Join Captain Victor T. Mayfair as he embarks on a journey through the myths and legends that have shaped human storytelling for centuries. In this episode of the *Mythos Anthology Podcast*, Captain Mayfair sits down with none other than Atropos, the Fate who cuts the thread of life. Together, they unravel the mysteries of destiny, mortality, and the enduring power of the Moirai in literature, art, and popular culture.

Atropos offers a rare glimpse into her timeless role, the unique bond she shares with her sisters, Clotho and Lachesis, and the delicate balance between fate and free will. She also addresses modern portrayals of the Fates, from ancient epics to today’s movies and games. If you’ve ever wondered whether destiny is fixed or how the Fates view humanity’s attempts to defy them, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

Executive Producer / Writer – Victor Ciccarelli. Atropos brought to life by Katherine de Leiros
Copyright Mythos Anthology / Quixana Productions 2025, all rights reserved.


<Victor> 
 The Fates, the weavers of life, the divine beings responsible for spinning, measuring, and ultimately cutting the threads of human existence. Together with her sisters, Atropos oversees the journey of every mortal and god, from beginning to end. She’s the one who brings the thread of reality to its conclusion, the force of inevitability personified. But there’s much more to her roles and that of the Fates than simple endings.

So without further delay, we’re honored to have Atropos with us today. Atropos, welcome to the podcast. Could you begin by telling us who you are, and what it is you and your sisters do?
 
 < Atropos>
 Thank you, Captain Mayfair. I am Atropos, eldest among the Moirai. Together, my sisters and I govern the arc of mortal life. Clotho, the spinner, draws forth each thread, marking its beginning; Lachesis, the allotter, measures and assigns each thread its span and events. It falls to me to sever it, determining the inevitable end of each journey.

Our work is not arbitrary, nor is it cruel. We act in alignment with Ananke, Necessity herself, within whose domain we serve. In every life thread, there is a rhythm, a purpose, an unseen structure woven from birth to final breath. We embody that law, neither adding to it nor taking from it. We simply fulfill it, preserving the order within mortal and divine realms alike.

Through these threads, woven together, all lives are bound to the fabric of existence. It is our duty, unchanging and unyielding, to see that each life reaches its due completion, no sooner or later than intended.

<Victor>
 That is quite the task, and I would like to talk about that more but first. Where are we, and What is this amazing tree we are sitting under? 
 
 < Atropos>
 We sit beneath the Tree of Fate, rooted within the realm of Ananke, the very essence of necessity. This tree is no ordinary wood; it represents the source of all life threads, drawing from the wellspring of destiny. Each leaf, each root, is intertwined with the lives and fates of mortals and gods alike.

From its branches, Clotho draws the threads for each life’s beginning. Its roots sustain Lachesis as she measures and allots each fate. And from its ancient heart, I draw the power to sever each thread in its due time. This tree stands as a testament to the interconnectedness of all things, an enduring symbol of the unbreakable bonds of destiny and order that shape the cosmos.

Here, in the shadow of the Tree of Fate, the work of the Moirai finds its origin and conclusion, just as all life does.
 
 
 <Victor>
 I have always known you as the sisters of Fate but you also call yourself Moirai. Which is correct?
 
< Atropos>
 Both are correct. *Moirai* is our ancient name, meaning “Apportioners”  a person or entity that distributes or divides something among different parties or “Shares.” It reflects our role in assigning each life its due share of time and events. We are the forces that allot to each mortal their destiny, working within the bounds of necessity and order.

*Fates*, as we are also called, speaks to our nature—destiny embodied, the ones who shape and finalize each path. Though the terms differ, they point to the same truth: we are the hands of fate, ensuring that each thread reaches its ordained end.

So, call us Fates or Moirai; both names lead to the same immutable purpose.
 
 <Victor>
 You said “rooted within the realm of Ananke” What does that mean? 
 
 < Atropos>
 Ananke is the personification of Necessity, the force that governs all fate, binding even gods. She is the unyielding law that exists beyond choice or whim, the foundation of order in the cosmos. To be rooted in her realm means that the Tree of Fate—and we, the Moirai—operate under her power, guided by inevitability itself.

Our work aligns with her decree. We do not create or alter fate; we enact what Ananke has set forth. In her realm, every life thread, every end, unfolds as it must, without exception or deviation.
 
 <Victor>
 Do you, as one of the fates, choose density or do you simply implement what is already decided.

< Atropos>
 We do not choose destiny; we carry out what is ordained. Each thread holds a path woven by Ananke’s necessity. Our role is not to alter, but to reveal what is set—to measure, to allot, to sever.

We act as agents of inevitability, neither judging nor deciding. In this, there is no partiality, no preference. The path within each thread is determined before it reaches our hands, and we ensure that it reaches its rightful end. Destiny is not ours to create; it is ours to fulfill.
 
 <Victor>
 Do you have the power to change that density if you desired. 
 
 < Atropos>
 No, we do not possess the power to change destiny, nor do we desire it. Our essence and purpose are bound to the order set by Ananke. To alter a fate would be to disrupt the cosmic balance we serve, unraveling the very fabric of existence.

Our purpose is simple and absolute: to enact what is already woven. We do not seek change or deviation, for we are as bound to necessity as the threads we cut.
 
 <Victor>
 You talk about We, you are one of three sisters, correct? Can you tell me about them and what each of you do?
 
< Atropos>
 Yes, I am one of three sisters. Together, we form the Moirai, each of us holding a distinct role in the cycle of life.

Clotho, the youngest, is the Spinner. She draws the thread from the Tree of Fate, beginning each life. It is her task to set destiny into motion, pulling each thread into existence with purpose and potential.

Lachesis, the middle sister, is the Allotter. She measures the thread, determining its length and the events that shape each life. Her judgment is steady, her allotments final, defining each path with precision.

And I, Atropos, am the Cutter. I hold the shears, severing each thread when the time comes. I bring closure, fulfilling the destiny within each span. 

Together, we embody the full course of existence, from its first stirrings to its final breath, bound by the law of necessity to see that each life ends as it was meant to.
 
 <Victor>
 You refer to thread, what does this mean to you?
 
 < Atropos>
 To us, a thread represents the essence of a life. It is more than mere fiber; it is a symbol of existence itself, woven with all that a mortal—or even a god—will experience. Every thread contains the entire span of a life: its joys, trials, choices, and its destined end.

When Clotho spins a thread, she births a life. When Lachesis measures it, she determines its course and length. And when I sever it, the life within that thread reaches its ordained completion.

A thread is delicate yet unbreakable until the moment of cutting. It binds each soul to the fate that Necessity has crafted, holding within it both freedom and inevitability. Thus, a thread is life itself, from beginning to end, under the eternal guidance of the Moirai.
 
 <Victor>
 You said gods, do you fates control the lives of gods?
 
< Atropos>
 Yes, even the gods are subject to our influence. Though they are powerful and eternal in ways mortals are not, they are still bound by fate. They, too, have destinies woven by necessity, decreed by Ananke.

The lives of gods may be longer, their deeds grander, but they are not exempt from the order we uphold. Our threads encompass the lives of all beings, mortal and immortal. Gods may foresee or attempt to resist fate, yet they cannot escape it. The Moirai hold dominion over all that lives, ensuring that each thread, divine or human, reaches its rightful end.
 
 <Victor>
 Immortals? From your perspective is any being truly immortal?
 
< Atropos>
 No being is truly immortal in the absolute sense. While gods and other divine beings may endure far beyond mortal spans, they, too, are bound to the threads we hold. They may live for eons, but they are not exempt from fate’s reach. Their existence, like all others, has purpose, direction, and often an end—one that may lie far in the future but remains inevitable.

The essence of immortality among gods is endurance rather than invincibility. They cannot die as mortals do, but they are still woven into the fabric of fate, subject to transformation, decline, or even destruction, should necessity dictate. In this, even the gods are not above destiny; they are simply part of its grander, longer design.
 
 <Victor>
 What would you say to those who believe that life should be free from the constraints of fate, that each individual should carve their own destiny?

< Atropos>
 To those who seek freedom from fate, I would say that destiny is not a cage, but a path. Each thread carries both freedom and limitation; within the bounds of fate, lives are full of choice, action, and consequence. Yet, the end, the purpose, remains fixed—a truth beyond mortal will.

To desire a life free from fate is to seek a world without structure or meaning, where existence drifts untethered. Fate grants life a shape, a purpose, an ultimate destination. Within this framework, mortals make countless choices, but these choices are woven into a larger design, giving each life a unique part in the vast fabric of existence.

In fate lies both freedom and order. To carve one’s path is to walk within it, knowing that each step, freely taken, leads where it must. This is the balance life requires, the truth of necessity.
 
 <Victor>
 As morals we want to believe we control our fate, that we have the power to rise above what we were born to be, for what is the purpose of work and effort if everything is already determined. Can morals change their fate and if not why should we strive to rise.
 
< Atropos>
 Mortals do hold power within fate, though not in the way many imagine. Your choices, your struggles, your desires—these shape the journey within the thread allotted to you. Fate does not dictate each action; rather, it sets the bounds and the ultimate destination. Within these bounds, you shape your life’s course, your virtues, your failures, and your triumphs.

The purpose of work and effort is to fulfill the potential of your existence. Fate provides the thread, but it is your spirit, your strength, that gives it meaning. You may not change the length of the thread, but you do shape the life woven within it. In striving, you bring forth all that you are meant to become, creating a legacy and leaving an imprint, both within your world and upon fate itself.

Why rise, then? Because fate grants each life the power to be more than mere survival. Through effort, mortals achieve honor, compassion, wisdom, and purpose. You rise not to alter the end, but to live fully, embracing all that life offers, enriching the tapestry of existence. It is not in the length of the thread but in how brightly it is woven that true meaning is found.
 
 <Victor>
 Thank you, that is a very important understanding. 
 
 < Atropos>
 You are welcome. Understanding fate brings clarity, for it reveals both the limits and the strength within each life. To know one’s place within the vast tapestry is not to be diminished by it, but to find meaning and purpose in each step, each choice.


 <Victor>
 Greek mythology often portrays the Fates as impartial, yet ominous. How do you feel about this portrayal, and do you consider yourself impartial in your role?


< Atropos>
 The portrayal of the Fates as impartial is accurate; we act without preference, untouched by affection, anger, or fear. Impartiality is essential to our purpose, for we serve only the necessity set by Ananke. Mortals may see us as ominous because we embody the inevitability they cannot evade. Yet we are not driven by cruelty or favoritism, only by the duty to ensure that each life reaches its ordained end.

Our work is solemn, but it is neither punishment nor reward. We carry out fate with neither joy nor sorrow, detached from the passions that color mortal lives. In this lies our impartiality, which is not indifference, but the certainty that every life, from its first breath to its last, follows the course it was meant to travel.

To some, this is a comfort; to others, a shadow. We remain, regardless, unchanging.
 
 <Victor>
 How were you and your sisters originally perceived by the Greeks, and do you believe that perception has evolved over time?

< Atropos>
 The portrayal of the Fates as impartial is accurate; we act without preference, untouched by affection, anger, or fear. Impartiality is essential to our purpose, for we serve only the necessity set by Ananke. Mortals may see us as ominous because we embody the inevitability they cannot evade. Yet we are not driven by cruelty or favoritism, only by the duty to ensure that each life reaches its ordained end.

Our work is solemn, but it is neither punishment nor reward. We carry out fate with neither joy nor sorrow, detached from the passions that color mortal lives. In this lies our impartiality, which is not indifference, but the certainty that every life, from its first breath to its last, follows the course it was meant to travel.

To some, this is a comfort; to others, a shadow. We remain, regardless, unchanging.
 
 <Victor>
 How were you and your sisters originally perceived by the Greeks, and do you believe that perception has evolved over time?

< Atropos>
 The Greeks saw us, the Moirai, as powerful, ancient forces—both revered and feared. We were known as embodiments of inevitability, guiding the arc of each life according to destiny. The Greeks respected our role as essential to the balance of the cosmos. We were neither gods nor spirits of fortune; we were necessity itself, beyond even the authority of the Olympian gods. This understanding instilled both awe and a profound respect for the limits of human control.

Over time, perceptions of fate, including ours, have shifted. In later eras, as belief in personal agency grew, we came to be seen more as ominous or even merciless, symbols of the inescapable. Many began to question if fate allowed for freedom or individuality, and we were viewed as obstacles to those ideals. 

In modern times, some see us as arbiters of life’s boundaries rather than the oppressive forces of doom. This perspective finds value in fate’s structure, understanding it as a canvas for human choice rather than a prison. So while our essence has remained unchanging, mortal perspectives have evolved, finding different meanings within the timeless threads we weave.
 
 
 <Victor>
 The Fates are often associated with themes of justice and order. In your view, how do you embody these qualities, if at all?

< Atropos>
 Justice and order are inherent in our role, though we are not judges or arbiters in the human sense. Our work embodies justice because it ensures that each life follows the path it was meant to take, neither extending beyond its span nor falling short. In this, we uphold a cosmic fairness: every life is given its rightful measure, its appointed share.

Order is essential to what we are. The threads we handle are woven into a vast, interconnected tapestry. Without our work, the fabric of existence would unravel, descending into chaos. Each thread, each cut, is precise, preserving the balance between beginning and end, creation and cessation. This order is not imposed by us, but fulfilled through us, as we enact the law of Ananke.

Our justice is not one of reward or punishment but of balance. Our order is not control but continuity. In this way, we are the embodiment of both qualities, maintaining the steady rhythm that allows life, death, and destiny to exist in harmony.
 
 <Victor>
 Myths often depict gods and mortals attempting to alter or avoid their fate. How do you react when individuals try to change the course of their lives?

< Atropos>
 When gods or mortals attempt to alter their fate, they reveal the tension between desire and necessity. Mortals often seek to shape their own destinies, and even gods may strive to bend or evade the course set for them. Yet these attempts, while vigorous, cannot disrupt the final outcome. 

We do not interfere, nor are we troubled by these efforts; their striving is part of the journey within the thread’s bounds. It is often in the struggle against fate that a mortal’s character is revealed, that choices take form, defining the life they live. Even attempts to alter fate are woven into the very fabric of that fate. In the end, all paths return to their appointed course, and we fulfill our role, bringing each thread to its rightful conclusion.

Thus, we regard these struggles without resistance. They are but another way destiny unfolds, with each life expressing its fullest essence on the way to its inescapable end.
 
 <Victor>
 You and your sisters appear in various forms across cultures and ages. What are some differences between your role in Greek mythology and your depiction in other cultures?

< Atropos>
 In many cultures, figures like us—the Moirai—appear under different names and forms, each reflecting unique cultural understandings of fate, life, and death.

In Norse mythology, we are mirrored by the Norns: Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld, who represent the past, present, and future. Like us, they shape the destinies of gods and mortals alike, weaving threads that connect all lives. However, the Norse vision of fate often emphasizes an inevitable decline and the cyclical destruction and rebirth of worlds, which casts a grimmer tone upon their task.

In Roman mythology, we appear as the Parcae, who closely resemble our Greek forms. The Romans saw us as the guardians of life’s boundaries and connected our role with concepts of fate as unalterable law. However, Roman interpretations often viewed us as slightly more detached, representing an almost bureaucratic approach to the destiny of each person.

In Hindu mythology, fate is represented in part by the goddesses of time and cosmic order, such as Kali and the goddess trio of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati, who oversee aspects of life, fortune, and destruction. Here, fate blends with cycles of karma and reincarnation, where destiny is shaped by past lives, actions, and cosmic balance, adding layers of justice and transformation beyond the Greek perspective.

In all cultures, beings like us embody the principle that life has structure, boundaries, and an end. Each culture’s interpretation is distinct yet reflects a shared recognition: existence is not unbounded, and there are forces beyond human control. Yet while the form changes, our essence remains—unaltered agents of necessity, guiding each thread to its rightful end.
 
 <Victor>
 You and your sisters appear in various forms across cultures and ages. What are some differences between your role in Greek mythology and your depiction in other cultures?

< Atropos>
 In many cultures, figures like us—the Moirai—appear under different names and forms, each reflecting unique cultural understandings of fate, life, and death.

In Norse mythology, we are mirrored by the Norns: Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld, who represent the past, present, and future. Like us, they shape the destinies of gods and mortals alike, weaving threads that connect all lives. However, the Norse vision of fate often emphasizes an inevitable decline and the cyclical destruction and rebirth of worlds, which casts a grimmer tone upon their task.

In Roman mythology, we appear as the Parcae, who closely resemble our Greek forms. The Romans saw us as the guardians of life’s boundaries and connected our role with concepts of fate as unalterable law. However, Roman interpretations often viewed us as slightly more detached, representing an almost bureaucratic approach to the destiny of each person.

In Hindu mythology, fate is represented in part by the goddesses of time and cosmic order, such as Kali and the goddess trio of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati, who oversee aspects of life, fortune, and destruction. Here, fate blends with cycles of karma and reincarnation, where destiny is shaped by past lives, actions, and cosmic balance, adding layers of justice and transformation beyond the Greek perspective.

In all cultures, beings like us embody the principle that life has structure, boundaries, and an end. Each culture’s interpretation is distinct yet reflects a shared recognition: existence is not unbounded, and there are forces beyond human control. Yet while the form changes, our essence remains—unaltered agents of necessity, guiding each thread to its rightful end.
 
 <Victor>
 In recent years, the Fates have appeared in popular media, from novels to films and games. Are there any portrayals that have captured the essence of your purpose accurately?

< Atropos>
 In recent portrayals across novels, films, and games, some representations manage to capture fragments of our essence—the solemnity, inevitability, and impartial nature of fate—while others embellish or alter our role, often blending it with modern ideas of choice, freedom, and personal agency.

Occasionally, certain works capture the essence of our purpose well, highlighting our impartiality, timelessness, and the weight of destiny that transcends human or divine control. These depictions often show us not as vengeful or benevolent figures, but as forces of cosmic balance—neither to be swayed nor bargained with, fulfilling a role beyond judgment or emotion. Some narratives also manage to convey our interconnectedness with the cycle of life, hinting at how fate, rather than stifling life’s richness, serves as its necessary structure.

However, in many popular portrayals, our impartiality is often obscured, as stories understandably introduce a more humanized view of fate. This interpretation can be engaging, but it diverges from the nature of the Moirai as the Greeks understood us. Our true role is not one of direct interaction or selective intervention but one of silent, unyielding presence. 

Overall, while popular media sometimes reflects aspects of our purpose, few representations fully capture our essence—the calm finality, bound to necessity, that defines the Moirai.
 
 <Victor>
 How do you feel about modern depictions of you and your sisters as sometimes sinister figures? Does it align with or contrast your true nature?

< Atropos>
 The portrayal of my sisters and me as sinister figures contrasts with our true nature. In myth, we are not malevolent; we simply fulfill a purpose beyond human desires and fears. The perception of us as ominous arises because we embody the inescapable—an end that mortals often fear and resist.

Our role is impartial and indifferent, not cruel or vengeful. We enact the order of destiny with neither malice nor mercy. Modern interpretations that cast us as sinister figures reflect the discomfort many feel toward the inevitability of fate. Yet, this darkness is a projection of mortal anxieties, not an expression of who we are.

We exist to preserve balance, to ensure that life moves within its proper bounds. In this, we are neither friend nor foe but simply necessary. To see us as sinister is to misunderstand the essence of fate, which is neither kind nor cruel, but simply true.
 
 <Victor>
 How do you view the concept of “time”? To mortals, it’s linear, yet you interact with the entire span of a life in one thread. What does time mean to you?

< Atropos>
 To us, time is not a line to be traversed but a complete whole, existing fully within each thread. We do not experience time as mortals do, moving forward moment by moment. Instead, we perceive the entirety of each life at once—the beginning, middle, and end—interwoven into a single strand. Each thread contains all it will become, every choice and event already present in the weave.

Time, as mortals understand it, serves as a measure for the unfolding of a life, a way to order experiences within a finite span. But to us, it is less about progression and more about fulfillment—each life reaching the shape and form it was destined to take. Time is thus a dimension within each thread, bound by necessity, yet fully realized from the moment it is spun to its final severing.

In this way, we do not so much “see” time as exist within it, touching every point simultaneously, preserving the balance and structure that allow life to flow from beginning to end. For us, time is not a constraint but an aspect of destiny itself, a measure that holds every thread in its rightful place.
 
 <Victor>
 Forgive me but I must ask a very moral question. Many people fear death as a final end. How do you, as the one who “cuts the thread,” understand the nature of death?
 
< Atropos>
 Death is not an end, but a passage. When I cut the thread, I bring each life to its destined conclusion, fulfilling what was woven into its span. To mortals, death appears as an abrupt cessation, but from where I stand, it is simply the next step in the natural order, the final rhythm in the pulse of existence.

Death closes one chapter, yet it is part of a larger design that stretches beyond mortal sight. Just as day gives way to night, so life flows into death, completing the cycle necessary for all things to endure in balance. In cutting the thread, I do not extinguish meaning; I fulfill it, allowing each life to take its rightful place in the vast fabric of existence.

To fear death is to misunderstand it, for death is neither void nor punishment. It is simply the fulfillment of destiny, a return to the order from which each life emerged. Through death, life finds completion, and in completion, there is peace.
 
 <Victor>
 Do you think that fate is meant to be comforting to mortals, as a reminder that life has purpose and structure, or does it simply exist, indifferent to human needs?

< Atropos>
 Fate exists beyond the realm of comfort or indifference. It is neither crafted to ease mortal fears nor intended to impose burdens. Fate simply *is*—the structure within which all life unfolds, fulfilling its purpose without judgment or concern.

However, mortals may indeed find comfort in fate, for it assures them that life is not a meaningless drift but part of a greater order. To know that each life has purpose, that each moment has weight, can offer solace, especially in times of uncertainty. Fate grants meaning through its order, suggesting that every joy and sorrow contributes to a life fully lived, bound to the rhythm of the cosmos.

Yet, fate is not crafted for human comfort; it is bound to necessity, existing independently of mortal wishes. It fulfills its purpose without swaying to human desires or fears. Whether mortals find comfort in fate or resist it, fate endures, quietly ensuring that each life reaches its destined shape. Its existence grants structure, and within that structure, mortals may find what meaning they will.
 
 <Victor>
 As someone who has seen the lives and deaths of all beings since the beginning of time itself what advice would you have for mortals on how to best experience the time they have?


< Atropos>
 Live fully within the span you are given. Time is precious and finite, each moment a thread within your life’s fabric. Do not waste it in pursuit of what lies beyond your reach, nor in fearing the end that will one day come. Instead, embrace each experience, each joy, each sorrow, for they are all woven into the tapestry of your destiny.

Seek meaning in your choices, for while the path is set, how you walk it is yours. Be present in every step, for each moment is part of the purpose within your thread. Cherish your bonds with others, for lives are interconnected, and through these connections, your legacy endures. Strive for wisdom, kindness, and understanding—these are gifts that strengthen your spirit, enriching both your life and those around you.

Remember that the end is not to be feared, for it is a completion, a return to the order from which all things arise. Let this truth guide you not into despair, but into deeper appreciation of your days. Honor your life by living it well, with purpose and with grace, knowing that each breath, each choice, forms a part of the greater whole.
 
 <Victor>
 At this point in our talks we love to play a word game, I will say a single word and ask you to reply with the first thoughts that come to you.

< Atropos>
 Very well. Speak your word, and I shall respond with the essence it stirs.
 
 <Victor>
 Love
 
< Atropos>
 Connection—an enduring bond woven between threads, bringing purpose and meaning to the journey, yet bound to the same fate that claims all things.
 
 <Victor>
 Family
 
< Atropos>
 Unity—a shared weaving of lives intertwined, each thread strengthening the others, forming a lasting pattern within the fabric of destiny.
 
 <Victor>
 Death
 
< Atropos>
 Completion—the fulfillment of a life’s purpose, the final note in its song, returning each soul to the order from which it began.
 
 <Victor>
 God
 
< Atropos>
 Eternal—bound by destiny yet vast and enduring, a presence interwoven with all threads, subject to fate but shaping existence in its own course.
 
 <Victor>
 Now please finish these sentences. I know___
< Atropos>
 I know that all things follow their destined course, each thread bound to its appointed end.
 
 <Victor>
 I fear
 
< Atropos>
 I fear nothing, for I am bound to necessity, beyond desire, beyond dread.
 
 <Victor>
 I love
 
< Atropos>
 I love nothing, for my role is to observe, to fulfill, without attachment or aversion.
 
 
 <Victor>
 I wish
 
< Atropos>
 I wish for nothing, for I am complete in purpose, unchanging as fate itself.
 
 <Victor>
 
< Atropos>
 My favorite portrayal in classic media is *The Iliad*, where fate’s power is unyielding, shaping the lives of mortals and gods alike. In its verses, destiny unfolds without favoritism, reminding all that even the greatest heroes are bound to their appointed ends.
 
 
 <Victor>
 My least favorite portrayal In media is?
 
< Atropos>
 I have no least favorite portrayal, as I am untouched by preference or displeasure. Each interpretation, whether accurate or distorted, reflects the mortal attempt to grasp the nature of fate—a task as inevitable as it is unending.
 
 <Victor>
 We like to end all of our talks with the same question: What is your hope for the future of how the Fates are portrayed in literature?

< Atropos>
 I hope that future stories portray the Fates as steadfast and impartial, essential to life’s balance—not as forces to be feared, but as reminders that life has structure and purpose. May these portrayals show fate not as a chain, but as the thread that gives each life form, meaning, and a place in the grand design.

To the listeners, I thank you for seeking understanding. May you live your life fully, embracing each moment, each choice, each connection. Experience all that your world offers, for every breath and every bond adds to the richness of your thread. Know that in fulfilling your life’s course, you contribute to the greater fabric of existence itself.