Rwby Theory

tiredelysium

6 years ago

I am pretty sure someone already has this one somewhere but I think the Theory that Winter Schnee could be the winter maiden is fairly common right? It's not only the name but also is the a incredible badass and a young women. She could have been introduced to Ozpin through Ironwood and they made her a maiden. Or she knew the former maiden, whatever you know what I mean...

BUT right now I had the thought...

Weiß thought her sister was in Haven right? And of course she wasn't because all troupes got called back to atlas. What if that wasn't the only reason she was ordered back?

What if it was because they want to keep the winter maiden safe and concluded that couldn't be done in haven?

I dunno it just popped into my head so please tell me what you think.

RWBY V7 THEORY (Spoilers)

Okay, so I am most likely look way to far into this but I realized something after episode 4. When Weiss’s father showed up he looked at her and said

“You know your mother was devastated when you left, she didn’t leave her room for days. You know how she gets when she's upset.”

I had always presumed that Weiss’s mother was dead (I don’t remember if it was confirmed or not). We have seen her brother, sister, and father but never her mother. Now, Jacques could be referring to when she originally left to attend Beacon Academy but one like stuck out to me “You know how she is when she is upset.” I thought about it and then I remembered

“And the Winter Maiden?“

“She is secure, and in stable condition.”

That line confirming the winter maidens safety was from Winter. So my theory now is that Weiss’s mother is the Winter maiden. It would explain why we have never seen her (if she is alive). It would also explain why Winter knows the winter maiden is stable. This could also explain why Winter's name is Winter, too throw people off her tracks. This could be me looking way too far into what they said but honestly, it might not be so far fetched, speaking Yang's mom is Spring. Let me know what you all think.

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nexyra

4 years ago

i keep forgetting that reblogs don't show up in the main tag after ranting for a good 10 minutes SO, I was saying

On the subject of Silver Eyes, I've been thinking that I would really like Mercury to have them ?

No way it is canon of course, the writers have made clear that Mercury's eyes are grey; and I'm pretty sure they want to roll with the Chosen One/only Ruby has Silver Eyes currently aspect. But I think it could have been interesting in other ways; and Mecury would have been an easy way to develop SEW lore.

I Keep Forgetting That Reblogs Don't Show Up In The Main Tag After Ranting For A Good 10 Minutes SO,

For a starter, Mercury (apart from being part of Salem's team) is kind of lacking in direct ties to the rest of the world of Remnant. We barely know what country he's from. He doesn't care about Cinder as a person; both her and Salem are just job-givers. His abusive dad is dead and there's no mention of a mom. Truly his only tie in terms of relationships currently is Emerald, who just defected. In that sence, Mecury having Silver Eyes that no one (not even himself) knew about could be a good starting point do develop new relations with other characters.

His character also isn't bloated with traits or skills, so it wouldn't feel like a weird powercreep pileup.

And the other aspect that I think could be really interesting is in term of Lore. I don't know PRECISELY where we're at in terms of SEW lore, but I think there were some ideas thrown around akin to "there have never been SEW who used their powers for bad" ? (or was that a headcannon, I forgot -) In any case it's been clearly said that Silver Eyes aim to protect life. And what life does Mercury feels the need to protect ? None. He's an abused, lonely and cynic kid who doesn't feel like he has anything better to offer than assassination talents. The only person he cares about is Emerald. How would Silver Eyes play out among that ?

And more than that, let's not forget : his father rid him of his Semblance. Semblance, the manifestation of the soul. What does Mercury's soul even look like now ? How damaged and hurt could it be ? That's interesting.

So what if Mercury plain grey eyes were but a dulled version of true Silver Eyes. Because to truly shine like this, like Ruby and Summer and Maria and all these previous SEW did, you need more than just DNA : you need the will to protect. A simple soul.

I just think it would be neat to explore that. It wouldn't even hinge on Salem being dumb : Mercury doesn't have Silver Eyes as it is, but he'd have the *potential* for them under different circumstances, given a reason to protect life. I don't think it would be farfetched to assume that Salem didn't look further than "SEW vaporizing Grimm, transmitted in a family" and not experimenting on whether angry children with plain grey eyes had the potential to vaporize her Grimm : it's not like she WANTS to create herself more ennemies.

And on the other hand, I just think there would be a poetic message within the abuse victim who dwells in darkness by habit, because they're convinced they have nothing better awaiting them... That no : you have good and greatness in you. You can do so much more than what you've been taught.

(Oughta be careful to not make it look like Mercury specifically is redemeeable because of those hidden Silver Eyes instead of just because he's a person who has more to offer to the world than just his father's teaching, bc that would turn a good message into a terrible one. But like, there's something there ? I think ?)

Idk people I've been having feels over this concept.