That's actually an interesting question I never really gave this much thought before 🤔

There's a high chance I may be wrong but I think to answer this we'd have to consider what makes a wizard, well, a wizard. If it's the fact that they have powers and powers alone then they should indeed die like a human when they lose them.

However, if it's due to the fact that they are biologically born to be closer to spirits and magical creatures more than humans no matter then they should (theoretically) still shatter all the same. (At least I think they should...?)

(If there was a way to see if any creatures that may be mythical or of the magical type but hold no inherent magic powers themselves turn to stone when they die then perhaps the same could be said for the wizards but I don't think there's been any instances of that so far?)

(I also feel like it would kind of be an easy way out for anyone that would rather not turn to stone to just break a promise near the end of their life and then have a body to leave behind. So maybe it just may not be possible story wise too?)

It's either a reference to something or just a name I randomly came up with that I thought would fit the image of the character I had in mind!

Here's a few examples of the one's that do mean something c:

• Siena's last name "Sonai" is a mish mash of "son" meaning last and "ai" (which sounds like "ay") meaning moon both in turkish. So together it's "last moon" which is nod to a prophecy she's a part of.

  • Asta's full name Anastasia comes from a word that means resurrection which is supposed to be a reference to the time loop she's stuck in.
  • Rial's name (both first and last) are anagrams of words that have to do with his character. Rial = Liar and Nohset = Honest. Which is supposed to kind of pose the question of "Am I lying? Or am I being honest?"

That's tricky... I'd love to try on a ton of their outfits (they all look fun to be in) but realistically speaking something I would actually wear would be something like Snow and White's b-day 2021 outfits! (most of that years birthday outfits seem like things that I'd actually like to try on lol)

As for an event I never really considered any before but here's a possible idea for Amia I put together after some thinking

Amia- With Arthur! They'd visit a special workshop in the northmost part of the West that belongs to a wizard specializing in sculpting things for people to remember their loved ones by, the only catch? It's made entirely out of ice! (Which has a reason for it too but let me spare you the read and keep this short skjhf)

OF COURSE !!!

I mentioned this in one of my last asks but North Rhapsody is my favourite of the Rhapsody's because of the theme of remembering death and appreciating your loved ones in general.

It's interesting because right at the beginning of the story when you'd think it should be White angry about the festival taking place its Snow. For Snow this festival is more than just appreciating the dead and remembering the days bygone. For Snow, this is a way to atone (in a sense). Though for both twins they experience the meaning of this festival much differently.

I know Snow says that he's been keeping up with the festival as a means of thanks but I'm sure it wasn't always like that (hell I'm sure he still has other thoughts in mind while helping to hold it)

To me Snow sees it as a way to atone and apologize to White whilst likely being on the side of the living where he understands how difficult it is it live without your beloved. To be the only one left behind.

White even states that he would return every year home to Make Sure it was played out. But only started to show this much attention to the festival AFTER White's death.

Snow accusing White that the festival means nothing to him while in reality the festival means too much too personally is likely why White is able to look at their circumstances logically and is more eager to cancel it.

But White suggesting to cancel the festival here is-at the same time- like him refusing Snow's "apology" which is likely why it hurt him even more.

White even tells Akira while explaining what the festival is about that
the festival is what the living wish for for the dead.
Even the way White words this (and adding on that its even said outright by him later on) that at least in his eyes he is never asked if the he even Want such a festival to take place.

That being said that brings us to White's pov on the matter....

White sees this festival as multiple things but what more than a reminder of his own state of being. Snow is so adamant about this festival Because He's Dead. He Is Being Celebrated because he's no longer a part of the living. Everywhere he looks past the lanterns and the decor and the outfits everyone's adorned in he is constantly reminded of what has happened, of what is irreversible.

This festival as much as it does have its positive sides forces White to remember just what his place is in the world. A being that is simply around because his brother wills it so.

THIS TOOK A LOT OF THINKING BUT I THINK I PUT A PROPER LIST TOGETHER :>

Preludes -East Prelude: The way that there was so much at stake and all the Eastern wizards were thinking about each other (a̶n̶d̶ w̶e̶ g̶e̶t̶ t̶o̶ s̶e̶e̶ F̶a̶u̶s̶t̶ y̶e̶l̶l̶ a̶n̶d̶ t̶h̶r̶e̶a̶t̶e̶n̶ M̶i̶t̶h̶r̶a̶) AND the fact that when the northern wizards finally showed up they just made thing Worse. It's great, I like Central Prelude as second for similar reasons.

Etudes -East Etude: (Going strong with the East stories-) I was very tempted to go with South because the bgm and that one scene with Snow and Figaro at each others throats alone is enough to win me over but I positively Love East Etude. It's the first time we get a further glimpse at what transpired between Figaro and Faust and get to see Figaro's pov of things. And I just really like the idea of them going to help an old friend of theirs find peace too... there was so much Faust had to face just being there and it was amazing to think about while reading. (Bianca is also very high up on my favourite npc list so there's also that )

Ballads - Central Ballad: I think I've had a pretty solid pattern going on for my favourites so far and Central Ballad fits right in. Holding Arthur very gently in this one the poor boy... There are so many scenes that can be mentioned here I love how we get to hear about Arthur's childhood, see just how happy he is to be back where he considers home, just how genuinely terrified Oz is of Arthur finding out that what he loves so much had been destroyed, and then learn why Oz had to get rid of it in the first place... 🥹

Concertos- South Concerto: I feel like I keep going over similar points but Mitile trying his best to hold onto things he doesn't want to lose, doing his best to accomplish what he wishes with his own strength... And then there's the fact that the whole event was based around the idea of the students learning to say goodbye no matter how hard or heartbreaking it may be and I ;;

Rhapsody- NORTH RHAPSODY: Anyone that knows me would know why this is pretty self explanatory but 1) there is an entire festival around remembering the dead 2) White literally Fights Snow over doing it 3) There is an entire scene with White realizing how ironic it is that he is doing this festival and contemplating his existence all over again (The whole event is just great ;;)

Fantasia: - South Fantasia: I'm gonna try to not make this longer than it needs to be by just saying that almost all of East Etude's reasoning applies here.

My first thought was "I want to design a pair of twins". My second thought was "Since the moon is already a huge plot point in the story, I should make them Sun and Moon themed" (hence their names).

Their clothes were designed to embrace their cute looks as children (since they realize at one point that as much as they despise their child forms, acting like an adorable, clueless kid makes most things a lot less troublesome to deal with) while still retaining their sun and moon theme.

A big factor in their overall design was just my curiosity to be honest "Everyone learned what they know from somebody at some point" and "Snow and White are the ones who are always looked at in blame of raising Figaro and Oz the way they did and in turn causing a lot of problems in history, but what if they weren't completely to blame?" and so, why not put together a pair of twins who had taught Snow and White? Teachers who played a great role in molding them into the people they are today.
(I also kinda just wanted them to be in Figaro and Oz's positions for once lol)

What do they think about the way Figaro and Oz were raised? Quite frankly they had little idea they even existed for a Very long time. They would keep tabs on Snow and White just enough to know that they were still alive and kicking...for the most part (I'm so sorry White-). When they do really find out about them is when they meet After Amia (their current student) is summoned as a sage's wizard and to be fair they genuinely don't care That much? What Snow and White do with their students is frankly none of their concern and considering that they're probably 90% of the reason Snow and White raised Figaro and Oz that way to begin with their methods are likely things they themselves practice and naturally quite normal to them.

(This turned out a lot longer than I thought skghk my apologies I just like talking about my wizards children)