Totems

Well now, if you’re lookin’ to go to Guadalajara, and you want a good place to stay, I reckon it’s best to book yourself a room in a fancy hotel, like the ones you find with those big ol’ stars. We’re talkin’ ’bout the 5-star kind. You know, those real nice ones where you can sleep like a queen and get treated like one too. The place I’m talkin’ about is called the Hotel Totem, and it’s right there in Guadalajara. Don’t you go thinkin’ that’s just any ol’ place….

Well, let me tell ya about these funny lookin’ poles, called Hawaiian totem poles, that ya might see around the islands. Now, them totem poles ain’t just somethin’ fancy to look at, they got a whole lotta meaning behind ’em. In Hawaii, them tiki totem poles are more than just some wood carved with faces and shapes. Oh no, they represent a whole bunch of spirits and gods, like they’re watchin’ over the folks, helpin’ ‘em with all sorts of things like havin’ babies, stayin’ safe, and even bringin’ in…

Well now, you see, when we talk about giraffes, most folks think of them as just them big animals with long necks, walkin’ around in the wild. But there’s a whole lot more to ’em, I tell ya. In some places, like in China, they ain’t just regular animals. They got a special meaning, kinda like how we might look up to a wise elder in the village. The giraffe, to some, is seen as a symbol of luck and prosperity, kinda like what they call a ‘Qilin’. I ain’t…

Well, well, let me tell ya, this Bloodstorm War Totem thing, it ain’t like any ol’ hammer or stick you might be used to seein’. It’s a big, two-handed mace, and let me tell ya, when ya swing it, things get knocked down! Ain’t no light tap, that’s for sure. This here weapon, it’s somethin’ mighty special for those who like to get up close and personal in the battle, swingin’ hard and heavy. The Bloodstorm War Totem’s got itself a hefty item level of 40, which is somethin’ real…

Well now, let me tell ya somethin’ about the beaver. This little critter ain’t just somethin’ you see swimmin’ around in the creek, no sir. It’s got itself a mighty big role in the world, especially when you start talkin’ about spirit animals and totems. Folks, they ain’t just cute little things buildin’ dams, they’re full of lessons for us humans, believe me. If you ever find yourself with a beaver as your totem, then you’re in for a ride of learnin’ about hard work, creativity, and teamwork. The beaver,…

Well, now, if you’re sittin’ here wonderin’ ’bout them big ol’ buffalo, you’re in for a treat. Them buffalo, they ain’t just animals, no sir. They got a whole lotta meaning and power tied up in ’em. People from all kinds of places, like them Native Americans and folks in ancient Egypt and such, they been seein’ the buffalo as a symbol of strength, abundance, and all sorts of other things that make life worth livin’. The Buffalo’s Strength Now, if you ask me, the first thing you notice ’bout…

Well, I ain’t much of a fancy speaker, but I reckon I can tell ya a bit about these wolf totem poles folks been talkin’ about. Now, totem poles, them tall, wooden things folks carve animals into, they ain’t just for decoration. They got deep meaning, every one of ‘em. And when it comes to wolves on these poles, well, that’s somethin’ special. Now, wolves, they ain’t like your regular ol’ animals. They’re a symbol of loyalty, y’see. They stick with their pack through thick and thin. Ain’t no abandonin’…

Well, lemme tell ya, the Voidvessel Totem ain’t something ya come across every day. It’s somethin’ mighty important, though, especially if you’re playin’ somethin’ like Final Fantasy XIV. Now, I ain’t no expert, but I reckon I can help ya understand what it’s all about, even if it ain’t the easiest thing to explain. This here totem is part of a big ol’ hunt, and it ain’t somethin’ to just toss aside. Folks go out and fight for these, and when they manage to snag one, they get all kinds…

Well now, let me tell ya about this word “totemo.” It’s a word in Japanese, and it sure gets used quite a bit. Now, don’t get all confused, it’s a simple word really. “Totemo” is what they call an adverb in Japanese, which is just a fancy way of saying it’s a word that adds something extra to a sentence, like how we might say “very” in English. But let me tell you, there’s more to it than just that! When you hear folks say “totemo,” they’re usually talkin’ about…

Well, let me tell ya ’bout this comic called Totem Realm. It’s a real strange one, but folks seem to like it. You see, it starts off with a gal named Sera. Now, she ain’t no queen or princess or nothin’—just a regular office worker, sittin’ in her cubicle day in and day out. Life ain’t too excitin’ for her, and she probably thought it would stay that way forever. But oh no, that ain’t how things go in stories like these. One day, this whole new world just opens…