#the 100 speculations

[egophiliac]

Hi it's just to let you know that the official romanization of Revaan's name is Raverne ! Also they have romanized Baul's name to Baur !

Twst coming back at us again with the least expected romanization! thank you everybody (oh god my inbox) (no it's great, I literally asked for this and the reactions have been INCREDIBLE, thank you all!)

I do like Raverne though, I think it's got a nice fancy sound to it! (I had kinda suspected it was going to be an R instead of an L, so the fact that it's SO close to Laverne except for that is hilarious to me personally.) and Dragoneye Duke is honestly probably the best translation for his title, I wasn't envying the localizers that one. :') Baur instead of Baul I was NOT expecting, but in retrospect I think his name's supposed to be a reference to the Bauru crocodile, so that actually makes way more sense!

someone else also said Meleanor has become Maleanor, which is the REALLY weird one to me, because I was so surprised it was written as Mel instead of Mal in the first place?! oh god no I can't decide which one I like better. 😭 (I wonder if they might change it to Mal...they have made romanization changes before) (like I remember House of Distraction being corrected to House of Destruction in Playful Land) (I did check and she's still Mel for now, but I dunno, they might Mal her up and some point and save me from having to make a decision about which one to use) (HECK I CAN'T DECIDE)

uhhhh thank you for letting me ramble about anime names, let's just say MONOGRAMMED SWEATERS FOR EVERYONE

[breadandlottery]

[legendary-cookies]

I finally found clear images of their designs, so I had to draw them

I also made some extra doodles both to not leave Fire out and to practice my Chinese again lmao

Please correct my Chinese if it's wrong!

Reference images under the cut:

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Thank you random person who posted a review on the event

You're a real one

[mythmagicetc]

some religious person next episode: the church has taught me to always ask myself, what would jesus do?

buck (has never been religious): ohhh so he’s like eddie :) yeah maybe i could get into this

[vaguely-concerned]

one of the funniest things about garashir are all those times when julian bashir -- not unequivocally the most autistic person in the quadrant only because odo and worf are also here -- steps in to function as garak's emotional support social skills. 'garak this isn't helping/garak this isn't the time/garak baby if I can read the social writing on this wall it's time to get out let's go go go'

[ntls-24722]

"It was easy to see that, in a few hundred thousand years, humanity could start again with these titanic primatives. Sadly, as a catastrophic ice age took over the Titans' home world, the gentle giants disappeared, never to return."

[chronurgy]

Gortash designs and builds mechanisms so I imagine he has to be able to sketch fairly decently in order to sketch his projects and designs. And I'm imagining a pile of charcoal sketches of Durge, done over their entire acquaintance, starting out with sketches of them in battle and then slowly becoming more detailed and intimate and as they do, the titles changing from things like "The Bhaalspawn" and "Bhaal's Chosen at Their Bloody Work" to "The Chosen in Contemplation" and finally just Durge's name

[filurig]

i rarely ever get the Anatomy Worldbuilding Brainworm but suddenly i was struck by it bcs i had been thinking about the weirdness of basilisks and in particular how the whole Ability to change sex through shapeshifting works so. Yippe

[beeb-oob]

Meet the Splurpy! A small omnivore with a big personality. Info and additional drawings below

As stated above, these critters make their homes inside plants. The plants may vary but Splurpies prefer ones with a thick cuticle and high foliage density. The plant shown above is a Water Seed, these bad boys can store water for weeks on end!

Once a Splurpy has found its home of choice kt will get to trimming! Cutting the thick stalks of the Water Seed is no problem with their keratin blade. The moisture coming free in this process will make the grounds ready for laying the Splurpies' eggs, which need a humid environment to develop properly.

Once the house is made, a Splurpy will lose no time to defend it. The usual targets consist of mid-sized mollusk like critters that try to eat the host plant. The weapons of choice are a high pitched hiss that is produced by forcing air through the animals' nostrils, as well as some posturing and stabbing with the front feet at the threat.

The temper of a Splurpy can rarely be brought down once aggravated and it will lash out at anything it perceives as too close to the host plant. Even animals that are far outside its weightclass are not safe from its rightious anger!

[bobbyskids]

I'm suddenly thinking about the news van near the call where there's a car looking like it's about to fall and Buck has a hangdog look on his face and the possibility of a call going wrong/almost going wrong but it's telecast. there's a news clip. that's on the internet available in El Paso.

[egophiliac]

so on the subject of the "Crowley is secretly Revaan/Laverne/Levin/please Twst give us his name" theory, I think my feelings are best summed up as "I don't really buy it, but it's funny". like, in all seriousness, I'm not opposed to it; I have enjoyed the writing in Twst so far and I'm willing to trust that whatever happens will, you know, make sense and not be terrible. but I'm just not really convinced by the current evidence! maybe that'll change once we learn more, we'll see!

with that said, may I propose a few alternate theories about the possible Crowley/Revaan connection:

[jojokky]

I love how, in fanfiction, everyone either jumps to the right conclusion immediately—or to absolutely the wrong one. No middle ground.

Like, if Jason were alive and hanging out with the Batfam outside of the cape (well, Hood), no one except Bernard would jump to the "dead boy Jason Todd" conclusion. No one.

People would be arguing about whether he’s a bodyguard, a love interest, or both.

Like, you see this absolute mountain of a man standing next to Richard Hostage #1 Grayson, who just came back to Gotham for one gala, and you shrug—makes sense, the guy’s exhausted from being kidnapped.

And then there’s a paparazzi shot from Blüdhaven, taken at a nice little burger joint. There’s no music playing near you, but somehow, you can almost hear Whitney Houston singing in the background. Thousands of TikTok edits agree.

"There’s no info on the man," the article writer shares with you conspiratorially. "But he always carries a gun."

“Huh. A mystery”

“Maybe he’s ex-military. Or secret service.”

“Maybe he used to be a bad guy and is turning over a new leaf.”

“Maybe he’s still a baddie.”

And so, a new round of rumors begins.

A couple of weeks later, the buzz dies down a bit—only to flare up again when the entire Wayne family is spotted together. Only family. Even Duke Thomas, Bruce Wayne’s ward, and Stephanie Brown, a close friend of Tim and Cassandra, aren’t with them. But that man? That man is.

And not standing a respectable distance away, like a proper bodyguard or even like Wayne’s butler—no. He’s smack-dab in the middle of the group, chatting with them.

Damian Wayne is slung over his shoulder in a clear youngest Wayne is protesting carry.

Way too familiar. Way too close to them.

"Is he a family bodyguard?"

“Idk, man, he’s way too close with them. And who’s he supposed to protect from the middle of the group? More like they’re protecting him, imo.”

"What if he and Richard are serious? That would make him family, right?"

"Oh god, what if they’re engaged?!"

"Wayne’s way too rich not to curate his rumors. Is he trying to make Richard’s coming out as mild as possible?"

And when asked about this mysterious bodyguard-slash-Richard’s-possible-fiancé, other Waynes and family friends just reply:

"What do you mean, ‘Who’s Jason?’ He’s family!"

Well. At least he has a name now.

____

Basically, I think Jason hanging out with his family in civvies would definitely catch the attention of Gotham’s gossipers.

[watchyourbuck]

If Buck gets yet another random-rescued-woman love interest arc™️ I might have to retire guys

[willelworld]

me when in s5 mike and will get paired up to do something at lover’s lake

[mapofsouthdakota]

Caleb’s future myth - fiery birdboi

A speculation and why I think it will be connected to

The Vermillion bird, Phoenix and The Fenghuang

As I described in an earlier post, I have reason to suspect and speculate that the devs have dropped us several hints and hidden messages in Caleb’s tattoos in the current banner, Tomorrow’s catch 22. To sum my ramblings up; they point to Caleb being connected to the Vermillion bird, the Pheonix or The Fenghuang using Chinese homophones and meanings to numbers.

The meaning of this post is to give an overview on how hints from his others memories and the current event banner can also point to the same direction.

Brief overview of the key attributes to the Vermillion bird and why it fits Caleb:

The Vermilion Bird (Zhuque, 朱雀), as one of the Four Symbols in Chinese mythology, is primarily associated with fire, passion, summer, and the southern direction

Fire and how it connects to Caleb:

In café interractions he will comment something like «I’m burning up, you say?»

His main stellarium is red, representing fire(?)

Red apples, red strawberries (in the tomorrow’s catch event story). Both fruits have a strong connection to summer too.

Red red red red. Dude is red.

Description of his CNY outfit «Sunlit splendor»: Golden thread weave through bamboo as the crimson radiates warmth. Hello? Fire, crimson, warmth. Dude is fire. Guess what grows after being cut down? Bamboo. Just like the Vermillion bird represents rebirth and renewal.

If you touch his lips, he’ll comment on the MC starting a fire on his lips, and that she’s playing with fire.

Passion and how it connects to Caleb:

No further explanation needed. If you’ve started to read this lengthy text, you’re already aware of how this guy is both the thirstiest of the lot and has an unyielding passion for the MC and also flying or any other interest that catches his eye.

Summer and how it connects to Caleb:

His name in Chinese straightforward means summer. Xia Yizhou(夏以晝/夏以昼). The same interpretation applies to his Japanese name. No further elaboration needed. Guy IS summer.

His one memoria memory named «Endless summer»

His date of birth, 13th of June

South and how it connects to Caleb

In the current banner, Caleb and the MC lives in the southern district as children.

If Caleb indeed is the counterpart to Zayne (who represent the north, cold, blue stellarium, ice and frost), it’s natural that think that Caleb will be represented by a mythical creature that is directly connected to the south, aka The Vermillion bird representing warmth, fire, red stellarium.

There might be more hints towards the southern direction. I’ll come back and update if I find more.

Why must he be a birb and not some other summery, hot mythical being, you might ask?

WELL LEMME TELL YA

Exhibit 1

How the Vermillion bird can represent Caleb’s homecoming

The Vermillion bird is often associated with resurrection and cyclical rebirth, rising from flames. This could symbolize the return to one's origin, much like coming home to a place of comfort and familiarity after a period of growth or transformation.

In a personal sense, coming home after facing challenges or experiences of change aligns with the Vermilion Bird's power of regeneration—finding solace and reconnection with one’s roots or origins, even after a process of burning away or transformation.

If this description isn’t our favorite explosive boi, I dont know what is

Exhibit 2

Warmth and Security and Caleb’s homecoming:

The fire element associated with the Vermilion Bird could be tied to the idea of home as a place of warmth and comfort. Home is often seen as a place where one feels secure, protected, and nurtured, much like the fiery energy of the Vermilion Bird provides vitality and life.

Fire also provides light and warmth, which are essential aspects of making a space feel like home. The Vermilion Bird's fiery energy could represent the hearth or the center of a home, the place where people feel both nurtured and alive, reflecting the emotional warmth found in a home environment.

Exhibit 3

Harmony and Balance and how it might connect to Caleb:

The Vermilion Bird is a symbol of balance, especially the balance between Yin and Yang, which could symbolize the equilibrium or peaceful energy that a home provides. In relationships, the bird’s symbolism of harmony between opposites (e.g., masculine and feminine) could reflect a harmonious homecoming, where different forces come together in a balanced and peaceful way.

Lastly, we’re playing an otome game, peeps. The question we want answered is: IS FIREBIRBBOI A GOOD KISSER?!

Why is the Vermillion bird a good match for Caleb romantically?

1. Passion and Desire:

The fiery red feathers of the Vermilion Bird immediately evoke feelings of intense passion. Just like fire that can ignite a flame, the Vermilion Bird symbolizes the spark of romantic attraction and desire. Its association with fire reflects how romance can burn hot and intense, yet it also suggests the transformative nature of love.

Can it be more obvious? The friggin yearning have us all sat 🪑

2. Renewal and Rebirth:

The Vermilion Bird’s association with rebirth after death is highly romantic. Much like a lover who goes through challenges and emotional transformations, the bird’s ability to rise from flames mirrors the way that love can grow and evolve even after hardship.

This can symbolize the healing power of love and how relationships, despite difficulties, can emerge renewed and stronger, just like the phoenix-like cycle of the Vermilion Bird.

Yup. If this isn’t MC and Caleb, I don’t know what is.

3. Energy and Life:

The bird’s vibrancy and energy are often linked to the passionate energy that accompanies romantic love. Just like the warmth of summer, the Vermilion Bird represents a high point of emotional connection and shared vitality between lovers.

Its vitality reminds us of the excitement and adventure that can come with love, especially during the height of passion.

Our genki boi Caleb, right?

4. Freedom and Liberation:

The majestic wings of the Vermilion Bird represent freedom—in romance, this could symbolize the freedom to love without restrictions. The bird's flight may represent lovers who are free to explore their emotions, and the freedom within a relationship to grow, evolve, and express love authentically.

Additionally, its elegance may signify a love that is not just about physical attraction, but also about deep emotional connection, beauty, and respect in a romantic partnership.

I’M SAT. THIS IS THE MC AND CALEB.

Also: The description of Caleb’s newest outfit «Caged Wings»: No cage can restrain a soul that craves freedom. CAGED. WINGS.

And if this doesn’t convince you, please note:

Dude is a pilot. HE FLIES.

If you poke his back in the cafe he’ll comment on growing WINGS🪽 «Just because I can fly, doesn’t mean I have to grow wings»

His outfit in tomorrow’s catch, specifically the wings here:

Fire pokers?

Speaking of that exact sigil. I have reason to believe that the crossed thingies are a Chinese fire poker that has been opened up. Try to google 火钳 and tell me I’m wrong.

While fire pokers aren’t specifically a mythological tool associated with creatures like the Vermilion Bird or Phoenix in Chinese culture, fire tools in general do hold symbolic significance in fire-related rituals and spiritual practices. The Phoenix and Vermilion Bird, both deeply connected to the element of fire, metaphorically align with the ideas of transformation, rebirth, and renewal—concepts that can be associated with the act of tending fire using tools like fire pokers.

Unanswered yet:

Why doesn’t the fallen angel/Lucifer theory resonate with me? Because I just find that there are an overwhelmingly amout of hidden stuffs that point us to the firebirbs (they are also of eastern origin on the contrary to Lucifer)

I WILL ADD MORE if there is more, trust me x_x

Oh and thank you for all kind comments and suggestions! If you have anything pointing to firebirdboi, let me know. Love ya! ✨

[phoebebuggers]

they actually can’t kill el in s5 because imagine what that would do to hopper😭if they do this shit i will personally go to the duffer’s doorstep and cry hysterically in front of them until they’re overwhelmed with guilt for ruining their best written character’s arc