#r1999 arcana

[sleepyminty]

After chapter 2 Vs After chapter 3

[definesanity]

Hello Comrade Ryuusei o7

I just had a thought while listening to Reasons (1.9 EP) and I HAD to tell you, and Perhaps this might be obvious to anyone who heard the song and I'm just realizing now 😓

Do you think the song is Sophia's thoughts and feelings directed at someone? When it says "Save me, heal me" and "Save me, fix me", could she be talking to 37?

Because during the song we see her switch from uncertain to certain and the song switches from "What are the reasons" to "I know the reasons"

Am I delusional? 😔

(I haven't finished chapter 7 bc I don't wanna cry so I'm just theorizing to lessen the coming pain)

Nope, you're not delulu o7

Spoilers for the rest of 1.9 under the cut c:

Sophia doesn't have the answers. She's reaching conclusions on information given to her, but only on one side.

She doesn't realise that 37 didn't care she was Irrational. To her, Sophia is just Sophia.

But Sophia, led away by Arcana, didn't see that. She saw herself as dirt, not the gem that shone in that cave 37 was in.

Ironically, Sophia is now the prisoner in the cave. And it's a cave of her own making.

As for the "save me" lines, just like intrusive thoughts, it's the part of Sophia telling her to go back, fix what happened, before it's much too late.

But, just like all other Apeirons, she is stubborn. And she turned herself away from The Truth.

To her, she found her Number. And that's it.

End of story.

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I went too deep oops 😭

[godofthestupid]

she reminds me so much of Makima from Chainsawman

now THAT would be a power couple

[eylin09]

The r1999 celebrity au BTS

@sinmalssimp PLEASE I REALLY LOVE UR AU SM, PLS MAKE MORE‼️💕

The reference :

[taniahylian]

Vertin and Esperanto

So, first of all, there'll be spoilers for chapter 7 of reverse 1999 under the line. If you haven't finished it, I suggest you to come back to read it after you do.

Alright, here we go.

First, let's talk about the incantation Marcus recovered from Isolde's mind, the one Arcana spoke.

It's an incantation in a language that, Ulrich said, Laplace has no records of. Literally, Enigma argued that decoding it in 24 hours was impossible precisely because they didn't have the language or any clue as to what it could mean.

And yet...

Vertin can read it. Naturally. As if it was her first language. And not only that, she also adds that the incantation that unlocks the suitcase is in the same language.

And what language is it, you ask? Well, irl it's Esperanto.

However, it's doubtful that the foundation would've no records of Esperanto, so it's only logical to assume that this language doesn't exist in the game in the same way as it does irl. In fact, it's likely the original language of arcanum. However, knowing it's Esperanto, we can get some in-game clues about it.

There are mainly two ppl who use this language. The first is Vertin. Now, we don't really see her cast many incantations, but the few she does cast are in Esperanto.

Why is this relevant? Well, because it seems most arcanists cast incantations in their native language. Sonetto uses italian, Kaalaa uses Hindi, Sophia uses Greek, etc. What's interesting is that, even though Sonetto has resided in the Foundation since she was very young, and speaks English fluently, she still uses Italian. Maybe because arcanum only works if it somehow connects with the arcanist's own roots, or something like that.

This implies Vertin's native language, aka mother tongue, is... Esperanto. But who taught it to her? Was it her mother? Is there any character that naturally speaks this language?

Well... yes, there is.

When Vertin agrees to joing Manus Vindictae in chapter 2, Arcana is pleased and says the following:

However, although the text translates it to English, what she actually says out loud is bonvenon hejmen, which is, you guessed it, Esperanto.

And this isn't the last time she does it. Later, in the same chapter, when Vertin is reunited with her team and is about the leave the manus, Arcana says this before teleporting away:

Again, the text translates it, but what she actually says is "adiaŭ", which again is in Esperanto. What's interesting, however, is that in these two ocassions she's not using incantations, but simply speaking... kind of implying it's her native language.

Now, Arcana is a very ancient being, I think we can easily deduce this. Not only that, but her name is very similar to arcanum/arcanists. And she even speaks about how the the "first magic circle" came to be, so I wouldn't be surprised if she's somehow related to the origins of arcanum.

So... what if Esperanto is the original language of arcanum? Maybe that's why powerful spells, like the storm immunity ritual, are in this lost language. Although it's not the only one.

That's right, the teleportation arcane skil, Aferoj Around, is also in Esperanto. Not only that, but it's described as "an advanced arcane skill" both times it's mentioned.

However, what's interesting here is that the Foundation and Zeno know this skill. In fact, they even have a number for it. So, how could they not know the language of the storm immunity ritual? Well, I lied. Because the only reason Laplace had the correct pronunciation and spelling of the storm immunity incantation was because of paper sent to Lucy by the "White Marble House", which seems to be an independent and very important faction within the foundation, of which we know nothing about.

But that's a theory for another time. For now I'd just like to conclude saying that I think Vertin's mother taught the language to her (or maybe she was born knowing it somehow?), wether her mother is Arcana or someone else with great knowledge of arcanum (personally I think Bessmert), or maybe even both.

Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think!

[jabberwockprince]

it got super cluttered hehe oopsies

template can be found here! it was made by @/titaniumions

[roxtost]

Through the Looking Glass

[timekeeper-vertin]

My take on the plot of Reverse 1999

[sweetsuke]

w......w-women 🛐

[vertin-is-the-frog-guys]

backgrounds from chapter 7 so far

(istg tumblr ruins the quality)

[kane-turu]

I wake up from a weird dream and need to visualize it asap

[the-blossica-fan]

Actors AU Vertin and Arcana getting along is really funny to me 😭

Arcana: ...*breaking character* Vertin, your lines?

Vertin: Arcana your ass is almost hanging outside of your dress how am I meant to be focusing???

Mesmer Jr. is actually quite chill outside of the recording, and. No one knows where Voyager came from. Literally no one.

VERTIN WHERE YOU'RE LOOKING AT?

understandable though, I agree.

It is quite funny when you think about it, but especially when you consider how they'd act. Vertin would probably be like Jenna Ortega to the actress that did the principal (I keep forgetting)

Vertin: I feel like I made most of the mistakes in this chapter. Though, in my defense, you cannot put Arcana in a dress that shows her thighs so much and expect me to concentrate.

Vertin is one of the gayest people in set, though everyone is gay she's just one of the gayest. I would add Windsong, Matilda and Isolde to the list. Another story.

Vertin: This, this beautiful woman over here, this is my wife.

Arcana: She's joking, don't worry.

They're close friends, it's Constantine, Arcana and Vertin joking together off set. In comparison to their relationship in set, it's such a whiplash to see them all playing a game of UNO or beating Constantine on chess constantly because she's actually not good off-set.

As for Mesmer Jr, she's so calm when she's not acting, really chill and supporting, though she's still slightly antisocial. She's always alone with her phone playing some games.

Mesmer Jr: Most people would assume I'm just like the character, I'm not sure about it though.

Cuts to Mesmer Jr eating Doritos sitting like she's at her own home while playing Minecraft.

People like Mesmer, she's that one kid that sits in the background but is pretty supportive.

As for Voyager, no one knows exactly where she came from or how they found her. She's exactly like her character... Maybe because she doesn't have any lines, she makes them herself.

"So, how did you find Voyager?"

"she appeared here one day and refused to leave"

"...What?"

Keeps entertaining people with the violin and during interviews she stands there like 🧍🎻

Video of Voyager in an interview with the crew of the suitcase (most are actually backstage workers that ended up being cast for some scenes) and she's just in the background staring with a happy smile.

ONION: So, Voyager, tell us. Why did you decide to join the Reverse: 1999 cast?

Voyager: ^v^

ONION: ...Very insightful. Can you tell us what's your favorite scene?

Voyager: ^v^

ONION: ... Alright.

[thequietkid-moonie]

Sharing a darling

[ HEADCANONS ] [ Arcana & Forget Me Not ] [ Reverse 1999 ]

⚠️ Yandere, I don't support nor try to romanticize this toxic behaivor, is just for entretaiment

Hehehe >:3 i admit it i love Mister Forget me Not, I couldn't just not do this!

I don't like Arcana that much but broooo it have being so cool to write for her!! Maybe I should add her at the list of characters <333

Manus Vindictae is constantly recruiting more arcantist from all around the word to join their cause, so recruiting you where the perfect excuse to dragg you with them and keep you close

Arcana was the first one to catch feeling for you, it happens slowly, at first Arcana just knew you would be someone interesting so she herself trying to convince you to become part of them, saying that a precious arcantist like you shouldn't just settle for a life with the ordinary humans. She has her way around with words, knowing what to say to make you stay with her, gaining more and more power over you as her feeling grow

Forget me Not ended up having feeling for you after you joined Manus Vindictae, before having feelings for you he had just a few small interactions with you since Arcana didn't mind letting you have some freedom around what she considere her territory, Forget me Not feelings grow quite quick and that just lead him to want to be closer to you

However, Forget me Not felt bad for his own feelings since he knows how important you are for Arcana (she doesn't even try to hide it, she doesn't has reasons to do so), he tried to hold back his feelings as much as he could but it was unstopable, the need of being close to you and protect you is burning him inside. In all honestly, Arcana just found his actions funny, he is a loyal follower of hers and a key piece for the organization, she trust him and knows he will no betray her so she wouldn't mind much sharing you with him

Arcana decided to give Forget me Not the charge of taking care of you and keep close whenever she has important matter to attend as an indirect way to tell him that she allows him to love you too, wich make Forget me Not feel relief and let himself express his own feelings

Forget me Not is a gentleman when it comes to you, prioritazing your safety and comfort about anything else (also doing it in the name of Arcana), as long as you don't fight back against him you could pretty much recive a royalty treatment from his part, wanting nothing but protect you from the cruelty and despair this world causes to innocents

While Arcana has not too much problems with giving you some freedom (but still watching over you and having subordinates around you to make sure you don't do anything you shouldn't do) Forget me Not doesn't like others around you, he is more possessive and pretty much insolate you, only leaving people he gives strict permision to be with you, aside from Arcana of course. Even when Forget me Not feels anxious seeing you walk around thanks to Arcana he doesn't have the right to say anything, he has no right to go against what she says so he just swallow his anxiety and try to trust in her care for you (or sometimes is he the one keeping you company and watching over you)

Arcana doesn't has much problems with sharing you with Forget me Not, but she makes sure that you two understand that she is the one with the power in here, everytime she want you to be with her Forget me Not has no other option than stop whatever he was doing to let you go with her, not him or you has the right to say no

As well, contrary to Forget me Not, for Arcana you are more like a doll for her entretaiment, you won't be mistreaten but has pretty much not voice nor vote, you can complain about small and insignificant things and she will be willing to even change a few things for you, but with important things she is the one in the power and you'll have to obey unless you want her to be mad. Most of the time Arcana is pretty loving and gentle with you, but that would depend in how well you behaive, she will not accept rebelious attitude and has not problem with get violent if thats what it take for you to understand

Despite the problems they can be, if you behaive and doesn't fight your safety will be assured, both know how to treat you right and are quite doting, not having any problem in giving you all you want and need as long as you behaive

[haysaca]

Transcendence and the Mortal Limits (Arcana Vs 37)

That one post about arcana being her own knot made me think of how much she contrasts 37's card and I love it.

First is their flavor text/quote. Arcana recounts the story of the first circle, a distant and disconnected past about people who declared themselves wise enough to transcend the worldly chaos (the storm). Though she herself doesn't say it, with how easily she drew the circle, it can be implied that she is declaring herself to be similar to them. Implying she has also reached transcendence, and is capable of separating herself from the worldly chaos. From the feats of the Manus, it can also be said that she is declaring herself capable of even controlling the worldly chaos.

Meanwhile 37 is giving her Cave of Truth speech, which is very personal, and compared to Arcana's, is a true full-blown declaration of her identity, capabilities, and wisdom. She knows she is a mere mortal, incapable of understanding the whole truth of the world, but is still brave enough to try and make it comprehensible by being careful and avoiding the mistakes of her predecessors (which was asking for the whole truth, and also severing ties with the outside world). Arcana and the wise ones may have drawn the first circle and declared themselves to be transcendent, but it is 37 and the team who truly showed the wisdom needed to survive the storm.

Also another thing about 37's card which I absolutely love is how she sort of indirectly makes a dig at Arcana by saying that supreme beings cannot fathom boundaries. Because like, that perfectly describes my interpretation of her lmao. She may not be a divine being, but she is the closest we have to an all-powerful being in the story, only second to the storm (if you count it as one). She only sees the rules and limits of the world as something to be transcended and controlled, she only sees the storm as a means to attain her ideals, hell I have no doubt she believes she can even transcend death (iykyk).

Another small contrast is their knot token/symbol. Arcana has no token, implying she doesn't need it because she's powerful enough to cast the first circle without consequences. It could also be implied that her token is the circle itself (which is also her icon in the progress screen), which despite being powerful and drawn by ancient wise ones, is very primitive and simple. Meanwhile 37 has the hoffman knot, which is very complex, and is the culmination of their combined efforts and the product of actual wisdom.

One last small detail I noticed is how everyone with an actual token/symbol has a circle encasing it, an imperfect one compared to Arcana's. It is said that a perfect circle is impossible to construct, yet she is capable of doing so without consequences (or thats how I interpret her scene anyways), which just really shows how much more powerful she is compared to others

Anyways that's all for my short essay/ramble/analysis. I may have taken some creative liberties, like how the first circle and the hoffman knot is implied to be different, I also haven't taken a second review of Vereinsamt's chapter so it's possible I got some things wrong, so please take this with an open mind! If you have other interpretations I'd love to see them!

[taniahylian]

Marta and the three Fates

Spoiler warning for chapter 7! Last chance to get out of here and come back after you finish it.

Alright, so this time I want to talk about this mysterious person called Marta, who was residing on the Island of Aperion, had the same appearence and voice as Bessmert and, to top it all up, was also blind. To me, these all indicate they are the same person, so I was very intrigued, and honestly, with good reason.

First off, let's look at what Marta says just before the storm, after Vertin asks her what she'll do. Note that Marta was in the safe zone with everyone else before Vertin said anything, and only then did she ask 6 for advice.

What's even more puzzling however, is 6's answer.

At first glance one might think 6 is simply telling her to decide for herself, but honestly I think it's a lot more complicated than that and 6 knows something we don't. Why is she calling Marta "fate"? Does it have something to do with her soul number and its meaning? Does 6 have that information? But also... could these be an allegory to Greek folklore? This chapter is full of those anyways.

Then I remembered the myth of the Three Fates. Basically, in Greek Mythology, there's three women who decided the life, destiny and death of every living person, and I think each has a counterpart in the game.

The first Fate is called the "Spinner", often represented with a loom or spinning wheel, who is the one who waves the threads of ppl's lives, basically deciding who is blessed by destiny and who is doomed. This imo is Vertin. Not only does she have the spinning wheel with ppl's lives represented by threads, but she's basically deciding their fate when she invites them into the suitcase, therefore saving them from the storm.

The second Fate is the "Allotter", who measures ppl's lives and decides how long they'll live. I think, based on 6's comment, this is Marta. Also, in my interpretation at least, this seems to be the most neutral of the Fates; simply measuring the threads without actually interfering with their trials and tribulacions, or the way they'd die. This would fit in with Bessmert, if we assume she and Marta are the same person, as she is a historian that simply records past events without interfering one way or another.

The third Fate is the "Inevitable", aka death. She cuts the thread of life and choses the way ppl will die, regardless of their age, status or anything else. Imo this is Arcana, since by accelerating the storms, she's basically cutting ppl's lives short and deciding how they'll die.

Now, of course, in chapter 7 Arcana "died". I don't believe this for one second, and I also don't think Marta was disolved in the storm. The first point is obvious; Arcana wanted to die, meaning she probably had some ulterior motive/plan we're not yet aware of.

As for Marta... what 6 said is very suspicious, and given what happened, we are led to believe Marta chose to be reversed. However, if you have read my theory about Bessmert, I think she's likely immune to the Storm, much like Vertin. So... where did she go then? We saw her be reversed, didn't we? Not exactly. Let me explain.

During the prologue, Vertin finds Regulus in London and pushes her into the suitcase right before the storm. We then get a short animated scene from Regulus' POV when the storm happens, and it seems like everything around them disappears and they find themselves in Chicago, 1929.

But wait... Chicago? Weren't they in London? Yes. The storm transported them, not only through time, but also space, exactly to the epicenter of the next storm. Now, at first I thouht this was just a visual representation with some artistic license, but then when they finally get out of the suitcase, Sonetto mentions they're only two blocks away from their target and they can go there by bus, which would be impossible if they were still in London.

So yes, I think this is what happened with Marta; she got transported to the epicenter of the next storm, and we will probably see her as Bessmert/The friend from afar in the future, wether in the main story or another event.

And, just one last thing to conclude my speculations about Marta/Bessmert: I really think she's the Biographer Urd.

He adds he doesn't know much more cuz the memories of 1999 are blurred, like everyone else's. However, we know that the biographer Urd published her travel note about Aperion in 1999, and we also know "The Friend from Afar" traveled to the Balkan peninsula before the storm in 1996, which gives me yet another reason to think they're the same person, which would explain the "unique" soul number (She's vertin's mother).

However, we also know Marta hasn't been in Aperion for much longer than Vertin (probably since after the storm in 1966). I think she likely decided to go back to Aperion to reseach more about the cave, but no one remembered her because the last time she was there was in 1999.

But anyways, what do you think? Thanks for reading my crazy theory! I guess time will tell if I was correct or not XD.