#lady helena foster

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The cruel and monstrous mother of her seven children, Lady Helena Foster is the matriarch of the Foster family and the CEO and founder of the Angelicorporation. Her long time alive has been spent well, working in the shadows for decades to succeed in her carefully thought out plans. Not many know the true nature of such a horrible woman, and thus with her beauty and years of acting as a charitable and kind woman she's seen by the public as an angel. But to all but one of her children, she's seen for what she truly is. It doesn't matter to Lady Helena, however. With all the money in the world and time on her side, she's had more than enough time to prepare for her goal.

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As stated in previous posts, Lady Helena's bio is linked! Before reading it, here's some general content warnings before reading:

Lady Helena's bio contains: implied cannibalism, and child abuse. Keep in mind, she's written to be actively hated. Not every bit of evil she's done has been written in her bio for the sake of not making it overtly longer than it already is.

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Character Relations Thoughts/Theories

Part 1 - Character Relations

(Wrote everything down for reference from looking around, as I didn't have everything unlocked myself and had trouble finding images anywhere. Also, when I say "Unknown connection" that just is to symbolize the ? relations, not that we literally don't know, as we do know some answers to those, like Arthur Byer's connection to Hastur is likely them being the same person in a sense in game 6.)

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Game 0

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Employee to Father Duke

“Colleagues” with Lorraine (who Emily “advised”)

Daughter to Dr. Mesmer

Cooperated with Orpheus

Couple with Emil

Unknown connection to Helena

Emil

Unknown connection to “Roy”

Couple with Ada

Helena

“Saved” Galatea, who has affection for Helana

Daughter to John Adams

Student to Sullivan, who hired by John Adams

Sullivan is “pen pals” with Orpheus

Unknown connection to “Roy” and Ada

Galatea

has “affection” for Helena

employed to Orpheus

Orpheus?

Unknown connection to Roy, who has an unknown connection to Emil

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Game 2

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jack

Interviewed by Keigan

“Murdered” Keigan

Sheriff “doubts” him

Student of James Whistler

Philip

Siblings with Christina

“Mistook” Belinda as Christina

Christine and Belinda “replaced”?

“Appreciates” Jack

Keigan

“Interviewed” Jack who “murdered” her

Siblings with Harold Nicholas Keogh

Aunt and Niece to Bessie

“Murdered” Dr. Mesmer

Edmund Reed, Sheriff

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Game 3 (Andrew/Antonio/Sangria/Polun)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sangria

“Lady”

Andrew

“Buried” Sangria, Antonio, and Polun

“Employed” to Percy, who was “resurrected” by Burke

“Backstabbed” Mr. Marshall

Antonio

“Vigilant” of Sangria and Andrew, who “buried” Antonio

“Affection” for Polun

“Avoiding” Princess, who “confined” Antonio

“Fantasizing” about “Demon”

Polun

“Jealous” of “Catherine”

“Invited” by Max

Antonio has “affection” for Polun

“Buried” by Andrew

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Game 3 (Aesop/Victor/Annie/Ganji)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Annie

Daughter to Wendy Lester

“Murdered” by Aesop

Aesop

“Foster son” to Jerry Carl

“Murdered” Annie and Ganji

“Targeted” Victor

Ganji

“Dominated” by Lord Elgin, who Ganji is “disgusted” with

“Murdered” by Aesop

Victor

“Acquaintances” with Wick

“Targeted” by Aesop

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Game 4

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kreacher

He “betrayed” Emma, who “hates” him

He abused Robbie and Dolores

Worked for Father Duke

“Disapproves” Freddy, who “hates” Kreacher

“Despises” Emily

“Hates” Mr. Macallan

Emma

“Helped” by Orpheus

Daughter to Martha Remington and Leo

Sought help from Emily, who “sympathized” with Emma

“Hates” Father Duke, who “abused” her

“Hates” Freddy

“Hates” Kreacher, who “betrayed” her

Freddy

“Cooperated” with Dr. Mesmer

“Investigating” Emily

“Lovers” with Martha Remington

“Deceived” Leo, who “hates” him

Emma “hates” him

“Hostile” to Kreacher, who is “hostile” to him

Emily

Martha Remington was a “medical accident”

“Advised” Lorraine Miller

“Despises” Kreacher

“Sympathizes” with Emma, who “sought help” from her

“Investigated” by Freddy

Leo

Married Martha Remington, father to Emma

“Hates” Father Duke

“Hates” Freddy, who “deceived” him

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Game 5

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vera

Sister to Vera Nair

“Influenced” Kevin

“Ex-collaborator” with Jose

“Vigilant” of Edgar

“Hostile” to Patricia, who “sacrificed” her

Kevin

“Mourning” Angelina, daughter of Cherokee Chietain

“Guilt” towards Cherokee Chieftan (about daughter and lying), who is “Friendly” to Kevin

“Influenced” by Vera and Jose

“Friendly” to Edgar

“Protective” of Patricia

Patricia

Foster daughter to Mary

“Sacrificed” Vera, who was “hostile” to Patricia

Jose, “ex-collaborator with Vera, is “hostile” to Patricia

“Sacrificed” Edgar

“Faith” in Papa Legba, who has “contracted” Patricia

“Protected” by Kevin

Edgar

“Friendly” to Kevin

Ella is his sibling

“Influenced by” Jose

Vera is “vigilant” with him

Sarai was his tutor, who he “murdered”

“Sacrificed” by Patricia

Jose

Son of “Old Baden”

Old Baden “traded” with Lord Melbourne

Lord Melbourne is the “sponsor” of Sam Bourbon

“Drinking buddies” with Sam Bourbon

“Searched” for Wu Chang (umbrella)

“Ex-collaborator” with Vera

“Influenced” Edgar

“Hostile” to Patricia

“Influenced” Kevin

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Game 6a

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grace

Unknown connection to Arthur Byers and Fiona

Hastur

Unknown connection to Arthur Byers and Yidhra

Yidhra

Unknown connection to Darren, Fiona, and Hastur

Fiona

“Vigilant” of Arthur Byers, who “charmed” Fiona

Unknown connection to Yidhra

Commissioned by Volcker Berglund, brother of Darren Berglund

Investigating Luchino, who “deceived” Fiona

Unknown connection to Grace

Luchino

“Deceived” Fiona, who is investigating Luchino

Colleagues with Duquein Thompson

Unknown connection to Arthur Byers

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Game 6b

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Luchino

Eli “vigilant” of Luchino

Unknown connection to Demi

Demi

Unknown connection to Luchino

“Step siblings” to Sam Bourbon

Unknown connection to Eli

“Framed” Martha, who is “Scheming” against (?) Demi

Unknown connection To Miles, Spouse to Michiko, who Martha “deceived”

Michiko

Unknown connection to Eugene

Unknown connection to Martha, who “deceived” Miles

Miles’ “spouse”

Miles Donald

Martha Behamfil

Unknown connection to Michiko, who is the Spouse of Miles

“Deceived” Miles, who has an unknown connection to Demi

“Scheming” against (?) Demi, who “framed” Martha

Apprentice to Evelyn Mora

Eli

Unknown connection to Luchino

“Engaged” to Gertrude Vandergaw

Unknown connection to Demi

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Game 8

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Violetta

“Tolerates” Joker, who is “hostile” to Violetta

“Acquired” by Bernard

“Influenced” Margaretha

Murro and Mike “sympathize” with Violetta

Employed by Max

“Rescued” by Tracy

Margaretha

“Influenced” Violetta

Eugene Hayward and Marjorie Hayward are her Uncle and Aunt

“Fears” Mike, who is “disgusted” by Margaretha

Murro is “vigilant” of Margaretha

“Relies” on Sergi, who “controls” Margaretha

Joker “murdered” Sergi, who has an unknown connection/arrow to Joker

“Exploited” Joker, who “adores” Margaretha

Joker

“Adores” Margaretha, who “exploited” Joker

Arthur Russel “investigated” Margaretha and Joker

Arthur Russel “commissioned” Mike, who “doubts” Joker

“Hostile” to Violetta

Son of Gwynplaine and Thea

Mike

“Sympathizes” with Violetta

“Disgusted” by Margaretha, who “fears” Mike

“Adopted” by Bernard Morton Jr, Uncle of Murro Morton

“Assisted” in Murro’s escape

Arthur Russel is “pursuing” Murro, who “trusts” Mike

“Employed” by Arthur Russel

Arthur is “investigating” Joker

Murro

“Vigilant” of Joker and Margaretha

“Sympathizes” with Violetta

Nephew of Bernard Morton Jr., who “adopted” Mike

“Trusts” Mike, who “assisted in his escape”

Arthur Russel “commissioned” Mike and is Naib’s employer, who “murdered” Murro

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Game 9

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Servais

Apprentice to John who Servais “murdered”

“Doubted” by Kurt and Naib, who “murdered” Servais

“Searched” for Murro

William “witnessed” Servais murder John

William

“Witnessed” Servais murder John

Kurt showed William “kindness”

“Trusts” Naib, who “exploited” William

“Punished” by Bane

Bane

“Employed” by Mr. and Mrs. DeRoss

“Punished” Naib and William

“Colleague” with Burke

“Companion” to Black Nose

Kurt

“Doubted” Servais

“Murdered” by Naib

“Searched” for Murro

“Cared for” by Lorraine, employee of Father Duke, who “disapproved” of Kurt

“Kind” to WIlliam

Naib

Murdered Servais, Kurt, and Murro

“Doubted” by Servais

Employed to Arthur Russel

“Punished” by Bane

“Exploited” William, who “trusted” Naib

(Murro)

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Game 10

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Luca

Son of Herman Balsa

“Malice” to Charles

“Alert” against Tracy, who is also “alert” with him

Student of Alva

Tracy

“Alert” against Luca, who is also “alert” with her

“Unusually trusted” by Charles

“Curious” of Bonbon

Being “surveyed” (watched) by Burke and Bonbon

Daughter of Irene Reznik and Mark Reznik, who is “curious” of Carl Taplin, who watched (surveillance) Mark

Charles (sorry I didn't have his character relations page)

Bonbon

“Invented” by Burke, who’s employed to Mr. and Mrs. DeRoss

Watching Tracy, who is “curious” of Bonbon

Burke

“Invented” Bonbon,

Employed by Mr. and Mrs. DeRoss

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Game ? (maybe 11?)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alva

“Close friends” with Herman Balsa, who was a student of Professor Kaiser with Alva

Herman is the father of Luca, who is Alva’s student

“Shares the same faith” as Ann

Luca (same as in Game 10)

Ann

“Shares the same faith” as Alva

Relative of Laura

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Final Game

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Orpheus

“Cautious” of Melly, who’s “cautious” of Orpheus

Unknown connection to Sam and Frederick

“Investigating” Alice, who “suspects” Orpehus

Unknown connection to Norton, Burke, and Bane

Mary

Unknown connection to Mary Kreiburg

Mary Kreiburg is a “distant relative” of Frederick

Amalia Kreiburg is the mother of Frederick, who is also a “distant relative” of Mary Kreiburg

Mary Kreiburg’s spouse is Manus de Capet

Frederick

Son of Amalia Kreiburg, who is distant relatives to Mary Kreiburg (as is Frederick)

Unknown connection to Orpheus

Alice “doubts” Frederick

Alice

“Suspects” Orpheus, who is “investigating” Alice

“Curious” about Melly, who is “curious” about Alice

“Defect” from(?) Lord Melbourne

“Vigilant” of Norton

Unknown connection to Burke, Bane, and Evelyn

“Doubts” Frederick

Melly

“Cautious” of Orpheus, who’s also cautious of Melly

“Curious” about Alice, who’s also curious of Melly

“Vigilant” of Norton

Unknown connection to Sam Bourbon

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Not Yet Confirmed (what game they're in)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Qi Shiyi (maybe game 1, if she brings Wu's umbrella, it needs to be at the manor before Jose aka game 5)

“Close Friend” of Tang Si

Evelyn Mora

Mentor to Martha

Lily (maybe game 1 or a game close to final?)

Matthias

Florain

Robbie

Joseph (maybe Final Game?)

Brother to Claude

Percy

Employer to Andrew

Ithaqua (maybe game 6 with Fiona/Hastur?)

Ivy

Jeffrey (maybe game 3 with Antonio/Andrew?)

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Part 2 - Points of Interest

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"Roy", who is mentioned with the game 0 group and has some type of connections between them and Helena, Emil, and Orpheus/Novelist

Sullivan's "pen pal" is confirmed to be "Novelist" aka Orpheus

Philip involved in game 2

"Mistook" Belinda as Christina, and whatever is meant by "Replaced" (between Christina and Belinda)

Keigan "murdered" Dr. Mesmer (that name is listed in the relations as being Ada's father

Andrew "buried" Sangria, Antonio, and Polun

Polun's connection to "Max" who "invited" Polun

Emma was "helped" by Orpheus

Patricia "sacrificed" only Vera and Edgar

Jose was "drinking buddies" with Sam, who is "sponsored" by Lord Melbourne/Vilhelm

Grace and Yidhra are involved in game 6a with Hastur, Fiona, and Luchino

Luchino "deceived" Fiona

Demi "framed" Martha, who was "scheming" against Demi

Demi is "step siblings" with Sam (shared either a Father or Mother? Likely Mother?)

Demi is connected to Miles somehow

Martha "deceived" Miles

Joker is only listed as "hostile" to Violetta, doesn't mention "murder" unlike elsewhere when a character is killed (same about Norton)

Margaretha is "exploiting" Joker

Tracy “rescued” Violetta (likely being the mechanic who gave Violetta her prosthetics in Violetta’s backstory)

Melly has some connection to Sam

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Part 3 - Thoughts/Theories

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“Roy” is not mentioned anywhere that I’m aware of (though a “Roy” is mentioned in Mary’s letters, but I think this is someone else?). I did wonder, even though we know “Orpheus” is apparently involved in game 0, if Roy could be 0-1-0 if it isn’t “Orpheus”. Helena’s 3rd letter, as most experiment letters, should be written by Orpheus as a record of his “experiments”, so it’d be odd if he’s talking about himself as 0-1-0. We know from Helena’s letter that No. 0-1-0 had "multiple tests" done on them before “interventions in stages” on Helena, as well as 0-1-0 is someone Helena considered an "ally".

I’m confused about it saying Philip “mistook” Belinda as Christina. Nowhere in his letters or deductions does he say the name, though it does in his relations page. Her name was first revealed in a Q&A, where they said Philip “forgot the name of the woman on his shoulder, he only knows that she is his sister”. Well, based on his 2nd letter, he does call her “Belinda”, unless he’d already forgotten and this was what he thought her name was. I assume that body is still “Christina” but he just forgot what her real name was, which… is really saying something about Philip if he doesn’t even remember his sibling’s name. I doubt that the body wasn’t actually Christina’s but instead someone else with the name “Belinda”, but this definitely leaves me more uncertain than I’d like. Or another possibility is the figure on his shoulder is just a wax creation (not actually his sister’s body) and his sister’s been gone long enough (and he’s traumatized enough) where he either repressed the memories of his sister or has forgotten, with the wax figure on his shoulder his constant reminder of simply the fact his sister was taken from him and he needs to avenge her. And due to his forgetting, he’s named the wax figure on his shoulder “Belinda”.

I’m assuming Keigan killed Dr. Mesmer sometime after her discussion with Bessie, her niece and had married to her brother Harold Nicholas Keogh. We learn Bessie was unsatisfied with the marriage, and he wasn’t even accompanying her to the doctor despite her pregnancy. Keigan learns due to Bessie that Harold has a substantially larger than normal savings account than he should have based on his monthly income. We further learn Harold was involved with Dr. Mesmer, who had paid Harold for helping “resolve baseless accusations” against him. Based on what we know of Keigan from her backstory, deductions, and trailer, it isn’t unreasonable to say she decided to deal with Dr. Mesmer similar to how she dealt with her brother due to the threat they posed to Bessie.

Antonio’s game has 5 people mentioned in the letters, but the relations page only shows 4. We know that 3-0-1 is Andrew and Antonio is 3-1-3. We know Antonio felt “affecton” for Polun, and Antonio’s 3rd letter mentions he showed “affability” to 3-?-2 and 3-1-5. We know from Polun’s letter that he was likely affected by drugs during their “feast” based on the mention of feeling “dizzy”, and Antonio’s 3rd letter mentions 3-?-2 felt the effects of the drugged wine (and Polun’s 2nd letter does mention wine). Therefore, Polun is likely 3-?-2. As for Sangria, we know he felt “vigilant” towards her.

As for 3-1-4 and 3-1-5:

we know 3-1-4 was:  “consistently polite” to Andrew, had a “shared attitude towards faith” with Andrew, had “superior communication and expressive abilities” but their past experiences hindered their ability to establish meaningful connections with others and were too “absorbed in their pursuit of friendship and salvation” causing a lack of awareness of their surroundings and made them be manipulated by 3-1-5 and utilized his familiarity with the mansion to start an arson under the stage and cause 3-1-4’s demise. Also, 3-1-4 was effected by the drugs with polun

while 3-1-5 was “adept at disguising their true intentions”, “skilled at sensing others’ emotions” which he used to form a “temporary alliance” with Andrew, “subtle manipulations” of 3-1-4, had hostile feelings towards Andrew, and “spun lies” praising Andrew’s work (façade via acting) and determined Andrew’s “fate” in the “temple”. Also, 3-1-5 was affable with Antonio

My best guess is 3-1-4 may be Sangria, who we know was “buried” by Andrew as well as Sangria is someone tied to a “stage” and “fire”. She would also fit as someone who would be “polite” and good at “communication” and interest in “faith” and “salvation. This would leave 3-1-5. Considering this game has a lot to do with “acting skills” and performance, I wonder if 3-1-5 could be the Goatman, Jeffrey (and with his connection to animals, I could see him being good at sensing others’ emotions and due to the performances he had to put on potentially good at hiding his “true intentions”).

Max “invited” Polun. I assume this was likely after they left St. Catherine’s theater. We have no knowledge of whether Polun spent any time at Max’s freakshow, but as they seemed focused on finding their parents and the wording of “invited”, I assume they declined the invitation.

I have no idea how Emma was helped by Orpheus. We still haven’t figured out the truth behind Emma’s 4th letter, which seems to happen after her game (with Freddy, Kreacher, and Emily). Her “new friends” are aware of their memories being tampered with and warn her to secretly keep a record of everything. It’s possible Orpheus “helped” her to reunite with Leo via that invitation with the Thistle. Or it’s possible he did something during her actual game. We aren’t sure.

Regarding Game 5, we seem to have confirmed the only 2 that were “sacrificed” were Edgar and Vera. We know Kevin drank the drug and as a result didn’t participate in the game at all. Jose, based on Wu Chang’s 3rd letter and the latter half of Jose’s 3rd letter did seem to participate in the game (especially with Jose’s letter implying the manor owner “treasured” the opportunity to use Jose in his experiment and thus wouldn’t want to miss out, thus why he was willing to stop the experiment if it looked like Jose wouldn’t make it). We have no knowledge then of Jose’s or Patricia’s fates. Jose mentions finding the umbrella in the garden, where it still is during the final game. This is seemingly after the game and Vera and Edgar, who he references in his 4th letter, are already gone and he seems to be getting ready to leave. Patricia’s 4th letter doesn’t leave us with any potential hints as to what happened, though the way Jose seems to have made it through the game, yet only mentions Edgar and Vera, I wonder if something happened to her during the game, potentially something caused by Wu Chang if Jose was influenced by him.

Sam being "drinking buddies" with Jose... The only place Sam is referenced is in Jose’s 2nd letter in reference to the signature on his father’s ledger of goods the day Joaquin Baden vanished. We know Jose was drank both to help him sleep (due to his trouble with panic attacks/night terrors) and other times that led to him “missing the tide” and not boarding the ship. We know from his background in the relations page that he was delayed at Liverpool the day his father vanished. It may not be true, but what if he was drinking with Sam that day in Liverpool, or something else with Sam? Especially if Sam signed off on the ledger of goods for that voyage. It’s also curious how it specifically states Jose was in Liverpool that day. If he was just drinking normally, they didn’t have to specify. He could just drink anywhere, but it gives a specific location. So there’s a good chance there’s a reason for it, and as Sam is tied to Joaquin’s disappearance, it's possible Sam could’ve been with Jose that day too. Maybe Sam was even the person Jose’s father asked in Jose’s deduction 8 to help fix Jose essentially, even if it meant Jose wouldn’t “remember how to be a good man”. I don’t know if Sam would’ve been the person to leave that “spiritual anchor” via deep hypnosis referenced in Jose’s 3rd letter, but we don’t know nearly enough about Sam to be completely certain.

It makes sense for Grace and Yidhra to appear in the game with the supernatural theme and taking place at Lakeside. So far, we know Fiona is 6-1-3, Luchino is 6-1-4, and Hastur aka Arthur Byers is likely 6-0-5. This leaves 6-1-1, 6-1-2, and 6-1-6. The only info we have is 6-1-2 lost their life in an “unfortunate accident” and was replaced by 6-1-6, as well as Luchino was the only one not to vanish after the game. So, there’s not enough info to argue that Grace and Yidhra aren’t possible. Though, as we know 6 individuals are involved in this experiment, that does mean there’s 1 other person we don’t know of in this game. My best guess at this time is that it could be Ithaqua. As for Luchino’s deceit against Fiona, I assume this ties to how her 3rd letter says she “missed a crucial piece of ‘divine insight’” to lose her chance to escape.

Regarding Martha “deceiving” Miles, we do know from Michiko’s 2nd letter that she supposedly was helping him find the “keepsake” of Michiko’s (likely the hatpin) he was looking for, and then in Michiko’s 3rd letter, he mentioned Martha should’ve arrived at the manor 3 days ago yet there has been no news of her. Miles does get the hatpin at the manor, so that leaves the question of how exactly she “deceived” him. It’s possible it had to do with he didn’t know who Martha actually was, or she potentially deceived him to lead him to the manor (possibly lying about the keepsake being auctioned off or something, I’m not sure).

I have 0 idea though how Demi is possibly connected to Miles, unless it’s because Miles may end up being in that game with her, Martha, Eli, and Luchino (though only 4 individuals are referenced in the letters for that game so far). We do know Miles is confirmed to be in some game due to Michiko’s 3rd letter, just not which one yet.

Demi “framing” Martha, I wonder if that could relate to why Luchino believed Martha was the “liar” that would cause the final “tragedy”. This is then what leads to a “tragedy” between her and Luchino, which could relate to Demi’s 3rd letter talking about not bothering to discern truth from lies (which is the issue with Martha in this game as she first lied than was truthful, leading to confusion about her) and instead decided to “destroy” truth and lies, aka Martha herself potentially. As for the scheming, it’s possible Martha schemed because of being “framed” by Demi, unless Martha was planning something before Demi “framed” her. There’s not enough info to be certain.

I have 0 idea how Sam may be connected to Melly. The 1 possibility is from Melly’s 3rd letter, which is an “investigation record”, yet it’s not written by Orpheus considering the author specifically references him (“From this, I learned she knew Mr. Orpheus for many years before coming to the manor and was full of praise toward him”). So the author is someone who knows Orpheus at least (as well as Norton based on the mention of him further in) and this person knows Melly came to Oletus Manor, so it’s potentially someone who could be at the manor during that time? Especially as they comment on Melly’s fear of Orpheus being even stronger than her fear of Norton. Which is curious as I wonder if that implies he’s somehow monitoring the Final Game.

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Hey everyone, this is Chapter 3 of The Letter, you can find chapters 1 and 2 here.

Warnings under the cut

Quick warning for this chapter, there are mature themes, (Yes I'm well aware that this is Fourth Wing of all things-), that may be triggering to some.

TW: Suicidal Ideation, Grieving

I don't sleep that night. I don't attend my classes, nor do I attend dinner. Hell, I wouldn't eat if it wasn't for Emek or Helena, or any of my foster siblings. Even though I did eat, I ate small, only a few bites until Emek was content that I'd eaten enough.

Lady Burnam doesn't check in, but I'm sure she knows, because I have yet to be reprimanded for skipping my studies.

All that goes through my head is Liam. I've read through my letter book six times in the last hour, skimming through the letters I've received from Liam years ago- some of the last times I had ever spoken to my brother.

Emek has been telling me what to expect- its all mainly information of what he's gotten from Xaden and Garrick- or some other rider. I'm slumped over my letter book, my hand tracing the frailed edges of the paper.

-so Xaden hit his head on the tree in the courtyard, he's okay, but Garrick and I won't stop making fun of him.

Duke Lindell is making us all go to the Reunification Festival. We have to put on these stuffy shirts, like the ones Mom used to put us in when we'd go to dinner, do you remember those? Yeah, they're a lot like those.

I wish you could come to this one, but I don't think Lady Burnam would be willing to send us all together again. I miss you, and I'll try to ask Duke Lindell if I can get a wagon to go and see you by your birthday, gods, fifteen already, you've grown up.

Did you finally cut your hair? I know Eya was pestering you about it- you know you don't have to, I know how much you love your long hair.

I don't have much more of a letter to write, but I'll expect one back soon Sloane, I love you.

-Liam

My heart drops as it reaches the end, like it's done with every letter, like it's the last time he said goodbye. But I didn't get that. I wont ever get that.

I flip several pages and find another letter, it's from Liam. I don't know when my mind decided that it would be much more useful to pocket where my brothers letters were in the book, but it did, and I couldn't be happier.

Dear Sloane,

How are you holding up? Are you still having the nightmares you had in the cart? If you are, Garrick said Eya (I'm pretty sure that's the oldest with you, right?) Anyways, he said she knew a thing or two about getting rest, what remedies to take and whatnot.

Is your town celebrating that Navarre won the war too? There's fireworks every night here in Trivainne, and though Xaden won't admit it, I know he's not sleeping well.

Just remember that you are strong, and you're gonna be okay. I promise. I'm still here, even if Mom and Dad aren't, I'm still your big brother, and you can always talk to me.

I love you so much, Sloane. Please don't forget that and do something stupid. I love you.

-Liam

'-dont forget that and do something stupid.' I scoff. Garrick and Imogen had told me the exact same thing. I want to do the stupidest thing. I want to see Liam again.

My heart pains again, and I close the book and curl up on my side, pulling the blanket over my shoulder. It all hurts. Everything. I don't think I'll ever not hurt. To think that the aches of losing Mom and Dad just started to go away.

My eyes feel heavy, and even though I know I'll only have a nightmare, at least it's bound to be about Liam. Gods, Liam. He won't be there when I cross the Parapet. He won't be there to cheer me on as I land in the flight field at Threshing.

Fuck it. I swing my legs out to the side of the bed and shove my feet into my slippers. I make the thirty feet to the door feel like it's a hundred. I push, and it gives way.

Drinn sits in the hallway, and his eyes meet mine, "Hey Sloane, are you alright?" I nod. He doesn't push, and he brings his knees to his chest as I walk past.

I make my way down the steps and across the giant commons room, and to the glass door that leads outside. The courtyard isn't nearly as large as Aretia's was, but Trinitham House has the same structure as Riorson House. East Elsum was much more different from Tyrrendor, a whole new terrain.

Walking a ways down the road, I sit down on the swing Eya and Emek set up 3 years ago for Bryn and Kahla.

We used to have a swing like this, my dad would sit me on his knee and read me a book while my mom and Liam would grab apples from the tree to use for target practice.

I stand and look at the rope that hangs from the tree that we used to dive into the pond, we just replaced it last year, it's sturdy.

I twirl the rope in my fingers while I think.

This is the only way I can see any of them again.

Mom, Dad, Liam, Fen Riorson, Mrs. Cardulo, any of them, I will give anything to see them again.

I twirl the rope once, and make a simple but sturdy slip knot. Mom taught me how to stitch, that's one thing I'll thank her for when I see her.

I step back, and breathe. My hands are shaking heavily, but I don't care, I need to see them again. My family.

Please, Malek, take me, take me like you took them.

How did this even happen? He was so fucking strong. Xaden said Deigh was strong. How does Liam Jamison Mairi die, and his dragon, a fucking dragon, die?

More importantly, how does breakable, tiny, daughter-of-a-murderous-psychopath Sorrengail, live? Or live so she could see my brother die, then get conveniently stabbed.

Fuck I swear if she lives and I see her I'll fucking stab her right then and there, no question no contest. My brother did not die for her sorry ass.

I drop the rope, and I wipe the tears that have been streaming down my face.

I will not see Liam again, until I see the face of the reason he died. If she lives. If she doesn't, well, running at first formation is always a second option.

[projecthypocrisy]

Playlist (in no particular order) - Written on Her Back, and Sephiroth and Helena

Sunburn, Muse

I Might Be Wrong, Radiohead

Gnoissienne No. 1, Erik Satie

Helena Beat, Foster the People

Lithium, Evanescence

Shameful Metaphors, Chevelle

Dead Inside, Muse

Automatic Flowers, Our Lady Peace

Closure, Chevelle

Runaways, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

[lovelybishop]

Character/Fandom List

(Updated February 5th, 2023)

*I DO NOT WRITE FOR CELEBRITIES.

*Strikethrough means currently not accepting requests for said character/fandom

*If you see a character that is not listed, please ask! I’m sure I write for that character, I just forgot to put it on this very long list!

*If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

—

DC Extended Universe

Suicide Squad (2016) / The Suicide Squad (2021)

Abner Krill/Polka-Dot Man, Christopher Smith/Peacemaker, Cleo Cazo/Ratcatcher 2, Floyd Lawton/Deadshot, Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn, Rick Flag, Robert Dubois/Bloodsport

Birds Of Prey

Dinah Lance/Black Canary, Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn, Helena Bertinelli/The Huntress, Roman Sionis/Black Mask

Fear Street Trilogy

Cindy Berman, Deena Johnson, Heather Watkins. Christine “Ziggy” Berman*,Kate Schmidt, Nick Goode*, Ruby Lane, Samantha Fraser, Simon, Tommy Slater

*Please specify which actor

The Last of Us (HBO)

Joel Miller, Tess Servopoulos

The Good Place

Chidi Anagonye, Eleanor Shellstrop, Janet, Jason Mendoza, Michael, Tahani Al-Jamil

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Movies

Ajak, Alexei/The Red Gurdian, America Chavez, Bruce Banner/The Hulk, Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Christine Palmer, Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Darcy Lewis, Doctor Stange Variants, Drax the Destroyer, Druig, Gamora, Gilgamesh, Hela, Hope van Dyne/The Wasp, Ikaris, James “Bucky” Barnes/The Winter Soldier, James “Rhodey” Rhodes/War Machine, Jane Foster, Jimmy Woo, Katy, Kingo, Lady Sif, Loki, Makkari, Mantis, Maria Hill, May Parker, Melina, Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Nebula, Nick Fury, Peggy Carter, Peter Parker Variants, Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Phastos, Phil Coulson, Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver, Sam Wilson/The Falcon/Captain America, Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Sersi, Shang-Chi, Sharon Carter, Sprite, Stephen Strange/Doctor Strange, Steve Rogers/Captain America, Thena, Thor, Tony Stark/Iron Man, T’Challa/Black Panther, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Valkyrie, Virginia “Pepper” Potts, Vision, Wanda Maximoff Variants, Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, Wong, Xialing, Yelena Belova

Disney+ Series

*This list is for characters who have not appeared in any movie (with the exception of Captain Carter.)

Agatha Harkness, Bruno Carrelli, Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, Joaquin Torres, Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop/Hawkeye, Layla El-Faouly/Scarlet Scarab, Madisynn King, Mallory Book, Marc Spector, Mary MacPherran/Titania, Matt Murdock/Daredevil, Maya Lopez, Mobius, Monica Rambeau, Nikki Ramos, Peggy Carter/Captain Carter, Ralph Bogner/”Pietro” Maximoff, Star-Lord T’Challa, Steve Grant, Strange Supreme, Sylvie, Taweret

Agents Of Sheild Series

Melinda May, Grant Ward, Daisy “Skye” Johnson/Quake, Leo Fitz, Jemma Simmons, Lance Hunter, Bobbi Morse, Alphonso “Mack” Mackenzie, Lincoln Campbell, Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez, Deke Shaw

Netflix Series

*I plan on watching all Marvel Netflix Series. Though Because Matt Murdok was in No Way Home and She-Hulk, I still will write for him.

Spider-Verses

The Amazing Spider-Man

Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker/Spider-Man

Into the Spider-Verse

Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman, Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Olivia Octavius/Doctor Octopus, Peter B. Parker/Spider-Man

X-Men

Alex Summers/Havok, Bobby Drake/Iceman, Charles Xavier/Professor X*,Ellie Phimister/Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Erik Legnsherr/Magneto*,Hank McCoy/Beast*,James “Logan” Howlett/Wolverine, Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix*,Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler*,Marie D’Ancanto/Rogue, Nathan Sumers/Cable, Neena Thurman/Domino, Ororo Monroe/Storm*,Peter Maximoff/Quicksilver, Psylocke*,Raven Darkholme/Mystique*,Scott Summers/Cyclops*,Wade Wilson/Deadpool, Warren Worthington III/Angel*

*Please specify which actor.

Free Guy

Guy, Millie Ruck, Walter “Keys” McKey

The Office

Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly

Wednesday

Ajax Petropolus, Biance Barclay, Enid Sinclair, Gomez Addams*,Larissa Weems, Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates. Morticia Addams*,Tyler Galpin, Wednesday Addams, Xavier Thorpe, Yoko Tanaka

*Please specify which actor.

Star Wars

Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Ben Solo/Kylo Ren, Bix Caleen, Bo-Katan Kryze, Boba Fett, Captain Phasma, Cassian Andor, Cobb Wanth, Din Djarin/The Mandalorian, Fennec Shand, Finn, General Hux, Han Solo, Jyn Erso, Lando Calrissian, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme Amidala, Poe Dameron, Princess/General Leia Organa, Qi’ra, Reva Sevander/Third Sister, Rey, Rose Tico, Zorii Bliss

Stranger Things

Dustin Henderson, Eddie Munson, Eleven Hopper, Jim Hopper, Jonathan Byers, Joyce Byers, Lucas Sinclair, Max Mayfield, Michael Wheeler, Nancy Wheeler, Robin Buckley, Steve Harrington, Will Byers

*I do not write for Billy Hargrove

[antiquatedsimmer]

As summer waned and autumn's arrival loomed large, the weather embraced a coolness that gently rustled the leaves, adorning the branches with a splendid tapestry of orange, red, and brown hues. Eddy, keenly aware of the fleeting time, diligently worked to plant and gather the bounties of the season. He vowed to avoid a repeat of the harrowing winter that he and Helena endured during their early years together, trapped within a dilapidated structure, plagued by persistent hunger.

Since that trying period, the Harringtons had taken great care in managing their food supplies and finances, ensuring a sense of security.

Lucile's increasing attachment and Silas's newfound dedication to his work and reading had fostered a harmonious shift within their sibling dynamic. Silas was no longer seen as a tormentor but rather a caring elder brother, and Lucile reveled in his presence, cherishing the time spent together.

The newfound rhythm and structure that accompanied the implementation of a proper schedule brought a sense of serenity to the household. No longer were voices raised in frustration or chaos reigning supreme.

Eddy, assuming the mantle of a steadfast father figure, steered the ship with a firm hand, ensuring smooth sailing. The children reveled in the contentment that enveloped them, their hearts brimming with joy.

Eddy was too busy to take a moment to celebrate his birthday, however, Lucile is blossoming into a young lady, and her upcoming birthday loomed on the horizon, filling the air with anticipation.

Helena gracefully emerged from the humble abode, clad in a flowing gown and a cozy shawl, her attire exuding an air of simple elegance. Observing Eddy's adeptness in handling the children, she strolled towards the nearby river where Eddy and Silas were engrossed in their fishing endeavors.

"Eddy, I'll take a leisurely stroll and be takin' young Lucile with me, so you fine gentlemen can relish your fishin' undisturbed," Helena announced, her voice carrying a sense of warmth and affection.

Edward nodded appreciatively, a soft smile gracing his countenance. "Be back afore supper, Dove," he chimed in.

Helena lifted Lucile in her arms, With a nod of affirmation, Helena replied, "Certainly, dear. We'll return in due time."

[everlaesting]

task one :  playlists  &  moodboards

            oh cherry .  what  can  i  say  about  her  playlist ...  it's  a  lot ,  but  i  feel  like  that's  a  good  thing  because  it  has  just  as  many  layers  as  she  does  and  in  many  ways ,  it's  telling  of  just  how  many  different  things  she  feels .  you  have  lyrics  like  ' why  would  i  bother  with  touching  anybody  else '  and  then  ' hug  the  prison  i've  been  living  in '  in  the  same  mix  and  i .  i  just  think  it  tracks .  as  i  did  with  love's  playlist ,  *  denotes  songs  cherry  herself  would  listen  to  given  the  rp's  timeline  and  context .  anyway ,  enjoy !

i.  doll  parts  ✧  hole * ii.  bust  your  kneecaps  ✧  pomplamoose

don't  mind  me  i'm  just  thinking  about  the  fitzgeralds  and  cherry's  family  dynamics

iii.  choking  on  flowers  ✧  fox  academy

idk  man .  there's  a  haunting  quality  to  this  song  that  feels  like  cherry  being  stuck  in  the  same  place  for  twenty - one  years .

iv.  hermit  the  frog  ✧  marina v.  mary  on  a  cross  ✧  ghost  vi.  no  surprises  ✧  radiohead *

again ,  another  song  about  cherry's  upbringingsUUUUCH AAAA PRETTY HOOOOUSE AND SUUUUCH AAAA PRETTY GAAAARDEN NO ALARMS AND NOOO SURPRISES

vii.  i'm  so  hot  ✧  chrissy  chlapecka viii.  helena  beat  ✧  foster  the  people ix.   wuthering  heights  ✧  kate  bush *

a  note  on  this  is :  cherry  has  a  burning  hatred  for  wuthering  heights  bc  the  female  main  character  has  her  name  and  she .  doesn't  like  that .  nor  does  she  like  reading  it .  lmao

x.  bloody  mary  ( speed  up ) ✧  lady  gaga xi.  cherry  pie  ✧  warrant * xii.  cheri  cheri  lady  ✧  modern  talking * xiii.  pour  some  sugar  on  me  ✧  def  leppard * xiv.  house  without  windows  ✧  roy  orbinson *

movies :  carrie  ( 1976 ) ,  dirty  dancing  ( 1987 ) ,  heathers  ( 1988 ) ,  the  virgin  s***cides  ( 1999 ) 

[bruiisedpetals-a]

𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔡 𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔯𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔰  ; from this starter call only ; 3:45am aest / 9th may

this not including any other drafts , asks , etc.    this starter call is still OPEN !

REGNARRA DRUMM , lady of house drumm of old wyk.   elected ritual executioner , qualified ship captain , secondborn , drowned god devotee & oracle.             got.  daughter of lord dunstan drumm (canon)             hotd.  daughter of lord vrane drumm (oc)

thyra greyjoy of @arzodae 

helena vaharel adair of @ada1r​

WULFFRYD GOODBROTHER , lord of house goodbrother of old wyk.   famed and feared ship captain / reaver & raider , one of the most renowned of his era , secondborn.            got. son of lord noarne goodbrother (canon)            hotd. son of lord dragen goodbrother (oc)

thyra greyjoy of @arzodae​

VIK REDWYNE , knight of a lesser house redwyne.   well respected knight with distant relations to many noteworthy reachborn members.           got. third cousin once removed of ruling lord paxter redwyne (canon)           hotd. second cousin once removed of ser ryam redwyne (canon)

abrogail strong of @pulchramsolis​

margaery tyrell of @wcrriorhearts​

AERON TARGARYEN , legitimised true-born son of viserys i targaryen , explorer and cartographer of the known world.  rider of sarrenax , eldest son / no claim to the throne.          hotd. eldest child of king viserys i targaryen (canon) and lady mya westerling (oc), half-sibling of rhaenyra, aemond, aegon ii, helaena, daeron †  & baelon †  /  step-son of alicent & aemma.

jaenara belaerys of @belaerrys​ 

VIDA WATERS , unknown bastard of house velaryon of driftmark.  former fostered ‘indentured servant’ in the westerlands , now a well skilled travelling healer , apothecary and bonesetter.          got. alt. where house velaryon survived or daughter of an unspecified nobleman and an unknown woman of valyrian descent (alt / oc)          hotd. unknown bastard of lord corlys velaryon’s unnamed youngest brother (full connections here.)

baela targaryen of @mccndancer​

[ulkaralakbarova]

Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Phileas Fogg: David Niven Passepartout: Cantinflas Whist Partner: Finlay Currie Ralph: Robert Morley Monsieur Gasse: Charles Boyer Mr. Fix: Robert Newton Achmed Abdullah: Gilbert Roland Saloon Hostess: Marlene Dietrich Saloon Pianist: Frank Sinatra Train Conductor: Buster Keaton Proctor Stamp: John Carradine Steward: Peter Lorre Saloon Bouncer: George Raft Colonel: Tim McCoy Stationmaster: Joe E. Brown Princess Aouda: Shirley MacLaine Mr. Talley: Melville Cooper Police Chief: Reginald Denny Railway Official: Ronald Colman Denis Fallentin: Trevor Howard Hinshaw: Harcourt Williams Tourist: Martine Carol Francis Cromarty: Cedric Hardwicke Roland Hesketh-Baggott: Noël Coward Foster: John Gielgud French Coachman: Fernandel Paris Tart: Evelyn Keyes Flamenco Dancer: José Greco Abdullah’s Henchman: Cesar Romero British Consul: Alan Mowbray Steamship Company Clerk: Charles Coburn Drunk in Barbary Coast Saloon: Red Skelton SS Henrietta First Mate: Andy Devine SS Henrietta Engineer: Edmund Lowe SS Henrietta Helmsman: Victor McLaglen London Carriage Driver: John Mills Sporting Lady’s Companion: Glynis Johns Sporting Lady: Hermione Gingold Prologue Narrator: Edward R. Murrow Drunk in Hong Kong Dive: Mike Mazurki Reform Club Member: Ronald Squire Reform Club Member: Basil Sydney Bullfighter: Luis Miguel Dominguín Elephant Driver-Guide: Robert Cabal SS Henrietta Captain: Jack Oakie London Revivalist Group Leader: Beatrice Lillie Club Member: A.E. Matthews Club Member: Walter Fitzgerald Club Steward: Ronald Adam Clergyman: Frank Royde Extra (uncredited): Abdullah Abbas Extra (uncredited): Jesse Adams Extra (uncredited): Fred Aldrich Extra (uncredited): Ray Armstrong Extra (uncredited): Gertrude Astor Extra (uncredited): Walter Bacon Extra (uncredited): Rama Bai Extra (uncredited): Leah Baird Extra (uncredited): Brandon Beach Extra (uncredited): Eugene Beday Extra (uncredited): Helena Benda Extra (uncredited): Audrey Betz Extra (uncredited): George Blagoi Extra (uncredited): Eumenio Blanco Extra (uncredited): Nina Borget Extra (uncredited): Danny Borzage Extra (uncredited): Hazel Boyne Extra (uncredited): George Bruggeman Extra (uncredited): Bob Burrows Extra (uncredited): Paul Busch Extra (uncredited): Gordon Carveth Extra (uncredited): Spencer Chan Extra (uncredited): Jack Chefe Extra (uncredited): Sing Chen Extra (uncredited): Dick Cherney Extra (uncredited): Bud Cokes Extra (uncredited): Louise Colombet Extra (uncredited): Bill Couch Extra (uncredited): Paul Cristo Extra (uncredited): Roy Damron Extra (uncredited): Eddie Das Extra (uncredited): John Davidson Extra (uncredited): Jack Davies Extra (uncredited): Jack Davis Extra (uncredited): Anna De Linsky Extra (uncredited): Gloria Dea Extra (uncredited): John Deauville Extra (uncredited): Harry Denny Extra (uncredited): James Dime Extra (uncredited): Joe Dougherty Extra (uncredited): Dan Dowling Extra (uncredited): Harry Duff Extra (uncredited): Arthur Dulac Extra (uncredited): Charles Dunbar Extra (uncredited): Renald Dupont Extra (uncredited): Larry Duran Extra (uncredited): Minta Durfee Extra (uncredited): Jack Ellis Extra (uncredited): Richard Elmore Extra (uncredited): Frank Erickson Extra (uncredited): Bob Evans Extra (uncredited): Harry Evans Extra (uncredited): Franklyn Farnum Extra (uncredited): Art Felix Extra (uncredited): Grace Field Extra (uncredited): Sam Finn Extra (uncredited): Bess Flowers (uncredited): Frances Fong Extra (uncredited): Otto Forrest Extra (uncredited): Helen Foster Extra (uncredited): Jesús Franco Extra (uncredited): Ben Frommer Extra (uncredited): Curt Furburg Extra (uncredited): Joe Garcio Extra (uncredited): Joe Gilbert Extra (uncredited): Mary Gleason Extra (uncredited): June Glory Extra (uncredited): Albert Godderis Extra (uncredited): James Gonzalez Extra (uncredited): Carmelita González Extra (uncredited): Dick Gordon E...

[thepaladincosplays]

I'm fascinated with Helena so I gotta know, does she read? What do you think would be on her reading list if she did? 👀👀👀

She does indeed! Even though she has an entire library in Foster Manor, Helena has her own private library beneath her room and a bookshelf by her desk. I think her reading list would end up being a lot of classic horror like Dracula, Frankenstein, anything by Edgar Allen Poe. But I can also see her having short stories like I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream, The Hellbound Heart.

But then I also know that she's obsessed with the idea of reverence and tragedy, so mythological stories like Greek Epics like The Odyssey, or even just the general myths people know like Heracles, Oedipus, Perseus, et cetera.

And then, you know. The Grimoire Immemorial. That lovely and thick book of hers she found underneath the floorboards of her old family home one day.

[trekkiewatt]

Rutherford Family updated

This will combine recent posts.

Robertus Dominus DeRodyrforde

1120

Unknown

Gregory Dominus deRodyrforde

1160-1214

Unknown

Baron Hugo DeRodirforde

1190-1252

(Died in England)

Unknown

Nichol Sir deRuthirforde

1211-1283

Unknown

Nichol “Sir” de Ruthirforde

1230 West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland

Death 1296 Roxburghshire,Scotland

Marjorie Halliday

1240

Sir Richard D DeRuthirfurde

1270 Scotland

Death 1338 West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland

Married 1285 Gloucestershire,England to

Johanna De Heaton

William DeRutherfurde

1300 West Linton,Peeblesshire, Scotland

Death 1338 Roxburghshire,Scotland

Jean Douglas

Sir Knight Richard DeRutherford

1333 Roxburghshire,Scotland

Death West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland

June Jean Douglas

Robert O Rutherford

1362 Chatto, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death 1436 Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Margaret Glendowlyn

1366-1450

Sir George O. Of Chatto Rutherford

1390 Chatto,Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death 6 February 1429

West Linton,Peeblesshire, Scotland

Janet Rutherfurd

1414-1432

George Rutherford

1420 Melrose,Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death 16 February 1499

Spouse Lady Catherine Lyle

1426-1498

Patrick Rutherford

1440 Lang Newton, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Spouse Elizabeth DeHalswicle

1440-1498

John Rutherford

1480 Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death 1567 Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Spouse Elizabeth Cairncross

1482-1560

John Rutherford

1530 Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death 1600 Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Spouse Isabel Davidson

1540

William Rutherford

1570 Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death 1638 Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Spouse Mary Jane Gibson

1576 - 1640

James Rutherford Captain (Brother of Dr. Samuel Rutherford)

1604 Nisbet, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death 9 March 1668 Utrecht, Netherlands

Spouse Margaret Gledstaines

1600 - 1675

Samuel Rutherford Reverend (Nephew of Dr. Samuel Rutherford)

1655 Teviodale, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death County Monaghan, Ireland

Spouse Mary

Banished from Scotland arrived in Ireland in 1689 (County Monaghan, Ireland)

John Aaron Rutherford Reverend

1690 County Monaghan, Ireland

Death 1790 Newbliss, County Monaghan, Ireland

Spouse Elizabeth Griffith

Samuel Rutherford Reverend (Ebenezer Rutherford’s Father)

1740 (some have 1730) Tullycorbet (Ballybay), County Monaghan, Ireland

Death 1801 Newbliss, County Monaghan, Ireland

Spouse Elizabeth (Elinor)

Death 1809

Rutherford

1772

Rutherford

1774

John Rutherford Reverend (Brother)

1776 (1760) Newbliss, County Monaghan, Ireland

Death 29 December 1846

Ballydown, County Down, Ireland

Samuel Rutherford (brother)

1764

Died 24 March 1804 Newbliss, Monaghan, Ireland.

Ebenezer Rutherford

Birth 1789 Tullyard, Killeevan, Monaghan, Ireland

Ebenezer was the tenant of the Garrison and a meadow in the townland of Ellinure, civil parish of Killeevan, County Monaghan, a total of 30 acres, between 7 March 1809 and 31 October 1816, at a rent of £ 32 16s 10d. Source: rent roll, Foster Estate.

Ebenezer was the tenant of the Garrison and a meadow in the townland of Ellinure, civil parish of Killeevan, County Monaghan, a total of about 30 acres, between 7 March 1809 and 31 October 1816, at a rent of £32 16s 10d. Source: rent roll, Foster Estate.

Tithe Appellants for Tullyard, in name of Eben Rutherford and brothers. Holder of 21 acres, 15 3rd class, 6 4th class. Other appellants on the same page include many McConkeys.

Listed as 3rd Lieutenant Ebenezer Rutherford in the 1820 War Office list of officers & volunteers in the militia and yeomanry. Date of appointment: 24 March 1804.

Dismissal from the Newbliss Yeomanry, rank Lieutenant. His offence was participation in the 1831 July 12 Orange Day procession; dismissal was regarded to act as an example to others in government employ.

Spouse Elizabeth Campbell

1794

Helena Rutherford

1788(1790) (sister of Ebenezer)

Here is the updated sibling list.

Samuel Rutherford born 1740 died 1801

Married Elizabeth children

Samuel Rutherford born 1764

Reverend John Rutherford born 1766 d 1846

Ebenezer Rutherford (we are related) born 1789

Helena Rutherford born 1790 Newbliss, County Monaghan.

[b3anieperson]

THE LETTER - An Epilouge To Fourth Wing - Part 1 - Part 2

Story Summary-

Twenty year old Sloane Mairi, sister to Liam Mairi, and daughter of Colonel Mairi and Isaac Mairi, Awaits her brothers first letter of his second year, before she can leave for the Riders Quadrant and see him again.

I sit in my room that I share with four other, younger girls, along the window seat where I have just received a new book from the market in Alrysben. I should be packing what I can in a rucksack, but I'm reading, because if I don't read what I have now, I never will.

Xaden sent a letter telling me to pack light, no books, whatever knives I still have from my mother, as well as my Tyrrish Stone that my mother gave all the marked children before the execution, because of course Xaden knows I still have it, both Liam and I do, it's the only thing we still have from our mother.

All of my other possessions consist of things Xaden, Liam and my fostered sisters have gotten me for my birthdays over the years, as well as my letter book-  it consists of every letter I've received since I was six- and the few things Lady Burnam has gotten us.

Though Lady Burnam is a temperamental woman- when Eya was here, she had had more than a few screaming matches with her - she is kind to all of the younger girls and boys that live with us.

At least I can see Liam in a few days. I think as Kahla and Bryn run through the room, playing what appears to be pretend dragon riders, Helena sits down next to me, her bobbed red hair bouncing as she slumps, then places a hand on my shoulder.

"Hey, have you finished packing yet?" She's two years younger than me, and the only other I share the room with. I shake my head and close my book.

"I still have a few days," I pause, then look up to the door, where the mail carrier sits, divying up who's mail is whose, "I'm trying to read what I can of this book before I leave."

She scoffs, "Read, read, read, that's all you ever do, Dear Dunne, you won't last in the Quadrant." Her gaze shifts, "If only they'd let you become a scribe."

I shrug my shoulders and breathe through the impending fear that seems to stay in my chests these days.

Fynn opens the door, his hand over his eyes, "Are you guys dressed?" He asks. When Bryn shouts yes, he picks her up from behind the door, "Good!" He spins his little sister around. He'll be leaving with me for the Quadrant, and hopefully, I pray, he will cross the Parapet safely.

I clear my throat and gesture my hand to the open door, and Fynn sets down his sister, his skin is dark, like Bodhi or Xaden, but a tad bit lighter, "Right, sorry, Lady Burnam wants all of us that are leaving to come down to her office." He answers. I nod and dust off my stuffy uniform from home-study as I set down my book.

I glance back to Helena, and nod with a smile, then call out to the girls before I exit, "Don't be too much trouble for Helena while I'm gone! I'll be back you know!" I call out, and the girls giggle.

We walk the long halls in silence, I don't know Fynn well, but I know he fought like hell to make sure he got here with Bryn. The last six years haven't been easy, I know I miss Liam every day, but at least Fynn and Bryn weren't apart.

"Are you ready?" He asks, trying to fill the voided silence.

I let out a self-deprecating laugh, "Me? The five-foot-six, skinny, blonde daughter of Colonel Deriana Mairi, who sucks at doing anything but swinging with a sword, ready?" His pace slows and he worrys with his hands.

"You're good at stuff, like a lot of stuff, and you're great at battle practice, well not Emek great, but you're good!" He tries to comfort. He continues walking, the asks another question, "Are you excited to see Liam?" I nod eagerly.

"It's going to be great, Xaden wrote me a few months ago saying that he bonded a red daggertail named Deigh."

"Xaden still writes?" He asks with a slight laugh.

"Well he writes me for Liam, to make sure that we are both doing okay, and also because we grew up in Aretia together, so we're kind of close." I respond.

"Ah, I can't even remember the last letter I got from him, it was before he left, but after his first check in letter." When we had all been separated, Xaden, Garrick, Liam, and Bodhi had all sent every marked child of the Apostate, a letter to check in, ask how we were settling in, and if we were sleeping good.

We reach the end of the hallway, where Lady Burnam's office sits, filled with the three other boys who will leave with me for the Riders Quadrant.

Lady Burnam turns in the chair that she sits in for all but six hours of the day. "Good Evening dears!" She clasps her hands together, and smiles, "Have you all finished packing?" I am really tired of getting asked this question today.

Everyone else nods in murmered agreements besides me. Lady Burnam turns her hand in a gesture, "Sloane? Is that right? Did you finish packing?" I shake my head, and answer.

"No ma'am, I'm going to pack tonight."

She nods, her green gaze catching mine, "Good, good. Well that's all I really wanted to check in with, well, that, and to wish you all good luck, I'll be praying to Zihnal for all of you."

We all give quick thanks before we are dismissed. Dinner starts in an hour, and it might as well be our goodbye dinner, despite that being in three days, when we board a cart for Basgaith.

When I renter our room, the girls are sitting reading through their history textbook, and Helena is sharpening a Tyrrish dagger.

I fall back onto my bed, and let out an exasperated sigh. Helena looks up from sharpening, and twists her head like an animal; "Are you okay?" I nod, my arms splayed out above my head.

Bryn and Kahla squirm up on either side and hug me tight. "We're gonna miss you Sloane." They whimper into my sides. I reach down and stroke their long, braided hair. Bryn's is a long fishtail, and Kahla has a short two strand.

"I'm going to miss you too." I whisper. One of the servants walks in and smiles, it's Dahlia, and she urges the girls upright.

"Come on you two! It's bath night! I've got bubbles, and-" She rattles a box, "wood incense!" The girls sit up and rush to follow her out of the door.

Helena sits down on the bed, and something slides on my night stand. "You got mail, it's from Garrick Tavis, Imogen Cardulo, Eya and Xaden." She says quietly, "They're all marked urgent." She runs a hand through my long blonde hair, then stands to walk out for a shower.

Yes! They're probably all telling me about what to expect after I cross the Parapet. I sit upright and reach for Xaden's letter, and break the seal.

[chaosverse-mainblog]

Kelsey

“Kelsey” Kelechi Siqiniq Darling

-15/16yrs old

-Afro-indigenous, ½ Nigerian (Igbo) ½ Inuit (Iñupiaq)

-Has a dark skin tone, almost like a Aicha Faye

-Has a mole under his right eye/close to his cheek, one on the right side of his bottom lip, another near the left side of his chin, one in between his eyes/on his nose bridge and one on his nose, also has freckles (mostly on his body, a few scattered across his nose)

-Tooth Gap

-He has light blue eyes but for some reason his eyes tend to reflect light like in pictures regardless of actual lighting, basically it constantly looks like he has red pupils/the red-eye effect, he also has monolids/monolid eyes + a bulbous/broad nose

-Chubby

-6’2 (THE HELL THEY FEEDING HIM??) but he slouches when talking to people shorter than him (basically almost every kid his age) so he looks about 6ft max most of the time

-4B, 8 inch, golden blonde (like ebonyboadu’s) with brown-black roots, afro (it’s kinda big, it looks like Chelsea Boatey’s)

-Has ocular albinism + mild(ish) photophobia

-Nostril piercing (gold) on the left side

-Voice HC: Steve Lacy or Marshall Lee (Donald Glover)(still considering multiple options), Can speak English (2nd), Igbo (1st), French (3rd) and trying to practise Iñupiaq

-ASD + Depression

-Stromae, Vendredi sur Mer, Vanessa Paradis, Kali Uchis, LVL1, ZUTOMAYO, Nastyona, Doja Cat, Eve, Yemi Alade, Azealia Banks, Amerie, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, TLC, Tinashe, PinkPanthress, Erykah Badu, Eve, WILLOW, The Internet, Gorillaz, Tame Impala, MF DOOM, Odd Future, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler the creator, Outkast, Frank Ocean, Bruno Mars, Steve Lacy, Bell Biv DeVoe, Easy-E, Michael Jackson, MARINA, Madonna, Melanie Martinez, Elita, Mitski, Lady Gaga, Millionaires, Gwen Stefani, Blondie, The Cramps, Mother Mother, ICP, Metallica, Rammstein, October Country, Foster the People, Sohodolls, The Dresden Dolls, Le Tigre

-Interest in knifes, like pocket-knifes, switchblades, etc. He has like a whole mini collection

-He also likes drawing and sketching, has one HUGE sketchbook now and some old one that was his first ever official one, works on painting projects, now he’s trying out Graffiti + he likes drawing little comics and stuff in his his sketchbook

-He likes shows like: Boondocks, For Colored Girls, Ride the Cyclone, Heathers, Pose, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Carrie, The Butterfly Effect (2004), Jennifer’s body, Get out, Us, Suspiria, Boxing Helena, Hellraiser, Lolita, girl interrupted and more, he also likes anime.

-He likes writing poems

-Can Skate (Mostly Skateboarding) and play violin

-Has a Nintendo DSI XL(Metallic Rose), He likes Animal Crossing, Kirby games, Zelda games, Pokemon games, and he LOVES Princess Peach

-Either freezes up/zones out or walks out of awkward/uncomfortable situations

-Can't make proper/his own decisons for shit,

-Can be very blunt or too honest or comes on strong

-Really quiet in front of other ppl (except Dev and Mick)

-He can Waack and Vouge

-He’s into urban exploration, sometimes he’ll take some cool trinkets if he can find any, maybe take some inspiration of some random graffiti

-Interested in the Arts and Criminology

-Mostly prefers smaller crowds of people, can easily get overwhelmed

-Classes: Literature, Chemistry, Algebra, P.E (in the school basketball team), Art and Design, French, Business, Geography, ICT

-Contortionist + Intersex

-His natural hair color is in fact blonde but the rest of the hair on his body seems to be a dark brown

-Says really creepy shit out of the blue then just, “forgets”, after

-Damn I wonder why he wears that one earring on his right ear

[babsggordon]

I'm into Rally House these days, the neighborhood is one of my favorites since that one british band member was cancelled, Tame impala, Foster the people (Helena beat is my favorite), Glass animals is a classic, and i'm trying to avoid to put here the obvios classics like guns and roses, ACDC, Nirvana and Gorillaz. I like this band called "los corrientes" (I recomend Salsa para partirte), Los campesinos also. Caravan Palace. I love Kali Uchis. In the basic pop i have Olivia rodrigo, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Adele, Camila, Billie Elish, Ariana Grande, Fith Harmony, Lizzo, Doja Cat. In Kpop I have TXT, LOONA, Stray Kids, Red Velvet, Sunmi, Chung Ha, New Jeans, NCT Dream. and that's it :D

song/artist/band recommendations? give please

[antiquatedsimmer]

As the ladies engaged in lively conversation and savored their tea within the pavilion, Silas and Jackson delighted in their newfound camaraderie. Their youthful laughter echoed through the gardens as they gleefully pursued one another, playing an exuberant game of chase amidst the vibrant blooms. Darting behind clusters of blossoming bushes, their innocent game of hide and seek fostered a swift bond between the young boys, solidifying their fast friendship.

After allowing Josephine some time to settle into her seat, Helena discovered that the young girl had a surprisingly social nature. It turned out that Josephine had a deep passion for painting and indulged in the pleasure of reading books. However, any mention of boys or romantic interests was met with a hint of nausea in her eyes.

Helena noticed the unease on Josephine's face as the young girl gazed somberly into her teacup. Edith, ever the optimist, decided to intervene.

"Chin up, Josephine," Edith encouraged, her voice filled with warmth. "This is a joyful topic we're discussing!" She turned to Helena and explained, "Josephine is simply feeling a bit uneasy because Daniel is already scouting potential suitors for her."

Helena's eyebrows shot up in surprise. Josephine couldn't be more than 9 years old. "Already? But she's so young,"

"We're simply planning ahead, my dear. We want Josephine to have a prosperous life. She's currently learning women's etiquette to prepare her for the future. "

Edith took another sip of her tea, " We'll ensure she has the best opportunities, even if she insists on being a spinster."

After the tea came to an end, Josephine graciously expressed her gratitude to Helena for joining them and took her leave. As they walked towards the front of the estate, Edith accompanied Helena.

Helena, with a graceful gesture, curtsied to Edith, conveying her appreciation for the warm hospitality. "I am immensely grateful for your kind invitation and the wisdom you have shared with me," she expressed.

As Silas attempted to wander off, Helena swiftly scooped him up in her arms, ensuring his safety.

"It's truly no trouble at all, dear Helena. Although it would be best to avoid frequent unannounced visits, as Daniel prefers to stay informed about the ongoings in his absence. We want to keep our husbands happy, yes? But worry not, we shall surely meet again in the near future," Edith assured with a reassuring tone.

With a renewed sense of composure, Helena embarked on her journey back home, a newfound determination blossoming within her. She was resolved to embrace her role as a proper wife and make the necessary changes in her domestic life.

[octaviasdread]

any girls! dark academia movie recs? i really struggle to find anything not about a group of boys (as much as I love them)

SO MANY!!! This is probably a far more detailed answer than you were expecting but this is a popular question and I want to keep a list for myself and others.

Feel free to add to it/give opinions. I've tried to give a tw for anything I can remember

Girls! Dark Academia Movies/TV Shows

Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

1950s Women’s college

Art professor! Julia Roberts

She’s legit the female Mr Keating of the art & college world

Feminism vs. Tradition

Maggie Gyllenhall x Ginnifer Goodwin; their characters were more than friends. Fight me.

Does not end how you expect

Strike!/All I Wanna Do/The Hairy Bird (1998)

MY FAVOURITE!!!

Free on YouTube under one of its various names

Comedy

1960s all girls boarding school

Young Kirsten Dunst

Group of girls plot to sabotage a merger with a boys school less prestigious than their own

Secret attic clubhouse meetings of the D.A.R aka Daughters of the American Ravioli (eaten cold, ew)

girls get political & advocate for their rights using ANY elaborate and chaotic scheme

TW: eating disorder, vomiting & creepy male teacher but the girls plot against him too

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)

based on a short book I read for uni by Muriel Spark

1930s girls school in Edinburgh

Scottish teacher! Maggie Smith, controversial with a focus on romantic ideals

Spoiler alert, the liberal teacher is actually a fascist

Her group of fave students has cult- vibes and it’s fascinating

Picnic at Hanging Rock

1970s movie or 2018 mini series

Never watched either but I plan to

Wild Child (2008)

00s romcom every UK teen girl loves

Emma Roberts as the spoiled rich American teenager sent to a strict English boarding school

Plots to get herself expelled but oh no she’s making friends with the girls who help her

And the headmistress has a hot son, and he’s nice??? Double oh no

ICONIC SCENES

Everything! Goes! Wrong!

omg she burns the school down

Feel good, comfort, nostalgia

St Trinians (2007)

English girls boarding school

The kids are all criminals, no joke

So are the teachers

CHAOTIC

gay awakening for british girls

Art heist pulled off by school girls

Government tries to shut them down but oh no, the education minister & the headmistress are ex-lovers

Colin Firth x Rupert Everett in drag

Superior cast: Jodie Whittaker, Gemma Arterton, Juno Temple, Stephen Fry, Colin Firth, etc...

embodies the phrase 'problematic fave'

St Trinians 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold (2009)

Mystery, pirate ancestors, hidden treasure

omg Shakespeare was a woman

girls disguised as boys to infiltrate and rob the posh boys school

Villain! David Tennant in that ICONIC boat scene

Teen girls vs. ancient misogynist brotherhood

like the first film but MORE chaotic and BETTER!???

The Falling (2014)

1960s all girls school

best friends! but its unrequited love

Agoraphobic + distant mother aka mommy issues

Sudden death and the school suppresses/ignores the students grief, sparking mass hysteria & a fainting epidemic in the girls

Cast: Maisie Williams (GoT) & Florence Pugh (Little Women) & Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders)

TW: teen pregnancy, death, vomiting, underage s*x, sibling inc*st, past s*xual assault

READ THE PLOT SUMMARY FIRST

The Book Thief (2013)

Based on an amazing book by Markus Zusak

set in 1940s Nazi Germany

Daughter of a communist whose family were taken by the Nazis/died is fostered by an older couple who teach her to read & she paints a dictionary on the basement walls

Coming of age story about a compulsive book thief. No joke, this kid steals books from banned book burnings and breaks into the mayor's library through the window

Family hides the Jewish son of an old friend in their basement and he helps her to start writing about her experiences in the war

TW: death, bombings, WW2 anti-semitism

Mary Shelley (2017)

Overall good & roughly biographical

Pretty costumes and aesthetic

Modern feminist take on Mary Shelly in her own time period

So many INACCURACIES for the drama so don’t take it as truth

Percy Shelley slander and not all of it is justified

Cast: Elle Fanning, Douglas Booth, and Maisie Williams

The Secret Garden (1993)

Based on a fave childhood book

1901 colonial India & Yorkshire, England

Orphaned, spoilt & neglected girl sent to live with her reclusive Uncle in the English countryside

Gothic elements, mysteries, secret doors/passages/locked gardens

local boy with a flock of animals, magic, kids chanting around a fire and all around immaculate vibes

Happy ending!!!

Hidden Figures (2016)

African-American women as mathematicians for NASA

1960s space project

Women balancing a career and family obligations

Deals with racial & gender discrimination

Loosely based on the lives of Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan who worked for NASA as engineers & mathematicians

Anne of Green Gables (1985) & sequel (1987)

Adaptation L.M. Montgomery’s ‘Anne of Green Gables’ books

Canada (late 1890s/early 1900s)

Highly imaginative & bookworm orphan is adopted by a reclusive elderly brother and sister duo

Small town & school years comedic drama

Unrequited Enemies -> Friends -> lovers

Inspiring new woman teacher

Girls re-enact Tennyson’s poem and nearly drown for the aesthetic™

Dramatic poetry reading with INTENSE 👀eye contact👀

Writer! Anne & English teacher! Anne dealing with unruly girls school antics

Collette (2018)

biographical drama on french writer Sidonie-Gabrielle Collette

Victorian & Edwardian era France

More talented than her husband so she ghostwrites for him

Fight for creative ownership of her wildly successful novels

Affairs with a woman called Georgie and also with Missy, born female but masculine presenting

Cast: Keira Knightly, Dominic West, Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark)

Enola Holmes (2020)

Netflix book adaptation

Younger sister of Sherlock Holmes

Victorian era! feminism/suffragettes

Mother-daughter focus

Mystery, adventure, secret codes, teens running away & escaping from (and eventually fighting) assassins

Cast: Helena Bonham Carter, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Fiona Shaw, Millie Bobby Brown

Ginger & Rosa (2012)

1960s England

best friends since literal birth navigating troubled teen years

poet & anti-nuclear activist! Ginger

off the rails but also catholic! Rosa

Shout out to Mark & Mark the gay godfathers we all want

family troubles 

TW: older man has an affair with a 17 yr old

Testament of Youth (2014)

based on WW1 memoir by Vera Brittain

young woman (writer & poetry lover) escapes traditional family & goes to study at Oxford University

abandons to become a war nurse

romance, tragedy and war trauma

Cast: Alicia Vikander, Kit Harrington (GoT), Taron Edgerton (Rocketman), Colin Morgan (Merlin)

Little Women (2019)

Writer! Jo & Artist! Amy

Mother/daughter focus and sister dynamics

the March sisters’ theatre club is *chefs kiss*

champagne problems edits of Jo x Laurie are a mood

Ambivalent ending perfectly captures Louisa May Alcott’s dilemma with the book the movie is based on

set in 1860s America

ALL STAR CAST and a Greta Gerwig masterpeice

Lady Bird (2017)

coming of age in early 2002/2003 Sacramento, California

all girls catholic school

writer! Christine aka Lady Bird wants to get outta town and start her life again at college 'in a city with culture'

Mother/daughter dynamics - so realistic!

I live for that Jesus car stunt & the nun's reaction

school theatre program

Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein

Another Greta Gerwig gem

Beguiled (2017)

Virginia, civil war era

Girls school with only five students and two teachers left

Find an injured Union army soldier & bring him inside

Women & teenagers want his attention (v. problematic) before uniting against him

(tbh you'll either love it, hate it, or watch once & forget it)

Sofia Coppola film so its very feminine gaze

TW: violence, death, underage

Legally Blonde (2001)

No questions will be taken

Elle Woods was the blue print

TV series:

House of Anubis (2011-2013)

I know it’s a kids/young teen show but I still unironically love it

ANCIENT EGYPT!!!!

Modern day with Victorian era links to treasure hunters & Egyptian research expeditions (stealing from tombs)

Chosen one plot lines, curses, kidnapping, mysteries, secret tunnels under the school, elixir of life

Teens have investigate & protect themselves cus oh no the TEACHERS are involved in some shady stuff

new American kid at British boarding school is the actual premise not just a fanfic au

Nostalgic, light-hearted, funny, and kinda cheesy but I will accept no criticism

The Alienist (2018 -now)

Mid 1890s, New York

Woman’s private detective agency (Season 2)

Serial killer mystery

Woman secretary turns detective and teams up with a criminal psychiatrist and a newspaper editor to solve crime

TW: violence, child pr*stit*tion

Cast: Dakota Fanning, Luke Evans, Daniel Bruhl

The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

Woman chess prodigy

1950s & 1960s

TW: drug & alcohol abuse

Gentleman Jack (2019 - now)

Based on the diaries of Anne Lister

Victorian Yorkshire, England

Upper-class lesbians

Confident, suit wearing! Anne Lister x shy! Ann Walker

Business woman! Anne running the family mines

Cast: Suranne Jones (Doctor Foster) & Sophie Rundle (Peaky Blinders)

TW: violence

Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)

bubbly/ambitious single mom + intelligent daughter

bookworm! Rory Gilmore gets into a prestigious private school and then an Ivy League college

Small town drama is comedic gold

Fast dialogue packed with pop culture and literary references

Comforting & nostalgic

TEAM JESS

Anne with an E (2017-2019)

Loose adaptation of L.M. Montgomery’s ‘Anne of Green Gables’ books

they completely change the plot lines but it’s still very good content!

Orphan girl with trauma and a love of books/poetry is adopted by an elderly brother & sister duo, bringing light and fresh ideas to a rural community

Feminism, girls writing club, lgbtq safe spaces, girls eduction, black/indigenous representation

Miss Stacy as THAT inspiring teacher

Aunt Josephine’s lavish gay parties have my heart

TW: creepy male teacher tries to marry a student, racial discrimination, indigenous assimilation school

Victoria (2016-2019)

Adaption of Queen Victoria’s life

Victoria navigating her political, royal, and personal life

Albert’s involvement with The Great Exhibition, 1851 (on cultural + industrial innovations)

Alfred Paget x Edward Drummond is exquisite

Gorgeous costumes and aesthetics

TW: bury your gays trope

Derry Girls (2018-now)

1990s Northern Ireland during the troubles

Comedy, episodes 20-25 mins long

English boy sent to an all girls Catholic school with his cousin

✨Dead Poets Society parody episode ✨with a free-spirited female teacher

Sister Michael, the sarcastic nun who hates her job & reads the exorcist for giggles

Wee anxious lesbian! Clare Devlin (plus her friends wearing rainbow pins)

Badass with bad ideas! Michelle Mallon

Main Character! Erin Quinn

Lovable weirdo who would fight a polar bear! Orla McCool

Wee English fella & honorary Derry girl! James Maguire

Dickinson (2019-now)

Loose adaption of the poet Emily Dickinson’s life

Set in 19th century Massachusetts, US

Historical drama with modern dialogue & music that works SEAMLESSLY

gives a great understanding of Emily Dickinson’s poems

💕Vintage gays! Emily x Sue💕

Theatre club, writing, poetry, dressing as men to sneak into lectures, love letters, teen drama, feminism, and an underground abolitionist journal as a brief side plot in season 2

Wiz Khalifa plays death in a horse drawn carriage

TW: opium use

A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-2019)

Based on great childhood books

Bookworm! brother, Inventor! sister, and baby sister with sharp teeth

Mystery, secret organisations, orphaned siblings figuring things out & fending for themselves against the villain after their fortune

Adults either cartoon evil, comedically incompetent, or SPIES

Boarding school, library owner, scientific researcher, and theatre episodes

Ambiguous time period which is really fun to try and pin point

Killing Eve (2018-now)

Classic detective who has homoerotic tension with the assassin she is tracking down

British Detective! Eve Polastri figures out the notorious assassin MI5 are investigating is a woman, is fired & then put on a secret MI6 case with a small team

Assassin! Villanelle, a psychopath with a tragic past and a mastery of both accents & fashion

Woman MI6 boss! Carolyn Martens, head of Russian section

Travel Europe following Villanelle’s killings and escaping the assassins sent by Villanelle’s organisation

‘You’re supposed to be my enemy and moral opposite but omg you’re the only one smart enough to get me and why am I obsessed with you????'

🚨 GO IN FOR A KISS AND THEN STAB YOUR ENEMY 🚨

Cable Girls/Las chicas del cable (2017-2020)

Spanish drama set in 1920s Madrid

Four young women at a telecommunications company form a group of friends and help navigate the difficult situations they are all in

Secret identities, dangerous pasts, murder, crime, lgbtq couple & throuple, trans man character, feminism/suffragists

girls commit crimes for humanitarian reasons and cover! it! up!

UNDERRATED SHOW!!!!

Gorgeous costumes and set

Haven’t finished it yet and I’m catching up

TW: abuse, violence, death

Outlander (2014 - now)

haven’t watched yet but plan to

Woman time travels to Scotland, 1743

Rebel highlanders, pirates, British colonies, American revolutionary war

Time jumps between 18th & 20th century