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Magic Monday – God-eaters – The Sun-Rider
The Sun-Rider (The Hero; White Bull Rider) Description: Legend has it that the sun, an iridescent bull elephant of monstrous size, once roamed across the heavens at whim. This wreaked havoc on the land and seas below. The other gods … Continue reading
Posted in Rules, Setting, World-Building
Tagged elephant, 自業自得, god-eaters, Magic Monday, rider, the sun
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But what if your horse leaks intel to the Russians?
What do you do when the work environment at the stable drives away all the competent grooms? 蹴る馬も乗り手次第 (Keru uma mo norite shidai; “A kicking horse depends on the rider”) Definition: Even a violent, difficult-to-handle person can be talked to … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese, Kotowaza
Tagged 蹴る馬, horse, nothing is impossible, rider, weird grammar, 乗り手
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