Nick Olsson

Lysandra Vale’s solo debut is a measured, emotionally intelligent reckoning with trauma and recovery—an album that refuses spectacle in favor of truth. Powerful, restrained, and deeply human, it stands as one of the most honest records to emerge from the Maraheim scene in years.

The Blood of Life The historical repression of women due to their menstrual cycles is a multifaceted issue that has evolved over centuries, influenced by the rise of patriarchal institutions such as The Church of Hallowed Vows and the doctrines of the Talbot family. To fully comprehend how menstruation has been used as a tool of oppression, it is essential to explore its role in early societies, the shift toward patriarchal dominance, and the lasting effects of these attitudes across the...

“To be eternal is to remember too much.”