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Oh! I didn't know those things that you've written.
I definitely agree with your last sentence.
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In the 1460s and 1470s, what is today Romania—primarily comprising the historical regions of Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania—did not experience widespread witch trials or hunts in the way that would become common in Western Europe in later centuries (especially the 16th and 17th centuries).

In Transylvania (then part of the Kingdom of Hungary), witch trials were rare in the 15th century, as the legal and cultural framework for systematic witch-hunting had not yet developed. The region followed Canon Law and customary laws influenced by Hungarian legal traditions. The Catholic Church still had jurisdiction over heresy and witchcraft, and the emphasis was more on heresy (e.g., Hussitism) than on diabolical witchcraft. Transylvania’s multi-ethnic makeup (Romanians, Hungarians, Saxons, Szeklers) also meant different cultural attitudes toward magic and superstition, but there was no large-scale persecution at this time.

In Wallachia and Moldavia (independent principalities), the situation was notably different. These were Orthodox Christian states with relatively little formal persecution of witches during the 15th century. Folk magic (vrăjitorie) and superstitions were widespread, but they were often dealt with informally or locally, not via major judicial campaigns. The Orthodox Church had less of a doctrinal obsession with the idea of witchcraft as satanic pacts compared to the Catholic Inquisition. Accusations, when they occurred, were more about harm actually inflicted, not demonic worship.

There are few, if any, recorded formal witch trials from this time in Wallachia or Moldavia.

The witch-hunting era in the Romanian regions came later, largely in response to Western and Central European influences like the Habsburg takeover.

If someone were found guilty of being a witch in the 1460s–1470s in the regions that are now Romania—Wallachia, Moldavia, or Transylvania—execution would have been very rare, but not impossible, particularly if the charge was tied to harmful magic, poisoning, or heresy.

If execution did occur, the most likely method would have been Beheading or Hanging. These were the most probable methods for capital punishment in that era and region, especially when applied by secular authorities for crimes such as murder, treason, or sorcery. Beheading was seen as a more "honorable" execution, often used for nobles or high-status individuals, while hanging was more common for commoners. These were typical methods used in the Byzantine, Slavic, and Hungarian legal traditions that influenced the area.

Burning at the Stake was unlikely, but not strictly impossible in this period and region. Burning for witchcraft was much more common in Western and Central Europe, especially under Catholic or Protestant inquisitorial systems. In 15th-century Orthodox principalities, burning was not a common execution method for witches, but might be used in extreme cases, especially where heresy or demonic pacts were alleged—though this theological framing was not yet dominant in Wallachia or Moldavia. In Transylvania, under Hungarian rule, there are scattered records of burning for heresy, but few or none specifically for witchcraft until later centuries.

It's worth noting that the Orthodox Church in Wallachia and Moldavia had no formal Inquisition. Folk magic and divination were often treated as misdemeanors or punished with penance or local sanctions, not death.

The Catholic-influenced parts of Transylvania might have pursued harsher punishments, but witchcraft was not yet a capital crime in Hungarian law during the 1460s–70s.

So, Lisa's death as recorded in two separate canons is actually... surprisingly unlikely given her time and place in history, unless something happened earlier in the Castlevania timeline that we can't see that would have altered the local culture and laws significantly (admittedly, not exactly unthinkable).

So yeah, a tad less sense. Not impossible, but highly unlikely, and most definitely the work of writers deliberately stretching things pretty far to fit the Dark Fairy Tale mold they wanted to work with.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: A sequel of Gal Guardian game
« Last post by Inccubus on June 30, 2025, 06:39:19 AM »
Oh, cool!
Been meaning to go back to the first game for a while.
Glad to see a sequel coming.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
« Last post by Inccubus on June 30, 2025, 05:36:42 AM »
So glad to see a new entry in this series coming!
The first one and it' two retro spin-offs were great, so I'm psyched for this one.
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Fan Stuff / Re: CHRONICLES OF THE WOLF
« Last post by VladOfWallachia on June 28, 2025, 12:28:04 AM »
I'm pretty far in, but I haven't finished it yet. The thing I'm most impressed with so far is how huge the game is. The game has also subverted my expectations during some of the big moments. I look forward to finishing it.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
« Last post by Dark Nemesis on June 25, 2025, 04:20:41 PM »
New interview for the game with with legendary developers IGA and SHUTARO https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/bloodstained-the-scarlet-engagement-exclusive-interview-shutaro-iga
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Off Topic / New Wild ARMS album , yee haw
« Last post by Jazz Paladin Productions on June 24, 2025, 01:47:04 AM »
So I am a big fan of A) Wild Arms , B) Spaghetti Westerns and C) Ennio Morricone scores, so I decided after years of waiting to finally combine 3 of my favorite things and make an album.

In other exciting news, it was also just featured as Album of the Month on a recent video game music podcast, happy dance!

Hope you like ! Glad to see the forum is still up and running I’ve had a hard time getting in here lately.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mmVTv_OOPnMenCNOEFLvjrRTQ_wv0tDvE


Or

https://open.spotify.com/album/2g7lCaywT9lU3pwJmwuYex?si=dY1Sl6MaQcyzIaEu4bvGZg


Or the Podcast where the album is featured , and also a chance to listen to other cool songs from FFVI :
https://www.megamixtape.com/podcast/the-mix-mayo-2025/
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Fan Stuff / Re: CHRONICLES OF THE WOLF
« Last post by RichterB on June 20, 2025, 01:36:30 AM »
Congratulations on the launch! My Switch physical copy wasn't coming till Monday so I decided to order a digital PS5 copy. (Part of me wanted to boost this game's profile a little more anyway and show your publisher it was right to invest in you.) It's SO GOOD. I can see the upgrades in animation from Lecarde all over the place. I've actually seen how the different weapon types have different advantages in different situations. I was able to avoid damage in a tight spot by switching to a firearm and angling it. There's more to the combat than reviewers are generally getting. The backgrounds and textures are beautiful. I was worried for nothing. There are plenty of creepy locales! The NPC stories and interactions are immersive. Everyone knew the music was already on point. And...two words, my stopping point so far, "Tortured Soul." That's classic! Migami hasn't lost their touch!!!

Excited to see more. Thanks for all your hard work on this. There are still some minor typos I saw, but not the end of the world. I know how it goes. But just top notch stuff here. I'm sure I'll post about more later on down the road. I feel like there are things I'm already forgetting to say here. Be proud of what you've done.

EDIT: I remembered one thing I wanted to say: The reports of flashing white between menu/map screens, I'm not getting that on PS5 and the loading is super fast. I have no issues with any of that. the UI does what it should, and does it better than the previous demo or Lecarde games.
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Fan Stuff / Re: CHRONICLES OF THE WOLF
« Last post by The Puritan on June 19, 2025, 12:42:31 AM »
Today's the day (over here anyway) and my gaming calendar is wide open!  ;D

EDIT: It's funny. Back when the game was first announced, I was wondering if it would directly homage Brotherhood of the Wolf in some way since it also dealt with the Beast of Gevaudan and it's a cult favorite among dark fantasy fans. Come the full release

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That was just one of the many, many things I loved about Chronicles of the Wolf. I can't write a full review without sounding like I'm gushing, so I'll just say congratulations to Migami and all who worked on this game. It's one helluva ride, and I look forward to even more from the Migami Monsterverse!
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YouTube popped this up recently, even though it's a couple years old. So I decided to give it a watch. You would think after filming this that they would never do it again, but they decided to make it a mini-series on their channel and still play old games to this day. After watching this video, I understood why Craig is such a snarky A-hole in the recent play-throughs.

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"Duck, Blabs. Duck and hit!"

"I can do that? Oh, yeah I can!"

WARNING: loud swearing and grating nasally voice
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