The Aristotelian Golden Mean between the dour, epic, self-seriousness of Lodoss War and the relentless silliness of Rune Soldier
Tag: Pop Culture Critique
Recommendation: Rune Soldier
Lodoss War's dumb younger cousin. And one of my major influences.
Music to Write Realmgard to: Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule
Spears agleam in the dying sun The blood is spilled, the battle's won From the icy throne of God-King shall rule When nine stars kiss the moon o'er Ultima Thule
Recommendation: Conan the Adventurer
'And most bizarrely of all, it’s a shockingly faithful adaptation of the source material — probably more so than any other adaptation of Conan we've got.'
Music to Write Realmgard to: The Black River
""Great peril awaits us beyond the Black River Summoned by the beating of drums Our number is few, our errand is dire We do what must be done."
Recommendation: Destroy All Monsters
Wishing your favourite giant, radioactive dinosaur and mine a very happy birthday — part 2.
Music to Write Realmgard to: Godzilla
Wishing your favourite giant, radioactive dinosaur and mine a very happy birthday.
Music to Write Realmgard to: Hard Rock Hallelujah
If you haven't noticed yet, the last few Music posts I've been, uh, posting have been about monsters and stuff to build up towards Halloween. I'm continuing this pattern with today's post, featuring Lordi, the Eurovision-winning band that performs in full monster costumes.
Music to Write Realmgard to: Ghosts of Cape Horn
The Ghosts are mostly a metaphor. But, eh, close enough to fit Halloween season…
Music to Write Realmgard to: Monster
"If I told you what I was Would you turn your back on me?"
