#natasia kane

[ashalightwood]

One thing about the Kanes is that once someone become important to them and they trust you, they are loyal and would go to such lenghts to protect them, even doing unprecedented feats in the way. I love how we can see that with both Natasia and Faye and Sel and Bree. There are so many paralles between them and I can't wait to see mother and son reunited.

#legendborn #the legendborn cycle #bloodmarked #oathbound #bree matthews #selwyn kane #faye matthews #natasia kane

[crissaeatscake]

natasia kane is my roman empire, the amount that I think about this character that I've barely even met is crazy. I've concocted her entire back story in my head, multiple versions of it.

#legendborn #the legendborn cycle #selwyn kane #nick davis #bloodmarked #natasia kane #tracy deonn #bree matthews

[megnificent-reads]

Can’t believe I haven’t mentioned this before but I have big big feelings about women and mothers within the Legendborn cycle.

Every woman that The Order touches is hit by some sort of tragedy. It’s part of the point. They’re not Supposed to be there, let alone in power.

“Nick’s mother, Sel’s, mine. How many mothers has the Order taken?”

Even Cestra as a Regent is outnumbered as one out of three. If you count the Seneschals it’s one out of 6. She is the token woman in a historically male power system. So historically male that any woman that rose to power in the earlier ages was killed.

The Order of the Rose exists to let women still pretend they have a hand in anything. But even then, they’re there to support chapter events rather than actually have a piece of anything worth something.

All of the trio’s mothers interfered, and they all paid for it. You can say this is just what The Order does to people who threaten their system, but even if you look at Martin - I genuinely think some action would have been taken against him for letting someone take his child without him noticing, if he were the mother.

I seriously doubt the council of regents actually believed Natasia opened the gates. She was absolutely just an easy scapegoat to cover up the actions of the scion of Arthur as a woman and a Merlin. Can’t even get into the way that The Order treats Merlins right now.

This is really long but. I hope the women of the Legendborn series all have some part in tearing shit down. They deserve it

#legendborn #legendborn cycle #bloodmarked #bloodmarked spoilers #legendborn spoilers #bree matthews #briana matthews #natasia kane #Anna rheon

[spacebuns24]

Oathbound/Sel theory

I’ve seen a lot of people speculate how/if Sel gets his humanity back so I wanted to add my own theory.

Okay so we know that Natasia says that she can not guarantee that she can cure Sel. What if the reason is that Natasia was able to cure herself w/ Fae’s blood or root. I think that curing demonia has to do with facing your inner demons-literally ( kinda like that scene in My Happy Marriage). So maybe because Natasia ( and most Merlin’s ) have so little demon blood their inner-demons are easier to conquer and control (once they are given the blood of a powerful demon like the SK or someone that possess the SKs power/blood aka Fae and Bree ). So what if Natasia needs Brees blood/root in order to help Sel and that’s why she couldn’t guarantee she could save him. Also if the fan theory that SK is Sels father is correct then maybe Sels demon will be even harder to control or he has 2 demons, one inherited from Merlin and the other from SK. If he does have 2 demons then perhaps Natasia sealed SKs demon when he was younger and that’s why he’s not able to manipulate shadows like SK or able to cure himself with his own blood. Also if Bree’s blood/root is needed then maybe will get a scene when Natasia makes a deal with SK for a bit of Brees liquid aether or blood or whatever . I also think this would be a good excuse for Tracy to resolve Sels trauma so he will become less toxic to himself and others. Don’t get me wrong tho I love my sarcastic boy, I don’t think his personality is going anywhere lol

bUt tHatS jUsT a ThEoRy a BOoK tHeOrY ( ok I’ll stop 😭 )

Bonus theory: What if Sel unleashes his 2nd demon and is able to manipulate Shadows and Shadow leap once he is cured. Or maybe the Shadow Crown manifest in the human world because it senses someone is it’s rightful heir ( that could be Bree or Sel tbh )

#selwyn kane #bree matthews #natasia kane #shadow king #oathbound #legendborn #theory #bloodmarked #the legendborn cycle

[medium-bloodcrafter-scion]

Theory: Merlins, Morgaines, Oaths

Thinking... thinking. .. what if the way for a Merlin to break an unbreakable Oath is to die - and come back? "

Bear with me.

- The name Natasia can mean 'resurrection' (or 'born on Christmas', which is unrelated lol).

- Selwyn’s second name, Emrys, means 'Immortal.'

- Not sure which exact Celtic knot Sel has tattooed on his chest, but if it's the triquetra below, as some have suggested, this symbol represents the never-ending loop of life, death, rebirth - see a theme?

I've maintained for a while that Natasia is Morgana/Morgaine/Morgan Le Faye-coded, specifically per the earlier depictions of Morgana that painted her as Arthur's benevolent protector, a healer, a scholar, and a shapeshifter over and above being a sorceress. We see Natasia take on these roles - protecting the Scion of Arthur - unknowingly Faye - being a scholar as mentioned by Sel, potentially healing him, and ofcourse she's a powerful sorceress.

Why does this matter? Because in some versions of the legend, Morgana is a student of necromancy, ie magic that involves death and resurrecting the dead, communing with them etc. but is also a catch all term for 'black magic' that's frowned upon or whatever.

Given that Erebus' nickname for Natasia is Nyx, Greek Goddess of the Night, I think it's possible Natasia practices a form of sorcery that she could have used in order to die and return, thereby nullifying the oaths that drive demonia. What if Sel ends up following the same path to be cured? What if that's why she didn't promise that Sel would be cured at all, because it's too dangerous?

Could be interesting.

Anyways just thought to share a theory, if you have other thoughts and ideas, I'm always open to discussion and geeking out together 🤯💭🤔🧐😵

See the link below for further reading on Morgan Le Faye in literature - this is such a worthwhile read, I highly recommend it! Both for Legendborn fans who are curious about the Morgaines (as I am) and for Arthuriana fans in general.

#legendborn cycle #legendborn #selwyn kane #natasia kane #the legendborn cycle #arthuriana #arthurian literature #legendborn theories #tracy deonn #bree matthews

[lilytheenchantress]

Ok, Legendborn fandom, I need your attention for a few seconds!

I don’t know if someone already pointed out, but I didn’t found anything about that online, so I’m going to be the one who tell it.

I think that Erebus is Selwyn’s father.

In Bloodmarked Erebus is introduced first as the Mage Seneschal at Arms, and after as the Shadowborn King. When he talks with Bree about Natasia (Selwyn’s mom), he points out that they had a “deep and special relationship” and, in the end, Erebus is the one who knows where to di d her.

Also, I think that Natasia knew about Erebus’ real nature: he literally says that she is the one who named him (he also gave her a cute nickname, Nyx, as the greek goddess of darkness, which is a lovely way to show respect and admiration).

So, it’s possible that when Isaac and Martin tried to frame Natasia, Erebus was the one who helped her to run away and hide… and probably, he kept an eye on Selwyn, giving Natasia some news…

And this whole theory would explain why Natasia is the only Merlin who isn’t corrupted by her own powers!

And, and, and, if all of this is true, Selwyn would be the first real cambion in centuries (yes, I know that Valechaz is the last known real half demon, but… you know… I don’t think that Natasia went around screaming that her child is the son of a real demon).

#liv the alf demon #legendborn #bloodmarked #theory #demon boy #tracy deonn #erebus #selwyn kane #natasia kane #bree matthews #nick davis #alice chen #william sitterson #valechaz

[amaramiyu]

My Legendborn Cycle Musings & Theories

May 2023 is when I first got into this series and I've been hooked ever since. I've read Legendborn and Bloodmarked at least twice and I have some thoughts about the books and series in general. So without further ado:

Spoilers ahead!

First of all, I'm glad I waited to make this post because recently more information has been revealed about the next upcoming book (Oathbound), and that instead of the series being a trilogy of books it'll be a tetralogy (4 part book series).

Oathbound

I strongly believe that the Shadow Court is definitely going to be unleashed that was part of the bargain Bree made with the Shadow King after all.

Vera’s warning to Bree at the end of Bloodmarked: “Chaos thrives on imbalance.” In Oathbound, is Bree going to become villainous or corrupted in some form? Since she doesn’t have her ancestors to balance or influence her since she closed the ancestral stream?

Since the third book is called Oathbound I wonder if this means oaths will be broken or removed. Obviously, Natasia's Kingsmage Oath to Martin Davis had to have been removed. Could the same thing happen possibly between Nick and Sel?

At the end of Bloodmarked, the main trio: Bree, Nick, and Sel have become separated. Since this is Bree's story first and foremost I think the book will still only be from Briana's point of view. I don't think we'll be getting multiple points of view. However, I'm not quite sure.

Selwyn Emrys Kane

There’s more to Selwyn Kane than meets the eye. One of the main themes in the Legendborn Cycle is ancestry and inheritance.

Theory 1: Erebus (the Shadow King) is Selwyn’s father. Erebus is described as a father-like figure towards Sel and he has a history and a clear fondness for Natasia (He knew where she was at the end of Bloodmarked). However, we know that the Order supposedly monitored Natasia closely while they ensured she gave birth to an heir. Obviously, since both her and Sel are powerful Merlins there must be more to discover about their bloodline. Also, it is mentioned how closely Sel resembles Merlin his ancestor not only in appearance but also in mannerisms. Sel is a prodigy and has the rare ability to transform into an Owl like his ancestor Merlin. Not to mention, the skill he used to craft aether constructs to hold Bree together after her injury which isn’t easy to do and most likely would’ve killed other Merlins attempting to do it.

Theory 2: Maybe Selwyn’s bloodline has ancestral ties to someone on the Shadow Court. 

Nicholas Martin Davis

He's going to be leading the faction of the Order that's still loyal to the Knights of the Round Table.

Maybe he'll continue to forge a further alliance with the Line of Morgaine. Nick will then be further exposed to how they live and maneuver outside of the Order. He is trying to find a solution to stop the Legendborn Cycle without the Scion of Arthur having to die. In Bloodmarked, he found something out but he didn't get to elaborate on it further.

In General

I think the relationship between Sel and William is underrated.

There’s still much we don’t know about Cambions and unions. So far, we know:

Full Demon + Human = Cambion

Human + Cambion = Cambion

But what about: Full Demon + Cambion = ?

Cambion + Cambion =  ?

Are these unions even possible or allowed and could they produce offspring?

On the cover of Bloodmarked, I think Bree is wearing the outfit that she wore during the Rite of Kings ceremony.

Valechaz is clearly enamored and fascinated with Bree and he's such a wildcard. Valec at times can also be hard to read. Will he be a friend or foe going forward?

This may be an unpopular opinion, but in terms of a TV series adaptation of the Legendborn Cycle, I would prefer that it be an animated TV series rather than a live-action series.

#legendborn #bloodmarked #bree matthews #selwyn kane #nick davis #the legendborn cycle #tracy deonn #my musings #oathbound #briana irene mathews #nicholas davis #valec #valechaz #the shadow king #erebus varelian #selwyn emrys kane #my theories #natasia kane #william sitterson

[justbrainrot]

Kane Coded Challenge 😈♊️

I don’t know what kind of freaky mercurial magic sorcery @multifairyus cooked up when she mixed up the Bingo cards, but I write in the throes of ADHD hyperfixation as a matter of course anyway; like I usually finish A Thing in a week to a week & a half.

I got this out in less than two days. 😂😂

The bingo line:

The additional inspo bc this fandom is blessed with some amazing artists!

@gremlinddrawss 😍😍😍😍 I LOSE IT thinking about Sel’s chubby legs in this one!

OT3 by @leifysprout ❤️💜💙

Sel’s widdle fangs I DIE!!

Would love to hear from you if you read! 😘

#legendborn #the legendborn cycle #bloodmarked #bree matthews #selwyn kane #nick davis #fanfic #legendborn fanfic #bree x sel x nick #natasia kane #faye carter matthews #kane coded #kane coded challenege #kane coded bingo #selwyn kane coded

[breestanaccount]

Me eating up every mention of faye carter and natasia kane bc they were a defenetly girlfriends there's absolutely no way they weren't🤭

#legendborn #natasia kane #selwyn kane #bree matthews

[gl4ukopis]

Erebus is Sel's father, here's why many people and I think so:

1) Erebus and Natasia (Sel's mom) gave each other nicknames. Like Natasia named Erebus Erebus and Erebus named Natasia Nyx when they were in school. So I assume they were pretty close.

2) When Erebus talks about her in Bloodmarked he seems very fond of her.

3) Erebus literally knows where Natasia is at the end of Bloodmarked, maybe they have kept in touch for years.

4) Point three leads me to point four, does Natasia knows Erebus is the demon king? Maybe she didn't know it when they were teenagers but she eventually discovered it. How did she react? Is that part of the reason why she and Erebus grew apart?

5) Speaking of their nicknames, in Greek Mithology Erebus and Nyx are literally married. Erebus was the personification of deep darkness and in many myths Erebus and Nyx were inseparable. So why give each others the names of married deities if they weren't sentimentally involved?

#legendborn #bloodmarked #tracy deonn #natasia kane #selwyn kane #erebus #sel #legendborntheories #bloodmarkedtheories #Selwyntheories #book theories #fantasy

[tsurilol]

I just finished reading Bloodmarked - meaning I’m officially finished with this series (I think).

Holy shit man. The ending is IMMACULATE. A bad end, yet fitting for this story. I never imagined Bree would do THAT. Yet, it’s so fitting. & lovely. Again, holy shit.

Hopefully Sel recovers from that likely eternal wound. It was pretty deep. His mother as well, hope she’s fine.

& that blood walk was mental. Nick was… Whew. The dynamic between both Nick & Bree really do get cancelled due to Bree’s denial, yet it works. It just clicks together. The same can apply to Sel.

Alice’s involvement for a majority of the books is really nice to see since the usual for romance is the best friend to be pushed away for smutty scenes. No proper smutty scenes this time. Good.

Alice’s sight & helping hands were wonderful, & woven perfectly into the story.

#legendborn #bloodmarked #bree matthews #nick davis #selwyn kane #natasia kane #alice chen

[onthemerits]

we talk abt sel giving up his humanity to save bree but consider:

bree having no more than ten minutes to speak to her mother— the woman whose death motivated the entire first book— and using a few of those minutes to ask about sel’s mother to try and ease his pain and save his humanity——

there’s so much love and care and growth in that act— even aside from bree’s loyalty and care for sel, she’s come so far from the girl consumed by grief, driven by an obsession with her mother’s past.

she couldn’t even connect with her ancestors the first time mariah tried to help her. she was too overwhelmed with thoughts of her mother and their lineage, scared that her mother wouldn’t want to talk to her, scared of facing her mothers death head on.

now, she gives up time with her mother for the chance of helping sel— and herself by proxy. this is a far cry from the bree prepared to sacrifice everything to solve her mother’s “murder.”

and no one should be shocked by the end of bloodmarked.

#bloodmarked #bree matthews #selwyn kane #selbree #character analysis #bloodmarked spoilers #i’m so proud of her #she loves him so much #of course she would sacrifice herself to get him to natasia #cause she was willing to sacrifice time with her mother #just for him to sacrifice everything #ugh it chokes me

[crissaeatscake]

Erebus Varelian's Real Name

Ok so we all know Erebus is not the dude's real name. Natasia gave it to him and in turn he gave her the name Nyx. So, it's likely that his real name also starts with E. Now I know I sound crazy delusional when I say this,but what if his real name is........Emrys? The implications would be wild and I love chaos.

#legendborn #the legendborn cycle #bloodmarked #tracy deonn #natasia kane #selwyn kane #nick davis #selbree #william sitterson #bree matthews #erebus varelian

[megnificent-reads]

Coping by embracing and romanticizing getting doomed by the narrative

#crooked kingdom spoilers #crooked kingdom #Matthias helvar #kaz brekker #grishaverse #shadow and bone #the darkling #aleksander morozova #alina starkov #nikolai lantsov #legendborn cycle #legendborn #legendborn spoilers #bloodmarked #bloodmarked spoilers #selwyn kane #bree matthews #Natasia Kane #nick davis #meg speaks

[iloveicecoffee]

Thinking abt 19 (probably) years old Natasia Kane getting blamed for opening gates on campus when it was Martin Davis who opened them. Thinking abt 18 years old Selwyn Kane getting blamed for opening gates on campus when in reality it was Martin Davis who opened them. Think about how Selwyn Kane is Natasia Kane's son. OH MY FUCKING GOD.

#legendborn

[medium-bloodcrafter-scion]

(More) Random Musings: Natasia and Erebus Edition (Spoilers for end of Bloodmarked)

* Did Natasia know Erebus is the SK before?

* I wonder if he helped her escape her imprisonment.

* Did she find out at the end of BM when Erebus brought Sel - presumably she'd be shocked when he a) rocks up at her secret location and b) suddenly appears, then disappears...unless she knew already?

#legendborn #legendborn cycle #selwyn kane #natasia kane #bloodmarked spoilers #bloodmarked