belos, as a puritan from the 1600s, has to be explained the concept of non-white jesus💀
OH MY GOD YOURE SO RIGHR
CAN YOU IMAGINE HIM GOING "wdym he's not white" "he's not white, belos" "what??" "he's not white. He never was" "I don't understand" "he isn't white" "?? What?"
Idk- it's like a drawing to appreciate some of the AU's of the Wittebros that I enjoy- I didn't include all because it's like 1am and I feel the need to sleep-
I enjoy all of your stories- have a lovely day/night!
I also included my Alchemist Pip- I love him and he is confused why he's here.
Context time: if Philip has chronic pain maybe he has a bad where he doesn't want to do anything, he's not eating or moving. Which kinda makes everyone worried so they sit around brain storming ideas. Until Luz see a teabag and grabs a permanent marker thinking maybe the magic in the glyph will seep into the tea.
What do you think of the different interpretations of Philip / The Wittebro brothers? What are the ones you like, don't like, and what do you think of content for them that's more fun / light hearted rather than angsty?
I love the different ways that Caleb’s beliefs towards the societal norms of Old Gravesfield can be interpreted. Did he start out in the same shoes as Philip, believing that witches were evil? Did he use the witch hunts as a cover so he and his brother wouldn’t be persecuted by the town?
When you have a character that there is so little known about in canon, it gives a lot of potential for fans to come up with their own ideas, and I think that’s awesome!
Having said that, I am more fond of interpretations that acknowledge the blame on both sides of the brother’s story. They both have their flaws (Philip has a lot more), and that’s okay! In fact, their flaws are part of what makes them so compelling for me.
I’m fond of AUs that have a mix of both angst and fluff because as much as I love hurting my characters to see what they’re made of, they deserve a break.
The first AU of the Wittebros that I got introduced to was the Arofam AU. Compared to a lot of the others, it’s pretty lighthearted, and it depicts the way the brothers’ bond changes over time as well as the various situations that resulted in the way that their personalities form. I still follow that one to this day, and I love the themes of redemption and growth in them!
The funniest AU I’m interested in would have to be the pitmdau or Gamer Grandpa AU. In it, all of the Golden Guard ghosts and Caleb are real, and it works on a slow rekindling of the bond between Philip and Caleb. It’s pretty funny to read about them playing Minecraft or Among Us together, and the GGs finally get a break from the trauma.
I am definitely an angst enjoyer, so you can notice that the Brother’s Keeper AU is one of the ones I show interest in. I love the way the creator explores the various depths of both Philip’s manipulation and obsession with his brother. The entire situation is crafted in a manner that feels very real, and it makes my skin crawl (in a good way. I love horror done well.)
I don’t know if this last one is entirely relevant, but I love the Twin Rulers AU. In it, Fanon Philip and Canon Philip meet and decide to adopt each other as brothers since they both lost their version of Caleb. It depicts the grief and emotional weight of Pip’ and Phil’s relationship beautifully. The difference between the way they think of their versions of Caleb and what they do to keep them in memory is glorious, and it makes me think.
I hope I answered your question. Have a great day!