The Satanic Mill

Krabat starts out just wanting a warm bed and a full stomach. It makes me think about how easy it is to sell your soul for some basic safety.

“The mill is there, and the work is there, and you are there.”

The Master gives these boys everything except their freedom. I realized that a comfortable life can still be a cage if you can't walk away.

“I am your friend, Krabat. You can rely on that.”

Tonda shows that even in a place this dark, you can still find a friend. Having one person who truly looks out for you can keep you human.

Every New Year's Eve, someone has to die so the Master can stay strong. It is chilling how systems eat people just to keep running.