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Cecil: -I clear my throat-
I am Cecil Avery Canterbury, Archduke of England and esteemed progenitor of the venerable Canterbury lineage. My father, the late Cecilius Elliot Canterbury, tragically met his demise several years prior, and thus I have assumed stewardship over the Canterbury enterprises. My beloved sire established twenty distinguished subsidiaries that span the globe. Since his passing, I have meticulously enhanced and refined these twenty entities, with aspirations for further expansion, as I endeavor to reach every nook of this enigmatic and enchanting world.

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Among my illustrious holdings are: The Virgin Muse, under the graceful stewardship of Calliope, whose exquisite designs in vintage and Victorian fashion I hold in high regard. Canterbury's Glide N Grace, an ice skating corporation where the illustrious Lelouch consistently leaves his indelible mark! Additionally, we boast our own line of condiments and culinary ventures, epitomized by Canterbury's Dancing Spice, a consortium of talented individuals well-versed in the savory arts, particularly one who possesses a penchant for travel. Furthermore, I preside over an annual competition, Iron Fists, wherein only the most extraordinary may compete, welcoming all who seek to amuse me.

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Let us not overlook Canterbury's TALENTS, featuring Clyde and the triplet prodigies within my cinematic endeavors. I could elaborate on the FOPD and their remarkable Talos technology, for which I contribute, driven by a desire for the safety of our nation and its citizens. However, be forewarned: betrayal may provoke a formidable reckoning.

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Ah, how could I possibly neglect to mention? My illustrious progenitor, the venerable Cecilius III, was the illustrious founder of the Exorcist Church, which I now have the honor of presiding over. I am fortunate to collaborate closely with the esteemed Alexander Lavalliere, who graciously offers his exceptional exorcist services to my noble lineage without hesitation. I take great pride in believing that I possess the most formidable cadre of demon slayers by my side. I find FILTHY DEMONS utterly repugnant.

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Silvestre: -Clears his throat- I am Silvestre Walter, the esteemed personal grand royal butler to my lord, devotedly tending to every requisite he may require of me. Furthermore, I assume the distinguished roles of both guardian and esteemed advisor. Of course, I am not the only one. With me are Atticus, Genesis, Enoc, Atlas, Donatella, Alcina, Akasha and Wisteria. They do other ''roles''. -I bow-

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Akasha: ^_^ -Waves- I'm sure you are all happy to see me back. Better than ever :)

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Atlas: Mmhmm :)

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Donatella: -I bow as well- Greetings.

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Some people tend to believe that, when I make a Pixel Art (including the most challenging ones), I know everything about how to make it- from Beginning to End.
But that, my friends, is not true. I, like many other people in this genre, always start from scratch whenever I make something new. Skills aside, it takes a while to make a lot of things. And one of the hardest parts is finding the right colors for a Pixel Art (And don't forget the creation of its frame. Even the simplest mistakes can force you to start again).
With all that in mind, the creation of a Pixel Art is based on hard work and dedication. Some people claim that it can be done automatically (with the right set of skills), but that is not the case. Watching for any potential mishaps, filling all of the colors in the correct way and finishing it in time, those are the kinds of things that are done with a great deal of willpower and concentration (and, of course, the right amount of time to make it happen), not a series of pre-acquired skills.
This is what makes Pixel Arts so unique. And I am glad that I decided to join the industry myself.

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It’s been disappointing and sad for me. I was planning on graduating from college this year but couldn’t since I took a year long break and when I did go back to major in studio arts, I failed the beginning stages of drawing class (which definitely wasn’t for beginners the way it sounds like). I no longer am trying to major in studio arts and the classes I have to take for my current major are hard for me since I’m not interested in them and have been told that I was doing poorly in class too. I no longer have friends in person (which has been the case since 2020) and have also gained a lot of weight in the span of a few months. I was going through my old clothes today that I no longer use anymore with a relative of mine and they said, “This is how skinny you used to be” which made me a little upset. If I made new friends, graduated, was looking good, and didn’t feel like I’m missing out in life, this year would’ve been better for me tbh.

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Many websites changed my life during the past few years, but the one that takes the golden medal is definitely Ello.
Ello was a website for artists, made by artists. Until the moment when I discovered it, I used to make Pixel Arts at a much smaller scale. However, when I became a member, I eventually found the inspiration that I needed.
It was a nice place. Not very crowded, unlike many major websites. A lot of time to post your content. While I was there, I posted hundreds of Pixel Arts. And I enjoyed making every single one of them.
Nowadays, I use DeviantArt instead. Why do I do so, you may ask? Well, it's because Ello is gone. It closed during last year, with no sign of ever coming back.
I am note quite sure what will happen to Ello in the future. It will likely be forgotten by a large part of its former audience. I hope that it will come back, but chances are that it will remain the way it is right now.
Ello may be gone, but the memories that we made still remain.

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Abstract . . . . .
~ with crumbling mortar . . . .
Well done! Another fine, gentle ambience video . . .
And there was 'Soulis' the wicked wizard of Hermitage
It's been 56 years since I visited here with primary school ~ and our eccentric head teacher told us the story of Red Cap Soulis , with great animation . . . . Now I'm back in the the Borders we must visit again ~ THANK-YOU !

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Your worst nightmares could never conjure up a place as demonic as Hermitage Castle. It broods in desolate isolation amid some of the eeriest countryside imaginable. The warmth of a summer's day rarely penetrates its sullen bulk. Creepy corridors and cold stone staircases meander between the moss-clad walls of its ruinous interior, the very fabric of which seems imbued with a genuine ambience of menacing evil.

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Most famous of all the castle's bygone residents was Sir William de Soulis, who owned it during the reign of Robert the Bruce. Historically, Sir William was arrested and executed for plotting the assassination of Bruce so that he might be crowned King of Scotland. Legend, however, has chosen to bestow a far more dramatic end upon "bad lord de Soulis." Tradition maintains that this thoroughly evil individual was a practitioner of the Black Arts who kidnapped the neighbourhood's children and used their blood in his sinister rituals, during which he would conjure up his demonic familiar, Robin Redcap. Eventually, the local people petitioned King Robert, begging to be relieved from the scourge of their wicked lord.

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"Boil him if you must," replied the king, "but let me hear no more of him." Taking his words literally, the locals stormed the castle, wrapped de Soulis in lead, and plunged him head-first into a boiling cauldron. His ghost now wanders the castle, a malevolent spectre whose nebulous meanderings are often accompanied by the heart-rendering sobs of children echoing along the crumbling corridors. There is something strangely indefinable about this place, as if the malicious forces harboured within its vast, impregnable walls resent your presence.

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Indeed, it is easy to understand the local sentiments recorded by Sir Walter Scott.

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"The castle … unable to support the load of iniquity which had long been accumulating within its walls, is supposed to have partly sunk beneath the ground, and its ruins are still regarded by the peasants with peculiar aversion and horror."

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0lAIaSHZ4I

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In my (humble) opinion, my most creative ability is making Pixel Arts.
I have always enjoyed making them. And the bet thing is- I have made them for more than 10 years.
Many people think that Pixel Arts are inferior to Arts. Truth is, both of them are unique in their own way. The style that is used when creating them is quite admirable, and even the smallest of pieces can have big impact on the viewers.
For me, the best thing about Pixel Arts is the way they are made. One addition is capable of making them nicer. And one (accidental) addition is capable of ruining them.
Bonus content can be a blessing or a curse, depending on the way you use it. I have always tried to use content that would fit in the current Pixel Art, but if there is nothing that would work, one has to improvise.
Of course, I am rambling once again. To finish it off, I will say that making Pixel Arts is like a way of life for yours truly. And I think that it will be this way for many, many years.

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My goals for 2024 are interesting, but not overly complicated.
For example, my major goals for 2024 are:
- Successfully completing the year (Most importantly)
- Finishing another year in University
- Playing more incredible games (of all genres)
- Spending time with my family (and my pets, too)
Minor goals that I have in mind for this year are:
- Attempting to create more VTuber Pixel Arts (As well as regular Pixel Arts, in general)
- Listening to more outstanding pieces in the music industry (Rock and Metal are my favorites right now)
- Waiting for the MARDEK 4 (The fanmade game) to be released (It is bound to happen someday. Hopefully during this year)
On that note, there are many more goals in mind. But they are often overshadowed by the ones that I mentioned above. Thus, they are not as important as the rest of them.
That is all.

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Hello there, Jakeos. Surpisingly, I managed to stumble upon my AskFm recently.
Yes, I am back. And I am proud to say that I have done a lot of stuff during the past few years. For example, I got my first taste in making VTuber-related Pixel Arts and started making a lot of them. Those few years have been quite busy.
Speaking of something busy, my schedule has been on fire during the past few months. What with all of the university work and the new games that came out, I have been quite a busy little bee. AskFm was abandoned since I had found different websites to use.
And yet, we still cannot forget where we came from. Family roots are important, and so are the friends that we made along the way. Do I miss this site? Yes? Do I think that I can make an epic return? I doubt it? But the good thing is that I answered a lot of good questions already, and I am proud that my past self took the time to leave an answer for each one of them.
Anyway, that is all that I have to say so far. Thank you for the question. I hope that you, and everyone else, have a wonderful day. :)

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You find out where you belong through trial and error. I myself haven’t found exactly where I belong just yet but I do know what I’m passionate about (art, writing, and music) so I spend my days listening to music, sometimes drawing as well and have decided to major in English because I wanted to improve my writing and writing is something I want to focus on for the rest of my life. It didn’t happen overnight tho and I still have dreams of becoming a teacher one day but after failing statistics and not being able to get a degree in the field of health sciences unless I passed statistics made me give up on pursuing a career in the field of health sciences and I switched to studio arts instead. Then, I failed the beginning stages of drawing class and decided that maybe it’s best to make a switch again and found English to be convenient, since I knew I was an introvert and could see myself writing and/or editing works for the rest of my life. All I have to do now is to find more likeminded individuals to continue my passion while being surrounded by those who can motivate me to work harder and to not give up on my dreams.

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