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Alecto

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Alecto, the most important character who we know the least about.

Here are some theories:

She was an alien of some kind: she's been described as "not human", and a "monster". Monsterhood can take on different forms, so it's fairly nondescript. But she was certainly exceptional in many ways.

She could have been a genetic anomaly, human but not, and it gave her powers.

Was she already this wild, angry, powerful, nonhuman monster before John resurrected her? None of the other Lyctors knew her before John resurrected her, and fused with her via perfect Lyctorhood. At this point, she would have been enormously powerful, and possibly using this power willfully; she wasn't just herself, she was an amalgam of her and John.

Here's how John describes her:

He said, “It stood for a couple of things. A joke, mostly. I often called her Annabel Lee. Annie Laurie. When I first met her I just called her First, One. She had a real name, but I buried it with her, and nobody says it anymore. “She has been dead for nearly ten thousand years, but she keeps her vigil with me, as a memory, if nothing else … Annabel Lee was my—what do I call her? Guide? Friend? I’d hoped so…” You did not know how to respond to this. He did not seem to need a response. God said, “She was the first Resurrection. She was my Adam. As the dust settled and I beheld what was left and what was gone, I was entirely alone. The world had been ended, Harrowhark. One moment I was a man, and then the next moment I was the Necrolord Prime, the first necromancer, and more importantly, a landlord with no tenants.”

No lie, John knowing Alecto as "First", and "One", to me creepily suggests that she was a specimen. That John was some kind of scientist studying her. (Yuck.) Perhaps even a genetically engineered fetus he created and grew himself. I could be misreading this of course. She could be an alien with alien powers. She might not have been human at all, though compatible enough with humans to Lyctor with them and possibly even reproduce.

John says she was his first resurrection. The way he describes the event makes it sound like he needed all the energy in the whole entire universe to do it, and that this was what killed the First House, and all the other Houses that existed at the time, and the planets, and the sun.

Then there's this:

The dead corse of the Locked Tomb—the death of the Emperor—the maiden with the sword and the chains, the girl in the ice, the woman of the cold rock, the being behind the stone that could never be rolled away—said, in half-confused tones she had never taken with you: “I don’t know. I died, once … no, twice,” but then she had said no more.

(Hinting at Alecto the Ninth - the future book - continuing the trend of being told from the perspective of the person who knows least about what's going on.)

But she died twice - once presumably before John resurrected her (allegedly), and the second time - when she got locked away? Or was there another one? (Still convinced Alecto isn't dead currently.)

Was Alecto's resurrection the same incident, or a different one, to John and Alecto's Lyctoral Ascension?

And who was Alecto... before she died the first time?

The Alecto we see in Harrow's "hallucinations" is quiet, protective of Harrow, secretive. She betrays little emotion, but when she does, it's never... vicious, her spirit so different from Wake in this respect. She seems genuinely sweet, far from the monster we've heard described. Her presence is comforting for Harrow.

We've also heard Augustine say:

“My lord,” said Augustine formally, “you told us the truth about Annabel—about Alecto—because she knew the truth about it too, and you never could control her. Even after two centuries, I’m not sure she ever managed to lie. That was what stayed my hand for such a long time. How would you have asked Alecto the First to lie—how would you have persuaded that mad monster into even an unsophisticated con?” God said, “Don’t call her that.” “A monster, John!” Augustine barked. “She was a bloody monster in a human suit! She was a monster the moment you resurrected her, and you went and made her worse!”

So she couldn't lie, but still "a monster" who John managed to "make worse". But also maybe not the brightest? Excepting the Monster part, she sounds like almost more of a himbo than Gideon.

What powers did she have then, to be so frequently called a monster?

It's very difficult to tangle apart what's actually Alecto, which of John's powers are actually her powers, and which of her post-resurrection/Lyctorhood powers are John's.

I think John's tangy type of magic which heals instantly and puts him back together again from atoms after Mercymorn "kills" him, the power which makes people so compelled to talk and tell him the truth, that's actually Alecto's powers - as discussed in the previous post.

Her powers - hers, not John's, or hers being used through John - post-resurrection and pre - are not very defined, at all, but it is safe to say that she must be very powerful. If I'm right and the citrus instant-powers John uses are actually Alecto's, then she is quite close to being a necromancer herself. I don't think her and John correspond neatly to the necro/cav dichotomy.

The whole thing with Ortus and Nonius shows that words are powerful in the River and possibly outside. I think Alecto's powers are as such that even saying her name can invoke her spirit - which is why John doesn't want her name to be said, ever. I think she is still alive - and the ice and tomb and wards are there to keep her out, and keep her spirit from attaching itself to people and things. I think that's what happened with Harrow when she opened the tomb. Alecto doesn't need a connection to something, or someone, to attach herself to them. Or maybe Harrow's instant love for her was enough. Or maybe the love itself is a manifestation of Alecto's powers? Either way, she did not have to be related to Harrow, or attached to Harrow, to hitch a ride with her. An impenetrable ice cave warded to all hell - not even a mouse would have been able to get in. Probably, Alecto would have been able to possess a mouse and get her spirit, at least, out that way. This is why it was important to keep everyone and everything out of the tomb and lock it forever. Alecto's powers are on the same level, if not higher, than God's.

I think Alecto must have figured out first that resurrection and necromancy was an awful, horrible thing to do that would draw the wrath of dead planets and souls.

I think a lot of the plotting against the emperor is by her design, somehow. That when she "went away" from Harrow in the last few weeks of HtN, she was Doing Something, her soul connecting to the Blood of Eden, or the Resurrection Beasts, or something. It's been established by now, quite formly, that just cus someone's dead - or incapacitated - this doesn't keep them from having influence on the plot. At least for the past eight years, Alecto has been with Harrow, and therefore much freer in how her soul would roam.

I'm hella excited to find out what will happen with Alecto.

This concludes the character section; I'm going to briefly attempt to predict some plot and theorise about Nona before actually getting this liveblog back off the ground!

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#tlt liveblog #the locked tomb liveblog #tlt spoilers #the locked tomb #tlt #gideon the ninth #harrow the ninth #tlt theories #no nona the ninth spoilers please #alecto the first

[longdaytogo]

taking your wizard boyfriend out on a muggle ride

#harry potter #draco malfoy #drarry #hpdm #he a little confused but he got the spirit

[s0fter-sin]

i need ghoap frantically making out against a door finally taking the leap on their feelings. need ghost grinding against soap, expecting to find him just as hard as him, only to feel nothing

and in all his wisdom and experience, he concludes soap was tortured and never told him

he’s trying to think of a delicate way to say he understands, that he’s been through it and it doesn’t change anything about how he feels (and who the fuck touched him so he can hunt them down and rend them limb from limb)

meanwhile trans!soap’s just trying to find the best angle to grind his cunt on ghost’s thigh

just it never even entering ghost’s head bc he’s never known a trans person but he has met plenty of people who’ve been tortured - himself included - so of course that’s his logical leap

soap takes off his shirt and he sees his top surgery scars and ghost asks if he wants him to kill the one who did it and soap just hums like, “actually, man did pretty good, they healed real well,” and ghost’s just teary-eyes with awe at how well he’s coping, “looking on the bright side, that’s my johnny.”

imagine he thinks johnny was fully castrated but sees he’s determined to still have a sex life with him so he buys packers and straps to help him bc hell yeah healing and soap’s just like, “holy shit i’ve never had such a thoughtful partner before, such a sweet man, lt.”

#he a little confused but he got the spirit #its so good bc it can be super angsty of ghost really dreading whats been done to his sergeant and trying to make it right #or just go full crack treated seriously and have fun with it #i love just completely oblivious ghost #in any military context hes the smartest guy in the room #he always knows the play and has more experience than anyone #but stick him in the normal world? man is Lost #ghost just thinks hes had some kind of reconstruction surgery after being tortured and accepts thats what johnny looks like #bc hes never seen a pussy before #it takes years for soap to actually come out to him bc he just never thought to #hes seen him naked theyve literally slept together what else is there for him to say #then he shows him like a family album or something and ghosts just like ‘why arent you in any of these i only see girls’ #and he just goes ‘hang on a second’ #soap gets one of his sporadic periods one night and panics a little thinking it would weird ghost out or remind him that hes not cis #but ghost just thinks its a normal part of such a thorough reconstruction that hed bleed sometimes #and doesnt question it when soap grabs a pad out of his drawer bc ‘thats such a good way of handling the discharge my johnnys so smart’ #just really supportive ghost for the wrong reasons #coming out of my cage and ive been doing just fine.txt #we’re a team. ghost team #soapghost #ghostsoap #simon ghost riley #ghost cod #john soap mactavish #soap cod

[art-crumbs-main]

You guys, I love them so much.

#good omens #good omens 2 #ineffable bureaucracy #archangel gabriel #beelzebub #beelzebriel #They peg him #Silliest thing that could ever have happened in Canon #I was floored #go2 #go2 fanart #good omens fanart #good omens 2 fanart #he a little confused but he got the spirit

[fairytail-incorrectquotes]

Lucy: Could you make a run to the store and get milk?

Lucy: Oh, and if they have avocados get six!

Natsu, coming back from the store with six cartons of milk: They had avocados!!

#he a little confused but he got the spirit #lucy heartfilia #natsu dragneel #nalu #fairy tail #incorrect fairy tail quotes #fairy tail incorrect quotes #incorrect quotes #incorrect quote #anime #manga

[bearotonin-international]

Toto bringing the Monday mood

#oh Toto #he a little confused but he got the spirit #Panda’s have Occasional Bear status

[4pplec0re]

//I offer you a yummy RTC HC:

Mischa says he’s straight when asked, but he says he wouldn’t be against dating a guy cause he’s an ally//

LMFAOO THIS IS SOO FUNNY

#he a little confused but he got the spirit #ride the cyclone #rtc musical #mischa bachinski #fav

[shieran]

i am very normal about this dude. promise

#nu: carnival #blade #sweet himbo #five stars #he a little confused but he got the spirit

[gorgeousgreymatter-x]

obviously platonic stobin always and forever but it is objectively hilarious rewatching that scene in season 3 where steve is like I CAN’T DATE ROBIN SHE’S IN BAND

and dustin. an actual child. has to remind him like....but you’re not in high school anymore?? there’s no band nerds in the real world???? what is wrong with you?????

#steve harrington #my poor little lost himbo #he a little confused but he got the spirit #dustin henderson #bffs dustin and steve

[vladdyissues]

He a little confused but he got the spirit. Literally.

#danny phantom #danny fenton #blob ghosts #blorbos #danny phantom fanart #hjbenderart #dp fanart #phanart #doodles #ghost blobs #blor-boos #meme #he a little confused but he got the spirit #idk why i thought this was funny

[dumbkatsu]

Hello! I was hoping you’d be able to write some Feng Xin hcs? Honestly anything you write will do because your writing is so good and I’m also starved for Feng Xin content 😭

Hello anon! thank you so much! I love to provide you guys some tgcf content any day! I love fx so much. I really like him as a character. Anyways here it goes.

I honestly hc him as a himbo.

But he loyal af. Like seriously you'll get no one more loyal than Feng Xin.

He'll love you for who you are, flaws and all.

He can look like a really tough guy on the outside with a frown 24/7. But when you are at home he's a huge softie. His expression looses the scowl and he's much more relaxed and has a soft smile.

He's very protective of you as well. He knows he can be a bit much so he tries to let you do your thing bcs he knows you are capable of doing it yourself.

Actually a thing he really admires of you is your self perseverance. The way you can always find a way to get through your problems. Even if you recognize that there's nothing it could be done, because it takes a lot of courage to admit that.

He's the type of guy that when you leave a building he slightly nudges you to the inner side of the sidewalk.

Definitely owns a motorbike and is a huge nerd about it.

When you ask him for a ride he's a bit worried bcs it's very dangerous and he worries for your safety.

Eventually you go out on a date and the feeling of your arms wrapped up around his waist with your head pressed against his back sends butterflies to his stomach.

Also I feel like his dates would be very active. Trying rock climbing, doing surf classes, going on park dates for sure.

If he finds a dog and it sniffs him he'll ask the owner to pet him and istg it's the most adorable sight. He looks so happy petting the cute doggo.

He's ok with hand holding when you're in public. But if you kiss his cheek or peck him. You'll have to give him a minute bcs FengXing.exe has stopped working.

Can't look at you for a while bcs he's afraid you noticed how red and embarrassed he is.

He loves to cuddle you while you're on top of him. Head resting on his chest.

We all know he's fit cmon now. He's a very comfortable pillow.

When you cuddle him be careful bcs he's super ticklish when it comes to his ribs.

Also he doesn't care if his arm goes numb when you sleep together.

He loves to kiss you on your forehead. The way you nuzzle into him has this guy weak for real.

He likes to sleep in your bed more bcs it smells like you but he'll never admit it.

He also loves the smell of your hair and always notices when you change scents or brands.

Also when he borrows his hoodies or sweats he low-key sprays them with a bit of his deodorant.

When comforting you he will be a bit blunt but he will always give good advice.

One day you offered to do his hair in the morning and now you do it almost every day you wake up with him.

He's never let anything rott in the fridge once. His appliances are very well kept. Overall his house style is simple and practical.

Actually find some pleasure and piece of mind when cleaning. It helps him clear his mind a bit.

Owns one plant and amazingly it's a fern!

Xie Lian gave it to him on his birthday and he takes such good care of it!

Names him Fred the fern.

I have an inkling feeling that Feng Xin would play cs:go and call of duty too.

Legit he's the guy who when you ask to but pads says "what size pussy do you wear?" but the thing is he says that unironically.

He a little confused but he got the spirit

I can clearly see Feng Xin as the person who says two trips to take the groceries are for losers for real.

And he definitely uses 5 in one shampoo don’t even try me 

I could see him playing american football or volleyball in high school 100%

If you go on beach trips he’d convince you to go to the water.

When you ask him to put sunscreen on your back he blushes for a bit but he’s super respectful about it.

Be careful if he doesn’t try to throw you into the water.

Ok I have more beach trip hc. I’ll save them for later ;) 

For now that’s all

#feng xin #tgcf #tgcf x reader #tgcf x y/n #tgcf feng xin #feng xin x reader #feng xin x y/n #tian guan ci fu #heaven's official blessing #we love a hot mess #we love a himbo #tgcf fanfic #TGCF headcanon #tgcf hc #tgcf fx #he a little confused but he got the spirit #he is a sweet boy #hes very sweet #he is a snack #fanfiction #fanfic #HC #headcanon #headcanons #anon request #anon #anon ask

[ohifonlyx33]

Im sensing that somewhere out there tonight David is a lil confused. If you see him make sure he's ok.

#david #my dash did a thing #he a little confused but he got the spirit

[adrianasunderworld]

Lily: I'm a lesbian.

Deuce: I thought you were Sunset Savannan?

#twisted wonderland #twst oc #deuce spade #the white ash institute #he a little confused but he got the spirit

[spineless-lobster]

Sure pinterest, whatever you say

#he a little confused but he got the spirit #I mean it’s close enough right? #bbc ghosts #horrible histories #six idiots

[thegrimdog13]

Ben. What would you do if I told you that you were my favouritest of the creepypastas. And that I loved drawing you. And that you got me into Legend Of Zelda?

I know what you mean btw I just think Ben is that dumb to take things in a wrong way.He don’t know how grammar does work. Lol

Ben is a little 🤨

I’m sorry this toke me a bit to get to!

#creepypasta #he a little confused but he got the spirit #jeff the killer #creepypasta rewrite #new series #au #creepypasta headcanon #eyeless jack #creepypasta redesign #nina the killer #jane the killer #ben drowned fanart #ben drowned ask #ben drowned creepypasta #ben drown #sally williams #slenderverse #slenderman #slender proxy #proxies #laughing jack #laughing Jill #jane everlasting #marble hornets #ticci toby #masky #hoodie #creepypasta headcanons #creepypasta fanart #creepypasta ask blog

[crowtrobotx]

Does anyone else constantly think about that concept art where Heisenberg has Rose in the wheelbarrow or have the brain worms completely seized control of me

I love it so much because he really could have just put her on the floor or a table or something but he apparently had the presence of mind to be like “oh I saw a baby on TV once! they like… containers” and put her in the closest thing he could find. 💀 To me, it implies some level of either humanity or dumbassery that is utterly delightful, regardless.

#karl heisenberg #I say this as he’s also shown smoking 2 feet away from her lmao #he a little confused but he got the spirit #…okay maybe he doesn’t have the spirit either