[Mulawin] 12/17/2004 02:11:37 PM

That's a very good observation. In truth, any kind of government or association is only as strong as its weakest point.

Yes, as Balasik said, Ravena and humans are the most alike. I think all the Ravena aside from Ravenum show human traits. Vultra, Habagat and Tuka may yet redeem themselves for the sake of their loved ones. Rasmus is wicked, but his emotional attachments make him human-like.

The only clues we have are in Ravenum's own scenes with the Ravena. Is he touched by "humanity" or does he still possess what we'd recognize as human traits? It seems he does not. See how he deals with his subjects: Habagat had killed his own son, but Ravenum had absolutely no sympathy for him and rebuked him many times. When Tuka asked for information about her son's whereabouts, Ravenum said, "Huwag ka nang umasa pa na makitang buhay ang sutil mong anak."

Also when Rasmus (who is his own son), begged him to bring back Vultra to life when she went missing, Ravenum also ignored him, calling her (I think) "walang kwentang tagapatag." He further punished Rasmus by diminishing his powers and putting Habagat in charge of their army. Ravenum said of Habagat, “Hindi siya nagaaksaya ng panahon sa mga walang kwentang bagay tulad ng pagmamahal.” Of course, Habagat himself later lost his favor after Mulagat's death.

But Ravenum had once been human (well, half-human) himself. Does he still have humanity left in him? He seems not to. BUT! Let’s not be so sure! Remember Darth Vader in Star Wars! Maybe if Gabriel is his son, he will do a Darth Vader and die for him! LOL Who knows? Or maybe if Gabriel is Rasmus’ son, then the king will do a 360 degree turn and save his boy at the last minute! Then wow, he gets instant Nirvana like Anakim Skywalker! :)

I wrote about the possibility of redemption for the Ravena last month in my blog here.

Personally, since my philosophy is good and evil is always a choice, and that’s what we’re here for (to choose between the two, it’s why God gave us free will), I would like to see the Ravena redeem themselves. It’s a heroic story, and it would be nice if all the characters – Mulawin, Ravena, Diwata, human and all – outdo themselves and amaze us. That would make for a truly worthy climax. Then again, truth, some beings just willingly and knowingly choose to side with evil. That's the real tragedy of life. We can't make other people's choices for them.

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Posted by South Rock to Mulawin at 12/17/2004 02:11:37 PM