The representation of justice in witch hunting narratives in South Korean TV shows

Witch hunting has become a prominent theme in many South Korean drama series, captivating audiences with its compelling narratives and engaging characters. While the concept of witch hunting may be rooted in traditional folklore and superstition, these dramas often explore modern-day society and the consequences of people's actions. In these drama series, the main characters often find themselves caught in a web of deceit, manipulation, and betrayal, as they are unjustly accused of being witches. The supposed witches are shunned by their communities and face severe discrimination, leading to their social isolation and psychological distress. The drama series emphasize the negative impact of witch hunting on individuals and society as a whole. It highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and the dangers of relying on snap judgments and stereotypes.

Take CHEST OF GOLD 5/9 (X).
Return to the Ruined Temple.
Place and take RATCHET REPAIR (Y).
Select (Z).

Click the weapon rack and get the Two-pronged Spear , then use your old spearhead on the tall spear still on the rack to make and then collect a second one. Click the marked stone 10a for a close-up, then again to move it and collect a Map Fragment and read a section of a book explaining the columns in the volcanic cavern.

It highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and the dangers of relying on snap judgments and stereotypes. By showcasing the aftermath of witch hunting, these dramas serve as a cautionary tale and call for greater compassion and tolerance in our own lives. Moreover, these dramas shed light on the power dynamics at play in witch hunting.

Ash of War: Golden Vow | Elden Ring Wiki

Ash of War: Golden Vow is an Ash of War in Elden Ring. Ashes of War can be equipped on Weapons and Shields to modify the Skill or an equipment, or to apply affinities that modify scaling values.

Ash of War: Golden Vow provides Sacred affinity and the Golden Vow Skill.

This Ash of War grants an armament the Sacred affinity and the following skill:

"Golden Vow: Skill passed down from antiquity among the knights of the capital. Raise armament aloft and pledge to honor the Erdtree in battle, granting self and nearby allies increased attack power and defense."

Usable on all melee armaments.

Ash of War: Golden Vow Location in Elden Ring

Where to find Ashes of War: Golden Vow:

• Limgrave: dropped by a mounted Godrick Knight on the cliff southwest above the Deathtouched Catacombs when defeated.
  He's at the east side hill of the Limgrave colosseum.
  [Elden Ring Map Link]

Ash of War: Golden Vow Elden Ring Guide

• Grants skill Golden Vow.
• Provides the Sacred affinity, which adds Holy Damage and Faith scaling, decreases physical damage, most damage negation.
• Can be used with the following affinity Upgrades: Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Lightning, Sacred
• Can be applied to the following weapon categories, so long as the weapon allows skill replacement: Daggers, Straight Swords, Greatswords, Colossal Swords, Curved Swords, Curved Greatswords, Katanas, Twinblades, Thrusting Swords, Heavy Thrusting Swords, Hammers, Great Hammers, Axes, Greataxes, Flails, Spears, Great Spears, Halberds, Reapers, Fists, Claws, Whips, Colossal Weapons

Builds using Golden Vow

Elden Ring Ash of War: Golden Vow Notes & Tips

• Provides a weaker boost than the spell
• Duration: 45 seconds (58 with Old Lord's Talisman)
• Damage +10% (7.5% in PVP)
• All Damage Negation +7.5% (5% in PVP)
• Damage stacks multiplicatively with Flame, Grant me Strength.
• Damage reduction component stacks multiplicatively with food buffs such as Boiled Crab.
• This is an Aura Buff and will not stack with other buffs of the same type

Dunno if this came with patch 1.09.1 but my catch flame does 0 dmg after I use Golden vow ash of war. For context, made a fresh prophet (currently lvl 12), ran around picking stuff up, planned on using golden vow to speed up some fights. However, noticed that after I used Golden vow I couldn't deal dmg with Catch flame.

it seems like this has a similar problem to the jellyfish shield as at the moment if you use it, it causes frenzy spells to do absolutely no damage(haven't tested anything else), spell works fine tho

This buff nullifes the spearcall ritual weapon art on the death ritual spear. I thought it was because it was a holy spell cancelling out a death spell since death-themed enemies are weak to holy but I'm seeing other people saying the same thing about other weapon arts. Weird.

I defeated the knight and the ash dropped. But after the battle it is not in my inventory. Killing the knight once more does not work, he drops it only once. Is this a bug? Anyone encountered this too?

Interesting interaction as of today (patch 1.0.7). This buff causes Storm Blade to do 0 dmg. This does not occur of Beast's Roar. Very interesting.

Yes it's 2.5% damage buff on pvp, but it's quite literally a no commitment, no requirement buff that anyone can have regardless of build, making it always worth it on non-faith builds since you can put it on an off-hand dagger and reap the rewards.

Kinda pointless for a faith build since the spell version is superior to this one, but a pretty useful buff otherwise.

So I just fought the mounted knight who drops the ash just now on patch 1.05 PS4, on a NG character, and the knight opened the fight with Golden Vow, hit me once, and then used Howl of Shabriri while riding his horse? Is that. normal? I have the clip of it, if somebody wants me to upload it.

Gives +7.5% damage/+5% damage negation in PvP. Buff duration is increased by 30% with Old Lord’s talisman.

This seems to be able to buff regular npc enemies when invading. At least it gives them the glowing particle effect, but i haven't been able to test whether it actually makes them stronger.

Seems to be bugged currently with some skills. No damage hit boxes for Death Ritual Spear or Wing of Astel skills with this buff on.

This Ash of War seems underrated. On a socerer or Int spellsword build, equip Golden Vow on any lightweight dagger. Before a boss fight, use Cerulean Hidden Tear, buff yourself with the dagger (along with any other buffs or Terra Magica), and then switch to your main right hand weapon. A free buff for 45 seconds.

I almost beat the game before realizing that this was also an ash of war and not just an incantation lmao. Finally found the lance too

The knight is somewhat near a bunch of flame slugs on a horse staring off into the distance on the edge of a cliff. The art of war isn't as powerful as the incantation oddly enough. Duration is shorter and effect goes from 10% damage increase on ashe to 15% on incantation. I assume the defense buff is similarly 5% lower.

Neither are affected by the faith Stat but the ashe doesn't require faith to be a certain level to cast so that is a plus.

the ash of war version seems to buff spell/incant damage by about 11.66%.

tested multiple attacks -

front-facing Rock Sling unbuffed = 360dmg

front-facing Rock Sling w/ Golden Vow = 402dmg

playing the Paladin, is there maybe another ash of war i can slot in my weapon? the golden vow doesn't really interest me

Easiest way to find that wandering knight is to travel to the Warmaster's Shack and run towards the cliffside directly above Deathtouched Catacombs.

i circled back from the highroad cave past the camp and up the opposite hill from what the map tells u, the wiki is slightly off

New to this type of game. not doing so well. but still having a blast :) Is it possible to add hud illustration, the one that shows ongoing effect,in the text above?

It's at the edge of the cliff. You need to go on top. The coordinates are a bit off. It should be around (-175.9375, 104.54688)

This costs 40 FP to cast, lasts about 45 seconds, and increases damage by about 10% based on some quick testing.

the marker on the map is slightly off, this drops off a mounted non-boss knight slightly north east of where the marker is on the edge of that cliff.

For anyone having trouble finding him, he is not in the camp. He is in the high cliff above near the edge. You have to go around through the forest and uphill

the map is wrong, teleport to warmasters shack, take the road north till you cross under the giant highway and see the collisium in front of you then take a right and follow the right edge of the giant highway east till the part where it is collapsed and take another right over the rubble south-southeast and you should see a ruin ahead of you with a cliff edge to the east, head between the ruin and the cliff edge and you will see the knight ahead of you time of day is unimportant (he's pretty much directly left of the deathtouched catacombs marker on the map on the cliff above)

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Place the PATTERN PIECE (M) and open.
Take the EMPTY BECKER (N). Uncover and take Manuscripts 28/28 (O).
Take the KEEPER’S GUIDE (P).
Return to the Safe.

Often, the accusers are in positions of authority or hold strong societal influence. This serves to emphasize the systemic nature of witch hunting, showing how it is perpetuated by those in power for their own gain. These dramas encourage viewers to question authority and not blindly accept accusations without solid evidence. Interestingly, these drama series also delve into the psychological motivations behind witch hunting. They explore the fear, jealousy, and insecurities that drive individuals to target others as witches. This psychological aspect adds depth to the narrative and allows viewers to empathize with both the hunters and the hunted. Overall, the prevalence of witch hunting in South Korean drama series highlights the timeless issue of prejudice and discrimination in society. It serves as a platform to spark discussions about social issues and encourages audiences to reflect on their own beliefs and actions. By weaving together captivating storylines and thought-provoking themes, these dramas capture the essence of witch hunting and its implications on individuals and society..

Reviews for "The portrayal of witchcraft in South Korean dramas: authenticity vs. entertainment"

1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Witch hunting on a south korean drama series". The story lacked depth and the characters were one-dimensional. There was potential for an interesting concept, but it fell short in execution. The acting was mediocre at best, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged throughout the series. Overall, it felt like a wasted opportunity and I wouldn't recommend it to others.

2. Emily - 1 star - I couldn't stand "Witch hunting on a south korean drama series". The plot was confusing and all over the place, making it difficult to follow and understand what was happening. The pacing was slow, and the episodes seemed to drag on forever. Additionally, the special effects were laughably bad and took away from any potential impact the show could have had. I regret wasting my time on this series and would advise others to avoid it.

3. Sarah - 2 stars - "Witch hunting on a south korean drama series" was a complete letdown for me. The writing was weak, with cliché dialogue and predictable plot twists. The characters lacked depth and development, making it hard for me to care about their fates. The show also relied heavily on unnecessary violence and gore, which felt more like shock value than adding any substance to the story. Overall, I was highly disappointed and wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating drama.

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