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If Ramshackle did become an official dorm, what attribute would be associated with it?
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I think it'd be neat if Ramshackle's value was ingenuity, creativity, or something along those lines! It's the dorm that is the most "different" from the others and also houses more than one unconventional student (including the weird resident rock eater, Grim). Yuu, who lives in Ramshackle, doesn't have magic but it can be argued that they make up for that deficit through other talents and skills--which is something that requires ingenuity. In a way, this could also be seen as Yuu's own "magic", since actual magic uses imagination (which is tied to creativity) to help visualize spells.
Ramshackle isn't formally associated with a particular figure from Disney animation, but if we assume that Mickey is the equivalent of a G7 figure then the creativity angle also makes sense. Mickey is well-known as the mascot for Disney, and Disney is known for innovation in the realm of animation, especially with the release of the first cel animated feature length film, Snow White. I don't know if I would call Disney the pinnacle of creativity now (with them churning out sequels, making live actions versions of their classics, and buying up more competition rather than producing original works), but they were back in the day. It helps that the world of Twisted Wonderland has mainly involved characters twisted from the 2D era of Disney works, which is generally considered to be their "peak".
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Good morning headmage
I was wondering if you and the other teachers went to the museum with your students this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary ?
If so what did you like there , do you have a favorite artwork ?
Have you been there before 👀?
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Enter; An Unkindness of Ravens.
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"Why, of course we teachers accompanied our students to the Land of Dawning's National Museum of Art. It would be highly irresponsible of us to allow children to travel to a foreign land without chaperones!”
Crowley perked with pride. Prestige—the acknowledgement of it—tended to have that effect on him, pompous man that he was.
"Not to mention... It's an honor for us to be invited to this centennial celebration! This is a wonderful opportunity for us teachers to appreciate art alongside our young pupils—though I myself have already visited numerous times. Ah, but that is what a long lifespan and a deep respect for history does… Sharpens the mind and the spirit!”
Somehow he ended up circling around and feeding his own ego again.
You walked alongside him, tactfully staying silent and letting the headmaster ramble.
Famous faces passed by, relics of the past unearthed. Stories, centuries in the making. History coming to life around you.
Click, clack, click.
Crowley’s polished shoes and cane alternated, echoing sharply in the gallery.
“This solemn, almost reverent atmosphere is rather pleasing. It grants one the space and time to properly admire and reflect on the artwork on display.”
He raised a hand, his golden claw-shaped rings upon each finger shining under the museum’s lights. Crowley gestured to the paintings that lined the closest wall. You followed where he led your gaze.
Platinum frames, seven in total. Each held an illustration of a familiar figure—you recognized them from the stone statues lining Main Street.
“I find myself gravitating toward the classics. Perhaps I am sentimental, fufu. My bias is clear.”
The Queen of Hearts.
She looked on from up high, posed with a gavel behind a banister and flanked by card soldiers. Her face was kind and rounded, but her expression was stern. Hands folded in her lap and her hammer raised to deliver justice, she was the picture of dignified grace.
The King of Beasts.
He reclined in a dark cave, bones scattered around him. The King stood out from the others of his kind--body lanky, a scar knitting one eye, mane a deep black, and with an unmatched feline poise. He toyed with a skull in one paw, his mouth twisted into a contemplative smirk.
The Sea Witch.
She danced, tentacles curling, in an anemone garden, lilac arms outstretched to cuddle her beloved pets: two moray eels that adorned her arms like a living boa. Pinkish light spilled onto them, emanating from her bubbling cauldron. Another potion brewing to fulfill some poor, unfortunate soul's wish.
The Sorcerer of the Sands.
A thin man with a long face and a goatee pieced together a golden scarab, its light piercing the starry night. Particles of sand and glittering magic kicked up, scattering across his black and red robes. The wings of the scarab, flickering rapidly--as if about to take flight.
The Beautiful Queen.
She triumphantly held up a goblet of bubbling liquid, her radiant face reflected in it. High cheek bones, skin smooth as china, full lips, long lashes, a gown that clung to her hourglass figure. Her beauty was every bit as deadly as the poison in the glass.
The King of the Underworld.
He beamed in the painting, showing sharp teeth. Various tabletop games surrounded him, and he seemed to take great joy in maneuvering a chess piece across a board. No opponent was in view--the man was a lone player.
The Thorn Fairy.
She loomed in her spiked throne, her calm face cut severe by the gathering shadows and green candlelight. Briar crept around the tattered hem of her cloak, waiting for her next command. One word, and you felt as though they would come to life and rush at you.
The Great Seven together dominated the hallowed halls of the museum. In awe of them, you felt yourself shrink back. If was as though your body instinctively knew to kneel in the presence of such raw power.
Crowley, too, quietly bowed his head to the Seven. He held his top hat to his chest, his dark lips pursed into a serene smile.
"What visionaries! We must all strive to the same heights as they."
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i still dont understand what leona was trying to do in chapter2. was he trying to kill or injure malleus ? because that plan doesnt sound like it was gonna end up with just a few scratches
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I'm actually not sure myself what Leona's intention was there...? I think he meant to just injure Malleus to the point where he cannot play (otherwise Malleus would obliterate the Savanaclaw team as per usual) which is a stupid plan anyway since Malleus can easily poof away to safety, as we constantly see him do. But like... a stampede would surely have the potential to kill a normal person, no? Maybe Leona thought Malleus would at most be incapacitated since Malleus has a reputation of being powerful...?
This isn't the only case of there being vague intent; one other notable instance that comes to my mind is book 5. We know that Vil tried to poison Neige, but it's not known how strong that poison was or what its effects would be, only that it was caustic when the bottle shattered onto the ground. Did Vil intend to just temporarily knock Neige asleep so he can't perform? Or would it outright kill him, had he (or Rook) consumed it?
Some unsolved mysteries of the TWST lore, I guess 🤔
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Hi! I’ve been reading your stuff for a while and finally worked up the courage to ask: Are you,,, are you secretly Yana or something? Everything you write but specifically the analyses make so much sense and show such a good understanding of the characters that it’s starting to feel like the realization of those “how I would interact with my fan base if I ever became a famous writer” posts.
Jokes aside (unless?) I honestly don’t think I would still be playing Twisted Wonderland if it wasn’t for your blog. Level locked story is my biggest pet peeve for any video game and I nearly ditched midway through book 2 because of it. Your posts have kept me excited about the characters and the story and now I’m nearly done book 5 (stuck again by the level thing but oh well)
Really I just wanted to thank you for all the amazing writing you do
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Heya, hello, hi ^^ Thank you for gathering the courage to share your thought! I know that can feel awkward or overwhelming for some people, so I'm grateful to receive asks like this.
zvsksbjwgehCSfX I’m definitely not Yana, I’m just a casual fan 😂 unless…?/j I tend to hyperfixate and see creative writing and analysis as an outlet to think deeper about what we have + tide me over during the early stretches of TWST when new content and banners were not as consistent as they are now. If other people (like you!) enjoy that, then I’m glad!!
Gacha games like Twisted Wonderland take a lot of time and investment (with fairly repetitive gameplay), so it's normal and totally okay for people to feel bored or burnt out by it. I'm definitely also someone that wouldn't have been as involved as I am now if I hadn't found a community to get excited about TWST with me. It's nice to have people to bounce off of! I'm happy that I was able to be part of your own TWST journey. Again, thank you for your appreciation!! Wishing you good luck with book 5 and beyond~ 🍀
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a horrible, terrible, awful, no-good realization
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MALLEUS DRACONIA IS LIKE N FROM POKEMON BLACK/WHITE AND BLACK/WHITE 2 😭 They're both emo and green/j
Think about it:
Mullet-y hair (N's sort of resembles a ponytail but upon closer inspection he doesn't seem to have a hair tie or anything)
They have a legion of loyal followers
They are royalty (N is the "king" of Team Plasma)
They have special powers that no one else does (yes, I'm counting N's ability to speak with Pokemon here)
They team up with a legendary dragon to force the world to comply with their own vision (Malleus's OB is Maleficent's dragon form, N forms a partnership with either Reshiram or Zekrom depending on the version you play)
They see themselves as benevolent even when they're doing questionable things or using force to achieve their goals
They're lonely as fuck largely due to how they were raised in isolation and with the sole purpose of "ruling" over others in the future (assume that the senators are the equivalent to Ghetsis)
They act somewhat distant and are socially awkward/don't know how to interact "normally" with others
They have a limited views + understandings of the world until they actually go out there and are exposed to different points of view
They both have buttloads of yumes/j
I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FEEL ABOUT THIS REVELATION 💀
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For the Crowley interaction event how about him getting lunch one day and a food fight breaks out in the cafeteria? It can be a mob student or a main boy that starts it I just want to know how he reacts and deals with it or not.
Enter; An Unkindness of Ravens.
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Meat pie, meat pie🎵
Crowley hummed in his head as he fell into the cafeteria line. He could smell the spices and hearty game meat stewing in the kitchen. His mouth watered, eager to sink his teeth into a slice.
Students inched forward, drifting to vacant tables with trays of food and drink. The system the school had in place was streamlined, efficient--before long, Crowley was the next to be served.
“Ah, headmaster. Here for your lunch break, I see,” one of the chefs greeted. He plopped an entire meat pie onto a platter and slid it toward Crowley. "There you are, an extra-large helping of your favorite!"
"Thank you, my good ghost," Crowley responded with the tip of his hat. "Please do keep up the excellent work!"
"Anytime. I know how hard you work to keep this school running. It's the least I can do to help fill your stomach."
"Fufufu, and it is very much appreciated~"
While Crowley exchanged pleasantries with the ghost chef, he failed to take note of the students in his surroundings. The usual murmurs had grown tense, like a rope pulled in two different directions. Shifty eyes met one another, fingers fidgeting.
Then, in the midst of the tentative peace, one boy's voice rang out.
"FOOD FIGHT!"
Hell broke loose in the cafeteria. Students were suddenly out of their seats, food flying, people racing for the exit or ducking under chairs to avoid the incoming fire.
Sebek made a desperate leap to defend his liege from mashed potatoes, Jamil hurried Kalim out, using his own body as an unwilling shield. Ace and Deuce were targeting each other, and on the opposite side of the room, Epel was flinging spoonfuls of applesauce, much to his dorm members' horror. Floyd busied himself with trying to catch wayward food in his gaping mouth. Riddle shouted over the chaos, attempting to gain control of the frenzy--no one listened.
"Oh, sweet, merciful Seven!!" Crowley cried out in distress. “G-Gentlemen, let’s calm ourselves and put down the—eeeep!!”
"Take cover, sir!" the ghost chest warned, diving under a table himself.
Crowley yelped at a rogue banana chucked his way. He managed to dodge it, only to find a gravy stain blooming on his vest. The next hit was to his tray, knocking his meal to the ground in an unceremonious heap, crust ruined and meaty innards oozing out.
"M-My clothes!!" he pathetically wailed. "My meat piiiiie!!!"
The food fight continued, unaware of his plight.
A great wave of irritation overcame Crowley. They will never learn right from wrong without a stern hand to guide them.
Slamming his tray down, he seized his walking stick in its place. Magic welled up from within him, bringing about a rain of shimmering light at his command.
At once, the frantic scene was put on pause. Limbs locking, food dropping to the ground.
"Hey, what gives?"
“Why can’t I move?!”
“M-My body…!”
"That's enough of that," Crowley announced, making his presence known. He folded his arms and tutted disapprovingly. “Really, now! I expect better behavior of my students!!”
"He started it!" the boys chorused. Crowley suspected that they would be pointing at one another, were it not for his spell freezing them in place. A few dissenting voices--Riddle ("I tried to control them, headmaster!!") and Sebek ("THE YOUNG MASTER HAS DONE NOTHING TO DESERVE THIS CRUELTY! PUNISH ME IF YOU MUST, BUT NOT HIM!") only contributed to the madness.
"Regardless of who did and did not instigate, all of you will have to be reprimanded. After all, the majority of you did participate or otherwise worsened the situation once it started!!"
Crowley thrusted a finger at the floor, then the walls. They were splattered with sauces and chunks of meat and vegetables.
"You should all be ashamed of yourselves. The ghost chefs toil to prepare these delicious, nutritious meals for you growing boys--and here they are, gone to waste!!"
He waved his hand, loosening his magical hold on the boys. Buckets of soapy water and mops materialized beside them. Realizing what was coming next, they collectively groaned.
"I believe the appropriate punishment would be to clean up this mess you've made. I recommend that you hop to it--there's only so much time allotted in the school day for one's lunch break." Crowley's eyes glinted with mischief. "Fufufu, yes, yes, that will do just nicely!"
I'm such a genius~
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Are there 2 ways to spell Riddle's last name? I've seen 'Roseheart' and 'RoseheartS', I don't know which one to use🤯
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I haven't ever seen "Roseheart" (singular) myself; the correct spelling has always been and always will be "Rosehearts" (plural). I think some people just got it confused by the audio (which sounds like the singular) or by reading the name so quickly their mind instinctively deletes the "s" at the end (since, at least in English, it’s uncommon for last names to end with s); it's similar to how some people mistakenly insert "n" into "Mostro Lounge" (the correct spelling) to make "Monstro Lounge" (the incorrect spelling). These types of listening/reading and writing errors are pretty common. Here is a screenshot from Riddle's official in-game profile (both in EN and in JP, to prove it is not a type in one version over the other); both are written as “Rosehearts":
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I re-read your Fellow Honest study, and one thing to mention is that Riddle is immensely proud of having no one drop out or transfer out of Heartslabyul/NRC, right? His dorm is the only one at full capacity? This means dropping out of NRC isn't that uncommon, whether it's a money issue or a grades issue, and that's more people discarded simply because they couldn't keep up.
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Mmm, that's true 🤔 I wonder how NRC's dropout rates compare to those of other magic schools and regular schools that do not train mages... I can't imagine that NRC has a ton of dropouts though, because otherwise I feel like more dorm leaders and staff would express concern about it? Like if a ton of students were dropping out, it would reflect poorly on their leadership and teaching skills, wouldn't it...? Maybe it's not mentioned because it isn't that relevant to the main story or Riddle in particular is super fixated on it (given how strict he is). At the very least, we know that NRC has a non-zero dropout rate. Even at a school that supposedly has the best and brightest mages-in-training, some will not make the cut.
As cruel as this may sound (sorry, Fellow), it's 100% understandable from a school's perspective why they wouldn't want to keep supporting students who continuously do not succeed and ultimately dismiss them. Many programs irl (especially those in higher education) set standards that students must meet and maintain until graduation if they want to remain in their program. It could harm the school's educational reputation if they do not produce "results".
In some cases, schools that fail to maintain a certain "pass" rate on specialized exams their students take may lose accreditation (an official “quality seal”) for their program(s). For example, irl nursing programs in the U.S. and Canada are put on probation if they have a class of students with an 80% or lower passing score on the NCLEX exam. They are given 2 years to "fix" this low passing rate; if this is not corrected, then the school's accreditation is revoked completely. A loss of accreditation can result in many other negatives, such as less financial aid dispersement and fewer job opportunities (/your diploma not being seen as “legitimate”).
That's unfortunately how it works. Granted, a school shouldn’t spite a student for not being able to keep up with the workload (which sadly may have been the reality for Fellow), but it really is in the institutions’ best interests to drop a student they fear won’t perform well.
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Dear Headmage,
What would be your ideal date?
For no particular reason, of course….
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"Dear me, Prefect!" Crowley gasped, a hand to his mouth. "Could it be that you and the other students... mean to play cupid for your teachers?!"
"What? Nooooo," you insisted, feigning ignorance. "I'm just curious! Isn't that how students are supposed to be? Brimming with curiosity and the willingness to learn?"
"Not on this matter, no!!"
"Come ooon, we won't do anything weird with that information. We promise!! ... Er, well. At least I promise. I can't speak for the others."
"Now see here! It's not on any students to ask about, nor meddle in, the private affairs of their elders," the headmaster chided, wiggling a finger. "You will cease sticking your nose into these matters at once--am I understood?"
"Awww..." You visibly wilted, not bothering to conceal your disappointment.
"I'm glad we've resolved this little dispute." Crowley clicked open a golden pocket watch and glanced at the time. His eyes bulged. "If you'll excuse me, I must be on my way! I'm running late for a very important date!"
"A date?!" You repeated, heart leaping into your throat. "With who!?"
"Why, myself, of course!!" Crowley confessed it without a shred of remorse. His grin, broad. "There can be no other to match me. I'm far too perfect of a specimen!
"I have a packed schedule today. First, a casual stroll throughout the campus to soak up the nice weather and to observe the staff and students. After that, a hearty meal full of luxurious meats and succulent fruits! Then a moment of self-reflection and contemplation to let the food settle... contemplating the meaning of life and how very fortunate I am to be my most glorious self.
"Perhaps I'll drop in a few remedial classes, or an extracurricular or two. The stars come out in the evening, so I think I shall take dinner under them! When at last my eyes begin to grow heavy and my body tired, I'll return to my nest and settle off to sleep, dreaming of what halcyon days tomorrow might bring~"
That's his ideal date?!
"Um, why didn't I hear 'work' in that entire schedule of yours... It's mostly eating, goofing off, and talking a whole lot about yourself!"
"Don't worry over the details, Prefect! You've promised to not dig deeper into this subject, and I expect you to keep your word!!"
With that, Crowley started to make his way off and toward the looming shadow of NRC' main building. It resembled a castle with its turrets and stoney walls--and if NRC was a castle, then surely Crowley was its self-appointed king.
Glittering crown and all.
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Idk if anyone brought this up yet but is Malleus calling Yuu "Child of man" supposed to be a reference to Jesus having the title "Son/Child of man"? There's already a few references to religion in TWST so I'm just curious
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... Wouldn't that imply Yuu is some Jesus-like figure in the narrative 😭 when they don't actually do that much/j Personally, I don't think that's the case! The strongest religious themes that I can glean are featured in an event that isn't tied to the main story, Glorious Masquerade (it makes sense given the source material and is vague enough to not be in reference to one specific religion, though the same sense of general spirituality is still there). I don’t know if the devs would intentionally include religious ideas when it is specifically aimed at the player character when it doesn't really serve a purpose there (especially when this would be putting a spotlight on a few specific religions, ie the ones with Jesus in them, over others) and could potentially alienate non-religious fans or fans who follow religions that don't include Jesus at all. It is for these reasons that I think the "child of man" thing is just a quirk of Malleus's completely unrelated to religion. However!! I do think that you can still read the text that way if you wish. (I asked a religious friend of mine and they reported that they did see the phrase as an allusion to Jesus.) Maybe I just don't see the religious aspect of it because I'm not religious myself. Part of why TWST is great is because it can have mass appeal and many different interpretations depending on the player/fan, so honestly I'd encourage you to not take my opinion as fact. Everyone is allowed to see the story and its characters however they wish! Brief aside, as I've mentioned in an older post, "child of man" is not actually a nickname Malleus exclusively grants to Yuu. It is not given capitalization (which would make it a proper noun referring only to a specific individual, say “the Chief of Police” or “Principal [Name here]”) meaning the term is not meant for Yuu and Yuu alone. Additionally, Malleus is shown to also use the term to refer to groups of humans—and this is what I believe the intended use of the phrase is. It ("child of man") is actually a general noun to refer to other non-fae beings, whether a single one (be it Yuu or other characters) or multiple people. Note how Malleus uses “a” before “child of man”, implying there is more than one, rather than Yuu being the only one. I think part of this confusion comes from some fans who do use child of man as a proper noun ("Child of Man") or treat it as a special nickname Malleus gives to Yuu. So if the Jesus thing were hypothetically intentional, then every non-human is Jesus/j
Here are some examples (which are in EN, but it is the dialogue is same in JP as well; the text screenshot comes from MysteryShopTLs’ Malleus Broomquet vignette translation, as there is currently no official EN version of the card.)
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I just read the second part to Jade's tsum story, and let me just say that the moment Jade gets caught lying about Leona's whereabouts and realizing his tsum is out to get him is pure gold. Seeing Jade get screwed is a very rare sight to behold. 👌
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That was definitely my favorite part across both of the Tsum events so far! (I already knew about it since I played them in JP, but it's nice to relive the scene in EN too~)
Go figure though 😅 The one person with the guts to betray J word and get away with it... is just another J word! He's his own worst enemy...
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Who’s a pretty bird? Who is it? Do you know? Who’s a pretty bird?
This is basically how I talk to Grim whenever he gets a new outfit sooo—
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“Now, now! Such questioning will get you nowhere with me, Prefect,” Crowley tutted sternly. A rarity for him, really. “Though I may be a crow... I am a teacher first and foremost, and you are my student! One ought to show the other the proper respect. Do not adopt a demeaning tone with me, if you please! I am nothing like a pet parrot."
He placed a hand on his chest, his expression turning smug. His seriousness, it seemed, was a fleeting thing.
“… Buuuuuut if you wish to lavish me with compliments, then I suppose there is little I can do to stop you! All I ask is that you speak in a manner that is more appropriate."
"Eh?"
Crowley twirled in place, letting the jacket hanging off of his shoulders flutter. his arms spread out--as if modeling, posing on a runway, for an unseen audience. "Well? You may take a good look at how handsome I am~ Go on, don't be shy! Oh, and feel free to use your ghost camera to take some photos--they'll last longer!""
"A-Am I supposed to be using it for your vanity shots, headmaster?!"
Your question fell on deaf ears. Crowley's head was up in the clouds now, the man rambling on about himself.
Totally absorbed.
"Observe!! The lustrous sheen to my feathers, the grace with which I conduct myself...!! My luscious lips, my luminous skin, my shiny hair!" Crowley visibly brimmed with pride.
(You couldn't recall the last time he was this enthusiastic about... literally anything else. Certainly not when it related to resolving the issues around campus.)
"Fufufu, why yes, yes, I truly am the fairest bird of all~"
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"We at Night Raven College deeply care for our students’ safety and wellbeing!" (looks at the entire plot of Twisted Wonderland)
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To be fair, while Crowley may hand off conflict resolution to others, he is not entirely passive in efforts to look after his students. He arranges therapy for the OB boys, calls for STYX when he has legitimate concerns about the safety of his students, drags students back to class if he catches them skipping (his Raven Jacket vignettes), and is shown to erect barriers to protect others (in the manga). I have no doubt that part of this concern comes down to him not wanting to deal with angry parents, but if Crowley truly did not care at all then he wouldn't even bother or he would just try to cover up the aftermath rather than exploring long term solutions such as therapy.
Remember that he also took two people in, gave them free housing, free food at times (prologue and book 4), and let them be students at a HIGHLY exclusive school. Maybe the living conditions aren’t the best and maybe there’s not a huge budget allotted for their food or amenities, but it sure beats being stuck in a foreign land with basically nothing to your name, no?? That’s still very generous of Crowley to do.
The other staff at NRC are also shown to care about their students! They just tend to have a very "tough love" approach to it. For example, Vargas, Trein, and especially Crewel are notorious for being strict, all because they share the goal of wishing to see their kids succeed as disciplined mages. Trein in particular laments in Glorious Masquerade when he thinks he has failed to instill good moral values into his students.
I actually think part of the reason why Crowley acts so "useless" is for plot convenience's sake. The story would not be interesting to follow if a great mage comes along and resolves everything in the blink of an eye. He "needs" to be uninvolved initially to give the students a chance to act and take charge in the story. (And, of course, some theorize that Crowley is purposefully acting this way because he has a motive we have yet to learn.)
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I read your archive about Idia's parent, that one about 10 months ago. Idk if you found it out yet but Mythology Hades' signature possesion(?) (like Zeus' thunderbolt and Poseidon's Trident) is Helm of Darkness with capability of make him invisible :3 Maybe that what inspire Yana-san to make them wear one (tbh I'm a bit dissapointed that I can't see their face :""))) I want to know what do you think about it ^^
[I'm not such which of the Shroud parents posts from ~10 months ago this anon is referring to, so here are the three possible ones: 1 / 2 / 3]
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Maybe? It's definitely an interesting idea. I'd think that, more than anything, Idia (the character based on Hades himself) would be the one with the helmet to conceal his face rather than his parents though. Yes, they're related so it's entirely possible that Yana and team pulled from similar inspirations when designing the Shroud parents. However, I really feel like the idea overall fits more strongly with Idia's character. This is especially true when we consider how shy and meek he typically is (ie wanting to be and viewing himself as "invisible"), paired with the fact that he actually wore a pumpkin helmet as part of his first Halloween costume. I don't get the same vibes from either parent, especially not Mama Shroud who is very upbeat and most likely married into the family (therefore lacking the "Hades"/Shroud family blood). As mentioned in some of the linked posts, I get Persephone energy from her. Something else I've seen people mention is that the shape and color of the Shroud parents' helmets remind them of Hades' minions from the Disney film, Pain and Panic. I've even seen some fan designs that make the Shroud parents resemble those two, which I think are really cute 🥺
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Crowley, has Yuu given details about their world and of the Berlin Witch trails? If so, how did you react to such a thing happening? (You don't have to answer this if you don't want to)
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"Witch hunts and trials?"
There was a slight tic in Crowley's jaw, perhaps the clenching of a muscle. A chuckle then escapes from between his lips--not jolly, but sardonic.
"They are tragic, yes--but the existence of them does not surprise me in the slightest. Twisted Wonderland has experienced its own periods of similar scares. Fear and hatred are universal feelings across worlds, it seems."
The headmaster drew himself up in his chair, gesturing to an office window. Rich violet curtains had been drawn back, yielding a gorgeous overview of the campus. Beyond those glass panes, you knew, students from all over Twisted Wonderland--humans, beastmen, merfolk, fae--shared the same living quarters and public spaces.
It was its own community, tumultuous it was. Their lives, connected. You couldn’t imagine a Night Raven College of only one kind of person.
"The peace we enjoy today between the races and between mages and non-mages... It has not always been so. There have been countless decades of war and delegation to come to this point.
"Back then, mages were seen as wicked individuals who had sold their souls to gain supernatural powers. We were called "witches" rather than mages in those days--why, the very word is near taboo now.
"Fae in particular, beings with strong affinity for magic, were reviled and their lands invaded to steal away their precious resources. Oh, such bloody, gruesome struggles," Crowley lamented. "So many lives lost, homes ravaged..."
A hand reached into your chest and tightened around your heart. It squeezed against your ribcage, exerting an uncomfortable pressure.
"That sounds awful,” you said quietly.
“Ah, but thankfully we no longer live in such a dreadful era!" Crowley exclaimed, ramming his staff into the ground. His point, punctuated by the strike. "Witch hunts and trials are a thing of the past, and the future is paved for us to join hands in cooperation~"
"That's for sure a relief. I would hate to see our peaceful school life disrupted like that."
"Isn't it?" Crowley tugged the curtains closed, shutting away the world and its light. "In any case... Should you have a continued interest in studying such morbid topics, Professor Trein can enlighten you in his Magic History lectures. Please direct all further related inquiries his way!"
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Ramshackle is such an interesting mystery and it needs to be talked about more.
I know it’s mostly because of narrative/storytelling reasons, but the fact that Ramshackle WASN’T based on a villain even when it was an active dorm and didn’t have a corresponding statue is interesting to me. The Great Seven have always been The Great SEVEN, so it’s safe to say old Ramshackle dorm students never had a cool Disney villain to admire.
Unless Michard M*use is a villain, you know. Ramshackle is the dorm of cap*talism lmao
We know it’s based on the Thru The Mirror short, but in-universe it’s just a bit out of Night Raven College’s standard, it gives an “other” feeling, like Ramshackle was that one dorm that didn’t have enough relevance or just a bit overshadowed by the other dorms from the beginning. Or maybe it was important one day but due to mysterious circumstances nobody remembers it.
Not only that, but it’s the only dorm located on school grounds that doesn’t require access through the mirror chamber. It just feels very… Normal? Like I cannot tell you how Regular Guy this dorm is. Literally just the smallest dorm compared to all the others, too.
Maybe it was Night Raven College’s very first dorm? Maybe the OG Ramshackle students weren’t even magic users, and had other talents? I’ve seen some theories but I hope they expand on Ramshackle lore after episode 7.
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Ramshackle is for sure the "odd one out" of the dorms. As this anon has said, there's various anomalies that separate it from the others (aside from having fallen from grace): it's located on-campus rather than in its own pocket dimension, Ramshackle has no key historical figure or known core value associated with it, the scale of the dorm is much smaller comapared to the other dorms, etc, It really adds to the sense of "not belonging", which is what also makes the dorm such a fitting place for misfits like Yuu and Grim, who aren't your average NRC student.
Pomefiore is said to be the oldest dorm at Night Raven College so by that logic, Ramshackle is definitely NOT the first dorm. This is most likely a reference to how Snow White is the oldest of the films that feature the Great 7, having released in 1937. Hercules, the most recent of the films, came out in 1997, so that perhaps explains why it is the most "modern" and high-tech of the dorms (though we don't know if this one was the newest dorm in the TWST-verse yet). Oddly, the Thru the Mirror short came out in 1936, a year before Snow White, but Pomefiore is still credited as the oldest dorm, not Ramshackle. Perhaps the irl movie release dates don't correlate that strongly with the age and the history of each of the dorms after all? I also believe that NRC has always been an academy to train mages, so they wouldn't allow non-mages to attend (with Yuu being a very rare exception); they wouldn't be able to complete any of the coursework required of them in their later years (Yuu is only able to do so because of their mage partner, Grim).
Hoping we do get to learn more about Ramshackle in the future, whether that's in the current TWST arc or in the next ^^
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hello!
I’ve been thinking about this prompt for awhile now, but I’d like to hear your takes on it! if say another event like lost in the book happened but instead of stitch, they meet Winnie the Pooh and his friends— which of the cast do you think would relate most to the characters?
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I uh 😅 don’t know a lot about Winnie the Pooh or its characters, so my thoughts here are based on very, veeery basic understandings of them.
Pooh — His defining trait is his loyalty and willingness to help others, so I automatically don’t see many of the NRC boys relating to Pooh’s softness. He might be a better fit with one of the light cosmic element boys (Kalim, Silver, even Rook) or Yuu.
Piglet — He’s soft spoken and always nervous or worrying about something. I think of Epel and Idia as the "soft spoken" ones of the group, but Idia is the more generally anxious one. Epel's only really "shy and meek" when he's forced to act more polite; his true personality is much rowdier and more stubborn.
Tigger — Tigger is bright and enthusiastic. Any number of the cheerier members of the main cast could fit here with him: Cater, Kalim, etc. I would say Sebek (at least when it's a Malleus-related task or sentiment) works.
Eeyore — The most “different” of the Pooh cast; Eeyore tends to be down in the dumps and/or unenthusiastic. I see Idia and Leona best relating to Eeyore, since the former is usually pessimistic about everything while the latter has depressive symptoms that he usually masks with arrogant confidence.
Rabbit — Prideful and stubborn self-appointed leader, but ready to hop into action when he is called upon. Most of the dorm leaders could honestly slot in nicely here, particularly Riddle (whom we see in book 6 trying to be the "leader" of his group with Azul and has a generally very rigid way of thinking).
Kanga and Roo — Loving mother and curious, adventurous son duo. Various combinations can work here, although each pairing kind of represents a different kind of parent-child or general familial relationship. (Vil and Epel, Trey and Riddle, Idia and Ortho, Leona and Cheka, Jamil and Kalim, etc.) It really depends on how you want to look at it.
Owl — A know-it-all who actually dispenses the wrong information more often than not. I'd say Lilia or Jade is most Owl-like. They're the most likely to share false knowledge, but unlike Owl, it doesn't come from a place of genuinely not knowing but rather purposefully fucking up the information to mess with people.
Christopher Robin — A kind and helpful boy who shares his stories with the animals of the 100 Acre Woods. I wasn’t sure if I should include him here, but the Disney website lists him as a core member of the cast so I thought, “might as well!” Since Christopher Robin is the "odd one out" who shares stories with everyone, which i think it suits Yuu (the photographer/one who records memories) quite well.
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