The UNFAIR Story of the Bluntstone Sorcerer | Elden Ring Lore

Today I explain why Thops is called a Bluntstone, why others didn't believe in him and why he went on to prove them all wrong.
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00:00 Intro
02:53 Bluntstone
07:30 The Key
13:32 Return to Academy
16:00 Fatal Discovery
18:44 Barrier
22:30 Motives
25:45 Glintstone Crown
26:55 Self-Reflection
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[@Heydad956]

Bluntstone is what I ask my fellow mages to pass when I need to peer into realms unknown (Greenout).

[@sk8legendz]

❤

[@Chessheromusic]

Ahh the Blunt-stone is an ancient sorcery Thops is hiding his most powerful sorcery

[@blaized.dagger]

lol i remember my first playthrough of elden ring and it definitely was a glint"stone" experience

[@orionwashburn2202]

I’m hitting my bluntstone wand while I watch this 😂 Edit: I’m talking about a vape pen, get ya mind out the gutter

[@jessiesewell4076]

Psssss us Godskin Peelers have a saying "share your Celadon" 🤫

[@d4rthremes]

“It’s a story it’s not about min maxing” Amen. Glad to hear someone with some influence saying this. Thank you !!

[@miss_chalice]

Glad you appreciated that part. I respect that everyone gets something different out of games, but it surprised me how many people do overlook story sometimes. That's my favourite bit!

[@d4rthremes]

@@miss_chalice yeah it’s like the whole point! 😂 I can’t imagine only worrying about min maxing my stats while I frantically button mash my way through dialog and cut scenes. Sounds like a pretty….. hollow experience? Har har har

[@madelinemitchell5102]

Same with grafting

[@jayjasespud]

All my builds are character builds. I don't care if I'm not doing the most damage. And I still manage to kill a lot of optimized invaders, haha. They can't Meta when their Meta doesn't expect you.

[@captainzork6109]

Maybe that's a phrase that could be said about life more often as well Not all the time, since ultimately effectiveness is important. But it should be said every time an overly great focus on min maxing makes us lose sight of other things that are important. It is wholesome when we think ourselves as valuable and are able to distinguish ourselves on the basis of our strengths, but burdensome when we center our lives around being the absolute best - especially when we, out of all beings on the planet, are not

[@DOGPISSS666]

Rennala and Ranni's Moon sorceries also dispel enemy sorceries, but that really only elevates the company that Thops' Barrier is in. He basically made a legendary sorcery in a cave with a box of scraps.

[@awendigowithinternetaccess4400]

Tony Stark of Raya Lucaria.

[@jjoohhnn6065]

Sorcerer Thops made a spell in a cave, with a box of scraps

[@hythan9198]

Not just that. The fact that it can deflect Elden Stars has insane implications. His spell is worthy of a conspectus, something only Primeval Sorcerers were able to achieve. His spell is literally cosmic in nature. I feel like he discovered the Earth's magnetic shield, or something of similar effect

[@nothanks9503]

Thops is goldmask if he never even went on his quest and just sat there to make a great rune

[@nothanks9503]

@@hythan9198Ah yeah the electro magnetic field around the earth that also is the same kind of energy that makes your heart beat and there is magnetism and electricity based magic basically Also you could figure that out with a box of scraps in a cave if you wrap some copper wire around a quartz crystal right you can transfer electricity to sound that’s what speakers are and if you hold a speaker wire input it makes a buzz because of your electromagnetic field

[@4zn1nv4zn3]

lol no baldcap cosplay of Thops?

[@Beelzebunge]

😂

[@ToxMod]

😂

[@jaredwilkie6413]

Bald cap?…..surely you meant no shaved head? 😂

[@giulianodc4062]

Shes holding it for patches

[@Beelzebunge]

@@giulianodc4062 Makes sense 😂

[@Maxbeedo2]

Thops was actually the first spellcasting teacher I found on my first playthrough (by discovering the path around Stormveil), and lacking any other solid ranged option, decided to make my STR build into a STR/INT build, which turned out to be a good path given how many spells there are in the game. Thanks buddy, your humility and kindness inspired a future Elden Lord.

[@bw5020]

I love that. A warm humble man with greatness he couldn't see, inspired a spellsword of lordly renown. Fitting.

[@awendigowithinternetaccess4400]

Okay, this is just beautiful. ❤

[@kauaichan]

This is honestly one of the sweetest comments 🥹🥰💯

[@Nemo12417]

Strength and Intelligence make for a good Meteor katana build.

[@dredgen1603]

There's one detail that I like to think makes Thops and his barrier so special... Looking at the Lucarian face data, you'll notice that they all do not possess the "light of grace", a small segment of gold in the iris that is linked to the Erdtree and to the "holy" aspect and affinity. Thops however does. Perhaps this is one little reason why he couldn't quite learn glintstone sorcery. A small part of him prevents him from having that talent, as he is just one man and no mere god-like being like Radagon. But it does present a unique perspective as Thops might have some skill in incantations. Thop's barrier doesn't just stop sorceries, it also stops incantations. He is also found in a church. While ultra speculative, perhaps Thops went out to the academy to find something related to incantations and learned something that makes them similar enough to Glintstone to create a barrier that stops both. To say that glintstone and incantations have something similar between them would be almost insulting to these sorcerers, given their past with the Golden Order. Yet Thops didn't just say this, he *showed* it and in our hands is the very piece of proof that could potentially shatter glintstone sorcery theories anew. It could also explain why Carian Retaliation is such a guarded secret. Can you imagine the implications of a spell that could weaponise all forms of Sorcery and Incantations? Thops was never a bluntstone. Thops was an unseen genius that saw something that others refuse to acknowledge and proved it, even at the cost of his life.

[@Foogi9000]

This is my headcanon now thank you.

[@Zedonus0]

This "Blunt stone" is a prescious ore! Waiting to be buffed, polished and presentable OR refined into something greater.

[@doofusrick5998]

You're laughing? A man gets locked out of the Academy of Raya Lucaria and you're laughing?

[@mauMilkia]

Popula

[@driftingobsidian8792]

The self-reflection part of the video got me 🥺😭😭

[@miss_chalice]

It means a lot to me that part resonated with you. Thank you for your support ! 🥹

[@Aerinndis]

Yeah that part got to me too... I can relate way too much. 😭

[@asyuoli696]

@@miss_chalice Yup, hit me harder than I expected.

[@itsasecret2648]

You're not alone, the ending brought me to tears. It took me long enough to recognize the very same. Authenticity & genuine compassion is a flickering flame in the chamber of the self serving & narcissistic. You may not please everyone, but the people you do have an appreciation for you at your most sincere. 🥺

[@johnwat30]

I’m

[@agopessimist1335]

Thops and Diallos. Two of the biggest losers in the game who defied expectations and became legends and heroes in their own right. God I love these two poor guys. Wish they got a happier ending like Boc and Rya

[@scottsmith3804]

Same! I ended up loving Diallos by the end of his arc, a man trying to prove himself and ending up humbly accepting a place where he fit, only to die in the end... and Thops I simply felt bad for from beginning to end... So many sad NPCs T_T

[@VVZ607]

Poor guy, ask 10 runes for spells that are worth a bit more, and if you like about it, after his questlines and his death, he repays you in the end with the ability to bounce magic off. Truly best deal that was made for 10 runes

[@Loctorak]

He's like the anti-patches

[@VVZ607]

@@Loctorak Sullivan's over priced spells even as a bell bearing 🙄

[@hazardouslydumb9639]

It's also worth mentioning, Thops barrier has a ash of war varient that can be placed on shields and it costs Zero fp. It is quite useful. (Also, you can find it in the church thops resides in after you complete his quest, it's obtained by killing the scarab inside.)

[@kendrickcoloncruz7252]

The way you made a comparison of your personal life mirroring Thops' story really made me shed a tear and respect more both Thops and you, Miss Chalice. I've been subscribed to you for a few years and always loved how you narrate the story of elden ring characters but this one really hit close to home. Keep up the beautiful work you do and for us bluntstones to shine brighter than any glintstones

[@miss_chalice]

Thank you for being here and for your kind words !

[@Esoteraeon]

From one bluntstone to another 🫂

[@trashmail7489]

Damn I wasn't expecting to hear a message I needed to hear from a video on the nice bald magic man

[@Ex_Caseus_Fortis]

I never gave this guy the key because I heard he would "pass on". I thought it was a kindness, but this really makes me feel that him creating a unique sorcery is Thop's happy ending.

[@umwhoalol]

Yeah, he drank 30 energy drinks over the course of 3 days to make us have a tool to stand inside terra magica all day ❤

[@LabTech41]

Sadly, it's very typical for an NPC's questline end with their deaths in FromSoft games.

[@nothanks9503]

Yeah not just a spell but a new school of glintstone sorcery like the blunt part of a glintstone structure it’s the origination point of the crystal

[@andrewevitts2870]

​@@LabTech41or worse. Usually worse.

[@captainjustin]

Excellent point: the same thinking that led to Thops' bullying at the Academy is seen in the min maxing debates.

[@Lochimo]

Starlight casts a much wider area light. I use it in every dark place and have come to rely on it. I love Starlight!

[@jaredwilkie6413]

I think he made this spell before he went to the academy, when you give him the key, fast travel to the nearest grace and come back to the church the ASH OF WAR thopps barrier is there within a scarab. Thopps had allready made the spell and had it with him, I believe he modified the spell into an ash of war (remember we the players are tarnished WARRIORS not sorcerers thus he thought it more befitting FOR us to have it in this form instead of the spell) and then left the church to either improve the spell or show it to his peers (as we know now it was a spell WORTHY of its own conspectus). Probably being rejected he sits back down not knowing how to improve it and with no help of others he stares at it in his hands and succumbing to his dismay passes away on his seat. (This would fit Fromsoft way of npc’s end of quest as they die) thanks for reading and great video ❤

[@vermidian_]

Great points!

[@AlienToppedPancakes]

25:45 That bluntstone crown is such a lovely touch 💙 As someone who went into a creative field of study, I find it so easy to relate to Thops. Having a socalled talent and interest early on, wanting to build upon it but feeling totally inadequate when being surrounded by others with the same goals. Struggling to keep up, struggling to create anything close to my peers, and struggling with my own self worth. It's never worth comparing yourself to others! Instead find what makes you unique and explore it to the fullest of your ability, then build upon that again. That is something that gives me true fulfillment.

[@TOUGHEYES]

I wasn't a creative, but after dropping out before, I decided to go back. I pushed through the lockdowns, and I knew my industry would be full of arrogant, awful people but they had lost their graces long ago. Keep doing what you do, in time you might be the right person to be there when life sorely needs it. Someone there whose known of what it means to get on through despite adversity.

[@IchiroSuzuki97]

This bluntstone legit has one of the best defensive sorceries in the game. His classmates can eat pavement lol

[@toddhoward5555]

I didn't expect a lore video on Thops would end up being one of my favorites. The mask you chose for him is perfect as well

[@MatthiasPendragon]

Thank you for your kind words at the conclusion Chalice. May we all be Bluntstones: solid, humble, and focused on building the best versions of ourselves, regardless of the critics.

[@underhill1158]

Thops's story always resonated with me, but your final dialogue at the end of the video made me tear up because of how much I related to it🥹😅

[@marystone860]

I related to it SO well myself! During my school days, I was bullied, for years upon years, no mercy or pity, people who are supposed to help, either did nothing at all, or, made it far worse, or were bullies themselves! I'm a very artistic, and introverted person, very quiet, but, intelligent. I was always different from other people. Few ever understood. After a VERY long time, and help from TRULY good people, I was finally able to accept who I am as a person, and I'm just....me, and they are going to be ....them, at the end of the day, no matter what you do. Sorry this went a bit, deep, but, I just wanted to try to explain why this video, in it's beauty, struck such a personal chord with me! Even though much of it happened so long ago, it is still hard sometimes to describe to others. This video is one of the MOST beautiful, that she has EVER done! Glad i'm not the only one who teared up a little at the end!

[@underhill1158]

@marystone860 I'm sorry you had to go through that, but I'm so happy that you are in a better state now :)

[@bw5020]

His end feels super tragic. Dude thought so little of himself and yet pulled off some wildly talented magic creation. I dont like that he doesn't get a crumb of due...

[@deeds727]

"the importance of authenticity" - so true, took me years as an introvert to embrace it instead of keeping up appearances. Glad you've found a place where you can be yourself, makes the world of difference.

[@Dhorannis]

I honestly think that people really underestimate the impact of good stories. This one is rather subtle (as most stories in this game), but tragic and still strangely inspiring.

[@ToxMod]

Thops has a very interesting story line, and a prime example of being tarnished.

[@kyburton]

Thops' mask is amazing! Great job on that, it's so clever and respectful to his story.

[@MeliMeli893]

It is for sure

[@ishaanguha7188]

As someone who used to get bullied physically I'm school and also denied his true self in college, your self reflection part spoke volumes, didn't expect it but it was really profound man, keep doing what you're doing and never listen to the haters, that's how we grow as people 🎨

[@ripxdoc]

Been a rough few days doing emergency repairs in the wind, rain and hail, I can not accurately put into words the panacea of having a new Miss Chalice to watch at the end of the day. Thank you 💙

[@ryguy1483]

Lol hope you don't have a wife, kids or partner 😂

[@miss_chalice]

Oh that's terrible, i hope my video could provide you with some distraction. I'm grateful for your viewership and i hope you stay safe and dry now!

[@viva6235]

Your story definitely struck a chord with me, miss. And Thops' story is just a testament to all of those who don't fit in. That they also are capable of creating something meaningful, and changing the world. Great analysis. Bravo!

[@Gintoki881]

Thops is the kind of person that would greatly benefit from playing Dark Souls - he would be able to sympathise with protagonists who start as nobodies in a hostile world and he would learn how to continue pushing forward despite numerous failures

[@freshhands9461]

Now that you say it...used to be a Blunstone myself (still am), until DS knocked some sense into me. Bite through, you Thopses! Sometimes, it's worth it :)

[@lohanwanoeight]

/Raises his glass to Thops and Bluntstones everywhere. Casts Starlight to the heavens.

[@MichaelSmith-zw5fu]

i wasn't expecting to get emotional watching a video about Thops of all characters, but here we are.

[@aroncarver9013]

You're wildly talented and I hope you can continue to embrace that self acceptance. Thops woulds be proud ;)

[@IbramGaunt]

Amazing how much bullying stays with you. College was where I came to find myself too. Love hearing other people’s stories about this because it helps you realize youre not alone.

[@smoage]

I love the take that he wasn't a powerful sorcerer, but poured himself into his study and his creation and created this at great cost to himself. Perhaps at the hands of academia. We do find him slumped over his desk after all. Truly the people's champion. Thank you for shining light on this overlooked character!

[@DesViper]

Low-key teared up at the sight of Thops's Glintstone Crown 😢 well done!!

[@MrXDreamsOfficial]

The Thops Glintstone crown is so well conceived! Very interesting weaving the story into the design. Excellent video as always, friend.

[@agm5424]

Love your design for Tophs glintstone crown, it really does fit his personality and the theme and utility of his spell.

[@fefino1411]

This was one of the best Elden Ring related videos I have ever seen. It is very clear that a lot of reading, theorizing and effort was put into this video and it's frankly appalling! Not to mention the end segment, very beautiful, inspirational and comforting.

[@MrGoul78]

About the ending : I, sometimes, try to be a people pleaser because I value my self-worth based on my actions towards others, neglecting my own mental/physical health. But as I was reflecting on that at the time I wrote this, your video came out and while I was just here for more storytelling, the last segment took my by surprise. And you are correct : You can't please everyone, even when trying hard to. Thank you for this video, I look forward the next story you have in store.

[@joelpace2039]

I always love the perspective you bring.

[@wladewig]

Thanks for the back story on Thops. Your reflection of self being aligned with Thops defines a path less traveled - an unique "out of the box" INFJ personality type.

[@ZarMationStudios18]

Love this. Your segment on the glintstone crowns was not just a lesson on the Academy’s history, but also such a heartfelt tribute to Thops. I can relate to him, too. If there is anyone truly more deserving of the stone crown than Thops, I have yet to meet them.

[@chrisboxall4822]

The reflection part took me by surprise. That really touched me. I have had a similar things happen in my life. My experiences have caused me to reject society and what it expects from us. You are amazing, please continue to share your stories!

[@Peterbyte]

I wasn't expecting this story to be as touching as it was, beautiful video

[@maidenless_tarnished]

Ngl when you said "and of course...I gave him a smile" I almost teared up. Beautiful video and beautiful sentiments at the end

[@Joshua_Shadow_Manriguez]

Thops created a spell that can repell the power of the Elden Beast's Elden Stars. The dude was a Magic God that only got his chance because of his meeting with us.

[@Promachean]

the self-reflection at the end really hit home. genuinely, thank you for your content. you're a wonderful storyteller!

[@hedsut8864]

the self reflection part really hit home, like damn

[@aislynalder6617]

Great job on this, I never put together Thops' full story. Also that ending resonating hugely and made me tear up, in a good way.

[@verityverri6506]

What an amazing video. When artists are willing to show vulnerability and put their own emotions and connections on videos, is when the best form of art is made. No one else could have done this exact video, and I love it.

[@chaseycase]

started crying when you were describing your design for thops' glinstone crown and sobbed harder with your self-reflection section. thank you for another wonderful video ❤

[@Furvus_Mort]

As usual. When I first experienced his story. I thought it was one of the most beautiful and saddest stories I came across in elden ring. Now I find another of your videos that puts it all together in a much more articulated and artistic manner that I never really could express. Well done.

[@danieldossantossoares6947]

Made it to the end and now I'm crying washing my dishes. Lovely video as usual. Thank you so much ❤

[@Loctorak]

I love your videos because even though I have played through the game 3 times, I suck at picking up on lore clues and putting stories together. So watching your videos always teaches me something interesting about the world and gives me a deeper appreciation of it all.

[@daviduliasz2437]

Wasn't ready for the feels at the end there. Crazy to me how a character I glossed over on every playthrough could have such a compelling narrative right there just beneath the surface.

[@Cosmic-Sorceress-17]

Thanks to this video, I made a visit to Thop's resting place for the first time in a long while. In my struggles with playing a mage in PvP, running out of things to do in waiting for the DLC, I forgot a good number of things. My sorceress has the most hours of all my characters, maxing out the hour counter even. Elden Ring's magic system has come a long way and I want to give it my full appreciation: the amount of times I've griped about multiple slot spells because I can't have more spells on at once is countless by now. Though it all, I try and give every spell possible the love it deserves: mixing spectacle and practicality. Thop's Barrier has always been a permanent part of my build, either the spell itself or the ash of war that is put on an unupgraded shield, just for a showy spell parry from time to time. Spectacle and character is often lost when doing PvP. I've been avoiding it more and more as I have realized just how tainted my view on it was, how harsh it can be for anyone playing a caster. With the DLC arriving very soon, I will be able to experience my favorite part of the game anew: seeing fantastic places, gaining incredible powers, and facing incredible foes in grand spectacle.

[@battomitsu]

every part he says raya lucaria, he says with proud, everyone around the liurnia says like that, i love this

[@KittensLeftFoot]

I gotta admit, as much as Thops struck a cord with you, your final words did the same with me. Being a huge lore nerd (admitably not a very good one, seemingly as many if the more nuanced details evaded me across multiple playthroughs), your channel was often recommended to me by YT. I must admit the cosplay on the thumbnails made me skip most of the videos, but those I've tried were quiet and for whatever reason I just closed them quickly. However, I was interested in Thops and not much about him came up. I clicked on this video, and as I've said, your parting words really struck a cord with me. Really made me think about my own life, and that does not happen often. I realize this comment is way too long, but I've never been the most articulated and succinct person. Just wanted to say, I feel stupid for skipping on your content, your video is vastly different in so many ways than my usual lore you tubers and is very well presented. You are doing a fantastic work and I'm excited to see what other videos you have. So thank you for enriching the Elden Ring lore community!

[@richtofenify]

Well, the end of this video was something else, and led me down here commenting for the first time (saw all your videos btw). Glad you shared a part of your story. Knowing a thing or two about "who is Miss Chalice" felt so human, it is a pearl we'll all preserve. Stay strong, and remember: we are here for you. Cheers

[@kendalltaylor897]

Oh this is a nice surprise! I could listen to you talk about ANYTHING! Obsessed with your Elden Ring content! I’d LOVE to see more BG3! The Shar video was one of my faves! ❤

[@Vincent.E.M.Thorn.Author]

I appreciate your opening up at the end, and as always, I love listening to your lore analyses!

[@GH-ue5xk]

I had a similar realization that it wasn't worth making myself unhappy for people who would never be happy with me no matter what. Thanks for taking the risk of being vulnerable by including your personal struggles in the video, it's meaningful to others and me.

[@lixthewitch6718]

"I'm not good at video games." Sorry, but with how passionate you are about the games story and world building, I'd argue that you're very good at games! Especially if you show that same passion toward other game worlds. :)

[@terranorth]

You made me care and emotional over a character i gave 0 damn about 30 minutes ago, in part due to the ignorance of the depth of his lore, but still. The starlight lantern analogy was perfect to loop everything together at the end. One of my favorite Elden Ring video.

[@defox8929]

You are good at telling stories which is why I'm subscribed to you

[@dp1109]

Wonderful commentary all the way through, especially at the end. One of my favorite channels. Keep it up.

[@elenknee]

Beautiful video and thank you for opening up, its a very relatable message to me too❤️

[@BRUXXUS]

Another absolutely lovely and thoughtful video. Every one is such a treat. Thank you!

[@ethant8282]

I always liked Thops, you've shown his story in a beautiful way, and it made me love his character even more.

[@vicc4709]

This video is one of my favorites from you. Amazing work and very relatable. Thank you

[@bonedawgstudio5649]

Beautiful story and video. I didn't expect your disclosure at the end. However, it was perfectly fitting. Thank you for sharing your talents, and for being your true, authentic self. ❤

[@julioboasorte8777]

Thank you so much for this video, Miss Chalice! Your self-reflecting at the end was the icing of the cake for me. If you say you’d be a “bluntstone” too, then this video and all the amazing job in this channel would be your Chalice’s Barrier! Thank you for opening yourself! Love from Brazil ❤

[@TomClarke1995]

Thank you for honoring us by sharing some of your story, Chalice. Look forward to your future work.

[@tjreed1419]

Learning to stop trying to please everyone is a very difficult thing but it is one of the biggest steps in learning self acceptance and that happiness comes from within yourself

[@flusterdouglas9326]

Love your Thops stone crown art! Great video!

[@jorgeperez7742]

Really cool video and really amazing final message, congratulations ❤

[@devotion5940]

On my first playthrough upon finding Thops dead my heart was utterly broken. I've never unequipped his barrier nor starlight since. Godspeed Thops, rest among the stars.

[@Snowing]

Beautiful video. Your storytelling is always so enthralling. Thank you for touching on these lore stories 😊

[@kirbyrawstorne]

Long time watcher, first time caller. Just wanted to say I really enjoyed this (and all your other videos) and loved the overall message. I hope you keep up the amazing work!

[@ChBrahm]

I did not expect to feel so bad for Thops

[@Primalintent]

The crown you designed for Thops made me smile so wide. He looks so serene and powerful. I wish we got to have it in game. I would make a build just for him if they did.

[@billhasntbeenreal6143]

Love the ending message of this. I have had a troublesome month, and I have learned a lot about me. Be you, be original, and people you will like and appreciate will surround you.

[@vermidian_]

Wow. The arc of this video is immaculate. I'm so impressed and inspired. Thank you for the reflection at the end. I think my you may have spoken some pivotal words in a very impressionble time for me. Been undergoing some similar realizations. Thanks again.

[@squeethemog213]

Fantastic video and beautifully delivered 😄

[@Izanji_bolt]

this whole video really resonated with me, chalice! i feel like my life was similar to yours growing up - thank you for your encouraging words^_^

[@Foxhavingfun]

Your outro was very touching. You have one of the best voices for listening to lore, and it enthralls me. I listen to your videos to help me sleep, and I always pick up the video where I fell asleep to watch/listen again. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@gravejello2331]

Such a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. Your self reflection really hit me hard as I’m going through the same thing. Thank you

[@galaxsija4591]

Really excellent analysis and a beautiful message. Keep leaning into those strengths and what makes you unique!~

[@thehaloofthesun7174]

"With that new spell, he's made bluntstones of us all!" - some Raya Lucarian, probably

[@Chellzy]

Almost cried. That was a beautiful telling of Thops' story and what it meant to you. I'm definitely going to pay more attention to the "minor" characters in the games I play now.

[@ryantash4969]

The extra and I think the most powerful ability of Thops Barrier is if you have enough FP to cast it once, you can cast it forever as long as you are uninterrupted. Those created an infinite cast-able spell.

[@ryantash4969]

Those to Thops

[@theDoodofLove]

You truly are one of the best storytellers of all time, Chalice Thanks for your incredible work and that piece at the end was beautiful!

[@sophiemorrigan311]

That was your best video yet; thank you so much; you made me cry! :)

[@kikyo2462]

this was amazing miss chalice 💙 youre so special

[@Man_of_Tears]

I found this to be a beautiful essay as always, with a touch of personal story to back what spoke to you about Thops' character to top it off. Godspeed to you, Miss Chalice

[@scotiej]

Thank you very much for this video. It's rare to find someone who sits back and points out the little gems of characters that can be found in a video game and outlining who they are. And thank you for that little gem at the end, it's rare to find authenticity in the world.

[@williamkeys8310]

Your voice and presentation are truly unique in a good way. It was nice to see a hint of the person behind the profile and hear that you overcame your struggles with wanting to fit in and everything. It was really relatable. I have no complaints. This story tho hit me right in the heart too. there's a little thops in all good people I think.

[@xiledturtle766]

always love your Lore and Loreplay keep it up. great work!