Popular Art lists all the relevant cortex entries of the Histories sub section found in the Library main section of the Cortex.
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A total of 10 cortex entries make reference to Popular Art (Library). Various literature, radio shows and other popular art from Bastion.
Dawnguard
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A popular radio drama featuring the adventures of the Freelancer guild known as the Dawnguard. Produced by the Antium Radio Transmission (ART), the first season of Dawnguard was originally conceived as a hard-hitting realistic drama, but fans believe the show revealed its true self in the second season when the character of Alhazen told Walker that he was actually a human chimera. The show has since become a longstanding sensation with increasingly dramatic storylines and the common "Electrify this!" catchphrase. The show has been renewed for a ninth season.
Detective Hops Mysteries
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The Detective Hops Mysteries is a radio serial featuring the exploits of Sentinel Quincy and his partner, a grabbit named Detective Hops. Airing in the afternoon, the series is popular with families.
Sentinel Quincy is played by the esteemed dramatic actor Renerson Ped, who first skyrocketed to fame playing young Midderon in the serial epic "Legion's End." After playing the teenage Midderon well into his thirties, Ped was brought on for a short stint on The Crimson Lancer. Detective Hops was created as a star vehicle for Ped, though it is his co-star, Brownie the Grabbit, that won the 467 Radio Drama Award for outstanding achievement in a drama for the role as Detective Hops.
Guide to Manners
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When greeting acquaintances, one should use formal language. One does not need to be overly florid, but should follow simple, traditional conversation styles. For example, Hello, Good Day, or even Greetings will show your conversation partner the proper respect. Whereas terms like Hey, Yo, and What Cha Boostin' are best left to conversations with close friends.
— From Guide to Manners
How to Apologize
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While it's easy to lay blame when feelings are hurt, you owe it to yourself to take a step back and examine the situation. Feelings and viewpoints are subjective, and it is important to note that your reaction to something, while real, may not be actually be about the person you are angry at. Realizing and admitting when you are not objective is the first step to mending fractured relationships, and your relationship to the world in general.
— From How to Apologize
Icetide, Festival of
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When the people of Mirrus begin to see their breath, they know that the chill is coming. This seasonal arrival of cold weather means that Icetide has finally returned and, as the oppressive heat lifts, so do people's spirits.
Whether by accident or intelligent design, frosty Shaper ice globes suddenly appear throughout Bastion, chilling the air from sea to mountains. The drop in the temperature dresses the world in sparkly white and brings many welcome changes--most notably, the emergence of the rare Ice Flower plant. The sap of the Ice Flower is very valuable and its harvest becomes a frenzy.
Along-side the serious and dangerous work of harvest, there is fun to be had. The accompanying festival is cheerful and sometimes wild. Pilots take breaks to zip through the frosty air on challenging race courses. People give gifts and attend ice-bath parties. Snowball fights are common but always in good fun.
Although never predictable in its timing, Icetide is welcome whenever it arrives.
Tessi the Tesilar (1)
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Tessi the Tesilar is the beloved children's tale about a tesilar who has a hard time controlling her electric-zaps. The story also includes her friends who live around Moonpod Lagoon.
Tessi was so surprised to see Kori the Korox in the lagoon that she had to calm her zaps before she and Grabbit ran up to him.
"Hi, Kori," Tessi said. "You're watering my moonpods."
"Yes," Kori said. "I was thinking about you, Tessi. You're my friend and I wanted to do something nice for you. So, I'm watering your moonpods."
Grabbit frowned. "But they are already in water. This is a lagoon."
"It's the thought that counts, Grabbit," Tessi said. "And I like Kori's thoughts."
— From Tessi the Tesilar
Tessi the Tesilar (2)
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"Would you like to come in for tea, Tessi?" Grabbit asked.
"I can't today," Tessi said. "I am full of zaps, and may scorch your new carpet."
Grabbit huffed a little. "If you don't want to be my friend, you can just say so."
"Oh, it's not that, Grabbit. It's just that I feel on edge, and I when I fall off it, I don't want to land on you."
"Don't be silly, Tessi," Grabbit scolded. "Everyone knows that when you're on edge, friends are the best parachute."
"Everyone knows? Oh my. I have a so much to learn.".
The Crimson Lancer
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This radio melodrama follows the gripping adventures of Kista Stormbreaker and her fellow lancers. Filled with romance, danger, and betrayal. The most recent storyline involves Kista Stormbreaker and her attempts to teach her self-aware javelin, Garaxis, how to be human. She must also protect Garaxis from the jealous Ansen Redknight.
Critics have called The Crimson Lancer "romantic pap" and "a total bore," but its rabid fan base has made The Crimson Lancer a genuine phenomenon.
The Freelancers Three (1)
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Dalathie's influential story about Freelancers working around Arath and Velathra, hunting down Anzu and generally having great deal of fun. The Freelancers Three was an instant sensation in the early 200s, and made Dalathie, whose real name was Norl Quirk, an instant sensation, still celebrated today.
The Freelancers Three (2)
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Long ago, in the early Legion Victorious years, the countryside was populated with lancers fair and true. The most famous of these were Perimodes, Gillimer and Urry, and upon recognizing a sympathy between them, the three formed a cooperation. They vowed to follow the example of General Tarsis in courage, faith, trust, and valor, as the Legionnaires did in the glory days. They named their guild The Freelancers Three, and it is here that our story begins.
— From The Freelancers Three