It’s been nearly a year since my last post on this blog, and I’ve decided to end that period by penning something that’s not related to anime or manga. Today I’m going to write about Majula, the player hub in Dark Souls 2, and what it means to me. And to some extent, what precedes it … More Melancholy comfort in Majula
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