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A Story of Silent Rebellion

The Hill of Crosses In the serene northern parts of Lithuania, there's a pilgrimage site known as the Hill of Crosses. Over 100,000 crosses stand on this hill, each a testament to the Baltic people's resistance during the Soviet occupation from 1944 to 1990, and to struggles faced even earlier, dating back to the 1831 Lithuanian uprising. This pilgrimage began with women mourning their husbands lost in the Polish-Russian War, gradually transforming into the site we see today. Despite the Soviets' efforts to erase this symbol—bulldozing the site, blocking roads, and implementing harsh penalties—the people of Lithuania persisted, secretly bringing crosses to the hill every night, a true embodiment of silent resistance. Unyielding Unity: The Human Chain In 1989, something extraordinary happened. Two million people, more than 30% of the Baltic population, formed a 690km long human chain across the three nations. This wasn't just a display of unity; it was a formidable state

D&D is about to Change - What about Our Game?

Upcoming Changes in the 5e Player's Handbook As devotees of the Dungeons & Dragons universe, we're accustomed to the ebbs and flows of game mechanics and lore. However, the upcoming release of a new 5e Player's Handbook signals changes that may shake up the community. Let’s dissect these updates and ponder their implications on our beloved game. Revisiting Combat: A Nod to Baldur's Gate 3 The revised combat rules, including 'Cleave' and 'Graze,' are reminiscent of Baldur's Gate 3. These changes raise the question: Are we enhancing the game or merely complicating what many have come to love? While the intent might be to inject new life into combat and speed things up, there's a fine line between innovation and unnecessary complexity. The new combat rules may work like a charm in a videogame, but does this translate well to the table? Time will tell. Overhauling Magic The new categorization of spells into Arcane, Divine, and Primal is a bold mo