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Holy shit.

Aelin Galathynius created Prythian. She is the Mother.

This theory contains TOG, ACOTAR and (slight) CC SPOILERS!

Many, many thousands of years ago, Amren recalled that a huge "rip in the sky" appeared in her home world. Out of curiosity, Amren flew through this rip, and landed in Prythian.

This perfectly aligns with Aelin ripping a hole in the sky of the God's realm. This is the most concrete piece of evidence that Throne of Glass took place in the past (something I have already theorised about).

However, and most interestingly, it is suggested that Amren entered Prythian when it was being made - when the world itself was beginning to form.

If Aelin indeed created the "rip" in the sky that Amren went into - the timing suggests that Aelin's actions led to the creation of Prythian.

And, although subtle, we actually have proof of this.

Recall that Wyrd was described as the thing that "keeps the realms apart:"

But, when Aelin shut the gates between worlds at the end of Kingdom of Ash, we have this VERY important (and often overlooked) clue:

Aelin caused for all worlds to overlap.

I believe this is how Prythian was born.

The Cauldron.

According to the mural that Feyre observes, Prythian was created by a female with "glowing, slender hands," who tipped a fluid with "strange symbols" (wyrdmarks), from the Cauldron, onto the land.

I believe this was Aelin - perhaps not literally, but metaphorically.

But this begs the question; what exactly is the Cauldron?

For starters, we know that the Cauldron has 3 "legs". These legs provide most of its power (and this is an important clue!)

This is very similar to the 3 wyrdkeys in TOG; the very 3 wyrdkeys that Aelin embedded into her arm (and subsequently her blood) when she sealed the gates.

Aelin then gave over the 3 wyrdkeys, and all of her fire power to forge the new lock. It is this very power that is the essence of the Cauldron. 

As evidence of this, when we see the Cauldron's power in ACOWAR, it presents as Aelin's own power; "raw fire power," capable of burning an entire army to ash within seconds.

The Dread Trove.

The Cauldron also created the Dread Trove - and this is another very important clue.

The Crown.

The Crown can control and influence people - just like the wyrdkeys (and subsequent wyrdcollars and rings controlled people in TOG).

The Mask.

The Mask can control the dead - just like the wyrdkeys could create armies of dead people; a power Erawan desperately wanted.

The Harp.

The Harp can open portals to different locations, and potentially different worlds and realms. This is one of the key features of the wyrdkeys.

In fact, it was said the 3 wyrdkeys were needed to create a wyrdgate.

The Cauldron has 3 legs (that I believe are the 3 wyrdkeys Aelin yielded to seal the lock).

Thus, the Cauldron *IS* a wyrdgate.

Cauldron = Wyrdgate.

As further proof of this, to "nullify" the Cauldron, Amren had to:

give up her current body,

forget about those she loved,

and unleash her power of "light and flame."

Which is just like Mala Fire-Bringer; who also had to:

give up her current body,

forget about those she loved, (in fact, both her and Amren both warned that they will no longer "remember" their loved ones),

and unleash her power of "light and flame", in order to forge the lock, and shut the wyrdgate.

But, recall that when Mala's plan didn't work, Aelin (and Dorian) had to give all of their power to reforge a new lock, in order to seal and shut the wyrdgate once more.

This is just like Rhys in ACOWAR; in order to re-seal the Cauldron, he had to give over every inch of his power.

In fact, when Aelin and Dorian's power were used together, and in combination with the wyrdkeys, it was described as "creation and destruction," and the "beginning and the ending."

These are the exact same terms used to describe the Cauldron - and I'd argue the exact same *power* of the Cauldron (but more on that later).

And, as a side note - at one point, the Cauldron's power was even described as "fire and ice"... (ring any bells?)

The Lock.

Further, when Aelin and Dorian were sealing the wyrdgate shut, they had to make a "lock."

The lock they made was the Eye of Elena. This is perhaps the most important clue in this theory; that this very symbol and mechanism allowed for the creation of the Cauldron.

However, we learn in later TOG books that this symbol isn't just known as the Eye of Elena, but also as the "Eye of the Goddess." This is because it was first a sacred witch symbol, created by Rhiannon Crochan.

Crochan means Cauldron.

Additionally, the Eye of the Goddess was named as such, as it is said to represent the Three Faced Goddess (that the witches worshipped), and her three counterparts;

The Maiden

The Mother

The Crone.

It's for this reason that I believe the Cauldron was created from the Eye of Elena, or the Eye of the Goddess lock, as it too follows the principles of Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

We see clear evidence of this when Elain, Nesta and Briallyn were thrown into the Cauldron.

Elain was made into the Maiden.

The Maiden often symbolises innocence, beauty and blossoming.

In TOG, the Maiden was represented by the Blueblood witches, who were the "oracles, mystics, and zealots."

Elain was made into a Seer.

The Bluebloods also required more iron (as it was said that they were the most powerful), and it is rather interesting that Elain (presumably) wears an iron ring.

Nesta was made into the Mother.

The Mother often symbolises maturity, responsibility, and power.

In TOG, the Mother was represented by the Blackbeak witches, who were the warriors - known for their "obedience, discipline, and brutality."

Considering the multiple references to Nesta making a fine General in an army, as well as the parallels between Manon's thirteen, and Nesta's Valkyries - it makes perfect sense.

Briallyn was made into the Crone.

She was, quite literally, turned into an old woman by the Cauldron.

Creation and Destruction.

Knowing that that the Cauldron was made from the Eye of Elena/Eye of the Goddess, as well as the 3 wyrdkeys, as well as Aelin's own power that she donated to forge the lock, and seal the gate - this can explain Nesta's own power.

Nesta's power manifested as "cold" flame, one that seemingly burned without a trace.

We have already seen this before;

Aelin's moon-fire,

and Kaltain's shadow-fire.

The commonality between these two? Both women were in possession of the wyrdkeys.

The same wyrdkeys that the Cauldron now possess; the same power that Nesta stole.

And, all in all, this makes perfect sense. The Cauldron is a wyrdgate. Wyrd is the "language of the universe," it is the power of both creation and destruction, life and death.

Nesta's power symbolises one half - Death.

And, it's for this reason that I believe that Elain's powers (that are yet to be revealed), will symbolise the other half - Life. Creation. (And, I also have an inkling that she will be the one to rebuild the Dusk Court with this very power).

We also know that the Cauldron loved Elain. If the Cauldron was indeed created by Aelin - that she is it's Mother - then perhaps it's no coincidence that "Elain" is an anagram for "Aelin"....?

A portal too?

If the Cauldron is indeed a wyrdgate - then recall that Feyre threw the Book of Breathings into it.

Now, Jesiba Roga possesses that exact book.

Does this tell us that the Cauldron is in fact a wyrdgate to Lunathion, and the Crescent City world...?

Knowing all the connections between the Cauldron and the witches - and Jesiba being a witch herself, it makes sense...

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New Cassandra Clare Trilogy

Honestly I would love to see a sequel to the Last Hours trilogy. My favourite of her books are the Last Hours and Infernal Devices trilogies because I love the victorian/edwardian settings.

My favourite show (ya’ll wouldn’t know it, it’s a fairly unpopular greek tv show from the late 2000s) is set during 1939-1940, during the start of WW2 in Greece. I would really love to see a Shadowhunters series set during WW2 and I know it doesn’t really work with the age gaps of the characters, as any kids the TLH characters have will be around 35 during WW2, so they’ll be too old for a series but too young to have children in their late teens.

But I loved the short story of Tessa as a nurse in WW2 and I would love to see more of the shadow world during that time period.

#shadowhunters #the shadowhunter chronicles #the last hours #the infernal devices #cassandra clare #james herondale #lucie herondale #cordelia carstairs #matthew fairchild #thomas lightwood #christopher lightwood #tessa gray #tessa herondale #jem carstairs #we want a new trilogy #more shadowhunters books pleaseeeee

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aaaaaaaa im crying i love this

Representation Matters (Cap Says Gay Rights!)

“You’re not supposed to like people like me.”

Steve frowns. “Like who?”

“You know.” Eli pulls his sweatshirt a little tighter with one hand. “Like me.”

“Children?”

Eli bites his lip. “Gay.”

Oh.

“Why did you think I wouldn’t like you for being gay?” Steve asks gently.

“You’re Captain America.” Eli’s got his teeth clenched and is resolutely looking ahead. “You stand for truth and justice and the American way. You stand for American morals. You stand for…” he shrugs awkwardly. “Not people like me.”

Steve blows the air out of his cheeks slowly, trying to figure out how to keep the anger out of his voice so Eli doesn’t think it’s at him.

“Captain America does stand for truth and justice,” he says slowly. “The truth is that LGBT folk exist. And justice is them being given the equal treatment they deserve. But I’m not…” he struggles for a moment. “I’m not Captain America. Not really. Anybody could be Captain America. Captain America’s just a uniform I put on sometimes. I’m Steve Rogers.” He looks at Eli, who’s staring up at him now. “Captain America stands for you, Eli. And so does Steve Rogers.”

Eli swallows. “Oh,” he whispers.

“Who told you I wouldn’t?”

“Um.” He shrugs awkwardly. “Fox News. My parents. Society?”

“They’re all wrong. Very, very wrong.”

“You’re, uh, you’re from the 40s. Aren’t you supposed to be… less tolerant?”

“Some of us were. Some of us weren’t.”

“Like who?”

“The smart ones and the queer ones.”

“Which one were you?” He’s got a little trembling quirk to his lips, like he’s trying to pull out a joke to cushion all of this.

Steve thinks about lying for a fraction of a second. The decision not to could easily be described as: eh, fuck it.

“Well,” he answers wryly. “I certainly wasn’t one of the smart ones.”

–

“You’re one of the most famous people in American history. And you’re one of us. And that’s just… weirdly life affirming, I think.”

–

Another reporter stands. Steve recognizes him from FOX News and knows instantly that he’s going to hate him.

“Sir,” he says, voice dripping with condescension. “I know that you’re from a different time and it may cause some confusion. But in this time, the advance of the LGBT movement is seen as a detachment from American values. You may want to reconsider your stance.”

Steve remembers Eli, standing in the rain under his umbrella, saying you stand for American morals. You stand for… not people like me, thinks of his kids standing at his door, beat up and afraid and lonely, and sees red.

“Believe it or not, sir,” Steve growls, letting every inch of acid he feels in his body leak into his voice. The room suddenly goes quiet except for the flash of cameras. “We had people have different orientations back in the mid 1900s. And believe it or not, I’m one of them.”

—cosmicocean, family means no one gets left behind or forgotten

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YES YES SHE DOES

Manon pegs dorian

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elide lochan is a top

that’s it. that’s the post.

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OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD YES PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I NEED THIS

ok but consider:

a supercorp scene with "War of Hearts" by Ruelle playing in the background

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Drawing hearts in the byline.

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mood

loving this, we’re having online assembly and I’m writing drarry smut

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This is the first time I’m hearing of this so I’ll do some online stalking to confirm but I doubt that Hunt would be in it. Bryce, definitely, but she’s with Hunt and he seems like the jealous type so I don’t think they’d be down for it.

In my mind it’s most likely to be Ruhn and two other people (so definitely not Bryce).

ahem. threesome in cc2. THREESOME IN CC2

place your bets now people

bryce, hunt, tharion

bryce, hunt, aidas

bryce, hunt, flynn

bryce, hunt, viper queen??

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I just love how the entire cruel prince fandom collectively decided Jude is bi and cardan is pan and would definitely wear skirts

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YES WE ABSOLUTELY NEED THESE

Also just a thought. I have the barnes and noble exclusive edition box set of the folk of the qir trilogy. Does anyone need a post with the content from those? One is a short story. One is cardan's letters and one is a deleted scene.

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who doesn’t

i love when cardan greenbriar

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These are the superior fandoms

Ah yes, the major fandoms.

“Hot Fae Males”

(also known as the SJM fandom)

Throne of Glass

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Crescent City

“Gay”

Red, White, and Royal Blue

Carry On

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue

All For The Game

Six of Crows

“Gateway Fandom”

Percy Jackson

The Lunar Chronicles

Hunger Games

Harry Potter

“I can’t choose”

(Also known as multi fandom)

The Folk of the Air

The Raven Cycle

The Grisha Trilogy

The Shadowhunter Chronicles

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SARAH JUST CONFIRMED THAT AELIN DID FLASH THROUGH WORLDS AND SAY FEYRE AND RHYS AND ALSO CRESCENT CITY IN "KINGDOM OF ASH". IT IS CANON!!!!!

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AND THEN HE BONDED WITH HERMIONE ABOUT IT AFTER THE WAR AND THATS HOW THEIR FRIENDSHIP STARTED

In second year, Draco had a little crush on Gilderoy Lockhart, like the other girls of his age. Change my mind

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Harry would definitely be like this even with COVID

draco: *wears a cute oversized sweater with a snake on it because he is cold*

draco: *sneezing and coughing uncontrollably* get away, potter. i’m fine. 

harry: no, you’re not. you have the flu.

draco: okay, but stay away. i don’t want you to - 

harry: *chuckles, and moves impossibly close to him* don’t care, love. can we cuddle? 

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If someone wants to write this I will literally worship them

I had a really interesting idea for an HP fic. In my mind it's eighth year, but it really could work for any post-canon time period. So I don't know if it's actually canon or just fanon fact at this point, but you know how buildings absorb magic over time?

What if they absorbed memories too, and worked like a Pensieve? Certain places, maybe close to a ley line or a major magic event, hold the memories of things that happen there. You can see and hear everything, but you can't interact.

What if the Shrieking Shack was one of those places? Harry goes one night to think or something and is suddenly in a memory of the Marauders messing around or preparing for a full moon. Harry being Harry, he gets Full Obsessed, so Ron goes into best friend mode and Hermione goes into research mode. They find more Pensieve Places, some with warm and wonderful memories, some with harrowing ones.

I can't figure out where to go from there, and my job is about to get busy, so if anyone wants to take the idea and run with it, tag me when you post! @tackytigerfic @bonesliketambourines @shealwaysreads , I'd love to see what you come up with (though no pressure!)