The Chariot is the executor of higher power and the source of its Will. Crowned in the image of their unique Light, they actualize the intent of the Centurion, and are propelled forward by Purpose.
While the Centurion understands itself to be the commander of its forces, it is only through the Will of the Chariot that its intentions see effect, and it is only the Chariot’s Light that allows it to persist through through difficult battles. The Centurion without its Chariot lacks any form of mobility or expression; the Chariot without the Centurion lacks only direction. The Chariot clutches at the seat of the Centurion, a reminder that its power comes only at their discretion.
Before the Chariot stand two Purposes, both offering to pull the Chariot forward. On their right, Obligation proffers his hand. On their left, Autonomy presents hers. With one hand of the Chariot ever bound in vigilance, only the other remains open to reach for Purpose. The Centurion guides this hand in deliberation between them.
The Chariot is wreathed in boughs of apple — the temptations driving Will, and the fruit of its execution. Apples of varying colors ripen on grafted stems, as The Chariot bears the bounty of many trees.
(note: the use of Ralsei’s and Susie’s hands here is symbolic, and not meant to imply a reduction of their actual characters to those symbols. I wanted to convey the idea that Kris’s motivators aren’t abstract — they’re pulled to action by their friends. They’ll both probably get their own cards… eventually…)
This is Toby Fox’s website and we’re just living on it. For more than seven years, his games have cast a spell on Tumblr, stealing the hearts of fans with their winning combination of storytelling, innovative gameplay, and characters filled with heart and determination. Our first look at Toby’s world of monsters and humans came in 2015 when Undertale was released. We learned the meaning of mercy and that while talking through conflict might not be the easiest path, it’s always the right one. When the first chapter of Deltarune came out in 2018, absolute chaos ensued. We met Kris, Susie, and Ralsei and set off on a brand new adventure where you fell in love with the Undertale universe all over again.
The second chapter came as a complete surprise and was one of the best gifts Tumblr received in the past year. You immediately latched onto the continuation of some of the best lore in gaming and memed the living heck out of it. You also spammed our dashes with a tiny little man in pink and yellow sunglasses—so much so that he ended up becoming the #1 video game character on all of Tumblr this year. Spamton had a chance to become a [[big shot!]] and, boy, did he take it.
And he wasn’t the only new character Deltarune threw into the mix. As a game with a combat system based almost entirely (if you’re playing correctly) on social interactions, its characters are key. They’re relatable and make you want to root for them. Even, and often especially, for the bad guys. We can almost hear you yelling, “I can fix him!” into the void, and we believe you! Remember that one time you talked about the Deltarune villain, Queen, so much you skewed the tag data for one of the biggest bands of all time and the actual Queen of England? We sure do. And when Noelle Holiday joined the party, your team was finally complete.
This year marked the first anniversary of Deltarune’s second chapter, and you celebrated with every post type Tumblr has to offer. You survived the Tumblr Sexyman poll and the Spamton Sweepstakes, and for that, you all deserve the shiniest gold ribbon.
All of this to say that Toby Fox wins Tumblr. Undertale, for Tumblr, was a total cultural reset, and its impact is still felt even seven years later. It first appeared on our weekly video games list way back on September 21, 2015, just days after the game’s release—and it has been on every single list but one since then. So we’ve always known that Deltarune would find a loving home on Tumblr, and it truly has been so loved.
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