Random thoughts...

I didn't think I'd enjoy Fire Emblem but damn I'm hooked. Literally all of my social media has been turned off so I don't get disturbed except for MO oof. Hermit mode activated.

I though Blasphemous was more of a metroidvania than a Souls like. Either way, I recommend checking out Hollow Knight if you have not already.

I cant stop blinking when i see pics of The Tender engines, Another Blink, and comes the Black Markings in and out in their eyes.

“Did it happen that Chinese emprerors were under the control of religious leaders?” As far as I know, never. Mandate of Heaven is beyond all the religions like Buddhism and Daoism, though the rulers may take advantage of certain beliefs to stabilize the society. Religion should serve the state.