#nevermoor

[choatic-bumblebee-agenda]

“Fasten your seat belt, Morrigan Crow. And whatever you do, don't close your eyes.”

“What happens if I close my eyes?”

“You miss the fun.”

- Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

[incorrectnevermoor]

Morrigan: *wears dark grey*

Jove: ah, you’re breaking out the spring colors!

[artemx746]

Jupiter having one of Israfel’s feathers and then Mog saying a few pages later that taking one might’ve been like taking Israfel’s clothes like I fear they were/are incredibly gay

[dreams-of-wunder]

This is an amazing theory!

However it's also possible that other Wundersmiths from Squall's generation were involved in its creation! It could have been a sort of group project or even a creation by Elodie or Brilliance! This would also explain why he is so familiar with it.

Or perhaps this is an even older building, created by past generations of Wundersmiths and used as a type of communal space for Wundersmiths outside Sub-Nine. While it's possible they had their own dorm on the campus it would still makes sense that they had their own space outside Wunsoc.

Nevermoor Theories (of mixed feelings):

Ok, the first part of the theory has to do with Squall, which is the part I don't exactly like. But I was just rereading the section of the first book where Morrigan is talking to "Mr. Jones" about the Hall of Shadows and the escaped shadow wolf. His explanation to her includes quite a familiarity with how shadows work, how specifically the Hall of Shadows works, and basically displays a notable amount of familiarity with how the Deucalion as whole works, claiming he stays there often when he travels.

So, while I know others have this headcanon as well, I really am coming to be convinced that Squall made the Deucalion. I mean, clearly there's so much Wunder involved, like in how the shadows "create themselves," and so forth. And the lake Morrigan ice skated on later in the series. And, not least of all, the way the Deucalion changes and takes different forms the way it does. Stop and think about it, and you realize it's an awful lot like those other Wundrous creations Jupiter and Jack tour with Morrigan when Jupiter shows her that not all Wundersmiths are evil.

But a Wundrous creation like the Deucalion existing under no official recognition as such, with no official link to any Wundersmith as its creator? How would that happen except in the event that said Wundersmith's name was forgotten or wiped from history? (Like Squall.) Also, I believe it was Dame Chanda and Kedgeree who noted that Jupiter took up the Deucalion as a "hobby" and that it "was a wreck when he found it." A wreck, as in, maybe it had been neglected and forgotten for a hundred years?? Because its creator was banished from Nevermoor?? Sounds convincing to me.

The reason I don't like this theory even though I feel like it's quite likely is because I just can't stand the thought of Squall ever having his dirty little hands on Jupiter's beautiful Deucalion. I can't stand that Morrigan's safe place in Nevermoor is smudged with Squall's criminal fingerprints. That so much of the very essence of what she now calls home is tied to, and perhaps even dependent on, the Wundersmith of all the worst legends. (You can argue whether he's that evil or not; I personally think he's a bad enough character that has caused some irreversible damage and done enough evil stuff to merit the title of villain.)

But anyway, the part of this theory that I do like still has to do with Wundersmiths. So we know they can live hundreds of years without physically aging. I'm guessing this is because of all the Wunder they attract and so forth. Therefore, I think that since the Deucalion is a Wundrous creation and is probably heavily surrounded with Wunder, that even any non-Wundersmiths who live there age better and are more well-preserved as far as bearing the marks of time. No, they won't live hundreds of years like a Wundersmith, but my headcanon is that they do age more slowly than the average person. (Which probably means that Kedgeree was either already up in years when he started hanging around or that he's like quite a bit older even than he looks.) So while it's not an invincible armor or anything, people like Jupiter, Fen, Frank (can he even age or die anyway?), Dame Chanda, etc. may have a chance of aging more slowly due to literally living in a Wundrous creation.

So, yeah. That's the theory.

[milo-igidk]

put your clothes back on were going to talk about how musicals are the best media to adapt books in cause its the only one that allows the characters to express their feelings and internal monologue as they do on page

[max-the-fish]

[ID: fake vogue magazine cover of jupiter wearing green trousers, a green bow tie, yellow waistcoat, and a blue jacket, looking at his pocketwatch. writing around him says "jupiter north: how he made it" and "exclusive interview with the owner of the hotel deucalion" End ID]

CAPTAIN JUPITER NORTH OF THE WUNDROUS SOCIETY, THE LEAGUE OF EXPLORERS, AND THE FEDERATION OF NEVERMOORIAN HOTELIERS!

Dame Chanda did NOT like that outfit, but he's feeling fab so it doesn't matter

[dreams-of-wunder]

One of the great mysteries I hope get answered soon. But I don't think the society did anything to him personally.

Considering how devoted he was to studying Wundersmiths and their powers and history he probably found out something that majorly changed his outlook on Wundersmiths and the entire Society + Nevermoor as a whole.

To go from devotion to hate is a big leap so it has to be very VERY bad.

I think this can go couple of ways. But this is what I'm leaning towards:

He doesn't really hate Wundersmiths but has discovered something while researching that he decided to take to his grave rather than have anyone find out. Not knowing exactly what to do with what he found out he distances himself in order to not dig deeper than he already has knowing it wouldn't do any good.

Did he really think that Morrigan should be dead? Probably not. I think he wanted Morrigan to give up her place in the Society knowing it wouldn't do her any good. Maybe he knew that the Society would start abusing her powers and status the moment they got over their fear so it was his twisted way of protecting her (and maybe even the Society (why did Squall rebel?)).

If he really wanted her dead he would have left her to die with him in the Museum of Stolen Moments.

Chat what do you think they did to onstald?

[wundrousarts]

Average Nevermoor fan experience in 2024

[susiephone]

i love how chanda only shows up in a couple scenes every book, but in nearly all of them, the narration is just like "also dame chanda was there and she was serving absolute cunt. she looked perfect and men everywhere would do anything for her. her boyfriend of the day was currently doing something extravagant to thank her for gracing him with her presence. she was perfect" because she IS.

[i-hate-baz]

as a fandom I feel like we don’t discuss that Ezra squall BARKED BACK at the crow manor guard dogs near the end of the first book.

[whiteeevee996]

I love that Jupiter and Squall both have a, "I see you, Morrigan Crow." line but they're so vastly different to each other.

Both are arguably huge for Morrigan's relationship with Jupiter and Squall respectively in different ways. Jupiter's line leads into the conversation where Morrigan is assured she's not a curse; Jupiter is genuinely angry at the idea that Morrigan thinks of herself as a curse, the idea that this child he already cares for so much has been so cruelly treated by those around her.

It's the first time that someone has so vehemently stood up for Morrigan like this. And while young Morrigan isn't shown to be incapable of trying to stand up for herself, I think Jupiter's staunch belief in her leads up to this moment.

When Jupiter says that he sees Morrigan, he means it. He sees the part of Morrigan she can't see; the part that's brave, clever, and resilient. When Squall says he sees Morrigan, he sees the parts of her that are similar to him.

[incorrectnevermoor]

Ezra: they hate me because I’m gay :/

Ezra: also I have been murdering the locals but it’s mostly the gay thing

[matcha-b]

[lordoftheweevils]

Once again I am making her hold her brolly really awkwardly

[idontwanttobetired]

I use tumblr for 1 purpose: nevermoor

Yet I've never posted my own nevermoor drawings or anything on here myself. I really want to do that sooo I'm gonna do just that.

I've been posting my nevermoor stuff on Instagram for the past 2 years, so you might recognize me from there.

Anyway, here is my Morrigan/mogtober drawing:

[ID: watercolour of morrigan crow standing, holding her brolly. End ID]

*thank you, @nevermoor-described. I'll try to add ID's myself next time!*