THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES #105 – Total War

MAG105 – Case # D-1862-143 – Charles Fleming
Statement regarding their experiences during the Taiping Rebellion.

The Magnus Archives tells the story of a second lieutenant in the British navy, the deeds they did during a turbulent time and their regrets as they wandered the Chinese countryside.

Content Notes: Cannibalism, drowning, warfare, undead

Starring: The Archivist – Jonathan Sims, Zhang Xiaoling – Peng Wei
Writer: Jonathan Sims
Director: Alexander J Newall
Editors: Alexander J Newall, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead

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[zinganeatsr]

Jon, in Chinese: “I wish I spoke Chinese :/“

[voidmatic]

god Jon just having no clue that's she was speaking Chinese is so good omg

[Glamiers]

“Maybe if I knew mandarin or cantonese” did Jon really forget that he read a whole statement that was written in French?

[imalittlelady]

1:38 the lady asks Jon in *CHINESE* “do u speak Chinese?” to which he replies “no”…. I rly like how the podcast still manages to put humour even during these dark times😭🥹

[ZaphodJan]

As a Chinese person, listening to this episode makes me feel like the all knowing Archivist

[eliwhite]

Jon is a very, very good archivist, no matter what any of the other avatars say. But I have a feeling that that's not a good thing.

[nanahuatli]

If only Jon had magical translation powers. How hasn't he noticed?

[cantaloupegodling]

*In Chinese:* You speak Chinese?
Jon: No.

[hrani]

"How long have you been the Archivist?" Sweet bean, such a prodigy. Or maybe it's just all the more direct exposure

[TheJuliana]

really thought the corpses following him were metaphorical until very later. absolutely adored this line "prisoner of the very opium I helped to force upon its people"

[elliottgaylord]

Jon: This has nothing to do with The Stranger, just war and death... Whatever power that may be
Me: I mean it's The End right?
Jon: Just DEAD END after DEAD END....
Me:

[flying_pig_girl]

Omg I love Zhang being quietly impressed with Jon

[Layne-xwqy]

It’s unlikely that too many people will see this, but this little fandom inside the comment section is such a lovely place lol. I have so much fun seeing familiar names and pfps making jokes and observations! Everyone’s so helpful and respectful, it really makes me happy to be a part of the TMA fandom :)

[lahlybird]

John bemoaning the fact that he doesn't speak Chinese meanwhile understanding and Chinese perfectly without even realizing it

[schattenmorder]

1:38 "you speak chinese?"
1:56 "i think its no problem, right?"
2:06 "no problem" (she's basically saying "you're welcome")
17:37 "not a problem (english), archivist" (but if you use google translate it'll say architect so whatever floats your boat)

[ErinHollow]

Jon not knowing he understood Chinese was eerie, but Zhang Xiaoling immediately responding “how long have you been The Archivist” is even creepier. She knows.

[lappelduvide]

I was listening to this episode at 1am and, for the first time ever, my laptop did a blue screen. Excuse me while I burn my laptop

[kajiyamas]

"prisoner of the very opium I helped to force upon its people" OH MY

[brewenfichou]

i seriously hope Gerard is alive and well i vividly remember in first aid that he "apparently died from a brain tumor" and since then always had hope i think he's hot

[sheturnedmeintoanewtagain]

okay, so like I know they're talking about the Taiping Rebellion but the way Jon says it I keep hearing the typing rebellion and every time all I can think about is the typing of the dead but as a gritty war game...