Reasons Maudra Mera is the most disliked Maudra
So I know Maudra Mera shouldn’t be counted as a “villain” of The Dark Crystal but her behavior through most of her time in the books and the small bit we get in Age of Resistance definitely lands her on many TDC fans’ shit lists, and there are very valid reasons to this. Let’s go in order, shall we?
Spoiler alert for anyone who hasn’t read the books/hasn’t finished them
1. She’s racist/xenophobic. It’s pretty much the first thing we learn about her. When Naia first encounters her in Shadows, Mera makes some not-so-subtle judgements toward her appearance (which included touching her hair. the fuck) and backhanded remarks about the Drenchen. She even went so far as to say the Drenchen mattered the least of all the clans (I’m paraphrasing but that’s pretty much exactly what she said). Even when she does act cordial and gives Naia supplies she needs for the rest of her journey, it’s all to make herself look good for treating a fellow Maudra’s daughter with hospitality and respect.
And her calling Naia her “Soggy Dear” is just... stop. Just stop.
2. She’s a horrible guardian to Kylan. While it seems good on her that she took in a young orphan after the sudden deaths of his parents, she did the bare fucking minimum of raising him. She gave him a home, fed him, taught him the Spriton way of living, but there was definitely a lack of compassion for him. It’s bad enough that she never believed Kylan’s parents were taken by the Hunter, but in doing so she denied him the ability to cope with his trauma by not giving him any emotional support. Not to mention the fact that their deaths were partly if not mostly her fault. Kylan’s mother was Spriton but his father was Stonewood, and it’s canon that those two clans have rivaled for ages, so in order to preserve her clan’s image, Mera likely had a hand in pushing them to live in dangerous territory near the Dark Wood. The most likely reasons she took Kylan in were:
a) she felt at least some guilt for what happened to his parents as a result of her actions and raised him as a way of possibly redeeming herself
b) It’s stated in the Seven Clans book that it is a Maudra’s duty to take in a childling of their clan if the parents are unable to support them for whatever reason, so he would have become her responsibility regardless
c) he had nowhere else to go, because it doesn’t seem like any other Spriton or Stonewood would willingly raise a childling that is half of the clan they despise most.
Oh, and backing off that last point, Kylan is constantly teased and pushed around by the citizens of Sami Thicket, and Mera doesn’t seem to do shit about it or try to defend him in any way. I mean no fucking wonder he ran away the first chance he got, she practically pushed him away.
I think some part of her must have cared for him, seeing how she greets him upon his return to Sami Thicket in Flames, but she really shouldn’t have been all surprised Pikachu face when he up and left in the first place. She and the rest of that village made the Skeksis feel more welcome than him.
3. She nearly betrayed her own kind for her own clan’s safety. She basically pulled a Seladon and initially sided with the Skeksis even the she knew exactly what they were doing. Even though Mera never touched Kylan’s petals she knew that the Skeksis were capturing Gelfling, they even kidnapped a bunch right before her fucking eyes and yet -- SHE WENT CALLING FOR KYLAN'S RETURN SO THAT NO ONE ELSE WOULD GET TAKEN
HOLD UP
I’M JUST NOW REALIZING THIS
SHE WAS GOING TO FUCKING TURN HIM IN TO SAVE HER ASS AND EVERYONE ELSES
I HOPE I’M LOOKING AT THIS RIGHT IT’S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I’VE ACTUALLY READ THE BOOKS BUT HOLY FUCK
DID SHE REALLY CARE ABOUT HIM??
FOR FUCKS SAKE MERA
GOD
SHE KNEW THE SKEKSIS WERE LOOKING FOR HIM AND MESSAGED THE OTHER MAUDRAS ASKING WHERE HE WAS SO HE WOULD COME BACK AND FOR WHAT?? DID SHE THINK THE SKEKSIS WERE GOING TO GIVE THE TAKEN BACK??
I MEAN YEAH I’M SORRY SOME VILLAGERS GOT TAKEN BUT ARE YOU SERIOUSLY WILLING TO TRADE IN THE BOY YOU FUCKING RAISED FOR... PROTECTION FROM THE SKEKSIS?? BY SKEKSIS???
I’m actually fuming right now. Whether or not she had known the full truth it’s completely possible she would have turned him in. At that point in time she would have handed Kylan to the Skeksis on a silver platter GOD FUCKING DAMMIT--
Oh and, she wouldn’t let the Drenchen pass through her territory to fight the Skeksis and avenge the Stonewood clan, and that she was gearing up her soldiers to go into all-out war just to keep them out under SkekUng’s orders. How desperate do you have to be to fight your own kind in favor of the Skeksis? How far was she willing to go to protect her clan? Yes, Maudras should fight for the well-being and safety of their clan but if she’s going to let the other clans fall so her own can prosper?? Bitch that’s just a whole new level of selfish.
AND NOW FOR SHOW CANON
So Mera didn’t have much of an appearance in AoR except for episodes 6 and 10, but we didn’t need much to know how she is.
Her first and obvious mistake was siding with Seladon instead of Fara and Laesid after the coronation. I know Ethri and Seethi did too but at least they ended up fully believing what was going on in the end, while it seems it took Mera much longer, because Kylan tells Fara in ep. 9 that the Spriton wouldn’t listen to him when he tried to rally them against the Skeksis. This doesn’t surprise Fara, because she knows Mera’s an expert in ass-kissery, given what happened at the coronation and the fact that their clans rival enough as it is. Just another reason we stan Maudra Fara, she knows how to call out fellow Maudra’s when they’re clearly in the wrong without fear of repercussion. Vala didn’t raise no bitch
I like to think Fara is the Maudra that Mera thinks she is, but even she knows that’s bullshit XD
OKAY. That’s my rant on Maudra Mera. If I missed anything by all means, please, do tell.
If anyone is just going to defend Mera, please note that I know she does truly turn around in the end, I just needed to remind everyone why there is slander on her character to begin with. Hope this was enlightening somehow.
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RoyalMelody week 2021
Hello and welcome!
As you read in the title of this post(I assume) you already know what this is all about. That’s right, we are bringing back RoyalMelody week baby! These two loves have been lacking attention recently and a friend of mine and myself noticed and decided to do just like our good leader Rian would do and take a stand! We’ve actually been wanting to do this for a few months now but our busy lives kept us from doing so but we are here now, more prepared than ever before to celebrate a week just for our brilliant princess and our gentle hearted song teller.
The official date for this week is: May 24-30(last week of May)
Rules:
•No NSFW
You can do this in your free time if you want to but this is not the place to do so, thank you for understanding.
•About Gore…
You can go ahead and do it if you want just PLEASE put a trigger warning for those who may be sensitive to such content.
•No Pedophilia,nonconsensual content,etc
Just No❤️
•No bullying!!
Let’s spread fun and not hate! Please respect everyone’s work and don’t say anything you wouldn’t like being said to you.
•Submissions can include: Art works(drawings,paintings,etc), Written works(fan fiction stories, short drabble,etc), edits, etc...let your imagination guide you.
•Please make sure to tag us! So that we can see your work and reblog it here for the world to see!
You can also use the hashtag: #RoyalMelodyweek2021 plus anything else you wish to add.
•This is obviously centered around Kylan and Brea but you are free to add other characters in if you want.
•No Plagiarism allowed!
Don't copy someone else's work for your entry. That's just not cool. Aughra frowns on such things.
If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to ask :)
Prompts and dates:
•Day 1 (May 24): Cultural Differences
With Brea being Vapran and Kylan a mixed Spriton and Stonewood there are many cultural differences that they are surely more than happy to share with one another.
(e.g., traditions, cuisine, fashion… etc.)
•Day 2 (May 25): Opening up
Both of these characters have gone through tremendous rough times and experiences that are hard to deal with. Good thing they have each other to find comfort in.
(e.g., fears, insecurities, events from the past… etc.)
•Day 3 (May 26): Stargazing
The stars and these two; such a perfect combination. How could we not?
(e.g., The closer you are to a starry sky, the better! Stargazing from a rooftop is a popular [and rather romantic, if I may add] go-to option!)
•Day 4 (May 27): Relationship stage
You can select any of their "relationship stages" and imagine how that would be like for our characters.
(e.g., First date, married life, golden years… etc.)
•Day 5 (May 28): Pastimes
What's more fun than doing what you love? Doing what you love with who you love! Hope that made sense.
(e.g., Books, music, storytelling, maybe even Kylan’s famous broth… etc.)
•Day 6 (May 29): Behind the scenes
In the series there are many things that we see, but also many things that we don't. Imagine what moments between these two weren't necessarily showed but could have happened. The sky’s the limit!
(e.g., Ever wonder what would’ve happened between Brea and Kylan if they shared a moment with each other after the campfire scene? I know I do~)
•Day 7 (May 30): AU
Have fun! As long as it follows the rules, you can transfer these two lovers into any alternate universe. Let your imagination get the best of you on this one!
IMPORTANT DETAIL:
The little parenthesis on the end of each prompt (if not already obvious) are just some examples of what you could do, not what you have to do. We are all about freedom here👍just letting you all know once again.
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Oh, and remember to have fun!
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We will see each other soon again: “When Single Shines the Triple Sun”
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