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Every time I head into the Wilderness to hunt dragons I get this little electric buzz — brutal black dragons show up in the eastern Wilderness, specifically around the Lava Maze / Chaos Temple area in the multi-combat zone. From memory and a lot of runs, they tend to patrol the lava-maze-ish corridors and the open ground east of the Chaos Temple; that whole chunk of the Wilderness is their home turf. They’re proper high-risk targets because you’re in multi-combat and in deep Wilderness, so expect other players to be nearby and ready to PK. If you want to actually reach them I usually teleport to Edgeville and run straight north across the ditch, then head east toward the Lava Maze/Chaos Temple coordinates on your map. Bring reliable dragonfire protection — an anti-dragon shield or antifire potions — and decent melee or ranged gear. I tend to use Protect from Magic if I’m getting smacked by their fire, and have a teleport ready (varrock/house/looting tele) if things go south. Drops are worth it but not guaranteed; I always keep my prayers on and my mount of patience ready. It’s a tense, rewarding spot and I love the adrenaline, even if I lose a pack once in a while.

If I had to build one all-out melee kit for putting Brutal Black Dragons down fastest in 'Old School RuneScape', I’d focus on sheer single-target DPS plus a way to chew through their defences. My go-to combo is a high-accuracy stab or crush weapon (depending on your gear) paired with heavy strength bonuses, Piety, and a Dragon Warhammer/Bandos Godsword for the defence drop. For me that usually looks like a 'Ghrazi rapier' for raw stab accuracy and fast consistent hits, or the 'Abyssal bludgeon' if I want heavy crush damage — either of those will outpace most other melee choices on a single target. I slot a 'Dragon warhammer' in the inventory to smash their defence whenever the special is up; that little defence nerf multiplies your DPS over the fight. Armor-wise I favor a strength-focused setup: 'Bandos' chest and tassets (or the strongest hybrid chest you’ve got), 'Barrows gloves', 'Primordial boots' or 'Dragon boots', and an 'Amulet of torture' or 'Strength amulet'. Bring prayer gear (a switch to a prayer-boosting cape or using a 'Fire cape'/'Infernal cape' depending on what you own), and always run 'Piety'. Inventory should be super attack + super strength (or a single super combat potion), plenty of high-healing food like sharks/rocktails, a couple of restore potions for prayer, and an antidragonfire potion or an antifire shield — Brutal Blacks will spit dragonfire. Playstyle: burst with the Warhammer/Godsword special early to lower Defence, then pound them with rapier or bludgeon while keeping prayers up. If you want absolute fastest, a maxed player with 'Ghrazi rapier' + 'Dragon warhammer' specials timed perfectly will usually net the quickest kills; the bludgeon shines if you prefer higher max hits against their defences. Personally, I love the rhythm of popping that special then watching the HP drop — feels super satisfying every time.

Quick heads-up: respawns in old-school generally stick to the same engine rules during events unless Jagex clearly says otherwise. From my experience hunting tough monsters, brutal black dragons follow the usual NPC respawn rhythm for their location — they don't get magical instant respawns just because there's a world event going on. Expect a spawn cycle on the order of a few dozen seconds (roughly 30–60s in most open-area camps), although high-value or instanced encounters can take longer. What changes during events is mostly what spawns are allowed to exist at all. If the event replaces NPCs in an area, or the event triggers a cutscene or temporary instancing, that can pause or remove normal spawns. Otherwise, each world keeps its own independent spawn state, so world-hopping is still the fastest way to find fresh brutal blacks if you're farming. I also watch the in-game event messages and patch notes — Jagex will call out any special spawn changes for festival content. Personally I prefer to farm outside peak event hotspots to avoid weird spawn suppression; it's more predictable and I can keep a steady kill rate while still enjoying the seasonal hype.

I get excited talking about why the brutal black dragon in 'Old School RuneScape' is considered such a money-maker, because it’s one of those encounters that mixes dependable loot with the chance for big spikes. First off, the core reason is simple: the resources it drops—bones and hides—are always in demand. Bones feed prayer training and hide is used in crafting, so those items have a steady buyer base. On top of that steady income, the Brutal Black Dragon has a handful of rarer items on its table that can sell for a lot on the Grand Exchange when they show up, and that possibility of a rare high-value drop makes every kill feel like it could pay off big. Beyond mere drops, how you kill them matters. The fight is fast if you optimize your setup—good gear, the right potions, and an efficient route between spawns. That translates directly to GP per hour: more kills, more loot. There are also QoL synergies like slayer assignments or group routes that reduce travel and downtime, so your effective hourly profit goes up. Some players take advantages like safe-spotting or multi-targeting to keep their kill speed high and their losses low. Finally, market dynamics push the profitability higher. When fewer people farm them—or when new content increases demand for hides/bones—the price spikes. Conversely, if more players flood the market, incomes dip, but because the drops are numerous and partly alchable or useful for skilling, it rarely becomes worthless. Personally, I love the rhythm of farming them: it’s satisfying, occasionally nail-biting when a rare pops, and reliably fills the bank over time.

I'm convinced the vows banquet scene is the moment the protagonist stops being a passive passenger and starts steering their own story. In the lead-up, you usually feel their anxiety like a low hum — small compromises, polite silences, avoiding confrontations. Then the banquet, with its clinking glasses and curated smiles, becomes a stage where private intentions are forced into public language. When the character either makes or rejects vows in front of everyone, that public commitment crystallizes their inner change: fears become stakes, compromises become choices, and the only way forward is to own whichever path they name. What I find most thrilling is how the scene uses other elements — seating arrangements, the timing of speeches, the way allies flinch and rivals lean in — to map relationships. A single line or refusal can realign loyalties, expose hypocrisy, or reveal who truly sees the protagonist. Sometimes the protagonist stumbles, sometimes they’re brilliant, but either way the banquet compresses what might have taken chapters into a single, memorable turning point. For me, the emotional residue of that scene lingers: I keep thinking about the way a publicly spoken vow can both bind someone and set them free, and I love how that tension propels the arc forward with real consequences.

Not gonna lie, I’ve been refreshing the official feeds for ages, because 'Lethal Vows' stuck with me in a way a lot of shows only promise to. Right now (looking at public reports up through mid-2024), there hasn’t been a straight-up, studio-confirmed sequel or TV continuation announced. That doesn’t mean it’s dead in the water — far from it. The usual signs to watch for are things like Blu-ray/streaming revenue spikes, official manga or novel sales, cast interviews at events, and the production studio’s slate. If those line up, a renewal becomes much more likely. From a fan perspective I keep an eye on the small clues: extra drama CDs, 'director comments' on interviews, or side-story manga that implies the original creators are still invested. Sometimes franchises get a theatrical follow-up or an OVA instead of a full season, especially if budgets are tight. There’s also the international factor — if a streaming platform like Crunchyroll, Netflix, or a local distributor pushes hard because it performed well overseas, that can tip the scales toward a continuation. Honestly, I’m hopeful. The world and characters of 'Lethal Vows' have enough depth for more episodes or even a mini-series, and fans are loud in a constructive way. I’ll keep watching the official channels and cheering them on, and I’d be thrilled to see more of this story on screen again.

Poems in vows work like a seasoning: when the base flavors of your promises are already there, a poem can be the pinch of salt that makes everything sing. I’ve been to weddings where a poem became the emotional anchor—the officiant read a few lines from a short sonnet during a backyard ceremony and everyone went quiet, like someone had dimmed the lights. Use a poem when it expresses a truth you both feel but can’t easily phrase in your own words: a line that captures why you pick each other every morning, or the weird, small ways love looks in your life (the coffee habit, the way they hum while doing dishes). Poems are especially good for couples who love language, grew up with poetry nights or fanfic communities, or bond over lines from a movie or book—think of using a snippet from 'Pride and Prejudice' or a modern lyric that means something to you, but always credit and keep it short so it doesn’t overwhelm the vows. Practicalities matter. I’ve learned to pick poems that fit the ceremony’s tone: a playful haiku for a light, communal feel; a tight sonnet for a classic church service; a few free-verse lines read by a close friend for a casual courthouse wedding. If you include a poem, decide who will read it—one partner, both alternating lines, the officiant, or a guest—and rehearse aloud. Poems can be woven in at different moments: start with a line to open your vows, use a stanza as a bridge between personal promises, or end with a couplet that feels like a benediction. Also think about accessibility—if grandparents will be confused by contemporary slang or inside references, either explain the choice briefly or choose a form everyone can feel. Sometimes a poem shouldn’t be used. If it’s long and you’re short on time, if the poem says something at odds with the life you actually live, or if one partner feels uncomfortable with public poetry, skip it or use it privately. I’ve seen people adapt a stanza into their own language—keeping the imagery but changing the verbs to make it a promise—which feels both honest and poetic. In the end I favor genuineness over grandiosity: a two-line poem that lands is better than a whole sonnet nobody listens to. If you’re wavering, try it in rehearsal and watch for the goosebumps—if it gives them, it’ll probably work for everyone else, too.

There’s something about saying something tiny and honest in a big moment — that’s how I’d use 'how can i love you endlessly' in vows. I’d start by using it as a heartbeat line: a short, repeating phrase that you come back to during the vow so it becomes a refrain. For example, open with a memory (“The first time you spilled coffee on my favorite shirt, I thought I’d be annoyed — instead I wondered, 'how can i love you endlessly'?”), then move into promises that show what 'endlessly' actually looks like (boring grocery runs, cheering at 2am, learning the right way to brew your coffee). Concrete specifics make the word eternal feel real instead of vague. Next, I’d pair it with sensory details and small rituals. Say the line right before the ring exchange, or whisper it as you tuck the vow into the vows box you’ll open on your tenth anniversary. If you like contrast, make one bold, sweeping promise after it and then follow with a tiny domestic one — “I will love you endlessly — and I will always replace the empty toilet paper roll.” That gives it warmth, humor, and depth. Finally, rehearse it so it lands naturally. Pause after 'endlessly' sometimes, or say it in a quieter voice so people lean in. I practiced a line like that for a friend’s ceremony and watching everyone hush before the laugh at the tiny promise felt like magic; that’s the power of making 'endlessly' feel lived-in rather than just poetic.