Dark Mage is the tale of Dok Go-Sung, a powerful warrior in an Asian-inspired fantasy world. However, on the verge of death after an intense battle, he’s saved by a group of wizards that take him to their homeworld, Truvania to help fight against a group of evil dragons and their army of monsters. Show Notes: • We've started doing reviewer/follower shoutouts, if you're a reviewer/follower and would like a shoutout or a short message read please reach to us on our social media accounts or shonenflop@gmail.com • Dark Mage was based on a series of books by Kim Jung Ryul, and was drawn by Kang Jae-Sin • Special thanks to Alia Gestl's for creating this episode's art (IG: aliagestl), Nigel Francis for funding the piece, and Tim Plumadore for handling social media for the show • Keep an eye out for a Podcast Most Fowl, hosted by Jakey @misterjakeypoo, and check out his recommendation Yi Soon Shin • Jubilee Roasting Co: • BMO streaming: twitch.tv/bennypmo • Snowflake Sports Podcast:
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