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Thomas Crack Prediction

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spiritofair:
Don't forget Thomas is feeding on svartalves, too, per Bombshells. That would seem like a pretty potent food source that could make Thomas' demon stronger... if it works that way. And there is no reason not to think so since Pounder's girlfriend can feed on him (I guess Pounder is half human)...

I didn't even think about Lara dying. Thomas would never go for White King unless there is a vacancy. That seems possible!

Bad Alias:

--- Quote from: Yuillegan on May 25, 2020, 09:53:31 PM ---We also haven't seen Thomas show any real political nous.
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If an opening comes due to the death of Lord Raith, I think Lara would try and take it for herself and openly rule.

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I thought he did when he was hiding behind his appearance as stupid. He also played off his own ignorance as knowing more than he did at the same time.

The death of Lord Raith could bring about Lara's downfall. As long as no one knows about Harry and Thomas being brother's, it might look like Thomas has been catspawing Harry all over the place (from inside the White Court).

Thomas has Harry, who is largely responsible for all of Lara's major victories in the White Court (that we know about), so I think he does have one large advantage. Another thing we know Thomas has that we haven't seen from others is that he can feed by touch. The scene from Backup where Thomas washes hair could be interpreted as he could feed much more deeply by simple touching than he does.


--- Quote from: g33k on May 26, 2020, 12:08:25 AM ---(are there any other Whamp houses?  I don't think we know, for certain ... ) ) .

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I think it's strongly implied. Wasn't it stated that Raith, Malvora, and Skavis were the "major" houses of the White Court? If they're the only houses, why call them "major?" It could be that there are minor houses within the major houses, but I don't think so. There is at least one other house in South America according to the Paranet Papers, which I would only consider semi-canon.


--- Quote from: Kram on May 26, 2020, 02:48:53 PM ---I guess a big question that I have that could perhaps help or hurt the theory is “can a WC demon’s power be grown through feeding or other means?” If so then that sort of power could be attainable, even if by time. Justine has already revealed her workaround to keep Thomas fed without hurting anyone too seriously. I consider that a Thomas power up, because he isn’t starved anymore.
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It's been theorized that by starving his Hunger, he has made it stronger. I don't recall the reasoning (or if there was any) behind the theory.

Kram:

--- Quote from: spiritofair on May 26, 2020, 05:24:21 PM ---Don't forget Thomas is feeding on svartalves, too, per Bombshells. That would seem like a pretty potent food source that could make Thomas' demon stronger... if it works that way.

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I don’t remember that part of Bombshells! I’m gonna have to reread the shorts, because I haven’t read them as much as the books.


--- Quote from: Bad Alias on May 26, 2020, 09:07:33 PM --- It’s been theorized that by starving his Hunger, he has made it stronger. I don't recall the reasoning (or if there was any) behind the theory.

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Interesting theory. I feel like there’s a lot about a White Court vamp’s demon that we don’t know when it comes to its limits and growth. We mostly hear of its weaknesses and Hunger.

123Chikadee:
I think Kram hit the nail right on the head.

@Bad Alias: I bet all WCV could feed deeply just by touch but that is something that comes from years of practice, which Thomas has quite a bit of so he's got a big advantage there.
Yeah, I dunno how well Thomas could rule as king w/o having Harry in his pocket. In the sense that he'd have to tell his court that Harry is his pet wizard and that he is a valuable piece for the whole of WCV and not to mess w/ Harry.

I think the biggest issue isn't if Thomas becomes king but how. I don't think he and Lara can share the throne b/c yeah, different goals and Lara would probably do to Thomas what she did to their father. Familial love only goes so far for WCV.

My WAG is that Lord Raith gets killed and the spotlight is on Lara, who's trying to keep hold of her power but b/c of unforeseen events, she gets outmaneuvered and dies. Thomas takes the throne unwillingly but dos so so that Justine and Harry can stay safe. Also b/c he's a WCV who won't run roughshod over humans like all the other ones will. 

Bad Alias:
It could be that Lara dies in Peace Talks or Battle Ground saving Thomas. Then Lord Raith is freed from Lara and chaos breaks out because he's insane by now. If you recall, Thomas was planning on either dying or ending up in charge in Blood Rites.

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