed from other beings (Edgar Kharon and Xerex Storn, respectively). To say nothing of the fact that Azrael is giving this speech ''while [[DemonicPossession using the body]] of Michael Knight''.
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* When Azrael is mocking the Carver [[spoiler: right before killing him]], he states (among other things) that he knows for a fact that the Hethe created Hash'bor without any genitals. We later discover that the Carver's natural form was that of a skeletal being: a form he found repulsive, and one which certainly precludes genitals. Not only that, but some of his proudest known achievements are [[ReallyGetsAround "banging" a lot of beings]] and fathering many children. Azrael was hitting him where it hurts the most.
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* When Azrael is mocking the Carver [[spoiler: right before killing him]], he states (among other things) that the Hethe created Hash'bor without any genitals. It’s puzzling, then, that the Carver could [[ReallyGetsAround "bang" as many things as he has]], or manage to sire so many children -- until you remember that the Arkn (and Dekn) procreate through AppliedPhlebotinum. Not only that, but the Carver is a {{Shapeshifter}} -- and one of the only beings who can maintain [[DemonicPossession absolute possession]]. It would be no problem for him to take the shape of a being with the necessary parts to procreate (or take over the body of one who ''does'').
** It’s also entirely possible that Azrael was lying about the “no genitals” business. While Azrael (falsely) believes himself to be a "fallen Hethe", it's implied that he’s never really encountered a Hethe personally (otherwise, he would have been informed that he wasn't one himself). He probably made up the "no genitals" story to add insult to injury.
** This adds a new layer of Fridge Brilliance: [[spoiler: The Carver isn't phased by the taunting because, as a vessel of the Hethe who speaks to and interacts with them on a regular basis, he '''''knows''''' Azrael is lying.]]
** It’s also entirely possible that Azrael was lying about the “no genitals” business. While Azrael (falsely) believes himself to be a "fallen Hethe", it's implied that he’s never really encountered a Hethe personally (otherwise, he would have been informed that he wasn't one himself). He probably made up the "no genitals" story to add insult to injury.
** This adds a new layer of Fridge Brilliance: [[spoiler: The Carver isn't phased by the taunting because, as a vessel of the Hethe who speaks to and interacts with them on a regular basis, he '''''knows''''' Azrael is lying.]]
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!!!'''General'''
* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex revealed that the Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another -- and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to specifically merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no Dekn is powerful enough to fight the Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel [[spoiler: to help ensure that his plan is fulfilled]].
* In a deleted episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' (the info of which is still canon), Xerex revealed that the Carver had told him to merge with a fit vessel, because they would one day fight one another -- and he wanted to be facing down a strong, handsome vessel when that happened. Xerex ends up merging with Michaelis, and they ''do'' meet his father in combat -- at the FinalBattle. The Carver was subtly arranging for his son to specifically merge with a human Arknza (an Arkn wouldn't do, no Dekn is powerful enough to fight the Carver, and ordinary humans wouldn't have the power he needed) in order to create another Arknangel [[spoiler: to help ensure that his plan is fulfilled]].
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** In fact, this is ''exactly what happens’' after said confrontation: Raph walks away convinced that he has the situation with his brother (whom he considers an enemy) under control (and that his brother may even be willing to act as an ally), only to find out that that Asmodeus was playing him for a fool and secretly had the upper hand the entire time.
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** In fact, this is ''exactly what happens’' happens'' after said confrontation: Raph walks away convinced that he has the situation with his brother (whom he considers an enemy) under control (and that his brother may even be willing to act as an ally), only to find out that that Asmodeus was playing him for a fool and secretly had the upper hand the entire time.
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** It’s also entirely possible that Azrael was lying about the “no genitals” business. While Azrael (falsely) believes himself to be a human-turned Hehe, it's implied that he’s never really encountered a Hethe personally (otherwise, he would have known he wasn't one himself). He probably made up the "no genitals" story to add insult to injury.
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** It’s also entirely possible that Azrael was lying about the “no genitals” business. While Azrael (falsely) believes himself to be a human-turned Hehe, "fallen Hethe", it's implied that he’s never really encountered a Hethe personally (otherwise, he would have known been informed that he wasn't one himself). He probably made up the "no genitals" story to add insult to injury.
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*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure -- he’s LITERALLY TheDragon [[spoiler: to Deebo]]!
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*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure -- he’s LITERALLY TheDragon [[spoiler: to Deebo]]!
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* As mentioned on the main page, literally everything associated with Azrael’s identity connects him to death, and foreshadows that he is fated to die: Michaelis himself is undead; his family name is “Winter” (a.k.a. the “dead season” for most of the Western Hemisphere); his adoptive surname is Spades (the Ace of Spades is known as the Death Card); he’s bound to the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; and he took up the mantle of Edgar “The Ace” [[http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios Kharon]] (the man once known as “Death”, and an avatar of Death, in .Reality).
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* As mentioned on the main page, literally everything associated with Azrael’s identity connects him to death, and foreshadows that he is fated to die: Michaelis himself is undead; his family name is “Winter” (a.k.a. the “dead season” for most of the Western Hemisphere); his adoptive surname is Spades (the Ace of Spades is known as the Death Card); he’s bound to the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; and he took up the mantle of Edgar “The Ace” [[http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios com/Khthonios/Kharon.html Kharon]] (the man once known as “Death”, and an avatar of Death, in .Reality).
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* Clubs's [[DemBones skeletal form]] seems odd for a Dekn. [[spoiler: Until you discover that his father is the Carver: the only other skeletal being in existence.]]
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* Tobit is unable to pronounce the names of the ancient Arkn leaders he sees in his dreams, and says their names sound made-up. Tobit clearly has a good memory (he can remember all the symbolism related to dream images), and he knows his mythology (he compares the meeting of the Arkn rulers to the Knights of the Round Table); why doesn't he connect the name "Gilgamesh" to [[Literature/TheEpicOfGilgamesh the mythological figure]]?
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* Azrael states that he has personally witnessed the entire history of the Arkn (albeit from a distance). How does he not know that Ellpagg is King Uriel's son?
* In ''Book of Knowledge'', the annual ritual sacrifice in Paradisium is described as happening under the light of a full moon. How is that possible when the realm has two suns and no night?
* In ''Book of Knowledge'', the annual ritual sacrifice in Paradisium is described as happening under the light of a full moon. How is that possible when the realm has two suns and no night?
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* Azrael states that he has personally witnessed the entire history of the Arkn (albeit from a distance). How does he not know that Ellpagg is King Uriel's son?
son (especially given that Ellpagg's title is ''Prince Ellpagg'')?
* In ''Book of Knowledge'', the annual ritual sacrifice in Paradisium is described as happening under the light of a full moon. How is that possible when the realm has two suns and nonight?nighttime?
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** It’s possible that her tutoring took place in one of the wooded lower tiers of Paradisium; ''Writings'' says that Raziel was banished from the Capital and from Arkn society, not from the city as a ''whole''.
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** It’s possible that her tutoring took place in one of the wooded lower tiers of Paradisium; ''Writings'' says that Raziel was banished from the Capital and from Arkn society, not from the city ''as a whole''.
!!FridgeHorror
* WordOfGod says that Ellpagg was [[spoiler: responsible for killing the Winter family (or at least Alex) in Michaelis's timeline, and that he was being controlled by The Carver at the time – and every time we see him interact with Michaelis on-screen (save for “War with no sides”), The Carver is controlling or influencing his actions]]. Based on this, it would stand to reason that most of the time Azrael spent being mentored by Ellpagg, [[spoiler: he was actually being mentored by The Carver]].
!!FridgeBrilliance
!!!'''The Knight Shift'''
* At its core, TKS follows the same basic structure as a''whole''.classic fairy tale: a [[KnightInShiningArmor Knight]] is sent on a dangerous quest to do battle against an evil being who represents a Satan figure -- i.e. a dragon. (The Infernous was originally going to be the called “The Dragon’s Den”; it’s even referred to as such in the title of the first episode.) However, in the same way that The Arkn Mythos as a whole deconstructs angelic lore and demonology, TKS is a deconstruction of classic fairy tale themes, archetypes, and [[FairyTaleMotifs motifs]]:
** The “good knight” is a moody, [[HairTriggerTemper violent]], insecure boy with who only agrees to “slay the dragon” in order to impress his father (and prove himself to the kingdom).
** The Knight’s “noble quest” is orchestrated by shady government figures who are using him as their pawn -- banking not only on his pride, but his famous temper, [[BatmanGambit anticipating]] that he will eventually snap and kill the “dragon” (and, in doing so, become something that they can use prolong their war).
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]] (and in some ways ''less'' so) than many of the high-ranking "good guys".
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out [[spoiler: the "Dragon" was the BigGood all along]].
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure -- he’s LITERALLY TheDragon [[spoiler: to Deebo]]!
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill the dragon: he '''''[[HeWhoFightsMonsters becomes]]''''' the dragon.
*** WordOfGod says that [[spoiler: The Carver genuinely cared about Ellpagg, and hated having to corrupt him]].
* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous (TKS), he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of the Carver’s ultimate [[ThePlan plan]], the entire thing takes on a whole new meaning: he isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous, he’s afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run and actually defeat him in the final battle!]] He might even be afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe instead of him!]]
* After Ellpagg displaces Michael Knight into a new timeline, why does the same clip (i.e. Michael “awakening” in a new timeline, looking disoriented, and feeling himself up) play twice? It’s not a glitch: according to DL, Michael Knight moved timelines for the first time immediately before the start of MC; Ellpagg is using his newfound powers to pull off the same stunt -- tearing open a hole in .Reality and moving Michael from one timeline to another -- in two different timelines ''at the same time!''
** It’s later established that Ellpagg is one of the only beings in existence who can use “shading” (i.e. a form of chaos magic that enables SelfDuplication); we may be seeing him use it for the first time.
!!!'''Michael’s Camera'''
* When Ellpagg first appears in the series, he’s extremely angry with Redgrave for trying to become Michael’s Guardian -- not only ordering him to “keep [his] fucking hands off of Michael”, but literally shoving Michael into a new timeline to make doubly sure Redgrave doesn’t keep bothering him. Well, ''of course'' Ellpagg would be angry about Redgrave becoming Michael’s Guardian: that’s his post-shift self we’re seeing, and he’s arrived just before Michael is supposed to meet his earlier self for the first time and begin training; if Redgrave succeeds, Ellpagg won’t be able to start training him in the first place!
** Moreover, imagine the kind of catastrophic .Reality errors that it could have potentially caused…
* The reason Ellpagg doesn’t know that Michael is the Carver’s son when he first meets him is because [[spoiler: Ellpagg hasn’t awakened his Hethian powers yet; he can’t detect it]].
* When Azrael is mocking the Carver [[spoiler: right before killing him]], he states (among other things) that the Hethe created Hash'bor without any genitals. It’s puzzling, then, that the Carver could [[ReallyGetsAround "bang" as many things as he has]], or manage to sire so many children -- until you remember that the Arkn (and Dekn) procreate through AppliedPhlebotinum. Not only that, but the Carver is a {{Shapeshifter}} -- and one of the only beings who can maintain [[DemonicPossession absolute possession]]. It would be no problem for him to take the shape of a being with the necessary parts to procreate (or take over the body of one who ''does'').
** It’s also entirely possible that Azrael was lying about the “no genitals” business. While Azrael (falsely) believes himself to be a human-turned Hehe, it's implied that he’s never really encountered a Hethe personally (otherwise, he would have known he wasn't one himself). He probably made up the "no genitals" story to add insult to injury.
** This adds a new layer of Fridge Brilliance: [[spoiler: The Carver isn't phased by the taunting because, as a vessel of the Hethe who speaks to and interacts with them on a regular basis, he '''''knows''''' Azrael is lying.]]
* In “A brief interlude before I literally go to hell”, Michaelis mentions that there are “four Arknza”, but that Ellpagg “seems to believe there are other beings out there that can fullfill some kind of purpose”. It makes sense that Ellpagg would know of the existence of the other Arknza: [[spoiler: he does occasionally [[DemonicPossession share]] [[MoreThanMindControl a headspace]] with their father, The Carver, after all]].
* As mentioned on the main page, literally everything associated with Azrael’s identity connects him to death, and foreshadows that he is fated to die: Michaelis himself is undead; his family name is “Winter” (a.k.a. the “dead season” for most of the Western Hemisphere); his adoptive surname is Spades (the Ace of Spades is known as the Death Card); he’s bound to the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; and he took up the mantle of Edgar “The Ace” [[http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios Kharon]] (the man once known as “Death”, and an avatar of Death, in .Reality).
** [[WordOfGod According to DL]], it goes beyond that: ''all'' Michaels are fated to die, Michaelis included; The Carver knew one of the Michaels was [[spoiler: his son and]] vessel, and he was killing them off in his search for the “right” one. Even if Michaelis hadn't been an Arknza, it's likely The Carver would eventually have killed him anyway.
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because [[spoiler: the Carver created a half-human son]], it's possible that all the other Michaels in .Reality were patterned after him, Michaelis included.
** Michaelis isn't the only Winter fated to die, either: [[spoiler: The Carver has also been killing off various versions of Alex, trying to find the Scrolls]].
** If you think about it, the entire Winter family is connected to death: Marcus and Mary Winter are brutally murdered in every timeline, and many times, their daughter Elizabeth and at least one (if not both of) their sons dies with them.
!!!'''[=MedBoy789=]'''
* In “Relevations”, Asmodeus gives the following advice: “When you are facing an enemy, it doesn’t matter what enemy, you might think that you have the upper hand, but that’s when they will use that against you. And then they will have the upper hand.” In context, he’s talking about Elias and The Carver; however, he’s also talking about '''himself''': his character’s entire M.O. is letting his opponents think they have the upper hand by masking his malicious nature with childish behavior.
** In fact, this is ''exactly what happens’' after said confrontation: Raph walks away convinced that he has the situation with his brother (whom he considers an enemy) under control (and that his brother may even be willing to act as an ally), only to find out that that Asmodeus was playing him for a fool and secretly had the upper hand the entire time.
** It also applies to the situation between [[spoiler: Asmodeus and Elias]].
!!FridgeHorror
* WordOfGod says that Ellpagg was [[spoiler: responsible for killing the Winter family (or at least Alex) in Michaelis's timeline, and that he was being controlled by The Carver at the time – and every time we see him interact with Michaelis on-screen (save for “War with no sides”), The Carver is controlling or influencing his actions]]. Based on this, it would stand to reason that most of the time Azrael spent being mentored by Ellpagg, [[spoiler: he was actually being mentored by The Carver]].
!!FridgeBrilliance
!!!'''The Knight Shift'''
* At its core, TKS follows the same basic structure as a
** The “good knight” is a moody, [[HairTriggerTemper violent]], insecure boy with who only agrees to “slay the dragon” in order to impress his father (and prove himself to the kingdom).
** The Knight’s “noble quest” is orchestrated by shady government figures who are using him as their pawn -- banking not only on his pride, but his famous temper, [[BatmanGambit anticipating]] that he will eventually snap and kill the “dragon” (and, in doing so, become something that they can use prolong their war).
** The “Dragon” may ''seem'' evil, when in reality he’s [[ValuesDissonance no more evil]] (and in some ways ''less'' so) than many of the high-ranking "good guys".
*** Taken as step further in the conclusion of the Arknthology, when it turns out [[spoiler: the "Dragon" was the BigGood all along]].
*** Also, consider that Hash’bor’kanibal isn’t just the “dragon” in that he’s (seen as) the BigBad and a Satan figure -- he’s LITERALLY TheDragon [[spoiler: to Deebo]]!
** In the end, the Knight [[StockholmSyndrome comes to care about the Dragon and see him as a friend]]; when he finally does “slay” him, it’s unintentional. The quest is completed at the cost of the Knight's name, his identity, his principles, and (potentially) his very ''soul''. Here, the Knight doesn’t just kill the dragon: he '''''[[HeWhoFightsMonsters becomes]]''''' the dragon.
*** WordOfGod says that [[spoiler: The Carver genuinely cared about Ellpagg, and hated having to corrupt him]].
* When The Carver falls under the sway of the Infernous (TKS), he is faced with an evil, red-eyed version of Ellpagg who feigns being timid and powerless, only to [[TheDogBitesBack turn the tables, wield The Carver’s own powers against him, and beat him senseless]]. In light of the Carver’s ultimate [[ThePlan plan]], the entire thing takes on a whole new meaning: he isn’t afraid of Ellpagg turning the tables on him in the Infernous, he’s afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will become more powerful and monstrous than himself in the long run and actually defeat him in the final battle!]] He might even be afraid that [[spoiler: Ellpagg will be seen as a more worthy contender and will be raised as a pure Hethe instead of him!]]
* After Ellpagg displaces Michael Knight into a new timeline, why does the same clip (i.e. Michael “awakening” in a new timeline, looking disoriented, and feeling himself up) play twice? It’s not a glitch: according to DL, Michael Knight moved timelines for the first time immediately before the start of MC; Ellpagg is using his newfound powers to pull off the same stunt -- tearing open a hole in .Reality and moving Michael from one timeline to another -- in two different timelines ''at the same time!''
** It’s later established that Ellpagg is one of the only beings in existence who can use “shading” (i.e. a form of chaos magic that enables SelfDuplication); we may be seeing him use it for the first time.
!!!'''Michael’s Camera'''
* When Ellpagg first appears in the series, he’s extremely angry with Redgrave for trying to become Michael’s Guardian -- not only ordering him to “keep [his] fucking hands off of Michael”, but literally shoving Michael into a new timeline to make doubly sure Redgrave doesn’t keep bothering him. Well, ''of course'' Ellpagg would be angry about Redgrave becoming Michael’s Guardian: that’s his post-shift self we’re seeing, and he’s arrived just before Michael is supposed to meet his earlier self for the first time and begin training; if Redgrave succeeds, Ellpagg won’t be able to start training him in the first place!
** Moreover, imagine the kind of catastrophic .Reality errors that it could have potentially caused…
* The reason Ellpagg doesn’t know that Michael is the Carver’s son when he first meets him is because [[spoiler: Ellpagg hasn’t awakened his Hethian powers yet; he can’t detect it]].
* When Azrael is mocking the Carver [[spoiler: right before killing him]], he states (among other things) that the Hethe created Hash'bor without any genitals. It’s puzzling, then, that the Carver could [[ReallyGetsAround "bang" as many things as he has]], or manage to sire so many children -- until you remember that the Arkn (and Dekn) procreate through AppliedPhlebotinum. Not only that, but the Carver is a {{Shapeshifter}} -- and one of the only beings who can maintain [[DemonicPossession absolute possession]]. It would be no problem for him to take the shape of a being with the necessary parts to procreate (or take over the body of one who ''does'').
** It’s also entirely possible that Azrael was lying about the “no genitals” business. While Azrael (falsely) believes himself to be a human-turned Hehe, it's implied that he’s never really encountered a Hethe personally (otherwise, he would have known he wasn't one himself). He probably made up the "no genitals" story to add insult to injury.
** This adds a new layer of Fridge Brilliance: [[spoiler: The Carver isn't phased by the taunting because, as a vessel of the Hethe who speaks to and interacts with them on a regular basis, he '''''knows''''' Azrael is lying.]]
* In “A brief interlude before I literally go to hell”, Michaelis mentions that there are “four Arknza”, but that Ellpagg “seems to believe there are other beings out there that can fullfill some kind of purpose”. It makes sense that Ellpagg would know of the existence of the other Arknza: [[spoiler: he does occasionally [[DemonicPossession share]] [[MoreThanMindControl a headspace]] with their father, The Carver, after all]].
* As mentioned on the main page, literally everything associated with Azrael’s identity connects him to death, and foreshadows that he is fated to die: Michaelis himself is undead; his family name is “Winter” (a.k.a. the “dead season” for most of the Western Hemisphere); his adoptive surname is Spades (the Ace of Spades is known as the Death Card); he’s bound to the GrimReaper of the Arkn and Dekn; and he took up the mantle of Edgar “The Ace” [[http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios Kharon]] (the man once known as “Death”, and an avatar of Death, in .Reality).
** [[WordOfGod According to DL]], it goes beyond that: ''all'' Michaels are fated to die, Michaelis included; The Carver knew one of the Michaels was [[spoiler: his son and]] vessel, and he was killing them off in his search for the “right” one. Even if Michaelis hadn't been an Arknza, it's likely The Carver would eventually have killed him anyway.
*** Given that Michael Knight only existed in the first place because [[spoiler: the Carver created a half-human son]], it's possible that all the other Michaels in .Reality were patterned after him, Michaelis included.
** Michaelis isn't the only Winter fated to die, either: [[spoiler: The Carver has also been killing off various versions of Alex, trying to find the Scrolls]].
** If you think about it, the entire Winter family is connected to death: Marcus and Mary Winter are brutally murdered in every timeline, and many times, their daughter Elizabeth and at least one (if not both of) their sons dies with them.
!!!'''[=MedBoy789=]'''
* In “Relevations”, Asmodeus gives the following advice: “When you are facing an enemy, it doesn’t matter what enemy, you might think that you have the upper hand, but that’s when they will use that against you. And then they will have the upper hand.” In context, he’s talking about Elias and The Carver; however, he’s also talking about '''himself''': his character’s entire M.O. is letting his opponents think they have the upper hand by masking his malicious nature with childish behavior.
** In fact, this is ''exactly what happens’' after said confrontation: Raph walks away convinced that he has the situation with his brother (whom he considers an enemy) under control (and that his brother may even be willing to act as an ally), only to find out that that Asmodeus was playing him for a fool and secretly had the upper hand the entire time.
** It also applies to the situation between [[spoiler: Asmodeus and Elias]].
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!!Fridge Logic
* Azrael states that he has personally witnessed the entire history of the Arkn (albeit from a distance). How does he not know that Ellpagg is King Uriel's son?
* In ''Book of Knowledge'', the annual ritual sacrifice in Paradisium is described as happening under the light of a full moon. How is that possible when the realm has two suns and no night?
* How is Raziel able to look after Ambriel as a young child if he was banished from the Paradisium for a millenium shortly after her conception?
** It’s possible that her tutoring took place in one of the wooded lower tiers of Paradisium; ''Writings'' says that Raziel was banished from the Capital and from Arkn society, not from the city as a ''whole''.
* Azrael states that he has personally witnessed the entire history of the Arkn (albeit from a distance). How does he not know that Ellpagg is King Uriel's son?
* In ''Book of Knowledge'', the annual ritual sacrifice in Paradisium is described as happening under the light of a full moon. How is that possible when the realm has two suns and no night?
* How is Raziel able to look after Ambriel as a young child if he was banished from the Paradisium for a millenium shortly after her conception?
** It’s possible that her tutoring took place in one of the wooded lower tiers of Paradisium; ''Writings'' says that Raziel was banished from the Capital and from Arkn society, not from the city as a ''whole''.
