(L) Magi - Labyrinth of Magic [manga]

[marvelB]

^What I find really troubling about the chapter is that:

Spoiler for Magi 164:

Titus is running to Mogamett of all people for help. I mean, many of us already suspected that he would be tainted by Dumblemort's influence, but that still doesn't change the fact that it saddens me for him to do so.


Also, looks like we learn that Hogwarts is illegally selling magical weapons outside its walls (which is how that "Holy Mother" pirate crew got their arms). Boy, wonder how long it'll be before those weapons reach the hands of people like those from the Kou empire, for instance....?

[Awrya]

Originally Posted by marvelB

^What I find really troubling about the chapter is that:

Spoiler for Magi 164:

Titus is running to Mogamett of all people for help. I mean, many of us already suspected that he would be tainted by Dumblemort's influence, but that still doesn't change the fact that it saddens me for him to do so.


Also, looks like we learn that Hogwarts is illegally selling magical weapons outside its walls (which is how that "Holy Mother" pirate crew got their arms). Boy, wonder how long it'll be before those weapons reach the hands of people like those from the Kou empire, for instance....?

Spoiler for reply:

If he is an artificial life form created by Scheherazade and if Mogamett hands it over to Irene, it's quite likely he'll be pumped up black rukh. Can't wait for the scans.

[Rainrir]

Originally Posted by marvelB

^What I find really troubling about the chapter is that:

Spoiler for Magi 164:

Titus is running to Mogamett of all people for help. I mean, many of us already suspected that he would be tainted by Dumblemort's influence, but that still doesn't change the fact that it saddens me for him to do so.


Also, looks like we learn that Hogwarts is illegally selling magical weapons outside its walls (which is how that "Holy Mother" pirate crew got their arms). Boy, wonder how long it'll be before those weapons reach the hands of people like those from the Kou empire, for instance....?

Spoiler:

Well he runs to ol'wizardhat for help because he isn't gonna get any help from lolimagi when it comes to prolonging his lifespan or what not. After all, ol'wziardhat seems (for now) genuinely concerned for people...just as long as you are Magician and not Goi. I wouldn't say "tainted", but it is the only sensible thing to do considering Titus' goal.

Looks like we have our oligatory Dark Djinn of the arc...To be fair, Titus does have alot of curse about his fate...if he was meant to be just a magical Predator drone...

@Rashid

Rashid seems a pretty meh ruler in terms of what he actually did while in power (historically), he is just lucky he was Caliph when his empire was at the height of its power. Regardless, he does have a lionized image in Arabian Nights...well..other than screwing Ja'far over badly.

[hawkeyesvn]

Originally Posted by ellifeedn

What other forum is that? And in this series Jafar was an assassin who tried to kill Sinbad and instead joined him.

Well, I'm worry about Jafar's end. The real Jafar in history also serve as vizier for Harun al-Rashid, he achieve many great things ( He sponsored the academy which was translating Greek works (including Aristotle) into Arabic, and convinced the Caliph to open the first paper mill in Baghdad (Chinese prisoners from the Battle of Talas in 751 had taught the Caliphate papermaking ) and then he and his whole family got free ticket to hell by Harun al-Rashid ( probably because the Caliph feared that his family, the Barmakids, were becoming too influential. )

[Lummie]

I suppose this might end with Titus...

Spoiler for 164:

...becoming a test-subject for turning into a Djinn under pretense he could live on forever in that form. I pity Aladdin having to deal with stuff like this at such a young age.

[Randrak42]

Originally Posted by Lummie

I suppose this might end with Titus...

Spoiler for 164:

...becoming a test-subject for turning into a Djinn under pretense he could live on forever in that form. I pity Aladdin having to deal with stuff like this at such a young age.

Thankfully Aladdin is far more mature for his age (most of the time anyway).

[Rainrir]

Spoiler:

My god, there are OTHER children like Titus.

Lolimagi, why U DU TIS. I am also starting to wonder if Lolimagi is really a Magi....since she refers to "everyone" when talking about Titus's fate. It could be that the real Laem Magi passed on. Everyone now are creating clones to continue the masquerade and perpetuate Laem's national strength.

I don't think Moragnett would deliberately screw with Titus, at least according to the characterization thus far. He still seems geuininely concerned for Titus (aka loves all magicians equally). However, playing with Dark Rukh is always dangerous....the results might not be what Morganett expects.

I sure hope it doesn't end up with "Titus and Marga together in death", if Titus kicks Marga wouldn't get the treatment to prolong her life.

Regardless....Titus Deathflag GET....

[Izayoi]

Originally Posted by Lummie

I suppose this might end with Titus...

Spoiler for 164:

...becoming a test-subject for turning into a Djinn under pretense he could live on forever in that form. I pity Aladdin having to deal with stuff like this at such a young age.

This speculation is horrifying. Please stop.

[ellifeedn]

I know I should be focusing on the newest chapter, but I wanted to put down this bunch of ideas I came up with while I still remember them. This is all speculation, but the first part has the ideas that are based on evidence while the second part has ideas that are baseless. Now then:

Part One:
1) Balbadd obviously takes some inspiration from Baghdad, but I think it also takes inspiration from Istanbul/Constantinople (minus the religious parts).

2) Hinohoho is said to be from the extreme North. That brings to mind Scandinavia, and the possibility that he is a Viking.

3) I've been wondering what the Partevia Empire is an equivalent of. Based on how it went to war with Magnoshutatt (European equivalent), it must close enough to send soldiers. Thus I've concluded that it is based on the Russian Empire.

Part Two:

1) Al Sarmen, the evil organization of this series, is operating out of Japan.

2) Aladdin or someone will organize the people of the 5th district and have them sing a soul-moving song (like Hallelujah). This will cause Mogamett (or whatever the #&^$ his name is) and his cronies to see normal people in a different light. They won't immediately give up their racist views, but will act less harshly towards them.

(Again, this is speculation.)

[Randrak42]

Originally Posted by ellifeedn

1) Balbadd obviously takes some inspiration from Baghdad, but I think it also takes inspiration from Istanbul/Constantinople (minus the religious parts).

Because they have similar names? I can see Istanbul due to the two cities having similar geography but that's about it as far as I'm aware...

Originally Posted by ellifeedn

3) I've been wondering what the Partevia Empire is an equivalent of. Based on how it went to war with Magnoshutatt (European equivalent), it must close enough to send soldiers. Thus I've concluded that it is based on the Russian Empire.

Looking at Drakon's human form clothing...it actually looks like Egyptian clothes (the Partevia Empire and the Heliohapt Kingdom are actually close).

But the location of the countries in the world has nothing to do with the real world empire they are based on...if I remember correctly the Kou Empire is right above the Leam Empire and Magnoshutatt is right west of Leam.

Originally Posted by ellifeedn

1) Al Sarmen, the evil organization of this series, is operating out of Japan.

Wait...what? Where did you get this one from?

Originally Posted by ellifeedn

2) Aladdin or someone will organize the people of the 5th district and have them sing a soul-moving song (like Hallelujah). This will cause Mogamett (or whatever the #&^$ his name is) and his cronies to see normal people in a different light. They won't immediately give up their racist views, but will act less harshly towards them.

Seriously hope this doesn't happen cause this is just a bad...a very very bad way of resolving the situation.

[shalala]

If that is the case for Titus then that would suck.

Spoiler for for 164:

Seeing as I have not read the raw version of 164 and have just read what other people have been saying I going to assume like a few people have also said that he may well be curse his own fate thus making his Rukh black orrr someone from Al Sarmen like that teacher who teaches rukh’s properties and alteration as I don't see Moragnett working with Al Sarmen but I would assume he knows that they are in his school but shows a blind eye to them given that they have useful knowledge on magic would trick Titus and pump his body with black Rukh and making him a dark djinn who is also good with magic. For all we know Marga would also be used in this experiment and could well be forced fused with Titus. But seeing how light rukh can change into black rukh I would assume that the same could be down to black turning into light which Aladdin could learn while taking rukh’s properties and alteration classes. Soo he may well find a way to help Titus and save his life. Also seeing how he is a Magi subordinate would that mean he would also get Magoi from the rukh around him? Because if soo then Aladdin would end up teaching him how to alter Rukh so he also to prolong his own life. I wonder if Titus would end up like Sinbad as he also also able to use black and white Rukh? As him and Aladdin did say they would teach each other what they learned in their classes. Also Moragnett could have a play in helping Titus prolong his life seeing how I read he runs to him for help so he would well do something that could be used as a safe switch if he where to turn into a dark djinn seeing how he cares deeply for magicians and so far I think all dark djinn have died after turning into a djinn.

Also the The Adventures of Sinbad would have Yunan in it. So maybe we will learn more about the Dungeons and more about him. (HE is such a cutie XD).

[Awrya]

164 is out, nice read.

For some reason I think they're not slowing Marga's illness, but instead dulling her sense of pain. I just can't imagine that someone who had a weak constitution because of that disease, would be so active after just one session.

Sprinthus can cook? Reminds me of Hakuryuu.

Titus joins Mogamett's side, the last page was really well done. It really reminded me of Anakin Skywalker joining Palpatine.

[shalala]

Originally Posted by Awrya

164 is out, nice read.

For some reason I think they're not slowing Marga's illness, but instead dulling her sense of pain. I just can't imagine that someone who had a weak constitution because of that disease, would be so active after just one session.

Sprinthus can cook? Reminds me of Hakuryuu.

Titus joins Mogamett's side, the last page was really well done. It really reminded me of Anakin Skywalker joining Palpatine.

I wonder if she has been getting the treatment off screen as well. As she did say it does not hurt any more soo that could imply that it has been going for some time and thus no long hurts as much as it did before.

I also agree on the last page maybe some more crying would also been good. But seeing how Mogamett seems to know what is happening to him. I would assume he has made some plan in case Titus came to him for help.

I wonder if Sprinthus would join Aladdin and co. He can cook and is great a using healing magic which would come in handy if Mor uses too much Magoi and goes all blah like the first time she used her Household Vessel. Plus he is funny and I wouldn't mind if we got to hear more of his back story. Also the fact that he got a pet snake.

Anyone know how long it takes for the moderators to approve of a comment as one view on what 164 could have been about hasn't gone up .

[marvelB]

Originally Posted by Lummie

I suppose this might end with Titus...

Spoiler for 164:

...becoming a test-subject for turning into a Djinn under pretense he could live on forever in that form. I pity Aladdin having to deal with stuff like this at such a young age.

Originally Posted by Izayoi

This speculation is horrifying. Please stop.

As horrifying as it may be, I actually find that plausible. Frankly, Titus is already becoming something like a "Cassim 2.0" of sorts in my eyes.....

[shalala]

Originally Posted by marvelB

As horrifying as it may be, I actually find that plausible. Frankly, Titus is already becoming something like a "Cassim 2.0" of sorts in my eyes.....

Why do you think he is turning into Cassim 2.0?

[ellifeedn]

Originally Posted by Randrak42

Wait...what? Where did you get this one from?

My mind comes up with all sorts of ideas, some good and some bad. But sometimes I get ideas so outlandish that I have to share with everyone the craziness of it. In hindsight I should probably stop spending so much time in the Toaru sub-forum; too much crazy for my own good .

[Cosmic Eagle]

Scheherazade....just what are you thinking....

I honestly can't see any good end for Marga at all as well. A real pity

[Starshipw]

I could see Titus merging with Marga to "Stay with her forever." If Marga has Titus rukh, does that automatically make her a strong magician?

[Rainrir]

Originally Posted by Awrya

For some reason I think they're not slowing Marga's illness, but instead dulling her sense of pain. I just can't imagine that someone who had a weak constitution because of that disease, would be so active after just one session.

It is really involved if the ritual just dulls her pain, with its huge magical formation and number of mages involved. I don't think Moganett would deliberately lie to Titus on what they can do, that will seem kind of OOC.

Originally Posted by marvelB

As horrifying as it may be, I actually find that plausible. Frankly, Titus is already becoming something like a "Cassim 2.0" of sorts in my eyes.....

I think Titus has plenty of reason to curse his fate if he was created just to die after a while, though I wouldn't really call him Cassim 2.0 (in that case Dunya would be Cassim 2.0 and Titus would be Cassim 3.0)

Originally Posted by Starshipw

I could see Titus merging with Marga to "Stay with her forever." If Marga has Titus rukh, does that automatically make her a strong magician?

That's about the only way Marga can survive this arc....Though at this stage it seems the "EVERYONE DIES HAPPILY TOGETHER" is highly likely... T_T

[Yaskaleh]

Originally Posted by Randrak42

Looking at Drakon's human form clothing...it actually looks like Egyptian clothes (the Partevia Empire and the Heliohapt Kingdom are actually close).

But the location of the countries in the world has nothing to do with the real world empire they are based on...if I remember correctly the Kou Empire is right above the Leam Empire and Magnoshutatt is right west of Leam.

Magnoshutatt is east of Laem empire and west of Kou empire.

Laem - sea - Magnoshutatt --------- Kou
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Patevia - sea - aktia
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sea
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Sindria
Ch 121 page 11 shows a simple map

Edit:
Anyone who has a good map over the Magi world?