#vd!asher

Take ONE look at vd!Sol and say you wouldn't say I WORSHIP first take? Can't? Good, welcome to the cult. Why am I here when I support Coven? I actually support women and am here. I also support Asher, Kaleb, Florence and Keldari and the rest of the cast so there goes all of my alliances out the window XD but to be SO FOR REAL. I AM SO LOVING EVERYTHING ALL OF THEM HAVE WITH THIS CULT. I LOVE CULTS. I LOVE THEM. AND I LOVE THE CHILDREN OF CHAOS. Also can't believe vd!Sol predicted Pantheon SMP, looking forward to seeing The Children Of Chaos in it!! /J I took a little bit of creativity to work on the designs so they may not be accurate by they are they!

I'm gonna start with Rumi since soroniii has just one ep out but even so holy cinema there's so many cinematic scenes my eyes went big and shiny in greed... InShot beckons me. It was so so interesting to hear all the inner monologue btw that's always my favourite part of different POVs since it's the most exclusive thing that sets apart POVs the reactions are so fun to see and so was seeing Rumi be so paranoid of everything...

I mean it makes sense. You come to a town after getting away barely alive from a horde of royal vampires who wanted to kill you because you killed one of them who attempted to give you "mercy"... I started from Maxine's POV so once I heard of things like hey the sun is a bit bright here- I was OH. OH GOD I THINK I KNOW WHAT THAT MERCY WAS. I first suspected starting vamp instead tho. Which was very funny coming from Sampires Frostvein XD

Also just to talk about the set up real quick I love the idea of there already being some residents there and not just a bunch of people swarming in ALSO THE CURRENCY SYSTEM. I love it so much it's great and the cults oh I love cults in fiction such fun things to analyze and shake I SWEARRR especially faith and belief... Back to the traumatized pink-haired red riding hood that we have (I love the fit lots)

It is so insane to me that right after having basically no one believe Rumi about vampires she's approached by the starter vamp and turned. Like also maybe not because in that perspective logically it makes sense right but Sky didn't think in the way of "I gotta get rid of the blabbermouth talking about vampires!" No no no bestie he thought in the way of "She's going through a painful and slow turning like I did, I can save her from it." And while from Sky's POV (I'm only on ep3 there) I've seen Rumi mostly antagonizing him but I cannot wait to see the turning from her POV it's gonna be great even if doesn't have a bunch of cinematic scenes it's going to be great to put a magnifying glass over that XD ITS ALSO SO SO CRAZY BECAUSE SKY DID BASICALLY DO THE SAME THING RUMI'S SUPPOSED SIRE DID. To give her "Mercy" from a worse fate... Makes me think that sentiment is what got her to be on the vampires' side more. And well. Courtesy to the Sheriff Andrew and the Doctor Penfield for making her dislike town. Like seeing that the "Mercy" she was given wasn't justified but did come from a place of empathy where Sky wanted better for Rumi.

Sky also isn't a noble but something pretty opposite of that, a recluse in the woods who has lived longer than he ever wanted to. Yet he was a vampire still, even so he acted with kindness (even if brutal) when it came to Rumi's situation. Kudos to Sky for that despite the other stuff he pulls LOL which is like 80% aurafarming and like man after watching your pov you go farm that aura bro BAAHAHA

Now onto more of Sky I find his relationship with Florence so interesting AND THIS IS WHAT I MEAN. I NEED MORE PRE-ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS IN THESE. And here you go wondering why people go crazy for that Frostburn and the siblings +others in Flight SMP LOL the way man. the way that Florence saw the man she knew to be peaceful turn to attacking people and the ooooohhhahsvshsvbqhahaha everything of Sky and Florence talking about Florence being thralled by Sol oh that's. That is something. "She's doomed." YEAH I KNOW DON'T REMIND ME 😭😭 like they've been friends for decades I bet and seeing that is just heartbreaking man also while we're here 137Rats MY GOAATTTTT absolutely killing the old lesbian lady role I was so psyched to hear that Florence had a wife MABELLL MABEL COME BAAACKKK 😭💔 Also love Denver, I don't see pet parrots enough in SMPs I love Denver. Silly lil birb my gods.. Anvil chicken levels of aura. LMAO

I wish we had the POVs of atleast one of the children of chaos I love that trio so so much but the most content I get of them is when they're tormenting Sky LMAO I do love the duo exploration in that though Sky and Kaleb have been very interesting (ALSO MY GOAT LETS GO KEELR ‼️‼️) I love their freaking beef man their beliefs clashing together... a new follower of faith and a 300 yr old vampire who studied religions in the area for some time...ALSO SOL WITH THE "I would not wish so pathetic a death on anyone; by the hands of you." And Sky's "I would not wish such a pathetic life on anyone, but look at you." LIKE DAMN UNC GOT BARS-- LMFAAAAOO

Also it's been very jarring for me seeing Asher in this order. Like I go from Maxine's ep 4 where Asher is having a mental breakdown and wanting blood and saying that they have ascended and then to Sky's ep 1-3 where they're very against Sky and the vampire bs he's pulling it's SO crazy like how did THAT one turn out like- you know what now that I think about it makes sense. Children of Chaos trio... Two cultists and their rabid dog is how I see it for now LOL /LH

SO FIRST LETS TALK ABOUT THE VAMPIRES last time I talked battle stuff it was mostly on townsfolk which I'll get to because I REALLY need to with recent events.... I'm so unwell /pos

THE VAMPIRES ARE SPLIT! And at odds! Sol's narcissism came through, as did Rumi's backhanded comments TBF LOL on the side of The Children Of Chaos we have Sol as the cult leader with their devout vampire followers, Asher and Kaleb! She also has her thralls... Oh wait, I mean thrall, Keldari. Since Sky turned Florence!! (MY LORDS I PREDICTIONED IT!!) On the other side where Florence went, we have Sky as the coven leader—only because he's knowledgeable and sired the rest. I think they'd ditch if not LOL we also have our lovely lovers who totally aren't having any issues related to trust, Rumi and Vania! This means we have 4 on each side, it's a 4v4 when it comes to the covens ohohohoo ohehehee What's the difference? Loyalty and Strength. While the Children of Chaos harness the most loyalty, the Coven may just have better strength if they play their cards right...

The Cult has Sol, Kaleb and Asher as a united force (which has always shown to be a good thing in these smps). This is unless Kaleb and Asher are beginning to have doubts... I theorize, I do... However, the place where their strength falters is Keldari. Keldari is a thrall and while she may obey orders (I say may, she HAS to.) we know Sol to not be the best when it comes to commanding thralls. If it comes down to Florence and Keldari, Keldari would be more peaceful than Florence. Though that doesn't matter as much with the thrall orders, I imagine a thrall going around with the order to "Kill the humans and protect our cult" won't go as smoothly as planned. Even if Sol includes the Coven to be killed. Not to mention how Keldari is human, I don't think turning Keldari is on the Cult's cards since losing control of Keldari would be a bad thing in Sol's book but maybe they will and manipulate/intimidate her into doing the cult's biddings instead! As for Florence, I'm sure Sol was right about her accepting death, maybe not thralldom but death atleast. I don't think she'd be very happy with it and keen on violence and being super ready to massacre town. I'm talking about Florence and Keldari alot here not because I think they decide who wins a fight between the two vampire groups here but because I think that they're most likely variables to occur that are basically confirmed to have something happen atleast. Sky's ep 5 isn't out yet so I don't know much of Florence's stance, I'll have to wait.... In my camp in the walls. As for strength, I'm talking Blood. I also meant willingness to kill but I already talked about the most relevant ones. I'm pretty sure Sky is the one with the most blood out of all vampires since the Cult was hesitant to indulge and both Sky and Rumi have chicken farms cough cough father daughter duo cough cough oh it seems I've caught the flu or something! Oh woe is me! Though I will say that Keldari is the only one who can breed animals in the vampire factions so that's a yikes and a half. In terms of intelligence I think Coven takes that one but the Cult has connection, loyalty and a reliable source of blood thanks to Keldari. To give the Coven more of a better look I do think they have the style points! Solely because of Rumi and Vania and I am biased but like come on. I'm right. They Hashtag SLAYYY ok to be fair for the Cult, Sol took all their style points, except Kaleb he just has that drip, dawg.

I think if the Coven has enough preparation and blood and sets traps or plan and coordinate properly, they can put up a good fight. Whether that happens or not is questionable.... They have an advantage of being more cooperative and trust by the town yes even despite being the biggest target due to their aggressive behaviour. The Cult is seen as foolish due to their blind faith which is why some townsfolk (Maeve, Lucille and Sinclair?) pretended to ally with them. "If you suck up to their goddess enough they'll be passive" type mindset. But they're never to be trusted. the Coven could be, Charmeline could suggest working with and then maybe betraying Sky.

NOW FOR OTHER VARIABLES! WOooOoo we love variables mmm so here's a really interesting one that I think could really turn the tides for the Coven (since between the Townsfolk and the Cult I think they're the most doomed to die). Sky mentioned a deal with Dr. Penfield on him delivering the Coven some blood, I'm guessing in exchange for information or experiments or mercy. Either way, if Dr. Penfield decides to join the Coven then that changes the playing field a BUNCH. (Hehe. Penfield on the playing field-) Not only because I think Penfield and Charmeline would form a killer duo that could possibly push townsfolk to victory (which I'll get into later), but because if given the motive Penfield will do what it takes, what he has to do to achieve what he wants. So. What motive, what reason would Doctor Penfield ever have to join a coven of vampires that probably really want him dead (atleast one does, totally not obvious who. Rumi <3) the answer to that is The Cure.

The only vampires who would want a cure besides Penfield himself (maybe) are Florence and likely Sky too even if the cure would probably result in both of their deaths. Sky would suggest that Kaleb and Asher would want it too had it not been for Sol looking over them and devise a plan to help cure them before his death... Theoretically speaking. If the doctor really wants to help and cure any of the vampires, collaborating with the Coven would be his best shot. Not to mention, taking down Sol is in everyone's (except the Cult's) best interest. If they take down Sol then ofcourse the followers would be distraught but Keldari would be free and Kaleb and Asher may be more inclined to be cured after that! The question is if there are enough beacons to cure everyone, which is a no probably so Florence and Sky can die the classic stake to the heart way. Rumi and Vania don't want the cure but if the only way is to live is the cure they'll probably pick it. Then again, we're talking about Alliances here. So about Sky and Charmeline's alliance to let the vampires leave as long as Vania dies... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA as Vania truther defender fangirl for lyfe 4 real, IM IN THE DROOUUGGHTTTT because this increases Vania's chances of death. If Sky does make this hypothetical deal and runs it by Charmeline, then for trust to be offered for this deal, Vania has to die. ESPECIALLY if Charm is the one to provide the holy water for the cures. Very very tricky. Only way Vania wouldn't die in this variable is if they agree on zero bloodshed besides Sol. Possibly. In a very sliver of possibilities there could be a world where Vania lives, wow 🤩😭 I'm hoping Rumi can boink her big beautiful eyes and Sky will go ok I need to protect and daughter I mean fledgling and her girlfriend so we better lock in. Sol is after Rumi and Charm is after Vania and I consider them the scariest sides' Sky. Also this is very random but I just noticed why is all of Sky's coven (besides Sky himself) lesbians. That coven should be called The Lesbians and Sky. The girls, the gays and Sky. Unless the A. G. In A.G. Sky stands for Assertive Gay. /JOKE LMAOO oooohh Sol you needed to be on this side are you really going to attack lesbians? diva c'mon pls 🥺

(This is because Vania and Rumi have the biggest chances of dying as of now amongst the vampire groups. From my observations. I'll be fine... I'm getting my funeral flowers ready 💔)

As for town? I think the Sherrif's dying REAL soon if lad does not RUN. What I think, homeslice, is that Asher wants a bite of Sheriff Flesh and Sol is gonna let them get their enrichment XD besides him? Hmmm maybe Maeve? I know she's been getting on Vania's nerves atleast! Honestly actually most vamps probably because like I said MAEVE THE GOAT. THA GOOAAHHTTTTHH besides that I've got no idea I'm gonna need to wait for Maeve's POV to get a better handle on town here. However. On the duo of Charmeline and Doctor Penfield.... I think that's gonna happen and be prominent personally like I've got nothing to go off besides how they're similar and neutral (mostly, Charm wants Vania DEAD) I think they could come to an agreement with the cures and work together to cure the vampires. Some of which maybe whether they want it or not... Either way CANNOT WAIT TO SEE CHARMELINE KICK ASSSS LIKE YAS QUEEN ABSOLUTELY SLAY LIKE GO KILL IT AND BY KILL IT GO AFTER THE CULT (she's 100% going after Vania) I mean. Can you even blame the girl. She was taunted, threatened, killed, buried alive and had to claw her way out of the ground LIKE SHE DESERVES A LITTLE MURDER! I KNOW THAT MUCH BUT SHE GOT THE LITTLE MURDER SO VANIA CAN LIVE??? 🥺🥺 (the answer is no) But yeah Vania had it coming for a long time I know that cause I main her POV LOL she done did fuck around and find out what the ex-priestess is capable of... Speaking of, apparently Rumi had a chat with Charm in both eps 5 and 4 and I'm so excited to see and hear you don't even know it man.

I think the most likely outcome is that Rumi or Vania (maybe both) die and that leads to the start of the Coven's downfall. The Cult may lose its leader or a member which is where it starts to crumble. Maybe Asher or Sol. Townsfolk will lose 1-2 people (Sheriff and/or Sinclair or Charm) but figure out the cure and offer it to the remaining vampires and possibly work together with the remaining Coven to take apart what's left of the Cult and cure or kill the rest. It either this or the Cult targets the Coven first and the town takes the opportunity to strike and one comes out on top. It could also be as simple as the vampires attack eachother and the town so much that the majority of whatevers left gets rid of the other. This is assuming that Dr. Penfield sides with the Town and Florence cooperates with the Coven.

.....but Rumi and Vania dying is still too high of a possibility....