The Doge of Venice was the doge or highest role of authority within the Republic of Venice (697 CE to 1797 CE).

The Doge of Venice acted as both the head of state and head of the Venetian oligarchy. Doges were elected for life through a complex voting process.

Oligarch farmers and the fires in Los Angeles
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The reindeer long gone, dissolved into haze,
Their bells now mute in eternity’s maze.

Anzuelo opening (or teaser.)
It was fun to dream of it as an old anime.

Direction, animation and art by a blend of @suscrofo.bsky.social and yours truly.
Music by @fingerspit.bsky.social

Please find the clip on the @imagecomics.bsky.social yt channel🪸

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiKD...

Sparks and rays through the cold deep,
Our gods lay there drifting, forsaken in sleep.

Through starless expanses he called out in vain, A myth on the edge of non-existence and pain. Merry XMAS