Will Elain Archeron become “the Shadowsinger’s Knife”?
Or has she already taken on this nom de guerre?
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Disclaimer: this post is really more of a meandering discussion than a theory, which makes no claims of accuracy. It’s just something I’ve been speaking about with @wingedblooms and @silverlinedeyes as a continuation of my posts about the parallels between the Archeron sisters - specifically Elain - with Bryce Quinlan and Theia, as well as Elain’s association with Truth-Teller.
Spoilers: ACOTAR, CC and TOG series to date.
Relevant previous posts:
Could the Archeron sisters be descended from Theia, the Starborn Queen? Here.
Powerful parallels between the Archeron sisters, Bryce Quinlan and Theia. Here.
Theia’s secret legacy: is “Gwydion” code for Theia’s own deeds in the Prythian history books; was she forgotten on purpose? Here.
Does Truth-Teller portend a future relationship between Azriel and Elain Archeron? Here.
Azriel and Elain Archeron live up to their names: Here.
To clarify, I’m not suggesting that Elain will become known as “The Shadowsinger’s Knife” as a title - she is a Seer, with possible mystic or oracle* powers, so something along those lines seems more likely to me (although even then I can understand her not wanting word to get out, because she’d never be left alone) - but that she, or another being, might have nudged a cosmic thread or two in order for her name to be replaced by that of the blade she used to pierce the King of Hybern’s throat in any historical accounts of the event, or even in the minds of her family and friends.
Many have noticed the fact that, as of ACOSF, Elain’s crucial role in killing the King of Hybern to save Nesta and Cassian - and their world! - appears to have been erased, with Nesta herself claiming to Gwyn that it was “luck and rage” that allowed her to slay the faerie who was seconds away from ending both her and Cassian, before Elain stepped out of a shadow and stabbed him through the neck so hard that she created an exit would on the other side.
We’ve all seen the following parallel between Elain and Azriel, with Feyre calling Az “the knife in the dark,” but Elain actually performing the deed:
But the second male, the more classically beautiful of the two … Even the light shied from the elegant planes of his face. With good reason. Beautiful, but near-unreadable. He’d be the one to look out for—the knife in the dark. Indeed, an obsidian-hilted hunting knife was sheathed at his thigh, its dark scabbard embossed with a line of silver runes I’d never seen before. - ACOMAF, chapter 16
The king’s hand began to drop. And then halted. A choking noise came out of him. For a moment, I thought the Cauldron had answered my pleas. But as a black blade broke through the king’s throat, spraying blood, I realized someone else had. Elain stepped out of a shadow behind him, and rammed Truth-Teller to the hilt through the back of the king’s neck as she snarled in his ear, “Don’t you touch my sister.” - ACOWAR, chapter 74
I have previously discussed the idea that “Gwydion” might be synonymous with “Theia” in Prythian’s history books and, to me, Elain’s erasure appears to be in the same vein. Elain - possibly - either already is, or could become known as, “the Shadowsinger’s knife” when the King of Hybern’s assassination is referred to in the history books. Again, I don’t think this will be a title, simply a way for her to remain private and fly under the radar. When Gwyn said to Nesta that she killed the King of Hybern with “the Shadowsinger’s knife,” could she have inadvertently been referring to Elain? Was Nesta lucky that Elain was enraged at the threat the King posed to her life?
“When a thing hurts your eyes, stop looking at it. When it hurts your ears, stop listening to it. And when it hurts your heart, stop justifying it.” - unknown
Meghan is Afraid of her April 2015 visit to Soho House in Istanbul, Turkey
No surprise Meghan has been reading Tumblr since 2015-2016. She also interacted with us via Twatter under her many aliases in an effort to grow her squad.
Netflix allows comments on the Teaser and Trailer. Keep in mind that this is a woman whose mission is to criminalize any criticism of her. She views criticism as harassment and believes she is a champion for “digital justice” to shut down our freedom of speech.
Netflix deleted only 1 of my many comments on the Teaser:
“Meghan and Harry were both in Istanbul, Turkey in April of 2015.”
I replied to a reply w/details which were immediately deleted
Another reply asked “is this true?”
I provided the details, and they were erased
Finally in dawned on me that Meghan & her people were monitoring the Netflix comments section and that I hit a nerve.
Meghan does not want their April 2015 Istanbul, Turkey trip to get mainstream media coverage.
Meghan in Istanbul, Turkey same week as Harry
Somebody put Jason Knauf and Lawrence Fox under oath!
The Daily Mail KNOWS the TRUTH
Meghan cheats on Cory AGAIN with Harry
April 29th 2016 Meghan & Cory vacay in Mexico
May 2016 Meghan hooks up with Harry in Toronto. Harry is in town two (2) nights accompanied by Jason Knauf.
May 2016 Meghan contacted Violet for complimentary Wimbledon tickets seated in the most photographed glossy posse section. Violet offers Meghan 1 ticket on July 4th (the day before Meghan returns to Toronto), in exchange for wearing a black suede dress (in summer) & RL handbag.
Meghan and Harry agree to use Violet as their unassuming “matchmaker.” Meghan makes the ask and Harry agrees to play dumb and “meet” Meghan.
Meghan travels to London & then off to Greece to celebrate Lindsay & Gavin’s upcoming wedding. Meghan, Lindsey & Lucy travel to Greece via London but 1st Meghan asks Serena for a Wimbledon ticket in her box (June 28th)
June 28th Wimbledon ticket c/oSerena Williams
By now, all 3 women know MM bagged Prince Harry. But Meghan must secure reputable alibis and an ally in the press. She plans to use Gina, Pierce, the Wimbledon photographs, Violet, and her Instagram account.
July 30 Meghan and friends return to London from Hydra Island (the infamous topless photos).
Prior to Greece, Meghan gave Gina a hard time about the Carlton Tower hotel in Knightsbridge: complementary room & board for posing for the hotel magazine’s front cover. Meghan went “ballistic” over the parrot & transferred to Soho House. Upon her return to London, she was a guest at Soho House where she could guarantee secrecy.
July 1-Harry in France with The Cambridge’s
July 1-Meghan meets Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne for brunch/lunch at The Delaunay to stage her1st alibi.
Gina admitted she had no success in launching Meghan’s career in London, but surprisingly Meghan no longer cared about the deals that fell through. She revealed to Gina that she has planned for a hot date that same night. They discuss Harry. Meghan assures Gina she has thoroughly researched Harry. Gina tells Meghan to call her tomorrow with details.
Meghan leaves Gina to stage a 2nd alibi—- drinks with Pierce Morgan at Scarsdale Tavern Kensington, Morgan’s favorite pub. Meghan is desperate for an ally in the British press so Pierce is a 2 for 1. Meghan made the ask: “invite me to be on Good Morning Britian…”
Meghan departs Pierce to stage the 1st meeting with Harry at Soho House.
July 2-Meghan calls Gina and says she & Harry will meet up later in the day for lunch, but based on Harry’s schedule lunch would be impossible:
Meghan posts photo in bed with PR friend Lucy
July 3-Meghan posts candy valentine heart “Kiss Me” and entitled the post “Lovehearts in London”
July 4-Meghan deliberately stages photographs with Violet at Wimbledon. Violet must serve as their reputable “matchmaker.”
July 5-Meghan poses outside Soho House: “Gutted to be leaving London. Thanks Markus Anderson Soho House for breakfast.” Returns to Toronto.
July 17th Meghan “mentions” Violet in her cryptic “Sunday Kind of Love” IG post which Misha Nonoo (who joined Meghan in Istanbul Turkey in April 2015) plays along w/by leaving 3 hearts.
Earlier in June, Meghan did post a bouquet of flowers on her IG sent from “LONDON.” Post was removed when royal watchers realized Meghan was posting “Lovehearts in London” while still cohabiting with Chef Cory in Toronto.
It seems improbable (not impossible) that a stranger to the family, Meghan Markle, love bombed Harry within just a few hours of his return to London from France on the evening of July 1st.
Meghan says no one knows their love story and she plans to use Netflix to speak “her truth.”
