carmelves

[carmelves]

people talking about male characters: I loveee this guy he sucks so bad but he's still my favorite #myguy #ilovemoralnuance

people talking about female characters: idk I don't hate her I just feel like we wouldn't get along in person and also she does things I personally wouldn't do so that's a bit off putting.

[carmelves]

of all the lads men sylus handles lap dances the worst. you don’t even get to finish the routine and yall are fucking

[carmelves]

fahdurhood

[carmelves]

fave chara benchmark is whether or not ive made a tits post abt them

[carmelves]

The apple trend with Dragon Sylus x MC

I might add one with Rafayel later

[carmelves]

She said, "You think the devil has horns? Well, so did I

But I was wrong, his hair is combed and he wears a suit and tie"

Marino – Devil in Disguise

[carmelves]

Sylus RAHHH first post !!!

(Also it has the tag Astro_alienz cause it’s my old user (^-^))

[carmelves]

Sylus is funny without even trying because what do u mean "walk a crow"? Everyday at that Jvxjbfjdh

[carmelves]

[ the illusion of choice 😂🍎👈❄️ ]

[carmelves]

What are your thoughts on what mc could be since we've haven't gotten any info on what she might be I think she potentially be something that goes against fate like an anomaly

So because this took me 40 years to answer we already have an answer to this. True to myself, I've written a too long response where I go into that, but also theories re: Linkon City Earth, and also the core in Sylus' eye. In this household we like to yap and word vomit whatever comes to mind rather than stay strictly on topic dhdjfj

Anyway, let's get into it ٩( ᐛ )و

According to MC herself

More precisely, this is what she is

The Origo Core.

Or at the very least, it is the core that she has in her heart, the so called Aether Core. It's important to remember that "Aether Core" was simply a term coined by Josephine and co. and not the actual name of the core (same thing applies to the core in Sylus' eye, in that that is simply what MC calls it!)

For further proof that MC's core is indeed the Origo Core:

It's literally on the image of the World Underneath Story where we get to read Josephine's experimental notes from the Gaia Research Center

Maybe a bit of a stretch but...

The description of the "Aether Core's" powers is identical to what we know of the Origo Core's...

As further seen in Death and Rebirth, the Origo Core basically is Destruction and Creation. Or, if you will, Death and Rebirth.

"Nearing it's end. Waiting for its birth"

Bit of a sidetrack, but here's a theory – the planet pictured above is the same planet MC is currently on (ie where Linkon City is)

Unless I've gotten things completely wrong, isn't Philos supposed to be a sort of "rebirth" of Linkon City Earth (by then destroyed)? Which would align with the whole End and Birth thing.

Putting the image above side by side with this image below from the first chapter of Under Deepspace strengthens my suspicion. The planets seem to be the same.

It's also interesting to note that the Deepspace Tunnel is visible in both images.

Now tell me... what do we know of MC's arrival on Linkon City earth?

Well, we know that before it happened, she got sucked into the Deepspace Tunnel. That seems to be her most recent memory prior to the Gaia Research Center, so I don't think it's a stretch to assume that the Deepspace Tunnel was responsible for her arrival there (said tunnel is also presumably how Sylus managed to reach Linkon City Earth sometime later).

Ok, back to the Origo Core.

"Origo" is latin for "origin". So it's literally the "Origin Core". Presumably the very first core to ever exist, and the origin for all others. Maybe the other cores were created in the aftermath of some of the destroyed planets? Or maybe they somehow split off from the Origo Core? And here I primarily talk about cores such as the one whose power MC absorbs at the end of LAR (also called Aether Core in lieu of another name) and the Spatium Core in Death and Rebirth, which MC also happens to absorb. These cores seem to be distinct from regular Protocores (which we have never seen MC consume). It's also worth noting that the "Aether Core" in LAR strongly resembles the Origo Core, and while we don't see it in game, my guess is that the Spatium Core does as well, since I think they both come from if not are part of the Origo Core. That would explain why MC consumes both of them seemingly on instinct. Maybe the Origo Core within her is trying to absorb it's lost parts back again?

Which leads me to another notable core that MC wants to absorb...

Sylus'.

MC has always had an obsession with obtaining the core in Sylus' eye, even as far back as in Beyond Cloudfall. And not only that, but she even seems to think she is entitled to it, that it's hers by right.

It's also interesting to note that Sylus seems to be aware of some connection between MC's power and his eye (he at first instinctively covers his right eye when he becomes aware of MC's powers) and then asks about the source of MC's power in an urgent tone.

My current theory is that the core in Sylus' right eye originates from or is part of the Origo Core. That's why I think both MC and Sylus instinctively want to devour the other. It's to complete the Origo Core. Make it whole again.

I mean just think about it. MC and Sylus are the only individuals so far shown to be capable of absorbing cores.

It would further explain the bond they have (two halves of the same whole. "We're the same. True kindred spirits". The whole destined to devour the other theme... it all makes sense to me). A bond that, for the record, I do believe predates Beyond Cloudfall.

Another similarity they have is how both are linked to both destruction and rebirth. MC we know is capable of nuking entire planets only to have them reborn later. Not to mention her own cycle of constant death and rebirth. As for Sylus, he was as a fiend associated with the destruction and annihilation of humanity (hence in huge part why they wanted him gone), and he outright states that he has the ability to resurrect the dead.

Another interesting similarity is that both MC's and Sylus' powers seem to lack their full potential (the latter's are specifically described as being tethered/shackled). Could that maybe be due to being incomplete?

Then there's also this little nugget, which might seem insignificant on the surface, but which I see as anything but

I mean... she literally calls Sylus MC's origin. I don't think that this choice of word is a coincidence, but then I do have a tendency to read too much into things, so who knows? If nothing else, it does imply that Sylus has been part of MC's life from the very start.

Again, I want to reiterate that the core in Sylus' eye is not in actual fact called the Aether Core. It's simply what MC calls it for lack of any other term and because she recognizes that it is very similar to if not the same as hers. Sylus himself never calls it an Aether Core. He merely says "Sure. Think of it like that."

My theory about Sylus' eye being part/potentially half of the Origo Core does have it's flaws (it's power to see the desires of others, for one. That doesn't seem to be linked to the known powers of the Origo Core.), but I do think many things make sense with that being the case. I guess only time will tell.

So TL;DR and going back to your original question – MC is the space and cosmos itself, or at least a powerful part of it. She either is or holds (potentially part of if not the whole) Origo Core, and as such has the potential of being the most OP character in LADS. We stan. An anomaly would probably be an apt description tbh.

It'd be interesting to find out whether the Core was specifically put inside MC at some point or if her human form(s) somehow grew around it by it's own will? Going back to Sylus again my fav thing to do in life, it seems to be the former in his case (judging by the scar on his eye).

(Btw my original answer re: MC's nature would've been "some form of deity punished by other Gods for breaking a sacred rule and sentenced to being tragically killed and reborn alongside her lover for all eternity". I do still think we'll see a myth similar to this at some point, more specifically with Sylus. Many hints point to him having been if not a God at least an Angel in his past before falling and being sentenced to the abyss and damnation).

[carmelves]

this is such a cute picrew!

tags open to anyone who wants to

Forgot all about this adorable picrew I meant to tag the entire world in like two weeks ago.

No presh tags: @blessdunrest @peascrabbles @thechaoticarchivist-main @buggsonfire @alfredosaws @leighsartworks216 @lorelei-larai @poisonf0rest and anyone else who’d like to participate.

[carmelves]

Hey tumblr Zutarians! Go watch this video! It features a lot of Zutara art from tumblr (with proper credit) and discusses the nature of the Zutara ship from a neutral perspective. He goes into some of his favorite Zutara fan art pieces in a segment at the end (much of them coming from here on tumblr).

[carmelves]

PSA to Regency fic writers: please try to get the titles right. Especially the ones for canon characters.

Sir William Lucas should be called “Sir William,” not “Sir Lucas.” His wife is “Lady Lucas.” “Sir” always goes with the first name and never the last name. This goes for both knights and baronets. (Also, baronets are not considered nobility but gentry.) The wife of a “Sir Firstname” is “Lady Lastname” because her title comes from her husband.

Lord and Lady titles:

Firstname Lastname, the Earl of Fancyplace, would be referred to as Lord Fancyplace. He might be referred to informally as just Fancyplace.

Lord Fancyplace’s wife would be Firstname Lastname, the Countess of Fancyplace, called Lady Fancyplace.

The children of Lord and Lady Fancyplace would have what are called “courtesy titles.” The heir to the peerage (the eldest son) usually has a courtesy title one rank below his father’s title. So Lord Fancyplace’s heir might be Firstname Lastname, Viscount Otherplace, called Lord Otherplace (with his wife Lady Otherplace.)

Younger sons would be “The Honorable Firstname Lastname” for formal address.

Daughters would be “Lady Firstname” and would stay Lady Firstname even after marriage unless their husband has a higher ranking title to take precedence. Title comes from the father- Lady Firstname. Title comes from the husband- Lady Lastname.

So in Pride and Prejudice, the former Earl had (at least) three children. His son became the current Earl. His daughters (Lady Anne Fitzwilliam and Lady Catherine Fitzwilliam) became Lady Anne Darcy and Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Since Sir Lewis de Bourgh was not of a higher rank, Catherine stayed Lady Catherine, instead of being Lady de Bourgh. Colonel Fitzwilliam, being a second son, is technically “The Honorable Colonel Firstname Fitzwilliam” (I think-I’d need to look up the title order) but that would mainly be used in correspondence or if he was being like formally announced.

(Colonel Fitzwilliam also has no canonical first name. “Richard” is popular fanon but it is indeed fanon.)

But PLEASE stop with the “Sir Lucas” and “Sir Elliot”s, it makes me twitch every time I see it.

[carmelves]

[carmelves]

people writing gay lads works out of spite for this godawful fandom: thank you from the bottom of my heart

[carmelves]

[carmelves]

No real or fictional man has activated my lust like Sylus does. Idk what they put in that man but GODS